INDIAN BOTTOM ASSOCIATION
of
Old Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ
September 1,2,3 1978
Held with Little Bethlehem Church
OBITUARIES

Submitted by Margaret Nickles Farler

Amburgey, Creed-With a sad and broken heart I will try to write the obituary of my father, Creed Amburgey.  He was born September 7, 1900 and died December 1, 1977; making his stay in this life 77 years, 2 months and 23 days. He was the son of Howard Amburgey and Aggie Jane Hall Amburgey.  At the age of 21 he married Luzona Mullins and to this union was born 9 children: Stella Combs, Virgil Amburgey, Colleen Fields, Ivan J. Amburgey, Louise Hylton, Verna Mae Amburgey, Flossie Flannery, Oberene Amburgey, Sidney Willis Amburgey.  Mom and Dad always took us children to the Old Regular Baptist Church. Mom never joined the church but she loved to go and listen to the Word of God at the Old Regular Baptist Church. But then cancer took Mom from us at the age of 48.  She was a good Mom and loved by all who knew her.  Then Stella and Verna Mae preceded Mom in death. Later in life Dad married my husband's mother, Sinda Fields. Sinda belonged to the Old Regular Baptist Church. She was a good woman and loved by all of us. Dad and Sinda had 18 good years together. She passed away with cancer 4 years, 5 months before Dad did.  Sinda had 6 children with her first husband. Dad joined the Old Regular Baptist church December 16, 1956.  He loved to go to church so good, he never missed a meeting as long as he was able to go.  But Dad had cancer and for some time before he passed away he got to where he could not walk.  Before he passed away he became bedfast and he loved for his brothers and sisters in the church to come and see him and talk to him. Dad had so many friends and he loved for them to some and see him and to talk to him. He was a good father and we miss him so much.  So children if we want to see Dad again we will have to get forgiveness from God for our sins. Dad was so proud of his son Ivan, for he was a brother in Hope and a Minister in the Old Regular Baptist faith. Dad wanted so much to see all the Old Regular Baptist get back together in Love and fellowship for he wanted just one in Life for him and Ivan to be able to wash each others feet.    Left in this life to mourn his passing away are his children, his brothers and sister and a host of friends and relatives and his brothers and sisters of the church and 6 step-children.  Written by his daughter, Colleen Fields

Banks, Rausey Stallard-It is with much sadness I attempt to write an obituary of our beloved Mother and sister in the Lord, Rausey Stallard Banks.  She was the daughter of J. C. and Elizabeth Adams Stallard.  She was born August 22, 1892.  Passed from this life December 20, 1977; making her stay on earth 85 years, 3 months and 28 days.  Early in life she met and loved Grant Banks, Sr. They were married May 30, 1911 and God blessed them to have 66 wonderful years together. To this union 8 children were born; two sons Lester and Grant Jr. preceded her in death leaving to mourn her passing her husband, Grand Banks, Se., 4 sons and two daughters: Ellis, Whitesburg, Ky.; Astor, Fayetteville, Ohio; Burnis, Lexington, Ky.; Salyer, McDownel, Tennessee; Hazel Day, Pulaski, Virginia; Pauline Back, Pulaski Virginia. A brother, Harvey W. Stallard, Ermine, Ky.; two sisters Callie Ison, Oskaloosa and Delia Hall, Ermine Kentucky. 21 grandchildren and 33 great-grand-children along with a host of other relatives and friends. She was baptized in to full fellowship with the Bog Cowan Church of Regular Baptist December 6, 1942, and lived a close consecrated life attending her church regular so long as she was able.  Even though our loss is great we feel and believe that our loss was and is her eternal gain. I trust that we shall meet again just beyond the mystic river and there dwell in the house of the Lord forever, where parting shall be no more.  Written by her eldest son, Ellis Banks

Brown, Merlin-With a sad and broken heart I will try to write the obituary of my loving husband, Merlin Brown. He was born June 15, 1910 and passed from this life on the 17rh of January, 1978 making his stay here on earth 67 years, 7 months and 2 days.  He was the son of the late Stephen H. Brown and Malinda Caudill Brown. Early in life he married Hassie Hampton Brown.  We were blessed to have 3 lovely children: 2 boys and 2 girl. One boy and one girl are still living: James F. C. Brown of Kalispell, Montana and Zella Mae Browning of Letcher, Ky.  Watson Merlin Brown preceded him in death about 10 years ago.  He has 5 brothers and one sister living: Robert Brown of Mobil, Alabama; Wheeler Brown of Jeremiah, Ky.; Millard Brown of Sassafras, Ky.; James C Brown of Salem, Indiana; Willie Brown of Corydon, Indiana and Mary Hampton of Letcher, Ky. One brother and one sister preceded him in death: Gordon Grown and Emma Brown.  Left to mourn his passing are his wife, children and 6 grandchildren, his brothers and sister as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He has claimed a hope over 30 years before he joined the church on June 16, 1974.  He joined the church at the Hampton Cemetery and was baptized by Brother H. B. Whitaker and Brother Monroe Caudill on the 2nd Saturday in July 1974 at the Doty Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. He would council his children and tried the best he knew to bring them up right.  He was a strong believer in the Old Regular Baptist Church.  He went to church as long as he was able and many times when he wasn't able. He told me so many times he wasn't afraid to die but he hated to leave his family and friends.  So children if you want to see your Daddy again you will have to make his God your God. So be good and try to meet him again in Heaven.  My home is so lonesome since he was taken from me; but I believe with all my heart he is resting in Heaven where he will never have any more sickness, pain or sorrow.  I have a hope in my heart I will meet him in heaven when this life is over.  So children make peace with god before it is too late and let us all go to meet Daddy when this life is over.  Written by his heart broken wife, Hassie Brown

Cornett, Neil & Maggie-With much sadness and the help of God, I'll try to write the obituary of my Father and Mother; Neil and Maggie Cornett. Neil Cornett was born June 21, 1898 and departed this life July 3, 1971--just pas the age of 73 years.  He was the son of Robin and Susan Cornett.  Maggie Combs Cornett was born October 10, 1898 and departed this life June 9, 1973, being 75 years and 9 months old. She was the daughter of Silas and Sylvia Isom combs. Maggie and Neil were united in marriage in 1915 and to this union were born 11 children.  One preceded them in death, Carter Baxton. There are three boys: Bruce, Noah and R.D. Cornett and seven girls: Dorothy, Ruth, Orka, Glenna, Janice, Yvonne and Phyllis. They leave a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren and many relatives and friends to mourn their passing. We feel our loss is Heaven's gain. They joined the Old Regular Baptist church in 1948.  Dad had another calling and being obedient began to work where God had called him. He was firm in the doctrine. God blessed him to preach the gospel for 23 years. he gave us children good counsel and told us what we had to do to gain a home in heaven. The things I miss are the gatherings at the old home place, the talk of the goodness of God, where we would sing, pray and preach and Mother would reach out her crippled hands and praise God. Some of the most wonderful blessings I have ever had were at home with Dad and Mother but they are resting from their labor and I believe some day I'll meet them around the throne where we will be more able to give God the praises.  I would like to say to my brothers and sisters--if you have not made peace, start and pray without ceasing. You know the state you are in as it is a personal between you and God. Written by their daughter and a sister in hope, Orka Everage

Cornett, Tom-With a sad and broken heart, by the help of the Lord, I will try to write the obituary of my dear husband. Tom was born October 3, 1902 and died July 1, 1978.  Survivors are his wife Sylvania, one son, Tommy Lyn, 7 stepdaughters: Jewel, Trela, Cora, Bessie, Goldie, Glenda and Virgie, 5 stepsons: James, Charlie, Grover, Jr., Billy and Roy. 3 sisters; Nancy Everage, Hattie Mullins and Cassie Mullins, 23 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Tom joined the Old Regular Baptist Church on August 2, 1962.  He took up his fellowship with Little Rosa Church at Big Branch. he was a good and faithful member and attended church regularly, as long as he was able. He was a good Christian, a kind and  loving husband and a good father. We all loved him very much. Tom loved all his brothers and sisters in the church and we all miss him. When there was work to be done at the church, he worried because he wasn't able to help, and he did help as long as he was able to get there. Now Tom has gone home to live with Jesus around the white throne of God, where there will be no more sorrow or pain to bear. We feel  our loss is Heaven's gain.  Written by his wife, Sylvania Cornett

Everage, John-With much sadness, I will try with the help of God to write the obituary of a person so close to me and all who knew him.  John Everage was the son of Bates Everage and Maggie Perkins Everage and was born October 12, 1925 and departed this life August 24, 1977.  His mother, brother and a sister preceded him in death.  Left to mourn his passing are his father, four brothers: Archie, George, Junior and Jack, one sister, Thelma Patrick.  he married Dorothy Cornett and to this union were born two daughters: Mary Joe Peper and Jannie Patrick.  Besides Being a good husband father he was always ready to help the people who were in need. John never joined the church here in this troublesome world but I believe in my heart he has his name enrolled in the Lamb's Book of Life. He told friends when he got a mind to pray it was always for his friends and neighbors and the world of mankind. The night before he died I was talking to him on the phone and near the end of our conversation were talking about our sickness and telling each other to take care of ourselves. The reason I believe he had made peace with God, tearfully he said to me, "Look up Ted we know where our help comes from." You have beaten me over home by just a little while for I feel it won't be long before I join you over there in the world without trouble.  Written by a brother-in-law and a brother in hope, Ted Everage

Everidge, Sally Ann-It is with a deep sense of loss and many fond memories that I attempt to write obituary of our beloved Mother, Sally Ann Everidge. She was born July 8, 1886 and deceased from this life October 29, 1977.  God blessed her with a long life of 91 years 3 months and 21 days. She was the daughter of Tommy and Ceatte Watts who preceded her in death. She was first married to Carr Cody and to this union was born three children one son and two daughters: Kelly Cody, Indianapolis, Indiana; Geneva Sexton, Greenfield, Indiana; Janileena Clay, Indianapolis, Indiana. Her husband Carr and one brother John P. Watts preceded her in death. She was later married to Isom Everidge who preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing besides her three children three step-sons and six step-daughters; McKinley of Brinkley, Kentucky; Clarence and Huber of Indianapolis, Indiana; Delma Gayheart and Cindy Bentley of Hindman; Zelma Scott, Goldia Hinkle, Zella Baker, Betty Jewell Lambert all of Indianapolis.  Three sisters; Millie Everidge of Amburgey of Amburgey, Kentucky; Polly Madden, Blackey, Kentucky; and Allie Luckis of Greenfield, Indiana.  Mother joined the Old Carr Church in 1942.  she loved to go to church to worship God and visit with her brothers and sisters.  I have heart her tell how the Lord did visit her and lift her feet out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay and set them on a rock and establish her going. He put a new song in her mouth, the son of praises unto her God and our God.  She left such sweet hope in seeing her Savior as He is, that it brings tears to my eyes when I remember her expressed hope in Christ Jesus our Lord and the sleeping dust.  Mother is now sleeping in the Franklin cemetery on Trace Fork off Irishman, Knott County Kentucky. Her hope now ended she awaits the sweet and glorious resurrection, when Christ will change these vile bodies of ours and fashion them lie His most glorious body. Written by her son, Kelly M. Cody

Martin, Cody-It is with much sadness I will try with the help of the dear Lord, to write an obituary of our dear and loving husband and father, Cody Martin. He was born December 5t 1898, and departed this life November 8, 1976, at the age of 77 years, 11 months, and 3 days. The son of the late Silas and Millie (Hall) Martin. Early in life he was united in matrimony to Dona Hall. Unto this union was born five children. Three sons: Amos Martin of Michigan, Langus Martin of Hindman, Ky., and Dingus Martin of South Carolina. Two daughters: Millie Mullins and Dina Shilof of Detroit, Michigan. This marriage ended, through no fault of his, in divorce. He then met and married Madeline Thornsberry and unto this union nine children were born; four sons: Wheeler (Carl Lewis) Martin, Silas Martin and Bill Martin of Leburn, Ky. and Ben Martin of Detroit, Michigan, and five daughters: Rendy Hughes, Nell Lindow, and Connie Mae Mosley of Detroit, Michigan, Margaret Johnson, English, Indiana and Mildred Martin, Leburn, Ky. Also one adopted son Teddy Doyle Martin of Springfield, Tennessee. At the time of his death he had two sisters Ada Nickles of Litt Carr, Ky. and Dina Bentley of Mallie, Ky. and one brother Babe Martin, who since that time has deceased. He was the grandfather of 35 children and great-grandfather of 11 children. All of who loved and missed Dad very much. Dad joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Carr approximately forty years before he passed away, he later moved his letter from Old Carr Church to the Little Home Church. He loved to attend church and talk to the brethren, but he was sickly with diabetes and he had a bad heart. Dad had a heart attack on October 3, 1976 and was in the hospital until he passed away. They put a pacemaker in him and it was working well but his kidneys failed him, but he knew us up until he died and he was always praying and he said he was going home to meet his. My sister Nell and I stayed with Dad until he passed away. We did all we could to help him but Jesus loved him more and he was ready when the death angels came. Dad was good to all little children, and he was always telling us to repent and live for the Lord. We all miss Dad very much. His place at home is vacant, and at his church, but with the Christian Life he lived and the strong faith and hope he left with us, we feel our loss is Heaven's eternal gain. We know Dad cannot come back to us and if we want to go to him we must repent of our sins and serve God as he did. "I sure miss Dad, to me he was the best friend I ever had."  Written in deepest sorrow for his wife and children who miss him so much. May the Lord bless us all.
By his broken-hearted wife, Madeline Martin and his broken hearted daughter, Mildred Martin.

Mullins, Herman-God said "Choose ye this day whom ye may serve."  I thank god Brother Herman chose the Lord Jesus Christ for his Savior.  It will always linger in my heart the night Brother Herman got relieved from the heavy burden of his many sins. It reminds me of the time when Jesus said to the crippled man, "Take up your bed and walk."  And the crippled man leaped with joy.  Brother Herman was bedfast, but when the Lord forgave him of his many sins, he came out of the bed praising the Lord. He walked into his living room and sat down and called his children to his side. He told them that if they wanted to go where Daddy was going, they would have to get on their knees just like he did and ask the Lord to forgive them of their many sins.  In April, Brother called for some Brothers and Sisters to come to his home and have service for him. At the end of the service Brother Herman came forth and told his experience with the Lord.  Also his companion told their her experience with the Lord, and the 4th Sunday in May they were both baptized into full fellowship with the Old Carr Church of the Old Regular Baptist.  Brother Herman's whole heart was in his church. He attended this church when he wasn't able to sit but a few minutes at a time.  I would like to say to his children, "Let's remember what Daddy told us."  "If there's one that hasn't made it right with the Lord, don't let darkness come over you without calling on the Lord. We know Daddy can never come back to us, but by the help of the Lord we can go to him.  so children, let's look up and go hand in hand, and keep the family circle unbroken and someday meet Daddy in heaven where we will never have to part no more."  I would also like to say to the children, "Be good to Mommy, she needs us more now that ever in life. Wrote by his son-in-law, A brother in hope  Oliver Mullins

Nickles, James Duke-With a sad and broken heart I will try to write the obituary of my dear husband. he was born June 22, 1910 and deceased December 5, 1977 at the age of 67 years 5 months and 13 days. He was the son of the late Maston Nickles and Eliza Brewer Nickles. He was married to Mima Hudson Nickles, he daughter of the late Higha Hudson and Mary Jane Cornett Hudson on February 25, 1930.  To this union was born 7 children, 1 son-Bobby Gene Nickles, 4 girls-Marbeth Slone, Marie Newland, Catherine South, Margaret Collins, and 2 preceded him in death Hazel and John Wes.  He also leaves 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and 1 brother, Amos Nickles to mourn his death.  He fully believed in the Old Regular Baptist Church. He was talking to me one day about the church. He said it didn't matter whether  his name was on the book down here as long as it was on record in Heaven.  Now we feel our loss here on earth is heaven's gain. We feel that his soul is gone to a home where there will be no heart attacks, no sorrow or pain.  Children, I feel if you will seek the Lord wit your whole  heart, soul, mind and strength you can go to where Daddy's soul is and there remain where the walls are made of Jasper and the streets are made of gold, where there'll be no dying or growing old. I miss him so much. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Sleep on darling I feel like it won't be but a short time until I will be with you where we never have to part again. Written by: His broken hearted wife, Mima Nickles

Patrick, Martin (Buck)-With a sad and aching heart and with the help of God I will write the obituary of my beloved Dad whom we all miss so much. He departed this world September 13, 1977 on Tuesday evening making his stay on earth 63 years 1 month, 3 days. He was born August 10, 1914 to Adam and Lila Patrick. Early in life he met and married Myrtle (Fugate) Patrick. God blessed them with eight children, two of those children went on before them; 1 son, Martin Jr. and 1 daughter Barbara Rose.  They left on earth six children: two sons-John Adam and Douglas Ray; four daughters: Zena Merrill, Shelva Jean, Foy Pearl and Lillian Later on he met and married Sarah Slone Patrick and lived with her until his death. Also surviving are 1 sister and 3 brothers. My Dad was an Old Regular Baptist preacher. he believed in the good old fashion way. I believe my Dad's death is earthly loss but a heavenly gain.  Written by his son, John Adam Patrick