NEW SALEM ASSOCIATION
OF
OLD REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCH
OBITUARIES 1963

held with the Long Fork Church Hartley, Pike county, Kentucky.

Elder Banner Manns, Moderator Hueysville, Kentucky
Elder Burton Howard, Asst, Moderator Mousie, Kentucky

Brother Johnny Tackett, Clerk  Hartley, Kentucky
Brother Glenn Pack, Asst, Clerk Mt. Sterling, Kentucky

Adams, Bob  By the request of Lizzie Adams I try to write an obituary of Brother Bob Adams, 79 years of age. Brother Bob was a member of Old Regular Baptist Church of Island Creek, Pike County, and was united in marriage to Lizzie Adams April 10, 1903. Unto this union was born seven children in which four are still living, and his wife and grandchildren and friends to mourn his loss. Brother Bob sung Old Regular Baptist songs, the day before he died he was so weak they couldn't hear him very much. But could tell he was singing. I believe that God had given him comfort and blessed him. I heard him talk he said God had been good to him and God wanted people to give their whole hearts to Him and said it'll take it all. And I believe that I will close this obituary by saying  Children be good to one another and to Mother Lizzie. You lost your best friend on earth, don't weep, it won't be long now.
Written by: Ambrose Howell.

Adkins, Mary V.    With the help of the Lord, I will try to write the obituary of my beloved sister, Mary V. Adkins, born October 26,1897, and departed this life June 18, 1963. Sister Mary married Brother Joe Adkins on June 20, 1914. To this union was born two children, one daughter Edith Loren and one son John Ell. Edith was married to Charlie Hill. Edith, John Ell, and Charlie Hill preceded her in death, leaving a broken-hearted husband, five grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.  Sister Mary and Brother Joe were very close to their grandchildren whose names are Nathan Thomas Hill, Mrs. Rosie Johnson, Mrs. Esta Lillie Cole, Mrs. Mary Lou Griffitt, and Charlie Elster Hill. Sister Mary gave her hand to become a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ on February 24, 1915 and was baptized by Elder Tom Hopkins on March 25, 1915.  Sister Mary was unable, but attended the church as long as she could. The Elizabeth Church has given up a loving sister. She has fought the fight of faith believing that the Lord some day would call her from the grave. we feel that our loss is her gain. Sister Mary leaves to mourn brothers and sisters and a large number of friends and relatives.  The memorial for Sister Mary V. Adkins will be preached the 30th and 31st day of May 1964 at home. All Old Regular Baptist preachers are invited.
Written by: Elder Charlie H. Adkins.

Akers, Joe  It is with much sadness I will try to write an obituary of my dear loving Father, Joe Akers. He was born August 1, 1882 departed this life July 6, 1962 making his stay on earth 79 years, 11 months, and 5 days. His first marriage was to Mendie Howell, date unknown, unto them was born three sons, George Akers of Huntington W. VA, Sam Akers of Detroit MI,. and Johnie Akers of Waverly, Ohio. He was later married to Nannie Alley, unto his second marriage was born three children, two preceded him in death in infancy, leaving a son Charlie Akers of Galveston, Ky. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about forty years ago and lived a faithful life until his death. Father said before he died he had a better home awaiting for him, and we believe from the life he lived here on earth that his soul is at rest, and in the great morning of the resurrection he will arise to meet the Lord in the air. He also leaves two sisters to mourn his loss, Phena Parsons of McDowell, Kentucky, Nannie Akers of Amba, Ky. I want to say to the rest of the children, if you want to see Father again, you will have to fall out with sin and be born again and serve the same God that Father served.  We all should never forget the good council Father always gave us. He said before he died that he saw Jesus three times, he always went to church when he was able, and he often called for the preaching brothers to come to his home and have meetings for him. His memorial will be preached the second Saturday and Sunday in June 1964. Ministers requested, Elder Bill Hall, Tracy Hatfield, Luther Conn, Banner Manns, Johnie Thacker, Walter Akers, Bert Conn, and Shiller King, and all the rest that will come. His memorial will be preached on the Robert Hall Cemetery.  
Written by his son Charlie Akers

Allen, Brady  It is with a sad and broken heart, I will try to write the obituary of my kind and loving Dad, Brady Allen. Dad deceased this life at the age of 63 on May 23, 1963. He was born in 1900 at Salyersville, Kentucky to R. B. Allen and Betty Salyers, both preceded him in death. He married Audrey Allen in 1922 and came to Indiana in 1940 and made their home. Dad had been in failing health for several years, but the Lord was kind and let him stay with us a little longer. He didn't belong to any church but believed in the Old Time Religion. We were broken-hearted to see him depart this life but we feel our loss is Heaven's gain. He leaves to mourn his loss. His wife two children, one brother, four sisters, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a host of friends. His memorial will be the fourth  Saturday and Sunday in August at the Little Alva Church in Medaryville, Indiana, and continuing each year.
Written by: his broken-hearted daughter Sallie W. Allen.

Allen,  Louise Kay & Eddie Joe--Louise Kay Allen was born on September 22. 1941 and was the daughter of Aaron and Sallie W. Allen. She died at the age of seventeen years eleven months and ten days. Louise leaves behind to mourn her loss two brothers one sister her father and her mother, her grandparents one sister-in-law niece nephew and a host of other relatives and friends. Louise had always been a very obedient child and always tried to please her parents. The Old Regular Baptist Church was all she believed in. She attended Church, sang the old songs of Zion, and was always helping to take care of the church people. She delighted in cooking something good to eat and was pleased to see the church people coming to eat the good things she had prepared. This young girl was dearly loved by everyone who knew her. We feel sad to see one so young leave this world but the Lord gave mea beautiful dream, and we feel our loss is Heaven's gain. And I say to Edgar Ray, Rita Faye, Joan, Eddie, and Cheryl Ann, if you wish to see your sister again you must make it right with the Lord to be born again of the spirit of God and be adopted into the Heavenly family . It is with sad and lonesome heart that we leave written this obituary of Louise Kay. So fare-you-well may God be with you bless all our many friends who have been so kind and considerate and stood by us in our great sorrow. Her memorial will be held the forth Saturday and Sunday in August and continuing each year at the Little Alva Church of Medaryville, Indiana. Preachers for 1964 are: Russel Jacobs, Banner Manns, Berlin Williams and Rich Griffy. Eddie Joe Allen son of Edgar and Joan Allen and grandson of Aaron and Sallie Allen died shortly after Louise Kay in a fatal car accident at the age of five years, three months. His memorial will be preached along with Lousie Kay's at the same time at the Little Alva Church at Medaryville, Indiana.  Written by: Louise's Mother and Brother and Eddie Joe's
Grandmother and uncle Sallie W. Allen and James Ray Allen.

Allen,  Millard-- It is with a sad and aching heart that I write an obituary of Millard Allen, my dear husband. He was born February 7, 1890. who deceased this life April 27, 1962. He was 72 years two months and 7 days old. He was the son of Repse Allen and Martha  Hall Allen. At the age of twenty three he was married to Bertie Triplet Allen. To this union was born 8 children five boys and three girls. Four preceded him in death; Clyde, Troy, Orpha babies; James fifteen years old. Those still living are Hollie, Ruth, Naomi and Hermen. He had six grandchildren Sharon Gay Allen, Claudia Ann Roberts, Vicky Lynn Roberts, David Greene, Teresa and Renessa Allen. Two sisters Sallie Orsban, Nora Howard, and one brother W.M. Allen to mourn his loss. During this life we were married 49 years at the time of his death. Forty-seven years of this time he belonged to the Old Stone Coal Church. He was a good and faithful member and also the clerk for twenty eight years. He was always looking after the church as long as he was able to go. He was bed fast two months in the hospital. He came home and stayed two nights before going back again. This was the last talk we ever had. It was on the church and the duty of the members.  He said he hoped the brothers and sisters could forgive each other and not be so easily hurt over little things for the sake of the church. I did not know this was the last time to ever talk about the old church. Oh, how he loved the old church, he talked for an hour or so about it. He always tried to help all the churches he could. He worked hard for a living. I have known him to give the last dollar he had to someone who was in distress. He is missed by his neighbors and friends so much, and the old church has lost a true member.  I feel sure he is at rest Oh how I miss him in the old home, it is so lonesome without him. He was so kind to me and good as anyone could be. He was a good father to the children. They loved him so much, they did all they could to keep him, but the good Lord called him home to Heaven, where there will be no more sickness or sorrow or pain. Quote: this is the last writing he ever did: (As I looked through the window on the beautiful Sabbath morning, Feb. 5, seeing the beautiful mountain tops piercing the beautiful clear sky, I was made to meditate on the promise that our dear Lord made to his people many years ago. As the mountains around about Jerusalem so is the Lord around his people. Hence forth and forever seeing and feeling. I am nearing my end of life.) This is very dear to me, this was on his mind quite a lot while he was sick. He was a great reader. I find places in the old bible marked. He knew I would find them when he was gone. I say the children, papa always gave you good advice, you better take it, you better fall out with sin and serve the Lord that he served. If you ever see him again. One of the girls went to the church, the rest still in sin. I hope they will turn to the Lord and serve him. Who has all power on earth and in the heavens. He was so pleased for his neighbors to come and his brothers and sisters in the church. He always wanted them to eat with us. The good Lord always blessed us with food.
Oh how happy I was with him
In wisdom ways we spent our days
And much comfort we did find,
But he is gone in dust he lays,
And I am left behind.
Written by: his broken hearted wife Bertie T. Allen

Bates, Liss  By the request of Dingus Bates and with much sadness I will write an obituary of sister Liss Bates. She was the daughter of Brother Sherman Gibson and sister Margaret Gibson. Sister Liss was born May 12, 1890 and deceased June 12, 1963. She lived here on earth 73 years, and one month. Sister Liss was married to Jim Bates in the year of 1916. To this union was born six children, four boys and two girls all living. Sister Liss joined the old Regular Baptist Church April 20, 1963 and was baptized April 28, 1963 by Elder Joe Burke and Oliver Meade. Sister Liss has left a good example before her children and grandchildren and one brother and three sisters and we believe many friends to mourn the loss. So I want to say to Sister Liss children: I believe if you ever see Sister Liss anymore you will have to be as humble as Mary was when she came down to the feet of Jesus and washed his feet with tears and dried them with her hair. So children I think your mother can sing the songs of Angels together with the saints forever.  Written by a brother in hope of Eternal life. Dingus Bates, her son says the funeral of Sister Liss is set the first Saturday and Sunday in July of1964 at the Linza King Graveyard on Right Beaver. Preachers chosen are Elders Eppy Holbrooks, Joe Burke, Oliver Meade, and Ervin Breeding and all preaching brothers are invited to come.

Boyd , Liney ( Buck ) Jr., The son of T. J. Boyd and Lina Howell Boyd, was born January 27, 1878, and departed this life October 12, 1962. At a ripe old age of84 years 7 months and 16 days. Bro. Buck was united in marriage to Sister Ellen Smith Boyd, June 19, 1901, and unto this union was born 8 children, Oscar deceased; Hatler of Dana; Bessie Wesegerber of Trenton Mich.; Ellis Huntington, West Virginia; Delphia Combs Wurtland, Ky; Gracie Carroll Warren, Mich.; Ezra Ashland, Ky; and Joe of Vermilion, Ohio.  Sister Ellen preceded Brother Buck in death October 18, 1956.Bro Buck joined the New Salem Church of Old Regular Baptist first Sunday in July 1906, after feet washing. A member for 56 years. Bro. Buck labored hard all his life as long as he was able to raise his family honestly and respectfully. After Sister Ellen was called away  as I believe to that sweet paradise of rest, Brother Buck was like a lonesome dove mourning the loss of his absent mate. He never seemed to be satisfied anymore. I remember the last time I saw Bro Buck in church, he seemed to enjoy the meeting so good, with tears steaming down his pale cheeks. I feel that Bro Buck is now resting from all his labor just taking that sweet sleep, awaiting that grand and sweet morning. When time will be no more, and Christ shall come to gather his jewels. Children I believe your Dad and Mother will be in that number. What a blessed meeting that will be, when we shall be caught up together to meet our blessed redeemer in the air.  Brother Buck spent the last few months of his life with hi daughter Sister Delphia Combs. I feel that the children did all they could for Bro. Buck in his last sad lonely and sick days. Children I know that you will miss your Dad and Mother, but I feel that God loved them more than you all did. But to you children that have professed a hope in Christ I feel that you will meet Dad and Mother again in that upper and better kingdom, and to you dear children that have not felt the pardon and remission of your sins, when you feel that blessed spirit bidding you to pray obey it for then and only then can you pray a prayer that That God will accept. Children there is nothing in this world like feeling like God has forgiven us for our sins. Children I can sympathize with you on your loss, but children just put your trust in God not in man, for God only is able to forgive our sin's and to turn our sorrows into joy. So may God bless all you children is my prayers. Children love one another and live in peace and if you have that light, just let it shine.
Written by your friend and brother, I hope Allen W. Akers
This memorial is in memory of our dear Dad, Mother and Brother Oscar.

Burke, Elder Dallas    It is with much sadness that I try and write an obituary of my dear father, Dallas Burke. Born at Myra, Ky. He was
a son of Gilbert and Darcus (Mullins) Burke. Dad joined the Old Regular Baptist Church the second Saturday in July 1915 and was baptized the following Sunday. He was a minister for nearly 48 years.   Dad was first married to Margrett (Peggy) Tackett Burke who preceded him in death. To this union was born 7 children Draxie who died in infancy, Mazie Bartley, Mack Burke, Maggie Tackett, Gladys Hoon, Milton Burke, and Cline Burke . He was then married to Rebecca (Hampton) Burke. To this union was born 2 children Tommie Burke, and Evelyn Dean, who preceded him in death. I believe Dad is just gone to meet his oldest and youngest babies and his first wife in that happy land called Heaven. He also leaves 31 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Elder M. V. Burke and a host of friends to mourn his loss but we believe our loss is Heaven's gain.
Written by his broken-hearted son Tommie Burke. 

Caudill, Billy Ray  It's with a broken heart and unexpressed words we try to write an obituary of little Billy Ray Caudill. He was the son of Iveria and Genevine Caudill. And was born Sept 14, 1949. Departed this life March 21, 1963, making his stay on earth 13 years 6 months and 7 days. Little Billy was greatly loved by all the family and all that knew him. He had been sickly most of his life, and underwent many dreadful days. He was sick the last time about 5 or 6 months. All the family did all they could for Little Billy Ray, also the doctors. He passed away in the Children's Hospital; just before his departure, he looked at me and said, Oh how heartbreaking.'' He loved his father and mother so well and his brothers and sisters. About 8 0r 10 days before his death, he wrote and told his mother, I wont to go home. I want to sit in the living room. I love my brothers and sisters '' He begged to come home. He told his mother that when he came home he had a feeling he wouldn't have to come back to the hospital for 2 years. He came home and stayed 2 days, but daddy had to rush him back to the hospital with a broken heart. The second night in the hospital, about 10 o'clock, Jesus called him home. Oh how we loved him. He called his father and pulled him over to  him and put his arms around him and said, Father, I love you. Father said Honey Daddy loves you to. Oh dear God how much we love him. His mother and father, grandmother and grandfather strived so hard to keep him day and night, but Jesus loved him best. But oh our loss on earth is  eternal gain in Heaven. He had no like of nothing as for Earthly things. All his relations and friends showed great kindness to us. We can't express in words how much we appreciate their kindness. He leaves his father and mother two brothers and two sisters. Iveria Jr. Caudill, Shirley Ann Caudill, Kathy Jean Caudill, Danny Keith Caudill, all at home and grandparents and a host of relations and friends to mourn his loss.
Written by grandfather and grandmother   G.H. and Bertha Caudill

Caudill, Pearlie   I will try and write a short sketch of the life of my dear beloved wife to wit; Pearlie Caudill. She was born March 15, 1912. She was 51 years 19 days old when she passed away March 29, 1963. She was the daughter of Lit and Phena Brown Slone. She was married to Brother Alvin Caudill on May 26, 1926, and unto his this union was born 12 children, 7 girls and 4 boys. Three of the children died in infants, leaving 5 girls and 4 boys living. children's names are: Melva Newsome, Hi Hat, Ky, Mavis Mounts, Columbus, Ohio, Helen Johnson, Elkhart, Indiana, Bonnie Blankenship, Columbus, Ohio Claudetta Edwards, Columbus, Ohio; Elmer Caudill, Melvin, Ky; Donald, Caudill, Melvin, Ky; and Joseph Caudill, Melvin, Ky. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1962 and was baptized July 28, 1962 by Brother Hobert Bates and Henry Little, She was sick with asthma and had to stay in the hospital, most of the time. I stayed by her side day and night and done everything I could to help her. She was so humble and loved by all who knew her. So I can say from my heart I lost a good wife and my home is no more home without her. So may God bless our children to fall out with sin and be born again if they ever want to see Mother again. Also I can say, Sleep on Honey, till I meet you over in the glory land. Her funeral will be preached July, second Sat and Sun in 1964 at the Newman grave yard at Hi Hat. Kentucky. Preachers called in; Brother Hobert Bates, Henry Little, Joe Burke, Jerry Hall, Jr. and Charlie Jones. Everybody is invited to come.
Written by a broken-hearted husband Alvin  Caudill

Cole, Gus   By the request of Sister Sallie Cole I will try to write an obituary of Brother Gus Cole. He died March 20, 1963 Brother Gus was united in marriage to Sallie Howell October 15, 1905. Unto this union was born nine children in which eight children are still living and his wife to mourn his loss. Brother Gus tried to give his children good council and would tell them what to do. The day Brother Gus died he told his family that morning that they were going to lose him that day, which was a sad story for them to hear. Brother Gus sent for Alice Howell to come in, God bless her, to get there and bring Jan Howell with her. Brother Gus suffering was great but talked about dying and he O Lord Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven, after he said that he could breath as good as ever and told Jan to stay with him, he was going to die.  Brother Gus called for a glass of water, Jan gave it to him. Jan thought he was better, but God called for him in a few minutes. I want to say to his children God heard Brother Gus request and gave him ease in the last few hours he had to stay here. Sallie you lost your friend on earth, but I don't doubt Gus testimony about Heaven. I heard him talk so much children, be good to one another and Mother, don't worry we've got to go the way as Gus did.  I close this obituary by saying Sallie don't weep for  Gus it won't be long with us here. Brother Gus was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church of Island Creek. Brother Gus didn't have an exact record of his age . He was about 74 years old.
Written by: Ambrose Howell.

Cole, Will  By the request of Dice Cole, I try to write an obituary of Brother Will Cole, born 1895, died March 11, 1963. Brother Will was united in marriage to Dice Lamberd, unto this union was born eight children, which four children has passed on to the great beyond where no more troubles can come. Left to mourn his loss are four children and grandchildren, his wife, one brother, and one sister. I visited Brother Will several times in his sickness. His talk was  what a wicked man I have been, and how merciful God was to him. He confessed his faults. It seems he bore his sickness with great joy. It seems to me like just a few words to his children "Be good to Mother". Sister Dice don't worry about Brother Will, it won't be long until you and all living shall answer that Call that Brother Will answered. Brother Will was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church of Island Creek, Pike County, Kentucky. I close this obituary by saying, children be good to one another, and do what you can for Mother, it won't be long now.
Written by: Ambrose Howell

Coleman, Willie--Willie Coleman was born on Greasy Creek, Pike County Kentucky on February 1, 1888. He departed this life April 13, 1963. Making his stay on earth seventy-five years two months and thirteen days. He was the son of the late Alex and Georgia Childres Coleman. In the year of 1910 he was marred to Jenny Roberts Coleman. To this union was born three boys and four girls. The girls were as follows; Lizzie, who preceded him in death, Opal Thacker Yeager, Ky ; Ella Compton Robinson Creek , Ky and Hazel Hunter Virgie, Ky; David Baltimore, Md. ; and James of Columbus, Ohio.    Besides his wife and children he left two brothers Lawrence of Shelbiana, Ky. ; and Luther of Lexington, Ky and two sisters Bertha Barnham of Hellier, Ky.; and Mrs. Cora Belcher of Springfield, Ohio to mourn his loss. Although Willie did not attach himself to any church, but he believed in the Old Regular Baptist. He attended church regularly. Many times I have seen him sitting with tears streaming down his cheeks while the preaching brethren were in the pulpit preaching. Willie was a law-biding citizen, a good neighbor, a truthful man, an a honest man, an humble man and a hard working man, but his labor has ended here on earth. His course is run. We sister Jenny and the family strongly feel he is at rest from all his labor. We feel our loss is Heaven's gain. We realize and we know he cannot come back to us, but by the Grace of God we can go to him. The Lord has said to them that has been born again, and has suffered here in this world, and have died dead from the love of all sin, will Christ bring with him when he comes.
Written by Elder Matt Justice and Brother Adam Roberts.   By request of Sister Jenny.

Combs; Dora ( Pratt ) She was the daughter of Elisabeth Pratt, born April 16, 1879 and departed this life July 18, 1963, living 84 years, 3 months, and 2days at the departing. She was wed in early life to Jonathan Combs in 1901. To this union was born eight children two of them being deceased, leaving six to mourn her death: Hester Watts, Garner, Ky.; Chester Combs Mousie, Ky; Lester Ramey Dayton, Ohio Nancy Moore, Lackey, Ky; Madge Allen Mousie, Ky; Lula Shaw Johnson City, Tenn.; She had twenty-three grandchildren and thirty-eight great-grandchildren.   She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about 49 and lived a faithful member until death. Sister Combs has been afflicted for many years and she bore her affliction with patience and humbleness and she has had the best of care. Brother Combs and the children waited on her patiently but with all that the Lord said in his words, Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord from henceforth say the Spirit they may rest from their labors and their works. Do follow them we certainly believe that Sister Combs is resting from her labor for in the humble way she lived proved that her works is following her. She has left a wonderful life for the children to follow and children don't let mother's life be spent in vain for the prayers that your father and mother has prayed for you certainly has been wonderful light to your pathway so mother is resting from her labors but the death angel is coming back and who will it call for next?  It is a great question but Jesus said to be ready at all times for you know not the hour the death angel will come for he will come as a thief in the night; not a thief; but as a thief, so it pays to be ready.
Written by request, Elder Burton Howard

Compton,  Anna Call  It is with sadness in my heart that I shall try to write the obituary of my dearly beloved Mother Anna Call Compton. She was born April26, 1887 at Yeager, Kentucky, the daughter of William Perry Call and Margaret Pathenia Smith Call. God called her home on April 12, 1963. She was married to the late Charles Compton on July 6, 1904.To this union was born six children, four of whom preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, William Perry Compton of Lexington, KY; one daughter Mrs. Charles C. (Lillian) Nutter with whom she made her home on Williamson Road. A foster daughter Mrs. June Compton Hurst of Barrett, W. Va.; two grandsons. William Perry Jr., and Charles Patrick Compton, both of Lexington, Ky. Other survivors include two brothers A.B. Call, and W.B. Call Sr of Pikeville, Ky, and one sister Mrs. Lizzie Syck of Chloe Road, Pikeville, Ky. A countless number of relatives and friends will miss her sweet smiles.  Mother gave her hand to the church, and her heart to Jesus, accepting Him as her own personal Savior, on the 4th Sunday in November, 1914and was baptized on the 4th Sunday in December 1914 in the waters of Little Creek by Elder N. T. Hopkins. She placed her membership with the Little Creek Regular Baptist Church and was a life long member. It was inconvenient for Mother to attend her home church regularly, but she attended church regularly at the Bent Branch Regular Baptist Church near her home, as long as her health permitted her to go. Her faith in God never wavered. She looked forward to going home.  No daughter ever loved her Mother more than I loved mine, and Charles loved her as his own Mother. Only God knows how much we miss her. But as Job says: The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, Blessed by the name of the Lord. We are thankful to God for love, patience, and strength to care for her during the time of her illness. Thankful for the grace and courage to face the days without her and for the beliefs that we have in our hearts that we will meet mother again some sweet day in the Land of Endless Day.
As for now we will say as the poet has written:

She Is Just Away
I cannot say, and I will not say
That she is dead. She is just away!
With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand,
She has wandered into an unknown land.

And left us dreaming how very fair,
It needs must be since she lingers there,
And you-oh you, who the wildest yearn
For the old time step and the glad return.

Think of her faring on, as dear
In the love of there. As the love of here.
Think of her still as the same, I say
She is not dead-she is just away.
Mother was dearly loved by all who knew her and to the most of her friends and relatives too, she was known as "Granny".
Written in love by her daughter and son-in-law  Lillian and Charles Nutter.

Elkins, Jim  It is with very much sadness that I try to write an obituary of a dear brother. He was born March 25, 1868, and departed this life March10, 1963. making his stay on earth 94 years 11 months and 13 days. Brother Jim was blessed with two loving companions. The father of 13 children, his companions and three children preceded him in death leaving 10 children, one brother, one sister, 125 grandchildren 270 great-grandchildren, 129 great-great-grandchildren an 69 great-great-great-grandchildren. Brother Jim joined the Old Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ in 1909 at the Pilgrim Rest Church, Myra, Ky. Brother Jim came in the arm to the Elizabeth Church in 1925, served as a deacon and was a great soldier of the cross, left the lights in the window so his children and neighbors could look on his life, the fruit he bore. All of Brother Jim's children were good to him, but in his last days he was very feeble. He made his home with Alvin and May and their children.  Alvin, you and May did a good part and were very patient . The Elizabeth Church members feel it was a good deed, because we believe your Daddy has gone to Heaven. We believe the Spirit or the living part went back to God. Brother Jim and Elder Grady Adkins traveled together for several years and I feel that God connected them with the tender cord of love. I feel he has met his last enemy which was death. The body is molding back to the dust. God will take the same lump of clay when Gabriel's trumpet shall sound for the sleeping dust to come forth the God of heaven will call, the graves will give up their dead. To all of brother Jim's children, if you have not enlisted with brother Jim in this Army you should do so before death comes. God said he would bless the poor, feed the hungry soul, and call them all to Glory. I fear I will make this obituary too long so I will close by saying, May God bless us all to walk closer to our duty, or fight the good fight of faith. May God bless his children, relations, and friends. The memorial will be preached the second Saturday and Sunday of September 1964 at the Elizabeth Church. The minister requested was Grady Adkins. Other Old Regular Baptist are invited.
Written by: Brother Charlie Adkins. Assisted by Alvin Elkins.

Elliott, Francis "Bud"
It is with a sad and lonely heart that I will try to write an obituary of our dear beloved father that left us on September 28, 1962 at the age of 87 years. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church on December 12 1953, and lived a faithful member until his death. He loved to go to church and filled his seat as long as he was able. He would go to church when he was so sick that he would have to be brought home before church was over. He loved to see the good brothers and sisters come to his home. All of his children should have good memories of daddy. The most precious Memories I have of daddy is while we were small children at home. Every night he would have us all sit around the fireside and sing the songs from the church song book. The only thing he ever asked of his children was to live a good clean life and love one another. I believe he loved his family as much as it is possible for anyone to love their family. He loved to see his children come home, but he worried so much when they would leave to go. He was afraid of the dangers of the highway. He would always say  be careful, I will see you when you return again. I am sure the children all remember the good council he gave us. He left us with so many good memories. He was married to Mary Newman, who preceded him in death, he later married Victoria Hall, who still lives to mourn the loss of a dear beloved husband who was so good to mother. He left 18 children to mourn the loss of a dear father. Jim Elliott, Hershel Elliott, Francis Elliott Jr, Mrs. Harmon Mitchell, Mrs. Edd Lambert, Mrs., Henry Johnson, John Elliott, Lucy Wakefield, Hazel Elliott, Curt Elliott, Mrs. John Mitchell, Andy Elliott, William Elliott, Montford Elliott, Roy Elliott, Mines Elliott, Mrs. Vernon Martin, and Mrs. Vernis Moore, and an unknown number of grand-children, great grandchildren, one brother and one sister, Shird Elliott, Mrs. Ida Elliott and a host of friends to mourn his loss. To the children that have not made peace with God, I want to say, don't miss that train when it comes. If you want to see daddy  fall out with sin and be ready. Think of the heartaches when he left us, but think but think of the glorious reunion when we see daddy again. I have had so many good dreams about daddy since he left us. He is only sleeping. I saw him dressed in a long white robe, standing with his arms outstretched. He took me through that city paved with gold. Everyone was so happy there. If you want to see daddy and walk through that city, you will have to fall out with sin. We have the most wonderful mother on earth, who will also leave us to be with daddy and our beloved Savior. If you leave here without the ticket, you have missed it all. So before mother leaves us, let her know she can be looking for you over there. I wouldn't give the hope I have for this world and all that is in it. I could say so many things about daddy, so many good things, so I will close this with the greatest hope of seeing Daddy on  Heaven's shores when the dead in Christ shall rise first. I hope with all my heart to see all my family over there.
Written By His Broken Hearted Daughter For His Dear Wife And Our Beloved Mother Darkie Elliott. Written By Oma Moore.

Fields,  W. M. It is with great sorrow that I write this obituary of my loving father, W. M. (Will) Fields. Papa was born June 18, 1880 departed this life July 13, 1963, being 83 years and 25 days old. He married Eliza Akers Fields September 25, 1904. She preceded him in death September 11, 1961. Unto them was born three children, Harold Fields, a son who preceded him in death on April 4, 1940. Two daughters Mary Fields, living with him at the time of death and Beatrice Fields Martin of Robinson Creek. He is also survived by six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren and he has been preceded in death by two grandchildren. He joined the Island Creek Church the 3rd Saturday in May 1916. He was ordained as a deacon of the Old Regular Baptist Church of Island Creek in June 1922, where he served for forty-one years.  He spent a long life serving the church, his home, family and community, rich or poor and no one ever left Mama's table hungry. No one could ever have had a better harder working father and mother than they were, and they always taught us to work and be honest, and all the time he suffered in the hospital he was constantly praying.  We miss him very much, and our home on this earth is broken but we feel that our loss is his eternal gain, and we feel that his suffering is over. His seat in the Island Creek Church is vacant, but our Lord knows best. He cannot come to us but we can go to him.
Written by a daughter Beatrice F. Martin.

Goff, Miles  --the son of John Goff and Victoria (Looney) Goff, was born near Grundy Virginia December 12, 1883 and deceased this life about 11:05 p.m January 24, 1962, making his stay here 78 years 1 month and 12 days where he was much loved by those who knew him. He was married to sister Nancy Jane Justice December 10, 1903 and to this union was born one child Lassie Goff McCoy.  At a called meeting at his home he gave his hand to become a member of the Old Regular and said that when he got able he would be baptized. He was sick during the past several months of his life and death finally took him from our midst. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lassie McCay of Zebulon, Kentucky one foster daughter, Mrs. Docta (Gilliam) Justice of Phyllis, Kentucky; one brother Delmon Goff, of Van Sant Virginia; two sisters Mrs. Frankie Ellis of Coal Run, Kentucky and Mrs. Clementine Goff of Zebulon, Kentucky; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and a great host of relatives and friends who are left to mourn his loss. But we hope that our loss is his eternal gain. We hear Christ saying, I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly," Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest and ye shall find rest unto your souls." Look unto me all ye ends of the earth and be ye saved for I am God and besides me there is none else. We believe that Brother Goff fell asleep in death in the hands of a just and merciful God, one that will give every man a just recompense of reward.  If he was not mistaken, he had made his peace call and election sure with God. If we believe that God raised up Jesus from the dead and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him we shall be saved. We are persuaded that Brother Goff was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. and we hope that he and his dear companion, Sister Nancy Jane Goff, the relatives and friends,  Lassie and Docta will be with all the saved of the Lord in Heaven forever when their lives are ended here. May God richly bless and save everyone of us is our prayer in Jesus most high and holy name.
Written by: one he loved, Elder Harold Edmonds.

Hall, Ella   With much sadness and a broken heart, I'll try to write the obituary of sister Ella Hall. Ella was born April 21, 1903 and passed away September 28. 1962, making her stay on earth 59 years 5 months and 7 days. She was the daughter of William Hamilton and Linda Hall Hamilton. She has three brothers and four sisters. One brother preceded her in death ( Everett Hamilton ). The names of the living are Henry Hamilton, Teaberry, Ky, Effie Kiser Pikeville, Ky, Oma Hamilton Teaberry Ky, and Eddie Moore of Ashtabula, Ohio. Sister Ella was married to Will Hall in her early teens. To this union was born no children. Sister Ella joined The Regular Baptist Church around 30 years ago. Her fellowship was at the Pilgrim's Home Church at the time of her death. So many times we have heard sister Ella shouting and telling us to be good people and meet her in Heaven. She often said that she felt that she had a good home to go to, after this life was over. Sister Ella went to church as long as she was able to go and how much joy she did get when she  could meet with her brothers and sisters. She is now resting from her labor. She was taken by the Angels on the 28th day of September. In the morning of the resurrection sister Ella Hall will come from the grave, the soul will come back to unite with that body and will go home to live with Jesus. Sister Ella had so much faith in the Lord that she ask the brothers to try on her just a few minutes before she went to sleep. I say sleep on Sister Ella, sleep on, it wont be long till we meet again never to part no more. There's much more I could write about sister Ella, but time wont permit.
Written by Elder Arthur Hamilton, A brother in hope

Hamilton, Nelson    It is with much sadness we will try with the help of the dear Lord to write an obituary of our dear and loving husband and father Nelson Hamilton. He was born November 6, 1888, and departed this life May 9, 1963, at the age of 74 years 6 months and 3 days. The son of the late Charles Taylor and Hannah Tackett Hamilton. He was united in holy matrimony to Ollie Howell, daughter of the late Anthony and Larcenie Hamilton Howell, on February 16, 1905. Unto this union was born thirteen children. Seven preceded him in death. Left to mourn his passing is mother, his faithful and loving companion for 58 years, two son's, four daughters, Squire Hamilton of Craynor, Ky, Charles T. Hamilton of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Rosa Howell and Mrs. Ruth Tackett of Craynor, Ky, Mrs. Mary Alice Keathley of East McDowell, Ky, and Mrs. Draxie Combs of Whitesburg, Ky. One brother and two sisters, Joe Hamilton, of New London Ohio, Mrs. Mary Alice Howell of Craynor, Ky and Miss. Mollie Hamilton of New London, Ohio. He was the grandfather of thirteen grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren, all who loved Pop very much. Pop joined the Old Regular Baptist Church approximately 32 years ago, placed his fellowship to the Zion Church where he remained in fellowship until his death. He loved to attend good meetings and talk with the brethren. Pop has been in failing health for nearly a year but never gave up until he had to. We did all we could to keep him with us, but Jesus loved him more and when the death angel came we all had to stand aside. We are not worried about Pop's soul, he bore his sickness with patience and told us we had done all we could for him, that  there wasn't anything left for him to do, but die, but he wasn't afraid to die that it was destined unto man to die. Pop was so good to Mother and all us children, always telling us to be good and helping us in anyway he could. Pop we hope to meet you around the throne of God, where there will be no more sorrow, no more tears, no more trouble, but peace, joy, and happiness. We know Pop cannot come back to us but we can go to him if we will serve the same God he so faithfully served. We all miss Pop very much. His place at home is vacant and at his church, but the Christian life he lived and the strong faith and hope he left with us, we feel our loss is Heaven's eternal gain. 
 WRITTEN BY THE FAMILY
  
Hicks, Bennie    It is with much sadness that I attempt to write an obituary of our beloved brother, Bennie Hicks. He was born March 4, 1887 and deceased this life April 30, 1963. He was the son of James and Alice Hicks. He had 8brothers and 8 sisters, but at the time of his death he had 2 brothers and living and 5 sisters. Two brothers were Joseph Hicks and William Hicks of Hippo, Kentucky. Two weeks after the death of Brother Bennie hi brother William Hicks died, leaving one brother living at present. The five sisters living at present are: Lucinda Chaffins of Garrett, Kentucky; Jamima Moore of Hippo. Kentucky, Linda Jane Arnett of Hippo. Kentucky; and Mrs. Arena Davis of Pyramid, Ky.  Brother Bennie also leaves 4 daughters; Mrs. Lula Blankmanship; Mrs. Lucy Hughes; Mrs. Lida Hughes; and Mrs. Lunie Tussey; also 3 sons. Clifford Hicks of Willard, Ohio; Owen Hicks of Ashland, Ky; and Robert Hicks of Ashland, Ky. Brother Bennie also leaves 31 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and his loving wife Cora B. Hicks. Brother Bennie was a member of Philadelphia Regular Baptist Church for 50 years or more. He was loved by all who knew him. While we were growing up in childhood, Brother Bennie was so humble and good. I have no doubts concerning his Resting Place in Heaven.   So if you dear children live with daddy again, I feel and believe that you will have to live with him in Heaven. I also want to thank Brother Boone Arnett and Brother Baxter Osborne for all the good words they said at his funeral. So may God Bless us all that we may live peacefully and depart this life in peace.
Written by: his only remaining brother Joseph Hicks and a sister Linda Jane Arnett.


Howard, Elder Raymond   He was the son of Earl & Emma Howard. Born October 14, 1911 and departed this life July 20, 1963 making his stay on earth 52 years  and a few months. Brother Raymond has been sick for some time but he never complained, he tried with all of his heart to comfort his wife and his children in which he loved so much. He had a son and a daughter: Angus Neal Howard, Middle Port, Ohio, and his daughter Reva Francis , Garrett, Ky, and his wife Mattie. He has four grandchildren five sisters, three brothers and his father living.  Brother Raymond was loved by practically all men who knew him, we shouldn't say all because the Bible say woe be onto the man that  everyone speaks well of, so we will say by practically all men. Brother Raymond joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in which he was a great pillow and he was also the assistant Moderator and Clerk of Ball Branch Church. His friends in which looks like many and we are going to greatly miss him. He was a wonderful singer, preacher and he was wonderful in  prayer but I feel that Mother will have some one now to sleep with her in the old cemetery. But the promises of God is in the Bible write blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth says the spirit they may rest from all their labors and their works, do follow them. To his children the works that your Daddy has left is believing in  God and as much as you love your Daddy don't let them enemy overtake you, don't let the devil persuade you to do anyway but Jesus way he says I am the way, I am the truth, and the life, I am the door if any man enter in  by me, he shall be saved he shall go in and out and find pastures, so farewell Brother Raymond, sleep on until the coming of the Lord, there we will, I trust, meet you. He has three uncles and four aunts on Mother's side and one uncle on Dad's side. Let me say that we have wonderful blest in the departing of Brother Isedora and Raymond and Mother. They have left us a wonderful hope. Written by Elder Burton Howard and Brother Dillard Howard.

Hunter, Jim-- I will now try by the help of God to write an obituary of a beloved brother, to wit Brother Jim Hunter. He was born in the year of 1882and deceased this life in July, 1962, making his stay here on earth around 80 years. He was the son of Jeff and Flaurance Craver Hunter (Date Unknown). He had five brothers, two sisters and a host of friends to mourn his loss.  Brother Jim joined the Little Dove Church of the Old Regular Baptist in 1932. Then in November 1956, he brought his fellowship to the Pilgrims Home Church and was a faithful member as long as he was able to attend. We feel that Brother Jim is now at rest. We hope to meet him on the Resurrection and forever be with the Lord.
Worded by Brother Craig Hunter- in the Lord
Written by Clara G. Clarke- A Sister in the Lord.

Johnson, Can   It is in much weakness that I attempt to write an obituary of a beloved brother in Christ to wit. Can Johnson, the son of Ben Johnson and Nancy Jane Johnson, was born February 15, 1893, and died December 21, 1962, making his stay on earth 70 years 10 months and 6 days. Brother Can was married to Rosa Osborne Johnson and to this union were born four son's, Paul Burton Johnson, Conley G. Johnson, and Roy B. Johnson, all of Ypsilanti, Michigan and James G. Johnson of Milford, Ky; two daughters Mrs. Esta Chebatt, of Fort Lauderdale Fla. and Mrs. Shirley Tackett, of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Brother Can was badly afflicted for some time and the writer was privileged to visit him and try to comfort him. Brother Can loved to hear  the brethren sing and preach. I have heard him tell how an Angel came and stood over his bed and told him that his name was written in the Lamb's book of Life. Brother Can joined the Old Regular Baptist Church on Sunday after the first Saturday in April, 1962, and was baptized the third Saturday in April, 1962, by Elders Eddie Tackett, Jethro Hampton, Perry Jones and Monroe Jones. Brother Can was never able to fill his seat after he was baptized. May I say to the children, that if you want to see Daddy again you will have to fall out with sin and pray to the same God that daddy prayed to; but don't put it off till the last for the Bible says, Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh.
Written by a Brother in Hope, Elder Monroe Jones
Brother Can's memorial will be preached the third Saturday and Sunday in July 1964 at the Enterprise Church House. All Regular Baptist Ministers are invited.

Johnson,  Stumbo --By the request of mommy, we will try and write the obituary of a loving daddy Stumbo Johnson. He was born October 7, 1887 and passed away of a heart attack April 20, 1963, making him 75 years6 months and 13 days old. He was united in marriage to Rosaney Isaac in 1905. To this union was born ten children. An infant son and a daughter Mrs. Grace McCray preceded him in death. He left four sons Fred, B. H. , Everett, and Robert four daughters Mrs. Debbie Collier, Mrs. Dessie Johnson, Mrs. Viola Collins Mrs. Irene Cook and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Dad was baptized into the Old Regular Baptist Church on July 6, 1957at Vinton, Ohio, and lived a faithful Christian life until his death.
Written by: a broken hearted daughter and son-in-law  Irene and Willie Cook 

Jones, Miles  It is with a sad and broken heart, that we try to write an obituary of our loving father Miles Jones. He was born on April 20, 1881 and deceased August 23, 1962, making his stat here on earth eighty-one years 4 months and 3 days. Dad was son of William and Flerency Jones. They preceded him in death many years ago. He was married to Ollie Slone on July 14, 1904. To them were born 12 children. Three have deceased and 9 are still living. There are two boys, Curtiss Jones and Herbert Jones. Also there are 7 girls, Mrs. Bee Nickles, Mrs. Mont Combs, Mrs. Buck Allen, Mrs. Sherman Stumbo, Mrs. Lee Gorbutt, Mrs. Ira Hall, and Mrs. James Addis.  He also left thirty one grandchildren twenty four great-grandchildren two great-great-grandchildren, one brother Thomas Jones, two sisters Lucy Brown and Evelyn Cox and a host of friends to mourn his passing. However we feel that our loss is heavens gain. It was a sad morning for us children and mother to have to stand back and let our blessed Dad go but there was nothing we could do. We believed God loved him also and called him home, his departure left us children and mother with a sad and broken heart over the loss of our loving Dad.  He had been with me for eight years. My blessed mother and I did everything we could for him. She is still with Buck and Me to mourn his passing. Mother and I can truly say Dad was so humble all through his sickness.  Dad joined the Old Regular Baptist Church on May 30, 1956.He was blind for about six years therefore he did not have the opportunity of filling his seat at church as he would have loved to go. He would always talk about when church time came. All of us children can truly say that Mother was always good to Dad. She did all she could for him. We all believe he is at rest. Five of the girls have professed hope. They are Dina, Luna, Lena, Versa, and Verna. We all hope to meet him. I will say to the rest of the children if you want to see Daddy again
you will have to repent of your sins. He is gone from us but not forgotten.
Written by his heart-broken daughter Lena Allen and his dear Companion.

Justice, James  Much trouble and sorrow entered the old residence, and Mother's Home Church, on old Tolers Creek, when the death angel visited the Methodist Hospital, near the hour of midnight, that claimed the life of our dear beloved Brother James Justice.  A well known citizen and a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church for over 43 years. Many eyes dimmed with tears at the vacant seat, and loss of such a dear Brother, he was a Deacon, and with care watched over the old church.  He was born October 16, 1888, departed this life March 21, 1963 making his stay on earth 74 years 5 months and5 days. He was the son of Jerry and Martha Jude Justice. He was married to Rissie Adkins Justice, who shared with him through life's joys and sorrows for over 57 years.   To them was born 6 children, 3 daughters and 3 son's. Two Son's preceded him in death, Adron and Greenbery Justice. One surviving son Virgil Justice of Osborn, Ky; three daughters Mrs. Luly King, Mrs. Fanny Hatcher, Mrs. Nola Rogers all of Osborn. Two stepsons, Birt Adkins, Greenville, Tenn. and John Adkins, Detroit Mich, Two brothers Elbert and Virgil Justice of Osborn, Ky ; four sisters Mrs. Virgie Hoskins Owsley, Ky; Mrs. Fanny Adkins, Detroit, Mi; Mrs. Laura McKinney Amba, Ky; and Mrs. Viola Adkins, Oh. 26 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Those and many friends together with the old church are left to mourn his loss. The writer enjoyed many boyhood days with Brother James. The 24 years together in the old church was most joyfully, it was a sad day of parting, I believe we will meet again where no sorrow or parting can ever come. Brother James was always faithful at his post, opened the church door on church time, built fires, and would not receive pay for the coal he furnished. I will say to his Dear children, your daddy loved you all, and at the old home watched the door many times for you to come home. Now daddy is gone and while life and opportunity affords, obey the Dear Saviors call, so his watching the great door of heaven for you will not be in vain.    I believe the life Brother James lived, he could speak as Apostle Paul, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge shall give me at that day and not to me only but unto all them also that love His appearing. The writer went to see Brother James, under oxygen he lay unable to speak, just passing away. Sometimes before he called to his loved one, the request now he meant, the oxygen he lay under to his Brethren be sent. The church on his mind, this for the most that his Brethren might know that he died at his post.   
Written By: a brother in hope Elder Melvin Conn

Layne, W. M. Bidge  The son of Benjamine and Mary Strong Layne. He was born about the year of 1875, passed away on June 5, 1963, making his stay on earth about 88 years. He was married to Elizabeth Sturgell about the year of1898. To this union was born 12 children, 3 preceded him in death, his dear wife preceded him in death in 1939, leaving 9 children to mourn his loss. The boys are Buck, Ben, Delmer, Okley, and Milt. The girls are Alta, May, Margarett, and Hazel to mourn his loss. Also 66 grandchildren 92 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren besides a host of friends and neighbors. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church and baptized by Elder Ellis Hopkins and Elder Hauley Warrens. He lived a good humble life until Wednesday June 5, 1963, when the death angel said come. He had been bothered with failing eye sight, but as this world began to grow dimmer believe yonder world began to seem much brighter. We would often go and sing songs to him., he would seem to look far off and say that song just fits my case. As dawn brightened upon his beloved countryside, his tired heart began to fail. He raised up in bed then layed back on his pillow, as if to say tarry with me oh my savior.
Written by: Birt Hall

Likens, J. W. It is with much sadness that I try to write the obituary of one who was very dear to us all, to wit my foster Father and a brother in the Lord, J.W. Likens known as Uncle Joe to everyone. He was born in Scott County, Virginia, the son of Edmund and Sarah Ramey Likens, who preceded him in death in 1924. He was 99 years old and passed from this life March 4, 1963.    He came here from Virginia when a young man and was united in marriage to Katherine Salisbury, daughter of the late Green Salisbury and Rhoda Sizemore Salisbury. to this union was born one child who died an infant. Not having any other children, they adopted three orphan children, Mary, Gertie, and Lonnie Warrens, and later on took another little homeless boy in their home and raised him, Paul Boggs, whom they loved dearly.  They loved all us children and was a good Father and Mother to us. We thank God for good people like them and that their hearts were big enough to take us and raise us to be good respectable boys and girls. We loved him with all our hearts. Aunt Kate deceased this life January 10, 1942, Uncle Joe died March 4, 1963. It was hard to give them up, but we feel that they are gone to a better home where there will be no more heartaches and sorrows.  Aunt Kate was 86 years old. Later on Joe was married to Sally Moore who also preceded him in death about 1950. After a time he married Sallie Mead, who survives his passing, Mary and Lonnie also have gone on before leaving only Gertie Van Horn and Paul Boggs and his wife, Sallie Mead  Likens and a host of nieces and nephews to mourn his loss besides many friends and neighbors who was so good to him.   We all miss him so much, but we feel that our loss is heavens gain. We hope to meet him again in Heaven.  Uncle Joe belonged to the Old Regular Baptist Church for more than 60 years and lived a good Christian life. He read his Bible often and tried to live it. The Lord blessed him with a long life and we thank the good Lord for letting us keep him those many long years. He has two brothers and two sisters who passed on before him and one brother still living in Virginia.  Uncle Joe's door were always open to everyone, he never turned anyone away no matter how poor. He and Aunt Kate always enjoyed feeding people and God always blessed them with plenty to eat. Uncle Joe was the only person who ever had his funeral preached before he died. He loved the Old Regular Baptist Church and loved to go when he was able.   He has left a good example for all of us, if we will follow it. We all must live close to God if we ever want to see him and our loved ones who have gone on before. He had a rough road to travel in his life but he never drifted away from God, his faith grew stronger all the time he talked to others trying to get them to live a Christian life. He never suffered on his death bed, just slowly passed on from this life to a better one. Thank God for a merciful Savior who can save and heal us when all others fail.
Written by: his adopted daughter and sister in the Lord, Gertrude Van Horn & Paul Boggs who loved him.

Likens, Mary  It is with much sadness I try to write an obituary of my dear mother Mary Likens. She was born March 21, 1894 and departed this life February 5, 1962, being 67 years 11 months and 21 days. She was first married to Bee Salisbury and unto this union was born three children, Amy deceased; Alta, and Martha. She was later married to Lewis Likens and unto this union was born four girls and one son. Rosina, Geneva, Bernice, Hillard, Phyllis, and Jean.  She also has one sister Gertrude Van Horn. She belonged to Regular Baptist Church at Salisbury for twenty some years. She loved to go to church when she was able. When she was stricken with a second stroke she said the next one would take her on out. She stayed one month in the hospital. She was paralyzed on the right side of her body with the last stroke.  She couldn't talk to us it hurt us so bad. We stayed by her bed day and night doing all we could, but God saw cause to take her. She told us so many times she felt she was going to heaven someday, and for us not to worry about her , but to repent of our sin's if we wanted to meet her in heaven.  Her loss is our gain. I want to see mother again, to me mother is not dead just asleep. Her soul is at rest and she will sleep until Jesus comes to claim his own. I want to say to my sisters and brother, We have to fall out with sin and be born again if we ever want to see mother again. I sure miss Mother, to me she is the best friend I have ever had.
Written in deepest sorrow for us children who miss her so much. May the Lord bless us all. By her daughter Alta Moore.

Manns, Curtis  The obituary of Curtis Manns, the son of Banner and Gladis Manns. He was born July 19, 1927 and departed this life March 4, 1963. In early life he chose and wed Leaster Slone about seventeen years ago. To this union was born four children: Clovis Ray,16 Jerry Lee, 14; Roy Benton, 11; and one girl, Gladis Mae 3. He and his wife spent this life in joy an gladness. While Curtis and Brother Banner were working in Indiana Curtis told Brother Banner there had been a change in his life and his wife testified of a great change. Although his whole life was wrapped up in The Regular Baptist Church Brother Banner still  asked the brothers and sisters to pray that God would show some of them a vision or a dream as to what happened to Curtis. So finally, after prayer was sent up continually, Sister Earl Wallen had a dream of the lord, Curtis, and Elder Burton Howard at the water. She related that it was a beautiful sight. They were  baptizing Curtis and the Lord was saying the sermon. If you notice Curtis was only 35 years old at the time of this dreadful moment called him with a heart attack.  The testimony of Jesus is to be ready at all times for you know not the hour the son of man comes. He may come as a thief and when he comes we have to go whether we are ready or not. Brother Banner, Sister Gladis, and Leaster and the children miss Curtis very much, but firmly believe that he has gone to rest. He leaves his dad, mother, his wife, his children, his aunts Cora Reed, Sidy Hughes, Nora Jones, and one uncle, Alex Miller, a very large host of friends and relations. We trust to meet him  again the throne of God where there will be no more ambulances or sickness or doctors, but one big happy family.
Written by request, by Elder Burton Howard 

Martin, Wayne   With much sorrow I will try to write an obituary of my dear husband, Wayne Martin, a son of Keenis and Martha Martin, was born April 11, 1906 deceased February 4, 1963 at the age of 56. He was married to Luella Martin on April 1924, and unto this union was born three boys Ezra, Estill, and Keenis Martin. He also leaves three brothers three sisters and eight grandchildren. He was afflicted for several years, bore his sickness good. He prayed all  trough it and said if he missed heaven he would miss it all. I stood over him almost all day and night, he went so easy, just like going to sleep. We had so many heartaches but I feel his trouble and pains are over. He would cry and tell me so often he hated to leave me here having so much trouble and hard times. Bless the sweet day I have a strong hope going to him where no trouble, no more tears to be shed. Where its peace and happiness forever. Boys, let's try to meet him in a better world than this one, a home up yonder is worth seeking for your lost daddy. He did everything he could for you, gave you good advice, and he wants you to come where he is. I want to think all my Brothers and Sisters, my friends, and love ones who came to our rescue in the hour of trouble. May the good Lord bless you all. Seems hard to mention and hard to say 
                                    Since my dear companion went away
                                    of the dark and lonely sadness
                                    Gathered around me as cloudy day
                                    But the little hope that goes with me
                                    Brings the greatest joy I see
                                    When God opens, the windows of heaven
                                    My dear companion I will see.
                                   Written by his broken-hearted wife  Luella  Martin

May, Noah Floyd --There are no words which can express my sorrow or loneliness as I try to write a short sketch of the life of my darling husband. Noah Floyd May was born on Hurricane Creek, Pike County, Kentucky on October 19, 1894. He was the son of Field J. May and Mary Jane Conn May. He has two brothers and three sisters who with me and our three daughters are left to mourn his death. He was married to Irene Justice December 1, 1923 and we were blessed with six children, Ralph Edward, McDonald, Mary Jane Combs, Pluma Jean Thompson, Donna Sue Walters, and Noah Floyd Jr. Ralph Edward, McDonald and Noah Floyd Jr., preceded their father in death. We have eight lovely grandchildren whom he loved so well, Willa Karen, Betty Jane, Connie May, Oscar Williams, Dana Jean, James Floyd, Linda Irene and Elmon Lafe.  Noah joined the Regular Baptist Church on Island Creek the third Sunday in July 1944 and was baptized the same day into the fellowship of the Island Creek Church where his father, mother and sisters were members for so many years. It would be impossible for me to tell how happy Noah was that the good Lord had saved his soul and had added him to the church. It was Heaven here for him, the birds, the trees and everything seemed to be praising the Lord what a glorious feeling.  Noah went far and near to church and the Associations going so many times when he was not able and going to preach funerals. I remember well the last funeral he and I went to. He was so sick that he almost fell in the pulpit, but he wouldn't give up, went on for his faith was so great. On October 7, 1962 he was preaching in the Mother's Home Church in Floyd County and the Lord called him home. I feel in my heart that Noah heard that sweet voice from Jesus say Weary Pilgrim Welcome Home. Only Jesus knows how I felt when the news come to me that my darling husband had fallen asleep in the arms of Jesus. He had many friends and I know they loved him for they proved it in so many ways. He loved for his friends to come to our home and talk with us. His conversations was about the good Lord and the Bible. He read his Bible so much. I can just see him now sitting in the yard reading his bible. He loved so much to talk about the Bible and he seemed to understand what he read so good. Noah was a soldier in world war l and he was wounded so bad he never had any health after the war. He was a soldier for his Lord. He has told me so many times how young people would tell him they wanted him to preach their funeral and then he would say, Mother I am so sick. I just don't tell you how sick I am. I want to say to my three daughters that daddy has gone to heaven and he will be waiting for us and I do hope and pray that the family circle will not be broken. I have heard him pray so many times for his children for he was such a good father and loved his children so much and not only his children, but everybody's children.  I feel that it won't be long till I'll go home to live with Noah where sickness sorrow and death never come. I feel Noah will be waiting and Looking for me at Heaven's Gate and know me, for love never faileth. There is wondrous music in the words as they are spoken in the ears of the Sorrowing ones beside a new made grave that Jesus was the first Resurrection and we know well that this is an example of the coming Resurrection of all who believes in him and Noah believed in Jesus.  That was what he preached, Jesus to be the way and the only way from Earth to Heaven. I believe that Noah has not been harmed by dying. We read in the new testament when Jesus arose from the dead that ha knew all his friends and had his companionship and friendship with them. Never forget that the it that was laid to sleep in the dust is the very it that shall be raised in newness of life.

Why should we weep, for those who sleep
Our God doth comfort give
Above the night, in realms of light
Our dead in Christ still live
       
Our God is God, not of the dead
Who cease to see and know
He is the God of Saints who live
Where joys forever floe

Our dead are blest, from toil they rest
Beyond all pain and care
No tears no sign, no wiling cry
Can touch their spirits there

In safe retreat, in joy replete
Thet dwell in peace at home
They always wait at Heavens Gate
The hour that we shall com

Our Lord hath said, I'll bring your dead
When I come down from the skies
Then from the gloom of dismal tomb
Their bodies shall arise

Up in the air, someplace up there
We'll all be gathered home
With Christ to dwell, where all is well
Where death can never come.

Written by:  Irene May 

McCown,  Helen ( Ratliff )    With many loving thoughts heart breaking memories I will try by the help of God to write an obituary of my dear loving mother. Helen (Ratliff) McCown. She was born October 7, 1875, departed this life July 21, 1961 at the age of 85 years9 months and 14 days. She was married to T. M. McCown in 1889. He passed away in 1952. She had 8 children, 3 preceded her in death. She had been in bed 4 years last March. She fell and broke her hip. She was helpless as a baby. She was so good and kind she bore her affliction with so much patience. She joined the Old Regular Baptist in 1954. She loved to go to church so good.   She was good and kind to everyone. I miss her company in my home. I feel that mother's gone to live with Jesus in that beautiful home that I hope to go to when this troublesome life is over. To my sisters and one brother, if you ever want to see mother again do what mother did. Get right with Jesus if you haven't. I believe our loss is Heaven's great gain.
Written by her daughter Minnie Damron

Moore, Ellis    born Sept 27, 1900, departed this life March 26, 1963, at the age of 62 years 5 months and 29 days. He was born in Floyd County the son of the late Calvin and Catherine Moore, but had resided in Pike, co for over 40 years. He leaves to mourn his passing his loyal and devoted wife Matilda Hamilton Moore, who shared with him life's joys and sorrows for over 40 years; two sons: Carl and J. D. Moore; two daughters; Mrs. Agnes Hefner and Inez Noble; two sisters; Mrs. Mary Whitson, and 8 grandchildren. Pike and Floyd counties are better places in which to live because Ellis Moore passed this way. He was a devoted husband a loving father,  a friendly neighbor and a highly respected citizen. For over twenty years he was a minister in the Regular Baptist Church. All those years his chief concern was that of winning souls for the Master. Only when we enter into the     Pearly Gates and the tabulation is complete will we learn of the many crowns that have been won because he sowed them the way home. Now his work is finished. The Book is closed, but our faith tells us that we have lost him only for a little while.
  
Servant of God well done;
Thy glorious warfare's past
The battle fought the race is won
And thou art crowned at last
                                 
His memorial will be preached the third Sat and Sun in June 1964, at the Enterprise Church. All old Regular Baptist ministers are invited.
THE FAMILY

Moore,  Ida With a deep feeling of love and a wonderful memory of my grandmother I will try to write a few words to commemorate her death. My grandmother Sister Ida Moore, the daughter of Harrison Moore and Mandie (Collins) Moore was born August 9, 1885 and deceased this life July 5, 1960, making her stay on earth 74 years 10months and 26 days. Sister Ida was married to my grandfather Harry Lee Moore of Garrett, Kentucky on January 23, 1903 and to this union were born9 children of which 2 preceded her in death. The seven living Children are B. V. Moore, Anise Lawson, Sarah Turner, Mandie Pratt, Artis Moore all of Garrett, Ky. Arnold Moore Lynch, Kentucky and Heldred Martin, Franklin, Ohio. Grandmother also has three step children to wit: Albert Moore, Maud Spencer all of Garrett, Kentucky and May Salisbury of Langley, Kentucky. Grandmother joined the Old Stone Coal Church of Regular Baptist forty seven years previous to her death and lived a faithful life until the Lord was pleased to call her home. She was a great defender of the regular Baptist faith and she always instructed her children and grandchildren in the wisdom and knowledge of the truth. After the death of my grandfather, Harry Lee Moore grandmother came to live with me on Stone Coal Creek at Garrett, Kentucky.  She lived with me for nine years and she was regarded as a mother and I was regarded as a son by her. The last three years of her life grandmother was afflicted with ill health but in all of her sickness she bore it with patience. Grandmother leaves to mourn her loss besides her seven children forty three grandchildren, twenty seven great-grand-children, one step-son, two step-daughters, one brother, three sisters and a host of friends.  I realize that grandmother has gone and left many to mourn her loss but the children and I can have comfort in the saying that Jesus spoke of concerning those who die believing in him when he said, Write blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence forth, ye' saith the spirit for they may rest from their labor and their works do follow them. I am glad of this promise of Jesus and I have a great consolation knowing that grandmother died believing in Jesus.  In my closing remarks let me say to all the children, during the nine years that grandmother lived with me I knew and loved her as a mother and if heaven is filled with people like my grandmother it will be a wonderful place to go. Sleep grandmother and rest from thy labor until God shall call for thy sleeping dust and say Come ye blessed of my father inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world."
Written by: her grandchild that loved her Allen Turner.

Moore, Mart    Brother Mart Moore was born in 1876 and was the son of Jack Moore and Millie Dykes Moore. He was married to Mandy Collins Moore, Sept 12, 1898. To this union was born 12 children, 6 girls and six boys, and raised nine of them; Troy, Grover, Tom, Vaughan, Bill, Clabe, Roxie, Ethel, Margaret, Millie, Laura, and Mary.  He had 52 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren. Brother Mart joined the Old Regular Baptist Church and was baptized Oct 29, 1916 by Elder J.C. Mosely and Elder E.V. Hopkins and took his fellowship in the providence Church and remained every for 24 years. He got his letter July 1940 and laid it in the Steels Creek Church and the letter was granted  for convenience He remained there until his death. Feb 1962. Brother Mart was a strong defender of the old time way and practice.  He was very plain to let you know where he stood. His wife, sister Mandy Moore was born 1878 and is still living. Brother Mart will be missed by her and his many friends in the many churches which he visited. He was faithful to fill his seat on his church time as long as he was able to attend church. Sister Mandy was baptized into fellowship of the Old Regular Baptist Church Aug 1917 by Elder J.C. Mosley and Elder E.V. Hopkins and took her fellowship in the Providence Church where she still remains a plain old fashioned Regular Baptist faith and practice. I believe Brother Mart's Soul is resting under the alter of God, waiting for the redemption of his body. I want to remind his children, grand-children and great-grandchildren that if you want to go where I believe Brother Mart has gone to rest his soul and where I believe Sister Mandy is going to rest her Soul in the near future you must be born again and serve God while you live here on earth as I believe they have gone.
A brother, I trust in hope of a glorious resurrection of the dead   Elder Green Bradley

Moore, Brother Walker When has the creature on earth been able to behold the glorious place where God is? How can we comprehend the eternal bliss and peace of those who have already ascended those portals of joy? There are the spirits of the saints which God has gathered unto himself. He who are in Christ through faith, rejoice and taste of the joy which comes down from the fountainhead of life often through this life , always anticipating and patiently awaiting the departure of this spirits to that unknown Heaven of Heavens. Yet we mourn the passing of dear ones whom we believe with great assurance have reached that great reward. Thus, we, the church (as the saints of all ages) are mourning the loss of one who was so highly gifted to sing in our midst, and who so faithfully performed the office of a deacon; but we bereave not as those who have no hope for in our grief is also mingled the hope that soon many of us shall sing with him and also behold the unspeakable glory with all those gone on before. Since the first resurrection, man has been lying down in mortal death, some through much suffering and languishing, some instantly, as was the way of release for Brother Walker. While laboring in Virginia to provide an honest living for this family, death came instantly by the crane he operated, overturning on him, on March 25, 1963. This was a great shock to his family and friends. He was born Aug, 22 1911 the son of the late General and Betts Stumbo Moore. He was 51 years 7 months and 3 days old. In Sept 1933 he was married to Annie Hamilton and unto this union was born three boys and three girls. Clinton Dean, Harold Gene, Danny Ray, Rosalie, Connie Gail and Anita Kay. Harold Gene preceded him in death several years ago. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Gleevie and Beecher of  Ray, Ohio; Zella Hamilton, Mattie Blankenship, Versie Brown, and Elma Frasure of McDowell, Ky. Brother Walker joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in Feb 1948, living a faithful and devoted life, always upholding the standard of faith to the best of his ability. His life was not only an example of love to the churches but a shining light to the communities far and wide where he was known. Their home was always such a welcome place to visit in and still is. Bless his lonely companion. In her sorrows she would say again and again , He was such a good man. We all say the same, he was always lending a helping hand to anyone who was in need, visiting the sick, willing to communicate endeavoring to keep peace and unity and love among us. How often we found him with the bible upon his knees. May his children long remember the bright example of kindness, yet firmness which he laid before them and resolve that his death was not in vain. May they become willing to seek the God whom their father served. May the church take courage and more highly dedicate our lives, with increased devotion to the great work set before us. Fight the good fight of faith; by the truth, by knowledge, by unfeigned love, by pureness and by the power of God's  Spirit. Brother Walker's funeral will be preached the fifth Saturday and Sunday in May 1964. Ministers requested were Elder Jerry Hall Sr., Grover Adkins, Banner Manns, Luther Conn and Mitchell Chaffins and others; all welcome.
Written by request of the family by one in hope  Lillie  Case.

Mosely, Julie  It is with a sad and broken heart, but by the help of the Good Lord., I will try to write an obituary of sister Julie Mosely. She was born January 14, 881 and died July 21, 1963 . She was 82 years, six months, and 14 days old. She was married to  Edd Mosely, the year of  1898 and to their union 13 children were born.  Five preceded her in death. The living are Lucy Moore, east McDowell; Bailey  Mosley, East McDowell; Pilly Howell, Orkeny, Heddie, Howell, McDowell; Arminie Hall, Drift'; Dick Mosley, Sugar Loaf; Elma Hammins Ivel Ky, and Brother  Bud Mosley, McDowell, KY.  She had 72 grandchildren and 92 great grandchildren . Sister Julie Mosley joined the old Regular Baptist  Church the year of 1948. And lived a faithful member until death. She was always loved by all who knew her. She always liked to go to church as long as  she was able to get there.  And after she was disable to go she loved to see the good brothers and sisters come to her home to sing and pray with her. Many times I have seen her when I thought she couldn't raise from her bed when we would sing the good old songs Zing she would raise from  her bed shouting and tell us she was just waiting for the Good Lord to come and take her home where she would not ever be sick any more.  She said she felt and believed with all her heart that God had pardoned her many sins along time ago, and to her children and grand-children if you ever wont to see mother again you will have to fall out with sin and close in with the mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ before it is too late. I have been in this family about 27 years. I am glad that I never gave her a short word and neither did she to me.  I never at any time heard a bad word come from her mouth.  She always gave me good council so there are many good things that I could say about this good Mother, but time and space won't permit so I will close.
WRITTEN BY HER GRANDCHILD NORA LOU MOORE AND HER SON-IN-LAW HARRY MOORE.

Mullins, Cordelia  She was born December 15, 1889 making her stay on earth 74 years 3 months and 5 days. Deceased this life March 19, 1963. She married Mack Mullins and to this union was born 12 children. Four girls and one boy preceded her in death. One brother still living. Seven children still living, two boys and five girls. Five brothers and one sister two half brothers preceded her in death. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about 20 years ago, living a good and faithful life. She was a good mother and neighbor to all, we believe as this world began to grow dim her future home began to brighten.
Written by Brother Birt Hall


Mullins, David J.   born December 30, 1882, deceased March 16, 1963. At the time he deceased he was 80 years 2 months and 17 days old. He was married to Nancy Hall June 7, 1902. To this union was born fifteen children of which four preceded him in death. He leaves his wife six girls and five boys, fifty-seven  grandchildren and sixty-six great-grandchildren. He also has three half sisters who are living. He leaves all of these together with a host of friends to mourn his loss. We believe that our loss is his eternal gain. He joined the Joppa Church of the Old Regular Baptist sometimes during the year of 1913, and lived a faithful devoted member until his  death. His wife and two daughters belong to the same church. Brother Elder Jerry Hall Sr, was by him when he passed away. When he saw Jerry he said brother I can't live. I can't live. He put his arms around Jerry's neck, cried dropped his hands and clapped them two times and was gone with no pain or struggle at all. He had been under the doctors care for two years, but he still tried to go on and work. His doctor told him he was too old for an operation but he did all he could for him. After he got past working, he walked the floor and prayed and sung. He said sometimes he would rather be dead if he could go easy and did that. We feel that he is resting from all of his labor. If all you children want to see Dad again you have to repent and be born again.
Written by the Family

Osborne, Phennie   With much sadness I will try to write an obituary of my dear mother to wit: Phennie Osborne. She was born in the year of 1873, making her stay here on earth 90 years. Mother was the daughter of Craig and Sallie Hamilton. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church for 65 years. Dad to wit, George Osborne preceded her in death. To this union were born 7 children, all preceded her in death. except myself, Charlie Osborne. Mother also has 44 grandchildren. I believe from mother and dad's life, they are resting together under the alter of god. Mother had her  membership at the Pilgrim's Home Church. She always enjoyed going to church and loved her brothers and sisters in the church.
Written by her only son Charlie Osborne

Patton, Lettie Turner   It is with sad and broken heart that I try to write an obituary of my dear sister, Lettie Turner Patton. Sister Lettie was born October18, 1884 and deceased from this life October 13, 1962, making her stay on earth 77 years 11 months and 26 days. She was the daughter of Adam and Mary Webb Turner. Both preceded her loss Two half brothers, Tom Patton and Maryland Beverly deceased from this life within a short time after her death.    In early life she was married to Monroe Vance. Unto this union was born four children two girls, Minnie and Maudie, two boys George and Wes. Three of these children preceded her in death. In her later life she was united in marriage to Pete Patton. Unto this union was born two children, Linville and Marie. The son preceded her in death. Sister Lettie joined the Old Regular Baptist Church nearly forty years ago. She was a faithful member and filled her seat in the old Church as long as she was able. She was in failing health for several years, but endured her illness with much patience. Early in the morning of October 13, 1962 God saw that she had suffered enough and sent a convoy of his Angels to McDowell Memorial and carried Sister Lettie's blessed spirit back home. Pete, I know it's sad for you to go back to the old home place where you and Sister Lettie spent many happy years together, but I feel it won't be long until you can go to her. I know you miss her and if you haven't made peace with God and prepared to meet her call upon the Lord who is able to save you and be able to meet her in a better world. To you Marie and Minnie I know how lonesome it is without dear Mother. No doubt you both would love to have Mother back, yet we would not call her back to suffer death again. Mother cannot come back to you but by the grace of God you can go to her. So girls, let me beg to you with a heart full of love-if you haven't made preparations to meet Mother in Heaven-start now.    To you grandchildren remember the good council that your Ma gave you. Sister Lettie leaves a lonely husband, two daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one brother and a wide circle of friends to mourn her loss. We trust that she has entered into a Heaven eternity where there is a glorious peace and rest until the resurrection of her body. Lord bless our memory of her.
Written by: her broken-hearted brother: William Turner

Patton, Tom   It is with a sad and broken heart that I will try to write an obituary of my dear beloved husband, Tom Patton.  He was born March 11, 1881 and deceased from this life October 28, 1962, making his stay here on earth 81 years 5 months and 16 days.  He was the son of Vina Patton and Adam Turner.  He leaves two half-brothers, William Turner and Bill Gunnels to mourn hi loss.  One sister Lettie Patton preceded him in death.  A half-brother Maryland Beverly followed him in death. In his early life he was married to Ledy Ann Slone. Unto this union was born two daughters, Clara and Alka, both surviving.  In his later years he was married to Ida Patton.  Unto this union were born seven children, two girls: Lizzie and Joann; five boys: Bruce, Adam, Lonzo, Monroe and George. My dear companion joined the Old Regular Baptist Church many years ago. The Old Beaver Church can say that he was true and faithful to its every ordinance.  He was sick for several years but endured his illness with much patience.  He loved to go to church but toward the end he was unable to fill his seat at the Old Beaver Church.  But I feel sure he never failed to be there in prayer ascending up with the Old Church unto the great throne of God.  I would like to say to my children, Don't forget the good council Daddy gave you.  Children, if you want to see your Daddy again you will have to fall out of sin and be born again.  Follow in your Daddy's footsteps. He chose a good path for you to follow. Oh how I miss his dear face in my humble home. Our home is so lonesome without him.  I don't worry about his soul.  I believe God sent a band of angels to take him to that beautiful home on high where there's no trouble, pain, death, just peace, joy and happiness forever.  I feel that he is singing around God's throne.  I feel that it won't be long until I will be singing with him in heaven. He leaves nine children, two brothers, a lonely widow and a host of friends to mourn his loss.  But we trust that our loss is his eternal gain
Written by a broken-hearted wife Ida Patton

Potter, Mardella "Granny" It is with a deep sense of duty and a contrite heart that I attempt to write an obituary of one so near and dear to me. Granny was born in Letcher County, Kentucky the daughter of William and Winnie Mullins on January22, 1871. She was married to A.B. (Brit) Potter August14, 1891. There were eleven children born to this union. Two died in infancy. The other nine are Andrew J. of Wellston, Ohio; Henry, Paintsville, Ky; Billie Perryville Maryland; Rebecca Chicago, Ill; James M. Covington, Ky; (deceased); Charlie Yeager, Ky; Harless Clintwood, Va ;Polly Ann Greenville, South Carolina and Martha Jane Whitesburg, Kentucky. The good Lord blessed Granny with the privilege of seeing nine of her children grown, married and have families of their own. Granny joined the old Regular Baptist Church at McRoberts, Ky shortly after she was married and was baptized by Elder J.C Swindall. She lived what she professed for some sixty years, always kind, considerate and ready to lend a helping hand to any worthy occasion. Granny enjoyed having her brothers and sisters in her home and prepared to take care of them the best she could. Her life is well known in Eastern Kentucky and Western Virginia. I don't deem it necessary to evaluate it here. Mother lived with me most of the time after Dad passed away.    I think the good Lord that he saw fit to let Mother stay with us so long and give me strength to administer to her wants and needs for so many years. I wish to thank everyone for their kindness and consideration during her illness. On April Second 1962 the gate was opened wide.  A gentle voice said come Open arms welcomed our Mother's Spirit home.
Written by her youngest son, Harless E. Potter.
Her memorial will be held at Little Creek Regular Baptist Church house
the Fourth Saturday and Sunday of September, 1963. Everybody Welcome.

Potter , Elder A. B. By request of his folks, I now attempt to write a short sketch of the life of our brother Elder A.B. Potter. He was born September 13, 1872, and married Mardelia Mullins, August 14, 1891 and unto this union were born eleven children two of which preceded him to the spirit's land and nine was left to mourn his loss. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1900 and lived a faithful member and minister of the gospel until the Lord called his soul to the spirit's land December 19,1929. The writer visited him in his afflictions and he was as humble as a child and his conversations were of that beautiful home which God has prepared for them that love and serve him.  Now dear children don't weep as it were that you had no hope, but when God's spirit knocks at the door of your heart let him in and you may sup with him and he with you. He says I stand at the door and knock and any man will head my voice and open the door, I will come in and sup with him and he with me.   If you ever see dear Papa you must be born again. A precious one from us is gone a gentle voice is stilled a place is vacant in the home that never can be filled. God in his wisdom did recall the boon His love has given. While his body slumbers here, his soul is saved in Heaven.
Written by Elder Jim Sanders.

Shepherd,  Laura Ousley   Laura Ousley Shepherd was born August 15, 1883. She died October14, 1962, being 79 years and one month old. She died in Greenup County, Ky at her sons home, Edgiel Shepherd Greenup County, Ky. Sister Laura was married to Brice Shepherd about 61 years ago. He preceded her in death in the year of 1936.  She leaves 7 children to mourn her loss. Minnie Prater, Edgiel and Charlie Shepherd of Greenup Ky, Aggie Cappel and Poppy Lafferty, Willard , Ohio. Henry and Sam of Hueysville, Ky. She leaves a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about 51 years ago. She lived a faithful member until her death.
Written by Newman Prater   

Stiltner, Pearl  d/o It is with much sadness that in order to comply with the request of my dear Brother Elder Mack Stiltner and Moderator of the Mt Zion Church I will try and write this obituary. Sister Pearl Stiltner was born March 3, 1901 at Soldier's Grave, Wisconsin and departed this life January 8, 1963.Being 61 years 10 months and 7 days of age..  She was the daughter of Elsworth and Jeannette Peer. The family came to the state Washington about the year of 1907, and settled in Pacific County. She was united in marriage to Elder Mack Stiltner March 18, 1918, and came to Morton, Washington the same year, where she had resided till the time of her death. To this union was born nine children. She is survived by her husband Elder Mack Stiltner and seven children, Bill of Richmond, California, Richard and Mrs. Junity Donaway of Morton, Washington; Jerry and Mrs. Colleen Blankenship of Empire, Oregon; Mrs. Cindy Bailey of Grandview, Washington; Mrs. Edward Wines of Tacoma, Washington. She is also survived by seven grandchildren two brothers and four sisters. Sister Pearl Stiltner was a faithful member of the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church of Morton, Washington, having embraced that faith in 1936. She was a faithful wife and mother and served the church every way that she could. Her gentle nature and sweet spirit brought her many friends. She was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed in the church and the community. Now the writer would like to write a few remarks concerning Brother Mack and children. Brother Mack, I know how hard it is to give up your dear companion, but you go on, stand to the old faith and never cease to preach God's Holy Word and the good counsel that you never fail to do.  Now the children, remember the good counsel Mother gave you, her love and respect. If you ever want to be with Mother again , fall out with sin.
Written by a Brother in hope of Eternal Life.   Ribern Workman.

Stumbo, Rosa     By request I will by the help of the good Lord to write an obituary of a dear Aunt and sister in the Lord, to wit Rosa Stumbo. She was born March 5, 1881and died  Feb 28, 1963. She was the daughter of John and Rhoda Moore and was married to John Morgan Stumbo. Unto this union was born 12 children, 6 boys and 6 girls. Amos, Granville, and James all of Price Kentucky; Ray and General, both of Shilio, Ohio; Adia, Rebecca, Julie and Maxie all of East McDowell, and Elva Gayheart of Shilio, Ohio. she Leaves 91 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Her husband and one son preceded her in death. She also leaves 3 brothers and 3 sisters, Zollie, Harry, Ison and J. C. ; Rhoda, Birtha and Sally, and with the family she leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. She joined the Pilgrims Rest Church and lived a faithful lift until her death. Sister Rosa was in bad health for some time, but oh that sad morning when a nephew had stopped to see her, she seemed to be so cheerful, then she had a stroke and was taken to the hospital.  Everything was done for her but nothing seemed to help. She lay there for 3 weeks then the death angel came and took her soul to rest under the alter, till that great day of the resurrection, then I believe that her and Uncle Morgan will get up together and go to Heaven both soul and body, there they will be able to sing a song. Aunt Rosa was so kind to everyone whom she met, she is greatly missed in the church and at home. So I want to say to the children  that came to live with Rosa in the church, just go on in the good old way and you that are still in sin close in with the Good Lord and get  ready to meet Aunt Rosa and Uncle Morgan again.  They left a bright and shinning light for you but you must be born again. May the Good Lord be with you always.
Written by sister in hope Arizona Caudill

Swiger, Kitty  By request, I will try to write an obituary of my dear sister in the Lord, to wit: Kitty Swiger. It was a sad day of parting when the death angel visited the happy home of Brother Herbert Swiger. How sad, no more to praise God together in this old-time Kingdom here on earth, but some sweet day I believe they will rejoice together around the great throne of God, in the glorious kingdom above,  In Sister Kitty's dying moments she said Grandma has come after me. Grandma was Sister Babe Spurlock, who preceded her in death, Sept 12, 1958. Sister Kitty was born March 14, 1924, and departed this life on earth 39 years 2 months and 9 days. She was the daughter of Kansas and Sally Meade Spurlock. Her Mother preceded her in death when about 2 years old.  She was married to Herbert Swiger, Jr. of Hazel Green, Ky December 4, 1946, to them was born 6 children 3 sons and 3 daughters, names and ages as follows: Linda Carolyn , 15 years old, Amelia Doris 14, Herbert Keith 13; Anthony Quentin 10; James Arthur 8;and Sally Leigh 3.  She leaves to mourn her loss beside her dear children and loving husband a dear old father, Kansas Spurlock Printer, Ky ; two brothers Kenneth Spurlock, Printer, Ky ; Clintos Spurlock Detroit, Mich.; and other relation, many friends. A vacant seat in the old church that brings much sadness.  She was a member of the Salisbury Church of Old Regular Baptist almost 9 years. Baptized by Elder Mack McCloud and Elder Luther Conn., and lived a faithful member until the Lord called her from this shores of time. She left a bright shining light hanging in the window for her loved ones and friends. She told her loved ones I hate to leave you, but I am going home. We believe the pearly gates swing open wide when she entered that beautiful place. I will say to her dear husband, you have been a faithful member in the Old Regular Baptist Church for years, I don't believe you grieve as one that has no hope. For the Lord Himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trump of God, and the dead in Christ shall rise first. I believe Sister Kitty will be in that number, and join in the sweet song of redemption both soul and body. So Brother Herbert, march on in the good old way. May the great God of Heaven bless you and your sweet little children and comfort you with His sweet love in your sad and lonely hours.
Written by: Elder Mack McCloud

Tackett, Mina  By the request of the family we will try to write an obituary of our dear mother and grandmother and sister-in-hope Mina Tackett. She was born July 14, 1891 and departed this life June 13 1963 making her stay here on earth 72 years. S he was married to Ben Tackett February 2, 1908 and unto this union were born eleven children, two preceded her in death, Oscar, Arthur, Ermal and Edgar Tackett, Virgie Hamilton Goldia Hall, and Nora Tackett. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, children, two brothers two sisters 44 grand children, 47 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in about the year of 1923, leaving her membership at the Old Samaria church, and lived a true and faithful member until her death. As long as she could go to church, she met everyone with a smile on her face. She was so afflicted during the last year that she was unable  to attend church like she wanted too, but this didn't keep her from praying to God. She always wanted and children to go to church and live for the Lord. Oh how I loved my dear sweet mother, no one will ever know how much we miss her since she's gone. We all miss her at home and hope some day to meet her where sickness and death is no more.
Written by her broken-hearted daughter and granddaughter
Nora Tackett and Bonnie Lou and a sister-in-hope Rutha Tackett

Tackett,  Nancy and Versie Tackett,  It is with much sadness that I try to write an obituary of Nancy Tackett and Versie Tackett. Nancy Tackett was born January 5, 1893. She deceased this life November 22,1962, making her 69 years 10 months and 17 days old. Versie Tackett was born April 4, 1901, making her 61 years7 months and 18 days old. She deceased November 22, 1962 also. They were the daughters of Enon and Sarah Tackett, who deceased this life many years ago. They were burned up along with their house. They left one brother, Georgie Tackett, along with a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. They were old maids that always lived by themselves and worked hard all their life. They went to church every Long Fork Church time. They always went rain or snow.  Nancy joined the church on the 30th day of March and was baptized the 4th Sunday in April 1952, by Elders Jessie Hampton and M. V. Burke. She was a faithful member until death. Versie didn't belong to the church, but I believe she was a good woman. They never did anything that they thought was wrong for them to do. They seemed to be so happy at all times that I would go to their house. I would always think how happy they were. It always pleased them for anyone to come and stay with them, and they just loved to feed the church members when they would be around. They would always set around the fireplace at night after their work was done and sing those good songs.      That sure was a tragic thing for us relatives to have to stand by and watch them burn up and nothing we could do. That is a night I will never forget. I saw them out working that day getting in their things to do them for the winter. Why did they have to work so hard and then die such a tragic death? But now I hope to see them in heaven some day.
Written By: their niece, Vada Burke

Tackett, Rildia  It is with much sadness that I try to write an obituary of our blessed mother. She was born October 6, 1871 deceased November 14, 1962, making her stay on earth 91 years 1 month and 8 days. She was married to William Tackett about the year 1890. To this union was born 8 children. Four preceded her in death, leaving 4 to mourn her loss. The four surviving are T. J. Tackett, Lawrence Tackett, Haley Ray and Ival Tackett. Two sisters, Margaret Lambert and Ollie Bentley, 32 grandchildren, 74 great grandchildren, and a host of friends and relatives. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church about 25 years and lived a faithful member until her death. She lived with us  for about 11 years and was sick for several years. She was most humble person I ever saw and she suffered so much. We had church in our home several times and she would get so happy and praise the Lord. Her conversation was of Heaven and the goodness of God. She said to me honey your daddy has been here and told me that he would come and take me home with him. So I believe that sad morning November 14, about 2 o'clock that daddy came and took her trembling spirit home.  There is so many good things that I could say about mother but  space won't permit.
A precious one from us is gone
A voice we love is stilled
A place is vacant in our home
That never can be stilled
Written by her heart broken daughter  Ival Tackett

Thompson, Zettie   Sister Zettie Thompson the daughter of Richard Maynard and Elizabeth Charles Maynard, was born May 4, 1893 at Zebulon, Kentucky and deceased this life about 4:20 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 1963, making her stay here 70 years and 5 days. She was so kind and thoughtful that all who knew her dearly loved her. Sister Zettie became a Christian 35 years ago and was baptized into the Burning Springs Church of Old Regular Baptist at the hands of Elder Hayes Maynard. She remained a faithful member until death took her from our midst and her soul returned to God who gave it. She was married to Garland Thompson and to this union seven children were born, four son's and three daughter's. One son Homer Thompson and one daughter Kelsie Thompson preceded their mother in death. Homer died when about seven years of age and Kelsie died in infancy. Survivors include her husband Garland Thompson; three sons Palmer Thompson, Truman Thompson, and Don Thompson all of Zebulon; two daughters Mrs. Edith Maynard and Mrs. Agnes Maynard both of Zebulon; two sisters Mrs. Cora Coleman, of Pikeville, and Mrs. Liza Ratliff, of Lookout, Kentucky; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren besides a great host of relatives and friends who are left to mourn her loss.  But we feel that our loss is her eternal gain. Like Mary she has chosen that good part which can never be taken away from her. She was not ashamed to confess the name of Christ in this world and He will not be ashamed to confess her name before His Father and the Holy Angels. Yes Garland, Palmer, Truman, Don, Edith, Agnes and you relatives and friends, let me say in the words of the poet, She has gone from earth to glory, Gone to live with Christ above, Where no sorrow can ever enter, All the peace and joy and love. Another song says to you, There are loved ones now in glory Whose dear faces we often miss. And asks the question, When you close When you close your earthly story, Will you join them in their bliss'?  I hope and pray that your answer will be, Yes I'll meet you precious loved one, When I lay my armor by, In that home with all the family, In those mansions in the skies,; My God richly bless and save everyone of us is my prayer in Jesus sweet precious and Holy Name.
Written by one she loved Elder Harold Edmonds

Tuttle, Bill  It is with much sadness I try to write an obituary of a dear loving father, Bill Tuttle. He was born December 12, 1882 and departed this life December 27, 1961, making his stay on earth 79 years and 15 days. He was married to Rebecca Tuttle in the year of 1900. Unto this union was born eight children five sons and three daughters. Five of whom preceded him in death, leaving three son's Able Tuttle, Willard Ohio; Alamander Tuttle Bevinsville, Ky; and Mark Tuttle Topmost, Kentucky. And 39 grandchildren and many friends to mourn his loss. Mother died in the year of 1941 leaving him for twenty years, after her death a lonely pilgrim to roam this unfriendly world.  But he bore it with much patience and with the hope he would meet her again where there would be no more death no pain sorrow. or pain. Father joined the Old Caney Fork Church and remained a member there for about fifty years until his death. He was faithful to his Christian duties and was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone. Father requested his funeral to be preached before he was laid in the grave and I truly believe the Lord was in the arrangements.  He was a strong believer in the Old Time Doctrine of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Oh! How we miss him but, from his life he lived before us. We believe that our loss is Heaven's gain. His body now lies in the Old Dry Creek Cemetery waiting for that great day, when the Lord shall say Come forth body change and unite with the soul and go home to Glory where saints will all rejoice in one band and be one family over there.
Written by his son and Brother in the Lord, I believe with all my heart Mack Tuttle. 

Warrens, Mandy Caudill    was the daughter of Beige and Lizzie Layne.  She was born July 31, 1902.  Death lay its cold hand upon her April 9, 1962.  Oh how much we miss her but we feel our loss is Heavens gain.  Sister Mandy was married to Albert Caudill, in early life.  They adopted on little daughter.  Brother Albert deceased this life about the year of 1940.  She later married Brother Hawley Warrens, they had no children.  But together they strived and raised her little daughter and brother Hawley's small children, that were yet at home into respectful man and womanhood.  sister Mandy joined the Old Regular Baptist Church July 5, 1952 and lived a devoted and faithful life until death.  During the last few months of her life she was very sick.  But she bore it all with patience, always looking to the Lord where ever good and perfect gift comes from.  I was with her so much through her sickness.  She never seemed to get very worried.  She would say I am putting my trust in the Good Lord,  I want his will to be done.  May the Lord bestow great blessing upon Brother Hawley, he was so faithful and patient during the long period of sickness.  Now to the rest of the family who are out of the Ark of Safety the days are swiftly passing, the seats are being emptied one by one.  We never know who will be the next one called so it is up to each individual to turn their whole heart unto God whom is full of mercy and will abundantly pardon, be ready when the Lord alls us.  We feel Sister Mandy is resting from her labor, no more pain can prey upon that body up in the glory world.  Just waiting for that great day when the Lord will see to call home all the ones who have loved and served him.
Written by a sister in hope and sister-in-law Evelyn Layne

Wicker,  Linvil   Brother Linvil Wicker was the son of Jessie and Norcy Wicker. He was born November 20, 1892, deceased this life December 4, 1962. In early life he was wed to Lizzie Campbell and to this union was born eleven children of whom the greatest part remain Columbus Wicker Mousie,  Ky; Dorothy Hays Hammondsville, Oh. Carl Wicker  Wellsville, Ohio; Hawley Wicker Hammondsville, Oh. ;Ray Wicker Germany; Delta Ratliff, Ross, Oh; James Arnold Wicker Woodbery, New Jersey; Orville Wicker Cumberland, Ky.; Freddie Wicker Mousie, Ky;. Brother Linvil joined the Old Regular Baptist Church, October 22,1950. The writer remembers his words to the public. He said, Boys don't wait until you will have to be baptized on a cot like I am. Brother Linvil Wicker was cared for by the best of hands. Sister Lizzie waited on him without giving any grievance about the work, and his children did everything in their power to help him survive. About 19 years ago he was caught between two rocks and was paralyzed from his waist down. He bore it all with patience and we feel our loss is heaven's gain. He leaves his children, wife, 8 brothers, and sister, 20 grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Let me say to his children if you ever want to meet dad then you will have to make peace with God in this life, it is the only choice we have. As John says prepare the way of the Lord an make his paths straight.''
Written by request: Elder Burton Howard
   
Williams, Myrtle Malissie    It is by the request of Sister Nicie Rice that I will try in my unworthy feelings to write a short obituary of her dear and beloved sister in the flesh and also in the Lord, to wit Sister Myrtle Malissie Williams. The daughter of Hiram Conn, Sr and Katherine Howell Conn. She was born January 28, 1900 and departed this life October 18, 1962, making her stay here in this world 62 years 8 months and 18 days.    She leaves two brothers and one sister and one half brother, to wit Charley L. Conn of Dana, Ky; Henry Conn and Mrs. Elmer Rice of Banner, Ky; D. M. Conn of Catlettsburg, Ky; and a host of relatives and friends, Brothers and Sisters in the church to mourn her absence. She was united in marriage to John S. Williams in May 1917 and unto this union was born no children. Her husband preceded her in death October1, 1956. She later married Willie E. Akers and was divorced some two years before her death. Sister Myrtle's youngest brother, Henry made his home with her after their father died. Sister Myrtle lived close to me most of her life, and she was a good neighbor.  Sister Nicie, I know you miss her very much because you both were so near and dear to one another. But I believe you have that sweet hope of seeing her again in that Beautiful and Sweet Home That Our Blessed Savior went to prepare for all the Redeemed of the Lord. What a happy meeting that will be when we can hear that sweet voice say, Come Ye Blest of the Lord. Then there will be no more heart aches nor sorrows, for the people of God.  Sister Myrtle joined The Little Salem Church of Old Regular Baptist, May 21, 1950, and was baptized by Brothers Johnie and Tack Hall, and she lived a faithful and obedient member until our Great God saw fit to call her from this troublesome world, of pain and sorrow, to a more Beautiful Home than she ever knew before. So may God Bless you children to love one another and live in peace, and may He bless you to meet all your loved ones around The Throne of God.
Your unworthy friend and brother, I hope Allen W. Akers.

Workman, Elder Oliver--  Elder Oliver Workman was born in McDowell county, West Virginia in the year of 1884. And was called from this life to a better home on October 3, 1962. Making his stay on earth 77 years 11 months and three days. He was the son of Elder Ribern Workman and Mary Jane Sizemore. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Damron in the year of 1904. To this union was born thirteen children.  His wife and five children have preceded him in death. Elder Oliver Workman leaves four son's and four daughter's to mourn his death. His son's are: Ribern of Messy rock, Washington; Garley and Cecil of Riffe, Washington; and Rev. Silas Workman of Lyndon, Washington; daughters Ann Stamper, Irene Lane, and Mable Godfrey of Mossyrock, Washington; and Carrie Godfrey of Centralia, Washington.     Five brothers: Alec Workman of Swiss Home Oregon, Edward Workman, of Centralia, Washington; Andrew Workman of Blue Lake, California; and Earl Workman of Hocomb, Washington. Five sisters Rebecca Rose of Riffe, Washington; Pearl Martin San Diego California; Bernice Porter of Sapanaway, Washington; Goldie Smith of Aberdeen, Washington; Rose Blakely of Raymond, Washington;  He also had 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.   Elder Oliver Workman came to the state of Washington in the year of 1905. He spent most of his life in Lewis County as a logger. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1926 and was ordained to the ministry in 1938. He was sick for 2 months and bore his sickness with patience. He passed away at his home in Mosseyrock, Washington. We know that our loss is his Eternal Gain.  Brother Oliver Workman's door was always open to his church brothers and sisters far and near. He was loved by all who knew him. He was blessed with children who loved him and wanted him to have the best of care. For the last few years they saw that he had dinner for all his Church Brothers and Sisters on meeting times. We know that God givith and taketh away and that he knows best but it has been hard for the Western Union Church to give him up. He always said, when his work here on earth was done he was ready. We feel our loss was Heavens gain.
Written by: a Brother in hope and who loved him as a father: Earnest Church.

Wright,  Richard Brous   It is with a sad and aching heart I will try to write the obituary of my beloved husband. He was born December 24, 1886 being 76 years1 month and 6 days old. He was the son of the late Martin and Jane Winters Wright, and deceased January 30, 1963. He was a faithful husband and a good father to his family and gave his children good advice. He was the father of five children, three boys and two girls. he also has twelve grandchildren. He joined the Regular Baptist Church 8 years ago and was baptized by Brother Squire Hamilton and Brother Jesse Osborn.  He attended church when he was able but could not walk good, and had to use a walker. But he enjoyed being with his brothers and sisters in the Lord. He would talk to his children and me that when the Lord called him he was ready to go. And children if you want to see daddy again you will have to make peace with God and you can see him again. Our home is sad and lonely with grief which fills every heart. We hope to meet dear father and never more to part.
Written by: his wife Minnie Wright.


Submitted by Donald Givens