Bowman, Frances L - Ashland. Frances L. Bowman, 89, a resident of Brethren Care Nursing Home and formerly of Buena Vista Avenue, died Saturday afternoon in Samaritan Hospital following a short illness. She was born Nov. 21, 1902, in Ashland, daughter of LeAnder and Dora Huntsbarger Moses. She had been a resident of Ashland all of her life. She was a homemaker. Surviving are several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Edwin, in 1971. Grave-side services were to be held today at 2 p.m. in Ashland Cemetery with Dr. Lester Lindower officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Ashland Times Gazette: Monday, June 6, 1992, page 6A.]

>Bowman, Leah V. - Wooster. Leah V. Bowman, 72, widow of Neal F., of 2142 Eddy Way, died last night at the West View Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Bowman, the daughter of Reuben and Nellie Dice Bechtel, was born at Wooster April 13, 1897. She was a charter member of the Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, the Hazel Class, the August-Matins Circle, American Legion Auxiliary and the DAR. Survivors include two sons, Donald L. of Wooster, and Frederick B. of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. William (Ruth) Jones of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Curt (Miriam) Welty of Shreve, and three grandchildren. Her husband, Neal F., in 1961 and a brother, Charles Bechtel died previously. Services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the McIntire Funeral Home with Dr. John Kindsvatter of the Zion Lutheran Church conducting the service. Burial will be in the Wooster Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Frank Thompson, Robert Higgins, Dale Shutt, Howard Bowman, Don Dice, and Leo Kindsvatter. Burial was in Wooster. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper citation, but in between paragraphs is hand-written: Sun. May 3, 1970. (Heart) 5/3]

>Bowman, Ted L.- Services for Ted L. Bowman will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, with the Rev. Dinsmore Stockdale officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the United Presbyterian Church, Perrysville. Mr. Bowman, 51, of RD 1, Perrysville, died Saturday morning in Mansfield General Hospital after a four-day illness. Born Feb. 24, 1931 in Ashland County, he has lived in the Perrysville area most of his life. Mr. Bowman was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Bowman had been employed at Mansfield Sanitary Inc. in Perrysville for 34 years and was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Perrysville. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Devore Bowman, whom he married Sept. 29, 1951; three sons, Larry of Great Falls, Mont., Joseph and Lee, both at home; four daughters, Carol Sue and Connie, both of Loudonville, Mary Ann Chapman of Naples, Fla., and Nancy of Galion and one granddaughter.
Submitted by Linda and Shirley [unknown newspaper Monday 1 November 1982]

Boyd, John- Mr. John Boyd died at his residence in this village, Friday morning, May 4th., aged 81 years. His funeral took place from the Presbyterian Church, Jeromesville, Sunday. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 10 May 1883, Vol. 8, No. 46 Submitted by Amy

Boyd, Robert - Word has been received here of the death of Robert Boyd, father of Sidney R. boyd, director of physical education in the city schools. The elder Boyd died Saturday at his home in Quaker City after a short illness. Robert Boyd held the distinction of being the oldest township clerk, in point of service in Ohio. He was clerk of Millwood township, Guernsey county. Sidney Boyd is now in Quaker City. He will probably return her Thursday. Submitted by Joyce. [Ashland Times Gazette: 04 February 1930]

>Bracken, Florence I. - Florence I. Bracken, 89, of Box 508, Mifflin, died in her home Tuesday night following a long illness. The daughter of Samuel and Catherine Zehner Whitcomb, she was born Sept. 18, 1893 in Ashland County and had been a resident of the area most of her life. She was retired from Westinghouse and previously had been Mifflin-Widowville telephone operator. She was a member of the Mifflin Rural Homemakers Club and the Gold Star Mothers Club of Mansfield. Mrs. Bracken was preceded by her husband Patrick; two sons, Stanley and John. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Mildred) Sigler of Mifflin; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Heyl Funeral Home conducted by pastor Robert Hall. Burial will be in Zehner Cemeteryn in Mifflin. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart association. Submitted by Gibbyray. [ Ashland Times Gazette: June, 1983]

Bracken, Gregory -- Gregory (Pat) Bracken, 70, of Mifflin suffered a fatal heart attack Thursday while hunting mushrooms near the Charles Mill Dam. He left his home about 6:30 a.m. and his body was found by his nephew Sam Whitcomb and a friend Clayton Sterrett about 1 p.m. on a hillside near the Charles Mill Dam. Born in Greenwich Nov. 16, 1896, he had been a resident of Mifflin for the past 48 years. He was an ardent fishing and hunting enthusiast. He operated the Bracken Fur Co. in Mifflin since he retired from Westinghouse five years ago. Mr. Bracken was a member of the Mifflin Village Council during the past four years and was serving as chairman of the Village Cemetery Committee. Survivors include his widow, Florence; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Koogle of Ashland; one son, Stanley of Mifflin; one sister, Mrs. Elmer Moore of Wellington; one brother, Samuel of Greenwich; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. One son, John, who was killed in World War II, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Byerly Funeral Home in Lucas with Rev. James Lumadue of Shelby, former pastor of St. Michael’s Church in Mifflin, officiating. Burial will be in the Zehner Cemetery in Mifflin. Visiting hours will be anytime after Saturday noon at the funeral home. Submitted by Gibbyray. [Ashland Times Gazette: 12 May 1967]

Braden, - Olivesburg. Mrs. Braden, formerly of this place, died at her home Saturday, Dec. 3, and was buried at the Imhoff graveyard at Paradise Hill, Monday. Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 09 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 101]

Braden, Mrs. Howard – Services Tuesday – For Mrs. Braden, Accident Victim. Funeral services for Mrs. Howard Braden, 46, Paradise Hill, RD 1, Ashland, who was killed in an auto accident on the Steamtown Rd. at 10 a.m. Saturday, will be held at the Paradise Hill EUB Church at 2 p.m., Tuesday.Born in Richland County Nov. 31, 1908, she was the daughter of the late Guy E. and Florence Baum Fulk. She was married Feb. 25, 1928 to Howard V. Braden who survives her. Other survivors are two sons, Phillip in the Navy at Norfolk, VA, and David at home and a brother Clayton Fulk of RD 1, Ashland. Her parents and an infant daughter preceded her in death.Mrs. Braden was a member of the Paradise Hill EUB Church, the Missionary Society, the Paradise Hill Community Club, the Red Cross Canteen and an advisor to the 4-H Club. The services will be in charge of the Rev. Robert E. Airhart , assisted by the Rev. Walter Barton. Burial will be made in the Ashland Cemetery. The body is at the Denbow and Bear Funeral Home where friends may call this evening from 7 to 9. Submitted by: klynn [Times-Gazette: Monday, July 25, 1955 pg 12]

Braden, Scott E. - Ashland--Scott E. Braden, 60, of Ashland, RD 5, died in Samaritan Hospital Thursday evening after a short illness. Born near Paradise Hill, he was a farmer and employed at the Mansfield Tire Co. He was a member of First Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are his wife Gladys; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Speigle Jr. of Mansfield, Mrs. James Smith of Bellville and Mrs. Donald Ross of Ashland; a son Dale, stationed at Lackland AFB, Tex.; two brothers, Howard of Mansfield and Marshal of Ashland; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Brindle, Mrs.james Reynolds and Mrs. Clyde Wachtel, all of Ashland; his mother, Mrs. Fannie Braden of Ashland; and 11 grandchildren. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Gay Hoffman [Mansfield News Journal: Friday, January 26, 1968]

Brady, Alice M. -- In Loving Memory Of Alice M. Brady -- Born May 8, 1920 -- Died January 6, 2003
Place and Time of Services Heyl Funeral Home, Wed., Jan. 8, 2003 1:00 p.m. -- Officiating
Chaplain Gerald Gess -- Place of Interment: Ashland County Memorial Park -- Arrangements by
Heyl Funeral Home. Submitted by Margie. [source unknown]

Brady, Benjamin -- Benjamin H. Brady, 85, died at the Good Shepherd Home on October 3, 1974
following a long illness. He was the son of David and Delilah Jarvis Brady, born October 14, 1888,
in Braxton County, W.V. and had been a resident of Ashland for the past 15 years. He had been with the Ashland College maintenance division. Mr Brady was married in 1918 to Hattie Moyers, who survives. Other survivors include one son, Roland, of Amherst; two daughters, Alice, at home, and Mrs. Wayne Brady of Bellvue; five grandchildren and two brothers, Samuel and Joseph of West Virginia. Mr. Brady was a veteran of World War I service with the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be at 1:20 p.m. Saturday at Heyl Funeral Home with the Rev. Homer Graven officiating. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may call tonight from 7 to 9. Submitted by Margie. [unknown paper]

Brady, Hattie L. (Moyers) - Hattie L. (Moyers) Brady, 92, died February 6, 1986 in Ashland Manor
Nursing Home following a long illness. She was born December 23, 1893, in Exchange, W.V., the daughter of Robert and Catherine Belknap Moyers. A resident of the Ashland area most of her life, she was a homemaker. She had attended the Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Brady was preceded in
death in 1974 by her husband Benjamin. She is survived by one son, Roland of Amherst; two daughters, Alice Brady of Ashland and Mrs. Wayne (Katherine) Berry of Bellville; five grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Heyl Funeral Home with the Rev. John Bouquet officiating. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may call in the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Submitted by Margie. [unknown paper: unknown date]

Brant, Nancy - DIED -- On Friday, July 21, 1882, at her residence in Hayesville, Mrs. Nancy Brant, aged 61 years, 7 month and 3 days. Obituary - On last Sabbath, the 23d. inst., was gathered a large assemblage to pay their last respects to a lady widely known and respected by all who knew her. Mrs. Brant had been a great sufferer in the progress of the disease that ended in death on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. She bore her sufferings with great patience, and the ground of that patience was resignation to the will of God. Her hope in Christ was sure and steadfast; and only such a hope can, in the awful hour of approaching dissolution, buoy up the failing spirit. But, Mrs. Brant had passed through sore trials often, and long before the great final struggle. She more than once reconnected the mental, or rather the spiritual conflicts in which she had been engaged since the death of her husband in August, 1864, and the powerful consolations she had enjoyed on such seasons, in the exercise of a living trust in the Redeemer. Some nine or ten years ago, the writer preached a discourse in the Methodist church, from the text "Who is there among you that feareth the Lord and walketh in darkness and hath no light, let him trust in the name of the Lord and stay on his God". After service Mrs. Brant, who had been deeply affected, came up and remarked "That sermon you must have preached for my especial benefit, it suits my case exactly; I have been walking in darkness, I will now stay on my God".The subject of this obituary was born in 1820, and united with the M.E. Church in 1842. She remained steadfast in the faith to the end, while she witnessed, since that time, scores of persons, of different ages, come into the church, stay in a while, gradually fall back -- and renounced the Lord, the Lord that brought them. The funeral was conducted with great propriety. The remarks of the pastor of the deceased, The Rev. M. Kellam, were in remarkably good taste and appropriate to the occasion. After the usual ceremony of leave taking the long procession of citizens and strangers slowly wended its way through the heat and dust to our poorly kept cemetery. There as the mourners and others stood in solemn silence to witness the closing scene, as the remains of her were lowered in the grave, who, in her young days, was distinguished by a form of feminine beauty and loveliness, such as is but seldom seen -- were uttered by the officiating minister, those words always so affection "Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust" and those other lofty, soul inspiring words of our Savior "I am the Resurrection and the Life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live". Submitted by Amy

Brendel, Albert Sr.-- LOUDONVILLE -- Albert E. Brendel Sr., 90 of 3206 County Road 3175 died Thursday afternoon in his home. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., July 19, 1895, and had been employed at the Paul Callihan Sheet Metal Co. in Wooster, Mass., retiring in 1958. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Seventh-day Adventist City Church. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Conrad Brendel, whom he married March 5, 1961; one son, Albert Jr. of Centerville; two daughters, Alice Hotchkiss of Riverside, Calif., and Edythe Brendel of Loudonville; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one half brother, Irvin Yaeger of South Dayton, NY. He was preceded in death by a son, Herbert, in 1975. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Loudonville Cemetery by the Rev. Jimm Bunch. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Vernon Seventh-day Adventist city Church Development Fund. The Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville is in charge of arrangements. Mansfield News Journal 8 Nov 1985 page 8A:

Brian, Wesley K. -- The body of Wesley K. Brian was taken from the county infirmary to Ashland, Thursday, for burial. Submitted by Amy. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 25 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 16]

Bright, Cora -- CORA BRIGHT - Services for Cora Bright, former Mifflin resident, will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Byerly Funeral Home, Lucas, with the Rev. Robert Hall officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime after 6 p.m. today. Mrs. Bright died Wednesday at the Good Shepherd Home after a long illness.  She was born May 14, 1902, in Weston, W. Va., the daughter of Charles and Emma Bennett Warner. She spent most of her life in Ashland, County. Mrs. Bright was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Mifflin. Her husband, Martin L. Bright preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1973. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marcella Kosse of Mifflin, Mrs. Donald (Mary Lou) Myers and Mrs. Robert (Marta) Bolen, both of Hayesville; five sons, Dahmert Banks of Mifflin, Robert L. Banks of Ashland, Philip Woolard of Florida, Charles David Bright of Mifflin and Martin Bright Jr. of Hayesville; two stepsons, William Bright of Indiana and Bruce Bright of Mifflin; one step-daughter, Mrs. Fred (Geraldine) Beck of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Virginia) Fulton and Mrs. Clarence (Delphia) Estes, both of Mansfield; two brothers, Boyd Warner of Mifflin and Ralph Warner of McWhorter, W. Va.; 39 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times: 25 March 1976]

Bright, Martin -- MARTIN BRIGHT DIES; MIFFLIN FUR BUYER - Martin Luther Bright Sr., 73, of RD 4, Ashland, who at one time had the largest fur buying business in Ohio died Friday morning in Samaritian Hospital following a short illness. He was the owner of the Mifflin Lake Fur Co., which he established in 1918, and was a buyer for the Anglo-American Fur Co. of New York. He was also a buyer of wools, hides, ginseng and wild roots. Born Sept. 15, 1900, in Phillipsburg, Pa. he was the son of Rev. George and Mary Bright. He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Mifflin and a member of the Ohio Fur Dealers Association. Survivors include his widow, Cora; four sons, William of Indiana, and Bruce, Martin Jr., and C. David, all of RD 4, Ashland; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Mary Lou) Myers and Mrs. Robert (Marta) Bolen, both of Hayesville, and Mrs. Fred (Geraldine) Beck of Florida; two stepsons, Dahmert Banks of RD 1, Ashland and Robert Banks of Ashland; one step-daughter, Mrs. Marcella Kosse of RD 4, Ashland; three brothers, Joseph and Gene of Lucas, and Andrew of San Mateo, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Snyder of Elyria, Mrs. Alice Lucas of Lucas, and Mrs. Ruth Lorrar of Las Vegas, Nev.; 38 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three children, Juanita, Genevieve and Benjamin. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in St. Michaels Lutheran Church in Mifflin with Rev. Bernard Hess and Rev. Samuel Justice officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Lucas. Friends may call at the Byerly Funeral Home in Lucas from noon Sunday until noon Monday at the church one hour prior to the service. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times: 29 September 1973]

Bright, Martin Luther Jr. - Martin Luther Bright Jr., 50, who resided with his sister, Mary Lou Myers of Hayesville, died Monday evening at St. John West Shore Hospital in Westlake after a one-year illness. He was born July 31, 1940 in Mifflin, the son of Martin and Cora Warner Bright. He attended Dale-Roy School in Ashland. Mr. Bright is survived by one brother, Charles David Bright of Mifflin; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Mary Lou) Myers of Hayesville and Mrs. Robert (Marta) Bolen of Hayesville; four half brothers, Dahmert L. Banks of Bradenton, Fla., Robert L. Banks of Tampa, Fla., William Bright of Mansfield, Bruce Bright of Mifflin, half-sister, Geraldine Beck of Flushing Meadow, N.Y. He was preceded in death by one half sister, Marcella Kosse in 1984. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville conducted by the Rev. Samuel Justice. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Lucas. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 23 January 1991]

Brown, Jennie-Mrs. Jennie Brown, wife of Frank Brown, a former resident of Mansfield, died Monday afternoon and was interred Wednesday afternoon in the Perrysville Cemetery. She had suffered many months from consumption and death was no doubt a relief to her. She leaves a husband and two children. RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 25 January 1896, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 37 Submitted by Amy

Brown, Margaret-Mrs. Margaret Brown died last Thursday morning, at her residence on Sandusky Street, aged 61 years, 4 months and 15 days. She has long been a sufferer, but bore it with patience and fortitude. She was taken to Olivesburg for burial. An operation of Overiotomy [sic.] was performed for her by Drs. D.S. and W.H. Sampsel, and Dr. Craig, of Mansfield. The overian [sic.] cyst and fluid were removed successfully, but owing to an encephaloid [sic.] cancer at the base there were no hopes of an ultimate recovery. ASHLAND PRESS: 18 November 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 18 Submitted by Amy

Brown, Harold -- Nova -- Sorrow enters the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Brown, on last Wednesday, October 12, 1910, unexpectedly. their little son, Harold Oscar, a bright little fellow, and his little sister went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fulmer, as was their custom whenever they were at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Wolf, as the Fulmers were very warm friends of theirs. On this occasion Mrs. Fulmer was not at home, having gone to the home of her daughter-in-law for a few minutes. But the children went into the house as they would naturally do at a place they were always welcomed. Going to a stand where Mrs. Fulmer always kept some candy for them, they helped themselves. Mrs. Fulmer is afflicted with asthma and had an inhaler or atomizer on the stand also, and Harold, with childish curiosity, took some of the contents of the small vial. After playing about for a while the little fellow became drowsy, and going home fell asleep. In about an hour he awoke and complained of being sick, his face showing all signs of fever. Dr. Marquette was called and he found that the boy had all indications of poisoning. As no one knew how the child could have been poisoned, an investigation was made. The atomizer was taken to him and he was asked if he had taken any of its contents. The little fellow truthfully admitted that he had. Harold grew worse and remedies administered were of no avail. It is a sad affair and nobody it to blame for it. While no one blames Mr. and Mrs. Fulmer for the occurrence, they are all broken up over the affair, which was a great shock to the whole community. Harold Oscar Brown was born in Nova, Dec. 16, 1906; died at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos M. Wolf October 12, 1910, aged three years, nine months and twenty-six days. He leaves to mourn their loss a father and mother, two sisters, grandparents and a host of friends. Harold Oscar was an unusually bright little fellow and loved by all who knew him. The last words he spoke to his papa were "I must go; good bye," and in a few seconds his spirit winged its flight to God, who gave it and Harold Oscar is now happy with the angel band around God's throne, awaiting the coming of the dear ones left on earth. Mr. and Mrs. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Wolf and friends have the sympathy of the whole community. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B. D. Jones, assisted by Rev. J. W. Herlow at the U. B. church on last Friday afternoon, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. Remains were placed in the Miller vault, to await final interment. The pall-bearers were Miss Buyrl Miller and J. Bell McConoughey. The parents, Mr. and Frederick Brown, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Wolf, wish to express their sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted them during their sad bereavement, the brief illness, the death and burial of their darling little son and grandson, Harold Oscar Brown. They also wish to thank the choir for it's beautiful singing. Submitted by Joey. [source unknown]

Brown, Jean - Loudonville. Mrs. Jean Brown, 56, of Loudonville, RD 2, died Wednesday night at Kettering Hospital. She was a native of Bay City Michigan and had lived here the past 17 years. She is survived by her husband, Clyde;three daughters, Mrs. Dolores Christy of Chillicothe, Mrs. Peggy Paulin of Mohicanville and Mrs. Judith Dudley of Bellville; a brother, Bruce Smith of Greenville S. C.; seven grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the Banks-Byerly Funeral Home by the Rev. A. D. Laman. Burial will be in Loudonville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday until services. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Mary Anderson. (Mansfield News Journal: 09 January 1975, Pg 14)

Brown, John - John H. Brown, 55 of 324 Orange St., Apt. 22, died early this morning at Samaritan Hospital following a short illness. The son of Amos and Goldie Loper Brown, he was born Oct. 19, 1919, in Greenup, Ky. He had been an Ashland County resident for the past 20 years. Mr. Brown is survived by three daughters, Barbara E. Brown and Lois E., both of Plymouth and Mrs. Joyce L. Gallentine of Italy; one son, John H. Brown Jr., of Texas; four grandchildren; two brothers, Jasper of Ironton and Andrew of Waterloo; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Bower of Ashland, Mrs. Nettie Nelson of Sand Springs, Okla., and Mrs. Emma Brentlinger of Wheelersburg. He was a member of the Amvets and served in the Army in World War II. Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Heyl Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Martin officiating. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. [Ashland Times Gazette, 23 July 1975.]

Brubaker, Calvin - Died at his hone in Ashland, Monday morning at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 6 days. He was the eldest of six children of John and Margaret Metcalf Brubaker, whose homestead was near Jeromesville. Surviving are three sons, D.W. Brubaker, Homerville: J.B. Brubaker, Waterloo, Ia.: G.I. Brubaker, Buffalo, N.Y., and one daughter, Alice, at home; 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. F.J. Bird, Loudonville, and many other relatives. Two children died in infancy. Funeral and burial services occurred at Ashland on Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Entered by Brenda. Loudonville Times: 03 March 1926]

Bryant, Charles - Friday. Charles Bryant, a dissolute section hand of Polk, was killed at Ashland last night by a section of east-bound Erie freight train No. 82. Bryant was drunk and attempted to board the freight and was thrown under the wheels. One foot and one leg and an arm were severed from the body. Bryant lived only one hour after the accident. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 22 September 1894, Vol. LXXVII, No. 19]

Brubaker, Anna Cobble - Anna Brubaker died June 9th., 1880, aged 50 years, 5 months and 5 days. She was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, January 4, 1830. Moved to Ohio at an early age; settled with her parents in Richland County when 19 years of age; was united in marriage to Abraham Cobble; after seven years was left a widow to battle in life alone. In her widowhood she removed to Milton Township, Ashland County, where she was married to Daniel Brubaker in March of 1857. In 1863 death removed her second companion, and again she was left a widow. In 1875, she took her her residence in the town of Ashland where she enjoyed a pleasant home until her death. Her last sickness was short but severe. While in Richland County visiting old friends she was taken suddenly ill, on Thursday, June 3, and on Friday was brought to her home in Ashland where she lingered until the 9th., then passed away without a struggle. During this time her suffering was great, yet she was remarkably patient and meek. When the end came she was ready, and joyfully departed to be forever with the Lord. Her funeral services were conducted in the Lutheran Church by Rev. I.M. Moody, at 2 o'clock Thursday last. She was a worthy member of the U.B. Church for many years. She leaves two sons and two daughters and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. The bereft family have the sympathy of the entire community. --M.ASHLAND PRESS: 17 June 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 48 Submitted by Amy

Brubaker, Calvin - 04 March 1926 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Brubaker, Dr. H.W. - Dr. H.W. Brubaker died at his residence on Claremont Avenue, South Ashland, on Sunday, February 20, 1881, after a brief illness, aged about 59 years. He was born in Lancaster County, Pa., June 5, 1822, and came with his parents to Milton Twp., then Richland County, in 1830. After residing here some time, he studied medicine with Dr. Bricker, of Mansfield, in 1848, and attended lectures at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, two sessions and graduated in 1851, and immediately entered upon practice at Keokuk, Iowa, where he remained about five years, having a fine practice; but unfortunately became embarrassed financially. He sold out and then traveled several years in Texas, New Mexico, and California -- finally returned in 1858, and located in Memphis, Tenn., and again entered into practice, and remained until the late war rendered it necessary to remove to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he again began the practice of medicine, and continued it until the fall of 1878, when from failing health, he was again compelled to abstain from practice, and concluded to return to his old home at Ashland, with a view of recruiting his waning powers. For several months, he has gradually been wearing down from chronic rheumatism, and finally, on Sunday morning last, he passed the stream of death, to that bourne from whence no traveler returns. The Dr., conscious of his approaching end, had united with the Dunkard church within the last year and seemed to be well reconciled to his approaching end, and passed the stream without regret. For the last year he seemed to be ready for the change, and died like a true Christian, in the hope of immortality. May he rest in peace till the resurrection of the just. The funeral services took place in the Chapel of the Dunkard College on Tuesday at 3 o'clock, the sermon being preached by Rev. Boshor, a large congregation being present. His discourse was treated on the immortality of the soul, and man's future consciousness beyond the grave, and was an able exposition of man's future home and happiness. The doctor leaves no children, but an invalid wife, who has the sympathies of all. After the funeral discourse, he was conducted by the Medical Society to the grave -- his final resting place. ASHLAND PRESS: 24 February 1881, Vol. XXXV, No. 32 Submitted by Amy

Brubaker, Jennie Florence - ASHLAND TIMES-GAZETTE: 01 December 1969 Surnames mentioned: EMMONS, NEWCOMER, STEWART Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Brubaker, Elizabeth - Funeral services were conducted at one o’clock Monday afternoon for Miss Elizabeth Brubaker, 96. Of Loudonville. The services were held at the Swank-Peoples Funeral Home with burial following in the McFall cemetery. Miss Brubaker’s death occurred at 3:15 p.m. Saturday in her home near Loudenville where she was born and spent her entire life. She was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. David Brubaker, pioneer residents of Loudonville and the last survivor of a family of six children. Her father was a circuit rider Dunkard minister who served the McFall, Sugar Grove and Plum Run churches and also held services at his home. Survivors are two nieces, Mrs. Curtis McGuire of Cleveland and Mrs. Dovie Pryor of Ashland and two nephews, Willis and James Brubaker of Akron. Submitted by Linda Shirley. Typed by Janet. [Ashland Times Gazette: 27 July 1943]

Buchanan, David - The body of David Buchanan, who resided in Nebraska, was brought to Ashland for interment, Monday. The deceased was a brother of the Buchanan's who reside in and near Ashland, and was a highly esteemed citizen of the place in which he lived. He had moved to Nebraska a number of years ago and had accumulated considerable wealth. His death was caused by paralysis. The funeral services were held at the residence of Levi Buchanan, on Cottage St., Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. -- Re-printed from the Ashland Times. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 21 October 1886, Vol. 12, No. 16 Submitted by Amy

Buckley, Diller - Diller Buckley, residing near Perrysville, was struck by the cars at that place on Friday morning and killed. The wheels passed over his breast, crushing and mangling it in a frightful manner. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Star: 11 January 1883, Vol. 6, No. 15] Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the home in Ashland. Interment was made in Ashland Cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Brenda. [Loudonville Times: 03/04/1926]

Bull, J.W. - Again we are called upon to chronicle the death of one of our best known and highly esteemed citizens in the person of Hon. J.W. Bull. Mr. Bull has been troubled with plurisy of the heart for some time, and a few weeks ago took a trip west for his health and returned greatly improved. He was making arrangements to take another trip west and was about town Wednesday, feeling fairly well. He called at the post office for his mail and then drove to his farm just south of town, and while getting out of his buggy fell to the ground dead. Dr. Fuller was immediately summoned but the spirit had departed, medical aid was of no avail. Mr. Bull was born in Loudonville, August 16, 1824, consequently he was 62 years of age. Funeral services were held at his late residence on North Water Street, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock a.m. Submitted by Amy

BURKEPILE, JOHN W. - John W. Burkepile, 80, of 2100 Riggle Road, Bellville, died unexpectedly Sunday in his home after a brief illness. Mr. Burkepile was born May 25, 1918 in Worthington Township, Richland County, the son of Frank and Lillie May (Lent) Burkepile. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by three brothers, Frank Burkepile of Crossville, Tenn., and Harold and Robert Burkepile, both of Mansfield, and three sisters, Vera Baber of Butler, Elnora Miller of Napa, CA, and Leora Burns of Mansfield. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Burkepile, and a sister, Dorothy Chase. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Four Corners Cemetery, Butler, with Rev. James Baker officiating. Military services will be conducted by the Joint Veterans Council. There will be no calling hours. The Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville, is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Shelley Hill. [Loudonville Times: Friday, 23 April 1999, page 4]

Burk, John - John Burk died this (Wednesday) morning at one o'clock, after a short illness, of paralysis, aged 54 years. He was an ardent member of the Odd Fellows, and was a respected citizen. For years past he has not been strong, but for the past two months has been very well, but a relapse took place on Sunday, which ended in his death on Wednesday morning. In the following week's paper, dated 23 December 1880 (Vol. XXXV, No. 23), the following additional information appeared ...DIED -- John Burk, December 15, 1880, aged 55 years, 5 months and 6 days. Deceased was a resident of Ashland, Ashland County, about forty-six years. He was married to Miss Mary Moore, July 15, 1849. He was a member of the Lutheran church for twenty years; a sincere and quiet Christian and a faithful man in his relations to his fellows. --C.S.S ASHLAND PRESS: 16 December 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 22 Submitted by Amy

Burkholder, Daniel - Daniel Burkholder, a young man living four miles east of Ashland, died of consumption last week. He was a young man of more than ordinary promise and his death will be a severe stroke to his family ASHLAND PRESS: 05 August 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 2 Submitted by Amy

Burns, Arthur Albert - Died 3 April 1930 ARTHUR BURNS KILLED BY BEAM Ashland Man Victim Of Falling Beam; Nephew of Mrs. J. L. Keffer, City Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Keffer, Pulver-List Rd. were called to Ashland Thursday night on account of the tragic death of her nephew, Arthur Burns who died of injuries received when a heavy beam fell, crushing his skull. Burns who was employed by the State Highway garage of Ashland, was a member of the crew called out Thursday morning to repair a bridge near Medina which had given away under some heavy trucks which had passed over it. Burns had been sent to the bed of the Rocky River which was spanned by the bridge to do some welding. While working a heavy steel beam fell, striking the unfortunate man on the head. He died on the way to the hospital in Medina. The deceased is survived by his wife, four children, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Burns of Marion and five brothers. The father is conductor on an Erie passenger train running between Marion and Dayton. One of his sons, Howard Burns, fearing the news of the tragedy would be such a shock to the father that he would be unable to bring his train back, drove to Dayton, got his father, then drove back to Ashland with him. The nother and the wife were both prostrated Thursday night. Funeral services will be held at Ashland Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. MANSFIELD NEWS JOURNAL (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 04 April 1930 Submitted by Nancy nanpare@sanctum.com

Burns, Burns, Andrew - Elder Andrew Burns, well known to our people here, who was for many years a Disciple minister, died at Chagrin Falls, last week. He was a brother of Hugh and Barnabas Burns.ASHLAND PRESS: 03 February 1881, Vol. XXXV, No. 29 Submitted by Amy

Burns, Burns, Catharine Maria - MRS. BURNS DIES THURSDAY NIGHT Brief Illness Is Fatal To Aged Mansfield Women At Late Home Mrs. Catharine Maria Burns, aged 85, widow of the late Michael Burns, died at her home, 79 Johns Ave. Thursday at 8 p.m. following a brief illness. Mrs. Burns was born in Ashland county and resided there prior to her coming to this city over 30 years ago. Her husband, the late Michael Burns, preceded her in death 57 years ago. Surviving are two brothers, Jacob Alexander, of Chambersburg, PA., and Albert Alexander, of Toledo. Three sons, J.A. Burns of Ashland, Michael Burns of this city, and G.W. Burns of Marion; 14 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren, also survive. Funeral services will be held from the Heyl funeral home at Ashland Saturday at 3 p.m. Rev. O.D. Hull will conduct the services. Burial will be made in the Ashland cemetery. Note: husband, Michael BURNS, died 3 August 1870 in Milton Twp., Ashland County, OH. source: Ashland County Court House, Death Records 1867-1879 -- Michael Burns, married 30years of age page 26 #562; cause of death - catarrh; occupation - carpenter; residence: Ashland County; reported by - J. Imhoff; place of birth - Shippensburg, PA.; Burial: unknown MANSFIELD NEWS JOURNAL (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 14 June 1929 Submitted by Nancy nanpare@sanctum.com

Burns, Cloyd C. - Died Aug 1982 [SSDI] Cloyd C. Burns, 97, of Brethren Care Nursing Home, formerly of Mifflin Township, died late Sunday afternoon at the nursing home following a short illness. Born May 16, 1885, in Ashland County, he was the son of John and Emma Croninger Burns. He was a resident of Ashland County all of his life. A farmer, he was also retired from Ohio Brass. Mr. Burns was a former Mifflin Township Trustee. Survivors include two daughters, Frances Burns and Mrs. Howard [Mary] Moritz; two sons, John and Charles, all of Ashland; eight grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and one sister, Ethel Roselip of Ashland. He was married Dec. 23, 1906, to Addie Stoops who preceded him in death in 1974. He was also preceded by one daughter, Anna DeVenney in 1975. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Heyl Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Hall officiating. Burial will be in Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Mifflin Township Fire Department. ASHLAND TIMES GAZETTE Submitted by Nancy nanpare@sanctum.com

Burns, Burns, Jay B. - Died 16 May 1970 JAY B. BURNS - Jay B. Burns, formerly of Ohio, died in Lake Worth, Fla., Saturday He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 151 in Ashland, a life member of the Moose Lodge No. 11 in Columbus and a member of the Elks in Columbus. Survivors include his widow, Anita L., of Lake Worth, Fla.,; one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Warner of Ft. Thomas, Ky.; two brothers, J.L. Burns of Ashland and Cloyd Burns of Mifflin and one grandson. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at the E. Earl Smith and Son Funeral Home in Lake Worth. Contributions can be made to the Palm Beach Habitation Center there. ASHLAND TIMES GAZETTE Submitted by Nancy nanpare@sanctum.com

Burns, Burns, John A. - John A. Burns, 89, of 215 Pleasant Street, died at 4:50 p.m. yesterday at his home, following an illness of three months. Born in Pennsylvania on April 16, 1862, he resided in Ashland county for approximately 50 years. He was a retired railroader, having been employed by the Erie Railroad company for 56 years before retiring in 1940. He was married on October 2, 1883 to Emma Croninger, who preceded him in death in 1940. Surviving him are: three sons, Cloyd and Lester of Ashland and Jay of Columbus; one daughter, Mrs Ethel Roselip of Mansfield; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and one brother, G. W. Burns of Covington, Kentucky. Mr. Burns also was preceded in death by four sons, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday from the Heyl Funeral Home, Rev. James G. Dixon will officiate. Burial will be made in Ashland Cemetery. ASHLAND TIMES GAZETTE: 15 August 1951 Submitted by Nancy nanpare@sanctum.com

Burns, Nettie (Compton) - Burns, Nettie (Compton)

Burns, Peter - Peter Burns, died Tuesday morning, March 16, 1880, at the residence of Mrs. John Brindle, near the Blackfork, of pneumonia, after a short illness, aged near 99 years. Upon visiting him in 1879, the following notice was published in the Ashland Press ...THE OLDEST MAN IN ASHLAND COUNTY Some days since, we had the pleasure of visiting, perhaps, the oldest man in Ashland County, in the person of the venerable Peter Burns, of Milton Township, at the home of Mrs. John Brindle, near the Blackfork. Mr. Burns was born in Frederick County, Maryland, in July, 1782, just before the termination of the American War of Independence. His father resided about twenty-eight miles west of the city of Baltimore, and died near Geddisburg in 1815, aged about 87, and his mother at the same place at an advanced age. His father was from Scotland, and his mother of German descent. Mr. Burns had reached the age of about 30 years, when the war of 1812 was declared between the United States and Great Britain. He was enrolled in the Maryland Militia, and served in the company commanded by Captain William Derbins in the defense of Baltimore and North Point, as well as Fort McHenry. About the middle of August, 1814, the British fleet passed up the Chesapeake with about 6,000 troops under the command of General Ross, destined for the capture of Washington City. It landed on the Patuxant, twenty-five miles from its mouth, 5,000 men and marched across to the Federal City, via Bladensburg, where Commodore Barney confronted the British Army, but failed to repel their march. General Winder, at the head of 3,000 raw militia having made but a feeble stand, fleeing to Washington City, pursued by the exultant British, who burned the Capitol, the President's house, and other public buildings, and then fled to their shipping. General Ross was greatly elated over this achievement, although the act was denounced in the English House of Commons, and by all civilized Europe. It was regarded as the act of a marauder and a vandal. General Smith prepared to meet Ross at Baltimore. General Strickler rallied the militia, numbering about 15,000 and prepared to defend the town. Ross landed 8,000 soldiers at North Point, 14 miles from the city, and part went up the Patapaco to bombard Fort McHenry. General Strickler repulsed the advance of General Ross, in a heavy skirmish in which Ross was killed, and after his army continued to bombard the garrison for many hours, the enemy withdrew and the body of Ross, was carried, as reported, to England in a hogshead of Rum, to be buried. After the withdrawal of the British, Mr. Burns and other soldiers from Frederick County, returned to their homes. About 1825, Mr. Burns commenced to learn the trade of a stone-cutter and bricklayer, at which he now informs me, he worked industriously until he was over 91 years old, a period of near 60 years. During that time, he worked in Baltimore, in Little York, in Virginia, and in many parts of Maryland and Pennsylvania. About the year 1845, he came to Ashland County with his wife, and was joined by his son-in-law, the late John Brindle, who settled on the farm where the surviving members of the family now reside, near the Blackfork. Mr. Brindle continued to reside there until 1877, when he deceased, aged about 62 years. Mr. Burns and his lady, being well advanced in years, became a part of the family of Mrs. Brindle. Mrs. Burns died at the residence of her daughter on Christmas Day, 1878, aged about 80 years. Mr. Burns is the father of four living children: Emanuel, Samuel, Jacob and Susan, wife of the late John Brindle. Mr. Burns has been drawing a pension of $96, since 1872, for services performed in the war of 1812. His mind is quite clear, though his powerful frame is greatly broken by hard work. He is now content with ordinary exercise. In his prime he weighed about 210 pounds. His average weight now is about 180 pounds, and his height about 6 feet, 2 inches. He eats and sleeps very well, though at this time, he is harassed by a bad cough. His remarkable age must be attributed to a fine constitution. His mother and father died at an advanced age. In fact, longevity has been a characteristic of his family, and he may survive to reach one hundred years. He has never been compelled to pay many doctor bills. Temperate eating and living have done more than medicine to give him long life and vigor. Though his sight is failing him, his senses remain unimpaired. He has always been a man of peace, and strongly attached to justice and integrity, and opposed to the desolating march of war and internal strife. May his remaining years glide peacefully away and happiness crown his eventful days. Mr. Burns retained his usual health until near his decease. His mind remained vigorous until the last. He had lived under the old Colonial Government and met many of the fathers of the Revolution. He has now gone to his rest, where we trust he will find the peace of a patriot and a just man. Soon we will see the last of the patriots of 1812. All honor to them. The remains of Mr. Burns were buried in the cemetery of Ashland, on Thursday, March 18, by the company of Capt. Finger, with military honors. With the exception of the late Patrick Murray, who lacked a few months of 100 years of age. Mr. Burns was probably the oldest man in the county, and near the last of the 1812 soldiers.ASHLAND PRESS: 26 March 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 36 Submitted by Amy

Burns, Catherine Maria -- A - aged 85, died at her home, 79 Johns Ave...June 13....Funeral services will be held from the Heil funeral home at Ashland, Saturday at 3:30 p. m. Rev. O. L. Hull, conducting. Burial will be made in the Ashland cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina---[Mansfield News--June 14, 1929]

Butler, Ada Florence - Ada Florence Butler, age 94 of 74 SR 3, Lakeville, Ohio was dead on arrival at Kettering Hospital in Loudonville, Friday afternoon after becoming ill at her home. She was born February 4, 1891 in Washington Twp., Holmes County, Ohio and was the daughter of George and Anna Heyde Heffelfinger. She was a member of the McZena Lutheran Church, McZena, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Mary) Mosher of Lakeville, Ohio; 2 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Butler, April 1963.Funeral services were held Monday at 11a.m. in the Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville by the Rev. Robert Pflueger. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery in Wayne county. Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[The Loudonville Times, June 19, 1935]

Butler, Harvey Jay -- - Harvey Jay Butler, 64, son of the late Albert and Rose Wolf Butler, died Thursday, April 22, at his home in Lakeville.  He had been a life long resident of that community. He spent 26 years of his life as a teacher in the public schools and was a carpenter by trade. He is survived by his wife, Troy Lehr Butler; one daughter, Vera Butler of the home; and one brother, Emile Butler of Lakeville Rd. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday from the Morgan funeral home in Shreve. Rev. Cromwell of the Loudonville Methodist church officiated. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley, typed by Dina--[The Loudonville Times, Fri., April 30, 1948--pg 12]

Butler, James R. - James R. Butler, 46, of 325 E. Haskell St., Loudonville, died Sunday afternoon in Kettering Hospital, Loudonville, after an illness of several weeks. Born Feb. 3, 1936, he was the son of Thomas P. and Mary Alice Haag Butler. Mr. Butler was a lifelong resident of the Loudonville area. Survivors include his parents of Loudonville and one brother, Thomas P. Jr. of Berea. Funeral mass will be recited Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Loudonville, with the Rev. James Hughes officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery Loudonville. There will be no calling hours. Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, is in charge of the arrangements. newspaper Tuesday 28 September 1982]

Butler, John - John Butler, who resides at Perrysville, was instantly killed by being struck by Pennsylvania passenger train No. 30, due in this city at 5:57, near Perrysville Monday morning. Butler was walking down the eastbound track towards his home and when he heard the passenger train whistle he crossed over on the westbound track.; The train was coming down the westbound track, however, owing to a blockade and Butler failed to notice it. The engineer whistled repeatedly, but Butler failed to get off the track and was struck. He was dead when picked up and was taken to his home at Perrysville, where he has a wife and family residing. It is also reported that a man by the name of Miller was killed by passenger train No. 31 at Loudonville, but no information in regard to the accident can be learned at the local office of the Pennsylvania lines. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Messenger: 16 March 1906, Vol. 14, No. 7 from Tuesday's Mansfield News]

Butler, John Lyndon - Rules in death - County Coroner Dr. Darran N. Huggins has ruled that John L. Butler, 2105 Center St., died of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. City police were called at 4:21 p.m. Friday to the Butler residence where Mr. Butler was found dead. Submitted by Linda and Shirley [unknown newspaper 15 December 1979]

Butler, John Lyndon - John Lyndon (Lyn) Butler, 67, 2105 Center St., died at his home Friday.
The son of Arlie and Clarissa Cooper Butler, he was born Jan. 29, 1912, in Maple Rapids, Mich. He had moved to Ashland County from Michigan 25 years ago. Mr. Butler was semi-retired from Williams & Co., where he was a heating and air conditioning consultant. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Christ United Methodist Church and the CJU Sunday School Class. On May 26, 1951, he married Joan Smith, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Kriste Butler of Berea, Keri Smith of Ashland and Kelli Butler, at home. Services will be Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. John Landrum officiating, but the time has not yet been set. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland Salvation Army. Submitted by Linda and Shirley [unknown newspaper 15 December 1979]

Butler, John Lyndon - Services for John Lyndon (Lyn) Butler, 67, 2105 Center St., will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Gilbert Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. John Landrum and the Rev. Paul Frees. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland Salvation Army. Mr. Butler died at his home Friday. Submitted by Linda and Shirley [unknown newspaper 17 December 1979]

Butler, Russell M. - Russell M. Baker, 81, of 3484 N. Elyria Road, New Pittsburg, died in Elyria Memorial Hospital Thursday evening. Fickes Funeral Home, Jeromesville, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. Submitted by Linda & Shirley [Ashland Times-Gazette, Friday, December 23, 1994, p. A6]

Butler, Vera N. - Vera N. Butler, 75, of Lakeville died Friday evening at the Colonial Manor Health Care Center, Loudonville, after a year's illness. Born in Wayne County in 1907 to Harvey J. and Troy Lehr Butler, she had lived in Lakeville most of her life. She graduated from Lakeville School and received a bachelor of science in education from Ashland College. Miss Butler retired from West Holmes local school district in 1974 after teaching 35 years in the Big Prairie and Nashville elementary schools. A member of Loudonville United Methodist Church she was a Sunday school teacher for 40 years, a member of Holmes County Retired Teachers Association, the state Retired Teachers Association and a member of the National Society of Daughters of American Revolution of Wooster. Survivors include one uncle, one aunt and cousins. Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Loudonville United Methodist Church with the Revs. George Lee and Cliff Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Wayne County. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Johnston-Alexander Funeral Home, Shreve. The family suggests contributions may be made to Loudonville United Methodist Church. Submitted by Linda and Shirley [unknown newspaper Saturday June 4, 1983]

Butts, Clara M. - Clara M. Butts, 67, 136 W. Campbell St., Loudonville, died early this morning after a long illness.Arrangements are incomplete at Banks-Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville. Submitted by Linda and Shirley [unknown newspaper 3 August 1979]

Butts, Clara -

Butts, Gladys A. - Gladys A. Butts, 94, formerly of 1083 Olive Drive, West Salem, died Saturday at Brethren Care Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 16, 1901, in Douglas, Isle of Man, Great Britain, the daughter of Alexander and Annie Elizabeth Tate Sharp. A former resident of Strongsville and Hinckley, Mrs. Butts moved to Ashland County in October 1976. She was a homemaker. She was of the Methodist faith. On June 28, 1921, she was married to Clarence A. Butts, who preceded her in death Jan 22, 1930. She was also preceded in death by one son, William A. Butts, in 1944 during World War 11; and one brother, Joseph Sharp, in 1988. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Betty Ann and Robert Smith of West Salem; three grandchildren, Robert W. smith of Parma, William W. Smith of Ashland and Bonnie Newman of Virginia Beach, Va.; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and one brother, Herbert T. Sharp of Solon. There will be no calling hours or funeral service. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Brethren Care Nursing Home, 2000 Center St., Ashland 44805. Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Janet. [Ashland Times Gazette: 16 April 1996]

Byers, Josie - DIED -- November 19, 1879, Josie Byers, only daughter of F.M. and Mary Byers, aged 10 years, 2 months and 19 days.ASHLAND PRESS: 04 December 1879, Vol. XXXIV, No. 20 Submitted by Amy

Buzzard, Jennie - DIED -- On Saturday last, at the residence of her mother on East Street, Hayesville, Jennie Buzzard, aged 24 years, 4 months and 18 days. A young and lovely girl, blessed by the God who loved her so well, with a sweet disposition and a pure, spotless nature, she sank into an early grave, followed not only by the keen regrets of ardent friendship, but by the tears of fervent love and affection. The funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian Church by Rev. Dr. Diefendorf with an impressive sermon, and the remains were attended to the grave by most of the citizens of this place. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 23 October 1879, Vol. 5, No. 17 Submitted by Amy