From an unidentified, undated newspaper clipping:
"John C. Mottice died at his home, three miles north of Waynesburg, on Friday morning. He was 65 years of age.
"He was a member of the G.A.R. and Lawton Guards, and one of the oldest members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was ruling elder for 25 years.
"Revs. W.E. Hill of East Liverpool, and Rev. Munson officiated at the funeral which took place from the Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment in the new cemetery."