New Salem Association of Old Regular Baptists of Jesus Christ
1950 Minutes of The One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Annual Session
September 22, 23, and 24

 OBITUARIES

Transcribed by Terry Triplett

Bartley, William- I feel it to be my duty to write an obituary of my husband William Bartley, who was born February 11, 1875.  His stay on earth was about 75 years.  He was married to Rutha Newsome when he was 15 years old and unto this union was born 11 children; six boys and five girls. His first wife died and he was married to Becca Newsom and unto this union was born five children; three boys and two girls.  Of his first children three died in infancy and four died after being grown, leaving his last wife and all of her children and four of the first marriage to mourn his loss. He was a strong believer in the old faith all his life, he joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Caney Creek in October 1943, and was baptized by Elder J. W.  Hamilton and was faithful to fill his seat and when his death came it was at church and it was a severe shock to his wife and children.  He is not only missed by us, but by all his friends and neighbors. Written by his wife and son, Beckie Bartley and W.E. Bartley. 

Blackburn, John W.-It now becomes my duty to write an obituary of a beloved brother, to-wit: Brother John W.  Blackburn.  He was the son of G.W. Blackburn and was born April 19, 1881.  Deceased September 18, 1949.  Age 68 years, five months old.He was married to Virgie Tackett in 1901 and to this union was born 12 children; nine sons and three daughters.  One son went on to glory some years ago.  Brother John, joined the Island Creek Church of Old Regular Baptist in 1904; later on he went to the Little Creek Church when it was organized in 1914; then years after he got his letter and went to Greasy Greek church, where he remained until his death. Brother John was a hard-working man; he was in bad health for some time.  He was serving on a jury at Pikeville when the taken sick, he was taken to the Pikeville hospital and didn’t live but a few days.It was a great shock to his wife and children.  Brother John, was kind to all he met, both saint and sinner.  He went far and near to attend the good Old Baptist meetings, went through the rain and snow, but I feel he has got a better home today.  I met him at church for the last 35 years, he was a good singer of the good old songs of Zion.  So while the body of our good brother lies silent and low in the grave at Yeager, Kentucky mouldering back to the mother dust, we believe his soul is at rest in the kingdom of God.Will say to his wife Virgie, I know you have shed many a tear since your good Christian husband had been gone, and many a sad  lonely hour has been spent by you, but just put your trust in the one that cannot fail, which is our Lord Jesus Christ. Sons and daughters of Brother John, have you forgotten that humble life your father lived before you?  I hope not.  You will never see your father anymore except you fall out with sin and close in with the offered mercies of the Lord.  I know you miss Brother John's Council. So mother and children, that cold grave cannot hold brother John's body always but our brother will come in the first resurrection and will meet our dear master in the air and ever be with Him. Children obey your mother and my heart's desire and prayer to God is that you all will meet your father in the sweet by and by. Written by your unworthy feeling brother B.H. Damron.  

Blankenship, Robert-It is with a sad feeling that I try to write a short sketch of the life of my loving father.  He was 85 years old and he was the father of 16 children and had 64 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren. He was married to Spicy Hamilton, the daughter of Tom Hamilton.  Daddy left this world March 4, 1950.  He asked Elder Jerry Hall to come and have meeting and he joined the church and was baptized March 1, 1950.  He said he had been ready to meet death for 14 years.  He wanted to have his membership at Joppa Church.  Father always gave his children good advice.  He told the boys a day or so before he died, that they had better be calling on the Lord.  I was standing by him just before he died, he turned his head toward the door and laughed as pretty as I ever saw him.  I said to Della, did you see father laugh?  I believe he saw mother, who had come after him.  So children I want to say to you, if you want to see father or mother again, you must fallout with sin and be born again, for I believe when the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, that father and mother will come forth to meet the Lord in the air.  So I have hopes of meeting them again who have gone on before. Written by a daughter Mary Hamilton.  

Bradley, Marie-I will try in my weakness to write an obituary of a sister in the Lord to-wit Sister Marie Bradley.  She was the daughter of Johnny and Lillian Taylor.Marie was married to Ashland Bradley February 2, 1935 and to this union were born seven children, two preceded her in death.  Marie joined the Old Regular Baptist Church soon after the first child's death in 1937, through sympathy.  Then when the baby one died August 5, 1949 and after hearing the gospel preached by the brothers at the funeral it reproved her of her sins. About a month later she said to her husband, I'm not right and I can't see my baby in this world anymore.  There is but one road to lead to where it is and that is the road I’m getting on if I die trying.  I am going to the church and have them to withdraw fellowship from me.When I get right, I can have my fellowship back because from here on I don't want no maybes I want the old time religion that has come down through the ages and by the apostles.  I am praying until I die or reach that goal. God, hearing her prayers, blessed her and took away her burden.  She came back to the church and brought forth fruits and was baptized. Some time later some friends told her he didn't make any difference what church you belong to but she couldn't see it that way. She read the Bible every day and went to church every chance she got.  Hearing the brethren preach seemed to do her a lot of good.  One day while she was reading Malachi, the fourth chapter and the fifth verse, then margining this out she had the church that was handed down through the apostles and given to us by Jesus Christ.  After finding this, she said I am a Baptist.  I believe the Regular Baptist is the bride the Lamb's wife and I don't want my children taught anything else.  I would love to raise my children up under the teachings of the Regular Baptist.  So that no Jezebel could not leave them off.  June 11, 1950 Marie went to the hospital to be operated on.  Marie died on the operating table before her operation.  Leaving five children, her husband and a host of friends to mourn her loss.  We feel our loss is her eternal gain in heaven. Written by her husband and C.P. Ousley. 

Caudill, Elizabeth-With a sad and broken heart I will try to write a short sketch of the life of my dear old mother, Elizabeth Johnson Caudill.  She was born March 13, 1875.  Deceased this life June 26, 1950.  Age 75 years, nine months and five days.  She was the daughter of Kendrick and Sally Tackett Johnson.  She was married to Wilburn Caudill August 15, 1896.  Unto this union was born eight children seven boys and one girl, one boy proceeded her in death.  She leaves her husband seven children, two brothers, and four sisters and a host of friends to mourn her loss, but we trust that our loss is her eternal gain.  So I want to say to the other children that has never confessed a hope in Christ if they ever expect to see mother again they must fall out with sin and be born again.  Her husband Wilburn Caudill and two of the boys Troy and Alvin has already confessed a hope in Christ.  Mother joined the Joppa Church of Old Regular Baptist, September 1945.  Baptized October, 1st Saturday 1945.  She lived a faithful life a long time before she joined the church.  I never heard her take the name of the Lord in vain in my life I heard her beg the Lord to come and get her for she had a better home to go to. Just before she passed away she said the Angels was around her bed to take her home.  Her funeral will be preached the second Saturday and Sunday in June, 1951, at the Monroe Hall Cemetery.  The preachers called in this funeral are Elders: Jerry Hall, Joe Jones, Ellis Moore, Bud Johnson and Mitchell Chaffins. Written by her son Alvin Caudill.  

Coburn, Mary-Often the rising of the sun on unclouded day in the freshness and brightness and has inspired hope in the bosom of a departing one.  Likewise, many setting suns as they have cast forth their tent of red, purple and gold have left their awe inspiring beauty indelibly stamped on the minds of people. On July 18, 1878 the sun of life shined forth in the home of Robert H. Amburgey and Nancy Martin Amburgey and a baby girl, Mary Amburgey was born.  The day of her birth may have been cloudy but the sunshine of a mothers love and gladness because of a birth abound in that home and like all true mothers Nancy Martin Amburgey look forward in hope for her little girl.  She was not disappointed.  Mary proved to be a flower of virtue in the garden of life. On May 21, 1899 Mary Amburgey was married to J.H. Coburn.  Unto this marriage was born 10 children, this number 5 boys and 2 girls are living. During the year 1901 she professed a hope in Christ and was baptized into the fellowship of the Old Regular Baptists Church.  In this fellowship she remained true and faithful to the last hour of life.  Exhibiting in her life the godly virtues of a faithful Christian lady. She not only leaves to morn their loss five boys; John C., Shirell, Oakley H.,  Burnam L. and Chester, daughters Ethel and Elsie, also 2 sisters and one brother 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, but many friends. Love for God and the people of God, kindness, gentleness, goodness, hospitality, love of home, love for husband, love for church, for children were sunshine rays of her life.  These made the setting of the sun of life for her most beautiful as the curtains of time rolled back and the glories of eternity opened.  The Lord sweetly called for her on March 21, 1949 and she went home. Written by W.S. Akers.  

Cole, Alice-It now becomes my sad duty to try to write an obituary of my beloved wife.  Alice Cole, who was born in 1870 and deceased March 23, 1950.  Age 80 years.  She was married to Gus Cole over 50 years ago and unto this union was born seven children; four sons and three daughters.  One son and one daughter went on before mother.  Sister Alice joined the Island Creek Church of Old Regular Baptist many years ago she was kind, gentle and humble to all whom she met and was a good pattern for our sisters of today.  She wore her old black bonnet to her meetings at all times, no pride, no style, no foolishness belonged to her; just a good old-fashioned saintly mother in Israel.It is a lonesome time with me, I have spent many lonesome hours since she went away; but I feel to press on to the mark of a high calling in Jesus Christ our Lord, for it will not be long until we can meet again, where congregations will never break and Sabbaths will never end. So children one and all have you forgotten that humble life your mother lived before you?  I hope you will close in with the offered mercies of the good Lord before it is too late.  Life is uncertain and death is certain and as death finds you, judgment will meet you. Her funeral will be preached on the second Saturday and Sunday in May, 1951 at the old home on Robinson Creek.  Written by her husband Elder Gus Cole and brother B.H. Damron 

Coleman Evaline-It is with weakness that I attempt to write a few lines in the form of a obituary for sister Evaline Coleman.  Who was born May 24, 1864.  Died May 25, 1950.  Age 88 years old.  Her husband John Coleman died 19 years ago.  To mourn her loss are two sons and four dollars, and one sister, one brother, and many grandchildren and a host of friends.  She was a precious mother, the word mother was the first spoken in the garden of Eden.  When the world was sparkling with the freshness and beauty of a newborn creation Adam called his wife “Eve”,  because she was the mother of all living.  Hager was only a slave girl, material love made her a queen and the mother of a great nation. A mothers cry of anguish and as the sword hung above the helpless infant revealed to Solomon who was the real mother. The word mother had long been a reproach to Hannah, who had been denied a child, but in answer to prayer Samuel was born, in accordance with her vow, she gave him to the Lord.  While she weaves a mothers love, hope and ambition into the little coat she sent him each year.  What was the thoughts of Sister Coleman?  They were devine just before she had to go away.  I believe she could see another Country. We are happy to know she has a father and mother that never sleeps, but cares for their children, neither forgets that body that sleeps on the hill side at the back of the old home. Which is returning to its mother, dust for the spirit that quickened her soul into everlasting life.  Will at the resurrection morn resurrect and immortalized that body of Sister Coleman?  Although she has gone to dust and the skin worms has eaten up the body.  Sister Coleman shall get up in her body, after all this God will bring her again to meet spirit, which we believe is now on the sunny shores of far-off Canaan’s Land, then it will be re-united together, where she will be forever and ever around the throne of God. So dear children if you ever see your mother anymore you will have to repent this side of the grave.  I feel to say to each of you, mother and father are happy now with God and his holy angels.  I know you miss them at the old home when you go there and cannot receive that welcome, but mother will meet you at the gates of heaven. Boys and girls you were all kind to mother, Emma you forsaken all and went to mothers bed side, you have missed her.  Listen, she will not thirst or hunger anymore, and will not get so we she could see or talk no more.  She is now happy looking over the city where our Lord is with all the saints that have crossed over the river of death.
May God help us all to live in peace, written by F.A. Hopkins. 

Coleman, John Wesley-I will endeavor to write a short obituary of our dear brother in Christ, to-wit: John Wesley Coleman, he was born at Regina, Kentucky April 18, 1861.  He was the son of William E. Coleman and wife, and when quite young he was married to Miss Belle Mullins of Virginia; to this union was born seven children.  His wife and one daughter preceded him in death. Which leaves two boys and four girls, two sisters, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren as survivors.  Brother John was married 4 times, three of them passed on to the great beyond.  Brother John joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about 1929 and lived a faithful life, filling his seat regular as long as health permitted. Brother John passed away in Central Hospital, Tuesday, January 17, 1950, at the age of 88 years.  We feel he is just resting, waiting the call of our Master to come forth and on that body fashion like unto Christ's glorious body.  I will say to Brother John's children, don't weep for daddy, but weep for yourselves. Written by a sister in Christ, I hope, Evelyn Stinson.

Collins, Anna-With a sadness of heart, I will try to write an obituary of a dear and beloved sister in the Lord, to-wit: Anna Collins; who was the daughter of Andrew Motchell Akers and Martha Akers Mitchell.  She was born October, 16, 1884; and deceased March 8, 1950.  Being 65 years, 4 months and 20 days old.  She was married to Riley Collins and to this union was born 12 children.  To preceded her in death.  She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church and taken her membership in the Little Dove church and then move to Robinson Creek and lived a faithful member until death. I., the writer was the one who baptized her and by the feeling of the spirit, makes me believe she is resting from all her labors. So dear children, I want to say to you, and good father if you ever expect to meet mother again then you must be born again and that of the spirit of the Lord.  She cannot come to you but by the grace of God, you can go to her. We miss her and do love her, but God loved her best.  She has left you all to mourn her loss, but we feel our loss is her eternal gain. Written by Elder Tack Hall and Daughter Margrette. 

Conley, James-Out of the forest of this life on February 7, 1950, the silent reaper, death, came into the house of Brother James Conley, and taken him out of this life and leaves his wife and six children living.  One preceded him in death.  He was married to Nancy Shepherd several years ago. They had three stepchildren.  Brother James belonged to the Old Regular Baptist Church and was faithful until death.  He was kind to everyone and loved by all who knew him. A few words to the children, you must repent of your sins in this life, or you cannot see your father anymore.  I believe he is resting from his labors and his works, do followed him. Written by M.C. Wright. 

Conn, Elder C. F.-It becomes my sad and worried duty to write a short obituary of my dear beloved husband Cola F. Conn  He was born December 11, 1894 departed this life of September 17, 1949.  Making his stay on earth 54 years, nine months and six days.  He was the son of William and June Conn.  He was married to Emma Boyd Akers, May 8, 1914, and to this union was born three children.  One infant son Orba Conn and one stepdaughter Alta M.  Akers, proceed him in death.  He leaves his bereaved wife Emma Conn, one daughter Mrs. Zelma Kendrick, one son Edward J. Conn, one stepson Edmond B. Akers, two grandchildren, seven step grandchildren all of Lancer, Kentucky.  One sister Mrs. Ernest Boyd of Mare Creek, Kentucky.  Two brothers Hiram Conn, of Betsy Layne, Kentucky, Dewey Conn of Martin Kentucky, 7 half brothers and two half-sisters all of Arkansas Creek.  And a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss but we feel that our loss is his eternal gain. He joined the old regular Baptist Church the first Saturday in July 1917.  And was a minister of the gospel for 31 years and always preached sound doctrine.  He believed, loved and preached that the doctrine of salvation by grace and lived faithful until his death. Oh, how we miss him, we miss him in our homes, we miss him in our church, we miss good counsel, but no one misses him like I do, his love and companionship meant more to me than all this world.  I am like the Lonesome dove that has lost its mate.  I am left alone, but God who is rich in great mercy where with he has loved him and took him on to everlasting rest around the eternal throne with the blood washed band of King Emanuel where there will be no more sorrow pain or death.  The memorial of him is set to be preached on the second Saturday and Sunday in September 1951.  I want to ask all who knows the worth of prayer when at a throne of grace to remember our children who is on the barren mountain of sin.  That he has often prayed and ask his children to remember the council of dad. Written by his heart broken wife, Emma Conn.  (picture included)

Elkins, Gentry-It is with a sad feeling that I try to write an obituary of my loving sister, to-wit: Gentry Elkins; she was the daughter of Henry and Rama Tackett.  She was born August 28, 1923 and died September 4, 1949, age 26 years.  She joined the Regular Baptist Church two weeks before she died: but she had lived the life of a Christian for some time before she joined the church.  She left only one child, a little girl; she also leaves a father and mother and seven sisters and four brothers and a host of friends of the Old Regular Baptist. She was loved by all who knew her and was kind to every body she was acquainted with. Written by her brokenhearted sister Mary Tackett. 

Fouts, John-it is a sad and aching heart, that I attempt to write an obituary of my dear father, John Fouts. He was born January 15, 1869, deceased December 10, 1949, aged 76 years, 10 months and 25 days.  He was married to Mary Hall about the year of 1888.  To this union was born 11 children, six boys and five girls.Four boys and two girls together with one dear mother passed out to the great beyond before him. He was a faithful member of the Old Regular Baptist Church for about 50 years, and the minister of the gospel for about 45 years. Father was a poor man and had a hard way to live in this world, but poverty never did keep him from doing his duty as a minister. He was faithful in visiting the sick and helping them in every way he could. He walked over the mountains and across the valleys through the heat and cold to preach the unsearchable riches of God's free grace to a dying people, and to point out the way to that glorious city beyond the skies. Father was faithful in going where he thought he was home and to the earnestly contend for a clean church. He did not believe in mixing and mangling with any so-called religious order.  He often said that his religion was like a grain of mustard seed.  It would not mix with anything its own kind. Father was faithful in going where he thought he was most needed until that sad Monday morning when he had that dreadful stroke and was unconscious until the next Friday morning when he fell, as we all believe, in the arms of Jesus, where all his troubles are over.  I want to say to all of us children that if we will walk in the footsteps of father and mother we will meet them in that glorious country where there is no more sickness or trouble.  Children father and mother cannot come back to us all of this but we can go to them if we turn away from sin and accept Jesus as our Savior. Will we have lost a good father, the church has lost a good member, but our loss is his eternal gain, a home in heaven. Written by a lonely daughter and child of hope, Dokota Tackett.

Frasure, Minnie Ratliff- daughter of S.  P.  Ratliff and Rebecca Allen Ratliff, was born April 10, 1897, and deceased this life October 10, 1949, at the age of 52 years and six months.She was married to Malcolm Fraser on December 10, 1919 and to this union was born to children.  One boy Edwin Frasure and one girl Alva Frasure.  Sister Minnie joined the Old Regular Baptist church at Bethel on the fourth Saturday in May 1917, and since that time she lived a faithful Christian life and was a loving mother and dutiful wife until death called her way.  She leaves four sisters still living, Roberta Click, Langley, Kentucky, Virgie Stephens, Weeksbury, Kentucky, Lucinda Reffett, Kewanna, Indiana, and Susie Adkins, Langley, Kentucky, six brothers still survive, John, Sardinia, Ohio, Allen, Langley, Kentucky, Georgie, Sardinia, Ohio, Jack, Wayland, Kentucky, William, David, Kentucky, Samuel, Sydney, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by one brother Henry, in infancy and the late James Ratliff, Langley, Kentucky. Minnie was loved by all who knew her, and besides her immediate family she leaves many relatives and friends who mourn over her loss.

Gibson, Leonard - was born November 19, 1865.  He died November 10, 1949 at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 22 days. He was the son of Miles Gibson and Susanna Holbrooks Gibson.  He was married to Rhoda Martin in the year 1886 and to this union was born nine children, five girls and four boys.  One girl died in infancy and another, Mrs. Joe Terry died in March of 1949.  His wife preceded him in death in 1944.  He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1918 and was deacon of the Caney Church. Leonard Gibson and his wife have been faithful members of the church and their living record leaves a broad and beautiful path for their children to follow.  Throughout their lives all the children have realized that it has been an honor to them to be the sons and daughters of Leonard Gibson. His father, Miles Gibson, was a deacon of the Caney Fork Church for many years during his lifetime. Written by the family.

Hall, Alvin B.-I take this opportunity to write the obituary of my beloved son Alvin B. Hall. He was born July 27, 1897 and departed this life July 5, 1949.  He was married to Liza Hurd, December 10, 1913, and to this union was born nine children.  Ether, Esta, Sylvia, Arnold, Oliver, Glen Dewey, Georgia, Dors Gene, Betty and Donald Hall and two of whom, Oliver and an infant preceded him in death. Alvin had been in bad health for several years, but took his bed about two months before he died.  He bore his sickness with patience and always in his latter days, especially place his faith in the Lord.  He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about one year before his death, and was a staunch and faithful member.  He was a good and kindly neighbor, husband and father and was loved and respected by all who knew him. Alvin was the son of Floyd Hall and Laura Boyd Hall (the Writer).  I have every hope that I shall meet my son, when this life span is over, and wish to say to his children “you shall do well to follow his last advice” placing your trust in the Lord of his salvation. I have a hope that I shall meet my son again on a great and glorious morning, “when the Lord shall descend with a shouts coming to gather his jewels home.”  That he shall come forth again in a powerful body never to suffer pain or trouble again, and that we shall ever be with the blest of the Lord. Written by his sad and lonely, mother and sister in the church, Laura Hall. 

Hall, Mary-I will try to write a short sketch of the life of Mary Hall she was the daughter of Jay Hall and wife and was about 43 years old  when she died.  She was the mother of 12 children.  She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about 20 years before she died.  She was married to Wayne Hall.  She worked hard raising her children, and died with the disease known as Dropsy.  I believe she is in heaven. So if you children and ever want to see mother again, you must be born again. Written by her daughter-in-law Della Mae Hall

Hall, Richard Lee-It is a sad heart that I shall attempt to write a very brief obituary of my dearly beloved husband, Richard Lee Hall. He was the son of Floyd and Laura Boyd Hall.  He was born at Dana, Kentucky February 28, 1904, deceased November 3, 1949.  His father and brother, Alan preceded him in death.  Left to morn his loss are his mother, five brothers and three sisters, Elzie, Isaac, Abel, Naamon, Ralph, Edna Smiley, Emma Boyd and Oleta Case. He was united in marriage to Era Conn at Dana, Kentucky on August 20, 1924.  Unto this union was born two children, a son Walter, a daughter, Betty Lou Hall Porter and two grandchildren, John Richard Porter and Nancy Lee Hall. He joined the New Salem Church of Regular Baptist in 1947.  He had a real experience of grace.  He not only loved the church, but also God's people wherever he came in contact with them. In April, 1947 he learned he had that dreadful disease, cancer, and that no earthly physician could cure his case.  So he immediately called upon God, the one and only physician that never loses a case, to intercede.  As he grew worse and realize it wasn't God will to heal him, with the patience of old Job, he never lost faith.  He just prayed harder and carried the cross a little higher.  Never once did he complain, he just asked that God's will be done. To his brothers and sisters in Christ and the many friends who are so loyally stood by him, let me say that he enjoyed your fellowship and your Godly conversation.  I shall always be grateful to you. He read his Bible as long as he could hold his hands up, then the children and I read to him for hours.  God blessed him with a wonderful understanding of the Scriptures and he enjoyed explaining them to us as we read to him. Today our hearts and home are lonely without him but his daily counsel rings in our ears.  “Live of for Jesus and meet me in heaven”. Some day before long, by God's grace, I hope to meet him in a land where we can exchange our cross for a crown and God says He will wipe all tears from her eyes. Written by a sad and lonely wife Mrs. Richard Lee Hall.   

Hamilton, Betty-I will try to write a short obituary of Sister Betty Hamilton, she was born July 3, 1882; died February 23, 1949.  She was the daughter of Lige Akers and Siltani Akers, and was married to Lee Hamilton.  They were married 54 years and to this union was born 14 children, of which four preceded her in death.  Which leaves 10 children living; 66 grandchildren; 43 great great grandchildren. Sister Betty joined the Samaria Church, of Old Regular Baptist in 1904 which made her a member for 43 years.  I will say to her children, I know you miss mother, her sweet voice is stilled by death; She cannot come back to you but you can go to her, if you will trust God.  Those of you, who have not made peace with God, get ready in this life, if you ever expect to see mother again.  Be good to one another and remember the words of mother.
Written by a brother in the Lord, Elder Butler Howell. 

Hatfield, Sylvania-With sadness, I will try to write a short obituary of the live of my dear mother-in-law and sister in the Lord.  To-wit: Sylvania Hatfield; she was the wife of Tommy Hatfield which had already proceeded her in death.  She was the daughter of Elder Henry Hall and his wife Mary Jane Hall.  She was born July 8, 1880 and deceased May 17, 1950. To her was born 10 children; one preceded her in death; Mary Alice, nine are still living, Rosa Osborne, Harlin, John H., Pearlie Mullins, Minnie Hall, Lottie Jones, Isadore and Lola and Wid. Sister Sylvania joined the Joppa Church of Old Regular Baptist in May 1901 and was baptized by her father, Elder Henry Hall. She left nine children, seven brothers and sisters.  I feel our loss is her eternal gain.  She had bad health for some time.  She always said she prayed for the Lord to take her easy when she departed this life.  She went just like she fell asleep.  She said one daughter, Lottie, that confessed a hope.  So I want to say to the rest of the children, if you want to see your mother again, you'll have to fallout with sin and be born again. So I want to say, Sylvania, sleep on one, I have a hope that in the resurrection I will meet you were all our troubles will be over. Written by your unworthy feeling brother in hope Charlie Jones.
Her funeral will be preached the fourth Saturday and Sunday in August 1951.  Her request was that Elders Troy Nichols, Willie Collins and Matt Moore preacher her funeral.   

Johnson, Mauda Sue-Mauda, was born August 24, 1868 and departed this life July 1, 1950.  Being 81 years, 10 months and seven days old.  She was the daughter of the late William and Eliza Green Johnson. She was a member of the Baptist Church for over 30 years and lived a devoted Christian life.  She is survived by two grandsons, two sisters and one brother.  Her funeral was preached by Elder Eles Cotton. We believe our loss is her eternal gain.  We hope to meet and dear grandma in heaven, where all tears will be wiped away from my eyes.
Written by Charlie and Lonnie Sturgill. 

Johnson, Ulsa Hall-Often the rising of the sun on unclouded day in the freshness and brightness and has inspired hope in the bosom of a departing one. Likewise, many setting suns as they have cast forth their tent of red, purple and gold have left their awe inspiring beauty indelibly stamped on the minds of people.  On November 29, 1887 the sun shined forth in the home of Wilson Hall and Martha Johnson, and a baby girl, Ulsa Hall was born.  The day of her birth may have been cloudy but the sunshine of a mothers love and gladness because of a birth abound in that home and like all true mothers Martha Johnson Hall, look forward in hope for her little girl.  She was not disappointed.  Ulsa proved to be a flower of virtue in the garden of life. On June 23, 1892, Ulsa Hall was married to Mahlon Johnson and unto this married was born 10 children, of this number three boys and four girls are yet living.  During the year in 1949, August 6, she professed a hope in Christ and was baptized with her son Charlie Johnson by Elder Jerry Hall and Elder Bud Johnson, into the fellowship of the Old Regular Baptist Church at Melvin.  In this fellowship she remained true and faithful until the last hour of life exhibiting the godly virtues of a faithful Christian lady. She not only leaves to morn her loss, her husband, Mahlon Johnson and seven children, but she leaves 46 grandchildren and many friends. Love for God and the people of God, kindness, gentleness, goodness, hospitality, love of home, love of husband, love for church, for children were sunshine rays of life, these made the setting of the sun of  life for her most beautiful as the curtains of time rollback and the glories of eternity opened. The Lord sweetly called for her March 2nd, 1950 and she went home.  How well do I remember that day.  She told my mother she would be happy just to know that her children would meet her in heaven; and it looks as though she is going to be real happy, for already I have made a start to live for Christ.
Written by her granddaughter, Betty Sue Johnson.

Jones, Sarah-It is with much sadness, I tried to write a short sketch of the life of a dear sister, to-wit: Sarah Jones.  She was born April 22, 1869; she was first married to Banner Smith and unto this union was born seven children, for boys and three girls; two preceded her in death. She later on married King Jones and to this union was born five children.  She joined the Old Regular Baptists Church about 30 years ago and was baptized by Elder E.V.  Hamilton and Elder John Hamilton and took her fellowship in the Samaria Church and lived a faithful member until death. I will say to her boys, mother is gone, and no doubt she has prayed a many prayer for you, and if you ever see mother again, you will have to be born again, as I believe mother was born again, bless her dear soul, she called for me to come and sing and pray and preach for her several times and I went and she enjoyed it so much. Written by her little brother in hope, Elder J.P. Hall. 

King, Harry-With a sad and broken heart, I will try to write an old short obituary, of my father, Harry King.  He was born in the year 1864, making in 86 years old at his death on August 19, 1950. He was first married to Alice Lawson many years ago.To this union were born five children.  Mother and two children preceded him in death.  Many years later he was married to Allie Collins and unto this union were born two children. Daddy got in bad health and he began to pray and beg to his dear Lord.  He called for the brothers to have a meeting at his home.  He told them the Lord had forgiven him his sins and he wanted to live in the Old Regular Baptist Church.  He was faithful until death.  He went to church as long as he was able.  He went many times when he could hardly walk.  He said he wanted to die and get out of his suffering. I believe, from what he told me, that he is in that happy home.  I want to say to my brothers and sisters that have not yet repented of their sins, if they want to see daddy again they must do as daddy did and repent of their sins. Written by his heart broken daughter and sister in the Lord, Josie Noble.

Lane, Ida-I will try by request, to write an obituary of a dear sister, to-wit: Ida lane.She was born December 12, 1907; deceased February, 12, 1949, age about 42 years.  She was the daughter of Isaac Conn and wife. She was married to Wiley Lane in 1940. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about the year 1942 at little Dove Church and later on came to the Salisbury Church of Old Baptist and with a faithful member until death. She was faithful to fill her seat, when she was well, she was very sickly, but she loved to attend church and be with the good brethren and sisters, and finally when it pleased the Lord to call her way; she gave God the praised and shouted and clapped her hands together and saying, I am going home to heaven. At the time of her passing away, her good husband couldn't say I will meet my good wife, but since she passed away, brother Wiley has confessed a hope and is now a member of the Salisbury Church, and he says he wants to go to heaven and we believe it. So we miss Sister at church, but we feel our loss is her eternal gain.  For Jesus says “Blessed are the poor in spirit for they shall see God”. Yes we may live poor in this world, but when we come down to die, having Jesus in our soul. He can make our dying bed soft.  So we feel that her soul is at rest.  While her feeble and frail body sleeps in the mother earth, waiting the call, when we believe the children of God will come forth incorruptible. Brother Wiley, just keep on praying and may the good Lord bless you in your troubles. Written by a friend and a brother in the Lord, McKinley Moore.

Little, Deliah-It is with a sad feeling that I try to write an obituary of a dear aunt, Deliah Little, she was born March 6, 1882, deceased May 29, 1950.  She was 68 years, two months and 23 days old.  She was married to Hibbard Little, July 1, 1897, unto this union was born eleven children, four preceded her in death.  A dear husband and the seven others are left to mourn the loss of a dear wife and a sweet mother.  I do believe she was the best mother to her children that I ever did see.  She worked hard to help uncle Hibbard to rear them all to be married, and then labored on as long as she lived. She had been sick for some time but still tried to do her work, and keep her house neat and clean.  Aunt Deliah never had joined the church, but I believe she is at rest.  I stood by her bedside most all the time.  The last four days of her life she seemed to be patient although she suffered a lot.  The night before she died she told me and Daisy, “Jesus has come”, she said you don't know how good it made me feel he is standing here in front of me.  And the next morning she said, “Jesus is coming after me today”.  She also said she saw her baby had died long ago, she said she saw many of the old saints which had gone on before.  She told me she heard some of the prettiest singing.  She seemed to know everyone that came to see her.  Just before she died she said, “I'll be with Jesus before dark, and children I will not be writing back to you”.  Then she looked up at me and said Hulda, your mother and other sister was waiting for her at the gate.  I believe with all my heart if Uncle Hibbard and her children meet her again they'll have to be born again.  Three of the girls have professed a hope and joined the church.  I hope and pray the others will repent before it is too late.  So children be good to your daddy, for he was so good to your mother.  Many more good things I could say but space won't permit. Written by her Neice, Hulda Little. 

Meade, Tilda-I will try to write a short sketch of the life of my dear wife, to-wit: Tilda Short, she was born August 17, 1885; deceased February 28, 1950.  Age 64 years, 6 months and 11 days.  Then a member of the Samaria Church of Old Regular Baptist about 36 years and was the mother of nine children of which eight proceeded her in death, leaving one girl and loving husband to mourn her loss.  She and I were married in the year of 1906, and always lived a happy life together. She always attended her meetings in long as she was able, and told me not to doubt her case, that she had been show so much about where her infants were gone.  She was afflicted about 20 years. She reached out and taken me by the hand and the last word she said was, “May God bless you all and He will if you will do His will”, I feel I loss here is her eternal gain.
Written by her husband, Cumberland Meade. 

Mills, Mrs. Marinda -was born in Martin County, Kentucky, in the year of 1872.  She lived in the city of Morton, Washington, for the last 40 years. She was active in her early life in community affairs and was loved by all who knew her; always ready to land a helping hand. Her illness was of brief duration, passing from this life August 20, 1949.  Her husband preceded her in death and little over a year ago. She leaves to mourn her passing three sons and three daughters; 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  She was 76 years of age. To the children that survive her.  You have lost the best friend you ever had.  So children tried to keep mothers good advice and meet her in that heavenly home on high, where those who meet will part more. Written by a brother in Christ, J.D. Hale. 

Moore, John-With a sad and loveing memory, I attempt to write a short obituary of our faithful brother, to-wit: John Moore.  He was born July 24, 1872; deceased July 20, 1950.  Age 77 years, 11 months and 28 days. He was married to Zella Scott,  and to this union was born 12 children of which 7 is still living.  Brother John joined the Old Regular Baptist Church 32 years ago, and was a faithful member until death.  He bore his sickness with patients and talk to everyone who went to see him and said he was ready to go, nothing in his way.  He was loved by all his brothers and sisters and all his good neighbors.  His brothers and sisters, with many friends to mourn his loss, but we feel our loss is his eternal gain.
Written by his brother in Christ, M.C. Wright. 

Ousley, Arvilla-It is with a sad heart, I will try to write a short sketch of the life of a loving wife, to-wit; Arvilla Ousley, who was born March 10, 1865.  Deceased August 13, 1950. She was the daughter of A.J. and Florence Allen.  She was married to A.J. Ousley, October 8, 1908; and unto this union was born three children; two girls and one boy; all still living.  My wife joined the Philadelphia Church of Old Regular Baptist about the year of 1925 and was given off in an arm to establish the Cold Springs Church, where she remained a member until she passed away. She was so faithful to attend her meetings and to care for the brethren and sisters as long as she was able.  She was afflicted with that dreadful disease called heart dropsy for two or three years, but she bore it with the best of patients.  We miss her so much as she was so good to her family and friends and neighbors. She had four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  So many times she did tell me that she did not want to stay here and suffer.  So I feel her suffering is over.  She passed away like she was going to sleep. Written by her heart broken husband, S.M. Ousley. 

Ousley, Tealie Pitts-This sister was the daughter of Mexico and Nancy Jane Pitts, and was born January 30, 1903 and died October 12, 1948.  She was married to Elzie Ousley and unto this union was born seven children; three girls and for boys, of which five proceeded her in death.  She died with that dreadful disease of cancer and suffered quite a while.  Sister would talk of that good home above, and she said that heaven was the prettiest place ever was and she said all who missed heaven missed all that was good.  She joined the Old Regular Baptist church and lived a faithful Christian life until death. She would lay upon her sickbed and sing them sweet songs of Zion and asked the good Lord to come and take her out of her suffering. I want to say to her children, don't forget your mother's counsel and prepare to meet her in the end, or you will never have to part.  I feel that our loss is her eternal gain. Written by her sister, Magie Salmons. 

Parsons, Elder Isaac-It is with sadness, that I now try to write an obituary of my dear father, to-wit; Elder Isaac Parsons, better known as Ike. Father, was born in 1864 departed this life September 27, 1949. He leaves a good wife and four sons and five daughters and two sisters and one brother and a host of friends to mourn his loss, but we feel that our loss is his eternal gain. Father, was married to Dorcas Hamilton and unto this union was born 14 children; four sons and one daughter preceded him in death. He was the son of Wilburn and Sallie Parsons. He joined the Old Regular Baptists Church on the first Sunday in July 1920, and not long afterwards, he began preaching the gospel. He stood before the old time doctrine and preached a free salvation by grace through faith to the believer. I have a hope of meeting father again and I will say to the rest of the children that are on the barren mountain of sin, if you ever expect to see father again, you must fall out with sin and be born again. Children don't you want to see father again? You must repent of your sin. I am so thankful to think that father will not be affected over there in that glory land. No, he will be well again. A precious one of us is gone, a voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our home, and never can be filled.
Written by his broken-hearted daughter, Mrs. Sherman Crum. 

Prater, Zeek-It is with much sadness that I attempt to write a sketch of the life of my loving husband, to-wit: Zeek Prater, who was the son of Zeek and Polly Prater and was born February 12, 1864 and deceased February 19, 1948, being 84 years and seven days old.  He joined the Philadelphia Church of Old Regular Baptist about 45 years ago and lived a faithful member until death.  He was well thought of by all who knew him. He had a stroke and lived about two weeks, but passed out in spite of all his wife and children could do.  A few nights before died, he called for brother Bob Atkins and his wife to come and sang for him and he did enjoy the singing.  He told us that he would soon be home where he could rest forever. We did love him so much, but the Lord loved him best and has taken him home to rest.  So sleep on good husband until the Lord calls and then in the resurrection we will be reunited never to part no more. Written by his wife, Bug Prater. 

Richey, Jennings Bryan-Brother Richey, was born March 19, 1932; deceased August 11, 1950.  Age 18 years, four months and 22 days.  Brother Jennings joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about one year ago and lived faithful until death. He died in Indiana and was brought back here to Garrett, Kentucky, for burial.  He was well thought of by all who knew him.  He belonged to Mosley Memorial Church.  He leaves a host of folks to mourn his loss, but we believe our loss is he is eternal gain. Written by M.C. Wright. 

Smith, William-It becomes my sad duty to write an obituary of my dear brother in Christ.  To-wit: Brother William Smith.  He was born in West Virginia, December 12, 1881; deceased June 21, 1950. His first wife was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Workman, and unto this marriage was born 2 sons and 4 daughters.  His first wife preceded him in death years ago.  He was later married to Birdie  Blankenship.  Brother William taken Fellowship with the Western Union Church in 1948 and with a faithful member until death. I have known him for about 30 years and I've never knew no harm of him when his first wife passed away he was left with six children was which was small, and brother Willie was a father and mother to them; he worked hard in the logging woods every day and took care of his children and I would like to say that he raised a fine family.  One of his daughters told me how good he was to them and what good advice he always gave  them and how they did miss him. I want to say to all his beloved children, that mother and daddy has paid the debt at all you will have to pay soon or later, and children I believe with all my heart that they are at rest and if you'd ever expect to meet them again, you must be born again. Written by a brother in hope, Ribern Workman. 

Stiltner, Grant-Grant Stiltner, was born in Jumbo, West Virginia, August 7, 1885.  He married Sena Clevinger on May 27, 1906.  Undo this union was born 12 children.  They moved to Washington in 1908 where he spent the rest of his life.  He joined the Baptist Church on May 30, 1949 and was baptized June 5, 1949. Surviving are his widow; four sons and six daughters and 10 grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters and a host of relatives and friends.  We hope the loss of our brother is heavens gain. Songs “Farther Along” and “The Land Where We’ll Never Grow Old”.  Brother Grant was always a free hearted brother, ready to always help anyone in distress.  We believe he has gone to her home that far exceeds our earthly home. Written by a brother J.  D.  Hale.   

Tackett, Andy-By request of sister Hanner Tackett.  I make this attempt to write an obituary of our dear beloved brother to-wit: Brother Andy J. Tackett.  He was the son of the late, Green Berry Tackett and Minnie Tackett. Brother Andy was born September 4, 1885, deceased and from this life the December 9, 1949, aged 64 years, three months and five days.  Brother Andy joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Samaria the second Saturday in July 1932; The church ordained Brother Andy for a deacon December 2, Saturday 1933.  Brother Andy was married to Sister Hanner Jones, August 17, 1907, and to this union was born one son Berry Tackett.  They had eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Brother Andy's life he lived was a bright light to his neighbors and a light to the church, and he always love to have his brothers and sisters to come to his home and it did him good to see them eat at his home.  I don't believe that we had a better or more hospitable brother in the old church.  I don't believe that I ever came into contact with a brother that stood more for a clean church kingdom than Brother Andy did.  He loved this old church so much, he was always ready to help anyone in need. Brothers and sisters, we the church have lost a good brother we miss him so much.  I want to say to berry; I know that Brother Andy loved you and your children so well that he was ready to do anything he could for you, but Berry I just want to say as one of those that loves your soul, “just follow after Brother Andy's footsteps in the good counsel he always gave you, and you can meet Brother Andy again”. I just want to say to Sister Hanner; I know that you miss Brother Andy's sweet company around the old home and going to meeting with you, but cheer up, cheer up, Sister Hanner it won't be long till we can meet Brother Andy in that heavenly country where sweet Jesus will be the lights of the city and there will be no night, no trouble; no heart aches and no death; but all will be joy, happiness, love and peace. So I must close time and space will not permit me to write of all the good things that I could write about this good brother.  May the blessings of the Lord rest upon his blessed family.  His funeral will be preached the second Saturday and Sunday in July 1951.  Everyone is invited.
Written by a brother in hope, Elder Bert Newsome. 

Tackett, Eli-It is with a sad heart and I attempt to write an obituary of a beloved brother in Christ to-wit; Eli Tackett was born March 5, 1871 and deceased this life March 26, 1950, age 79 years and 22 days. He was married to the sister Jane Hamilton, and to this union was born 11 children sister Jane died and he was married to Hilza McCown.  To this union was born 14 children, making a total of 25 children, six of whom have proceeded him in death and 19 still living to mourn the loss of father. Brother Eli joined the Long Fork Church of Old Regular Baptists on the fourth Saturday in May 1906 and was baptized by Elder Alex Johnson on the fourth Saturday in July 1906.  He was ordained as a deacon of the Long Fork Church on the fourth Saturday in August of 1909, and served faithfully in an office until the death angel carried him away. Brother Eli was faithful in filling is notable seat in the corner of the church house which he always claimed was his seat.  He was at church on Saturday the February meeting and was taken sick on the way home from church.  He only lived to a Sunday evening of the March meeting when the death angel visited him and took him as we believe to the paradise of God.  I never heard better testimony of a dying Pilgrim than Brother Eli gave to all of us.  His prayer and dying words were to all his children and friends were to live right and serve the Lord and meet him in heaven.  He loved the old church so well that he gave his life to it. He took me by the hand and asked me to serve the Long Fork Church as their moderator as long as I live.  I told him that I would serve them as long as it was there will for me to do so.  I think God that I have had the privilege to baptize one of his daughters and son-in-law into the old church since his death. I want to say to all the rest of his children and friends and relatives that if you ever want to go where Brother Eli he is you must repent of your sins and be born again.  May God bless his beloved widow and band of orphan children and especially the baby boy as brother Eli asked me to counsel him and pray for him. So I will close by saying, you all have lost a good pious and Christian father and we have lost one of our deacons and a loving brother but I truly believe that our loss is his eternal gain, a home in heaven. His funeral is to be preached together with his son Dan who lost his life in that great world war, in foreign lands, on the fourth Saturday and Sunday in July of 1951 at or near the Long Fork Church house. Written by your brother in hope, Elder M.V. Burke.  

Tackett, Mary-The subject of this sketch, Sister Mary Tackett, was born October 26, 1873; deceased March 5, 1950 near 77 years old.  She was the daughter of Henry and Hulda Jane Hamilton.  Sister Mary’s first marriage was to Will Tackett and unto this union was born eight children; for boys and four girls.  Her second marriage was to Alex Hall and unto this union were born four children.  Two boys and two girls, all of this union is still living.  Her third marriage was to G.V. Tackett.  No children to this union. Sister Mary joined the Samaria Church, of Old Regular Baptist  the second Saturday in March 1921.  Lived a faithful and beautiful life until the Lord called her home.  She leaves a husband and 10 children and 112 grandchildren and 130 great grandchildren and 30 great great grandchildren and a large host of friends weeping over her. Yet the writer feels by the life of Sister Mary, after she joined the church or professed a hope in Christ, that our loss is her eternal gain.  I knew Sister Mary from the time I was a small boy.  She labored hard to raise her family.  Her first man fell dead at a very early age, leaving Sister Mary to strive hard to raise her children. She always through threw her doors open not only to her brethren but to everyone who would come in, and she was a faithful member to go to her meeting until she got disabled. So by being faithful she proved she loved home (THE CHURCH), she cared for home, wanted to see how her home was getting along.I think God's children ought to be regular in going to their church, as God told them to not neglect the assembling of themselves in heavenly places, that they may be a bright and shining light to this present generation, which proves that they are interested, and are marching to their home, which is in heaven, as the children of God has three homes, our natural home, the church and heaven.  Sister Mary was a strong believer in resurrection and that she would know her friends in heaven.  She said she saw her mother and knew her as she had passed away a good while before Sister Mary. So we the Regular Baptist, believes according to the Scriptures this body will rise in the morning of the resurrection, changed from a natural body to a spiritual body and take that love that God put in our hearts to the glory world, leave the natural love here on earth, my mother will be my sister in heaven. I pray that her husband, G.V. Tackett, and children will leave the world of sin and follow Sister Mary to heaven, as we believe she is there.  There will be no heartaches there. We the Old Regular Baptist don't believe we save ourselves alone, we believe God saved us, through our faith and belief and obedience.  May God bless our lonesome homes here on earth.
Written by request of G.V. Tackett by Elder J.B. Hamilton.

Wallen, Baxter and Elizabeth Hughes-With sad and loving memories we attempt to write a short sketch of the lives of our Faithful and loving father and mother, Baxter and Elizabeth Hughes Wallen. Dad was born July 24, 1866 the son of Preston and Frankie Wright Wallen.  Mother was born November 29, 1868, the daughter of Emery and Carver Hughes. They were married in December 4, 1886.  To this union was born 11 children.  A son died in infancy, and a daughter at the age of 16, the other 9 are still living.  They are Anna Case, Lambric, Kentucky, Willie Wallen, Kingsford Heights, Indiana, Alex Wallen, Riggs, Kentucky, Ida Mitchell, Fairmont, West Virginia, David Allen, Culver Indiana, Rhoda Pretry, Mabel Sloan, Ethel Wallen, and Artie Snyder all of Garrett Kentucky also living are 27 grandchildren and 23 great grand children. They were both baptized into the Old Regular Baptist Church about 55 years ago, living faithful and true to the end. Dad went first on the morning of April 3, 1946, his master called and quietly and peacefully he passed on and of his eternal home. Mother was never satisfied or contented with this life anymore.  Through all her pain and suffering her faith grew stronger.  So on January 3, 1950, three years and nine months after dad had gone the death angel came and wafted her soul away to that home of eternal rest to be with King Jesus and her love ones forever and forever. In our sorrow and loneliness, we know they have gone on to receive their rewards and to live in the land of eternal bliss.  We realized our loss is their eternal gain.
Written by the children. 

Vanderpool, Harrison-By request of the children I will make this attempt to write an obituary of dear brother in the Lord to-wit: Brother Harrison Vanderpool.  He was born March 11, 1895 being 85 years old.  He was married to as Eliza Shepherd and to this union was born six children, three boys and three girls, whom are; Marion Vanderpool, Plymouth, Ohio, Charlie Vanderpool, Hueysville, Kentucky, Frank Vanderpool, Columbus, Ohio, Hazel Ratliff, Hueysville, Kentucky, Mabel Shipman, Hueysville, Kentucky, Wanda Lee Hicks, Hueysville, Kentucky. Brother Harrison joined the Old Regular Baptist church 30 years ago.  He lived a faithful life and fill his seat in a church house until he became ill.  His illness became so great that medical treatment could not help him any.  The death angel came on March 11, 1950, and summons him away.  Brother Harrison was loved by all who knew him.  He left a dear companion, children, and many friends to mourn his loss.  I feel to say his loss with us is his eternal gain in heaven.  So children cheer up and try to meet father again where there will be no more sorrow, pain, or death, all will be peace, joy and happiness.  I must come to a close by saying children be good to one another and don't forget Father's Council. Written by a brother in the Lord, C.P. Ousley. 

Younce, Louise-Sister Louise Hembree Younce born April 30, 1873, died March 3, 1950 age 76 years, 10 months and 3 days.  Married to A.J. Younce which preceded her in death August 23, 1941. To this union were born 10 children in which two are dead and eight are living.  Three sons, W.H. Younce, Betsy Lane, Kentucky, W.L. Younce, Delbarton, West Virginia, T.R. Younce, Hatfield, Kentucky, Mrs. Maude Johnson, Pikeville, Kentucky,  Mrs. Retha Porter, Betsy Lane, Kentucky, Mrs. Grace Meade, Mossy Bottom, Kentucky, Mrs. Carrie Slone, Praise, Kentucky, Mrs. Gladys Conley, Pikeville, Kentucky,  three step daughters, Mrs. Mary Goff, Lexington, Kentucky, Mrs. Martha Goff, Pikeville, Kentucky, Mrs. Anna Farmer, Road Fork, Kentucky and 37 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren in which she has two sisters which are still living. Mrs. Martha Adkins, Duff, Tenn., Mrs. Mary Braden, Briceville, Tenn., together with a host of friends too numerous to mention to morn her passing. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist church for 36 years and lived a devoted Christian life until her Heavenly Master called her from a world of trouble to refreshments above and we don't mourn as those that have no hope, but just over the other shore we will meet mother again together with all of the children of God.  And we feel our loss is heaven's gain, and in the sweet resurrection of our bodies we will meet together and never to part and will not need any light of the sun or moon but the Lamb is the light of that city. Written by the family.