Combs, Pollyann-It is with much sadness that I will try with the help of God to write the obituary of Pollyann Combs. She was the daughter of Silas Watts and Sally Caudill Waits. Pollyann was born April 28, 1886, and died May 18, 1957, making her stay on earth, 71 years and 20 days. In 1913 she married Cullen Combs, then being the mother of one and stepmother of three, and to this union were born six  children, but three children and her husband preceded her in death. Leaving here to mourn her loss, four children, Mrs. Grover Moore of Columbus, Ohio; Mr. Adam Combs of Hindman, Ky.; Mrs. John Smith of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Clarence Johnson, of Leburn, Ky.; and stepchildren, Mrs. Elmine Watts of Hindman, Ky.; Mr. Pearl Combs of Bulan, Ky.; Mr. Marcus Combs of Garner, Ky.; three brothers, Harlen, Wade and Troy; four sisters, Luetta, Mallie, Matilda and Minda, and a host of grandchildren and relations and neighbors and friends which time will not permit me to name. For her last fifteen years she suffered with a cancer on her face, and though she had many treatments and operations she never complained. I knew her for many years and I never saw her angry at anyone in my life. She was as humble as a little child. I never heard her speak evil of anyone in my life. Although she never was baptized here in literal water I believe she had been baptized with the Holy Ghost and with fire because she let her light shine by her walks and was recognized by all who knew her as one of God's little humble children. She also told some that she would join the church but was afraid that some might not want her in her condition. But God forbid that we would ever let such a thought enter our mind, for Acts 11th Chapter and the 7th Verse says, "And I heard a voice saying unto me, arise Peter slay and eat, but I said not so Lord, for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth; but the voice answered me again from Heaven, what God hath cleansed, that call not thou common." Pollyann went to church as long as she lived. She would put a handkerchief over her mouth when she was in public because some would ask questions about her mouth and it made her feel bad when they would tell her that her mouth was getting worse. On May 15 she had a brain hemorrhage and was not permitted to speak again, but if she could have even opened her eyes I am sure they would have been centered on Heaven and immortal glory. So to the children that are left of Pollyann and Cullen, you have nothing to worry about. Your father repented on his death bed and died with Heaven in view because he said he saw his first wife standing in the door of Heaven waiting for him, and your mother has told you many times that there was nothing in her way. So, children, if you don't have your ticket start now and be ready when the Lord calls you to meet father and mother around the throne of God where no troubles can ever come for God Himself will wipe away all tears. Written by Brother John Smith. 936 Madison Ave., Columbus 5, Ohio

Cornett, Mrs. Orphie Madden - was born Dec. 10, 1890, deceased this life March 28, 1957. Age 66 years, 3 months and 18 days. She leaves to mourn her passing on, four children: a girl, Mrs. Henretta Hale, and 3 boys, John Duke Cornett, Lee Roy Cornett and Jimmy Cornett; also two grandchildren; also six sisters, Elizabeth Collins, Albie Cody, Mattie Madden, Hattie Adams, Lura Smith, and Ada Ward; also one brother, James Cornett Madden. Her husband, Luther Ishamel Cornett, preceded her in death Feb. 5, 1950. Also one daughter preceded her in death, Lois Fern Cornett, age 10. Orpha was born and raised on Irishman Creek and at the age of 31 was married to Ishamel Cornett. They lived together for many years and enjoyed their children and life together until they were separated by death. Several years ago she made peace with God and professed a wonderful hope. She told me her experience shortly afterward and many times through the following years she talked about her wonderful travels with the Lord. She never joined the church and she often told me she felt she was not doing her duty by staying out of church. She was. loved and known by most everyone in this country and her life has been a wonderful example to everyone and especially to the mothers of our land. She loved to talk about the Lord and told me many times that she never ceased to pray for her children and hoped to see them all make peace with God. She loved little children so much and was so kind and good to them that they all loved her. The people in this community will never forget this kind sweet mother, but God loved her more and chose to call her home to live with him and her loved ones forever where she will never suffer or worry any more. We have lost the presence ill a I mo friend and neighbor and sister. Children, you have given up a sweet good mother that no one can ever replace, hut she is waiting for you in heaven. Daughter, I feel that you are on your way to meet her and now hoys never forget mother's good advice and pray that you can meet her up there. Written by —Elder Steve Pratt

Gayheart, Grover-son of Tom Gayheart and Hub Turner Gayheart, was born June 22, 1897. Deceased Aug. 23, 1957, being 60 years, 2 months and 1 day old when he died. In 1922, Nov. 17, he was married to Bertha Gayheart and to this union was born 11 children; 3 preceding him in death; 8 living, 3 boys, Hershel, Chandler and Tommie, 5 girls Thelma Bultman, Edith Ratliff, Nadine, Etheline, and Joanne, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, living. Grover was a hard working man, a good neighbor. Even though Grover did not belong to the Church he would always tell Bertha to prepare for the Church time, and in the last days of his life he told Bertha to be sure that everybody was cared for and had something to eat. In February after Brother Grover had been sick for sometime he called for a meeting and confessed a hope in the Lord, telling a wonderful experience of a hope in the Lord, and telling the children how he had wasted his life by not obeying a long time ago. The day before he died, Brother Grover called me to his bed and told me that his faith and hope was all in the Lord, telling the children not to worry over him, for we all had to die and for them to prepare to meet him in Heaven. Grover also leaves five grandchildren and a large host of friends to mourn his passing, but we believe our loss is his eternal gain.—Elder Burton Howard

Holcomb, Dock-It is with a sad heart that I try to write a sketch of my deceased father, who passed away Sept. 8, 1956. He was born Nov. 13, 1875. He leaves his wife, Sallie, who is 67 years of age and 17 children and 24 grandchildren. He was a member of the Regular Baptist Church at Hurricane Gap and had been for many years. I know his seat is empty, but he has a better one in Heaven. The last time I talked to him he asked me to talk to my mother; he knew he didn't have long. He said our loss was Heaven's gain. He leaves so many friends; everyone who knew him loved him. Children, if you want to see him again prepare to meet him there. As he so often tried to teach us about Jesus, I like to remember him at home reading his Bible. I know I am ready to meet him there. Children, don't wait too long. That was his desire, to see his children take Jesus as their Saviour. Written by his daughter, Evelyn.

Miller, Chester-It's with an humble heart that I try to write an obituary of friend Chester Miller. Friend Miller was born August 11, 1928 and deceased this life July 8, 1957. This young man grew up and married at about 20 years of age and to this union was born one only daughter. The war came along in 1942 and friend Miller was taken to the services of his country and served his country well until the war was ended. Upon his release from service to his country he took down sick with a dreadful sickness and the remainder of his stay here on earth was spent in the hospital until the doctors announced that there was no better for Chester and his life was short. Therefore, Chester's father and mother, brother and sister Dixon Miller, came back from Florida and looked after Chester until the blessed Lord saw fit to call him home. Friend Miller grew to be a very humble young man and became very interested in the welfare of his soul. The writer of this obituary had several occasions to talk to Chester and seeing he was fast approaching the end, I asked him how he felt about his condition when the Lord called. Chester answered me like this: "I pray always and have been praying for a long time and I believe the Lord has heard my prayers and I'm ready to go." Chester's father and mother tells me that he told them that there was nothing in his way that he had a better home than this where he wouldn't have to be sick any more. Two sisters and one brother preceded Chester in death and he leaves three sisters, one brother, father and mother, wife and daughter, Deborah, and many friends to mourn his loss. To the sisters, brother, wife, daughter and friends, you can't bring Chester back, and the sweet testimony he left behind you shouldn't want to, but you have an opportunity and chance to go to where we hope and feel Chester has gone. "Repent ye and believe for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." Friends, it's with much tribulation that we enter the Kingdom of God. It's not an easy way and not all the professing people are going to enter because too many are professing to be Christians today yet go right on their way when the Lord says follow me. It's not man's way but the Lord's way. I could write much on this subject the way I feel but space won't permit. Remember this much for the Lord's sake, "It's appointed unto man once to die and after death the judgment" as death finds you so will the judgment. Yours in hope of eternal life,----Alonzo Allen.

Morton, Cullen-"My beloved has gone down into his garden, to the bed of spices, to feed in the garden and gather lilies." Our beloved husband, Daddy and son has gone from our home and our embraces. But v/e believe he has gone down into the pleasant garden where God walks in the cool of the day and soothes the brow of His children, and wipes away their tears. Cullen Jennings Morton was born December 4, 1895, to John and Martha Collins Morton. He died February 12, 1957. Early in life he married Flora Gibson; to them were born six children. Three died in infancy. Three are still living, Nannie and Frank of Louisville, Ky., and Carl of Texas. After the death of his first wife he met and married Tilda Mae Adams,; who with two little girls, Patty and Frieda K., still survive him. Slim, as he was known to his many friends, was loved by all who knew him. He had a manner about him that attracted people and made them love him. We do not always understand the ways of God, for His ways are past finding out, but He is good and does all things well. Slim told us the last years of his life, he was praying and we know God in His goodness never turns away a praying man, for "To the humble and contrite of heart will I look; saith the Lord." He told his brothers not to worry about him there was nothing in his way. His wife and children see many lonesome hours and have many heartaches, for they dearly loved him. But God in "His wisdom saw fit to call him home where the weary and troubled shall sorrow no more. He does all things well. He heals the broken in heart and binds up their wounds.
His wife and children.

Mullins, Brother Jim - was born July 13. 1887, deceased this life April 14, 1956, age 68 years, 9 months and one day. His first wife and seven children have preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn for him his second wife, Lottie Mullins, also six girls and twelve boys, also 51 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Brother Jim professed a hope in Christ and joined the Little Rose Church in July 1954. He lived a good Christian life the remainder of his life. His home was always open to his friends and neighbors. He greatly loved little children and was kind to everyone. He met everyone with a smile and a kind word. Brother Jim will long be remembered by everyone in this country and will greatly be missed. Sister Lottie, you have lost a dear companion. Children, you have given up a good kind Daddy. No one can take his place in our hearts. He tried his best to lay down the right kind of life before them. Now that God has called him home, don't forget the kind words he has spoken to you of the good example he has laid before you, but try with all your hearts to make peace with God, that you may meet Daddy in Heaven some day. The Little Rose Church will greatly miss Brother Jim, but we feel our loss is Heaven's gain. Written by —Elder Steve Pratt

Mullins, Loise - was born April 26, 1933, deceased this life Nov. 24, 1956, age 23 years, six months and 29 days. She leaves here to mourn for her, her father, Carlie Mullins; her mother, Sarah Mullins; also five brothers, Loyd Mullins, John C. Mullins, Guy Mullins, Donald Mullins and Tommy Mullins; also three sisters, Beulah Mae Askley, Joyis Mullins and Wanda Mullins. One brother and one sister have preceded her in death. She also leaves a great host of relatives and friends who will greatly miss her. She was afflicted all her life and could not enjoy life as other children did, but she was very sweet and kind and a very good child. All who knew her loved her and will never forget her sweet ways. She was a sweet blessing to the family and now God has seen cause to call her home to Him where there is always happiness. She is now in Heaven, waiting for you all to come and be with her. She was a shining light here in your home and now she is in the arms of Jesus. She will never come back in your home any more, but by the help of God you can go to her. Dad and Mother, press onward toward Heaven. Children, you can never forget Sister, she was so sweet, so turn about and go to be with her in Heaven. Written by Elder Steve Pratt

Pratt, Martha-It is with a sad heart and lonesome feeling that I try to write this obituary of my loving wife, Martha Watts Pratt. She was born February 18th, 1884, deceased Nov. 26, 1956. She was 73 years, 10 months and 7 days old. To this union was born eight children. Two preceded her in death; six are still living, the Elder J. W. Pratt, Jeff, Ky.; Mrs. Ada Cornett, Slemp, Ky.; Mae Howling, Cecil and Charlie and Marie Caudill, all of Cornettsville, Ky. She joined the Big Leatherwood Regular Baptist Church the second Saturday in September, 1910, and due to sickness she was baptized second Sunday in Aug., 1911. She was faithful to her Church, and was loyal to her duty as a Deaconess. She lived a member 47 years. We are all proud of her humble life while here with us. It was a bright light to all. We miss her so much in our home and Church, but she has only paid the debt we all owe and have to pay. So at this time I am 80 years old; I know my stay here on earth is short, but I have a hope and believe I will meet her over on the sunny shore where parting is no more, and I hope my children and all people, will get on the wedding garment.
Written by W. P. Pratt

Smith, Philip-He was born August 24, 1925, deceased this life, Oct. 2, 1955. He was 30 years, one month and 10 days old. He was the son of Bob and Matilda Smith. He leaves to mourn his passing a father and mother and one brother and 5 sisters and a host of friends and relatives. While he lay a corpse, I was preparing to go and see him. I went to my barn to feed; I was studying about him, had he sinned enough to be lost or not. About the time I entered the barn lot someone spoke to me above my head and said go and write his obituary. To me one of the greatest feelings was on me. I can't express it, tongue can't tell. To show you how the Lord worked, when I went to his home, where he lay a corpse. While looking at him, his mother came to my side and said, "Will you write his obituary." I said, "Yes;" that brought me back to the barn where the Lord told me to go and write the obituary. His mother said she told them to wait that I would be there. Then they told me of his confession of a hope in Christ while on the sick bed, I told his mother that I would write his obituary. He said he was ready to go and welcomed death. He told his brother Freddie to remember those words that without God we are lost and he told his mother to not weep he was all right and was ready to go. He called for his father and mother's picture. When he got the picture he looked at them so as to not worry them. He realized death was near. He was loved by all who knew him. Now to his father and mother, brother and sisters, Philip is not dead, but sleepeth awaiting the redemption of the body. Now to father and mother and brother and sisters, I feel this will relieve me as this comes to me almost every night and causes me to shed tears because I haven't written this sooner. We feel our loss is Heaven's eternal gain. So may God bless you all is my prayers. Although he never joined the church lacking of a chance. Written by a friend,—Harrison Cornett

Sturgill, Bertha- was born Nov. 28, 1884, deceased Nov. 8, 1955. She was married to Mock Sturgill June 1, 1911, and lived together until the death of her husband in 1954. He preceded her in death one year and six months. She was a member of the Little Rose Church of the Old Regular Baptist. She was baptized by Brother Steve Pratt and Brother Arvil Mullins and Brother Burley Combs. She said the door in heaven was open to her. She was never blessed with a child, but she leaves a great host of relatives and friends to mourn for "her. We feel that our loss is Heaven's gain. We feel, if we are worthy to enter God's Kingdom that we will meet Sister Bertha there. She told sister Martha Holliday that the doors were open in Heaven for both of them, and to come on, that she would be waiting for her. --Written by her nephews.