"Mrs. Mary Carrothers, widow of Geo. W. Carrothers, died at her home west of town last Monday, January 27, 1896, after a brief illness from la grippe and heart trouble. Her rather sudden death was a shock to her many friends in this town and community. Mrs. Carrothers was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Dye, former residents of this town. She was born at Grandview Washington County, Ohio, May 7th, 1816, and removed with her parents to Woodsfield when quite young. She was married to George W. Carrothers May 17th, 1838. To them five children were born, four of whom are living, viz.: Mrs. R.P. Yoho, of this place; Mrs. John Smyth, of Graysville; Mrs. Frank Hines, residing near town; and Miss Annie, who resided with her mother at the time of her death.
Mrs. Carrothers was a member of the Baptist church, and a king christian lady whose life was filled with usefulness.
Her remains were laid to rest by the side of those of her husband in the Woodsfield cemetery Wendesday morning after appropriate services,
conducted by Rev. Alfred Walls."
The Monroe Gazette, Woodsfield, Ohio, January 30, 1896
"Mrs. Mary Carrothers, wife of the late George W. Carrothers, died at her home near Woodsfield January 27, in the 80th year of her age. Her death was somewhat unexpected and was caused by la grippe and heart trouble. Mrs. Carrothers, who was the daughter of John R. and Priscilla Dye, was born at Grandview, Washington county, Ohio, May 7, 1816. She was married to George W. Carrothers May 17, 1838. To this union five children were born - four of whom are still living. Mrs. Carrothers had a wide circle of relatives and friends. She was a kind and obliging neighbor, ready to assist those who were so unfortunate as to need aid. She had been a member of the Baptist church for many years and lived an upright christian life. The funeral services took place at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning and were largely attended. Rev. Alfred Walls was the minister in charge. Interment in the Woodsfield cemetery."
The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, January 30, 1896
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