INDIAN BOTTOM ASSOCIATION
Old Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ
Held with
Reynolds Fork Church
Mallie, Knott County Kentucky
September 3,4,5 1971

OBITUARIES

Submitted by Sheila Seals

Adams, Elizabeth - was born August 11, 1880 to Esquire and Sally Watts. She was married to Dick Adams in 1898. To this union was born 14 children, Ada Martin, Mt. Sterling,, Ky.; Jody Adams Leburn, Ky.; Sopie Short, Hindman, Ky.; Cloia Johnson, Pippa-Passes, Ky.; Hiram Adams, Mt. Sterling, Ky.; Bethel Adams, Versailles, Indiana; Roland Adams-, Indian Fields, Ky.; Olive Blevins, Dayton; Ford Adams, Mt. Sterling, Ky. Deceased are Kelly, Gladys, Prudie, and Bob. Fourteen children, 64 grandchildren, 120 great-grandchildren, 28 great-great-grandchildren. Although Aunt Liz never joined the church we trust our loss is heaven's gain. I remember her visits and she was faithful in filling her seat. She had a wonderful personality and made friends very easily. We feel Aunt Liz will be to the community a great loss.  The Family

Brown, Rebecca -This is hard for me to write the obituary of my dear aunt who entered Eternal life Monday, March 15, 1971 at the residence of one of her sons, Albert Brown of Ermine, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Dixon and Nancy Caudill. She was born April 23, 1888, being 82 years, 10 months, and 22 days of age at the time of her passing. She married George Brown in the year of 1910. He passed away a few years before her. They were so good and close to each other. It almost took her life then to have to give him up. I am also writing the obituary of him too. He never joined any church but Aunt Rebecca saw him in her dreams and visions till I believe with all my heart they are resting together. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Mayking about 30 years ago. She then come into the Kingdom Come Church by letter about three years ago. Se was a faithful member. My son-in-law would go get her and she would come down and stay with me so she could attend church both days. Surviving -her are four sons: Albert Brown, Ermine, Ky. Charlie Brown, Akron, Ohio; Steve Brown, Munroe Falls, Ohio; Diron Brown, Winter Garden, Florida; one daughter: Dixie Johnson, Ravenna, Ohio; one brother Charlie Caudill, Whitesburg, Ky.; two sisters: Sarah Raleigh, London, Ky. and Pheba Jane Isom, Blackey, Ky. Also 26 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Two sons preceded her in death. Her baby son, Ray Brown was killed in the Korean War. Her many friends who know her was to love her because of the good life she lived before her children and friends. Aunt Rebecca will long be remembered. Thank God for a Hope that I will met her some day. Written by her niece, Mrs. Nancy Ann Caudill Arlie Caudill's wife.

Combs, James-On May 13, 1923, when spring was in full bloom, a little flower was born into the home of E. H. and Armeldia Roark Combs, in Letcher Co., Kentucky. James grew up sad played with his brothers up and down the hills over- looking the north fork of the Kentucky River, where he is 1 soon to be laid to rest. It was here he grew to manhood, worked on the home-place farm and for several years dug coal in several mines located in Letcher County. In the year of 1946, he met and married Margaret Burroughs of Letcher County. Sister Margaret has been a faithful and loving wife; and into this union was born six children. I don't believe I have ever seen children who thought anymore of their daddy than did Jerry, Betty, Sandra, Danny, and Jeffrey. Their first born, little James Edward preceded him death, while an infant. Also left to mourn his passing in addition to his children and loving wife are three brothers, Clayton of Batesville, Indiana, Wess of Whitesburg, Kentucky, and Cleon of Latonia, Kentucky. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Edgar and Ira, and two sisters, Vada and Mae. He also leaves a loving; daughter-in-law, the former LaRuth Whitaker of Whitesburg, Kentucky, and a little grandson, Jerry, Jr. In June, 1962, he obtained the mercies of God and was joined to the body of the Pilgrim Home Church at Milan, Indiana, and proved faithful until his passing on November 20, 1970, in Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio. Shortly after his conversion, he felt his calling to the ministry. He obeyed the call of his Master and began to publish glad tidings of great joy to the world of the lost.. He was not only blessed with the call to the ministry, but also was gifted to sing Zion's songs with perhaps greater power and sweetness than anyone whom the Regular Baptist have known within our time. He will truly be remembered by all who were blessed to sit beneath the sound of his voice. Oh, how he sang, "I am dwelling on the Mountain" "I am trying to travel a path that is straight," "Just One Rose Will Do," "Take this Letter to My Mother", "When Mary had come the Lord Jesus to seek," and many others. It seems that even now I can hear him singing. No Brother was more dedicated to the cause of the church than was Brother James. He was happy in the service of his master and wanted to share this happiness with others. Again and again he would travel all night and day with myself and Marc Dotson and Kell Day or his brother Cleon Combs to his beloved mountain country of Kentucky or Virginia to worship with his brothers and sisters, and friends. Many of these journeys were long and tiresome, but God paid him many times for his labor. One of these paydays came when his son Jerry and daughter-in-law, LaRuth found that peace with Jesus that Brother James often preached about. He truly loved his family and his hope was that some day they could join him in him labor. Sister Margaret stood right by the side of Brother James and held him up as high as her tender arms could hold him. The church has lost a true pillar. His family has lost a wonderful daddy, the sinner has lost a real friend and I have lost a fellow traveler that I shall remember and miss until my dying day, I visited him just before he died and he said, "Brother Ermel, I dreamed last night that you and I were preaching together in a little narrow place". So it's not good-bye Brother it's just so long for a little while. Sleep peacefully now and we will see you in the morning when we wake up. Elder Ermel R. Ison

Eversole, Rusha Combs-Sister Rusha was born February 22, 1893 at Dwarf, Ky. in Perry County. She was the daughter of Sam and Matilda Young Combs. When she was a young woman she was married to Willie Combs and reared a fine and respectable family of children. Their names are as follows: Bargas Combs, Ala.; Adren Combs, Pa.; Leonard Combs, London, Ky, Gene Combs, Lexington, Ky. Laura Laudy, Slemp, Ky.; Bertha Larkey, Whitesburg, Ky, Cathlene Shepherd, Detroit, Mich., and two children deceased in infancy. After the death of Sister Rusha's first husband, later she was united in marriage to J. B. Eversole. She and Bro. J. B. spent many happy years together, and often in their happy home they entertained their children, "friends, and church people. At the time of their marriage Brother J. B. had four children by a former marriage. They are as follows: Cecil and John both of Partridge, Ky., Ruby Johnson, Cumberland, Ky. and Crystal Smith, 'Oak Ridge, Tennessee. These four -adult children greatly loved Sister Rusha and they were greatly loved and honored by her. Indeed, she and Brother Eversole were a happy couple! Often they traveled for many miles together and with friends to different counties and states - just to be in a good old Baptist meeting. Sometimes while the brethren were driving them to some distant church on an early Sunday morning an old Spiritual hymn would echo among the hills from the very souls of those who sang praises to Him who hears every small and faint voice. Many times' while these happy bands traveled in such sweet fellowship and harmony - like the voice of an angel breaking forth with glad news from afar - so was it with Sister Rusha - during the singing in the traveling automobile, she would break forth with shouts of praise in tones of thunder to her Master and Lord, Sister Rusha wrote the obituary for her funeral, and in the obituary she told how she prayed for months for the Lord to forgive her of her sins - this happened after she had lost one of her little children in death. These were the words she wrote - "It seemed like my prayers were not going any where, and finally the Lord showed me a beautiful flock of sheep with a wall built around them - I could not get to them but I would not give up - finally I got to a place where I could see over the wall and the sheep were men and women that she knew - then a mountain fell on me and 1 was in such a dark place with all kinds of beast, and the Devil was near by but I prayed on and on and begged God to save my soul and finally two crowds of people came by me, and one crowd told me to join the church, but the other crowd told me to keep on praying, then I prayed with all my heart for the Lord to help me in this awful condition. The Lord then came to me and lifted this mountain off of me, then He walked all around me and lifted a dark cloud from over me - immediately I felt a great burden- leave my soul, and I lifted my hands and clapped them for joy and praised my Lord for doing so much for me in time of such great trouble. Thank the good Lord for I have never felt that great burden any more, and I will never forget the place where this happened." She came to the Little Dove Church in September 1981 and was baptized at the hands of Elder Watson Combs. Her funeral was preached in the same church in the presence of a great host of her friends and then her body was laid to rest - just back of the church beside her first husband. The life of Sister Rusha seemed so short, but was so sweet and useful. She left so many sweet memories for her loved and friends, and we trust the sweet remembrance of dear mother will guide her children, step-children, and friends to make every effort to join her in her beautiful Heavenly Home where good-byes and sorrows will be strangers, but joy and peace will be forevermore in Eternity. Written by Wardie Craft

Feltner, Wheeler-With heavy heart we will try to write an obituary of our dad and brother, Wheeler Feltner, (born November 18, 1878) who passed away November 4, 1968, making his stay on earth 88 years, 11 months and 17 days. In 1900 her was married to Matilda Smith; to this union was born seven children -three girls and four boys. His wife and two of his sons preceded him in death. Left to mourn are: Martha Richie, Ruda Stacy, Astor Feltner (all of Lotts Creek); Nancy Polly of Dunda, Michigan; Wayne Feltner of Hardburly, Ky.; and also five sisters and a host of friends and brothers and sisters in the Lord. He jointed the Old Regular Baptist Church August 17,1948; he lived a good Christian life. In 1924 he married Jennie Hurt who also preceded him in death.. Approximately two years before he died, Brother Wheeler fell and broke his hip and was confined to his bed for most of the remainder of his life. He bore his pain with patience. Towards the end he told his daughter that dying is jus£ going home where there will be peace and joy. About the last words he said were addressed to his sister when he took her by the hand and said: "God bless you. I love you." The church has lost a fine member; and the children have lost a good daddy; but we believe that our loss is heaven's gain. To his children, if you ever want to go where Daddy is, make his God your God, Children, repent. Written by his daughters Martha Richie and Ruda Stacy and his sister, Lizzie Combs.

Fouts, Bettie-It is with much sadness that I try to write a few words about a dearly departed sister in hope. Bettie Lee Owens Fouts was born at Livingston, Ky., March 10, 1903 and passed away October 17, 1967 at Benham, Ky., being 64 years, 7 months and 7 days at her passing. Sister Fouts was the daughter of the late Edward Lee Owens and Mary Belle Elkins Owens. She was married to Riley Fouts on November 7, 1917, and was baptized into the Old Regular Baptist Church in May, 1957 and was a member of the Oven Fork Regular Baptist Church at the time of her death. Among survivors are her husband, Riley Fouts, Partridge, Ky., one sone, Shirley Fouts, Lynch, Ky., one daughter Mrs. Bettina Jones, Athens, Ohio. Also her mother, Mrs. Mary Belle Owens, London, Ky. and one brother, Robert Owens, also of London, Ky. and seven grandchildren. Submitted by a brother in hope. Delmar Raleigh

Fouts, Elder Riley -It is with much, sadness that I try to write a short obituary about a dearly departed brother in hope. Elder Riley Fonts, son of Murray and Jensey Fields Fouts, was born Feb. 10, 1894 and passed from this life Nov. 7, 1989, making his stay on earth 75 years, 8 months and 27 days. He had been in poor health for the past few years and he was in the hospital when the angels called and he answered the call that we must all answer. Early in life he was married to Bettie Lee Owens and to this union were born four children. Two of his children are still living. He had. two girls that were killed in an auto accident and this left him very broken hearted, but the Grace of his Lord held him and his good companion up. After his companion passed away he was married to Belle Mullins and they lived a happy devoted life together enjoying their good fellowship in the church. Brother Riley joined the Oven Fork Regular Baptist Church 35 years ago and he had been a worker in the church for many years. At one time he was the Moderator of Big Cowan Regular Baptist Church.. At the time of his passing he was the pastor of the Oven Fork Church and the Maple Grove Regular Baptist Church. He leaves to mourn his passing his companion, Sister Belle Fonts, 1 son, Shirley Fouts and 1 daughter, Bettina Jones, 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild besides a host of friends and relatives. Submitted by a brother in hope. Delmar Raleigh

Hall, Enoch Mahlon-August 10, 1896, on Millstone Creek in Letcher Co., Ky., a son was born into the home of Joe and Lettie Craft Hall. They named him Enoch Mahlon. He departed from this life on January 4, 1971, making his stay here 74 years, 4 months, and 25 days. He was joined in holy matrimony to Maggie June Webb, the daughter of Lee and Ardelia Craft Webb of Thornton Ky. and unto this union were born 12 children. Seven of his children preceded him in death; six were infants and his eldest child, Irene Benge, just preceded him, having passed from this life November 8, 1970.Maggie, his loving companion of 53 years and 5 children are left to mourn his passing. They are Joseph Lee Hall of Louisville, Ky.; Lettie Lois Coilton, Shepherdsville, Ky.; Rebecca Jane Ison, Maineville, Ohio; Loretta Powell, Vandalia, Ohio and Carl Hall of Louisville, Ky. He also leaves two brothers, Alvin of Ermine, Ky. and Basil of Blackey, Ky. and a sister, Nannie Bentley of Millstone, Ky. to mourn his passing; also 15grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mahlon worked in the coal mines of Letcher Co. most of his life, having worked for more than 20 years for Elkhorn Colliers Coal Co., Thornton, Ky. He was also veteran of the American Armed Forces. Most of us who are members of the family knew him simply as "Grandpa" and while on what was to be a last visit to his children, he was felled by the dreaded disease, cancer, which claimed his life. A poet has written:
"Tell me not in mournful numbers,
Life's but an empty dream.
For the soul is dead that slumbers.
and things are not what they seem."
Life is real and life is earnest,
and the grave is not its goal?
Dust thou art and dust returneth
was not spoken of the soul."
While in the hospital, he told his family that he was not afraid to die and believed heaven to be his eternal home, and we who loved him will live in the hope of seeing -Mm again where death will not part us and praise to God on high will be our song. A son-in-law who loved him Elder Ermel R. Ison

Jacobs, Frankie Jane Reynolds-Frankie Jane was born May 5, 189$ and deceased this life March 28, 1971. She was the daughter of Ike and Leander Slone who both have proceeded her in death. In early life Frankie Jane was wed to William, Reynolds who proceeded her in death. Unto this union was born 13 children, five of those proceeded her in death. Sister Frankie Jane leaves to mourn her passing two step daughters whom she loved very much, 5 daughters and 3 sons, Mrs. Lona Calhoun, Sunman, Indiana; Mrs. Alice Slone, Raven, Ky.; Mrs. Eva Craft, Sunman, IN; Mrs. Edna (Gibson, Pippa Passes, Ky.; Mrs. Edith Gibson, Mousie, Ky.; Mrs. Easter Owens,. Legioner, Indiana; Mrs. Lydia Margaret Owens, Dayton, Ohio; Steven Reynolds, Worthville, Ky.; Roy Reynolds, Pippa Passes, Ky.; Vurnis Reynolds, Columbus, Ohio. Also to mourn her passing 65 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren and one brother, and five sisters. In later life sister Frankie Jane was wed to Wash Jacobs of Pippa-Passes, Ky. and remained a faithful wife some 30 years until death. Her good companion Wash Jacobs is left to mourn her passing. Sister Frankie Jane professed a hope of her salvation and attached herself to the New Home church approx. 57 years ago and has remained a devoted member until death. Sister Frankie Jane was a true Christian and a loving mother throughout her life and when she come down on her bed she told her children that she was in a big field that was very green and at the end of the field was a hill and there she met her savior and he told her that all she had to do was come on over on the other side. We feel and believe that Mother is asleep in the arms of Jesus, no worry, no pain, just resting from all of her labor. I feel that if the family wants to meet sister Frankie Jane again you must repent and be born again. Written by Elder Dillis Combs and the Family.

Jent, Elder Estill-By the request of the family I will try to write an obituary of Elder Estill Jent. Be was the son of Thomas Jent and Rebecca Messer Jent. He was born March 12, 1907 being 63 years, 4 months and 22 days of age at the time of his passing. Several years ago he felt he needed the Savior and turned to the Lord for mercy and God heard his pleas and later he joined the James Memorial Regular Baptist Church and sometime later he felt he was called to preach and with God's help he begin preaching and later was ordained a minister. He enjoyed going to church and hearing the brethren preach the gospel, but for a few years he was badly afflicted and couldn't go to church very much, but he bore his sickness in patience feeling that he had a home to go to where he could rest in peace forever more. He is survived by his wife: Susan Lewis Jent, 5 sons, Hubert Jent and Thomas Jent both of Johnson City, Tenn.; Elmer Jent, Ypsilanti, Mich.; John S. Jent, Huntington, Ind. and Leroy Jent at home. Seven daughters, Corina Schenkle and Geneva Marschand both of Huntington, IN.; Evolee Hollins, Hindman, Ky.; Fay Lahn, Chicago, IL.; Carolyn Jent and Phyliss Jent both at home and Lena Wheatly, Morehead, Ky. Also surviving is one brother William Jent, Hindman, Ky. one sister Melda Slone, Viper, Ky. and 20 grandchildren and one great-grand daughter as well as a host of other relatives and friends. To his family, whom he loved very much, if you ever expect' to see Daddy again you will have to fall out with sin and make his God your God. So sleep on Brother Estill, we hope to meet you where we can all be together, forever. Elder Grit Eldridge

Oliver, Curtis - was born September 22, 1902, departed this life March 14, 1971 at 9:15 A.M. Whereas it has pleased the Almighty God to call home a beloved husband and father, Brother Curtis Oliver to his reward on high. Therefore be it that in his passing the family has lost a beloved member, the community an upright man and his church an outstanding member. He always stood ready to help any and all people who needed his help. His home was always an open house for his church and his many friends. Just before he died he told his son that he was ready to go, but the only reason he hated to go was, he 'hated to leave his wife and little children, he loved them so much. He never owned a car but he always managed to be where he was needed, and enjoyed being there. Our loss, we hope, is heaven's gain. Those left in mourning are his wife Dorothy Smith Oliver, and his children: Floyd, Boyd, Lloyd, Curtis Jr., Scottie, Elmer, Juanita, Maxine, Lois, Joyce and Allie, 30 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters Flossy and Lizzie, one brother Moses Oliver. Written by his son and daughter, Boyd and Lois Oliver

Pratt, Dock - was born January 11, 1887 into the home of Wilburn and Polly Pratt, and deceased this life June 14, 1971 making his stay 84 years, 5 months and 3 days. In early life Uncle Dock met Florance Caudill of Holly-bush, Kentucky and on January 22, 1915 they were united In marriage and unto this union was born 9 children  5 boys and 4 girls. Sister Florance, who was' a devoted mother, wife and Christian, proceeded Uncle Dock in death August 24, 1955 and she now is resting, we feel, from all her labor and trouble waiting for Jesus to come. Uncle Dock leaves to mourn his passing nine children, Clyde Pratt, Hampton, Va; Claude Pratt, Jamestown, Va.; Coolidge Pratt, Vacaville, California; Frank Pratt, Vermilion, Ohio; Pete Pratt, Greenwood, Del.; Opal Pratt, Leburn, Ky.; Margaret Smith, Bidwell, Ohio; Elveta Charles, McClure, IL.; Lauda Kerley, McClure, IL., 36 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Bee Pratt, Leburn, Ky. and Dan Pratt, Leburn, Ky. Also a host of friends and relation who will miss uncle Dock very much Uncle Dock told many times that he felt about 18 years ago that God had forgiven him of his sins and that he had a better home at the end of this life. Uncle Dock was a good father and a dear neighbor and lived his life in a way that even the youngest child could see the love he had for his fellow man. The death angel has now claimed the life of Uncle Dock and he can't ever come back any more, but I would like to say to his children, grandchildren and all the relation that according to uncle Dock's life and his profession that if you ever see Mm again you must repent of sin and be born again because we deeply feel our loss is Heaven's gain.
Written by a brother and neighbor, Elder Dillis Combs

Raleigh, Denver S.-It is with a saddened heart that I write the obituary of my dearly beloved brother, Denver S. Raleigh. Brother Denver was born to Steve and Mary Jane Maggard Raleigh on Sept. 23, 1908, and departed this life on August 11, 1971, making his stay here on earth 62 years, 11 months, 11 days. Early in life he married Callie Ison and to this union was born seven children. Two preceded him in death in infancy. He has left to mourn his passing three girls and two boys, his wife and a host a friends and relatives. Brother Denver joined the Old Regular Baptist Church on January 8, 1955 and was a faithful member. He was bedfast three months before his passing, bear ing his sickness with patience continuously calling on the Lord. Just a few days before he died he told his sister Lill; that he had a mansion to go to and we feel that our los is heaven's gain. Submitted by a brother. Delmar Raleigh

Ritchie, Sister Cordelia -was the daughter of the late Sam Smith and Nancy Owens Smith, born June 28, 1884 and departed this life December 22, 1970 being 86 years old. In early life she was wed to William Ritchie and to this anion was born six children, five are still living, Maudie Terry, Larkslane, Ky.; Fronie Madden, Amburgey, Ky.; Emma Madden, Ison, Ky.; Nettie Fannin, Wiscol, Ky.; Delia Stone, Amburgey, Ky.; and deceased Loisenia Moore. She joined the Old Regular Baptist church in 1910 at Clear Creek, stayed there three years and then moved her letter to New Home church until death. Sixty years of life as a wonderful Christian woman, to her children, her grandchildren, her neighbors, she will be missed as a deaconess in the New Home church by the members and many friends. She leaves to mourn her passing six half-sisters, one brother, 2 half-brothers, 27 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors to mourn, but let me say to them that's left, weep not for her, but think of yourselves and your children. Elder Burton Howard

Ritchie, Dow-
I cannot say and I will not say
That he is dead - He's just away
With a cheery smile and a wave of his hand
He wandered into an unknown land
Leaving us to wonder how very fair
It need must be since he lingers there
So I cannot say and I will not say
That he is dead—He's just away.
Dow Ritchie was 'born December 28, 1878 at Talcum, Kentucky in Knott County and here he spent most of his life. In 1898 he was united in marriage to Margaret Fugate, a daughter of Henley Fugate and Sally Johnson Fugate and to this union were born nine children. Sarah Dobson, Anco, Ky.; Robert Ritchie, deceased in 1933; Henley Ritchie Dwarf, Ky.; Catherine Ritchie, Bulan, Ky.; Pearl Dobson, Anco, Ky.; Corsie Slone, deceased in 1956; Oscar Ritchie', Vest, Ky.; Lula Vanover, Cumberland, Ky.; and Myles Ritchie, Middletown, Oho. this large foully he raised in the fear and admonition of the Lord. He labored hard and long and at many occupation®. Many years ago, he saw the need of a Saviour and began to strive to be able to enter into the straight gate and after many, many prayer and much supplication God heard his pitiful cry and. granted to him a pardon for all the wrongs he had ever done. So upon the profession of the faith he had in our God, he gave his hand and became a member of the New Bethlehem Church, Talcum, Ky. and remained a true Christian, until his passing. He would often relate to the children the sweet dreams and beautiful visions the Lord would let him see. His suffering and affliction he bore with great patience until December 29, 1970 when the sliver thread of life and the golden bowl was broken when he wrapped his robe about him and gently went to sleep until that great day when all the dead shall rise. Then truly can be said, "Oh Death, where is thy sting Oh grave where is thy victory?" Leaving to mourn his passing, seven heart broken children, 24 grand children, 104 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren, along with many relatives and friends besides a host of brothers and sisters in the Church. His Pilgrimage here in this troublesome world was 92 years and 1 day. We feel our loss is Heaven's eternal gain and we hope that after a while we will join him along with the heavenly host on the banks of sweet deliverance. An unworthy brother in hope, Lewis F. Craft

Smith, Rose Anna Combs-Dear friends, by the help of God, I "will try to write an obituary of my dear mother-in-law, Rosa Ann Combs Smith, born May 10, 1893,life ceased here on earth May3, 1971, about eight o'clock in the evening. Making her stay here on earth 77 years, 11 months and 23 days'. Rosa Anna was the daughter of Elijah and Sicilina Combs. Early in her life Rosa Anna was united in marriage to Grover Cleveland Smith, June 14, 1912. To this union was born thirteen children, nine girls and four boys: Gladys Williams, Eva B. Smith, Ruthie Fair all of Leburn, Ky.; Louise Webb, Wayland, Ky.; Elsie Watts, Garner, Ky.; Vonda Lee Hicks, Columbus, Ohio, Verta Lee Smith, died in infancy, and Verna Chaffins, Leburn and Phyllis Smith at home. Of the boys there are: Earnest Smith, John Smith, died July 31, 1961, Hilliard Smith all of Leburn, Ky.; and Bethel Smith, Columbus, Ohio, 39 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Also two sisters, Tina Gibson and Lille Combs, and a host of friends.1 would like to say that her dear husband Grover C. Smith's life ended on June 22, 1964. Now mother has gone to join him where I feel they won't have to depart any more. And as the years went by, Rose Anna joined the New Home Church of Old Regular Baptist the second Saturday in July 1958 and was baptized the following meeting time, confessing a hope in Jesus Christ. The Bible says, by their walks you shall know them. I would like to say that she has bore the cross and now is waiting1 for the morning to come, when she will receive a bright starry crown. She always loved to go to church and to fill her seat. Even down through life she bore her pain, through sickness telling how good Jesus is, slapping her hands and shouting to him one of these days mother is going to live again. I would like to say to the family that you can see mother again if you have that desire to go to her. But Mather wasn't coming back to you, she has set sail for Cannon's Land. She is going where little children never suffer any more, where she will shout down the streets of pure gold. Where the walls are made of Jasper, where there is no need for the moon or the sun. Where the light is so bright, where Jesus will rein for her and theirs forever and ever. Don't you want to walk with her up there where Jesus will rein forever. Children, Mother's hands have been so soft and so soothing to you up through the years that have gone by. But now they are gone. But there is a hand that is so smooth and so soft, if you will only let it guide you. And when you are sick, this hand will comfort you. When you are down, it will lift you up aid when you are in trouble this hand will always be there as it was with Mother, if you will trust it. Turn to God, He will lead you home, if you will follow. Giving your whole heart to Him, then your life will be happy and so sweet. Written by a son-in-law and a dear Brother in hope. Elder Irvin Hicks

Watts, Earnest-By the help of God, I will try to write an obituary of my dear brother-in-law, Earnest Watts. Born June 4, 1927, died August 7, 1971, making his stay here on earth 44 years, 2 months and 3 days. He was the son of Floyd and Rettie Watts of Garner, Ky. In early life he chose a wife Elsie Smith, daughter of late Grover Cleveland Smith and Rosa Anna Smith. Married on December 17, 1947 and to this union was born seven children, five boys and two girls and three grandchildren: Donna Combs, twenty-two years ok;. Car Creek, Ky.; Ronnie Watts, twenty-one years old, Garner, Ky.; Darrell Watts, seventeen years old, Garner, Ky.; at home are, Steven, 15; Tina Lynn, died in 1968, lived three years and four months; Scottie, 4; and Paul Laird, 14 months old. I would like to say, with much sadness in my heart, I am trying to write this. I would like to say that your daddy was very close to me and my family. Children, if you want to know anything about your daddy, you pray to God and He will show you all about your daddy. God is able to come to you in a dream and show you where he is. When he was sick if he prayed to Cod, I feel that God would hear him, because he is a merciful God. He said ""Behold, I stand at the door and knock and if any man will come in and sup with him and he with me. And this is on positive terms, a great promise from God. 1 would like to say to this family to turn to God while you are young and he will lead you and never forsake you in time of trouble, God will always be there. When I came in, the kids told me they knew what I went thru with, when I lost my Daddie. Yes, when death knocks on your door you know then, children. Home will never be the same no more. You will go away and come back and there will always be a vacant spot, that will never be filled but I am going to say I believe your daddy is resting in peace and you can go and see Daddy if you want to. Not long ago on a second Sunday 1 was baptizing a Brother and that day he told me in tears that his biggest sickness was Sin Sickness that he wished he was rid of them. He would like for me to baptize him, but children while he lay on his bed in the hospital I feel he was praying in secret to God because he told his wife that whether he got well or not, that it was all in God's hands. He was ready to be operated on and it was up to God and you know he knows best. With this hope it makes us feel he made peace with God. But children I would like to say if you want to meet him a-gain you can pray to the same God and he will hear your prayers. He is a merciful God. It is not his will that any should perish. I would like to say that this community will miss Earnest, because he was a real neighbor, a man of consideration, a man that has worked hard for him family. He is man1 that has gone day and night, he is a man that had a big heart in him. He wanted his family to live good. Now I believe he wants me to tell you not to weep for him, but for yourselves and just prepare to come on over home, where is no more suffering, no more heart aches or pain, no more sorrows, where peace and joy bounds forever. I would like to say this is the second time God has called and we don't know who is next. So be ready to go, when God calls. Just go on pass over and the top is in view. There is a crown of Bright Glory awaits for you. Written by your unworthy brother-in-law or uncle Elder Irvin Hicks

Watts, Squire, Jr.-With a sad and lonely heart I will try to write the obituary of a dear loving husband and father, Squire Watts Jr. He was born February 23, 1908. Deceased October 25, 1970 at the Whitesburg Hospital. He was the son of the late Eli and Pollyann Campbell Watts. Early in life he was married to Goldie Watts. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and six children, two boys and four girls. Alleen Watts, Hallie, Ky.; Lullie Ford.. Kingsport, Tennessee; Clarence Watts, Jonesboro, Tenn.; Rural V. Watts, Kingsport, Tenn.; Georgia B. Watts, Hallie, Ky.; Ivory Faye Watts, Hallie, Ky. also five grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters^ a host of friends and relatives. His Father, Mother, two sisters and a brother proceeded him in death. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Cedar Grove the fourth Saturday in August 1958. He and his wife were baptized the same day, he was a faithful member to the church. He was also the clerk and treasurer at the time of his death. Those beautiful old songs he used to sit at home, and sing in the church I will never forget. God only knows how we miss him. There is a place in my heart, a place in the church, that can not be filled. As the song says He died at his post. He was a great song leader. So by the help of the Lord we hope to meet him again some day. Written by his heart broken wife Goldie and Family