INDIAN BOTTOM ASSOCIATION
of Old Regular Baptists of Jesus Christ
Held at Indian Bottom Association Building
Sassafras, Kentucky
September 1,2, and 3, 1989

OBITUARIES

Obits provided by J B Francis

Amburgey, Elmer -It is with much love and sadness that we try to write the obituary of our beloved father and husband, Elmer Amburgey. Elmer was born March 23, 1921 to Isabelle Combs Amburgey and Melvin Amburgey, who preceded him in death. Elmer met and married Maggie Adams July 1, 1941, and unto this union were born eight children, four boys: Crawford Amburgey, Letcher, Kentucky; Charles and Harvey Amburgey of Mallie, Kentucky; Hanson Amburgey of Whitesburg, Kentucky; four daughters: Maureen Taylor of Isom, Kentucky; Judy Amburgey of Whitesburg, Kentucky; Joan hall of Litt Carr, Kentucky and Lorraine Amburgey, who preceded him in death; nine grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers mourn his passing. Elmer realized the need of the Savior and after much praying to the good Lord and Savior, he felt the Lord had saved his soul. Elmer joined the Old Regular Baptist Church April 29, 1979 and was a faithful member until death.  Elmer will be sadly missed by all who knew him but we feel that our loss is heaven's gain. If he could speak to us today, I'm sure he would say, "If you want to see your daddy again, repent of your sins today."
A broken hearted family, Maggie and children

Ashley, James F. -This October will make one year since we felt the greatest loss of our lives, the passing away of our beloved father, James F. Ashley. On Saturday, August 27, Buford Combs, his son-in-law, from Hindman placed the military plaque at the foot of Jim's grave in the Caudill Cemetery at Spring Branch in Jeremiah, Kentucky. Brother Jim Ashley was born June 20, 1914 at Irishman Creek to the late Jack and Polly Ann Ashley, being the youngest of ten children. Only one brother, Wilson Ashley of Lincoln Park, Michigan, survives him. Jim served in the Army on two different occasions; once before the onset of World War ii and gain after the start of World War Ii for a total of six years on duty. During his second enlistment, he received the purple heart for his valor. Jim married Ruby Caudill the daughter of the lat Hisey and Polly Ann Caudill, July 13, 1946. As a coal miner, he raised a family of three children: Geraldine McDonald, the eldest, who resides at Whitesburg, Kentucky and is married to Roger McDonald, Sherlie Combs, the next eldest, who lives at Hindman, Kentucky and is married to Buford Combs and Hisey James Ashley, the youngest, who lives at Hazard, Kentucky and is married to Mary Lou Adams. Although Jim was born and raised at Irishman Creek, he spent the major part of his adult life on Spring Branch, at Jeremiah, Kentucky. Due to illness caused by black lung and heart disease, Jim was disabled from the mines in 1967. Jim passed from this earth October 6, 1988, being 74 years of age. Although he was often infirm of body, Jim had a tremendous spirit and desire to live. During the darkest moments, Jim never gave up his love for his family, his love for God and his love for the Dixon Memorial church and its members. Please join us all in a moment of silent prayer as we remember Jim on this first anniversary of his passing
Written by Roger McDonald, son-in-law

Banks, Tilda-It is a very sad time when I have to sit down and try to write an obituary of one of my dearest and closest friends and dear sister in the church. I always called her Aunt Tilda because she was so good to me and all my children. They thought of her as a grandma. We all sure do miss her. She was born January 6, 1895 and entered eternal life Tuesday, December 27, 1988 at the Hazard Nursing Home. Tilda was the daughter of the late Joe and Jane Fields Akemon. She was 93 years , eleven months and twenty-one days of age at the time of her passing. She was the wife of the late Jim Banks and to this union were born six children: The three that are living are: Vernon Banks of Oskaloosa, Chester Banks of Whitesburg and Allie Combs of Detroit, Michigan. The three that preceded her in death are Martha Brashears, Melvin Banks and Mary Frazier. Later in life she married the late Ira Banks and helped him raise some of his children. She was a good stepmother to them. They called her Maw-Tilda. The ones that preceded her in death in this family are: Virgie, Ethel, Maynard and Enos; the ones that are still living are: Earnest, Ellis, Edna, Ellen, Marie, Ison and Vera. Three of Aunt Tilda's boys married three of Sister Nancy Ison's girls. Aunt Tilda came into the arms of the Kingdome Come Church when it was established July 11, 1953. She had been a Christian for over forty years. She attended church as long as she was able to fill her seat. She would come down on Friday and stay until Sunday with me so she could be there to go to church. She was a faithful member of the church, a good mother , a kind neighbor and a loving friend to everyone. So, children, if you want to see your mother again in hr new home, where she isn't sick anymore, follow her ways and go to the same Lord she went to and you will meet her again. Sleep on Aunt Tilda, we all dearly loved you.
Written by Sister Nancy Ann Caudill

Breeding, Bradley-With sad and lonely hearts, but with loving memories, we write the obituary of Bradley Breeding. Bradley was born March 2, 1923 to the late Townsel and Ollie Stidham Breeding.  He passed from this life February 16, 1989 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky. He was one of a large family. His father, mother, two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. he is survived by six sisters: Elma, Evelyn, Verdie, Dorothy, Blanche, and Wanda; four brothers: Billy, Lincoln, Verlon and Vance also his wife, June Frazier Breeding and one son, James Bradley; plus a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Today we are so sad and lonely because one we love has left us. He was a good, kind-hearted man, a good husband and father and provided well for us. He loved his neighbors and they loved him. He was always ready to help everyone. He joined the Armed Forces in 1942. He made a good soldier and was discharged in 1944. He came home and married his childhood sweetheart, June Frazier in 1945 and had a wonderful son, Jamie. Brad worked hard in growing up and helped raise his family. He became a coal operator in 1946, worked so hard and made a good living  for himself, June and Jamie, whom he loved so dearly. Brad had a heart attack and became very ill in 1971, but he never gave up and strived to live and do the best he could. Brad was in very bad health for the past few years and the most important thing he ever did in his life was when he became a Christian, Joined the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church and was baptized. Although he lost his leg, he never became bitter. He wanted so much to live and come back home. He wanted to go to his church and stand up and tell everyone what the Lord had done for him. We are sure as his race came to the end, He could say, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course." Then God sent his angels to carry his tired, weary body home.
Written by his wife, June and his son Jamie

Bowen, Madge-was born June 30, 1911 in Knott County, Kentucky and passed from this life March 11, 1989, at Whitesburg, Kentucky, making her stay here on earth 77 years, eight months and eleven days. Early in life she med Fred Bowen. They were married July 18, 1931 and spent a wonderful life together. To this union were born two children. Her son, Overene preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing : her husband, Fred; one daughter Mavis Marlene Tarjan, four half-sisters: Mattie Francis, Nola Francis, Ollie Engle and Lou Begley; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Madge, along with her husband, Fred, joined the Little Dove Regular Baptist Church and was baptized October 12, 1980. Madge was very faithful to the church and attended regularly. The church will be deeply saddened by the emptiness of her seat but time will heal all wounds. Madge will be missed here on earth but we have a hope that she is resting around the throne of God.
Written by Madge's son-in-law, John Tarjent

Campbell, Homer-was born into the home of the late Cooley and Tessie Mae Logan Campbell on December 22, 1919. He passed from this life on Tuesday, September 9, 1986 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital, making his life on earth 66 years, eight months and seventeen days. Early in life he was married to Agnes Dixon and to this happy union were born two sons: Charles Edward Campbell and Larry Glen Campbell of Indianapolis, Indiana; one daughter: Lynn Sue Bath of Indianapolis, Indiana. After Agnes died, Homer married Gladys Webb and they enjoyed many happy times. On the fourth Sunday in April, 1986, Homer joined the Cedar Grove Church and was baptized the first Sunday in May. His faith and his love for the Lord was a great witness as he struggled with cancer. In addition to his wife, Gladys and his three children, Homer is survived by two brothers: Robert Campbell and Victor Campbell of Blackey; and two sisters: Emily Campbell and Tannie Cornett of Ulvah. Also, he is survived by eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, along with a host of relatives and friends.
Victor Campbell and Elwood Cornett

Caudill, George-In loving and lasting memory, I will try to write the obituary of my dear husband. George was born on November 16, 1904 in a little humble log cabin in Letcher County, Smoot Creek, Kentucky. He was the son of Willie and Armilda Frazier Caudill. he was blessed to live on this earth 83 years and 11 months at the time of his passing. In 1935 he was married to Vina Ison. In 1952 he and his wife joined the old Regular Baptist Church and both were baptized at the same time.  George lived a good, humble, Christian life until the good Lord Called Him home. He was clerk at the Tolson Creek Church where he had his membership for so many years. he was a disabled veteran and his health got so bad he had to resign and let another Brother take over, although he enjoyed every minute of it and filled his seat as long as he was able to go. he leaves his wife, one son and two daughters and a host of relatives and friends  to mourn their loss.  George loved everybody and enjoyed talking to people, and everyone who knew him loved him. He had been real sick the last two years of his life and kept growing weaker and more frail until he had to be taken to the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. When he realized  he couldn't' get well, he told his wife and children he love them and hated to leave them and his good friend, but to tell them good-by, that he was going to heaven. he also told his doctor a few moments before he died that there wasn't a thing in his way, and he wanted to go on and be with Jesus. Oh, our home is so lonely and we miss him so much, but we feel with all our hearts that our loss is heaven's gain, and if we will hold fast to God's unchanging hand, we will meet him again.
Written by his lonely wife, Vina Caudill

Combs, Maude Cornett-Maude was born November 8, 1896, to Jasper and Rebecca Hale.  She died August 1, 1989, making her almost 93 years old when she passed away. She was married to Brax Combs in 1921, who preceded her in death in 1968. She leaves to Mourn her passing two daughters: Eddis Lee Smith and Lovel Reynolds; two sons: Watson and Wilmer; two daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many dear friends and relatives. She as a faithful member of the little Dove Church for thirty-seven years. All manner of spoken and written words have been used to describe a mother. In many places the Bible speaks of a mother's love, the love of a mother whose child was brought before Solomon, Elizabeth's child that leaped in her womb and a child, our Savior the Christ, born to a young virgin named Mary. man formed out of dust, woman formed out of a rib, mothers formed out of childbirth. Then there was our mother, Maude Combs, the mother of four: Eddis, Lee, Watson, Love and Wilmer, Loving, sweet, gentle and kind. our precious teacher of love, I will say nothing of the ways she showed her love to us as we were growing up, these things are private, known only to us. To those of you who hear this, I can assure you, she loved God, she loved Brax, and she loved her children. May God bless the very earth that holds this precious dust. "Precious in the sight of God is the death of His Children." Our mother has gone back to her Father to sleep for a season and await the redemption of the body. God is love, Maude as His Child and our mother.

Day, Alice G.-daughter of the late Steve and Mattie Adams Gilley was born in Letcher County, Kentucky, September 19, 1900. She passed from this life at her residence November 10 1989, making her stay on this earth 88 years, one month and 21 days. Alice was a member of the Big Cowan Regular Baptist Church. She was married to John W. Day, who passed from this life January 8, 1975. Alice is survived by one son: Steve Day of Grammer, Indiana; five daughters: Orpha Day of Cowan, Kentucky, Nellie Kilgore of Norton, Virginia, Opal Jones of Eckerty, Indiana, Johnola Wyatt of Seymour, Indiana, Patsy Stidham of Winchester, Kentucky; two brothers: Howard Gilley of Whitesburg, Kentucky and Londie Gilley of Columbus, Indiana; four sisters: Callie Hampton of Westport, Indiana, Melda Standifier of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Renavae Fields and Ollie Bogg, both of Whitesburg, Kentucky. also surviving are twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-five great-0grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Alice as preceded in death by a daughter Dorothy Day, and two brothers, James and Marion Gilley.

Everidge, Cooley-was born May 29, 1939 to Corbett and Maggie Everidge, who preceded him in death. Cooley passed from this life October 28, 1988, making his stay here on earth 49 years, four months and twenty-nine days.  In Cooley's early life, he met and married Sarah B. Pratt and to this union was born on daughter, Patricia; and three sons named Patrick, Paul and Phillip, who are left to mourn his passing. Cooley is also survived by two grandchildren: Dee Dee Ann and Paul Eugene, Jr.; three brothers: Fred, Fieldon and Kenneth; and two sisters: Lola and Mildred. He is also survived by a host of nieces , nephews, friends and neighbors. Cooley had been sick for approximately six years. He bore his sickness with patience. The life Cooley lived was a Christian life,. Even though he never joined the church, I feel in my hear that our loss is heaven's gain.
Written in loving memory by his wife

Griffie, John C.-entered eternal life Thursday, May 4, 1989 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. John was the son of the late Hardin and Sallie Watts Griffie. He was born November 18, 1901, being 87 years five months and sixteen days at the time of his passing. John was a member of the Cedar Grover Church. John was the husband of the late Elva Watts Griffie. Surviving a re three sons: Hargus Griffie of Jacksonville, Florida, Albert Griffie of Hamilton, Ohio and Hassel Griffie at home; three daughters: Hazel Tidwell at home, Sallie Neely of Kingsport, Tennessee and Bertha Helen Day of Whitesburg; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. John  was preceded in death by two sons: Bruce and Billie and two daughters: Bonnie Griffie and Della Pratt

Johnson, Rhoda Jane-By the help of the Lord, I will try to write the obituary of Sister Rhoda Jane Johnson,. Sister Rhoda Jane was born October 4, 1899 and passed away August 20, 1989, making her stay on here on earth 89 years, eleven months and fourteen days. Early in life she was married to Brother Sam Johnson, who preceded her in death. To this union were born nine children, five preceded her in death. Four are still living, two daughters: Lauda Johnson of Garner, Kentucky and Connie Bates of Colson, Kentucky; two sons: L.C. Johnson and Ferriel Johnson, both of Colson, Kentucky; four brothers: Gomer Slone, Dan Slone, Lester Slone and Vansel Slone; one sister: Clara Newberry. She also had forty-0one grandchildren, eighty-seven great-grandchildren and seventeen great-great-grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her passing. Sister Rhoda Jane became a member of the Mt. Olive Old Regular Baptist Church August 18, 1946. In 1955 she moved her letter to Ivy Point Old Regular Baptist and there she remained until her death. I would like to say to the children, if you want to see Mother gain, fall out with sin and be born again. Our loss on earth is heaven's gain.
Written by Brother Ancil Brown, Sister Hazel Brown and her daughter, Sister Luada Johnson

Melton, Henry-son of Hiriam and Sarah Elizabeth Coots Melton Blair, was born November 20, 1919. He entered eternal life on May 15, 1989 at the Whitesburg A. R. H. He was 69 years, five months and eighteen days at his time of passing. He was raised in Letcher County and later in life met and married Bulah Smith on January 10, 1940.  To this union were born six children. One daughter preceded him in death. Surviving him are three sons and two daughters: J. D. of London, Gale of Hazard, Guy C. of Milton, West Virginia, Imogene Ashley of Redfox, Ky., Genevieve Dixon of Minford, Ohio; three sisters: Ruby Caudill, Bertha Conley and Oma Mullins; three step sisters: Molly Halcomb, Millie Slone and Sarah Watts; four sisters, one brother and one step-brother preceded him in death. Fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends are left to mourn. Henry Joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in the summer of 1945. He was ordained in 1985. Henry preached about ten years. Henry was a retired miner and worked hard to raise his family. He was a loving friend to everyone. He never failed to help anyone in trouble, financially or spiritually. He just seemed to know hen you needed help. He always gave good Gospel advice to anyone. We will miss going to him for advice. Henry was such an humble, Sincere man. He stood by his Church and was always faithful form the time of his calling until death. Henry had been ill for a long time. He was well cared for by his wife and children. he patiently was waiting for God to call him home. He constantly talked about going away with a friend and we feel this is the way he went. We feel that our loss is heaven's gain. Sleep on, Father, We will miss you but we feel we will meet you gain in heaven.
Written by Kirby Jent, Wife and Children

Mosley, Lee-I will try to write an obituary of my dear husband, Lee Mosley. He was the son of Lindsay Mosley and Josephine Short. He was born August 10, 1910. God called him home March 10, 1989. It was so hard to part, but God saw cause to call him home from his suffering, trouble and sorrow. Sleep on, Honey, I'll soon be with you and Jesus where I won't be crying over you. I feel I'll be rejoicing with you and the angels in that beautiful home forever.  I am living in a world of trouble and sorrow now, here on earth. I'm like a little dove mourning, night and day. You were so dear to me and you will never be forgotten. There is a vacant place at the table which will never be filled here again. God called Lee to preach and he did for forty years. He was such a good husband and daddy to us. He worked so hard and had a great love for his family. he joined the New Home Old Regular Baptist Church in 1946. In the year of 1947, I joined the New Home Church. We both remained there until God showed Brother Cephus Mosley to build the Ivy Point Church. We brought our fellowship to Ivy Point to help establish it in 1949, where he still remained there until his death. He was the treasurer of this church and he loved his brothers and sisters in the church. It pleased him so good when they came to eat with us. He was good to everybody. I feel that God joined us together and what God does stands forever. We lived most of our lives together serving God. We went hand in hand. We went through heat and cold, night and day, serving the Lord. We worked so hard for the Ivy Point Church and tried to upbuild it. I feel we fought a good fight and kept the faith. In our were born nine children: Joyce Casebolt and Charles Ray Mosley of Larkslane, Kentucky, Anna Lee Casebolt of Carrie, Kentucky, Betty Lou Moore, John Willie Mosley and James Richard Mosley, all of Garner, Kentucky, Wilma Jean Smith of Marion, Indiana, and two that are deceased: Glenna Lee Mosley and Pauline Mosley. We have twenty-sox grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, which mount heir loss. Also, he had six sisters living: Nancy Mosley and Lucy Slone of Garner, Kentucky. Hattie Slone of Littcarr, Kentucky, Mandy Johnson of Ashland, Kentucky, Dora Shears of Dayton, Ohio and Edna Owens of Hindman, Kentucky.
Written by his loving wife, Gracie Mosley
Dear Brothers and Sisters, pray for me and my children.  I love you all.

Mullins, Ella-By the help of the Lord, I will try to write a short obituary of my mother, Ella Mullins. She was a native of Knott County. She was born May 23, 1909 and deceased this life March 1, 1989. She was the daughter of the late Solomon and Nealie Madden Mullins, who preceded her in death. Also, one brother, Rex Mullins, one sister, Prudie Kelly, and one grandson, Darrell Wayne Parks, preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing, two sons: Jimmy Darrell Parks of Louisville, Kentucky and Robert Von Kelly of Georgetown, Indiana; and five grandchildren who loved her very much. Mommy lived in Louisville, Kentucky for the past thirteen years and went to church with us when she could. In May of 1985, Mommy gave her hand and was baptized. She became a member of the Antioch Old Regular Baptist Church of the Northern New Salem Association. She was baptized in June, 1985. Mommy was almost blind before she died, but she loved her church and all of her friends. Although she could not see too well, she could recognize her brother and sisters by the sound of their walk when they came to see her. Because of health problems, Mommy spent the last two and one-half years of her life at Parkway Medical Center, in Louisville. the last words she spoke, she told her family that she was going to be home with Jesus. We will miss Mommy  but out loss is surely heaven's gain. We wish to thank all members and friends of the Antioch Church who went to see her and who called or sent her cards. We will always remember her friends and their families from Knott County who came to be with her. We pray that some day we will meet Mommy in the good land that knows no sickness or pain.
Written by son and brother-in-hope, Brother Jimmy Darrell Parks

Mullins, John & Lillie-John was born February 28, 1937 at Amburgey, Kentucky to Carl Mullins and Sarah Fields Mullins. John passed from this life on Saturday, May 27, 1989 making his stay here on earth 52 years, two months and twenty-nine days. He leaves to mourn his passing his mother, Sarah; thee sons: Doyle, Alan and Stacey; Four brothers: Lloyd, Guy, Donald and Tommy; three sisters: Beulah Ashley, Joyce Slinker and Wanda Smith. Lillie Mae Mullins was born at Amburgey, Kentucky August 23, 1942, to Sam Whitaker and Bertie Mullins Whitaker. Lillie passed from this life on Saturday, May 27, 1989, making her stay here on earth 46 years , nine months and four days. She leaves to mourn he passing three sons: Doyle, Alan and Stacey; two brothers: Ethan Whitaker and Ronnie Whitaker. John and Lillie didn't have much in material things but they had a world full of love and goodness for their families and friends. Where most think of fancy things for decoration, they thought of hanging some ears of corn from last years crop from the porch ceiling or making a hole in and old paper bag and hanging in it a corner of the porch for little birds to build a nest in, which they did, to their delight. They loved the natural things of this world, the things that god created for us to enjoy. We have taken many long treks through the hills together, enjoying the birds singing and looking for the beautiful flowers that bound there. There are so many reminders of them in my home as I'm sure in many more homes. Just little things made by hand, but given with love. John dearly loved his students and the teachers he taught with. I'm sure the thought of them a one big family. He often talked of them and shared little bright sayings and funny things they did with us. I called John our family clown when I introduced him to someone. I'm sure he has put smiles on many sad faces. Thei9r home became a gathering place for us when our families came from far way. The old coffee pot was always on. Lillie would cook their favorite food when she knew they were coming. Our hearts are so sad, but we hope our loss is heaven's gain. May god bless their dear family.

Reynolds, Arthur-With the help of God, I will try to write the obituary of my dear, loving husband, whom I loved with all my heart. Arthur was born May 28, 1914 and died June 8, 1989 making his stay here on earth 75 years and twelve days . Arthur was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Reynolds. He met and married Hazel Smith: July 13, 1946. To this union were born one son and one daughter, who preceded him in death. He has one sister, Arminda Hayes. He belonged to the Old Regular Baptist Church for many years. Arthur was sick for the last five years he was here on earth. He bore his sickness with much patience. Arthur always told his wife and brothers in church he was waiting on the Lord to come and take him home. I feel my loss is heaven's gain.
Written by his broken-hearted wife, Hazel Reynolds

Rose, Elder Acie-Our hearts are heavily burdened and through tears, we will with the fondest of memories, attempt to write the obituary of our dearly departed, kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Elder Acie Rose. Acie was the son of the late Patrick Rose and Maude Hampton Rose. He was born in Wise County, Virginia, November 15, 1910.  He passed from this life Monday, August 21, 1989 at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, making his stay on earth, 78 years, nine months and six days. He apparently suffered a second heart attack as he was about to sing for the nurses. As a result, he went into a peaceful sleep as God called another one of his children home. Acie was baptized April 2, 1932 by Elder T. R. Collier into the Old Regular Baptist Church. He joined the Old Bethel Church at Jenkins, Kentucky and remained a faithful and devoted member of this church until a division within its ranks or members resulting he format of the Bethel Association. Shortly there after, eh placed his letter with the Little Hylton Church and was ordained ad a minister September 4, 1971.  Acie was married to Edna Johnson April 22, 1933. To this union were born sixteen children. he is survived by his wife, Edna Johnson Rose of Jenkins, Kentucky; six sons: Walter, Tommy, Gary, Larry and Gerald, all of Jenkins, Wendell of Lorain, Ohio; ten daughters: Louise Vance, Bobbie Duncil, Lavada Wright, Gaynell Edwards, Alice Lockwood, Belva Mullins and Becky Brown all of Jenkins, Kentucky, Dorothy Sowards of Pikeville, Kentucky, Vanessa Caudill of Shelby Gap, Kentucky and Freda Hall of Smyrna, Georgia. Also surviving are forty-four grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren; two brothers: Junior of Alabama and Homer of Texas; and one sister: Bertha Childers of Wise, Virginia. Also surviving are a hot of other relative and devoted friends who mourn his passing. Seven brothers, including Corb, Bill, Ike, Bob, Frank, Arlie and Edward, preceded Acie in death along with four sisters: Mallie Johnson, Melissa Rose, Vina Whitaker and Martha Johnson. A loving and sweet voice is still and a seat has been vacated in the church that can never be filled. There is also an emptiness in our homes and hearts where he once graciously visited. Acie and his dear and devoted wife were well known for visiting the sick and people who were unable to attend church. In many instances, they visited when they were actually not well themselves. yet, Acie sang the old songs of Zion and would usually, with the help of the Lord and Savior , say a prayer which brought great joy to those who were in need of a blessing. After which he would often say, "I feel much better now?" Acie will be greatly missed by the church, friends, neighbors, but most of all by this beloved wife and family whom he loved so very much. This love was expressed in countless ways by his inspiration, dedication, deviation and the many years which he labored and toiled to supply his family's needs. Our lives will n ever be the same in this old world, because Acie touched the lives of so many people. he was loved by all who appreciated the actions and practices of a righteous man.  Whenever we felt low or depressed, he by the help of the good Lord would say or do acts of kindness to brighten our day. His sweet songs of praise and joy were an inspiration to us all, and we are sure that he would want us to keep in mind that "the testing times are just ahead for the children of the king." There  are stumbling blocks in this old world, but we feel great comfort in knowing there is a getter place to go for those who come to know and serve the Lord. Acie's heavenly home is bright and fait and no stumbling blocks, pain, sickness, sorrow or death can enter there. Within the last few months before his death, Acie endured many trials and tribulations not only as a result of his and his wife's illnesses, but at the hands of mankind as well. yet, he bore such troubles and sorrows with the patience of Job and Old Stephen, too. If Acie cold speak with us now, he would want his children to take care of their mother, love one another, and most of all, to fall out with sin and follow in his footsteps so as to join him in that land where parting will be no more. They have moved our reunion to heaven, and I've made my arrangements to go, where the family circle will forever be unbroken. There are so many wonderful thoughts which are now pondering, and we could seemingly, continue indefinitely to speak and write about his acts of kindness and good deeds. However, as I.D. Back stated while preaching Acie's funeral, "Acie preached his own funeral by the life he lived and his appearance in the stand, often while singing "The testing Times Are Just Ahead: made the opening or introduction of the service much easier to follow."  We have to say good-by to our husband, dad and friend for he is resting safely in the arms of Jesus. Acie is missed so very much, and we will always remember the many happy days spent with him.  Only god knows the grief that this lonely wife is now experience. Tye7y were so good to each other, always together while sharing joys, heartaches, sickness and troubles for fifty-sox years. This reminds us of their marriage vows which were renewed in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary and the satisfaction and joy in knowing they were together "Until death do us part."  Now Acie is in the hands of an all-wise and merciful god whom we pray will reach down His big hands in efforts to help ease the burden and grief we are continuing to experience. Only God can help us understand that "It is once appointed unto man to die, and after this, the judgment." Funeral services for Acie were held Thr8usday, August 24, 1989 at the Everidge Funeral Home Chapel, Whitesburg, Kentucky. Officiating ministers were I.D. Back and Clarida Sanders. His sweet body is now peacefully resting the Green Acres Cemetery, Ermine, Kentucky. The family wishes to express their loving thanks and heart-felt gratitude toward everyone for the beautiful flowers, food and assistance for caring and sharing in the loss of such a dear, kind and devoted loved one.
Written by his lonely and broken-hearted family and assisted by two special and devoted friends Paul and Sue Baker

Rowe, Colene Amburgey-was born January 13, 1928 and deceased this life June 9, 1989, making her stay here with us 61 years, four months and twenty-nine days. She was the daughter of Hillard and Lone Pridemore Amburgey. Her dad, mom, four brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband: Thurman Row; two sisters: Maxine Noble of Indiana and Peggy Tuner of Alabama; four brothers: John Hillard of Florida, Albert, Estill and Tommy of Indiana. I have known Sister Colene all my life. She worked hard and helped so many people along the way, but there was something missing in her life. She had a wonderful husband, several brothers and sisters, but there came a time in her life when none of them could do anything for her. She needed  Saviour. She became dissatisfied in this world, so she began to pray for the Lord to forgive her of her many sins. She was a very sick person for a long time, however, she pressed on and prayed harder and harder. She finally gave it all over to the Lord, and he forgave her of her sins. She had church around to her house while she was sick and in December 1977 she joined their church. She brought her fellowship to the Happy Home church where she was very happy and content. She was a faithful member of the Happy Home church until she had to be hospitalized. She developed the dreaded disease, cancer, where she lay and punished so long with patience. She always had a smile for everyone, even when she was in so much pain. On June 9, 1989, the Lord said, "You have punished enough, my child, come on home now." I went to see Sister Colene on Saturday before her death and she told me to give her meeting time out. She wanted to have a meeting on the next Friday. I believe on Friday she had a wonderful meeting for she met the Lord in all his glory! So, Thurman, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, friends and relatives. we have lost a good friend and neighbor. But there is another rose blooming in heaven today. So let's not say good-bye to her, let's just say so long for a little while and get ready to meet her over on heaven's bright shore, where there will never be any sadness, only joy, peace and love.
Written by Ollie J. Mullins

Shepherd, Elder Morris-My father, Morris Nolan Shepherd, was born December 14, 1931, in Harlan County to Della Nolan Shepherd and troy Shepherd, and along with a twin sister was the oldest of six children. He was raised in a loving Christian home and his father was an Old Regular Baptist Minister.  On August 2, 1952, Morris Shepherd and Mabel Fugate joined in the union of marriage. Their meeting and the predictions of their marriage by people who knew them separately, before Morris and Mabel actually met each other, made for fun and enjoyable stories for us, their children as we grew up,.  For it seems that Dad had described in detail, in even in appearance the kind of woman he wanted to marry and when mom entered Lees College at Jackson, Kentucky as she was shown around by the administration, each person she was introduced to said, " Wait till Morris Shepherd sees you."  She was beginning to wonder who this Morris Shepherd was when, On her second day she heard someone whistling the tune of an Old Regular Baptist song and turned to see and finally meet the handsome Morris Shepherd she had heard so much about. they were married a short four months later. Mabel was also raised in a loving Christian home where he father, Frank Fugate, was also an Old Regular Baptist minister. Morris was received into her family as a son and he loved his in-laws as a second set of parents. Morris and Mable made their home in Knott County and Morris had a special love for Knott County and its people. Dad was always interested in young people and enjoyed many years of teaching. he took time to know the children he taught as individuals and as he got older many  former students visited him. He coached Little League and was very active in community events and taught us to be helpful and give time to others. Morris Shepherd had many accomplishments in his life, but the most important one that he would want us to tell you about was his being born again and putting on the whole armor of God and letting his light shine for all of us to see as a tribute to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Dad joined the church in March of 1980, even though he had been saved years before that. He took his membership at the New Bethlehem Old Regular Baptist Church at Talcum, Kentucky. He was a faithful member and later a very faithful minister and moderator who lovingly labored to spread God's Word and Love. Morris Shepherd passed from this life of a heart attack on February 1, 1989, making his stay here one earth 57 years, one month and eighteen days. he was left to mourn his passing: his loving and faithful wife, Mabel, his mother,  Della Shepherd of Fisty, Kentucky; three sisters: his twin sister, Margaret Joyce Cornett of Fisty, Kentucky, Mary  Francis Kinard of Taylor , Michigan, and Gladys Elaine Pecheco of Dearborn, Michigan; two brothers: Charles Troy Shepherd, also his brother in the Lord, Fellow minister and friend, of Gordon, Kentucky and his youngest brother, David Ray Shepherd of Walton, Kentucky; three children: Wanda Gay Combs of Fisty, Kentucky and twins, Gary Wayne Shepherd of Fisty, Kentucky and Patrician Lynn Pratt of Lotts Creek in Hazard, Kentucky; two foster sons: Gordon Jent of Ohio and John Jent of Fisty, Kentucky; six grandchildren whom he dearly loved: Gerald Dustin and Douglas Wayne Combs, Tiffany Renee and Timothy Wayne Shepherd, Ryan O'Neil Pratt and Misty Dawn Jent; two daughters-in-law: Ethel Gail Shepherd and Georgia Jent; and one son-in-law: Kevin O'Neil Pratt.  He also left a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and other relatives and neighbors whom he loved and enjoyed very much. Morris was preceded in death by a baby daughter, Anna Elaine Shepherd; his father Troy Shepherd; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eva and Frank Fugate; and a son-in-law Gerald D. Combs. I could write many more pages and chapters of my father's life and could tell many stories of the thing she has taught his children and grandchildren, but feel that I should be brief here. In closing, I will just say that although I have been through many adversities in life, I had never questioned anything until my father died. I did not feel satisfied that my dad's work here was done. But immediately upon questioning the Lord I was answered that my dad was being protected from further pain and suffering to come and as we all belong to God are part of God's plan, we must accept our place in His plan and know that God's way is always the best. As my mother wondered why, she found a verse in he bible that gave her comfort. "For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the Testator. For a testament is of force after men are dead; others it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth." (Heb. Ch 9: 16-17), I believe my dad left a wonderful testimony for us all and only hope that we, his children and grandchildren will strive to live in the way he taught us. The Lord's Way.
Written by his loving daughter and sister-in Christ, Wanda Gaye Combs,
Patricia L. Pratt, Gary W. Shepherd, John Jent, and loving wife and sister in Christ, Mabel Shepherd

Short, Hiram-of Mallie, Kentucky entered eternal rest Saturday, April 30, 1988 at his home at Mallie, Ky. Hiram was born December 8, 1892, being 95 yeas, four months and twenty two days of age at the time of his passing. Hiram was the son of the late Henry C. Short and Amanda Martin Short and husband of the late Catherine Sparkman Short. He is survived by his wife, Isabelle Mullins Short of Mallie, Kentucky; four sons: Lester Short of Jeremiah, Kentucky, Birchell Short of Connersville, Indiana, Has B. Short of Manchester, Indiana and Curt Short of Winchester, Indiana; three daughters: Inez Slone of Raven, Kentucky, June Adams of Pinetop, Kentucky, Dovie Ritchie of Mallie, Kentucky; two sisters: Dolly Bentley of Mallie, Kentucky and Lizzie Slone of Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Also surviving are forty-eight grandchildren and one hundred and twenty-seven great-grandchildren, twenty-three great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his passing. Out of the forty-eight grandchildren, forty-five were present at the funeral.

Slone, Audrey Sparkman-With the help of god, I will try to write the obituary of my dear, loving wife, whom I loved with all my heart. Audrey was born December 31, 1930 to the late Fred Sparkman and Annie Mae Isaac Sparkman. She departed this life November 2, 1988, making her stay on earth 57 years, ten months and three days. When she was seventeen years old she married Barney Slone and to this union were born four children: Larry Slone of Indiana, Carol Boleyn and Dulsenia Slone of Topmost, Kentucky, and Debra Martin of Indiana. Also the leaves one brother, Jesse Sparkman, and one sister Ruthie Mae Hall; and eight grandchildren. Audrey was sick most of her life, but she bore her sickness with patience. She told me not long before she died that she felt the Lord had come into her life, but she never did join the church. Audrey died in her sleep. She had suffered so much here on earth. I felt God knew best for her and our loss is heaven's gain. The Bible says, "Except you come as a little child you cannot enter the kingdom of heaven." God brought her back to me in a dream as a little child. She was humble as a child. Many nights I have rolled my bed and many nights I've cried. If love would have kept her with us she never would have died.
Written by her broken-hearted husband, Barney Slone and daughter, Carol Boleyn

Smith, Emmaline Gayheart-was born August 22, 1905 at Lotts Creek, Kentucky. She died November 3, 1988 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center. she was preceded in death by her husband, James Marcum Smith, who was  also a member of the church. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four Children: Ruby Nell, Annette Marie, Herbert Hoover and Marcum Kernan. She is survived by one son, Lee Smith and three daughters: Della Mae Reynolds, Durea Engle and Bonnie Stacy. Emmaline Smith joined the Old Regular Baptist Church May 5, 1963. She was a member at Clear Fork. She was baptized May 19, 1963. She was a member at Clear Fork. She was baptized May 19, 1963. After that time, she became a most faithful servant to the Lord and to the church. She was always there if it was possible. Her presence and voice raised in song is sadly missed. A few days after she died, an unfinished letter was found on a table in a book by her chair. She had apparently begun writing the letter on the day she became ill. the letter was written to the church and her children. These are some of her words: "Be good to all and go to church. I'm not afraid to die because I have made a round in heaven with my son in a dream. Do not grieve for me." also found written several times in her handwriting were the words to the song, "Gone Away With A Friend." The family felt that she was leaving us a message. On her monument, her epitaph reads, "Gone away with a friend" Mom, we miss you dearly!
Written by Bonnie Stacy

Stewart, Anna-"The School Marm," as she as known by scores of people in Letcher County, was born to John R. and Sophia Bell Whitaker Stewart of Tolson Creek at Roxana, Kentucky, on a cold night, December 16, 1895.  Being the first born in that home of her grandmother, Anna Ison Whitaker, she was valued very highly. Anna spent most of her life on Tolson Creek after going to school and making a teacher. She taught in many districts for 33 years before retiring to take care of her parent's who were growing old and becoming unable to care for themselves. Reluctantly, she gave up teaching. She loved working with children and she relived her teaching days as long as  she lived. Conversing with Anna a few moments would let you know she loved teaching. Anna shared what little money she made with her brothers and sisters through school and all made teachers, which pleased her. She often boasted that she made teachers of her whole family-she really did!  After the death of her parents, Anna left Tolson and lived in apartments as long as she was able. Time came when she required medical care twenty-four hours a day and her family could not meet her needs, so she entered Hindman Health Care Center where she received the bet of care until her Lord called her home August 23, 1988. On that special day she was mentally alert, physically better than months before and very, very happy and quietly slipped away while sitting in a wheel chair. Her family appreciated all who stopped to speak to her and ones who sang for her. May God bless you. Of her 92 years on earth she went to church regularly as long as she was able. She said many times she was anxious to go to her heavenly home, and that the Lord had told her He was ready to receive her, yet she never joined an earthly church. Now the family feels she is enjoying that heavenly home and is free from all sickness.
Thanks to all who gave Anna a kind word. Written by her family

Taylor, William- on July 10, 1989, God called home my kind and loving husband, William Pryer Taylor. "Willie" as he was know to his friends and family was born July 29, 1906 to Melvin and Elva Kiser Taylor. He had much sickness in recent years. God saw fit to take him home where no sickness comes. On January 30, 1930 he married Ova Profitt. To this union was born seven children. An infant daughter and son preceded him death. Left to mount his passing: His loving wife, Ova; sons: Melvin and MacArthur; daughters: Gracie Sumpter, Mary Blair and Shirley Collins; twenty-one grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren; one brother, Reverend Andrew Taylor, Louisville, Kentucky and many nieces and nephews and friends. We feel he has gone where no sickness comes and by the grace of God we will be with him some sweet day. Our Hearts are sad and lonely but we feel that our loss is heaven's gain.
Written by his wife and children

Yates, Alice Elizabeth Gillium-was born January 5, 1921 and passed away on the afternoon of June 24, 1989 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Hattie Adkins Gillium and John W. Gillium of Boyd County, Kentucky. She married Harold Yates on January 3, 1944. To this union were born four children: Hattie Caudill and Donna Gore of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Kenneth Yates of Charlotte, North Carolina and Linville Yates of Ocala, Florida; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She had one sister, Ivory Cox of Portsmouth, Ohio. Mom and Dad were baptized in May 1971 into the Little Jewel Regular Baptist church by Elders Baxter Osborne and Carliss Little. They later moved their membership to the Little Mary Regular Baptist Church at Maxie Flats, Kentucky. Mom became ill three years ago with Alzheimer's disease. As her memory began to fade, her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ became stronger. As long as she was able her greatest desire was to go to church. The last month of her life, especially the last days, she was a great inspiration to her family and friends who saw her. She did not know anyone, but her spirit was strong in the Lord. She would praise the Lord and try to sing "Amazing Grace." When the Lord lifted her spirit from her body, her last words were "My God! My God!" She is missed by her family but we take comfort in know that her spirits is forever with the Lord and that someday we can rejoice with her.
Written with love by he daughter, Hattie Caudill