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A. R. G. Guy (Re: Zanesville, Ohio burial record.)
Only his initials are used in the cemetery record.
The Daily Signal, Zanesviile, Ohio
Feb 6, 1897

The remains of A. R. G. Guy who died at Gallipolis were brought here this evening
over the C & MV Railway. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.

The funeral for Professor A. R. Guy took place from St. Paul A. M. E church, a large number of friends being present from Gallipolis. Bauers Band headed the cortege to Woodlawn. Rev. J. S. Ferguson conducted the ceremony.

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Daniel M Guy, 90 (colored) one time associate of the old colored schools of the city and a retired mail carrier, died at 10 a.m. today in the home in 202 Buckingham street. In failing health in recent years, his condition received further complication when he suffered a fractured hip from a fall
Jan 15.
Born December 15, 1851 in Muskingum County, Mr. Guy was the son of Allan and Nancy Guy and is the last of his immediate family. He attended Oberlin college and as a graduate of that institution came to Newark in 1875 to take charge of a school for colored children. A thorough and painstaking teacher, his regime lasted through 13 years
until the colored schools were closed in 1888 by the Arnett bill, which requires the colored children to attend school with the white children. The old school building in which Mr. Guy served as teacher still stands in 58 Hoover street. During the period 1889 to 1920 Mr. Guy served as a city mail carrier, retiring from this position at age 69. Last April 2, Mr. and Mrs Guy had quietly celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in their home.
He is survived by his wife, Dora E. Guy, of the home and nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Four children have preceded him in death.The body will be moved from the E. V. McCament funeral home to the residence in 202 Buckingham street. Funeral services will be held in the A.M.E. church. Conducting the services will be Elder W. R. Robinson of the Seventh Day Adventist church, Columbus, of which Mr. Guy was a member. Mr. Robinson will be assisted by Rev. Gaar Davis of the A. M. E. church. Burial will be made in Cedar Hill cemetery.

Died: Jan 31, 1942
Obituary courtesy of Licking County Chapter, O.G.S.

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Earl Melvin Guy, 69, (colored) resident of 200 Monroe street, died today at  2:10 a.m. (Nov 30, 1948) in Newark Hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday. He was taken ill last Thursday.
A former resident of Zanesville, he had been employed here as a janitor in local business houses.
Born Sept. 17, 1879 in Zanesville, he was the son of Charles A. and Samantha (Tate) Guy.
Survivors include a brother, Jay Guy of Cleveland, and two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Stewart of New York City and Mrs Anna Woodson of Findlay. The body is at the Bounds Van Wey Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Probably a Licking County, Ohio newspaper.
Obituary courtesy of the Licking County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical
Society Library