INDIAN BOTTOM ASSOCIATION
Old Regular Baptist of Jesus Christ
Held With
Little Home Church
Red Fox, Kentucky
September 1,2,3 1995

OBITUARIES

Provided by Peggy Mullins Brock

Anderson,  Mary Ellen "Tootie" -was born at Kite, Kentucky on September 9, 1902, making her life on this earth 92 years, 6 months, and 4 days. She was married to Kay Anderson and unto this union was blessed with 9 children. They are Conley Anderson of Owenton, KY, Hillard and Conrad Anderson of Kite, Ky, Clinis Anderson, Topmost, KY, Dinah Gayheart of Hindman, KY, Liza Watts of Wabash, Indiana, Inis Lumpkins, Lula Slone and Ola Stamper of Mallie, KY. Kay and "Tootie" both have belonged to the Mallet Fork Church for over 59 years. She was a good and faithful servant until death. By Ronnie Combs

Caudill, H. B. Born: May 28, 1926 Died: February 8, 1995
The time is 2:00 A.M. Tonight 1 cannot sleep because there is such a void in my life since H.B. is no longer with us. I have a strong belief that he has gone to a more peaceful world, and is no longer living with the pain he endured for so long. Without this belief,- life without him would so much harder to bear. H.B. was such a wonderful husband and father, and a friend to all who knew him. He joined the Doty Creek Church April 13, 1974, and was baptized May 12, 1974. He served the Lord faithfully, and attended church as often as he could. Living so far away made it difficult for him to attend as often as he would have liked, but he was always there in spirit. Funeral services were held in Oxford on February 11, 1995/ with participation by Ellis Amburgey, Hendrix Hampton, and other family friends. Together we have five wonderful children. Each loved their father more than words can describe, as H.B. loved his parents, the late Alva and Betty Caudill. His brothers and sisters were so dedicated to him during his illness, and came to see him often. I'll always hold a special place in my heart for you, Dorothy, Evalee, Betty Ann, Sterlin, Lowell, Elmer, and his dear departed brother and sister, Bufford and Lorie. I sometimes visualize H.B., Bufford, and Lorie, being in heaven with their parents and their young brother A.D., who has been in that beautiful place since he was a young child. As H.B. was on his death bed, he reached his arms toward heaven saying, "Master, Master, I love You so, and I'm not afraid to die." The arms that reached down to him as he lay dying, are the same arms I hope will reach down for me when my life is no more. We miss him and may the Lord give him the strength and joy this world cannot provide.
In Loving Memory of our Dear Husband, Father, and Brother, Dalna Caudill and Family

Caudill, Laura Hampton-Laura passed away on Friday, February 10, 1995 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Laura was the daughter of the late Alamander and Rainie Caudill Hampton. She was born March 26, 1915 being 79 years, 10 months and 14 days of age at the time of her passing. Laura joined the Doty Creek Church the second Sunday in December 1951, and was baptized the second Sunday in January 1952 and on September 18, 1983 was accepted into the Blair Branch Church by recommendation. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Rex Caudill; 1 son, Jack Caudill of Weatherford, Texas; 1 daughter, Cora Lee Adams of Whitesburg; 1 brother, Clifton Hampton of Whitesburg; 4 sisters Mertie Caudill of Jeremiah, Lois Back and Betty Lou Morton both of Cincinnati, Ohio and Emogene Banks of Dearborn, Michigan; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Laura was preceded in death by a son, Ricky; a daughter, Clarice; a granddaughter, Alethea a brother, Clarence and a sister, Lucy Brown. Laura was a great sister. All of as, her family, looked to her as a second Mother. We will always miss her, but we believe our loss is heaven's gain. She was an old time Christian. That is all she wanted to be, and now she is in Heaven, where we all long to go. Her husband, Rex said she was born to love. She was loved by her family and by the brothers and sisters of her church. She had a special love for the Blair Branch Church, and was happy to belong there. We would love to thank the members of the church, who gave so much love and support during her illness. I would like to thank all who helped care for her in her last few years. A special thanks to Rex, who gave his all for the love of his life. A special thanks to Mertie and Sterlin, who gave so much help, and is still giving to Rex's care. And a special thanks to the ministers who were so well blessed, at the funeral, you made things easier for all the family. We can't bring her back, but by the help of God, we can go where she has gone. I trust that we shall meet in that beautiful, that blessed forever.
By a brother, and I trust a brother in the Lord. Elder Clifton Hampton

Combs, Catherine - was born October 21, 1909, deceased August 1, 1994. Making her stay here on earth 84 years, 9 months and 10 days. Catherine was the wife to the late Reverend Burley Combs. Left here to mourn this beloved mother are 3 daughters, Dora Young, Matilda Patrick and Juanita Crawford; also 5 sons: Robert, Burley, Jr., Frank, Wilson and Enice. Also 48 grandchildren with a host of great grandchildren. Also 1 brother and 1 sister are left to mourn her absence. 6 children preceded their mother in death: 1 daughter, Martha Sue Gibbins, also 5 sons: Willie, Leslie, Andrew, Seburn and Earl. Sister Catherine Combs was a very kind, gentle and loving mother, to her family and everyone who knew her. She spent many years in the church. She was sick for the last few years of her life. We all believe she is now where there is no sickness, pain or suffering. We feel God has taken this loved one to a place of peace and joy. Where she can rest from the worries and troubles of this earth. We all miss her and the way she touched each one of us. She always had a kind word and a smiling face. She always made everyone feel welcome and loved around her. She'll be missed by us all, but we feel our loss is Heaven's gain. We must all strive to meet her some day.
Joann Gibbins

Stanfill, Theonia-We are writing this obituary of our sweet, kind and loving Mother, Theonia Stanfill. Who left us to mourn her death. The 22nd of February, 1935, Jesus plucked another beautiful rose from this earth, for his master's bouquet; no one could have a more kind and loving Mom than ours. Mom was born in Knott County to Martha and Tom Hollifield on April 6, 1890. She was married to Elmer Stanfill and they settled in Perry County, they had eight children. Mom left one surviving daughter, Irene Campbell of 16 Mile Creek, KY; one son, Ralph Stanfill, Darfork, KY; one stepson, James Edward Stanfill, Hamilton, Ohio, two daughters-in-law, Margery Stanfill, Darfork, KY; Alberta Stanfill, Hamilton, Ohio; one son-in-law Amil (Pat) Patrick Darfork, KY and 18 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and one sister Lucinda Taylor, Wiafield, Tennessee. Mom was preceded in death by our loving father, Elmer Stanfill, one son, Ezra Stanfill, Hamilton, Ohio. five daughters - Wilma J. and Elsie Stanfill, Bulan, KY, Ruby Montgomery, Darfork, KY., Margery Patrick, Darfork, Ky. and Rose Garrett, Tennessee. Mom loved to go to church and was a good Christian, and we hope to meet you, Mom, in Heaven, someday.
Written by Irene and Ralph.
As I sit and think of my Great Grandmother, Theonia Stanfill memories come flowing back from all the good times we had together. Grandma Stanfill could bring a smile to your face with her little "wisecracks" and jokes. I feel sort of jealous because someone else is enjoying her company and her sense of humor. Somehow the stars became brighter and the world a little darker the day she passed away. Grandma, as you spread your beautiful white wings and make your place in heaven we are all thinking of you with love in our hearts. I can't wait until the day we can hold your hand and walk down the streets of gold with you and the rest of God's children.
We miss you, Grandma. Jonathan