George L. Argabrite

Another veteran of the Civil War, one who wore the blue, was called home the past week. George L. Argabrite of Liverpool, Jackson Co., passed away Saturday, March 18, 1916. Mr. Argabrite was nearing the age of 87 years and death was incident to old age. he was formerly a resident of this county, but moved to the edge of Jackson Co. several years ago where he had resided since.

The deceased was born in Monroe County, but came to Roane County early in life and settled in the Curtis District. He enlisted in the army and served through its entirety in Co. F., 11th WV Regiment, having been present at the surrender of the Confederacy. Following the close of the war, he came home and was united in marriage with Mrs. Emily Ingraham, who survives. Surviving their union: Mrs. Dempsey Parsons, Spencer; Mrs. John Roberts, Rt. 1; Mrs.E. S. Ball, Reedy; W. L. Argabrite, Spencer; and R. C. Argabrite, Liverpool.

Mr. Argabrite was a faithful member of the Methodist-Episcopal Church for many years. He was highly regarded for his sincerity and honesty and was well-loved by all who knew him. He was in Spencer last fall to visit his daughter, Mrs. Parsons, and has a most enjoyable time talking with his old comrades.

The remains were laid to rest Sunday.

The TIMES-RECORD frontpage, 23 March 1916
(Submitted by Jo Ann Stephens)

AGED NEWTON MAN ANSWERS SUMMONS

Daniel J. Salyers, 79, died at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Jarvis, at Newton, at 12:30 Tuesday morning, following an illness of three weeks, of old age infirmities. Funeral rites were held from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. John Smith and burial was made in the Smith Cemetery on Blown Timber by the Hardman Conrad Funeral Home. The deceased was born at Newton, a son of Solomon and Polly McGlothlin Salyers. For years he operated a farm until illness forced his retirement. His wife, Ellen Dobbins Salyers, preceded him in death and there are no immediate survivors.

The Times Record, Spencer, WV, Thursday, February 20 1941, Vol.-45 No.- 8
(Submitted by Teresa McCune)

MCMILLAN RITES

Walter McMillan, 92, of Route e, Spencer, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Guy Jordan, at 7:40 p,m. last Thursday. Death was attributed to a stroke and followed a four-day illness.

He was the lone survivor of a group of men who helped establish this city's first banking institution, known as The Bank of Spencer.

Mr. McMillan was engaged in the lumber business for many years wand was known throughout this section.

He was born on Feb. 16, 1861, in Marshall county, the son of Jordan and Bethsheba Knox McMillan. He moved to Roane from Wood county in 1867.

His wife, Mrs. Alma Brannon McMillan. died in 1944.

The deceased had been a member of the Otto A.C. Church since 1918. He helped erect the church structure.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Guy Jordan of Route 2, Spencer, and Mrs. Catherine Weltner, of Parkersburg; three sons, Hal and Leon of Otto and Akron; one sister, Mrs. Ollie Chambers of Wichita Falls, Texas; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Rites were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Otto A. C. Church with the Revs. Herbert Spencer and Stanley Rowh officiating. Burial was in the Otto Cemetery under direction of the Sinnett funeral home.

(Walter McMillan passed away July 30, 1953)
(Submitted by Evelyn Bissell Starcher)

Alice M. Epling was born August 26th 1870. Departed this life July 25th, 1927, aged 57 years 10 month and 29 days. She was the daughter of Henry Clay and Eliza Boggs. She was born in the state of Ky. and came to this state while quite young and remained here till the time of her death. She was the wife of F. J. Epling. She leaves to mourn their loss, a husband and five daughters. Mrs. Eupha Ferrell, Mrs. Lepha McMillan, Mrs. Eurah McMillan, Mrs. Stacle Niday, of Otto, W. Va. and Ocie Ferrell of Wheeling and one son Fred who has preceded her in death six years ago. She professed faith in Christ about 30 years ago and was baptized by Rev. W. H. Dougherty, and united with the Banner A. C. Church which she was member till about 8 years ago, when she united with the Otto A. C. Church, by letter, which she was a member at the time of her death. She was Supt. of the Otto Sunday School when called by the enemy death. She will be sadly missed in the home, the church, the Sunday school, and the community in which she lived, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. She was laid to rest in the Home Cemetery by the side of her son Fred, to await the morning of the resurrection, when she will come forth, crowned with immortal faith never to die her home church in the presence again. Her funeral was preached in of a large concourse of people, by her pastor, the writer.

Isa. 25-8. He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces. Sad indeed it was to hear the last farewell, and to see the many tears of sorrow from the eyes of the broken hearted.

Farewell dear but not forever
There will be a glorious dawn
We shall meet to part no never
On the resurrection morn
Tho. thy darling from lies sleeping
In the cold silent tomb
Thou shall have a glorious waking
When the blessed Lord doth come
Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep
From which none ever wake to sleep
A calm and undisturbed repose
Unbroken by the last of foes
Asleep in Jesus, far from thee
Thy kindred and their graves may be
But thine is still a blessed sleep
From which none ever wake to weep
Weep not that her race is run
God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work like hers is done
'Till then we yield with gladness Our Mother to Him to keep
And rejoice in sweet assurance
He giveth his loved one sleep
Herbert Spencer

(Submitted by Evelyn Bissell Starcher)

Alice McMillan VanDevender

Mrs. Charles E. VanDevender, of Parkersburg, died Saturday night at 12 o'clock. She has been ill but a few days and her death was caused from a complication of diseases. She was 67 years of age and is survived by her husband and four daughters, all of whom were with their mother at her death; Mrs. E. L. March, of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. W. C. Bingham, of St. Petersburg, Fla; and Mrs. Bertie VanDevender Smith and Mrs. O. L. Wells, of Parkersburg. The deceased was a sister of S. B. Thompson, who left Monday with Mr. Thompson and Miss Kathleen Thompson for Parkersburg to attend the funeral which occurred Monday afternoon. (1921)

(Submitted by Evelyn Bissell Starcher)