BETHEL ASSOCIATION OBITS 1963

Bartley, Sinda   With much sadness I will attempt to write an obituary of our beloved mother, Sinda Bartley.  Mother was born July 4, 1870 and deceased this life May 22, 1947, making her stay here on earth 77 years, 10 months, 18 days.  Mother was the daughter of Wilson and Beavie Mullins.  She was married to John Henry Bartley and to this union were born four children, three girls, Sarah Calvert, Mellie Adkins, and Haley Stanley, one boy, Leonard Bartley.  Mother was so sweet and kind to us children and we loved her.  We will miss her very much.  It was so hard to give her up.  Mother joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1941 and was baptized by Elder Mack Cantrell at the bold Camp Church.  She loved to go to church and would get so happy when she heard good preaching.  Mother loved to stay with me and I loved to have her setting around so that I could just look at her and enjoyed waiting on her.  She would say, “Why do you children want me to stay?  I can’t do any work.”  She wasn’t any trouble and it was a great comfort to me to have her here.  I hope our loss is her Heavenly gain.  I have a hope that I will see her some sweet day in the land of the blest.  Written by her broken hearted daughter  Haley Stanley

Compton, Shade-It is with much sadness, I try to write an obituary of my loving husband, Shade Compton.  He was the son of Floyd and Mary Jane Compton. Both preceded him in death. He met this awful accident May 29, making his stay here on earth 53 years, 6 months. He was married to Virgie Mondrage, 24 years, 6 months. to this union was born 3 children, Kennith Compton, Arlington, VA., Christine Stallard, Fort Riley, Kansas and Darral Compton at home. He leaves to mourn his loss a lonely companion, 3 children, 10 bothers and sisters, Merky, Cora, Margie, Maggie, Eva, Carrie, Ruffus, Claude, Less and Bill and a host of friends and relatives. Daddy did not join any church but I believe with all my heart, soul and  mind that Daddy is resting in the Paradise of God. He told Brother Nuborn Robinson he had a hope when he left here and he has told me so many time he was just as good as the Lord wanted him to be until he shows me better and there isn't a thing I can do until  he does. He was  strong believe in the Regular Baptist and by all means by the Salvation of god. It would lease him on church time to fix for company and his door was always open for everyone. Oh how we thank God for everything. Fred, my son, was with him and he said he prayed all the time. We know we have as n all Merciful God. He won't turn a beggar down. He did not forget all his friends. He said to tell them all to be good. Oh how we loved Daddy, but the Greatest love of all is our heavenly Father's love. So I can say is just rest on, Daddy. I have a hope I will meet you again so children don't forget the good advice your Daddy left you. We will be waiting on the day we can join you and oh what a happy meeting that will be. I want to thank all the friends and neighbors for lending a helping hand through this. So may the Good Lord Bless You all is Our Prayers.  Written by Rosa and family

Cox, Floyd Haze-was born October 22 1877.  He passed from this life, June 1 1962, at the age of 85 years. He was married to Elizabeth Mullins, November 15, 1900.  His wife died in the year 1957.  to this union was born five sons and four daughters. One deceased in the year 1948.  He joined the Old Regular Baptist, in the year 1927. He as baptized by Elder Ballard Baker. He leaves eight children and a host of grandchildren and friends to mourn his loss. We feel out loss is Heaven's gain. Written by Allen Cox and Sarepta Cox

Hill, Pinkie-By the help of the Lord I will try to write an obituary of our beloved sister in Christ, whom was born Oct 11, 1926 being 36 years of age. Sister Pinkie was the daughter of Brother Henry and Sister Sarah Gilbert. She was married to Phillip Hill and to this union was born 6 children, 4 preceding her in death 2 still living, 1 boys and 1 girl. Sister Pinkie joined the church July 1950 and was  a faithful member until death.  She always said she would never move her membership. She wanted to stay at home until God called her home and we feel the Lord said it is enough. "Come home," Sister Pinkie had been blind for about 12 years, but when he said come home all the blindness was gone. Because he said I am the light of the City. Sister Pinkie as we know is here in the Casket, mother of the blessed children, but the real one under the alter, awaiting the change in the Resurrection, when it will come up a spiritual body. She leaves to mourn her loss, Phillip, her husband who was so good to her and the 2 dear children who took such good care of her. She never did see this little girl Dorthy Gale, May the Lord of Heaven protect it and Richard James Hill.  She leaves a lonesome mother, Sister Sarah , C.D., and Lawrence and Kennith. Three sisters, Odell, Emogene and Beula, and a host of friends to m mourn her loss and brothers and sisters  in Christ. But our hope is we will meet again some day when there will be no more troubles and no more parting. It will be a family reunion, the generation of Jesus Christ never to part no more.
Written by a brother in hope General Mullins

Johnson, George   I will try in my weakness to write a few words in memory of my Dear Daddy, George Johnson.  He was the son of Cas and Causby Johnson.  He was born Nov. 27, 1889 and departed this life June 2, 1962, age 73 years, 6 months, 6 days.  He was married Lockwood Mullins Feb. 25, 1909.  To them were born 5 children, 2 boys and 3 girls.  One girl died in infancy.  They are Elsie Johnson, Shelbyana, KY, Earl Johnson, Chicago Ill, Ezra Johnson, Jenkins, KY, Edna Rose, Payne Gap, KY.  Mother died Oct 20, 1918. Dad then married Rosa Stanley.  To this union was born 3 children.  1 boy and 2 girls, Virnel Johnson, deceased, Helen Vanover, Jenkins, Ky, Nona Whitaker, Payne Gap, KY.  Rosa died.  He later married Hattie Hampton, who also preceded.  He then married Nonnie King.  She died Aug. 25, 1959.  Dad joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Mr. Zion July 1953 and was baptized the 2^nd Sunday in July at Bethel.  He lived a faithful member until death.  He wasn’t able to go to church very much.  He suffered a stroke in January 1959, but that didn’t hinder him from serving the Lord.  He said he was just waiting for the Lord to call him home out of this world of sin and sorrow.  I feel he is sleeping in the arms of sweet Jesus and in coming Resurrection he will come forth arrayed in glorious grace to live eternally in the City of God.  I have a hope of living with him and mother again.

Verse

I miss you dear daddy

While here on earth I roam

I hope tome you and mother

When Jesus calls me home

Written by his broken hearted daughter Edna Rose

Perrigan, Rufus-It is with much sadness that I try to wrier an obituary of my Loving father, Rufus Perrigan. He as the son of Mary and Fletch Perrigan. Born November 22, 1909,  he deceased this life November 22, 1962, making his stay here sixty-two years. He was married to Susie Turner, April 13, 1921. To this union was born eight children, Clarence Perrigan, Clinchco; Emmit Harlow, Clinchco, Va.; Ruth Harrison, Clinchco, Va.; Ray Perrigan, Clinchco, Va.; Hurshell Perrigan, Alexandria, Va.; Ann Fleming, Clintwood. Va.; and two deceased, Agness and Violet. He leaves to mourn his loss; a lonely companion 6 children; 10 grandchildren; 3 brothers: Linkus and Emory Perrigan of Clinchco, Va.; and John Perrigan of Haysi, Va., and sister, Minnie Yates. Daddy Joined the Old Regular Baptist Church September 3, 1939and was clerk of the Union Association for 12 years, and clerk of the Turner Church for 16 years, also clerk of Bethel Association 2 months. He stood on the good old Doctrine of the Bethel Association "Salvation by the Grace of God." The church has lost a good member, and a good clerk. He always tried to give the church good advice and begged them to stand up for what was right.  He said on his death bed "I Know I've not got long here, but I am willing to die on the good old Doctrine we have had ad Turner church.:  Mother you have been so good to Daddy. One day and night before Daddy fell asleep, he seemed in church singing and shaking hands with his brothers and sisters. he started a song Salvation, Oh the Name I love.  I could write a book on daddy and not say all the good things he said. He bore his sickness with so much patience and never got worried. He said, "I want to do all my suffering here: and I believe daddy did. We asked him what he wanted for his birthday, and he said "I just want to go Home.: I feel that Daddy is enjoying that sweet home that he ahs longed for. He said to mother when were talking about flowers, "You and the children have given me flowers while I lived that are the prettiest flowers on Earth." Daddy always filled his seat in church as long as he was able, and after he got till he couldn't go he wanted Mother and us to go. We couldn't' hardly stand to leave him, but e would go on to please him. he always wanted to know if we had a good meeting when we got back. It would please him when the brothers and sisters would come to see him. He told us children not to worry over him and he wanted to thank all the good neighbors for the way they lended a helping hand. I hope the Lord will reward you all.  I could write on and on about Daddy, we loved him so much, our Heavenly Father loved  you best you don't need our care now. I believe you have reached your reward in Eternal Glory, and now resting from your labor. So rest on daddy; we are waiting for the day we can join you, and oh what a happy joining it will be . So many the Good Lord bless you all is our prayers.  Written by Oasie and children
Just a word for myself: Brother Rufus has left a light here in Turner church and this community that will never go out.

Rose, Maude-It is with a sad heart I try to write a few lines in memory of my dear mother in law. Maudie Rose was born June 28, 1884, she departed this life March 2, 1960.  She was the daughter of Tom Hamilton. Early in life she met and married Pat Rose. to this union 15 children were born, 10 boys and 5 girls. Her good husband and 5 children preceded he in death. She has joined the Regular Baptist Church 35 or 40 years ago and live a faithful member until death. I have heard her say so many time she had a home not made with hands eternal and in the heavens. I believe that she is resting around the throne of God waiting the redemption of the body. Then she will gather her robe about her and go shouting to glory   Written by her Daughter in law Edna Rose

Smith, Anna Marie-With a sad and lonely feeling, I hope the Lord will direct my mind tow write the obituary of my loving niece, Nadine Smith. born March 11, 1934.  She departed this life June 2, 1963, making her stay on earth 29 years, 3 months and 17 days. She was the daughter of Curtis and Francis Silcos of Haysi, Virginia. She was united in marriage to Paul Smith of Rt.1, Clintwood, and they made their home in Baltimore, Maryland. That's where she lived when she was called away so sudden, and her body is sleeping there to await the resurrection of the dead, but here at home her sweet memory will always remain. She leaves a broken hearted husband and six little children to mourn her loss. One infant son preceded her in death. Still living are four daughter, Debra, Jennifer and Iline and two sons, Timothy and Thomas, who are twins. to Paul I'd like to say although I haven't had the privilege to know him very well, I know there will be many lonesome hours but may God help you to put your trust in Christ, who will help guide  you with these little children. "To rear them in the way they should go, and that will be the way to meet mother rand little one gone on before. She loved her family.  That seemed to be her conversation for the last time I talked with her, which was a sad occasion for both of us. During the death of my father and her grandfather just three and a half short months before she was called which shocked us all. Bu I feel it is one of the tribulations we face in this life. The Bible tells us of a great multitude clothed in white robes, saying. these are they which came out of great tribulations and have washed their robes in blood of the Lamb. How wonderful.  For the Lamb, which is the midst of the throne shall feed them and shall lead them unto fountains of living waters and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. That is a great comfort for those who weep and mourn in this life. She professed a hope in Christ and joined the Church of Christ in Baltimore. She also leaves her Father and Mother to mourn her loss with five brothers:   J. R., Willard, Mac, Gleason, Andy Paul and Bobby. Four sisters: Mrs. Justine Mullins, Mrs. Verneal Hill and Mrs. Kelsie Mae Sykes, all living in Chicago, Ill. and Pamela Jean at home,  Willard,  J. R. and Gleason also in Chicago. Also two grandmothers survive, Mrs. Pricy Ann Coleman of California and Mrs. Elvina. Bartley of Elkhorn  City. Ky„ with a host of friends and relatives. I feel to say many friends of Brother Curt's and Sister Francis's know and remember Nadine's  life well.  She was reared in the family of Old Regular Baptist and many of them have visited this humble home and know how kind and soft spoken she was and always seemed to love to help prepare and serve them with a smile of affectionate love that seemed to bound in her heart and I believe that same heart loved her Lord and when she went to bed that night, as usual and went to sleep it was only to awake m the arms of Jesus. So to this large bereaved family and host of friends, if we could only let faith set a vision of Jesus and those loved ones who have answered the call of death. That we all must answer and our only weapon is prayer and faith in God, and if are blessed to have that spirit, surely it will be more pleasant to travel on down to the evening of time when life is ended on earth to begin eternally in Heaven where the family of God will be united in peace and love. The love that has bound them so close with the Good Shepherd who said, "The good shepherd giveth his life for his sheep." Oh Sweet is the Promise. Nadine's funeral  will be preached at the Regular memorials of the sleeping ones at the  Hill cemetery near Mt. Olive Church. Ministers called are Brother Bert Nowlin, Brother Manis Mullins, Brother Conrad Stallard, Brother John Dotson and others who wish to attend the memorial. So may the Good Lord Bless everyone. Especially this family to feel their loss is heaven's gain.  Written by Lillie Mae Mullins

Stanley, Ave-It is with deepest and sincere feeling of loneliness that I attempt to write an obituary of my darling son, Ave Stanley. Ave is the son of George and Haley Stanley. He was born February, 1917 and deceased this life in April 1942, being here on earth 25 years and two months. His death was caused by an accident in a coal mine in Clinchco, Va., in which head was severely crushed. Ave leaves a father, mother, four brothers, three sisters and a host of friends to  mourn his passing. Two sisters preceded him in death. Ave was the flower in our home, although he has been gone from us many years, he is still missed. Only those that have lost a son as we did can realize how lonely and heart breaking it is. I look around and see the things he did and the places where he had been my l loneliness is increased but thanks be to God I have a hope that I will see him some sweet day when we will all arise on that sweet judgment day.   Written by his Broken Hearted Mother, Haley Stanley

Taylor, Bertha  It is in much weakness and unworthy feeling, I try and write an obituary of our dear Sister in hope, Bettha Taylor.  She was the daughter of Noah and Polly Mullins.  She was born March 1, 1895 and departed this life February 24, 1963, making her stay here on earth 67 years, 11 months, 24 days.  She was married to Willard Stallard year of 1912.  To this union was born four children, Leata Cantrell, Pound VA, Oma Short, Lakeland Fl, Otis Stallard, Grand Rapids, MI, Lois Mullins, Pound, VA.  Her first husband preceded her in death.  She later was married to Willard Taylor. Thos this union was born three children, James Taylor, Baltimore MD, Howard Taylor, deceased, Donald Taylor, Pound, VA.  She joined the Bold Camp Church of Old Regular Baptist of Jesus Christ in the year of 1939.  She lived a devoted member until death.  She went to church as long as she was able.  She had been in bad health for some time when she became unable to go to church.  She wanted the Brothers and sisters to come and see her.  She was always pleased to see brothers and sisters in the Church and all her neighbors and friends.  Her mind was to talk about the good things of God.  She leaves to mourn her passing 6 children, 26 grandchildren, 3 brothers, Bryon Mullins, Pound, Va., Merida Mullins, Pound, VA, Friend Mullins, Pound VA, 2 sisters, Beulah Mullins, Pound, VA, Maxine Vanover, oak Ridge, Tennessee, her brothers and sisters in the church and a host of neighbors and friends.  I feel sure that she has gone home to live with the Lord forever. This community has lost a good neighbor, the church a good member, her husband a good wife, and the children a good mother.  I believe with all  my heart her suffering is over and our loss is heaven’s gain.  Written by a brother in hope   John M. Dotson

Taylor, Willard   In much weakness and unworthy feelings, I try and write an obituary of our dear neighbor and friend Willard Taylor.  He was born on January 2, 1896 and departed this life on February 27, 1963, making his stay here on earth 67 years, 1 month, and 25 days.  He was married to Minnie Tunnell and raised three children, Joe Tunnell, tom tunnel, and Gladys Gilliam  He later was married to bertha Stallard.  To this union was born 3 children, Donald Taylor, James Taylor, Howard Taylor, deceased.  He also raised four children by her former marriage, Leona Cantrell, Pound, VA, Ona short, Lakeland d Fl, Lois Mullins, Pound, VA, Otis Stallard, Grand Rapids, Michigan.  He did not join any church, bur professed a hope in Christ.  He was a man that you could enjoy talking with.  He always wanted to talk about the good things of god.  He believed in Salvation by Grace.  He leaves to mourn his passing his father, Wilson Mullins, two children, 7 step children, 4 brother, B. O. Mullins, Randolph Holbrook, George Holbrook, Carl Holbrook, 7 sisters, Leona Mullins, Mamie Mullins, Opal Mullins, Nettie Stambo, Ellen Church, Lorene Mullins, Cara Dorton.  We are made to believe he has left a world of trouble and joined with the band of angels on the other side.  He will be missed by his children and this community.  I feel our loss is heaven’s gain.  Written by a friend   J.M. Dotson

Wright, Luther F.-was the son of the late John F. and Phoebe Wright. He was born March 5, 1894 and departed this life October 13, 1963, being in this life 69 years, eight months and eight days. Early in his life Luther was united in marriage to Allie Anderson, to their union were born 13 children. Nine boys, Ray Wright of Dunham, Ky., Roy deceased in 1947, Thurman, of Dunham, Glenn of Alexandria, Va., Ernest of Payne Gap, Ky., Claude, B.L. and Allen of Chicago, Ill., and Billy Wayne at home. Four Girls, Theda Hamilton of Cromona, Ky., Bee Fleming of Burdine, Ky., Neva Jo Johnson of Holland, Michigan and Ann Cable of Huron, Ohio. Brother Luther came from a family that help pave the way into Eastern Kentucky. His grandparents once lived in rough boarded house this is now the business center of Jenkins. Brother Luther made manifest his hope in the Lord and joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Bethel the second Saturday in May 1935 and was baptized by Elder Ballard Baker. In the latter years of his life his health begin to fall and he spent a great deal of time in the hospital. Many times when the Brethren called on him to speak in the stand, he would tell when  it looked like he was at death's door, how god had spared his life. He would tell of the many blessings that he had received and would always thank God for them. To add to his ailing health Brother Luther showed great concern over the welfare of the church. When trouble arose his worries increased. But we feel now that his worries are all over and he is enjoying perfect health and eternal happiness under the altar of God awaiting the redemption of his body. Brother Luther leaves his life long companion, twelve children, thirty-one grandchildren and one great grandchild, brothers and sisters in  hope to sorrow for his passing. We feel that Brother Luther's funeral is one that will be long remembered. Hundreds of people attended to pay him their last respects.  The ministers officiating were Elders John Dotson, Conard Stallard and Crockett Baker.