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     Edgar Chapman McNutt was born on 16 September 1926 at Mineral City, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.^2,3,4 He was the son of Samuel Chapman McNutt and Ina Belle Hudnell.¹ Edgar Chapman McNutt married Mary Josephine Nicholas on 29 September 1951.¹ Edgar Chapman McNutt died on 11 November 1995 at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 69.^1,3 His obituary read, "Edgar C. McNutt, 69, of Folsam Rd. NW, Carrollton, died Saturday afternoon in Aultman Hospital at Canton after suffering an apparent heart attack in his home. Born Sept.16, 1926 in Mineral City, he was a son of the late Samuel and Ina Belle Hudnell McNutt. He was a World War II Army veteran and a 35-year employee of the Timken Company, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Baxter's Ridge Methodist Church near Carrollton and a 35-year member of the Golden Circle Club in Canton. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Nicholas, whom he married Sept. 29,1951; a daughter, Mrs. Thompson (Donna) Hanna of Carrollton; two grandaughters; and four sisters, Ruby Beckett and Kathleen Nicholas of Carrollton, Betty Smitley of Mineral City and Lenora Hudnell of Albany, O. He is also survived by an extended family of several half-brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Sweeney-Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton with Pastor Ralph Keck officiating. Burial will be in the Baxter's Ridge Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday afternoon informally and Monday evening from 7 to 9 with the family present."⁴ He was buried at Baxters Ridge Cemetery, New Harrisburg, Carroll County, Ohio.^1,3

     Ruby Leona McNutt was born on 6 October 1924 at East Sparta, Stark County, Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Chapman McNutt and Ina Belle Hudnell.¹ Ruby Leona McNutt married Robert James Beckett, son of James Tyler Beckett and Minnie Myrtle Jackson, on 25 September 1940 at North Industry, Stark County, Ohio.^1,3,2 Ruby Leona McNutt died on 28 April 2001 at Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 76.^1,2 She was buried at Baxters Ridge Cemetery, New Harrisburg, Carroll County, Ohio.^1,3

     Robert James Beckett was born on 6 May 1915 at Jacobsburg, Belmont County, Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of James Tyler Beckett and Minnie Myrtle Jackson.¹ Robert James Beckett married Ruby Leona McNutt, daughter of Samuel Chapman McNutt and Ina Belle Hudnell, on 25 September 1940 at North Industry, Stark County, Ohio.^1,2,3 Robert James Beckett died on 25 September 1983 at Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 68.^1,2 He was buried at Baxters Ridge Cemetery, New Harrisburg, Carroll County, Ohio.^1,2

     James Tyler Beckett was born on 16 April 1868 at Ohio.² He died on 4 July 1929 at Ohio at age 61.²

     Minnie Myrtle Jackson was born on 30 January 1876 at Ohio.² She died on 2 March 1960 at Ohio at age 84.²

     Gertrude Kathleen McNutt was born on 11 April 1928 at East Sparta, Stark County, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Chapman McNutt and Ina Belle Hudnell.¹ Gertrude Kathleen McNutt married Charles William Nicholas, son of Paris Dye Nicholas and Ethel Daisy Cook, on 3 October 1952.¹ Gertrude Kathleen McNutt died on 3 January 2006 at Chase Center, Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Athens County, Ohio.¹

     Betty Eileen McNutt was born on 27 May 1929 at Mineral City, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Samuel Chapman McNutt and Ina Belle Hudnell.¹ Betty Eileen McNutt married Eugene Smitley Sr., son of George H. Smitley and Grace M. Seibert, on 26 August 1947.¹ Betty Eileen McNutt died on 11 March 2007 at Amberwood Manor, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, at age 77.^3,4 Her obituary read, "Betty Eileen Smitley, 77, of Mineral City died early Sunday morning, March 11, 2007, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia. A daughter of the late Samuel and Ina Hudnall McNutt, Betty was born on May 27, 1929, in Mineral City, O. Betty attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was known as a caretaker and baker. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Smitley, whom she married Aug. 26, 1947; daughter, Cathy; sons, Wilbur, George, and Eugene Jr; brothers, Donald, Edgar, Franklin, Samuel Jr. and Henry; sisters, Ruby and Cathleen Lenor. She is survived by her daughters, Betty (Leroy) Able of Bolivar, O., and Grace (Timothy) LeMay of Carrollton, O; son, Eric (Jacqueline) Smitley of Zoar, O; 10 grand-children; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth and Linda; brothers, Orvil, Larry, Gary, Floyd, Michael and Joseph; and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call Wednesday, March 14, 2007, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Linn-Hert Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Linn-Hert Geib Funeral Home's Chapel. Interment will follow in the Ridgecrest Memory Gardens. Those unable to attend are invited to send condolences to the family, sign an online guest registry and view a memorial to Mrs. Smitley by visiting the funeral home's Web site. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1212 Kelly St. NW, New Philadelphia, O. 44663."⁴ She was buried at Ridgecrest Memory Gardens, Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.³

     Eugene Smitley Sr. was born on 9 September 1925 at Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of George H. Smitley and Grace M. Seibert.¹ Eugene Smitley Sr. married Betty Eileen McNutt, daughter of Samuel Chapman McNutt and Ina Belle Hudnell, on 26 August 1947.¹ Eugene Smitley Sr. died on 12 October 1993 at Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 68.³ He was buried at Ridgecrest Memory Gardens, Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.^1,2

     George H. Smitley was born on 10 January 1887 at Ohio.² He died on 13 June 1925 at Ohio at age 38.²

     Grace M. Seibert was born in September 1889 at Ohio.²

     Garold Frank McNutt was born on 29 August 1931 at Athens County, Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Chapman McNutt and Ina Belle Hudnell.¹ Garold Frank McNutt died on 11 May 1976 at Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 44.^1,2 He was buried at Baxters Ridge Cemetery, New Harrisburg, Carroll County, Ohio.^1,2

     Samuel Chapman McNutt Jr. was born on 6 February 1935 at Hebardville, Athens County, Ohio.¹ He was the son of Samuel Chapman McNutt and Ina Belle Hudnell.¹ Samuel Chapman McNutt Jr. died on 13 April 1994 at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, at age 59.¹ He was cremated.²

     Henry John McNutt Sr. was born on 8 May 1941 at Stark County, Ohio.¹ He was the son of Samuel Chapman McNutt and Goldie Irene "Clara" Murphy.¹ Henry John McNutt Sr. died on 18 April 1993 at Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 51.¹ He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park (now East Avenue Cemetery), New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.¹

     Orville Kenneth McNutt was born on 8 October 1942.¹ He was the son of Samuel Chapman McNutt and Goldie Irene "Clara" Murphy.¹ Orville Kenneth McNutt died on 20 February 2011 at age 68.² His obituary read, "Orville K. McNutt age 68, of Canton, passed
away Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011 following a brief illness. He was employed with Winters Foundry for 28 years. Orville is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Goldie McNutt. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Margaret McNutt; five children, Bonnie, Crystal, Kenneth, Randy and Sherri; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grand-children; and many brothers and sisters. Calling hours will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel. Funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. in Bethel Baptist Church, 1135 Churchmont SE, Canton, OH 44707. In lieu of flowers contributions in Orville's memory may be made to Crystal Ney c/o
Reed Funeral Home."²

     Leona Gladys McNutt was born on 1 May 1904 at Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Charles McNutt and Mary Ann Tuttle.¹ Leona Gladys McNutt married Stavros A. Efstathiou circa 1923.³ Leona Gladys McNutt died on 28 April 1982 at Stark County, Ohio, at age 77.²

     Stavros A. Efstathiou was born on 25 December 1893 at Greece.¹ He married Leona Gladys McNutt, daughter of William Charles McNutt and Mary Ann Tuttle, circa 1923.² Stavros A. Efstathiou died on 25 April 1974 at Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 80.¹

     Lilly Olive McNutt was born on 4 August 1906 at Morgan County, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of William Charles McNutt and Mary Ann Tuttle.¹ Lilly Olive McNutt married William Cole.¹ Lilly Olive McNutt died on 23 April 2006 at Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, at age 99.¹ She was buried at Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, East Steubenville, Brooke County, West Virginia.¹

     William Cole was born on 24 September 1880 at Dodrich, West Virginia.¹ He married Lilly Olive McNutt, daughter of William Charles McNutt and Mary Ann Tuttle.¹ William Cole died on 20 July 1960 at Steubanville, Jefferson County, Ohio, at age 79.¹

     Leah Burdesta McNutt was born on 7 March 1908 at Morgan County, Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Charles McNutt and Mary Ann Tuttle.¹ Leah Burdesta McNutt married Joseph Adams Blackburn, son of John Irwin Blackburn and Margaret Ann Robinson, on 6 January 1938 at Stark County, Ohio.¹ Leah Burdesta McNutt died on 17 September 2001 at Hennis Care Centre, Boliver, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, at age 93.^1,2 She was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, Canton, Stark County, Ohio.^1,2

     Joseph Adams Blackburn was born on 23 December 1884 at Ohio.^2,3,4 He was the son of John Irwin Blackburn and Margaret Ann Robinson.¹ Joseph Adams Blackburn married Leah Burdesta McNutt, daughter of William Charles McNutt and Mary Ann Tuttle, on 6 January 1938 at Stark County, Ohio.¹ Joseph Adams Blackburn died on 24 November 1958 at Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 73.^1,3 He was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, Canton, Stark County, Ohio.^1,3

     John Irwin Blackburn was born in September 1857.¹ He died in 1953.¹

     Margaret Ann Robinson was born in May 1864.¹ She died on 28 August 1928 at age 64.¹

     Mishie D. McNutt was born on 7 February 1912.¹ He was the son of William Charles McNutt and Mary Ann Tuttle.¹ Mishie D. McNutt married Anna Maxwell.¹ Mishie D. McNutt married Bousha u.¹ Mishie D. McNutt married Michelle Jane u.¹ Mishie D. McNutt married Marsha u.¹ Mishie D. McNutt married Oreda Waters.¹ Mishie D. McNutt died on 12 May 1998 at Galveston County, Texas, at age 86.¹ He was buried at Bowman Cemetery, Pike Township, Stark County, Ohio.¹

     Letha Lavina McNutt was born on 13 September 1910 at Morgan County, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of William Charles McNutt and Mary Ann Tuttle.¹ Letha Lavina McNutt married Harry William Ross, son of Amos Henderson Ross and Anna B. Ross, on 5 January 1938 at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.¹ Letha Lavina McNutt became Carol Diane Ross's adoptive mother in 1947.¹ Letha Lavina McNutt became Ted Ross's adoptive mother in 1949.¹ Letha Lavina McNutt died on 13 February 1972 at Highland Hospital, Oakland, Alameda County, California, at age 61.¹ Her obituary read, "Visitation for Mrs. Letha L. Ross, 61, of 1115 W. Barry, will be held after noon Wednesday at the Hursen Undertakers, 929 W. Belmont. Mrs. Ross died Sunday in Oakland, Calif. She was the wife of the Rev. Harry W. Ross, pastor of the Pillar of Fire Church, 1115 W Barry. Other survivors incluse a daughter, Mrs. Diane McKeen, and a son, Teddy. Services will be held later this week in Zarephath, N.J."²

     James Marshal Griffith was born in September 1854 at Greene County, Pennsylvania.² He died on 9 July 1934 at age 79.¹

     Mary Rebecca Ann Rush was born on 27 October 1866 at Marshall County, West Virginia.² She died on 14 February 1908 at North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at age 41.¹

     Francis Dale McNutt Jr. was born on 29 June 1933 at Carpenter/Tuppers Plains, Meigs County, Ohio.¹ He was the son of Ira Francis McNutt Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Griffith.¹ Francis Dale McNutt Jr. became Rose Marie McNutt's adoptive father on 22 June 1995 at Tuscarawas County, Ohio.¹ Francis Dale McNutt Jr. died on 31 July 2008 at Dover Union Hospital, Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, at age 75.² His obituary read, "Francis D. McNutt, age 75, of Mineral City went home to be with his Lord Thursday afternoon in Union Hospital. Born 1933 in Tuppers Plains, Meigs Co., O., a son of the late Ira and Margaret (Griffith) McNutt, he had been a Mineral City resident for the last 15 years. Frances was an ordained minister and had served as Pastor at Trinity Miracle Revival Center in Urhichsville for about 6 years , and previously worked at Sparta Ceramic for 15 years and had been Mayor of Barnhill, O. for four years. He attended Sandy Valley Church of God and had served with the U.S.Army. Francis loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman, and his main desire was to preach. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Lester Kauffman, five sisters and seven brothers. He is survived by his wife, Willa Fern (Burton) McNutt with whom he celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on March 31; 10 children and their spouses, Frances Fern and Don Johnson, Kathy Young and Nathanael McNutt all of Fresno, Robert and Amy McNutt and Stephen and Janet McNutt, all of Akron, Sandra and Lawrence Mann of Uhichsville, Cynthia and James Stout of Barnhill, Philip McNutt of Malaga Wash., Jerry McNutt of Louisville, Ky., and Rose Marie McNutt of the home; one sister Flora Long of New Philadelphia; his twin brother and sister-in-law Franklin and Norma McNutt of Magnolia; 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; special neice Carol Sue McNutt; special cousin, Mark Griffith; and former son-in-law, James Young. His family meant the world to Francis. A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Sandy Valley Church of God with his daughter, Pastor Sandra Mann and Pastor Clifford Hughes officiating. Interment will be in Dutch Valley Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. in the Frinefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia. In leiu of flowers, contributions in Mr. McNutt's name may be made to the Francis D. McNutt Trust, c/o Directions Credit Union, 1127 4th ST. NW, New Philadelphia,O. 44663."² He was buried at Dutch Valley Cemetery, Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.¹