Starcher, Josie Elizabeth Unrue (Mrs. E. E.)

Passed: 1914-09-06

Age: 48

Source: Mountaineer

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1914-09-11

Information:   Mrs. E. E. Starcher was taken to the Kessler Hospital at Huntington on last Friday afternoon where she was operated on for appendicitis at 8 o'clock that evening.  She rallied from the shock and for a time it was thought she would recover.  On Sunday morning she suffered a sinking spell and it was apparent that the end was near.  Her husband, one sister, Mrs. C. F. Kerwood, were at her bedside when she passed away at midnight Sunday.  Her sons, who were notified Sunday afternoon, arrived two hours after death had occurred.      A sincere, Christian hearted woman, a truly noble woman, a devoted wife whose influence was always intended for right and suffering humanity, has passed to her reward.  She is survived by her husband, two sons, W. Paul and Starling C. Starcher, her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Unrue, four sisters, Mrs. E. E. Stewart and Mrs. A. D. Sayre of Evans, Mrs. O. D. Parsons of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. C. F. Kerwood of West Ripley, and one brother, Julius Unrue of Route 2, also survive.      Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the United Brethren Church, Rev. C. Robinson, assisted by Rev. J. L. West, officiating.  The remains were interred on Pine Hill.  The services at the grave were in charge of the Order of the Eastern Star, of which she was a member.   Josie Elizabeth Unrue Starcher was born August 5, 1866, died September 6, 1914, aged 48 years, 1 month and 1 day, was married to E. E. Starcher June 28, 1883.  To this union were born two sons, Starling C. and Paul Starcher.  She leaves a father and mother, four sisters and one brother to mourn their loss.  About 25 years ago she professed religion and united with the United Brethren Church and remained a loyal and consistent member until her death.  She was especially interested in Sunday School work, and during the last few years was seldom absent from her class.  During the last few months she had been intensley religious, thinking and talking but little other than the Bible and religion.  It can truly be said she was a good neighbor and while she was always busy, yet she found time to help those in need.  Her hands have smoothed the pillow of sickness and carried comfort to many of her associates which seemed to be one of her great pleasures...........................[written by Rev. Robinson]  (McIntyre)