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Narrance, William -- William Narrance, aged 24, of Loudonville, boarded an engine at Alliance, Sunday afternoon, to make his first run on the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago railroad.As the locomotive left the roundhouse his head caught between the cab and the door. Death was instantaneous. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Messenger (Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio): 24 January 1902, Vol. X, No. 4]

Naylor, Allen - Heart Trouble Causes Sudden Demise of Allen Naylor Tuesday Evening -- Allen Naylor, a well known junk dealer in Ashland for many years was found dead at his home south of the city on the Hayesville road, Tuesday evening, about 8:30 o’clock by his daughter, Miss Lelah Naylor, who on going to his room found him lying on the floor. Dr. Reibel was called but Mr. Naylor had passed away. It is believed that death had occurred before his daughter found him. Mr. Naylor had been at work as usual Tuesday but when he returned home in the evening he complained of having a headache and started upstairs to bed. He wasundressing when he was stricken. The cause of death was hear trouble. Mr. Naylor was aged 56 years, 8 months and 12 days. He is survived by his widow, one son Ralph, and one daughter Miss Lelah Naylor. Before coming to Ashland over twenty years ago, Mr. Naylor lived at Spencer. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. J. E. Comer, of the United Brethren of which Mr. Naylor was a member, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock.Interment in Ashland cemetery.Submitted by klynn. [Ashland Press: 08 April 1913, front page]

Naylor, Allen -- Well-Known Junk Dealer Found Dead On Floor of His Home by His Wife -- Allen Naylor, the well known Ashland junk dealers, died very suddenly at his home south of the city, on the Hayesville road at about 8:30 o'clock on Tuesday night. He was found by his wife on the floor of his room upstairs, when she returned home from being down town. Mr. Naylor had also been down town and returned home about twenty-five minutes before Mrs. Naylor arrived home. Mrs. Naylor and son Ralph lifted the body from the floor and placed it upon the bed. The body was still warm, and a doctor was hurriedly summoned and when he arrived and made an examination he said he had been dead some little time, the cause of his death being pronounced by him as hear trouble. Mr. Naylor evidently sustained the fatal attack as he was getting ready to retire, for he had removed his clothes and placed on his night gown preparatory to getting into bed. Mrs. Naylor stated that, so far as she knew, he had never complained of having trouble with his heart, although during the day he had said to her that he had a pain in his head. He had also, atvarious times complained of stomach trouble, experiencing a sort of burning sensation, for which he had taken treatment Mr. Naylor had been about town on the day of his death, engaged at his work as junk dealer. To those who talked with him he appeared to be in his usual good spirits. Mr. Naylor was born July 26, 1856, and was therefore aged 56 years, 8 months and 12 days. He was twice married and had been a resident in this locality for about twenty-two years. Three children, Leila and Ira, and one son, Clinton, survive him, all residing in Allegheny, PA. Mr. Naylor was originally a carpenter by trade and also worked on a farm in Vermillion township. A number of years ago he met with a most painful and unfortunate accident which resulted in his left hand being so badly mutilated that amputation at the wrist was necessary. In some manner he got his hand fastened in a machine being operated for cutting corn fodder for a silo. Mr. Naylor was a hard worker, though handicapped as he was in his business. He was a good-hearted congenial and cheerful citizen and he had many warm friends who will miss him on the streets of Ashland and will be sorry to learn that he has passed away. The funeral will occur from the late home on the Hayesville road at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. Services will be conducted by Rev. J. E. Comer, pastor of the United Brethren church of which deceased was a member. Interment at Ashland cemetery. Submitted by klynn. [Ashland Times Gazette: 09 April 1913, front page]

Naylor, Catherine -- Mrs. Catherine Naylor, nee Wolf, was born in Tuscarawas county, September 28, 1846 After an illness of about three years she died on Thursday evening, May 21, 1925, having reached the age of 78 years, 7 months and 23 days. In the fifties she came with her parents to Ashland county, settling near Loudonville. She was married to Mr. Columbus D. Maxwell shortly after the Civil War. One son, Curtis B. Maxwell was born to this union. On November 2, 1882 she was married to Mr. David B. Naylor, two sons, Walter and Loren were born to this union. All these children survive the mother. She is also survived by her husband and the following grandchildren: Mrs. C. B. Strang of Grove City, Pa., Howard D. Maxwell of Columbus, Ohio, and Isaac Naylor of Jeromesville. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon in the Lutheran church of Jeromesville, Rev. P. W. Meisenheimer of Loudonville, preaching the sermon. Burial was made in the Jeromesville cemetery.  Submitted by klynn. [Loudonville Times: 28 May 1925, p. 6]

Naylor, David -- DAVID NAYLOR DIES AT AGE 72 -- David Naylor, aged 72, died at his home in Jeromesville this morning at 9 o’clock after a short illness. Death was due to cancer. Heis survived by one son Walter at Marion and a step-son Curtis Maxwell of Alliance, one sister, Mrs. Josephine Baum of Sharp street. Preceding him in death were his wife and one son. Arrangements for the funeral services had not been completed. Submitted by klynn.[Ashland Times Gazette: 07 December 1926, p. 7]

Naylor, Issac -- Issac Naylor, a well known character, who made his home in the vicinity of Loudonville for many years, died of pneumonia at the Holmes county infirmary on Friday. Deceased was about 50 years of age and had made his home at that institution for about a year. Submitted by klynn. [Loudonville Times: 02 March 1922, front page]

Naylor, John F. -- Departed this life March 27, 1893, John F. Naylor, in the 28th year of his age. Mr. Naylor was born in Lake township in 1865, was a good boy in his school days as the writer well knows; as he was our pupil in our teaching years and he grew up to be a straightforward and honorable man. About three years ago he was married to Miss Sophrona, daughter of Robert Marks, Esq. His health had been failing for some time and last autumn he realized that he was in the grasp of that fell destroyer, consumption. Thinking to receive some benefit from change of climate, he went to Florida in November, but returned in about a month without having received any mitigation of his disease, and from that time till his death he suffered with fortitude and resignation. He was a member of Mansfield Council, S. O. A. M. and was buried on Thursday with the ceremonies of that order in the presence of a large concourse of friends, after a sermon by Rev. Warner, of Hayesville. He leaves a widow and child to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate husband and father. The sorrowing friends have the sympathy of the community. Miss Anna and W. S. Naylor, of Holmes county, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Beaird and D. O. Naylor and wife, of Hayesville, attended the funeral of their brother, John Naylor, on Thursday. Submitted by klynn. [Ashland Press: 06 February 1873]

Naylor, Lorin -- Lorin Naylor, son of David B. and Catherine Naylor, was born January 20, 1886, at Loudonville, and departed this life on the farm near, Jeromesville, March 27, aged 40 years, two months and seven days. He was united in marriage to Flossie Garman June 17, 1909. To this union two sons were born, Orlo, aged 16 and Isaac aged 10. He is survived by his wife, two sons, his father, David Naylor, of Jeromesville, a brother Walter Naylor of Cardington and a half-brother, Curtis Maxwell of Alliance, and many other relatives and friends.& Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W. T. McWilliams in the M. E. church Monday afternoon, and burial in Jeromesville cemetery. Submitted by klynn. [Loudonville Times: 08 April 1926, p. 7]

Neely, Harold E. -Harold E Neely, 66, of 27 Belle Ave., died at Samaritan Hospital Sunday evening after a long illness. Born near Mifflin April 8,1904, he was the son of James and Minnie(Bell) Neely. He formerly worked at the state Highway Department and had been the superintendent of maintenance for the county for more than 25 years. Mr. Neely was a member of the Mifflin United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mary Milligan of Mansfield and Mrs Herman Strine of Ashland. He was preceded in death by his preants and one brother. Funeral service will be held Wed. at 10"30 a.m. at the Heyl Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Suggs officiating. Burial will be in the Ashland County Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[Ashland Times Gazette, Monday, Sept. 20, 1971]

Newkirk, ---- - Mrs. Newkirk, wife of our esteemed townsman, O.S. Newkirk, died Sunday morning at 5 o'clock and was buried Tuesday at 10 o'clock. She was an excellent wife, a loving mother, a faithful friend and her loss will be deeply felt.ASHLAND PRESS: 15 April 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 39 Submitted by Amy

Newkirk, Emily (Barber) - DIED -- April 11th., 1880, after a short and severe illness, Mrs. O.S. Newkirk, aged 60 years, 5 months and 10 days. Emily Barber was born November 1, 1819, in Stark County, Ohio, removed with her parents to Summit County, and afterwards she resided in Wooster, where she married Mr. O.S. Newkirk. After several years they removed to Jeromesville, thence to Ashland, where she died. Her husband and four children, of whom Mrs. Karth, of Mansfield, is the eldest, survive her. Early in life she united with the church and has proven herself throughout life a faithful member. The last Sabbath of life but one, she was in her wonted place at service and class-meeting, and spoke cheeringly of the light she had received this year in her Christian life. We little thought that dawning light would be so soon burst into full orbed day. In the social circle she was mild and considerate, claiming nothing, yet ever ready as she was able to do for others. The home circle will miss her presence most of all, for though kind as a neighbor, true as a friend, faithful as a Christian, she blended all these in the virtues of home life. As wife and mother, she was gentle, forbearing and indulgent. A very large concourse of sympathizing friends thronged the premises at the hour of service. A quartette rendered the music selected by the family, and the pastor spoke of the blessedness of those who die in the Lord. In the mild spring sunlight with buds just swelling into life, she was laid to rest, looking confidently for the resurrection in the last day, and life of the world to come through our Lord Jesus Christ.ASHLAND PRESS: 22 April 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 40 Submitted by Amy

Newman, Jacob - Jacob Newman of Lake Fork, committed suicide Sunday May 4th., by drowning himself in the creek near that place. Cause supposed to be financial trouble.HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 08 May 1879, Vol. 4, No. 45 Submitted by Amy

Newman, R.W. - JEROMESVILLE -- W.S. Fickes went on Sunday to Ashland and brought the body of R.W. Newman, who came by Erie train from Barberton where he had drowned on Tuesday of last week, when fording a stream on foot. The body was taken to the home of Joe Bonham, one mile above town and the funeral held from their home on Monday afternoon. Interment was made in the cemetery here. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Newman, near Lakefork, and leaves a wife and two children.ASHLAND PRESS: 02 April 1913 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Newman, Thelma M. -[unknown paper: 10 June 1987]

Newman, Sarah - Ashland - Died. Near Jeromesville, Ashland County, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1871 of lingering consumption, Mrs. Sarah Newman. She was born in Pennsylvania September 15, 1796. In 1811 with her parents she removed to Jeromesville, now Ashland county. At the age of fifteen she was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. At the age of thirty-two she united in marriage with Andrew Newman, with whom for many years she shared the hardships of a new country. Their house was the home of the weary itinerant. Mother Newman was a faithful attendant on the means of grace and on all suitable occasions she was present to tell of the wonderful love of Jesus and the power of his grace. Her last years were spent in the family of her son-in-law, M. V. Eddy, who gave her every needed care and comfort. Rev. M. Sevill. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. [Ashland Times: 23 March 1871]

Nickels, Ellen -- ELLEN NICKELS - Ellen Nickles, 75, 2531 Ashland County Road 175, RD 1, Loudonville, died Tuesday at Ashland following a lond illness. She was born in Kidron, Feb. 6, 1911, the daughter of David and Dianah Lehman Nussbaum. Mrs. Nickles was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church in McZena and the McZena Community Club. Surviving are five sons, Donald, Oris and Jerry, all of Loudonville, Jim of Smithville and Gene of Marysville; 19 grandchildren; one step grandchild; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ivan Nussbaum of Kidron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, in 1980 and a daughter, Peggy Lou, in 1953. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville conducted by the Rev. Tom Matus. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery near McZena. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family will be present at the evening calling hours. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Hope United Methodist Church or the Gideons Memorial Bibles. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times-Gazette, Wednesday, February 26, 1986]

Nickles, Gene C. -Gene C. Nickles -- Services for former Loudonville resident Gene C. Nickles will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, conducted by Rev. Francis Norris. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery, McZena. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Nickles, 51, of Marysville, died Thursday afternoon at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, after a long illness. He was born Jan. 26, 1944, in Loudonville, the son of Henry and Ellen Nussbaum Nickles. He had been employed for six years at C & J Seating Co. in Marysville. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Marysville. Surviving are one son, Duane of Marysville; three daughters, Brenda Hamilton and Beth Ferryman, both of Bellefontaine and Beverly Nickles of Richwood; seven grandchildren; and four brothers, Donald, Oris and Jerry, all of Loudonville and Jim of Smithville. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland County paper: 20 May 1995]

Nickles, Henry F. - Henry F. Nickles, 70, RD 1, Loudonville, died Sunday morning in his home following an extended illness. He was born Jan. 1, 1910, in Dalton, the son of Fred and Elizabeth Shutt Nickles. He was a farmer and had lived in theLoudonville area for the past 40 years moving to this area from Smithville. He was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, McZena. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Nussbaum Nickles, whom he married Jan. 1, 1933; five sons, Donald, Oris and Jerry, all of Loudonville, Jim of Smithville and Gene of Richwood; 19 grandchildren, one step-grandchild; five great-grandchildren and one brother, Albert Nickles of Dalton. He was preceded in death by his daughter Peggy, in 1952. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Banks-Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, with the Rev. Denny Leinbach officiating. Burial will be in the Pioneer Cemetery near McZena. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday after 2 p.m. where the family will be present from 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Gideons. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette, Ohio, dtg April 1980]

Nickles, Jerry L. -- JERRY L. NICKLES - Jerry L. Nickles, 61, of 223 N. Water St., Loudonville, died Saturday afternoon at his home following a three-month illness. He was born May 5, 1935, in Orrville, the son of Henry and Ellen Nussbaum Nickles. Mr. Nickles was a 1953 graduate of Loudonville High School. He served in the U.S. Army. He had been employed for 32 years at Mansfield Plumbing Products in Perrysville. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Loudonville, where he sang in the church choir and was a trustee. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Leight Nickles, to whom he was married Sept. 26, 1956; four sons, Randy of Robbinsville, N. C., Duane of Sterling, Va. and Leslie and Jon, both of Loudonville; two grandchildren; and three brothers, Donald and Oris, both of Loudonville and James of Smithville. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, with the Rev. Howard Horton officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery near McZena. Friends may call at the Funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family will be present during the evening only. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 123 S. Market St., Loudonville, 44842 or Hospice of North Central Ohio Inc., 1605 County Road 1095, Ashland 44805. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland County, Ohio, dtg August 1996]

Nickles, Megan -- MEGAN NICKLES -- Loudonville - Megan Nickles, 8-day-old daughter of Douglas and Sheryl Nickles of 2251 County Road 377 died Thursday in Akron Children's Hospital. She was born October 16, 1991 in Wooster, Ohio. Surviving in addition to her parents are two brothers, Eric and Kyle Nickles, both at home; grandparents Donald and Jeanette Nickles of Loudonville and John and Roberta Arnold of Wellington; and great-grandparents Willian Tefs of Wellington and LaVerne and Charlotte Newberger of Holiday, Fla. There will be no calling hours, Services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in Pioneer Chapel near McZena by Rev. Robert Schwenk. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery. Byerly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland County, Ohio, dtg October 25, 1991]

Nickles, Peggy Lou -- Graveside services were held this afternoon at five o'clock at Pioneer cemetery for Peggy Lou Nickles, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nickles of Loudonville, route 3, with Rev. Charles Ulmer officiating. Besides her parents she is survived by five brothers, Donald, Jerry, James, Oris and Gene. Arrangements were in charge of the Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 27 October 1952]

Nigh, Ethel M. - - Ashland. Ethel M. Nigh, 85, of Galion, died Thursday in Rosewood Nursing Home in Galion. Born July 27,1898 in Hayesville, she was the daughter of Albert and Jennie Liston Harp She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Galion and the Dorcas Society of the church. Mrs. Nigh is survived by one daughter, Arlene Baker of Fort Meyers, Fla.; three sons, Robert, Gene and James, all of Galion; two brothers, Ray Harp of Ashland and Vernon Harp of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Elsie) Ross and Frances McFadden, both of Ashland; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death on Oct. 24, 1967 by her husband Arthur E. Nigh, whom she married on July 19, 1915; and by two sons and two daughters. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Snyder-Kubach Funeral Home in Galion. Burial will be in Broken Sword Cemetery in Galion with the Rev. John Miller officiating.  Friends may call in the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the First United Church of Christ. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper citation given, hand-dated Sat. 10 Dec. 1983.]

Nigh, Orissa M. . - ASHLAND TIMES-GAZETTE: 06 October 1975 Surnames mentioned: PARSONS, RAUDEBAUGH, MANN Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Nigh, John H. - - Perrysville. John H. Nigh, 62, branch manager of the Farmers & Savings Bank at Perrysville, died Monday morning at his home.A native of Crawford County, most of his life was spent here. He was associated with the Nigh Hatchery 30 years. He also had worked in the Ashland County Auditor's office before joining the bank. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Ashland County Board of Health. Surviving are his wife, Pauline; his mother, Mrs. Orissa Nigh of Perrysville; two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Himes of Mansfield and Mrs. Edgar Haudenschild of Loudonville; a sister, Mrs. Clayton Mann of Perrysville; and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Banks Funeral Home, Loudonville, with the Rev. L. R.Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call any time at the funeral home. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Mansfield News Journal: February 25, 1969, page 9.]

Nigh, Orissa - Perrysville. Mrs. Orissa M. Nigh, 88, of 114 E. First St., Perrysville, died Sunday at the Kettering Hospital in Loudonville after a short illness. The daughter of John and Ellen (Parsons) Raudabaugh, she was born July 31, 1887, in Tiro and had lived in Perrysville most of her life. Mrs. Nigh was a member of the Perrysville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman, and a son, John. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Clayton (Evelyn) Mann of Perrysville, five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Banks-Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville with the Rev. Lee McFarlin officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening Tuesday until the time of services. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Ashland Times Gazette, October 6, 1975, pg. 2]

Norris, Aretas - Tuesday -- Aretas Norris, formerly of Orange, Ashland Co., but latterly of Cincinnati, died suddenly Monday morning. He was stricken with blindness about five years ago, while going from his home to his office, and never regained any part of his sight. He was a man of 50 years of age, an athlete in form, of wonderful energy and ambition. His son was once a clerk in the Savings and Loan company in this city [Mansfield].RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 24 October 1896, Vol. LXXIX, No. 24 Submitted by Amy

Nutter, Rev. Grover C.—Ashland. The Rev. Grover C. Nutter, 86, of 2000 South Center St., Apt. 2, died at his home Tuesday morning.; He was a native of Perry County, O. Rev. Nutter had lived in Ashland for one and a half years, moving here from Lancaster. He was a retired United Methodist minister, having served in pastorates in southern Ohio. A member of the United Methodist Conference, he was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ashland, the Masonic Blue Lodge of Bremen and a 32nd degree Mason.(incomplete) Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Mansfield New Journal, 21 May 1975, p. 8]