Bedwell, Robert Lee ~ In memory of our beloved son, Robert Lee Bedwell.. On June 19, 1951 a beautiful son was borned to Spence and Mildred Bedwell. And on the morning of February 26, 1964 God needed another flower to decorate his throne. He was a wonderful joy in our home and we miss him with all our hearts. But I know my Lord loved him as he loves even little flowers he has here on this low ground of sorrow. He left four brothers and three sisters and his mother and father to mourn for him. Son we miss you but by the grace of God we will meet again.
Written by a broken hearted father and a brother in hope,   Spencer Bedwell

Boggs, Jonah ~ It is with much sadness that I try to write this obituary of my beloved husband and father Jonah Boggs. He was the son of Joseph and Minerva Ingrove Boggs. He was born March 4, 1883 and departed this life October 13, 1967 making his stay here on earth 83 years 7 months 9 days. Early in life he met and married Pearlie Hampton and to this union was born 4 boys and 4 girls. They are Vernon Boggs, Kings Creek, Less Boggs, Day, Ky., Fess Boggs and Glenn Boggs both of Columbus, Ind. The girls are Vera Mitchell of Roxana, Ky. and Mrs. Tommy Back, Mrs. Steven H. Day, and Mrs. Arthur Pendleton all of Columbus, Ind. Also surviving are four brothers, Sam, Harrison. Charlie and Fred all of Kings Creek, Ky. and one sister Mrs. Tilda Caudill of Smoot Creek, Ky. Also surviving are 27 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He came by letter to the Big Cowan Regular Baptist Church in October 1955 and remained a faithful member and deacon the rest of his life.
Now that he's gone I know that he's sleeping, Resting up there with the angels above,
Some sweet day I hope to meet him, Way up in heaven where all is love.
Written by request of sister, Pearlie Boggs By an unworthy brother in the lord I hope, Bro. A.J. Fields

Caudill, Atha Hampton ~ born June 23, 1902. She departed this life October 7, 1967, being 65 years 3 months and 15 days old. She was the daughter of John and Ranie Hampton. Early in life she met and married David D. Caudill in 1920. To this union four children were born, all girls. Edith Caudill of Jeremiah, Ky.; Hester Caudill Blair of Dayton, Ohio; Arizona Caudill Wysong of Dayton, Ohio; Anna Lou Caudill Yates of Richmond, Ind. and a lonely husband are left to mourn her loss. Also 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Atha joined the Doty Creek Church of the Old Regular Baptist the 2nd Sunday in September 1935 and lived a consecrated life until death. The church has lost a strong member. She was a bright and shining light to the community in which she lived always filling her seat in the church and she loved her church so good. But God said Atha you have served your duty well here upon earth, come on home, you have suffered enough down there and she quietly and peacefully fell asleep in the arms of her Jesus who spoke peace to her soul many years ago. And I want to say to her blessed children if you haven't repented of your sins put your trust in Jesus, the one Mother trusted in and the same one that saved your sweet Mother will save you if you will repent and be borned again. And to the lonely husband, I don't know your condition, but look to God who is able to comfort you in your lonely hours, you'll have to spend without that good companion. And to her brothers and sisters, I feel you all have already made the preparation to meet Sister again in that world where no sickness nor pain can ever enter. So we feel that you loss is her eternal gain. Written by a brother in hope, H.B. Whitaker

Combs, Armelda ~ I will try to write the obituary of my dear Sister, Armelda Roark Combs. She was the widow of the late Eck Combs who proceeded her in death many years ago. She was the daughter of the late Carter Roark and Martha Akemon Roark at Flint, Ky. who proceeded her in death many years ago. She was horned July 17, 1888 being 79 years 8 months and 24 days old at her passing away. She passed from this life on March 10, 1.968 with last words, "How good it is to see the Lord." And passed on. She was a member of the Little Dry Fork Church and was a faithful member until she got past- going with her sickness. She leaves the following children: Clayton Combs of Batesville, Ind.; James Carter Combs of Harrison, Ohio and Cleaon Combs of Whitesburg, Ky. and Wesley Combs of Whitesburg, Ky. and two sisters, Eva Ingram of Whitesburg, Ky. and Reeda Tyree of Whitesburg, Ky. and one brother Amos Roark of Byrdstown, Tenn. She had many grandchildren and a host of friends that will miss her.
Why do we mourn departing friends? Or shake at death's alarm?
Tis but the Voice that Jesus sends To call her to his arms.
Written by her sister, Reeda Tyree

Couch, Sillar, Sister ~ was born Feb.17, 1911, passed from this life Dec. 9, 1961, making her stay on earth 50 years 10 months and 8 days. She was the daughter of Jasper and Rhoda Lucas and from a family of seven children. Early in life she was married to Alex Couch and to this union were born 2 children. Boyd Couch preceded her in death many years ago. Bertie Joy Nowell of Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister Sillar professed a hope in Christ many years ago. She joined the Little Bethlehem Church and was baptized in full fellowship and lived a faithful member until death. Now I want to say to this only daughter, if you want to meet mother again, you must fall out with sin and repent and live for Jesus. Now Sister Sillar we are not going to say farewell forever. It's only farewell for a little while for we, by the grace of God, will meet you in Heaven where there will be no more sad partings, sorrow nor pain. Where we can live happy and praise God forever more. Written by a sister in the Lord I hope, Bertie Pridemore

Eldridge,  Esquire ~ was  born December 12, 1889 to Matthew and Ozine Fields Eldridge. Deceased from this life September 1, 1968, making his stay here on earth 78 years 9 months 19 days. He married Susan Caudill in 1921. To this union was born 8 children-infant daughters, Mary Adams, Carr Creek, Ky.; Maxie Mullins, New Washington, Ind.; George Everett Eldridge, Xenia, Ohio; Paul Eldridge, United- States Air Force in England; Kathleen Cornett, Detroit, Michigan; Geneva Gentry, Dayton, Ohio. The infant daughters and Susan proceeded him in death. In 1932 he was married to Polly Mullins Combs and to this Union was born 3 children—Lola Jean Eldridge, who preceded him in death; Olive Rose Clapp, New Washington, Indiana; John Eldridge of Louisville, Kentucky. Also 7 step children—Fess Combs, Marie and Dayton, who have preceded him in death; Alicy Caudill, Harrodsburg, Ky.; James Combs, Sassafras, Ky.; Zeda Mae Eady of Detroit, Mich.; and Mildred Collins of New Washington, Ind.; also surviving him are 51 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, and a brother Dewey Eldridge and two sisters, Martha and Mary, and a host of friends and relatives. He served his country well, he fought and was wounded in France in World War I. He joined the Indian Bottom Church at Blackey, Kentucky July, 1926; in later years moved his letter to Old Carr Church. He was a true and faithful member until death. Dad suffered a stroke 4 years ago and was on a walker. Two weeks ago he had another stroke and entered the hospital. He was so humble and patient without any complaints. He told us children that if Jesus could bear his pain without complaining he could do the same. Dad we will miss you but we feel your soul is resting under the throne of God and Our loss is heaven's gain. Written by his daughters, Olive Rose and Mary.

Gayheart, Rosa ~ It is with a sad and aching heart I will try to write a short obituary of my dear mother Rosa Gayheart, who passed away April the 25th 1968. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Combs Grigsby. Mother was born November the 12th, 1889. Her stay here on earth was 78 years 5 months and 13 days. She was married to the late John Gayheart in 1905. To this union was born 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls. Her husband deceased this life March 16, 1931. And also one daughter, March 17, 1931. Both were buried the same day, March 19, 1931. Seven children are left without a mother to love them. Three girls and four boys. The boys are Caney Gayheart, Ira Gayheart, Coleman Gayheart, and Eutice Gayheart. The girls are Tallia Smith, Coonie Martin and Mary Gayheart. And also a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She joined the Old Regular Baptist church and was baptized tine 2nd Sunday in October in 1952. She was a faithful member, never missed many Sundays going to church, until the last two until of her life. She enjoyed going to church, and being with her  brothers and sisters, and her many, many I friends. All who knew her loved 1 it-1 clearly Her doors were always open to everybody. She was a devoted wile, and a dear mother. Her children has lost a dear Mother who loved them dearly. The church has lost a faithful member. There is a seal empty that can never be filled.  She look her fellowship with the Little Clear Fork Old Regular Baptist Church which she loved so dear. In her passing her children have lost a dear Mother, The church a faithful and a well loved member, and the community a well loved citizen.  Everybody that knew her loved her dearly.  I think I can well say all these losses are  heaven's gain. I feel like she is gone to eternal rest. I feel like if Mother could speak to us, she would say, Children, and friends weep not for me. I have gone home to rest with Jesus.  Written by a lonely daughter, Tallia Smith

Hays, Wilson ~  was born in Wise County, Virginia on May 29, 1865. He died in Letcher, Ky- on April 28, 1968, being 102 years and eleven months old. Early in life at the age of 21 years he was married to Matilda Jane Sturgill also of Wise County, Virginia. To this union ten children were born, five sons and five daughters. He is survived by five children: three sons, Henison of Ohio, John M. of Hazard, Ky. and Woodrow of Jeffersonville, Ind.; two daughters, Sarah Wilson of Elizabethton, Tenn. and Urilla Salyers of Letcher, Ky., where he resided at the time of his death. He came to this section of Letcher County in 1922. He worked as a coal miner, logger, R.R. Construction and farmer until 1935, when his age prevented his working on public work. Proceeding him in death were his wife Matilda, two children, (girl and boy in infancy) also Rosie Franklin, and Cindy who have been dead several years. He was married to Matilda Sturgill about seventy-five years at her death, and was a good husband and father. Besides their ten children they have 63 grandchildren and several great grand children and great-great grandchildren. So many nice things could be said about our Dad by friends, neighbors and family. But the most wonderful thing any of us could ever hear from him was how he loved the- Lord and his desire to go to be with him. For almost 50 years, he has walked with the Lord, his faith never wavering, and as he neared the end of this life seemed to grow stronger in the hope of eternal life. He loved his church and all the brothers and sisters and no one could have been more faithful in attendance until he was too ill to go. We know his gentle presence will be missed but our loss is his gain. We should all remember his council and obey God's word and prepare in this life to meet him again. The family

Huff, Sarahbell, Sister ~  was born January 2, 1894, departed from this life June 10, 1968, making her stay here on earth 74 years 8 months and 8 days. In early life she was married to Troy Muff and to this union was born seven children all living, Russell, Coy, Vallas, Lora, Elman, Elax and Carson. Sister Sarahbell joined the Mt. Olive Church of Old Regular Baptist in the year of 1949 and I feel lived a close and obedient life until death. For several months before Death came, she had been badly afflicted, but seemed to bear her suffering with much patience and humbleness. Many more good things could be said about Sister Sarahbell's humble life that she has lived here but I fear that it would make this obituary too long. So I will close by saying to her family that is left here to mourn her loss, if you want to meet Mother again you must look to that same God that Mother went to. Written by Delmar Slone and Elder Ernest Smith

Pridemore, Lemuel ~  was born March 2, 1905, passed from this life August 26, 1967, making his stay on earth 62 years 5 months and 24 days. He was the son of George and Cinda Pridemore, and from a family of eight children. Early in life he was married to Bertie Owens and to this union were born 2 children. Tommy, in the U.S. Army, Fort Knox, Ky. and Betty Lou at home, Brother Lemuel professed a hope in Christ and joined the Little Bethlehem Church in June, 1956. He also was ordained as a deacon in 1962 and worked faithful until death. Now, I want to say to the children, if they want to meet daddy again they must fall out with sin and repent and live for Jesus, we are not going to say farewell forever. It's farewell for a little while. For we by the grace of God will meet you in Heaven, where there will be no more sad partings, sorrow nor pain. And we can praise God forever more. Written by his broken hearted wife and children, Bertie, Tommy and Betty

Slone, Marion, Elder ~ was born May 2, 1902, deceased, May 26, 1968. Making his stay here 66 years and 24 days. Bro. Marion in early life was married to Ettie Sparkman and to this union was born 7 children, names, Raymond, Gurnis, Willis, Delmar, June, Hattie and Cecil. His wife preceded him in death. Later he was married to Lassie Slone. To them was born 9 children: Mattie, Mable, Phyllis, Geneve, Bettie, Marion Jr., Wayne, Jene and Tuneyln. One wife and two children preceded him in death, leaving a wife, 14 children, several grandchildren, one sister and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Bro. Marion was received into the Mt. Olive Church the 1st Saturday in September, 1935. And was ordained deacon in 1936, and ordained Elder in 1941. And later became moderator of this church and remained until death. Bro. Marion lived a close and consecrated life and always stood for a clean church, stood on the solid foundation. He fell like a soldier, he died at his post, and it is hoped the life that he has led before his family, friends and neighbors will be a loud calling to them because it is believed that he has gone to an upper and better world to live in peace and happiness forever. And to those that are left behind, if you want to see him again, make peace with God in this life.  Written by Elder Ernest Smith

Slone, Bro. Moral ~ a son of Isom B. Slone and Sarah J. Owen Slone, was born March 7, 1890. He was joined in wedlock to Nancy June Slone September 18, 1906. She was a daughter of Andy Slone and Nancy Adams Slone. Nancy Jane was born June 8, 1891. Unto them were born 9 children, 5 boys and 4 girls, all lived to manhood and womanhood. All are married. Eight are still living at this date. One son died the 24th day of December 1935 at the age of 18 years. He had just been married 7 weeks. His name was Maynard Slone. He left such evidence we have no doubt but what he is resting in a better world. The last words he spoke, he said to his mother , I will change worlds before much longer. My home is in heaven, good bye. By reason of age and health, I don't think I'll be here much longer. After I am gone, I want the preaching Brothers that is in order and fellowship with the Mt. Olive Church at Slone Fork, Garner, Ky. to preach over my body 2 choice songs, "The Time Is Swiftly Rolling on" and "The Gospel Highway." I also want the 6th verse of the 34th chapter of Psalms read over my body. I do not know but I feel and believe that verse will fit my case, then I feel I will be out of all my trouble but not until then. Morrel Slone, a man that believed that God has given every sane-minded person an equal chance and that all can, if they will, except that chance believing in Jesus with all their heart forsake sin, repent, and be born again and go to that heavenly country that is prepared for everyone that love and fear the Lord.  Written by Bro. Moral Slone

Smith, Hillard ~ It's with a sad aching heart that I will try to write the obituary of my dear husband and daddy. Hillard was born November 8, 1908 to Barbara Smith. He deceased March 17, 1968 making his stay here on earth 59 years 4 months and 9 days. He was married to Beatrice Kelly April 9, 1939. To this union was born 14 children of which 5 children preceded him in death. To mourn his loss is his wife Beatrice, Hillard Junior, Buford, Janie, O'dean, Donald, Eugene, Maxine, Larry and Jimmy. He also was survived by 10 grandchildren and 2 brothers. He joined the old Regular Baptist Church May 28, 1966. He couldn't attend church due to sickness but he really enjoyed being at meetings and wanted meetings at home as often as he could get it. He was a miner until he got disabled to work in 1956. We think the home hasn't been the same but we feel our loss is heaven's gain. So children if you want to meet daddy again you must repent and be born again.
Written by a heart-broken wife and son, Beatrice and Larry Beatrice Smith, R.R. 2 Box 329, Hazard, Ky. 41701

Terrill, Robert Hanan ~ It is with a sad and a broken heart that I will try and write the obituary of my beloved husband Robert Hanan Terrill. The son of Charles and Martha Terrill. Robert was born at Malliegee, Ky. in Wolfe County on October 6, 1896, deceased this life June 26, 1968. He was married to Leona S. Combs June 16, 1961 and to this union was born two children Gene H. Terrill and Miss Margie Maxine Terrill of Tina, Ky. Left to mourn his loss is his wife Leona and two children Gene H. Terrill and Margie M. Terrill also two step sons Wilbur and Wendell Combs. He was married to Dorothy Gayheart April 12, 1919 and to this union was born twelve children. Four of whom preceded him in death. He still has eight children living by his first wife. Mr. Charles Terrill of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Sarah O. Creech of Middletown, Ohio, Mr. Murl K. Terrill of Middletown, Ohio, Mr. Bruce Terrill of Middletown, Ohio, Mrs. Albert Cornett of Hindman, Ky., Mrs. Donn Martin of Indianapolis, Ind., Mr. Duke Terrill of Fort Knox, Ky., Mrs. Gerald Cornett of Skyline, Ky. Three brothers also survive: Mr. George Terrill of Shepherdsville, Ky., Mr. Bradley Terrill of Dayton, Ohio and Mr. Charley Terrill of Pine Ridge, Ky. Also twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive. I believe our loss is heaven's gain. Someday we hope to meet him where all sorrow, trials, and troubles will be over. He was a member of the Maggie Memorial Church of Old Regular Baptist faith, and order, and he was a faithful member until his death.
Written by his unworthy and heart-broken wife, Mrs. Leona (Smith) Terrill

Williams, Eders Ann ~ She was born June 12, 1926 deceased this life July 13, 1968 making her stay on earth 42 years 1 month and 1 day. She was the daughter of Alvin and Artie Hagans. She was married to Lovel E. Williams September 29, 1949. To this union were born 5 children. Three boys: Moel Gene Williams, Edward Lynn Williams, and Brenton Gyle Williams. Two girls: Ann Gwenn Williams and Deborah Manelu Williams. Her mother preceded her in death. She is survived by her father. Also five sisters, Neoma Williams, Lexington, Ky.; Alma Christan, Red Fox, Ky.; Marjorie Rucker, Dayton, Ohio; Christine Hagans, Red Fox, Ky.; Miss Ella Sue Hagans, Dayton, Ohio; four brothers, Alvin Hagans, Jr., Hazard, Ky.; Daniel Hagans, Dayton, Ohio; Raymond Hagans, Red Fox, Ky.; Vynard Hagans, Dayton,-Ohio. Four uncles and five aunts and many friends. She joined the Little Home Church September 2, 1951. She was a faithful member. Her voice will be missed and a seat is empty. She was very kind to all.Now left to mourn her lost, a broken-hearted husband, 5 children, brothers, sisters and many friends. Many days and nights she sat in the shadow of death. Now I feel her soul is at rest. I hope some day I will be with her in the city of God. She is gone in my heart here memories will live on. We soon shall say farewell Sleep on, sleep on my love. This was her request to preach, Bro. Carva Adams, to make prayer, Clarren Williams. 1 know it will be hard for him, just say what God gives you a mind to. And Brother Clarence Dixon if possible if not Bro. B. Whitaker an at the wake anyone that has the mind to preach. Written by her husband Lovel E. Williams