INDIAN BOTTOM ASSOCIATION
of
Regular Baptists of Jesus Christ
Fiftieth Annual Session held with Little Zion Church
Jeff, Perry County, Kentucky
1945

OBITUARIES

Submitted by J.B. Francis

Adams, W. R.-It was late September when summer was beginning to fade and the shadows were lengthening that the Death Angel entered our home and took away our darling daddy and winged it way to that beautiful country where men never grow old or weary. And only those that have experienced it know how lonesome we feel and how we long to see his dear face and hear his voice again. But rest on, dear daddy, rest on up there by the river of life and walk those beautiful golden streets and by the grace of God we will meet you and there will be no more tearful partings. Dad came to live on the earth in the spring time, March 19, 1884, and lived a respectful life, loved by all who knew him. And how he loved his children and his home. By his walk and conversations we have every reason to believe that in the last years of his life he walked humbly with his god. And I feel confident that he fell asleep in Jesus.  In his early manhood he took for his companion along life's way, Janey Profitt. Faithful and true they lived together until death separated them. To this union was born seven children, six are still living. Late in the fall, September 23, 1944, at 11:45 o'clock, in the Fleming Hospital, where he was suffering from hardening of the arteries, after sixty years of honest toil, trials and temptations, had quietly folded his tired hands and slipped away into the great beyond to ever dwell where Jesus is. Now mother, children, Uncle Green and Aunt Hattie, this only sister and brother, if you want to live with dad again, learn to know Jesus there on earth, for only through him can we ever hope to reach that beautiful city that lieth four square, that city that is more beautiful than any words of mine can describe.  Written by his Daughter.

Boggs, Bessie June- We feel very heart-broken to try to write an obituary of our dear little daughter, much less than to ask our Clerk to print it in our church minutes. But we hope to not be burdensome. Little Bessie June Boggs, the daughter of Benton and Rose Boggs was born September 22nds, 1932, died June 9th, 1945.  Little Bessie June had to suffer for several months. She was in the hands of the doctors for some times, then she seemed to realize that she could not live, so she put her trust in the Lord and was very much interested in calling the Old Regular Baptist Ministers in to pray and to sing for her. You know we hated to give her up, but this makes us believe our Lord needed her more than we do. We could only wish to ask the prayers of God's children for out other six children that they would prepare to meet Bessie June in Heaven.
By her Father and Mother  Benton & Rose Boggs----Riley Fouts

Callahan, J. E. - was born May 20, 1864, died February 23, 1944, age 79 years , 9 months and 3 days. Was married to Abbie Gail Maggard on the 7th day of December, 1883. To this union was born 7 children, 4 boys and 3 girls. Three of which preceded him in death. he leaves 24 grand-children, 27 great-grandchildren, his wife, many brethren and sisters of the church and a host of friends who greatly mourn his loss. His children who survive him are Polly Howard, Berea, Ky. J. P. Callahan, Germantown, Ohio; A. J. Callahan, Miamisburg, Ohio; David Callahan, Miamisburg, Ohio. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church, August 10, 1895, and was baptized by Elder D. M. Maggard, August 11, 1895. He was ordained to the ministry July 6, 1925. Was a faithful and loyal member of the Church and loyal to his trust even until death. Was chosen moderator of the Conway Church of Old Regular Baptist soon after he was ordained to the ministry and remained moderator till death. He was blessed to see all his children baptized into the fellowship of the Conway Church to which he belonged and often rejoiced in the hope of an unbroken circle in heaven, but death has taken him from our embraces and we are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. Though there is a hope in our souls that we will meet him again in heaven where death, and separation will not come.  The Wife and Children

Caudill, Frank M. - born June 6, 1855, departed this life August 13th, 1929, age 74 years, 2 months and 7 days. He was married to Martha R. Lewis about the age of 22 and to this union was born 9 children, 5 boys and 4 girls, one boy died in infancy. Grandpa was a good husband, father, and neighbor. He requested that his funeral be preached by the Regular Baptists, and we feel he was trusting in the Lord more each day after Grandma was called away. he was heard praying several times and all could tell he was seeking the love of God. He was loved by all who knew him, and we hope our loss was heaven's gain, and that he is at rest with Grandma and the ones that have gone before. Sleep on Grandpa, By the Grace of God well meet you by and by;.  Written by his granddaughter-in-law, Mrs. Irvin Collier

Lewis, Martha R.- born March 11, 1858, departed this life January 27th 1929, age 71 yeas 10 months and 16 days. She as married to Frank M. Caudill about the age of 18 years and to this union was born 8 children, 5 boys and 4 girls, one boy preceded her to the grave in infancy, two other boys passed on since she passed away. Walter died March 12, 1930, Monroe died April 1944, the other six children are still living as follows: Synthia Collie of Big Stone Gap, Va.; Ardelia Cress of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Ollie Smith and Catherine Kesterson of Lynchburg Va.; also Luther Caudill of Lynchburg., Va., Arthur Caudill of London, Ky. Grandma professed faith in Christ at about the age of 28, and joined the Regular Baptist Church and was baptized by Elder Dave Maggard, and lived a true Christian life until death. She always had a word of advice for all she met and always counseled her children well. She was confined to her bed for sometimes before the Lord said come, and told us all she was ready to go and ask us all to meet her in her happy home where she would be well again. So let us all press on to the mark of the high calling and meet grandma where there will be no more sickness or pain. Sleep on Grandma until the trumpet shall sound and the dead in Christ shall arise to meet Him in the air.  Written by her granddaughter-in-law, Mrs. Irvin Collier

Mullins, Sarah Ellen-It is with a sad heart that I write this obituary of my mother, Sarah Ellen Mullins. She as born June 3, 1878.  Departed this life April 15, 1943, age 64 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was the daughter of George and Margrette Phillips. She was married to J.P. Mullins, August 1901. to this union was born 8 children, one preceded her in death, in infancy, the other seven are still living. Mother joined the Old Regular Baptist church. She was a member of Maple Grove Church at her death. She was a true and faithful member, always filling her seat as long as she as able to go. She called all of her children to her bedside and talked to them and asked the boys to live better and try to meet her in heaven for she felt like there wasn't' a hair between her across the water in this war, and couldn't' answer her call. Two of her girls belong to the Old Regular Baptist church. I was the last one she called for, she said: Genora, you have been a good little girl, you have been so good to Mama. I want you to meet Mama in heaven and by the help of god, I'll meet her there. She always prayed for her children and wanted them to  live right. Mother was sick about three months. She prayed most of the time. One day her son Sidney asked her why she prayed so much. She said she was praying for her blessed children. I miss mother so much, as I was with her most of the time till I was 34 years old. Mother's funeral was on my birthday, that was a lonesome birthday for me, but I feel like our loss is heaven's gain and I want to ask the other children and especially the 4 boys to remember mother's words and try to live in this life, so as to meet mother in heaven when this life is over.
Written by her Daughter, Genora Raleigh

Reedy, Arminda- Just as the day was fading and all nature was lulling to rest and the stillness of the cold March night was hovering over the entire world, the tired spirit of Arminda Reedy took its flight to Heaven, there to bask in the blessed love of an eternal life, where it will forever dwell in the bright clime of eternal happiness. Arminda Reedy left all that was of earth and earthly things March 18, 1945, at the age of 54 years. In her early life she married J. D. Kelley, and to them was born one children, then later she was married to Emery Reedy, and to them was born nine children, two of these died in infancy, and the others are still l living to feel the loss of a dear and loving mother. Sister Arminda joined the Old Regular Baptist Church eight years before her passing and lived a carefully devoted Christian life, no better or more careful sister ever lived joys of the true Christian life that she so wonderfully devote her entire life and soul to. She never seemed to tire in the least, while giving her children all the advice and the admonition that was possible for a loving mother to give to them., always admonishing them to get in the Way, and keep insight of the Footprints of Jesus, in whom she put all her trust, and in whose bosom (we believe) she now rests. She said, "I don't want any one to grieve for me, for I am going to a better home than this one." She numbered her friends as she met them and was so kind to all, that she was loved by all who knew her, she wante3d everybody to stop and eat with her when at church. We miss her so much, we can't hear her cheerful voice while on daily routine of work and while on her front porch singing the good old songs of Zion. We miss her at home, at church and at the bedside of any of her sick neighbors. Dear children if you ever expect to see mother in that bright home above, put all your trust in Jesus, then you can see her and hear her sing the praises to an eternal King. She left five sisters and two brothers who mourn for her. She loved her eight children who are left behind by the Grace of God we can all meet her again.

Experience of Arminda Reedy
Born Aug 22, 1888, Age 56 Years)

I joined the Church on August 22, 1935. It came a sweet thought to my mind, I wanted to write of my experience. I was on the meeting ground about 2:00 o'clock one evening. I was standing in the stand, I was wide awake, when I felt like God did pardon my sins. O how happy I felt. A beautiful light came as quick as lightning about three times--then that left me, and the elements were as bright as it could be, the whole world opened up bright for me, it was the brightest time I ever saw--the lights shone all around me and it made me rejoice and feel happy--and I felt like Jesus had pardoned my sins. I felt like that light was from Heaven, my spirits was carried off in a bright world for a short time, then it left me--it was nothing I could see in this world at that time--and when that left me it all came back like the natural world here again. The birds and limbs and everything was rejoicing for me --and the great love I had for the people and friends. I joined the church shouting and praising the Lord and I feel like Heaven sweet Heaven will be my home when I leave there, and I want my children to follow my footsteps and meet me there.
Arminda Reedy's Experience -Written by her broken-hearted sister, Rhoda Amburgey

Slone, Rosetta-was born April 6, 1876.  Died Nov. 16, 1944. She was married to John Slone, July 17, 1890.  To this union was born 15 children, 7 boys and 8 girls, 4 of which outstripped her in life. ( 3 girls and 1boy). She joined the Elkhorn Church of Old Regular Baptist, April, 1907, and lived in the Elkhorn Church until 1916, when an arm was given from the Elkhorn church to organize a church near Waynesburg bur, Ky. The Powell Church was organized in October, 1916 and she remained in it a member in full love and fellowship until her death, but now she is gone. We cannot see her face nor hear her voice any more in this world, but we hope that it may be our happy lot to meet her in heaven, where there will be no afflictions, sorrow, grief nor sad separation.  Her Husband, John Slone

Smith, Will-With a sad heart I will try to write a short sketch of my dear husband, W. M. Smith has born Oct.. 11th, 1861, lived to be 82 years  and 28 days. I was William Amburgey's daughter, (Nickname Tanner Bill). We were married January 24th, 1883 and was blessed to have 12 children, 6 boys and 6 girls. Three of the boys preceded him in death. The names of our children living are: Thomas Smith of Manchester, Ky.; Hiram Smith of Penwell, Texas; Mrs. Bettie Smith, Smithsboro, Ky.; Mrs. Allie Smith, Smithsboro, Ky.; Mrs. Rainey Amburgey, Hindman,; Mrs. Berta Smith, Hindman, Ky.; Mrs.Bessie Back, Cody, Ky.; Mrs. Lenore Cornett, Smithsboro, Ky.; Watson Smith of Smithsboro.  He had many relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He joined the Regular Baptist Church, February 26, 1921. We lived 22 years together in the Church. I can just remember a little of his experience, he was traveling with a man toward a river, he saw no way of crossing. So this man spoke and said follow me, and he parted the river and we walked across on dry land and the river went back together, and I saw the most beautiful city I eve saw, everybody the same size, all dressed in white and the Lord preaching to them. I have a hope he  is resting in peace with God. I want to say to our children that your loss is his eternal gain. Weep not for him but rather weep for yourselves. I know we miss him , his chair is vacant in the home and his seat vacant in the Church. A few nights before he died he seemed to rest and I slept all night. I told him he was a good patient last night, letting me sleep. He said you can't guess what I was doing. I viewed heaven where my home will be. He asked his children to meet him in heaven. I have a hope to meet him someday.
Sleep on father, Sleep on father,
You have been a soldier brave,
We will meet you in the morning
When you leave your dusty grave
Written by his wife-Matilda Smith

Winstead, Coleman - It is with a sad and broken heart that I attempt to write an obituary of my dear husband, Coleman Winstead, who left this world of sin and sorrow, Dec. 28, 1944. He was born July 18, 1895, was married to Nannie Brown, May 23, 1917. To this union four children were born, two preceded him in death. he died while his boy was home on furlough from the Army. He joined the Big Cowan Church on the 4th Sunday in July, 19412, and was baptized the 4th Sunday in August by Bill Scott and Felix Fields. His walk in life proved he was a Christian many years before he joined the Church. He was chosen assistant Deacon of the Big Cowan Church the following Spring after he was baptized and served that church assisted in other churches until death. He always filled his seat in the church and helped in any way he could for the upbuilding of the Church. He was so kind to everyone and so good to his family, he always taught his children what was right. He had often told me that he felt like something was going to happen to one of us, but he was ready to. It was so hard to give him up. But God knows best. His favorite song was: "There's a Home Just Over Yonder." I have no doubt but what he is in that happy home where sorrows cannot come. I am waiting for the time when that home will be mine and I can meet my loved ones on the other side. Children, the circle here on earth is broken, but if you will  live as Daddy has taught you and follow in his foot steps it will be complete some day. There our hearts will not be aching for the one that we loved so dear, and our homes will not be lonesome for the one who was so near.  Written by his Wife Nannie Winstead