INDIAN BOTTOM ASSOCIATION OF OLD REGULAR BAPTISTS
Church of Jesus Christ
Held with
LITTLE HOME CHURCH
Cody, Knott County Kentucky
Sept 4,5,6 1953

Submitted by Peggy Mullins Brock

Brown, William E.-It is with weakness that I attempt to write an obituary of our beloved Father William E. Brown, better known as Uncle Bill Brown, who was born November 28 1867, died April 8, 1953, age 85 years, four months and 10 days. He was the son of the late George W. and Susan Brown and was married to Polly Brashears Brown, Oct. 110, 1889.  To this union was born 9 children, 7y girls and 2 boys.  His beloved wife and three children preceded him in death leaving to mourn his loss 6 children, 24 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.  He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1911, his wife joined the same church in 1912, some 37 years ago they were ordained Deacon and Deaconess of the Big Cowan Church, where they worshipped and faithfully served together in this capacity until mother passed from this life some 23 years ago, leaving him to combat the trials and tribulations of this life without companionship.  Dad also served this old church some 35 years as church clerk.  May I say in behalf of the church and his children that we have suffered great loss and we trust that our loss is his eternal gain. Bless are they that die in the Lord, we hear a scripture saying. Let your light so shine that men may se your good works and glorify our Father who are in Heaven. We who knew him are made to believe by the walks o f his life, surely there is reality in serving a true and living God. Again to the children let me say, death is not so great a monster as we imagine, it is only a summons to meet God in Judgment and that to give an account of the deeds done in this body.  By his Daughter  Susanna Day

Caudill, Ellen-I will now with a sad feeling attempt to write a short sketch of the life and death of my mother Ellen Caudill of Red Fox, Ky. She was born July 11, 1883, and was married to Henry H. Caudill, and to this union was born 12 children, 7 girls and 5 boys, 5 children and her companion preceded her in death. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at a neighbors house in the year of 1943 and was baptized by Alva Caudill and Roy Whitaker, about ten years ago and she lived a faithful member at Doty Creek Church until death. Mother had that dreadful disease, cancer. She bore her sickness with great patience because of her trust and faith in the Lord. She has 7 children and one brother and one sister and a host of friends and several grandchildren and great grandchildren to mourn hr loss. I believe our loss is Heavens gain. Children, if you ever ant to see mother again you must live the life that she lived. We did all we could to carry out her request by taking her to Doty Creek Church and having her funeral. This was what she wanted. Mother cannot come to us, but by the grave of God we can go to her. I feel so lonely since mother passed away. I hope by God's great mercy that w will meet again some day.
Written by her heart broken daughter, Lora Adams  Redfox, Ky.

Caudill, James- It is with a sad feeling at heat that I will attempt to write an obituary of my dear husband to-wit James Caudill. He was the son of Lewis and Mary Caudill and was born March 22 1882.  He was married to Ida Mae Mullins on Sept 29 1918.  To this union was born 7 children, two of which preceded him in death. Still living are five girls: Liscena Mullins, Columbus, Ohio; Pauline Campbell of Sassafras, Ky.; Veenda Williams and Cassie Fugate both of Hardburly, Ky., and Andrew Caudill of Bakersfield, Calif.  he also has four children by his former marriage , three girls and one boy: Ollie Amburgey of Harland County, Nora Crase of Letcher, Flora Togear of Pineville, Ky., and Carl Caudill of Knott County. Also a host of grand children to mourn his loss. He joined the Indian Bottom of Old Regular Baptist the 2nd day of November 1924, and lived a faithful member until his death. He was a good husband and father.  He also loved his brothers and sisters in the Lord. He has two brothers to-with: David R. Caudill of Waynesburg, Ky., and Henry Caudill of Letcher County. We miss him in our home and we miss him in our church, but we feel that our loss is eternal gain. Hew as in bad health for about three years and one month before he died. He had a severe stroke that took him away.  He died on February 7, 1951.
A Precious one from us has gone.
A voice we loved is still
A place is vacant in our home
that never can be filled
Written by his lonely companion  Ida Mae Caudill

Combs, Spencer-With a sad and lonely heart I will try to write an obituary of my beloved husband, Spencer Combs, born January 18, 1880 in Knott County. He was the son of Andrew and Nancy Combs. He had 11 brothers: Sam, Watson, Cullen, Simeon, Riley, Melvin, Ira, Andrew, Mat, Alvin and Doctor. His father and mother and 8 brothers preceded him death. He married Cordella Amburgey, daughter of Hiram and Dicie Amburgey. To them was born three children, Carl Combs, and Mrs. Fred Gioza, both of Phoenix, Arizona, and Mrs. Clyde West, who preceded him in death. Cordelia died about 1912. He lived alone with his children10 years and then married Polly Engle. To them was born eleven children: 7 girls and 4 boys.  Edgar, Washing, D.C.; Olive, Everett and Pearlie all of Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Allen Budd and Mrs. Gilbert Edwards of Marshall, Va; Carson , Ula Vale, Alpha Louise and Ortha Lida Combs all of Carr Creek, Ky. He was a good citizen loved his neighbors and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church and was baptized at he Old Carr School house in 1947.  He prayed most of the time while he was sick and one night he dreamed he was in the church house in the side next to the road and there was something in to the other side trying to get him to hang him some way and he was scared and tried to get away from it.  He went to the door and it opened itself so he went out and there a was a light shining from Heaven brighter than day, shining out the road that he could see to walk away from whatever was after him, so he got away from it through that light. He died the 16th and would have been 72, the 18th. I did all I could for him and regret that I couldn't do more. He left us to mourn his loss, though I believe our loss is Heavens gain. I have great hope that I will meet him in the glory world and am praying that our children will  join us up there  where I believe my darling little daughter that preceded him in death is resting now. Written by lonely wife Polly Combs  Carr Creek, Ky.

Francis, Elder L. D.-I try, with a sad and aching heart to write this obituary of my father, which I feel is my duty as his daughter. Elder L. D. Francis was born April 4, 1893 and died July 7, 1953, being 60 years , three months and three days of age at his death. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about 27 years ago and has been preaching for 26 years. He was a faithful member until the end.  He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Bertha Francis, Redfox, Ky.; three sons: Jessie Francis of Lothair, Ky.; Edgar Francis of Eddyville, Ky.; and George Francis of Frankfort, Ky.; also three daughters: Zola Combs of Hazard, Ky..; Thelma Walker of Lothair, Ky.; and Arizona Christian of Vicco, Ky.,; our loss is Heaven's gain. The Memorial Services will be held the fifth Saturday and Sunday in August 1954.  Preachers will be: Elder Elmer Church, Elder Alex Coeburn, Elder Willie Madden, Elder Beckham Fields, Elder G. M. Caudill, and Elder George Hagans.
A sister in Christ, Arizona Christian

Mullins, Eveline-With a sad and broken heart, I thought I would write the obituary of my loving mother who has outstripped us and gone. Eveline Mullins was born June 15, 1873, died April 8, 1951.  She was married to Valentine Mullins. To this union was born 11 children, six girls and give boys. Two of the children were there when she died. She had 70 grandchildren, 41 great grand children to mourn her loss. She told us children she had been to the Lords Supper, three times. She said that was the prettiest sight she ever saw. She said there wasn't anything in her way. I believe she has gone on to that city where no trouble never comes. Children if you want o see mother again, get the robe of righteousness on. Written by her daughter, Dicie Everage

Raleigh, Hezekiah-son of William and Louse Raleigh, was born October 24, 1872, died September 10 1952, age 79 years, 11 months and 16 days, at time of death. He was married to Louise Mullins, January 1895. To this union was born 8 children, 3 boys and 5 girls. Two girls preceded him in death. Three boys, three girls and his wife and a host of friends and relatives are left to mourn his loss, and we believe beyond a doubt, our loss is his gain. he never attached himself to any church, but claimed a hope for a number of years and was a strong believer in the Old Regular Baptist. Written by his oldest son, Elder H. L. Raleigh

Sims, Henry - He was born February 22, 1887, died February 15, 1953 age 65 years, 11 months and 23 days. he was united in Marriage to Rena Webb. to this union was born ten children of whom six died in infancy. Four of his children are living to mourn his loss. they are Junnie Horn of Holton, Ind.; Marshall Sims of Waynesburg, Ky..; Lee, Henry Sims of Waynesburg, and Leslie Sims of Okeana, Ohio; also one adopted son, Milton of Indianapolis, Ind. Also nine grandchildren. He has two brothers, Ashford and max Sims of Waynesburg and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Gutensong of Waynesburg. His wife preceded him in death a few years ago. he joined the Powell Regular Baptist Church the 4th Sunday in July 1925. He was a faithful member of the Powell Church until his death. He was  veteran of World War I. He served several months on foreign soil. He was a loving father. He was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be sadly missed by his family, his church and by all who knew him, but we feel our loss is Heavens gain Written by his children

Slone, Mary Elizabeth- With a sad and broken heart I will try to write an obituary of my loving mother, Mary Elizabeth Slone. She was born June 24, 1893, deceased October 4, 1952, age 59 years, 3 months and 10 days. She was married to Farris Slone, May 6, 1911. To this union was born 15 children, nine girls and six boys. One child preceded her in death. Her husband and fourteen children are left to mourn her passing on. She joined the Mallet Fork Church and was baptized May 22, 1949.  She lived a faithful life until death. She always went to church when she was able to go. She was in bad health the last few years of her life and didn't get to go to church as she wanted to. She would talk about the good meetings they have, she always loved the sweet songs of Zion. She was a kind, true and faithful mother to her children an husband as long as she lived. She was dearly loved by all that knew her. She would read her Bible for hours at a time. She would often talk about that beautiful home which she has gone to, to live with God around the throne. Her troubles are over in this world and it is so lonesome to live without her, but I feel our loss is Heavens gain. So children if you ever want to meet mother again you must trust in the same God she did. No doubt, if we could hear the voice of mother calling from the throne of God, she would say: "Children, I am happy." her last words she said before she passed on were, "I have a better home to go to, so children if you want to go to live with mother in that happy home you must repent of your many sins and meet her in Heaven, that is where I want to live. Mother is gone but will always be remembered. Written by daughter, Dallas Amburgey

Smith, Ambrose- With a sad and broken heart I will try to write an obituary of my loving husband Ambrose Smith. He was born January 25, 1885, deceased Sept 4, 1952, age 67 years, five month. He was married to Bertha Amburgey and was the father of 7 children. Later he married to Betty Parks, January 21, 1946.  No children were born to this union. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Mayking. He lifted his letter and came to Carrs Fork and lived a faithful life until death. He was loved by all, his brothers and sisters in the Lord and all who knew him. He was a loving husband. he went to church as long as he was able to go. That was all his talk was going to church. He was past doing anything nine months before he died. He was in bed most of all of the time and bore his sickness in patience. He's gone from me but he's at rest today, He's not suffering. He told me he was ready to go any time God called him. I loved him so much, but God called him home. I miss him so much it left our home so lonesome, we can hardly stay at home. By the grace of God I will meet him around God's throne where no sickness or death can come. So may God bless all of his children. I hope and trust that they all will trust in God and meet their father in Heaven. Written by his wife   Betty Smith

Smith, Miss- With a sad and broken heart I will try to write an obituary of my beloved daughter. She was born July 8, 1938, deceased December 15, 1952, age 14 years 4 months and 15 days. She was bed fast 11 months and her and my husband were down sick at the same time. she took sick first, but he died first. He passed away September 4.  I waited on both of them. He was in one room and she was in the other.  I done everything I could for them. She took shots eight months. Every other day I carried her out to the car in my arms. She couldn't walk.  The doctor couldn't do her any good. She was loved by all who knew her. She was loved by her school mates, she went to school until she got sick and her school mates and teachers came to see her, and would bring something. It would please her.  Everybody was good to lend a helping hand while they lay sick. god loved them. He took them home to suffer no more.  I am sure she is at rest today. She always was a good child.  She always done what I told her. she loved home, and she wouldn't hardly stay all night anywhere. She was a good sick child. She took her medicine and shots and didn't seem to  dread them. She was a good patient. Just a few days before she died, she was smothering. I was crying, she took me by my hand and said mama don't cry, If I go I am just going home. One day she went off to sleep, when she woke up the first works she said was, "mama, do you like to hear the song, Guide me over Jehovah." I told her I did and she said I think that is the prettiest song I ever heard. Her sister Cora Sue was at school and when she came in that evening, she made her get the song book and she laid in bed and gave out the song and her and Cora Sue sang that song. I believe with all my heart she sings sweet songs around the Great White Throne. So may God bless her before it is too late. She's gone from us, by the grace of God we can all  meet her  in sweet by and by. I want to say to the brothers and sisters in the Lord to pray for me and my children. Written by her broken hearted mother,  Betty Smith