INDIAN BOTTOM ASSOCIATION
Old Regular Baptist of Jesus Christ
Held with
Crab Orchard Church-Crab Orchard, KY
September 1,2 1979

OBITUARIES

Submitted by Alta Tidwell

Amburgey, Martha-With a sad and broken heart I will try to write the obituary of our beloved Mother who has gone from our home to live with God. She was the daughter of Hillard and Armelda Combs Smith and departed from this life April 12, 1979 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Hospital. Mom was born August 14, 1890 and was united in matrimony March 12, 1906 to Maryland Amburgey. Her husband, 3 children, Father, Mother, 2 brothers and 4 sisters preceded her in death. Left to mourn our loss, 1 brother William McKinley Smith of Smithsboro, Ky., 2 sons Israel, LaGrange, Ky., John D. of Red Fox, Ky., 2 daughters Pearl Eversole of Hindman, Ky. and Nettie Watts of Garr Greek, Ky. 1 daughter in-law Cora, whom she loved dearly. 1 son in-law Alonzo Watts. 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. In 1912 Mom joined the Old Regular Baptist Church and lived a faithful member until death, Old Garr Church was her life and loved her brothers and sisters. We thank God for giving us such a wonderful and loving Mother and blessed us to keep her 88 years, 4 months and 12 days. Mom is gone but her sweet memory will always remain in our minds and hearts. Oh how I loved and will miss her. One morning around 4 o'clock she told me she had to leave us and not grieve after her because she had a better home waiting where there's no sickness or troubles and she raised her hand up and said, "Sweet Jesus take me home." I could write on and on about my precious Mom but all who knew her life told it all more beautifully than I ever could. So sleep on Mom I hope to meet you again some day in heaven. A broken hearted daughter, Nettie Watts

Breeding, Cora - age 92 of Sassafras, Ky., passed away at the Hazard Nursing Home, Hazard, Ky., on February 17, 1978 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Stamper and Elizabeth Adams Stamper of Knott County. She was a member of the Old Carr Regular Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 son, Jim Breeding of Litt Carr, Ky. 4 daughters: Dorothy Turner of Cornettsville, Ky.; Ila Sorrells of Maryland, Wisconsin; Lydia Hall of Wabash, Indiana; and Millie Cornett of Sassafras, Ky. 1 sister, Lettie Smith of Sassafras, Ky. Also 38 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Smithsboro Baptist Church at Sassafras, Ky., Sunday, February 18, 1978 at 2:00 p.m. with Alonzo Watts and Bee Whitaker officiating. Burial followed in the Carr Fork Memorial, Litt Carr, Ky. with Hindman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Catron,  Lucinda-With a sad and humble feeling, I will try to write the obituary of Lucinda Catron. She was the daughter of David Jessie and Bettie Madden. She came into their home as a little flower on September 10, 1915. Passed from this life March 20, 1978. Her stay on earth 62 years 6 months and 10 days. Her father, mother and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Leaving 2 sisters; Lottie Nickles, Amburgey, Kentucky and Tenara Hunt, Portsmouth, Ohio, to mourn her passing. Early in life she was married to Walter Catron and to this union were born 7 children. Four sons: J.D. Catron, Austin, Ind., Willard Catron, Austin, Ind., Clarence Catron, McDowell, Ky., and James Catron Amburgey, Ky. Daughters. Edwina Wheeler, Salem, Ind., Betty Collins and Herma Catron, Amburgey, Ky. Twelve grandchildren. All left with broken hearts mourning for Mother, their dearest friend on earth. Sister Lucinda joined the Little Home Church many years ago but never was baptized, but if she was baptized with the Holy Ghost, her soul is at rest today. Now to her family and many friends, Sister Lucinda has gone the way of all the earth. Death is an appointment of God but we feel she is resting in the arms of Jesus waiting for the redemption of a new body that won't grow old or ever get sick, but will praise God forever around the snow white throne.. Family we believe Mother is in heaven, her soul under the alter. If you want to meet Mother in Heaven, please repent, make peace with God in this life and God will take care of you wherever you are. Written by Bro. H.B. Reedy

Caudill, Louise- entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 20, 1978 at the home of her son Eliga, Colson, Kentucky. Her residence was Litt Garr, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Preston Coker. She was born March 21, 1908, being 70 years 8 months and 29 days of age at the time of her passing. She was married to Gordon Caudill in the year of 1932 and to this union was born 10 children - Reldon, Rachel, Eliga, Roy, Gordon, Jr., Anclee, Donnie, Elbert, Ann and Frances. All of whom are living. She leaves 39 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Louisa joined the Indian Bottom Church a few years after Daddy. They attended regularly when able. After he died in April, 1964 she could never go to church much. She had several of the children to raise by herself and was in poor health. She was a good and loving mother to her family, her grandchildren and a good neighbor. She had a ready smile for everyone. She will be missed by her family, friends and people. We hope our loss is Heaven's gain. Written by her stepdaughter Josephine Whitaker

Everage, Dorothy C.-With much sadness and the help of God, I will try to write the obituary of my sister. Dorothy Cornett Everage, the oldest child of Elder Neil Cornett and Sister Maggie Combs Cornett. She was born May 18, 1917. She married G. St. Joe Bundy and he was killed in France a few months before their daughter, Mary Jo Bundy was born September 9, 1944. Then later in December, 1946 she became the wife of the late John Everage the former owner of the Hindman Funeral Home. To this union was born one daughter, Johnnie Sharon Everage. Dorothy became very ill July 28th and was in the hospital a few days. While in the hospital, I talked with her. She told me to not worry about her, she had a better home to go to. On August 2nd I feel that the Lord came and took her home where she could be with her mother and dad and her husband John. I feel just another flower was added to his bouquet. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters: Johnnie Sharon and Mary Jo Peeper. Four grandsons: Wade, John, Ron, Ryan and one granddaughter, Kari Leanne. Five sisters; Orka Everage, Ruth Teeters, Glenna Short, Yvonne Cornett, Phyllis Childers and three brothers; Bruce Cornett, Noah Cornett, Robin D. Cornett and many friends and relatives. Sister Janice Hemminger preceded her in death. Dorothy was loved by many. She touched the hearts of many through the 30 years of teaching school in Knott and Perry Counties. She will be missed by those who knew her. We can say our loss is Heaven's gain. She loved to visit the sick and take them fruit baskets. I made many trips with her each year at the time when we were celebrating the birth of Christ. I feel she wanted to leave a light to shine for her children and those who knew her. I'd like to say to her children and sisters and brothers and relatives. We have lost a good and faithful sister. But there is a time we will all have to pass from this life. How is your case? Are you ready to meet the good Lord and go on to that good land where there will be no pain or sorrow over there? If you haven't made that peace calling, I wish you would start before it is too late. You will have to meet him like she did begging and pleading for his mercy on your soul. I will have to end this by saying, "Dorothy, sleep on I'll meet you over on the peaceful shore where we can give God the praises forever more."
Written by Sister Orka Everage

Everage, Price-With much sadness we will try with the help of God to write the obituary of Price Everage, a person close to us and to all those who knew him. He was born to Sam and Roseanne Watts Everage on April 28, 1906. He departed this life on June 27, 1979. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Maggie, 5 sons; Corbett, Lewis, Paul, Edford and Woodrow and 1 brother Theopielus. His father, mother, 4 brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. With his passing he leaves many friends. Everyone who knew him loved him, but God loved him better than we did. He never had his name on the church record, but we believe he is resting from his labor around the alter of God. We hope our loss is Heaven's gain.
Written by Brother Ted Everage and Nephew Sam Everage

Fuller, Larcena Ritchie- was born May 14, 1894 and died August 13, 1979. She was married to Sam Fuller and they had 8 children. Sam and 3 of the children preceded her in death. Left to mourn her death are k sons; Peral, Willie, Ary and Alvin and one daughter Edith. Also she is survived "by 18 grandchildren, W great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Larcena joined the Old Regular Baptist at Clear Creek in 1917. She was always a faithful member. She let everyone know how she loved the Lord. She worked hard to raise her children and will be missed by all of them and all the neighbors. We could say more if time would permit, but we feel our loss is Heaven's gain. Friend Beverly Huff,  Brother Ted Everage

Fuller, Robert Lee-With a sad heart I will try to write the obituary of my daddy, Robert Lee Fuller. Robert was born September 6, 1896 and died October 5, 1978. Making his stay here on earth 82 years and 29 days. Robert was the son of Doc Levi and Cynthia Ritchie Fuller. He was one of 10 children. His father, mother, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 daughter in-law, 5 grandchildren preceded him in death. Robert was married to May Combs on April 2, 1924. To them was born 9 children. One died at birth. There are 3 boys; Litten, Fred and Claude Fuller and 5 girls; Ruby Tramnell, A. Josephine Grigsby, G. Aileen Egge, F. Jacqueline Gardner and Sandra Owens. Robert was a retired miner. Robert was united in full love and relationship with the Clear Creek Regular Baptist Church on July 151 1972. He left to mourn his leaving his wife, 8 children, 25 grandchildren, k step grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild, 1 brother, and two sisters and a host of friends. Everyone who knew him loved him.
Written by his brokenhearted daughter, Sandra Owens

Gibson, Angeline-With a sad and broken heart I will try to write the obituary of Sister Angeline Gibson. She was born June 18, 1888 and deceased December 2k, 1978, at the age of 91 years. She was the daughter of Jim and Catherine Owens. Later in life she met and married Elder Dan Gibson. They were married August 19, 1949 and lived together 29 happy years. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Clear Creek October 13, 1937. She came to Maggie Memorial Church in 1953 by letter and stayed in the Maggie Memorial Church 25 years. She was a faithful member until death. She was always ready to go to church and always filled her seat when she was able and most of the time when she wasn't able. The last few times she came to church she was helped into the church house, she wasn't able to walk. Sister Angeline was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be missed greatly by her children and stepchildren and by the Maggie Memorial Church. There are so many good things we could say about Sister Angeline. She always loved to come to my house and stay with us. We would always sit around and talk about the good old church. I really enjoyed her staying with me. I feel our loss is Heaven's gain. I want to say to all her 'children, fall out with sin and live with Mom again in Heaven.
Written by a broken hearted husband, Elder Dan Gibson and a Brother in Hope, Carter Hicks

Halcomb, Mattie Shepherd- was "born February 13, 1901 and passed from this life July 13, 1979 at the age of 78 years and 5 months. Mrs. Halcomh is the daughter of the late Cranse Shepherd and the late Lou Rainey Hall Shepherd. She was united in marriage to the late Dewey Halcomb and from this union survive five children: Murrel Halcomb of Chula Vista, Calif.', Travis Wilder of Lynch, KY; Betty Cook, Clinton, Tenn., Gena Stitzel of Hamilton, Ohio and John Halcomb of New Carlisle, Ohio, Other survivors include one sister, Mrs. Mary Dixon of Dione, KY, 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Mrs. Halcomb was a native of Jackson County. She had lived in Letcher and Harlan County for the past 6l years, and was a member of the Cowan Old Regular Baptist Church. After the Memorial Service the interment was at the Huff Cemetery.

Hall, David F.-Born September 24, 1898. Died November 5, 1978 making his stay on earth 80 years 1 month and 29 days. He was a loving father, friend and neighbor to all. David and Pettie had 15 children. His wife and 8 children were left to mourn his death and a great host of grandchildren. The children are: N.G., John, Glen, Willard, Kermit and Larry. 2 daughters, Cora Goff and Dalma Bentley. 7 preceded him in death, 3 sons, William, Arlice, Robert Nelson, k daughters, Opal, Perlie, Mildred and Dora Lee. Children if you want to meet Daddy again you will have to go to the same God that Daddy went to. I believe with all my heart that he is only sleeping just waiting for that day when Christ will come to gather his Jewels and take them home where there will not be no more pain and heartache. His suffering is over all joy, peace and love. My Prayer is that God will touch them stony hearts so you children can see where Daddy is waiting.  Written by his broken hearted Son in-law, Iva Mullins

Himminger, Janice Cornett-With much trembling and a broken heart, I would like to write the obituary of Janice Cornett Himminger. She was the daughter of the late Elder Neil Cornett and Maggie Combs Cornett. She departed this life June 5, 1979 at the age of 42. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Warren Himminger and one daughter, Pamela and three grandchildren. She leaves six sisters: Orka Everage, Dorothy Everage, Glenna Short, Ruth Teeters, Yvonne Cornett, Phyllis Childers, and three brothers: Bruce Cornett, Noah Cornett and Robin D. Cornett. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, friends and other relatives.  I feel that the Lord has shown me in a dream that she was sitting at Mother's table eating with the rest of the loved ones who have passed on and gone to that spiritual home to rest for a little season. Although she was killed in a car wreck, I still feel she is just another flower added to His bouquet. I will leave you this poem to think about: I'm serving a Lord who will walk and talk with you, If you do what he bids you to do. Sleep on Janice, I'll meet you some sweet day when Jesus comes to take us home. Written by a sister, Orka C. Everage
March 29, 1979 Early Morning
Many times I sit and wonder, about the things I hear a voice whisper Let go, and leave it all with me. Many tears of joy and sorrow, upon my pillow each night I lay; Knowing Jesus is beside me5 Guiding me gently along the way. Now the time is drawing nigh; For his word to be fulfilled, Jesus gently soothes the heartache, As I surrender to His will.
June 5, 1979 Early Morning
Down a foggy stretch of highway, came a speeding car that day; then a call from heaven's portals Jesus came and took her away. Let us look to God the Father and His Son that loves us so, He will come in all His glory; so be ready child to go.

Reedy, Emory Allen-He was born July 8, 1891, passed from this life February 20, 1979. His stay on earth 87 years. Dad was the son of John Wesley and Susan Sergent Reedy and from a large family. His brothers Samuel, George, John Wesley, Jr., Willie and Eugene,  his sisters -Rose, Golda, Sylvia, Sarah and Namie. His father, mother, four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. One brother living, George Reedy, Eustis, Florida; three sisters living, Sylvia, Sarah and Namie all of Eustis, Florida. Two half brothers Corbit and Nathan Stidham of Millstone, Kentucky. Early in life he was married to Marguarette Collier, she died in her first child birth. Then he was married to my mother, Arminda Combs Reedy. They were blessed with nine children. Two girls died in infancy. Still living are H. B. Reedy, Litt Carr, Ky., Gillis Reedy, Isom, Ky., Bobby Reedy, Harrods-burg, Ky., Dana Noe, Litt Carr, Ky., Bertha Couch, Brinkley, Ky., Golda Calhoun, Amburgey, Ky. and Rose Kirkland of Whitesburg, Ky. One step son, Bennet Kelly also preceded him in death. My mother also preceded him in death in 1945. Then he was married to Martha Smith who also preceded him in death. Dad was a wonderful father and was good to everybody. He was a hard worker, working more than 50 years in the coal mines. He professed a hope in Christ about 50 years ago and lived a faithful member until death. He was a charter member of the Little Bethlehem Church which was established in 1938. We all feel our loss is Heaven's eternal gain. Written by his oldest son, Elder Hillis Buron Reedy

Ritchie, Dora B.-was born May 18, 1912 and died October 20, 1978. She lived on earth 66 years 5 months and 9 days and left a grieving husband, Robert Ritchie and 3 sons - R. B. Ritchie, Herman Ritchie and Dennis Ritchie. Also 4 daughters - Louise Fremanis, Tessie Close, Elmira Fuston, Norma Jean Ritchie. One daughter, Lillie Mae Ritchie preceded her in death. I hope we meet her in that heavenly home that she desired so much to see. Robert Ritchie