INDIAN BOTTOM ASSOCIATION
Old Regular Baptist of Jesus Christ
Held With
Mallet Fork Church
Pine Top, Kentucky
September 3,4,5 1993

OBITUARIES

Provided by Peggy Mullins Brock

Brown, Janis Hampton -With the help of the Lord, I will try to write the obituary of a loved one. She was the daughter of Wilburn Hampton and Ina Caudill Hampton. She was born December 29, 1938, and passed away on March 20, 1993. Making her stay on earth 54 years, 2 months and 13 days. She was married to Robert W. Brown on April 18, 1959. She is survived by her husband, one son, Michael Brown of Hami1ton, Ohio, one daughter, Pamela Brown of Mason, Ohio. Grandmother of Nicole Brown and Marissa Sneed. Sisters Maxie Hampton, Mary K. Banks of Whitesburg, Ky, Sandra Breeding of Winchester, KY, and Judy Mulhern of Dayton, Ohio. Stepdaughter of Jesse Hampton. Brothers Wayne Hampton, Willis Hampton, Eulis Hampton of Cincinnati, Ohio and Glen and Roger Hampton of Jeremiah, KY. Niece of Carl Caudill, Junior Caudill and Earl Caudill. She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father. She will be sadly missed by a host of friends and relatives. She told her sister-in-law that she felt God had forgiven her of her sins. 1 want to say to her loved ones, if you want to see your companion and Mother again, you must serving' the same God she did. If she could speak, she would say "Meet me in Heaven".
Written by, Elder Buford Brock, Daughter and Two Sisters-in-law

Caudill, Ettie - the daughter of James and Susan Caudill was born November 6, 1908. Passed from this life December 25, 1992, making her stay on earth 84 year, 1 month and 19 days. Early in life she met and married Byron Caudill who preceded her in death, November 16, 1987.She leaves 5 sons and 3 daughters. Sons are Harold and Carl Caudill of Batesvi11e, Indiana. Bert, Burnett and Bruce Caudill of Jeremiah. The daughters are Jane Caudill of Jeremiah, Imogene Pierce of Charlestown, Indiana and Adaline Hampton of Whitesburg. Two sons and two daughters preceded her in death. The two sons were Haskel and Earl Caudill and daughters Beatrice and Elaine. Survived by one sister Arlena Warren. A host of grandchildren and great grandchi1dren.Mom saw that she needed the deliverance of the Savior from her sins. She prayed and begged until she felt deliverance came. Then she cattle out from the world to show that she was no more of the world and became a member of the Doty Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. She lived a faithful member as long as she was able to attend. Dad and Mom laid the example before their children to follow in their footsteps. Mom was not able to attend church much in her last few years but always wanted to know if we had pretty singing and good preaching. The church has lost a faithful member and we have lost a 1oving mother.
Written by, The Family

Caudill, Eulas-With a sad and broken heart we will try to write an obituary of my beloved husband and father, Eulas Caudill. He was the son of John D. and Nancy Caudill mho preceded him in death. Eulas was born October 7, 1927 in Farmers, Kentucky. He passed from this life on October 23, 1992. Making his stay here in this world 65 years, 16 days. He married Mabel Schooley on March 3, 1945. To this union 2 sons were born, who survive him, Bill of Richmond, KY and Ken of Atlanta, GA and 2 wonderful daughters-in-law, Mary and Chris. Eula also had 4 grandchildren, one of whom preceded him in death, William Ian and Jason, Jenny and Andrea who survive him. Eulas also leaves 4 brothers? Benton of Xenia, OH, Quenton of Morehead, KY, Ellis of Spout Springs, VA, and Carl of Mechansville, VA, along with a host of relatives and friends. Eulas joined the Crab Orchard Church of Old Regular Baptist in Crab Orchard, KY on April 22, 1990. He was baptized on May 20, 1990. His life in the church was short lived but he loved the Old Regular Baptist and their ways. He attended church so long as his health permitted and traveled as well, to about all of the other churches. He was Deacon of Crab Orchard Church and was so very proud to serve them. Eulas was also assistant Clerk. But the Lord God Almighty needed film more than we did, and seen fit to let cancer take him from us to live in a Heavenly Place. So sons, if you ever expect to see your Daddy again, repent of your sins and be born again.
Written by a Sister-in-Hope, Wife Mabel and Sons, Bill & Ken

Caudill, James- was the son of William Curtis Caudill and Mary Susan Caudill of Whitesburg, KY who preceded him in death. James was born May 10, 1927 and passed away November 24, 1992 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He is survived by three brothers: John David of Ohio, William Riley of Whitesburg, KY, Curt, Jr. of Litt Carr, KY and two sisters: Irene Getchel1 of Austin, Mn, Mavis Jean Brown of Venis, IL. and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives to mourn his passing. James spent the last years of his life with his Aunt, Essie Sweeney whom he loved very much. Before his death, he said the Lord had pardoned his many sins and he was ready to go home. He will be missed by all those who knew him but I feel like his soul is resting under the Alter of God, waiting for a new body.
Written by his Brother-in-law and Brother in Hope Spencer Bedwell

Caudill, Monroe-It is with a sad and lonely hearty I will try to write an obituary of my dear father and blessed brother-in-the-Lord. Elder Monroe Caudill was the son of the late Billie and Phoebe Caudill and was born on November 18, 1910. He was called home after a long illness on February 10, 1993 at the V.A. Hospital in Lexington, KY, making his stay here on earth, 82 years, 2 months and 22 days. Dad married Ranie Hampton Caudill in 1932 and together they adopted one daughter, Sally Jane Caudill in 1956. He had one grandson, Allen Monroe Fugate. He was a World War II Veteran, retired school teacher, ordained Minister of the Old Regular Baptist Faith, Moderator of the Doty Creek and Dry Fork Church, and Indian Bottom Church, and Moderator of the Old Indian Bottom Association for several years. Dad told what great things the Lord had done for him and joined the Doty Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in April, 1938.Dad would not have wanted a lot said, only to live the life God wants you to. I feel he lived that life and was a dear and faithful servant. After Mother died many nights He and I would sang the old hymns of Zion and I tried to take care of him and take him to church for as long as he was able. His grandson, Allen helped me faithfully with Dad, without him I would not have been able to take care of Dad for the past two years and I thank God for the love and respect he had for his grandfather. Dad loved the old time way and I thank God for letting me be by his side, singing, "In the Good Old Fashion Way' when He called him home. Dad stopped breathing, looked at me, and had the prettiest smile I have ever seen on his face, and then he was gone. Like a vapor upon the sea. So children, if Mom and Dad are still here - love, honor and obey them, above all — look to the Father of all Fathers', Our Lord God. I feel Monroe's life speaks for itself and I feel with all my heart, that Daddy of mine; also many times I've heard him preach, is frisking on the King's Highway. About a week before he died I saw him like a newborn babe and I was amazed because he was moving so freely and not paralyzed. I miss Daddy so much, but 1 feel my loss is Heaven's gain and he is resting in peace. I pray to God for strength and courage to face another day and that when this life is over, I can meet you all around the Throne of God.
Written by a fearful and heartbroken daughter, Sally Jane Caudi11

Combs, Doshia-With much sadness I will try to write the obituary of my beloved Mother, Doshia Combs. She was the daughter of John Young and Catherine Grigsby Young. She was born August 9, 1904 and passed away June 19, 1993, making her stay here on earth 38 years, 10 months and 10 days. She met and married Robert Combs and to this union were born 7 children; 5 boys and 2 girls. Her husband and one son preceded her in death. Left to mourn her loss are four sons: Alvin Combs of Enon, Ohio; Kelly Combs of Fairborn, Ohio and Ernest Combs and R.J. Combs of Rome City, Indiana; Two daughters: Grace Fields and Cora Messer of Clear Creek, KY. She also has 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and four great great grand-children. She belonged to the Clear Creek Old Regular Baptist Church for 43 years. She and Poppy joined together. She filled her seat just as long as she could. Lots of time when she wasn't able. Mom was good all of her life and was so humble. She bore her sickness with patience. She loved that good old preaching and singing and for them to come to her home. I believe with all my heart that she is at rest now with the Lord where there is not more sickness or pain. I believe with all my heart she is happy. I miss her so much. My home is so lonely without her. I hope with all my heart I can meet her and Poppy again some day.
Written by her broken-hearted daughter, Cora

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Everage, Nancy "Sis" -The Lord called her home on March 15„ 1989 at the Whitesburg Hospital at 4:00 A.M. in the morning. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter„ Virginia Lee Collins, three sons: Lawrence, Johnny Keen and Cecil. She is survived by one son, George Jr. of Ohio; Four daughters: Alta Mae Crager, Hind man, KY, Anna Gaye Reagan, Clarkvi1le, Tenn., Mary Elizabeth Knox, Kendal1vi1le, Ind., Martha Louise Downing, Fayetteville, North Carolina, One sister, Hattie Mullins, Carrie, KY. A host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Later on in years Mom was in trouble over her sins and needed a Savior. Mom along with Daddy joined Little Rose Old Regular Baptist and later were ordained deacons; which they served faithful until their death. Mom is missed in the old church. Mom was a hard working Mother for her children. She always had a loving sweet smile for everybody that all knew and have talked with her. I believe Mom is resting around that bright and shining throne with God. Her work has ended hers on earth where she can rest in peace with no worries or troubles of this old world, We have lost a sweet loving Mother. Children if you want to meet Mom you will have to go to the same God as she did, Mom would want you to make peace with God in this life and to meet her in the land of joy and peace where there will be no more sorrows. Our loss is Heaven's gain* So we must all strive to meet her around the Throne of God.
Written by two broken hearted daughters, Alta Mae Crager, Elizabeth C. Mullins

Hagans, Elbert-Dad was born February 13, 1916. He passed from this life September 8, 1991, making his stay here 75 years and seven months. His parents were Benjamin and Violet Hagans, both preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing three sisters: Armanda Taylor, Toledo, Ohio, Maudie Taylor of Huntington, West Virginia, Augustus Adams of Pikevi1le, Kentucky, and one stepsister, Mary Turley of Lexington, KY. One brother. Gene Spicer of Lexington also survives. He met and married Maxine Richmond (who also preceded him in death). Unto this union were born eight children; three sons: Andy of Tullahoma, Tennessee, Elbert of Bulan, Kentucky and Shelby of Hazard, Kentucky. Five daughters: Josephine, Sandra and Barbara Hagans, Yvonne Peters, all of Hazard, Kentucky, also Necha Williams of Red Fox, Kentucky. One honorable daughter, Carolyn Jackson of Richmond, Indiana. Seven grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Dad joined the Little Home Old Regular Baptist Church many years ago. He was a faithful member until his death. Three days before he died, Dad raised his hand toward Heaven and rejoiced in the Lord. Dad said, "Farewel1 my friends, I'm going to leave you, I'm going home to die no more".
Written by, His Loving Children

Tyree, Carl -I will try to write an obituary of my husband, best friend and good buddy, how well we were blessed to be together over a ha1f century. Carl was born August 9, 1908 in Letcher County, Crown, KY to Rufus and Arminta Cornett Tyree, at the age of twenty four in 1932 he was united in marriage to Edith Frazier. She survives him. To this union 12 children were horn. Six of these to adulthood, these also survive, Norma J. Louterhur, Rufus R., Redgie M. of Tiffin, Ohio, Roger M. of Greenspring, Ohio, Caroline Perry of Trenton, Ohio. Also one brother, John Henry Tyree of Marion Ohio. Two sisters: Lake Taylor, Colson, KY and Effie Halcomb of Tiffin, Ohio. A son Riley, a grandson Loran Hall preceded him in death. He has 9 grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter he never got to meet. We are all left to mourn the loss of one so dear. Carl was an honest, hard working man, earning his living by the sweat of his face. We farmed, he worked in the coal mines for 46 years, retiring in 1971. He came in contact with electricity, through a drill held in his hands, never able to work inside the mines any more. He was a God fearing, lived a long useful life, the sicker he became with the dreaded Black Lung disease as it was called, the harder he begged for mercy. His last breath he said, "Praise your high and Holy Name, Jesus". I feel we'll be together in God's Kingdom as one of his little children. We were together on earth 58 years, It months and 11 days.
Written by, Family and Companion, Edith Tyree

Whitaker, Crissie Caudill -The daughter of the late John and Sarah Caudill, was born June 14, 1912. Died January 4, 1993 at the Humana Hospital in Somerset, KY. Crissie was married to Rufus Whitaker in 1928. To this union seven children was horn. Five sons and two daughters. Her husband Rufus deceased in 1986 and daughter, Dorsie Jean Whitaker deceased in 1951. Left to mourn her loss are five sons Donald and James C. Whitaker of Eubank, KY, Robert Whi taker of Nicholasville, KY, Ernest Dale Whitaker of Norwood, Ohio, Reed Whitaker of Seymour, Indiana and one daughter: Sarah Jane May of Georgetown, KY. She had fifteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren. Crissie had ' three brothers; Toba Caudill, Cleveland Caudill and Jim Caudill and seven sisters: Maggie, Betty and Elephair Caudill Susie Eldridge, Phoeba Day, Mallie Fields and Ethel Cornett. All precede her in death. Sister Crissie felt the need for a Saviour at a very young age. She turned to the Lord and begged for his mercy. The Lord heard her prayers and forgive her of her sins. She joined the Doty Creek Church of Old Regular Baptist in August, 1932 and lived a good Christian life until death. Sister Crissie put her light on a candlestick so it would give light to the whole house. She was a light to us all. We shall never forget this dear Sister in the Lord. She liked the old time way and the old time songs. We believe she has just left a world of trouble and sorrow and gone to a land of peace and joy and that forever more. We could say many good things about this dear sweet sister, Mother and Grandmother, but the life she lived, she preached her own funeral as she sent along this life's pathway. So children, grandchildren and friends if you want to meet Crissie again you will have to repent of your sins and be born again.
Written by her two nieces, Mertie Hampton and Vada Whitaker and Elder Murl F. Caudill
With sadness in my heart and missing her very much. I would like to write a few words in her memory. Living by her for twenty years she was not only my Mother-in-law, my neighbor, but also my friend. We had many long talks together through the years. Her life to me was her testimony of how much she loved her Lord. First in her life, she loved the Lord and then her chi1dren. She was a wonderful Mother. Her children and grandchi1dren miss her so much around the home place but we are comforted in knowing she is at rest with Jesus. Mom is gone from the home place but her sweet memory is with us forever,
Written by her Daughter-in-1aw, Karen Whitaker

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