INDIAN BOTTOM ASSOCIATION
Old Regular Baptists of Jesus Christ
Held with
Little Rose Church
September 2,3, 4 1960

Submitted by Peggy (Mullins) Brock

Ashley, Susie-With much sadness I will try in the best way I know how to write an obituary f my loving companion, Susie Ashley, who was born August 30 1889. Departed this life October 31, 1959, making her stay here on earth 70 years, 2 months, 1 day. She was married to Franklin Ashley, June 28 1919 and to this union was born four children, two boys and two girls. The children are Virgie Ashley, Louisville; Frances Hudson, Luther Ashley and Hazel Hudson, all of Amburgey, Ky. she was the daughter of Riley and Dicie Mullins. She was a member of the Old Regular  Baptist Church with her fellowship in the Little Bethlehem Church at Amburgey. Her father, mother and four sisters and two half-brothers preceded her in death. She leaved her husband, four children and seven grandchildren and four brothers to mourn her loss. Her brothers are Monroe Mullins, Leander Mullins, Jasper Mullins and Delza Mullins all of Amburgey, Ky. We feel that our loss is Heaven's gain, for I believe she is a flower around the throne around the throne of God, a waiting the judgment and it is needless to say my home is not what it use to be when she was with me, but now her voice is silent and my heart is lonely. But her absence is not only missed by me but by the church and all who knew her for she was a kind and loving other and wife. So my home is lonesome and my heart is empty, but I hope by God's great mercy I will meet my loving companion some day in a home where we will have to part no more. Written by her lonely husband, Franklin Ashley

Dixon, Wilburn H.-It is with a sad and lonely feeling that I will try to write the obituary of my deceased father-in-law, Wilburn H. Dixon, the son of Elder James Dixon and Susana Dixon. Wilburn H. Dixon was born on May 7th, 1866 and deceased this life August 20th, 1959. Age ninety-three years, three months and thirteen days. He had three sisters, Nancy Back, Sallie Hensley and Cinda Hall. He also had seven brothers, John, Jim, Tom, Bill, Jerry; Ike and Henry. All these preceded him in death. He was married to Louisa Cornett at Cornett Hill above Hazard, Ky. by elder Ira Combs on May 21st, 1887. And to this union were born seven children, four girls and three boys. Anna Caudill, Kath-erine Hampton, Artie Caudill, and Arminta Campbell. The boys were Oscar (now deceased). Dave and Arch Dixon. He bad 41 grandchildren and about 95 great-grandchildren and perhaps two great-great-grandchildren. Quite soon after marriage he built a substantial log dwelling house on Elk Creek, just above the mouth of Deep Hollow and in this house he lived the remainder of his life. He then set about clearing the fertile hillsides surrounding his home. There was a good garden on each side of his house and a barnyard near by. Plenty corn was grown for the livestock and meal, together with hogs, cattle and sheep and an abundance of food from, orchard and garden, with few words well-spoken, through honest labor he reared and provided for a nice, respectable family. After all their children had grown up and were married, he and Louisa still had each other. And they still lived in peace, joy and love. It is good that we cannot see the hand of destiny reaching out for us. It is better that we cannot sec the angel of death hovering near our home. Thus it was with Wilburn and Louisa. On the 8th day of February, 1931 this angel called Louisa's name and she had to go, leaving a heart broken husband, children, relation and friends weeping all around. Children it is wonderful that we have a merciful God. The only one who can bind up and can heal the broken heart and cleanse it from all sin. Children, mother left consolation that she was not lost, but just gone on before. And Wilburn H. Dixon, your father, told a wonderful experience of grace at the True Indian Bottoms Church of Old Regular Baptist on the first Saturday in August, 1937. To have membership with the James Memorial Church, and was buried in the liquid grave, in a beautiful pool of water just below his home. He had been shown in a dream where he should be baptized. And: he remained a faithful member until the end. It was his desire "to Cod, that when labor was ended that he would not have to linger and suffer long. Be obtained' his desire. 0)n the seventh day as the sun was sinking low, we feel assured, quietly and peacefully he passed to that city beyond death's sea. This was his favorite song while here on earth. He was not blessed with a voice to join in singing down here. But we feel that he has gone to a home where congregations never break up and Sabbaths never end, and our loss is Heaven's gain. Written in memory of one so near and dear. Elder H. D. Caudill.

Franklin, Orben-Born June 30th, 1917, deceased from this life July 1st, 1960. He was married to Vertie Amburgey Oct. 17, 1939. And to this union were born seven children, two boys and five girls. His father proceeded him in death, Nov. 28, 1934. Left to mourn his loss were his mother, wife, seven children and four sisters, Bonnie Adams, Carr Creek, Ky., Ella Bentley, Milan, Ind.; Lettie Bates, Charlestown Ind.; Dulcenia Hays, Carnesville, Ind. He took sick in Dec. 1959 and later went to the hospital at Lexington. The Drs. found he had Cancer. He prayed to the Lord to save his soul and let him return back to his family. After he returned to his home he asked for preachers to come. After church he told his wife one night he dreamed Christ come and stood by his bed side. Reached and took him in his (arms and started to fly away with him. After he awoke he did not fear to die because ne had continually prayed to the Lord and felt that his sins had been pardoned. We feel our loss is heaven's gain.
Written By: Elder and Cousin Alonzo Watts.

Maggard, Barbara Alice -the wife of James B. Maggard, was born July 22, 1880. She deceased this life April 8, 1960.She leaves to mourn for her, eight children, four boys: Hugo, Leonce, John and Ronald; four girls: Agnes, Olive, Doris and Martha. Her husband, James B. Maggard and two sons, Carson and Tillson, have preceded her in death. She also leaves 51 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren and one great-grandchild have preceded her in death. Sister Allie joined the Odd Carr Creek Church of Old Regular Baptist and lived there in the last 21 years of her life. She was a faithful member and her life was a good example to the mothers of our land. She was blessed with a wonderful voice and everyone loved to hear her sing the old songs of Zion. For the last nine months of her stay here on earth, she was bedfast and very sick. She bore her sickness with patience and seemed to look forward to the time she could go home to her loved ones. As she lay on her sick bed she told her children that she had seen her Heavenly Home and that it was the most beautiful sight she had ever seen. Many times she spoke of the beautiful flowers she had seen. She said she had paid her debt and begged her children to meet her where there would be no pain or sorrow. Shortly before she died, the good Lord permitted her to talk to her husband and she told him that she would meet him soon. Her daughter came into her room one day and saw her mother looking toward Heaven with a sweet smile upon her face. Shortly after that mother quietly passed away to forever be with her loved ones. Her children did everything they could to comfort Mother and make her suffering as light as they could. But God loved her more than we all did, and took her to a land of peace and joy to ever live with the Lord. Children, You have given up a kind, sweet mother that can never be replaced in this life. Tie church has given up a faithful member. The neighbors have given up a great friend, but we feel that our loss is Heaven's gain. So remember the words of Mother and try with all your heart to fulfill her request and meet her in Heaven above.
Written by Elder Steve Pratt.

Martin, Annie -born November 14, 1898. Deceased December 11, 1957. She was united in marriage to Bobby Thornsberry and to that union was born four children. Bobby and two children preceded her in death. Now living are Ebbie Thornsberry, Eva Thornsberry of the first family. September 15, 1925 she was married to Sie Martin and to this union was born two children: Millie and Rosie, all to mourn their loss of mother, also a great host of relatives and friends who will miss her presence here on earth. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about 20 years ago and lived a Christian life before her children and friends. A few days before she died She said she saw a big bright light. She said while she was at her daughter's home on Breedings Creek she dosed off to sleep. She dreamed she was eating supper from the Lord's table and everything was white as snow and a man stood by her while she was eating. "We feel the loss of Sister Annie here on this earth is Heaven's gain. Words by Millie and Cody Martin. Written by Brother Alonzo Watts.  This is my Beloved Granny-Gloria

Nease, Virgie -It is with a sad and broken heart that I will try to write an obituary of my dear mother, Virgie Nease. She was the daughter of Rosie Pigman. Virgie was born April 13, 1890, deceased March 2.1, 1960, being 69 years, 11 months and 8 days old at the time of her death. She was married to Bennie Everidge in 1907, and to this union was born two daughters and one son: Anna Collins, of Whitesburg, Ky.; Fannie Osborne, Richmond, Ky., and Hargis Everidge. Bargis and Bennie preceded her in death. She was married to Jasper Nease, September, 1913 and to this union was born four daughters and three sons: Dorothy Craft, Cincinnati, Ohio; Bonnie Collins, Harrison, Ohio; Auda Caudill, Whitesburg, Ky.; Eunice Bawling, Oolson, Ky.; Leonard Nease, Thornton, Ky. and Lawrence and Harold Nease, both of Morrow, Ohio. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, nine children, 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives, She joined the Carrs Fork Regular Baptist Church in 1939 and lived a faithful member until death. She loved a good meeting and greatly enjoyed talking to the children of God. The life that Mom lived here will long be remembered by her family and all who knew her. She was a shining light to her husband and children. I will never forget the prayers I heard her pray while working around her home, and while she was so sick. She would pray and beg the Lord to let her live to see her children once more. I feel our loss is Heaven's gain. It was on Monday morning the death angel came and took her to a better home prepared for her. We have given up a good mother and companion. And let's ail prepare to meet her in a better world.
Written by her daughter, Eunice.

Patrick, Leslie -It is with a sad and broken heart that I try to write an obituary of my dear beloved husband Leslie Patrick. He was born September 11, 1892. Died March 1, I960. He was 87 years, 5 months and 20 days old. He was married to Lucinda Everage and to this union was born six children: four girls, Anna Patrick of Indianapolis, Ind.; Marie Risner of Middle town, Ohio; Margie Terrill of Indianapolis, Ind.; Rose Combs of Tampa, Florida; two boys, Balis Patrick of the Air Force in Germany. and L. B. Patrick of Middletown, Ohio. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1953 and was an ordained deacon. Leslie lived an humble life and we feel our loss is Heaven's gain.
Written by his wife: Lucinda Patrick.

Sergent, Drucilla Craft-On December 4, 1874, God sent a flower to decorate the home of Enoch Chunk and Polly Aon Craft a little daughter. She was So pretty and so humble that they chose one of the old Biblical names for her, Drucilla. Here on Millstone Creek she grew to a fair and beautiful young lady and always gladdened the hearts of Uncle Chunk and Aunt Polly Ann, along with the rest of the family. August 19, 1893, she placed her right hand in the right hand of Isom Sergent and vowed to God that she would be to him a true and devoted and obedient wife until death do us part. This vow she kept to the letter; Isom departed this life in May, 1920, leaving Aunt Sillar with eight children, Whom she raised and educated as best she could. She remained true to the vow to Uncle Isom living a widow almost 40 years. The children are Enoch and Sarah Elizabeth of Colson, Ky., Sam of Democrat, Ky., Benjamin, who lost his life in the service of his country, Archie of Charleston, Ind., Joseph of Essex, Maryland, William and Isom, Jr., of Millstone, Ky.  Aunt Sillar as she was known professed a hope in the Lord Jesus Christ upward of 30 years ago and upon the profession of the hope she had in him took up fellowship in the Regular Baptist Church and lived a true and concentrated Christian until the end came. On Sunday, September 20, 1959. Just after the shadows of darkness had risen from the earth. To know her was to love her, she always greeted everyone with a hearty handshake and a friendly smile and walked Godly before her children and before mankind. Aunt Sillar had been in failing health as the end grew near but her suffering she bore with meekness, humbleness and patience holding fast to the trust she had in God. This unworthy visited her some two or three hours on Saturday afternoon. She told me in the presence of her only living sister that she didn't believe she had but a few days at most to stay here and that she believed those gates would open wide for her. She asked us to sing that song for her. I've heard them sing again and again Of a gate that stands ajar. Of a sunny clime and a golden plane And a sinless land afar. I never saw such true faith as she raised her eyes toward Heaven, the countenance on her face as she looked to Heaven, the brightness of her eyes were as stars. I sure believe she by an eye of faith could view her eternal home. To the children let me say your mother loved you dearly and spoke to me often of you and how she hoped that you would all make peace with God so you could al live together in that world of light and love. We truly believe this neighborhood has lost a part of its foundation these broken hearted children a sainted mother and the Sandlick Church a devoted and faithful member but the kingdom; of God has gained another jewel to decorate that great throne. She leaves to mourn her passing, one sister, Sarah Jane Franklin; 44 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and a host of children of God: and an innumerable host of relatives, friends and neighbors. We all feel that the fruit she bore and the life she lived that her soul is basking in the sunlight of God's love under the alter of God. On Sunday morning, September 20, 1959, when she smiled that last smile, she said come welcome death I'll gladly go with thee, the silver cord was loosed and the golden bowl was broken as she silently went to sleep in the arms of Jesus after 84 years, 9 months and 18 days in a world of heartaches, troubles and disappointments these words as she left this world. Farewell vain world I'm going home My Savior smiles and bids me come, Sweet Angles beckon me always To sing God's praise in endless days. Her unworthy Brother in Hope, Lewis F. Craft.

Shepherd, Suson-With a sad heart I'll try to write the obituary of my mother, Suson Shepherd. She was born November 24, 1875. Departed this life November 14, 1958. Her stay here on earth was 82 years, 11 months, 20 days. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Hurricane Gap, Gordon, Ky., July, 1911, 2nd Saturday. She was a faithful member in church for 47 years. She believed in going to church every meeting time, always had a smile on her face. We feel our loss is Heaven's gain. She left 10 children to mourn her loss, five boys and five girls. Boys: E. R., Russell, Sibley, Robert and Arthur. Girls: Mary, Pherby, Gracy, Celestia and Hattie. So, children, I do believe that if you ever go to live with mother, you sure will have to get in the path that leads to Heaven. It sure is time to star now. As I ravel through life's pathway looking up towards the sky hoping to live with my dear old mother in the sweet bye and bye. Written by her son, Sibley Shepherd, Eolia, Ky.

Terrill, Dorothy - It is with a sad and broken heart that I try to write an obituary of my dear beloved mother, Dorothy Terrill. She was born March 23, 1903, the daughter of Sarah "Coon" and William Gayheart. Died August 6, 1980. She was 57 years, 4 months and 14 days old. She was married to Robert Terrill in 1919, and to this union was born 12 children, Charles of Indianapolis, Ind.; Bruce of West Middletown, Ohio; Murl of Middletown, Ohio; and Duke of the U. S. Army at Fort Knox, Ky.; Sarah Creech of Middletown, Ohio; Irene Cornett of Hindman, Dollie Martin of Tina, Ky., and Mildred Faye of Tina, Ky. Also four sons that preceded her in death. She left three brothers and one sister to mourn her death-Ballard, Vent, and Grace of Ohio and Critney of Tina Ky. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in June of 1952 but had lived a Christian life for 27 years before that. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family Dorothy lived a Christian life and we feel that our loss is Heaven's gain. Written by her daughters.

Whitaker, Millie - was born January 27, 1891 and died September 12, 1959. She was 68 years, 7 months and 16 days old. She was married to Jeff Whitaker, December 19, 1907. To this union was born 12 children - Ollie, Nancy Ellen and Reca of Freetown, Indiana; Alice of Otisco, Indiana; Astor of Crown; Ky.; Charlie of Freetown, Indiana; Edgar of Trenton, Michigan; and Benton of Wyandotte, Michigan. Four infants preceded her in death. She said she wanted her funeral preached by Indian Bottom Ministers, end that she didn't want nature stirred up, but wanted repentance preached to her children. Just the truth as it is in Christ Jesus, and she wanted good comforting songs sung, (not about mother) tout about Jesus and a better country where all her children and friends could go if they make it right with God in this life. She said she was ready to go and that she couldn't see anything in her way. She said that all she hated to leave this world was to leave her children. She prayed all the time for them. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church and was baptized September, 1926 and has lived a faithful member and filled her seat as long as she was able. 1 think the verse of this song describes her life: "Sister, thou wast mild and lovely Gentle as the summer breeze Pleasant as the air of evening As it floats among the trees." She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and eight children. Two sisters, Manda of Horse Cave, Ky. and Atha of Day, Ky. Three brothers, Boyd of Benham, Ky., John D. and Henry of Day, Ky. Three step-brothers, Bryant of Isom, Ky.; Charlie of Cumberland, Ky.; Fred of Partridge, Ky. Also a host of friends and relatives. Written by her sister, Atha Frazier.