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Oscar Worthington “Worthy” Bishop

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Oscar Worthington “Worthy” Bishop

Birth
Benton Township, Monroe County, Ohio, USA
Death
18 Nov 1937 (aged 53)
Monroe County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section D Lot 44
Memorial ID
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Bishop, Worthy Bishop

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 25, 1937

Funeral services were held at the late home on West Marietta street at 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon followed by final rites at the Woodsfield Church of Christ, for Worthy Bishop, aged 53 years, whose death occurred Thursday of last week [November 18, 1937]. The services were in charge of Rev. Henry Fox, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical church and burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery. Members of Monroe Post No. 87, American Legion conducted their ritualistic services for their departed comrade.

Mr. Bishop was killed while employed by the Maple Height's Construction company of Cleveland in repairing slips on State Route No. 78, east of Woodsfield. His chest was crushed when a bank caved in.

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Kathryn and two sons, James and Billy, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bishop of West Marietta street; one brother and three sisters. Many other relatives and scores of friends also mourn his departure.

Bishop, Worthy Bishop

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 25, 1937

Funeral services were held at the late home on West Marietta street at 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon followed by final rites at the Woodsfield Church of Christ, for Worthy Bishop, aged 53 years, whose death occurred Thursday of last week [November 18, 1937]. The services were in charge of Rev. Henry Fox, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical church and burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery. Members of Monroe Post No. 87, American Legion conducted their ritualistic services for their departed comrade.

Mr. Bishop was killed while employed by the Maple Height's Construction company of Cleveland in repairing slips on State Route No. 78, east of Woodsfield. His chest was crushed when a bank caved in.

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Kathryn and two sons, James and Billy, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bishop of West Marietta street; one brother and three sisters. Many other relatives and scores of friends also mourn his departure.



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