NEW SALEM ASSOCIATION
OLD REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCH
OBITUARIES-1967

Adams, Julia --With much sadness we will try to write an obituary of our loving Mother Julia Adams. She was the daughter of Valentine and Victoria Lowe of Pike County.  She was married to Fred Adams May 1, 1906. To this union was born six children, four daughters and two sons. and nine grandchildren seven great-grandchildren to mourn her loss. She became a member of  The Old Regular Baptist church thirty five years, she was a member of The Old Beaver Church.  She was born June 7, 1889 and deceased this life May18, 1967 at the age of 76. It came as a great shock to all her family and friends. There are no words can express our loving thoughts of our sweet Mother. We all loved her so good. She lived to see all her children confess in the Lord. We all are living in hopes of meeting our blessed Mother again and our Heavenly Father in Heaven.
Written by her broken hearted family and grandson. Larry Dean Conley

Akers, Melle   It is with a very sad heart and the most unworthy feelings that I have ever had. Good Lord help me that I may be able to fill the request of and write a short obituary of a dearly beloved Sister-in-law and I trust I am her Brother in the Lord, to wit: Sister Melle Akers. But whether I am her Brother or not, I feel she was one of the lilies that he came down in his garden to feed amongst. Sister Melle was the daughter of the late I.L. (Nick) and Lathania (Smiley) Clark. She was born Sept 16, 1878, and when God saw that she suffered enough to meet that appointment that He made unto man, on September8, about 1:00 P.M. I feel that God sent a convoy of angels to waft that spirit back to the bosom of God from which it came. Sister Melle liked seven days of being 89 years of age. She was united in marriage to B.K. (Ben) Akers, December 27, 1899, and unto this union was born three dear children: French, Dixie, and Forest Love. They all have preceded her in death. Love left three children to wit: Glenn, Robinette, Dana, Ky, Mrs. Bill Williams, Ashland, Ky, and Mrs. Junior Conn, Dana , Ky. Sister Melle had been in failing health for several years. She was unable to help herself for the last few months, but she bore her afflictions with great patience, for the past few weeks, she would suffer so much, she would slap her little feeble hands and praise the Lord in the midst of her pain and suffering, and beg Sweet Jesus to come and take her home. Then when she would get easy, she would slap her hands and say no, I am willing to suffer every pain that God wants me to. Some time ago, I went to see her and she said, Allen I have seen my Home. I know where I am going to, and all I have to do now is just lat here and suffer and wait until Gods calls for me. She told Brother Ben, that she was with her Dad and Mother and his Dad and Mother often and she could feel them with her. She said, I know they are waiting for me. Last Sunday I was sitting by her bed and she looked at me and said, is Ma and Pa gone. I told her yes she said they just come and stay a few minutes at a time and they don't talk just look at me and go away smiling. Ben and I have been together a long time we have helped each other, but now I can't help any more, but he still waits on me. I know that I have got just a few more days to stay with him, then I am leaving him with his brothers, and I wont you to see that he is treated good and taken care of''. I said, Sister Melle, I know that his grandchildren will be good to him, but as long as I have a home he will have one. Bless her heart it seemed like her care and worries was for him. She would have him sit beside her and she would all the time be patting his hand and cheeks as though she knew that she would be leaving him soon. On the 3rd Sunday in July after Communion was over at the church, several members went to her house and let her take the bread and wine. Then the sisters washed her feet and she washed one of their feet and it made her so happy, she praised God and thanked Him for sparing her to take the foot washing one more time, The next day Brother Ben said she told him to lay down and take a nap and she thought she could too, and when he awoke it was dark and she was sitting on the side of her bed laughing and said, You liked to have slept all night didn't you? I haven't been asleep and I have had the best day for a long time, I have just been sitting here watching, the room has been full of spirits flying around. Brother Ben you have been so faithful and God has blessed you with health and strength that you could stand by her and wait upon her like you have. I feel that God has a reward laid up for you too. Last Sunday evening, Sister Melle wanted to be taken to the hospital. They thought she a little better. Saturday Dewey Howell was in to see her and she told him to go back home and stay with his Mother and let Millie come and see her and he promised her that he would, but within an hour she dropped her head and fell asleep to awake no more until The Trumpet shall sound and the dead in Christ shall rise to meet the Lord in the mid way of the air. Then I believe Sister Melle will rise to praise the Lord forever and ever. Sister Melle joined The Old New Salem Regular Baptist Church the first Sunday in July, 1910, and was baptized by old Brother John M. Akers and I believe her profession until about 1:00 P.M. Saturday, and now she has gone to receive her reward. She was given off in an arm from New Salem to organize The Little Salem Church and she lived a faithful and obedient member until her death. The church mow has another vacant seat but I don't think the other members will forget who filled that seat. So Brother Ben, I pray God to bless you and hold you up and help you to see all the good things that Sister Melle saw and now to Loretta and Junior, I feel that God will bless and reward you for being so good to your Grandma and Grandpa, and to Glen and Leon, you were so good to come and help when you were needed. I hope God will bless you all to live a long and peaceful life together, and may God grant you to have the faith that Sister Melle had, and Arnold and Freeda, I believe that Sister Melle loved you as her own children, you were both good and kind to her. Children, be good to your Grandpa. You won't have him with you much longer. Be good to one another and love one another with great love that Granny showed that she loved you with in that letter that she left for you. Sister Melle leaves her dear husband, Ben Akers, one sister, Mrs. Willie Wallen of Banner, Ky, three grandchildren eight great-grandchildren, a host of Brothers and Sisters relatives and friends to mourn her passing. I feel that there is one more under the Alter ready to give the praise while eternity rolls.
Written by her unworthy Brother, I hope Allen W. Akers

Bentley, Reba Yonts --  God moves in a mysterious
                                    His wonders to perform;
                                    He plants His footsteps on the sea;
                                    And rides upon the storm.

                                    His purpose will ripen fast,
                                    Unfolding every hour;
                                    The bud may have a bitter taste,
                                    But sweet will be the flower.

Job said, The price of a virtuous woman is far above rubies the heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, she riseth also while it is yet night and giveth meat to her household, she is not afraid of the snow she looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not of the bread of idleness and in her tongue is the law of kindness.   Forty-eight years ago on July 28, 1918 when our country was engaged in a great world war, a little girl was born into the home of Richard and Helen Brown Yonts. They called this little girl, Reba. And Reba grew up to be just such a woman that Job spoke of.   Early in life Reba met and married Enoch Otho Bentley and to this union was born 11 children six boys and five girls. Ten are still living; Mrs. Paul Mason, Isom ; Mrs. Nelson Pfleger Indianapolis, Ind.; Enoch Arden Bentley, in the Navy at Dam Neck Va., Roger Wayne Bentley, Tucson Arizona; Mrs. Larry Meadows, Clay City, Ky; Carlis Grant Bentley, Richard Stephen Bentley, James Elbert Bentley, Mora Elizabeth Bentley and Debra Lynn Bentley, all at home. Pamela Karen preceded her mother in death.   She also leaves besides her husband and children, her mother Mrs. Ellen Younts, five brothers Warren Younts, McRoberts; Wilmer Younts, Jenkins; Don Younts Tuscon, Arizona; Robert Yonts, Fayetteville, N.C. and D.A. Yonts. Idaho; and one sister Mrs. Robert Tackett also of McRoberts, also five grandchildren. Words can never tell what a wonderful family were the Enoch Otho Bentleys. They lived for many years on Millstone Creek and reared their family here. A few years ago they moved to Clay City and was sadly missed by all of us left here on Millstone. Reba was always a good woman, she was the kind of person that always said the right thing to the right person at the right time, so she truly was loved by all that knew her, and that was a great number of people.  For several years Reba was afflicted with a liver disease but bore her sickness with much patience. Several years ago she began to realize a need of the guiding hand of the King of Kings, so she turned to this great King and sought help from Him who is the giver of good and perfect gifts, and whose hand is ever extended to those who come to Him. Reba whose hand is ever extended to those who come to Him.  Reba received this gift, which is a ticket through the ever open gates that lead into that beautiful city that lieth four square, where there is no night. In October she joined the Regular Baptist Church and was baptized by Elder Burt Howard. We feel so thankful that Reba was able to go home and be with the children and Enoch for Christmas for she loved them all so much.   But just after Christmas she became worse and had to return to the hospital, when just a few days later Reba used that ticket and entered into that good land where there is no suffering or pain or sorrow and God Himself is the light of that city and will wipe away all tears from every eye. There she will be waiting for Enoch and her children to join her.

Blackburn, Mary --Mary Hopkins Tackett Blackburn was born February 7,1877, and departed this life February 14, 1967, at the age of 90 years, 7 days. She was born in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Elder N. T. Hopkins and Nancy Jane Johnson Hopkins.  Early in life she married Lawrence Tackett and to this union was born five children. Her husband and three of the children Noma, Stallard, and Ballard preceded her in death several years ago. Later in life she married George W. Blackburn and unto this union was born a son, Hutson Blackburn. Also she leaves a brother, Jay Hopkins, two stepdaughters Emma Blackburn Rowe and Lula Blackburn Tackett, seventeen grandchildren, twenty nine great-grandchildren and twelve great-great-grand-children to mourn her passing.  About sixty three years ago, she joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Jones Chapel at Robinson Creek, and placed her membership in the Caney Creek Church. In 1914 she came with an arm from the Caney Creek Church. All this time she was a faithful and devoted member of the church. Your memory, Mom is a keepsake with which we shall never part, though God has you in His keeping , you will always be in my heart.
Written by: her son George D. Tackett

Bolen,  Tivis and Jane Bolen --   I will try to write an obituary of Tivis Bolen and Jane Conley Bolen who were married in their young days. To this union was born 10 children. Jane had one before marriage, Felix Coburn, two died in infancy, one, May Bolen at age 17 leaving seven children to mourn their loss. Elza Bolen; Kennell Bolen at Mousie, Ky, Maudie Conley, at McGuffey, Oh, Rosa Bolen at Jackson, Ohio. They also have 53 grandchildren, 106 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren at Tivis Bolen's death. Jane Bolen joined the Regular Baptist Church July first Sunday and was baptized 1912. Tivis joined in the year 1914. Both belonged to Stone Coal Church. They both worked on a farm to raise their children. They also attended their church regular and was faithful members. Jane Bolen died February 7, 1951 after her death about seven years, Tivis married Larabell Slone whom he also leaves to mourn his loss. He went to church as long as he was able to walk, he would try to go.  I want to say to the children and grandchildren to think over the many good things they did and the good advice they gave them and try by the help of God to meet them in a better and happier home than this. Tivis died February 19, 1966 at the age of 94 years 11 months and 19 days.
Written by Beece Bolen and his son Elza Bolen

Bowling, Heen --It is with great sorrow and sweet memories that I attempt to write an obituary of our beloved Father and step-father to wit: Heen Bowling. He was the son of the late Hannah Adkins Bowling and Don Bowling. He was born February 26, 1883 on Marrowbone Creek of Pike County. He passed away September 19, 1966at the Methodist Hospital at Pikeville, Ky being 83 years 6 months and 24 days at the time of his death.  Early in life he was married to Rilda Blankenship. To this union was born two boys Manson Bowling of Chicago and Markis Bowling of Bowling Ford, one daughter Fairy Bell, who preceded him in death. He also was a step-father to her son Charles Bowling who preceded him in death. Later in life he was married to Ella Castle. to this union was born on son, John L. Bowling of Williamson  Ratliff of Toledo, Oh., and Mrs. Delpha Little of Perrysburg, Ohio. He also was a stepfather to two of her children, Mrs. Stella Gibson of Gauley Bridge, W. Va., and Early Smith of Long Acre, W. Va.,  On October 29, 1940, he was married to my mother Ella Kiser. He was truly a father to her five children, three stepsons, Corbett Newsome of Caney Creek, Homer Newsome of Harman, Va. and Hillard Newsome of Louisville, Ky. two stepdaughters Mrs. Dixie Lonney of Caney Creek and Mrs. Nadine Tackett of Louisville, Ky. He also leaves two brothers to mourn his loss, Don Bowling of Lookout, Ky, and Mont Bowling of Caney Creek. Forty eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren we feel our loss is Heavens gain.  I can truthfully say he was a wonderful father to us. He was always ready to aid and give us good council. Such sweet memories I have, when we were small children. How he worked in the fields with us and around the fireside at night. We were so happy in our cottage home. He always told us how to talk to people, to love and respect older people. He was a poor father here on this old earth but Oh! the sweet memories of a true father's love will ever make me thankful for him.  He didn't belong to any church here on earth. He loved and always attended the Old Regular Baptist Church at Caney Creek. He told me and my good wife in March before he passed away, that the good Lord showed him his home and that he had to wait that he couldn't come now. He told me of that narrow path he saw and was walking on. He became so humble and childlike in his last days, never wanting to cause Mom any trouble. He would say you have enough to do. I thank God that He and Mom lived a many happy years together When we go home now, it's not the same. The only thing we have is sweet memories and the sweet hope that some day we can all meet again. If we will repent and live for Jesus. Children, if you haven't prayed to God for forgiveness, please do so before it is to late. You must be born again.  A few months ago in a dream. I went to a big city to search for him. I found him in a house as white as snow. He was in bed asleep. I said I won't disturb him. he said Hillard I looked and he was as white as snow. I said Heen, how is your soul? He said Everything is fine. I have a hope when sweet Jesus calls, he will get up from his rest and go home to ever be with the Lord. Please children let me beg you to start today to make Heaven your home. If you only knew the happiness in serving this great God, you would never serve Satan again. Children and stepchildren, you can go see Daddy again if you will repent and be born again. I think God that Alpha, Stella, and I gave him the flowers while he was here. Mom trust in God that some sweet day we all will meet our loved ones where parting is no more.
Written by his stepson, Brother Hillard Newsome

Boyd,  Edna-- By request of the family, but with an unworthy feeling, I will write a short obituary of our dear sister in Christ. She was born April 23, 1909 , the daughter of Greenberry and Dolly Smith Watson. She departed this life August 9, 1967,at home at the age of 58 years. She was married to Manuel Boyd, who preceded her in death, February 27, 1950. To this union was born seven boys and four girls, Aaron, Samuel, Sidney all of new London, Ohio, Wliford, Nathaniel, Billie and Hazie of Dana, Ky., Mrs.. Julie Lawson of Honaker, Ky; Eula, Judy, and Gereda of Dana, Ky. She leaves her mother, five brothers and three sisters to mourn her passing along with a host of friends.    Sister Edna joined the Little Dove Regular Baptist  church August 1953 and was baptized by the late Elder Tack Hall. She moved her membership to Little Salem Church where she remained until death. She will be missed by all who knew her. So may God bless her children to be good to each other.
Written by her Pastor Elder  Walter L. Akers .

Brewer, Laura --With a sad heart, I will try to write an obituary of my mother Laura Brewer, age 73 years and 11 days old. Mother died January29, 1967. Mothers health was bad for a long time, but she was able to go about the house, until the morning of her death. She was rushed to the Southern Hills Hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio and was dead on arrival.  Mother was a native of Pike County, She moved to South Shore, Kentucky a few years ago. She attended the South Shore Church as often as she was able, but she was a member of The Little Creek Church at Yeager, Kentucky. She was the widow of the late Will Brewer, and she left to mourn her loss three sons, Press Brewer of Robinson Creek; Ky; Millard brewer Route 2 Pikeville, Ky; and Billie Brewer of South Shore, Ky, and two daughters Lela Coleman of Robinson Creek, Ky; and Emma Mercer of South Shore, Ky; one brother Eli Gibson, Route 2, Ky; one sister Martha Gibson of South Shore, Ky and 34 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. Mother joined The Old Regular Baptist Church at Little Creek several years ago and attended her home church as often as she could. The Church has lost a good member and the children has lost a good mother. Mother is now resting in the Coleman Cemetery at Collins, Ky. We buried Mother beside Dad who died December 10 1947. There might be much more that I could say but the life she lived has already told the story. So farewell Mother, for now. We miss you so much. We love you so much. Rest in peace.
Written by her son  Millard Brewer

Bridgeman, John Morgan  -- It is with a sad heart I will try by the help of the Lord to write a short obituary of a dear old brother in the Lord, to wit: Brother John Morgan Bridgeman. Brother Morgan was born August 22, 1892, the son of Floyd and Mary Bridgeman, at Wales, Kentucky, in Pike County, He was called away April 15, 1967 making his stay here on earth 74 years, 7 months and 24 days. He was married to Rissie Hall in 1916 and to this union were born five children. One of them preceded him in death as an infant and the other son was called away in 1963.  Brother Morgan joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Galax, Virginia the 3rd day of May, 1965. Brother Morgan was not able to attend his church too much before he died. I can remember long before Brother Morgan joined the church how he loved to hear the old songs of Zion and help  us sing them. He would sit and talk to us about how he would love to be able to go back to the hills and hear the good Brethren preach.  He will be remembered by many people by the way he loved to have people visit his home before they left Kentucky. Brother Morgan leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn his leaving us. I would like to say to his sweet children and dear wife, if you haven't been thinking about your soul, now is the best time you will ever have to start. Fall out with sin and get the Lord on your ticket to where Daddy has gone. May the Lord of all mercy be with you all. Written by John and Jim Frazier, Brothers in Chris

Brown, Wilburn -- It is with a sad aching heart and lonely feeling but also a thankful heart, thankful that our dear loving father, Wilburn Brown of Robinson Creek, Kentucky was spared to live to see six out of seven of his children come to the Old Regular Baptist Church of Robinson Creek and tell their experience and were baptized by qualified ministers. He gave his hand to become a member of this old church on the first Sunday in September of 1956. God was so good to him, let him live on this great foot stool for 80 years.  He was born June 13, 1887, and departed this life December24, 1966. He was the son of the late Jasper and Rosa Howard Brown, He leaves to mourn his departure his loving wife Tannie Brown, and two daughters, Vasie Flanery and Rosa Cole all of Robinson, Creek. The Elder Northern Brown, Elder Alvin Brown and Russel Brown of Robinson, Creek, Ballard Brown and Johnny Brown of Columbus, Ohio. There were eleven children born to this union. Three girls and one boy preceded him in death. He has twenty-eight grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren to mourn his loss.    His daughters-in-law and sons-in-law thought of him as they to him. His grandchildren thought as much of him nearly as their father. We know that our loss is Heaven's gain. We sincerely believe he welcomed the exchange from the old afflicted body to a body likened unto Christ's most glorified body in the morning of the great and noble resurrection. He desired the white robe that God has promised him and he slipped away quietly in his sleep on the cold and snowy morning before Christmas the year of 1966.If it were possible form him to speak back to his wife, children and loved one she would say, I am home in Heaven where the weak are strong, where the blind can see, where the deaf can hear, and the lame can walk as I wanted to the last days on earth of my natural life. But there is a vacant place in our home which can never be filled and a vacancy in our heart which we cannot explain for the loss of our dear loving father. Our home is lonesome, our family circle has been broken down here on earth but we are praying it will not be broken up in Heaven where parting will come never no more. We feel he is far much better off than we, he has paid the debt that we all must pay, he is at rest without pain, trouble and sorrow. We often sit and talk of him and speak of how he had to die. to think he could not say goodbye before he closed his eyes. We would not wish him back if we could in this old land of sin, trouble, and sorrow. We, mother and children, would like to give our heartfelt thanks to every one who has been so good and wonderful to the family in this time of so great a loss of our dear loving father, Wilburn Brown.
Written by the family.

Bryant, Delilah -- It is with much sadness that I attempt to write an obituary of my dear mother, Delilah Bryant. She was born Nov.25, 1898, and died February 2, 1966, making her 67 years, two months and eight days old. She was the daughter of Sidney and Mary Akers Bryant and married Willard Bryant on September 16,1920. Unto this union was born seven children, four boys and three girls. Two boys, one daughter and her husband preceded her in death, therefore leaving four children to mourn her loss. She also leaves 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. Mother joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in July1965,although she was never able to attend church. She was bedfast for over two years before she died, but she bore her sickness with patience. She dreamed on Sunday night before she died Wednesday morning that she just had two days to live, and at three o'clock Wednesday morning the death Angel came and took her. She told my brother-in-law the day before she died that she was going to that beautiful Home on high. So children if we ever see Mother again, we will have to fallout with sin and be born again and live foe the same God that Mother did. I believe I will meet my Mother around the great Throne some sweet day where we won't have to part anymore.
Written by: her heart-broken daughter    Gladys Mullins

Burke, Epp--Epp Burke born February 18, 1890, and died March 12, 1967making his stay on earth 77 years and 22 days. He was married to Nancy Elswick, April 7, 1920, and unto this union was born 13children, nine girls and four boys, five girls preceded him in death. He had 22 grandchildren and one grandson. He has three brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss.  Brother Epp joined the Long Fork Church of Old Regular Baptist Church the fourth Saturday night in June and was baptized the fourth in July, 1951. He was a faithful attender at church as long as he was able to walk. He was at church when he took sick, and was never able to go much more. We feel that Brother Epp is resting from all his labors, and his works do follow him. We believe that in the resurrection when he comes to collect his jewels home that Brother Epp will be in that first resurrection and both soul and body will go to heaven.  May I say in my closing as the Psalmist David said he is gone and can no more come to you, but by the grace of God you can go to him. So if you want to see Daddy again. you must fall out with sin and be born again, not of a corruptible seed, but by an incorruptible seed, by the word of God that liveth and Abideth forever,
Written by a Brother in hope Elder Monroe Jones.

Burke,  Mary Alice -- By the request of Brother Birchfield and much sadness I will write an obituary of Sister Mary Alice Burke. She was the daughter of Brother Birchfield Burke and Louise Burke. Sister Mary Alice was born September 28, 1903 and deceased February 19, 1967. She lived here on Earth 63 years,3 months and 21 days. Sister Mary Alice was never married, she joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in May 1933and took her fellowship with the Joppy Church the first Saturday in June 1933. She lived a faithful life until her death.   Sister Mary Alice leaves father and mother two brothers six sisters to mourn her loss here on earth. I feel their loss will be Heaven's gain. I want to say to Sister Mary Alice's brothers and sisters if any of you haven't made peace with the Lord, if you ever want to see your sister again, live for Jesus. I feel her soul is at rest, just waiting for the Judgment Day, when the trump shall sound and all that are in the grave shall come forth and will unite with the spiritual body.
So I want to say in the close of this obituary is
written by    Mary Alice's uncle, Elder Joe Burke, and is in hope of Eternal

Collins, Judy Howell --Judy Howell Collins, daughter of the late Joel Howell and Marinda Hall Howell was born October 10, 1885 and departed this life October 19, 1964, making her stay here79 years and 9 days.  In early life she was married to Casel Collins who preceded her in death March 10, 1955. They shared life's joys sorrow and hardships together 54 years. She never seemed to be satisfied after his death. They had 12 children of their own and raised 2 grandchildren and one of Dad's nephews. Two children Mertie and Lawrence, preceded them in death. Three daughters and seven sons survive. Ted Collins of Minnie, Ky ; Tilden Collins of Drift, Ky ; Preston Collins and Noah Collins of Printer, Ky.; Clinton Collins of Ravenswood, West Va. ; Ed Collins Shiloh, Ohio and John Collins of Hollywood, Florida ; Mary Daniels ;Trenton, Michigan ; Arietta Machowiez of Trenton, Michigan and Vernie Messinger of Drift, Ky, with whom she made her home       She also had 32 grandchildren 24 great-grandchildren. They both were baptized into the fellowship of the Old Regular Baptist Church in August 1938 by Elders Earl Howard and Aaron Pack and lived a good clean life until their departure They always had their fellowship at Old Beaver Church.

Collins, Nancy Ann Honeycutt --With the power and grace of God, I will try to write the obituary of our dear grandmother Nancy Ann Honeycutt Collins She was the wife of James A. Garfield Collins of Weeksbury, Kentucky. Grandmother was about the age of 79 when she departed this life. She died February 2,1967. She was the mother of ten children, of which five are still living.  These five are Mrs. Myrtle Ward, River, Ky; Mrs. Maggie Hall Britten, Michigan, and Mrs. Dana Mae Spivey, Tecumseh, Michigan. She was the grandmother of 29 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Grandmother was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church for 45 years. She loved to go to church and she did, until sickness came, and she was unable to go.  No doubt but what they missed her when became disable to fill her seat and see her clap her warm and gentle hands, and praise the Lord which I believe was one of her many gifts. But no one will miss her like her husband ; children and those who loved her, because we all loved her so very much. Grandmother became sick in September of 1966 and she endured her sickness with patience. She loved to see her good friends come in and talk to her and always greeted them with a big warm smile and welcomed them in. Grandmother leaves on this earth three sisters Sarah Banks of Knott County, Virgie Reedy of Floyd County, and Leona Roberts.  There is one thing about grandmother I shall never forget. and that was to hear her sing the song she loved so well Little Dove. And I feel deeply in my heart she is singing this song for Jesus now. God made a wonderful grandmother, the grandmother who never grows old, because he made her smile of the sunshine and her heart of pure gold. And in her eyes he placed bright shiny stars, and in her cheeks, fair roses you see.  God made a wonderful grandmother and he gave this dear grandmother to me. In my sadness, I would like to say to her children and grandchildren if you want to see grandmother again, step out of the ways of sin and confess these sins to Jesus, because if we miss grandmother and heaven we would surely miss everything.
Written By her baby Granddaughter Nancy.                            

Combs, Doris M --The obituary  of Doris M. Combs, daughter of Bee and Sally Moore, born December 16, 1906, deceased May 28, 1967. In early life she was wed to Granvill Combs. To this union was born five children, James H., William, Charlie B., Jacqueline and Gertrude M. Combs.; twelve grandchildren, one grandchild.  Although, Doris never joined the church, she was a good wife and mother. Brother Granvill tells she prayed for the Lord to have mercy on her, and just before she passed away she turned her head and smiled. So we believe our loss is Heaven's gain. The Bible says Write blessed are the dead that dies in the Lord from henceforth says the Spirit they do rest from their labor and their works do follow them. So to the family Mother is gone. She can't come back to us, but you can go where Mother is. Her memorial will be preached May 2nd Saturday and Sunday 1968 at the Little Ettie Church.
Written by: Elder Burt Howard

Conn, Harrison     With much sadness I will try to write an obituary of my beloved Brother, Harrison   Conn. We believe he has gone to live with Jesus. He was born June 25, 1892 and answered the great summons from on high, in the Methodist Hospital, Oct 10,1966 at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 15 days. He was the son of Silvester and Charity Spears Conn. He was united in matrimony to Hester Sturgill Conn, who preceded him in death thirty four years ago. To this union was born three children one son and two daughters. One daughter preceded him in death. The son Wesley Conn of Florida. the daughter is Miss Barbara Conn of Pikeville, Ky; where the father and daughter lived happy together many years. Left to mourn his loss is one son and one daughter, one brother, Melvin Conn, Harold, Ky; the only living of the family, many friends and a vacant seat in the church. Brother Harrison enlisted into fellowship of the Old Regular Baptist Church Nov 9, 1958. He was baptized by his two nephews, Elder Noah May and Elder Luther Conn. He took his membership to Pikeville Church and finally came to Mother's Home Church, where he was assistant clerk and treasure. Dear brother's labor in this old toilsome world was school teacher and bookkeeping. He was highly honored for his service in World War l. Brother Harrison was a strong believe in the old time doctrine and went far and near to hear it preached. The writer heard Brother Harrison tell of his Warfare and troubles in this old world, after long suffering and praying he would never forget the place where the great God of Heaven born his soul. Then he had a great desire to be baptized and take a seat in the old church with the redeemed of God. Oh how hard to part from my baby bother. In our early life we went to school together. Thank the dear Lord who blessed us to sing the old time songs of Zion with wisdom of our salvation, and rejoice in the love of God in the old church together several years before parted. We believe Brother Harrison has gone to reap his reward, and now resting in the Paradise of God with his loved ones gone on before. When the great God of Heaven comes in his glory to gather his elects home, we believe Brother will be in that great number no man can number, and with Joy, joining the great song Redeemed; Redeemed both soul and body.
Sad and sudden was the hour
Never thought his death so nigh
The pain of parting without farewell
Written by his Brother Elder Melvin Conn

Cooley, Manda Turner --Mrs. Manda Turner Cooley, daughter of Job and Cynthia Allen Turner, was born July 15, 1880 at Eastern, Kentucky where she lived her entire life. She was married to the late Harry Crayton Cooley. Eleven children were born to this union, of whom four Ruth, Joe, Savage and Oak preceded her in death. Surviving children are Mrs. Chester Allen Hueysville, Ky ; Mrs. Johnie Gayheart Plymouth, Ohio; Mrs. Irby Hensley Langley, Ky ; Mrs. Blance Castle Prestonsburg, Ky; W. W. Cooley Lexington, Ky ; Jobe and Orville Cooley both of Eastern, Kentucky. Other survivors include a sister Mrs. A. L. Spencer Eastern, Kentucky 38 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cooley lived a rich and full 86 years of which almost one-half was spent as a devout Christian. She was a member of the Bethel Regular Baptist Church for 30 years. Her daily deeds were living proof of her firm religious convictions. She had a special affection for children and her many grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren had more than the natural fondness for a Grandmother and this love was reciprocated. The family was blessed in having her have an exceptionally alert mind, even during her senile years, and during her last two months when her suffering became intense, she bore it all well and left the greatest hope possible-she was going home. Leaving the family with this great affirmation she went to rest, Wednesday. October 5, 1966 at 10:05 A.M.
Written by the Cooley Family

Damron, Spurrell     It is with a sad and heavy heart that I try to write of the wonderful life of a faithful and devoted Brother in Christ, Spurrell Damron. He was born Sept25, 1878 and deceased this life June 7, 1965, making this stay here on earth 87 years 8 months and 13 days. He was the son of the late Rubern Damron and Mollie Branham Damron. He was born in Pike County , Ky.  He was married to Evline Kidd and unto this union was born twelve children two boys and ten daughters. His wife and six children preceded him in death. Brother Spurrell is survived by six daughters; Mrs. Della Case, Mrs. Case, Mrs. Rena Hughes of Pike County, Ky, Mrs. Masil Collins, Mrs. America Kidd and Miss Alpha Damron of Honaker, Ky, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends to mourn his loss. Brother Spurrell was a long member of the Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ. He joined the church more than fifty years ago and took his membership with the New Salem Church where he also was ordained as a Deacon and served faithfully until death. Brother Spurrell was a wonderful script anion and one of our strongest defenders, as a deacon the church ever had. He earnestly contended for the faith which was delivered to the saints. He was humble and obedient to Christian virtues. He was an able student of the Holy Book which was his daily companion. He loved righteousness and honesty, and he despised evil in the church. He was humble but frank. He was always asking for divine guidance and he did not hesitate to call the attention of others when he thought they were doing wrong. Brother  Spurrell delighted in serving the church and community in any way he could. He enjoyed going to church as long as he was able and it was his greatest joy to be of service to the church as Deacon as long as he was able to go. Brother Spurrell could say, as the Apostle Paul said, I have finished my course. I have fought a good fight. I have kept the faith. There is a crown of Righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day and not to me only but to all them that love his appearing. You children which have not professed a hope, Christ Jesus this means you will have to forsake all sin and close in with his free offered mercies of God. Repent and be born-again then you can all meet your Dear Father in the morning of the Resurrection where there will be no more heart aches, no toil or labor, no death, no sorrow no tears, and no more parting. Let not your hearts be troubled. Ye believe in God Ye also believe in me. For in my fathers  house are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you so. I go to prepare a place for you. I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am ye may be also. I will close by saying may God bless all of you, and especially his girls. In a cold and silent graveyard, just a few yards away lies the form of your Dear Father, who is sleeping day by day. We often sit and think of how he died and to think we couldn't say good-bye before he closed his eyes. We loved him yes we loved him, but our Lord loved him best. He has called him home to Heaven.
It breaks our hearts. Tis hard to part with one who was so kind, but he is gone. In dust he lays and we are left behind.
Written by his heart-broken daughter and son-in-law and
Brother in hope Mark Kidd Jr. and America Kidd. 

Dye, Rattie -- I will try by the help of the Lord to write an obituary of our beloved sister in hope to wit: Rattie Dye. She was the wife of Bert Dye Sr. She was born September 10, 1900. She was the daughter of Richard and Emie Gayheart. She departed this life September 8, 1965. She was married to Bert Dye very young. To this union was born 13 children. Four preceded her in death while infants and nine children still living to mourn the loss of a dear sweet mother. She has one brother and two sisters in flesh living and a host of brothers and sisters in hope and about 34 grandchildren to weep for her, But while our loss is heavens gain for I do believe she bore the fruit of a Christian, I want to say to all her children that have not made peace with the Lord, if you want to see your Mother again you will have to fall out with sin and close in with the offered mercy of God while time and opportunity is offered.  I want to say to Kennel if you don't make peace with God you can't never hold Mommy's hand again. You know you and Bessie held her little humble hand until her death, so I hope you will think how many times Mother gave you good council and I hope none of you children will forget her prayers you all heard her pray for you so many times when she was still with you.  Burt I know you have seen many lonesome hours since Rattie left you but just trust in the Lord and he will take you home some sweet day where you and her will never have to part anymore. To Carl, Charles, Ocie, Sam, Maxie, and Betty Lou I want to tell all to be good to your Daddy and repent and be born again so you can meet Mommy in that home in Heaven where you won't have no sorrow nor have to part no more, I want to say to Bessie and Effie to let your light shine out to the other children so they may see your good works follow Mother. Rattie's fellowship was at Pilgrim Rest Church. Effie and Bessie is there also. I believe Rattie is happy today with the Lord and here four little babies. I have seen her praise the Lord so many times while she was very ill in bed. So I hope all of her children will repent and meet her is my prayer. I could say a lot of good things about her but space won't allow me to.
Written by:  sister in hope Nancy Ann Dye

Fields,  Dock --Obituary of Brother Dock Fields, age 57 years. Died September 1, 1967 with an apparent heart attack. Bro. Dock was born in Pike County. He was the son of William Fields and Rebecca Cross Fields. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nancy Lee Fields, three sons, William L. Fields of Pikeville, Ky.; Robert G. Fields of Howell, Mich.; and James Earl Fields Wauseon. Ohio. Two sisters Addie Lockhart, of Shelbiana , Ky., and Mary Edwards of Pikeville, Ky. Two half-sisters Fannie Johnson of Island Creek Ky and Ada Meisel of Rockford, Ill.    Two grandchildren John H. Fields and Bobbie Carol Fields. He was a member of the Little Creek Regular Baptist Church for about 14 years. Brother Dock was one of the best Brethren I have ever met. He and his wife and children have feed and took care of many people at their home. I believe the great God of Heaven has been pleased with this brothers life hereon earth. His family will greatly miss him and also the church will miss him very much, we would not wish him back where he would be afflicted again.  How wonderful it must be to sleep in Jesus. How sad it is for us to say sleep on brother Dock, father husband and loved ones, but how sweet it is to say we shall meet again, where the trumpet of God shall sound. We can almost see brother Dock leading brother Cleave Fields to his seat in the old church house. Brother Cleave will miss this great soldier of the Lord like many of us.  I Shall never forget how wonderful he has been to me and my family. We could write on and on about this brother, but when we read about Jesus and his love we will read about brother Dock. May God love and peace rest on you Nancy and children. May God give the Little Creek Church many more good soldiers like Brother Dock. It has been in sadness I have tried to write this Obituary.
Elder Grover Adkins.

Gibson, Mary Hopson  --  It is with much sadness, that I try to write a few words about my dear sweet Mother, Mary Hopson Gibson who is gone, but not forgotten, and never will be. Mother was 76 years old. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church and was a faithful member as long as she was able to go. She loved her Church and all her brothers and sisters in the Church. Mother was the daughter of George Hopson and Nancy Coleman Hopson. She was the widow of Sid Gibson, who died in 1946. There are five of us children living and five dead. God knows how we all loved her and know we hated to see her go but God took her where pain and trouble will be no more. Let's all plain to meet her where parting will be no more.
Written by her two daughters Mrs. Matt Justice and Mrs. Arnold Ratliff.

Gilliam,  William Sherman --Born November 10, 1888 at Wise Virginia. He was the son of the late Abe Gilliam and Louise Adkins Gilliam. He was married to Ellen Mullins, January 24, 1908 at Clintwood, Virginia, who survives. Unto this union was born eleven children to wit: Flora, Alpha, Lawrence, James, Tolburt, June, Claude, Frank, Morris, Charles, and Woodrow.  All are living except two. Claude deceased at the age of two and a half, Lawrence deceased at the age of forty-nine. Father joined The Old Regular Baptist Church in 1953. He was baptized by John Hamilton. Three years later he was ordained to the ministry. After his ordination he went faithful fulfilling his duties as a minister, never failing to go to a neighbor or friend when they were in trouble.  Father and Mother lived a happy life together for 59 years. Father will be sadly missed, not only by his family, but by his neighbors. Mother is going to be very lonely but she has the consolation that she can say, He can't come to me but I can go to him. We feel that our loss is Heavens gain.
Written by his broken hearted Family

Hall, Albert --It is with a sad and aching heart, I will try to write an obituary of my dear husband and a good daddy to wit: Albert Hall, known as Sweetie Hall, by most everyone. Albert Hall was born June 28, 1903. Departed this life Sept 22, 1966. thus making his stay on earth 63 years, two months and 25 days.     He was the son of Marion S. Hall and Anzie Hall, who preceded him in death. He was married to Nannie Mullins Hall, December 3,1925. Unto this union was born one daughter, Mary Alice Hall Mullins. He joined The Little Rock Church of Old Regular Baptist on October1, 1950, was baptized October 21, 1950 and we can say he was a faithful member until death. He went to church so many times when he could hardly get breath to breathe. Oh how we miss him, the good Lord only knows but by the help of the good Lord, I believe I will see him again. I want to say to his only daughter that he loved so good, if you ever want to see Daddy again, you must fall out with sin and repent and live for Jesus. He had so many pretty dreams and just before he died, he dreamed of two angels coming to him and walked all around him. He asked them if they had come after him. He said they said not this time. We came for Gomer Bates. We will be back later. He said they were the two prettiest angels he ever saw. They were snow white and the night before he died, he said I am just waiting for the Lord to come, so I can go home where no sorrow can ever come.   So I want to say to his two brothers, Melvin and Marion if you ever want to see your good brother again you must repent and live for Jesus. When at The Little Rock Church they ordained some brethren. Albert said he would like to have been ordained and that night he said in a dream that the Lord told him he didn't have to be ordained down here for he was ordained on high. He said all he hated to die was to leave his family for the Lord showed him so many things that he had no doubts.   He has to mourn his loss. a wife, Nannie Mullins Hall, a daughter  Mary Alice Hall Mullins, two brothers Melvin and Marion, two sisters Betty and Mendy and four grandchildren and many brothers and sisters in the church and many friends, but I believe while on earth we miss him, he is enjoying peace and happiness in the Lord.     So dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, please pray for us,. we need your prayers in our lonesome hours. In our home a loved one is gone and his voice is still. But in our hearts he will always live.
Written by: his wife Nannie Mullins Hall his daughter  Mary Alice Hall Mullins and a sister in hope Hattie Mae Burke

Hall, Ballard     It is with a sad and broken heart I will try in my weakness to write an obituary of my loving husband Ballard Hall. He was the son of Marion and Anzie Hall. Born January 4, 1906, deceased this life September 24, 1966. Age 60 years8 months 20 days. He was united in marriage to Carlista Jones Hall the year of 1935. To this union was born 7 children two boys and 5 girls. The two boys died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his loss his lonely companion the five girls:  Shelba Jean Williamson of Germany, Hester Pugh of Hunter, Evaleigh Jarrells of Dwale, Anna Faye Byrd of Mt. Sterling, Ky and Mary Jane Hall at home. Four grandchildren and also two brothers: Melvin Hall of Bevinsville, Ky, and Mervin Hall of Wheelwright, Ky. Two sisters, Betty Bryant of Bevinsville, Ky and Menda Mullins of McDowell, Ky. I feel our loss is Heavens gain. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1951, and lived a faithful member as long as he was able to go. We went far and near to church. We Would get out and catch a ride, the Blessed Lord would always make us a way. We went to church when he wasn't able, he could hardly breath, but he said he wasn't satisfied to stay at home on Sunday, he wanted to go as long as he could. He told me the morning that he died that evening that he was leaving us. He had a good home to go to and to meet him in Heaven - I have no doubt, that when the soul left the little body, that it took its flight in the arms of Jesus to rest there till the great resurrection morning when the Blessed Lord will call for him and all of the saved to march in around our Fathers Throne, where we will never more part. No dying nor sorrows can enter there. By the great mercies of God, I am expecting to meet him on that day where death can't leave our home so lonesome want to say to our dear children - if you ever want to see Daddy anymore, you will have to fall out with sin and look to Jesus the straight and narrow way that leads to Heaven where sorrow and parting will come no more nor troubles cannot enter that good shore. I could say plenty more good things about my dear husband, but space will not permit so. I'll close this obituary by saying sleep on Ballard till the Blessed Lord calls for us to leave the clay, then we'll go home to part no more.             
                                          A precious one from us is gone,
                                          A voice we loved is still,
                                          A place is vacant in our home,
                                          That never can be filled.
Written by his broken-hearted wife, and girls
A memorial service for Ballard Hall will be held on August 31, and September 1, 1968
at the mouth of Jacks Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky.


Hall, Henry ( Hen )--By the request of Sister Hattie Hall, I will write a short obituary of Henry Hall. He was born April 30, 1891. Henry Hall was seventy six years old at his death. He was married to Hattie Tackett in 1912. God blessed him and Hattie for 55years together here on earth. Unto this union was born nine children. Four has deceased leaving five children and wife to mourn the loss of Daddy. The living children are as follows: Frank, Riley, Archie, Ethel, and Ruben. He left 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Henry deceased February 5, 1965. The writer knew Henry Hall, commonly called Hen, practically all his life. Henry was a good accommodating man to his friends. Finally in his last day she broke down. He prayed and begged the Good Lord for mercy. The Lord pardoned his sins. Henry was baptized  in fellowship of The Old Regular Baptist Church at his death. Henry enjoyed having church at his home, every time I would go and see him. He bore his sickness with patience. His good wife has professed a Hope and belongs to Little Sarah Church. I want to say to the children that remain here on earth, when you feel condemned in your life truly accept God as He is no respecter in persons. God loves you. God so loved the world that he gave His Son that whosoever believe in Him may have eternal life. People would go to Henry and ask to borrow money. Brother Henry would try to help them. He was a good hospitable man at his home. Now he has crossed the river of death and is happy in Paradise with God awaiting for the redemption of his body in the morning of the Resurrection. May God bless the children and Hattie
Written by his classmate, Elder J. B. Hamilton.

Hall, Ida Belle --With much sadness and a broken heart, I'll try to write an obituary of our beloved Mother, Ida Belle Hall. She was born February 21, 1893, at Osborn and deceased this life June 25, 1967, at the Prestonsburg Hospital.  At an early age she was married to Grant Hall and unto  this union was born nine children. Two preceded her in death She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband and seven children, Roy and Blaine Hall of New London, Ohio; Mrs. Burlie Martin and Mrs. Girdell Martin of Riley, W. Va., Mrs.. Hazel Hunt of Betsy  Layne, Mrs. Lilla Beranek of Gallatin, Tenn.; and Mrs. Sammy Lou Marshall of Wenham, Mass. She also leaves one sister Mrs. Jim Hall of Three Oaks, Missouri. She has 29 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  She also leaves a large number of friends and neighbors She was loved by everyone who knew her. Although, she never joined any church  we believe she has gone to  Heaven because she said she didn't think there was anything in her way.                                          

Hall, John --Jno. Hall was born February 29, 1896, to Henry and Amy Johnson Hall and died August 9, 1966. Dad was as big as a mountain with love in his heart for all his fellowmen. He was a devoted husband, a loving and understanding father, and a highly respected citizen. Mother and Dad would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in November. Their marriage was golden and left their children an example of a happy Christian home filled with love. He was a faithful attender of church and helped the Church in any way he could. He loved the church and it's members and although he never made an open confession, he told Mom that never a day passed that he didn't call upon the Lord for help and guidance. It is our belief that the gates of heaven will open wide to receive him as a lamb of God. This leaves to mourn his passing, his loyal and devoted Wife Nancy, and his children, Hargis, Delmer, Gladys, Amy Lee, and Aleece, twenty grandchildren and one great-grandchild and a host of friends and relatives.
Written by his wife Nancy, and children.

Loving thoughts and solemn tears have marked the passing of one year.
Tears may dry and fade away but in my heart you will Always stay
Memories are treasures that no one can steal,
Death is a heart ache what no one that no one can heal.
In my heart your memory lingers,
Sweetly, tender, fond and true.
There is not a day, dear husband,
That I do not think of you,
As Dawns another year
Days of sadness will come over me
Friends may think the wound is healed
But they don't know the sorrow that lies Within my heart.
The flowers I placed upon your grave will wither
and decay, but my love for you, dear Jno. will never fade away.
Sadly missed by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Hall.

Hall, Sarah --With much sadness, I will try to write an obituary of my beloved wife Sarah Hall, the daughter of Dock Johnson and Lourena Hall Johnson. She was born September 25, 1897 and departed this life June 6, 1967, at the age of 69years 8 months and 11 days. She was married to Brack Hall, June 13, 1947. To this union no children were born. Sarah joined The Joppa Church of Old Regular Baptist May1Sunday 1949. She was baptized by Elder Jerry Hall and Bud Johnson. She lived a faithful and devoted Christian life until her death. Sarah had been in failing health for the past fourteen years, although she bore her afflictions with much patience. Left to mourn her passing are her husband , Brack Hall three girls she partly raised Aileen Johnson, Lois Osborne, Betty Johnson. three foster daughters : Octavia Little, Norma Hall, Dixie Smiles, four brothers Willie Johnson, Albert Johnson,  Earl Johnson, Ernest Johnson, Willie, Earl, Ernest of Weeksbury, ky, and Albert of Ashland, Ky. Lillie Zuern of Wisconsin, Mrs. Virgie Johnson, Mrs. Bertha Tackett, Mrs. Lear McCoy,  Mrs. Della Cole, all of Weeksbury, Ky, Mrs. June Gilliam of Michigan, together with a host of friends and relatives to mourn her passing. I the writer, can say I feel sure that our loss is Heaven's gain. She prayed almost the last two weeks she stayed in the hospital at McDowell, for the good Lord to take her out of her suffering. I feel that the good Lord answered her prayers her suffering. I feel that the good Lord answered her prayers on that sad day of June 6, at 2:15 p.m. when she sadly passed on. Sadly missed by all who knew her. I will say sleep on Sarah in the Little family cemetery until that morning when the dead in Christ shall rise first. I have that hope of seeing you again.
Written by her broken hearted Husband, J. C. (Brack) Hall.

Hall, T.K. ( Tack ) Elder-- Has any valley ever been so deep that the sunshine of Gods love has failed to send a ray of light into the depths of it? Even so, into the heart of Tack Hall came the light of God, with the power it has of condemning or convincing of his lost condition before God and his Son.     I have heard him tell many times how he sought and prayed for forgiveness and finally found the peace, joy and love, which is in Jesus. Then thinking to keep it to himself a trouble came upon him again, so while laboring in the mountains, there came a voice to him, Go call Elder Tom Mosley, tell him what I have done for you and be baptized. In obedience he left his labor, called for church and Bro. Tom, and related to them his great experience, was received and baptized. He took his membership at Old Beaver Church at Drift, Ky Nov 29, 1929.  Soon he felt a call to the ministry, and exercised his gift faithfully. On February 23, 1934 he took his letter to Little Dove Church and in July 4th Saturday, 1934, was ordained to the full functions of the gospel. He served Little Dove Church as clerk for 15 years and 10 years as assistant moderator, also he served the Elizabeth Church as moderator for 12 years.  As job, Brother Tack had his troubles, for man is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. Job had three friends who came to see him in his afflictions who spoke at great length, trying to convince him of sins as the cause of his suffering and after his great trial, God spoke to Job out of the whirlwind, words true and faithful. Then Job spoke to God and said, I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear, but now mine eye seeth thee. Then God commanded the three men to go to Job with offerings, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering, and my servant Job will pray for you, for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that you have not spoken of me  the thing that is right like my servant Job.   Though there are many winds blowing today, but we, like Job, can hear God speak to us, by his spirit. Though man is born unto trouble, still man that is born of water and the Spirit, is born of love and has the peace of Go within. No doubt Brother Tack carried this peace with him for 32 long years, preaching peace by Jesus Christ.  He passed from this world of trouble September 25, 1966being 68 years 9 months and 3 days old. Born in 1889 the son of the late John and Liza Hall. He was married to Lizzie Case August 1916, and unto this union was born 8 boys and 3 girls to wit: Vardie, Curt, Earl, R. .B., Billy, Walker, Carl C., and Katis, Margie, Alice and Zinnia. Also a great host of grandchildren survive his passing, and the following brothers and sisters: Elder. Johnny Hall, Jerry Hall, and Bert Hall. Lovie, Lillie, Ettie and Effie.
Written as requested by Brother Tack and his family   By a sister in Christ, Lillie Case.

Hamilton, Lizzie--With much sadness, we will try to write an obituary of our Mother, Lizzie Hamilton. She was born June 10 1902, and passed away April 20, 1967, making her stay on earth 64 years and ten months.   She was married to Thomas Hamilton and unto this union was born 15 children 7 of which preceded her in death. Survivors are: Ardie Hamilton of Albion, Michigan, Lillie Allen of Concord, Michigan, Grace Houser of Jackson, Michigan, Edna Bryant Teaberry, Ky., Walter Hamilton Teaberry, Ky, Victoria Moody of Fort Pierce, Fla., Fanny Hamilton of Albion, Michigan, and Andy Hamilton also of Albion, Michigan Also one step-son Freman Hamilton of Big Rock, Virginia. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church and took membership at Old Samaria at Teaberry, Ky. Written by Fanny and Andy Hamilton
I believe Mother is at rest now. I hope I will meet her some day. I believe if Mother could speak back she would tell us all to meet her in Heaven. We miss her so much sometimes. I think of the loved ones that have gone on and I believe I can meet everyone but I don't Know. Mother had 41 grandchildren and 15 great-grand-children.
Written by, Edna Bryant

Hamilton, Verdie Mae --It is with a sad and broken heart that we will try to write the obituary of my dear Mother and companion, Verdie Hamilton. She was born May 17, 1914 and died March 18, 1967. She was married to Frank V. Hamilton May 14, 1932, They had one son, Leroy K. Hamilton. She was the daughter of the late Green Hall who preceded her in death and Becky Hall of Galveston, Ky. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church November 1948, and lived a faithful life. She was sick and was never able to attend church regularly. She spent most of her life in the hospital. She was loved by everyone who knew her. We can say that the brightness has gone out of home where she once dwelled but it will never go out of our hearts. We all miss her more than words can ever say, but we believe that Mother is resting where there will be pain no more.
Loved and sadly missed by husband and son, and  Mother, Frank and Leroy Hamilton and Beckie Hall.

Hobson, Mr. & Mrs. A. B. --With pride and honor I will try to write the obituary of my Mother and Father. Lula C. Hobson - born January 17, 1902,Albert B. Hobson - born January 17, 1897. They were married March 19, 1919. Both deceased December 15, 1964They were members of the Old Regular Baptist Church for many years. They leave behind four daughters and two sons. One daughter Mildred Hopson Kidd preceded them in death about two months, October 24, 1964. I'm sure no words could ever express our thoughts and true feelings of my family. Ours were proud and close ones. We had our worldly troubles such as my Father losing a leg back about 35 years ago in amine accident. We lost a house by fire, we've gone through quite a few floods.  Not one time did my Mother and Father ever lose faith. They always told us children that we had greater things to be thankful for and to thank God for them. They lived a Christian life as long as I can remember. My Father told me a few years back while he was in the hospital after a stroke that he was worried about us children traveling so far so fast. He said he didn't have any worries about him and my Mother. If and when it was God's will to call them home they were ready. And to remember to live every day so when we went to bed at night if we should not awake that we were ready to meet God.  No one knows how thankful we are that they were good Christians. For on that morning December 15, 1964 when that Devil possessed man walked into their home and took their life they didn't have time to think. Only God above knows. In St. Matthew Chapter 10, verse 28 when Jesus instructed the apostles on their mission He must have had such a person in mind.   We all must realize we live in a world that everyday can't be with all smiles and sunny but we owe it to ourselves to meet each day with the best that's in us. And living with this in mind and knowing we have a true just God to judge us in the end, makes our short life here on earth simple compared to eternity.
Written by their daughter Gaynell Smith.

Hopkins, Ben --It is with deep regret and sorrow that we try to write the obituary of our dear, departed loved one Ben Hopkins. Ben was born may 17,1894, and died January 9, 1967, making his stay here on earth 72years 7 months and 23 days. He was the son of Reverend N. T. Hopkins and Nancy Johnson Hopkins. He married Margie Little in the year of 1914.     To this union were born eight children, three of which preceded him in death: Willard, Millard, and an infant girl. He left to mourn his death four sons: Joda, Homer, and Richard all of Little Creek, and Frank of Virgie; one daughter, Nell Bentley of Little Creek, fifteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.  He also leave a mourning brother, Jay Hopkins. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church on the fourth Saturday in July 1915,started preaching in 1916, and was ordained on the fourth Saturday in May, 1919.      He had been in ill heath since having a stroke about fourteen years ago. His wife waited on him faithful until her death on April8, 1958. After her death, he lost all interest in living. He prayed to die to go and join her in Heaven. His prayers have now been answered.
written by the Family.

Johnson, Mary -- I will try in my weakness and unworthy way to write a few words about one who was so dear and near to my heart my dear and precious aunt. She was so dear to me. She was the daughter of A.B. and Lendie Bryant. She was born in the year of 1901and left us June 28, 1966, making her stay here on earth 65 years and 1 month.  She was first married to Steve Mullins. To this union was born one son, Dave Mullins. She then married Green Johnson. To this union was born ten children. One died as an infant, leaving nine to mourn her loss. Oh how we miss her, no tongue can tell. I will say, if you ever want to see mama again you will have to do what I believe your sweet mother did, fall out with sin and live for Jesus and be born again.  I had so many good talks with her, but the two last times I went to stay all night with her were the sweetest of them all. Sometime in the night she got up on the edge of the bed and said to me Frances the way I feel right now, if I should die tonight I would go home to be with sweet Jesus, The next day we went to church and went to a baptism and she said, Oh how I want to go down there, but I would love for all the children to be here. I will have church at home when they all come in and be baptized then. Oh I feel so good Frances. I didn't know how good the Lord could be. So children if you see mother again you will have to become as humble as mother did. And to her dear husband, look unto the the one that holds all power, both in heaven and earth.  A precious one is gone: a star no longer shines on earth, but just look up there is a brighter star that shines on tonight because sister Mary lived here. Sadly missed by all who knew her.
Written by her sister I eternally believe, Frances Henderson.

Johnson,  Raymond -- I will try to write the obituary of my dear brother to wit: Raymond Johnson. He was born October 26, 1913 and departed this life February 6, 1967 at the age of 53 years 3 months and 11 days. He was born at blue river, Ky. on Middle Creek in Floyd County, the son of the late Byrd and Pearlie Frasure Johnson. Both preceded him in death. Also one brother Johnny, preceded him in death. He leaves 13 brothers and sisters to mourn his passing; Ellis Johnson Louisville, Ky; Mrs. Anna Mae Justice North Manchester, Ind.; Verlin Johnson WaterGap, Ky; Charlie Johnson Silver Lake, Ind.; Floyd Johnson Indianapolis, Ind.; Robert Johnson Wabash, Ind., Oscar Johnson Wabash, Ind.; Dennis Johnson Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Mahala Chappell Louisville, Ky; Mrs. Rebecca Skeens Warsaw, Ind.; Mrs. Magdalene Rice Wabash, Ind.; Mrs. Jean Pitts Louisville, Ky and Aaron Johnson Louisville, Ky.   He leaves 61 nieces and nephews plus a host of great nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors who will mourn his loss. Raymond was the one who gave up many things that life has to offer and that others enjoy to stay at home and provide for and help Mother raise6 brothers and sisters when our father went to be with the Lord. He denied himself many things (material things that he need in order that the younger brothers and sisters could go to school and have the things they needed . His concern seemed to always be for others and he was always very careful to never offend a neighbor as an acquaintance. I never knew of him making a false statement even when we were children and telling our Father and Mother the truth meant punishment. He never faltered one time to my knowledge. He never complained and always bore his burdens quietly. He always worked hard and long yet asking so very little from life,    Only a child of God can fully understand how thankful I am for his testimony that he was ready to go anytime the Lord wanted to call him. I was to my joy to hear him say earlier when he was operated on in the hospital that he had made peace with God. Also later when we were talking about the power of prayer he said Prayer had brought him thus far, meaning that he lived almost two years longer than the doctors had said he could. When he went into the hospital the last time I told him that he was very sick and that we never know what might happen, because there is no promise of tomorrow, but in case something should happen, I would like to know if he was ready if the Lord should call him. Although, he was in pain he looked up at me with a smile and his face seemed to light up and he said, Ellis I am ready any time He wants to call me,  how I thank God for that testimony. It was composed of only eleven words, but what wonderful words they are coming from the lips of some one you are so deeply concerned about. The sorrow is easier to bear when we know our loved ones have gone to be with the Lord.   We miss Raymond so very much but I know our loss is Heavens gain. I have no doubt whatsoever that I shall see him again some day when the Lord calls me Home. My prayer is that all who knew him in this life can give the testimony he gave.
Written by a brother Ellis Johnson.

Johnson, Willard--It is with a sad and broken heart I will try to write an obituary of my loving husband. He was the son of Greasy Bill Johnson and Martha Caudill Johnson. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church the 4th of July in 1948 and was baptized July 10. He lived faithful until death. He was unable to attend church the last 15 months he lived. He had a stroke 15 months and 6 days before he died. No one knows how I miss him. I feel my loss is his eternal gain. He told us the day he died there wasn't but two things he hated to die for, and that was leaving me and the sting of death. He leaves four children and me to mourn his loss. I feel a surety that I will meet him. He has three wives and a host of children dead and leaves a companion to mourn his loss. His memorial will be the first Saturday and Sunday in Aug., 1968.
Written by his lonely and broken hearted wife    Mrs. Willard Johnson

Kidd, Jimmy    By request and to the best of my knowledge and with all the information I have I will try to write an obituary of a dear friends son to wit. Jimmy Kidd was the son of Millard and Bertha Case Kidd. He was born August 5, 1956 and departed this life March 6, 1966. Making his stay on earth 9 years 7months and 1 day. He leaves his Father, Mother three brothers and three sisters; Timmy, Johnny, Tony, Carolyn Sue, Shelia Fay, and Geannie Lynn all at home. He also left a host of friends to mourn his passing. But we believe according to God's Bible that little Jimmy is with Jesus Christ and the Holy Angels. Bless his heart he suffered all his life. I want to say to the parents and relatives of Jimmy, if you ever see Jimmy again you will have to forsake all sin and be born again. As the Bible says in the 1 chapter 23 verse of Peter, Being born again not of corruptible sleep, but of incorruptible, by the word of God which liveth and abideth forever. I also say to the parents of little Jimmy, don't cry over your little son for Jesus Christ said in St. Mark, 10 chapter, 14 verse Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the Kingdom of God. I know you certainly miss him in your home but we feel that he is gone where they haven't any trouble nor any sorrow, but all is Joy, Peace and Happiness. In that morning of that sweet and glorious resurrection little Jimmy will be ransomed from the power of the grave and will arise to meet King Jesus in the air and will march through the pearly gates into that bright city and receive his crown of glory that will never fade away. That crown Apostle Paul said was layed up for him and not for him only but all them that do love and serve the Lord. I wont to say to the parents don't be tossed to and fro with every wind that blows, but be good to one another and pray that you will met him in Heaven, where there won't be anymore trouble, no sorrow, but all will be peace and happiness forever more.
Written by a friend and relative of the family Mack Kidd Jr.

Leedy, William ( Bill )  -- With a very sad heart I'll try to write a short sketch of the life of a beloved brother in hope, to wit: William (Bill) Leedy. He was born April 7, 1893, and deceased this life July 7, 1967. He was married to Ettie Harvey and unto this union was born seven children. Three preceded him in death to wit: two sons , Arvel and Thomas and one daughter, Martha. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved companion and four children to wit: Tolba and Arnold Leedy, Mary Alice Collins and Fannie Knap. We feel our loss is his gain.  He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church around 15, years ago and was a faithful member as long as his health permitted him to be. He was in ill health for a number of years and he still remained faithful. He gave thanks to God every morning when he got up that He had let him live through another night. I guess I could go on and on about the life of Brother  Bill but I must Close.
Written for the family by: Elder J.P. Hall

Little, Dicey --In loving memory and so many lonely hours I see. I will try to write an obituary of a sweet little mother. She was born May 4,1872, age 95 years and 17 days of age at her death. She was the widow of Ruebin Little who preceded her in death April 9, 1922. To this union was born nine children, six boys and three girls. Three of her sons had preceded her in death, Adam, Jerry, and Ira leaving three boys and three girls who survive: Oscar Little of Hellier, Ky; Brack Little of Route 2, Pikeville, Ky, and Langley Little of Lookout, Ky; and the girls Rebecca Robinson, Route 2, Pikeville, Ky; Callie Miller  Route 2, Pikeville, Ky, Ocie Rowe Rockhouse, Ky;     She leaves quite a number of grandchildren and great-grand-children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Oh! I feel our loss is Heaven's gain. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church.  She enjoyed church so much but was disable to attending her last years. I was blessed to keep Mother with me for the last seventeen years that she lived. My husband, Willie, and I enjoyed her company so much. About one year before she died, she fell and broke her thigh but had got able to go about very little. She only lasted one week after she took sick. While she was on her death bed apparently asleep with her back toward me and all at once she turned over and looked up at me and said, I'm going somewhere and you can't go with me, and I said well maybe I can come and she said Yes.  Oh! That was heart rendering to me. I can picture her smiling face and at our table her empty place. My tears often fall like drops of rain because I know she won't be coming back again. Now to her other children Jesus said I stand at the door and knock, if you will open the door, I'll come in and sup with you and you with me. But if you don't let Him in He may not come back again. Now, I'm going to live a Christian, I can be waiting watching and listening for Mother to call me home where there is no more parting. no more heartaches, and God will wipe away all tears.   A memorial will be held of Dicey Little and Sallie Miller the third Saturday and Sunday in May 1968.
Written by: her daughter Callie Miller.

Little, Hibbard --Hibbard Little, the son of Neil Little and Louenda Tackett Little was born January 27, 1880; and died Jan.15, 1967, making his stay on earth 86 years 11 months and 18 days. He was married to Dillie Tackett, July 1, 1897 and to this union was born 11 children. His wife and four children preceded him in death, leaving four girls Mrs. Pricie Osborne, Mrs. Dacie Osborne, Mrs. Lillie Tackett and Mrs. Omah Seymoure and three boys, Orville Little, Castic Little, and Millard Little to mourn his passing. He also leaves on brother Amil Little and one sister Cordelia Fouts, and 44 grandchildren and 85 great-great-grandchildren.  Brother Hibbard joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Enterprise the 21st day of June 1959 and was baptized by Elder Roy B. Akers and Elder  M. V. Burke. He lived true to his profession until death. He was always faithful and loved to fill his seat in the old church. His seat in the church is now vacant but we feel and believe that his soul is occupying a place in the paradise of God. May I say to the three daughters that have professed a hope. Just pray on because it won't be long until you too, can join dad and in that, Beautiful, That Blessed Forever, and you that have not professed a hope, if you want to see dad and mom again you will have to pray to the same God and be born-again. As the Psalmist David said, He is gone from you and can no more come to you, but by the grace of God you can go to him.
Yours in Hope,  Elder Monroe Jones

Martin, Whit and Mary  --Whit, son of David and Ann Martin was born July 14,1872 died July 26, 1965 being 93 years and 12 days Mary, his wife, daughter of Bill and Martha Bates Harris was born January 12, 1878 and died August 19,1965 being 86 years 8 months 3 days, less than a month after her husband, Whit died.  Whit had been ill nearly three years, seriously for three months. During his illness he prayed continually and told us he was ready for a better world. Mary died instantly. She had been a member of The Regular Baptist Church for more than fifteen years.   Surviving them are four sons: Milt Martin, Hazard, Ky; Rex Martin Dema, Ky; David Martin Lexington, KY, three daughters Millie Morrison, and Dallie Slone, Dema, Ky, and Ocie Slone Allen, Ky. Uncle Whit and Aunt Mary, as the neighbors called them settled here many long years ago. They spent many lovely years together sharing one another's troubles. Their parting from this world of trouble was close together and we hope by the great mercy of God their spirits are together in Heaven.  The Bible says They that come to me I will in no wise cast out. Then to the rest of the family if any has not made peace with God today is the time, tomorrow may be too late. So children cheer up. The old home place looks lonesome but just think about the beauties and joys of Heaven. The old church misses Sister Mary the neighbors Uncle Whit. But God loved them better than we for He died that they might live again.
Written by: Elder Bert Hall.
(note" Sorry it says four sons but only has three listed sorry)

Moore, Henry and Nannie  --It is with much grief and sadness that I try to write an obituary of my Mother and Dad, Henry and Nannie Moore. Mother was born in 1883 and departed this life May 21,1967, making her stay on earth 84 years. She was the daughter of Jeff and Florence Hunter. Dad was born in 1878 and departed this life 1960making his stay on earth 82 years. He was born in Clintwood Va., the son of Andy and Spicy Moore. Mother and Dad were united in marriage in 1905 and unto this union was born 12 children. Five of the children preceded them in death. The living are two sons, Henry and Andrew Moore of Maryland. Five daughters Sadie and Lexie Martin of Grethel, Ky. Mindy Goble of Stanville, Ky, Eva Page of Arlington, Va. and Gustava Alley, Ecorse, Michigan. They also left 35 grandchildren. Mother and Dad confessed a hope in Christ many years ago. 53 years ago they were in an arm given off from the New Salem Church at Harold, Ky, and helped to establish the Little Dove Church at Honaker, Ky. Mother and Dad had many friends and were liked by all who knew them. I feel their souls are at rest under the Paradise of God and their bodies are only sleeping.  When God descends from heaven with the voice of the Archangel and the Trump of God. Then he will call for their bodies and fashion them like his most glorious body to ever live with the Lord. And may I say only those that have been born again have this hope. At the age of 14, mother said that in a vision she saw the Resurrection and that she believe with all her heart that the Resurrection morning will be just like the vision she had. So please, Brothers and Sisters, let's try to rise with them on that glorious morning and all meet in Heaven.
Written by their daughter Mrs. Gustava Alley.

Morton,  Allen Cordell  --It is with sadness of spirit, and, heavy and broken hearts, that we attempt to write this obituary of our dear, loving son, Allen Cordell Morton. We, his parents, by the loving tender mercies of a Great, Wise and Merciful God, received pardon and remission of our sins, and our souls adopted by Grace, into the family of God, in the years 1937 and 1939 respectively, and both of us were baptized in water, and became members of the Regular Baptist Church at Little Daniel in Letcher County Kentucky on October 11, 1942.Since our marriage in 1933, we have loved and trusted a loving Saviour, and prayed for his Holy Wisdom and Guidance in teaching our children in the way they should go, as in The Book of Proverbs.  We believe He answered our prayers, and gave unto us seven children, three boys and four girls, and we always took them to the Regular Baptist Church every time we could and taught them to seek Jesus and his ways of righteousness. to repent, and receive a pardon of their sins, that we could all live eternally in that Glorious new Jerusalem, when life on this earth is ended. Allen was born on January 24, 1941, and always was a kind, gentle and humble boy to everyone, and in all his life he always honored and respected his parents, and never spoke a short word to us, but was always kind and we believe he has received a rich reward in the Arms of Jesus, awaiting all those that have been born by the grace of God, who shall live forever.    Allen was called from this life of trouble and sorrow on Saturday evening, August 7, 1965, after an auto accident, while on his way home after his days work. He was taken to a hospital, where he lay near 14 hours paralyzed, and couldn't talk, but knew his family, and was conscious most of the time, and was so gentle, humble and obedient. From his birth until his death, his days on earth was twenty-four years, six months and fourteen days, and he never made any confession of Spiritual birth, or attached himself to any church, but we believe with all our hearts and minds, that he has gone to the arms of our Lord, to claim his rewards. From the prayers we have prayed and dreams we've had of him since he has been gone, and left us to mourn his loss. He worked at the Railroad Freight house, and had to work Friday night, August 6, and was on his way home at about 4:30 Saturday morning, when the accident occurred. A little after 6 o'clock that morning, news came to us that he had been hurt, and was in the hospital. When the news came we were asleep and his mother was dreaming of a little baby's casket, white as snow, and we believe that his sins were washed away, and his soul saved, while still in his car, unable to call for help. When the rescue workers reached him he tried to talk and tell them something, but couldn't speak. Since he left us we've prayed many times, for the Lord to show us in some way, if his sweet soul was at rest with God, and we've had many dreams that lead us to believe that he has gone to Heaven to be with our Heavenly Father, and the Angels, where no troubles or sorrows can ever be any more, or any tears of grief.  Not so long after he was called away, his mother had a dream, and in the dream, Brother Roy Akers was preaching in the pulpit, at the Mt. Sterling Church, and was wonderfully blest in the spirit of the Lord, and she saw our sweet boy Allen standing by Brother Akers, dressed in garments, white as snow, with a bright, lovely smile on his face, and the dream was so real she awoke suddenly. Others in the family have had wonderful dreams about Allen, but I'll not explain them here, but we believe Our Holy Father sometimes gives us dreams upon our beds, to show us the answers to our prayers and we believe He gave us those dreams to show us the answers to our prayers and we believe He gave us those dreams to show us that our son is with him, waiting for us and all that know and serve God.  There remains of his immediate family to mourn his passing his Dad and Mother, Lindsay and Mae Morton, two brothers and four sisters, and a large host of other relatives, with many, many friends. So with closing words, we beg the others of his family who knows not God, by redemption from sin, to change their ways of life, and seek Jesus and His Kingdom with all their hearts, souls, minds and strength for Allen can never come back to earth to us but by the Grace of God, we can all go to him. Pray for us.
Composed and written by Allen's broken hearted Dad, and his mother        Lindsay and Virginia Mae Morton

Mullins, Charlie & Matilda  Matilda -- It is with a sad and aching heart, I will now attempt to try to write an obituary of my sweet Mother and Dad. Mommy was the daughter of Anzie Lee Little and George W. France. She was born September 25, 1881. Dad was born the son of Celia Ann Turner and Timothy Mullins. He was born October 7, 1878. Mommy and Daddy were married in 1898. Unto this union was born 10 children six girls and four boys. Dorsie M. Tackett, Nona M. Johnson, Pearl M. Tackett, Elsie M. Belcher, Dixie M. Buckley, and Lexie M. Ray. Sons were Hatler Mullins, Ervin Mullins, Hascal Mullins, and James Paul Mullins. James and Pearl preceded them in death. Mommy joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Caney Creek in the year of 1912. She was a faithful member. She filled her seat as long as she was able. She often talked of the goodness of God, and told us how to walk the straight and narrow way. She belonged to the church about 52 years. She was ill 12 years. She had heart trouble and strokes.  Dad didn't have his sweet name on the church book, but he was a strong believer . He wore out two Bibles. He had been ill for the past years. He got worse off, and I asked him was there anything in his way. I said, Dad you know we all have to die. He looked at me and said, There is nothing in my way, He always sung, Will the Circle be Unbroken. I heard him pray and preach just before he died. His text was, A man born of woman is but few days and full of trouble. He cometh forth as a flower and is hewn down as a blade of grass and continuous not'. He was a good Daddy. Just the night Mommy passed on she said to me, Get your things ready'. I asked her where we were going. She said We are going, and I asked her to whose home, she said to my home. For a moment I was silent. Then I said if I don't go with you, I promise I will be there. Is that all right? She said Yes. It didn't brother her any more.  Now to all of her children and grandchildren, that is not a Christian if you ever see Mommy and Daddy and Jesus, you must fall out with sin, and be born again. Jesus said, I stand at the door and knock, and if anyone will open the door I will come in, and he will sup with me and I with him. Just give your heart to Jesus, so the circle won't be unbroken. Dear Mommy and Daddy, we think of you in  silence. Your name is often called, but there is nothing left to answer but your picture on the wall. The golden gates were open, a gentle voice said Come and with farewells unspoken, Mommy and Daddy safely entered home.
Written by their oldest daughter, Dorsie M. Tackett.

Newsom,  Johnny --   Johnny Denise (J.D.) Newsom, the son of E.G. Newsom and Sarah Jane (Akers) Newsom was born August 12, 1887 and died September19, 1967, making his stay on earth 80 years, 1 month and 7 days. He was married about 60 years ago to Sarah (Bridgeman) Newsom, and unto this union was born 11 children. Two children preceded him in death. He leaves nine children and a broken hearted companion to mourn his passing. The children are: Robert Newsom Grove City, Ohio, Ted E Newsom Virgie, Ky, Virgil Newsom Ashland, Ky, Darlin Newsom Virgie, Ky. Bret Newsome Criswell, Ore, Johnny Newsom Jr. Waverly, Ohio, Mae Dulany Criswell, Oregon, Ethel Hampton, Virgie, Ky, Maxie Tackett Stockdale, Ohio. He also leaves 37 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.   He joined the Little Ettie Church of the Old Regular Baptist about three years ago and lived faithful to his profession until death. We believe that brother Johnny has just gone from a land of troubles to a home where trouble can never come.  May I say to his children that have you never sought God in a pardon and remission of sin that if you ever see Daddy again you must fall out with sin and be born again, not of a corruptible seed, but by an incorruptible seed, by the word of God that liveth and abideth forever.  To his companion, Sister Sarah, just pray on. We believe that it won't be long until you will see him again.
Written by a son, Ted E. Newsom and Elder Monroe Jones   
 
Newsome, Harrison --It is with a sad feeling I will try to write an obituary of Brother Harrison Newsome. He was the son of Harrison Bud and Mary Hall Newsome. He was born September 25, 1893and passed away on April 1, 1967 making his stay on earth 73 years 6 months and 6 days. He was married to Victoria Newsome in 1912. They lived a happy life together till her death. She died November 6, 1959. Unto this union was born 9 children, 3 of whom preceded him in death. Those that survive are Miss Allie Newsome, Arthur Newsome, Mrs. Goldie Newsome, Mrs. Celie Newsome, and Mrs. Dixie Kiser. One daughter, Callie Newsome died 11 days after his death. Brother Harrison didn't have any brothers or sisters living at the time of his death. He joined the Regular Baptist Church first Saturday in August1965 and was baptized the same day by Elder Jethro Hampton ,Elder Kenis Newsome and myself. He took his membership to the Caney Creek Church. Brother Harrison had to go on crutches about6 years. We had to baptize him in a chair. He bore his sickness with much patience. It done him so much good for people to come to his home. When church was around he always wanted everyone to go home and eat with him. Brother Harrison didn't get to go to church very much after he was baptized but that was all he talked about when I would go to see him. I would like to say to all his children that hasn't made peace with God if they ever want to see Dad and Mother again they will have to fall out with sin and make peace with God. I sure do believe they are resting from their labor. I could say many good things about Brother Harrison but space won't permit. His funeral and Callie's will be preached on the Newsome Branch Cemetery on the fourth Saturday and Sunday in June 1968. Everyone is Welcome.
Written by: his son-in-law and his Brother in hope    Hatler Kiser

Ousley, Henry --On the day of July 27, 1967, death angels came to my father-in-law to wit: Henry Ousley, also a brother in Christ. He was born February 22, 1887. Departed this life July 27, 1967 making his stay here on earth with us 80 years 5 months and 5 days. He was so humble and good to everyone.  He leaves to mourn his loss his good wife, Nancy Hicks Ousley, and his dear children, 4 girls and 3 boys. One boy preceded him in death 40 some years ago. I stood  over him3 days and nights. Henry prayed for God to take him out of his suffering. He said he was going home to be with his little boy and his Daddy but we feel that our loss is heaven's gain for he joined the Old Regular Baptist Church over 40 some years ago and was a faithful member. Oh how we miss him in his home but I feel that we'll meet over in that bright city where there will be no more sorrow, pain or death.
Written by his daughter-in-law, Ruby Ousley

Ousley, Millie Crager --By the request of the family I will write the obituary of  Millie Crager Ousley, the daughter of W.M. Crager and Laura Shepherd of Gunlock, Ky, both whom had preceded her in death. Millie Crager Ousley was born in Magoffin County, December 11, 1903 and deceased this life here on earth at McDowell Hospital March 27,1967. Millie had one deceased brother Johnnie Crager who lived in Indiana at the time of his death.  Three surviving brothers are Melvin, Jimmie, and Joe Crager, all of the state of Indiana at present. Two living sisters are Sadie Howard of Gunlock, Ky and Minnie Allen of Indiana. Millie was married to Perry Ousley who preceded her in death January 16,1956. One daughter preceded her in death also, Alma Ousley who died at the age of nine. Six boys are living to mourn the loss of their dear mother Leonard, Otis, Dennis, and Denver Ousley of Risner, Ky. Jimmie Ousley of Langley , Ky, and Columbus Ousley of the United States Army stationed at Fort Knox, Ky. Two daughters are left to miss the face of sweet mother, Renis Ousley of Risner, Ky. and Alva Elliott of Warsaw, Indiana.  Millie has two deceased grandchildren and 25 living grand-children also three great-grandchildren. Millie had been sick approximately four years, but the last two years had been seriously ill and almost an invalid. For the last several months Millie had been staying with her son Denver in Detroit, Michigan. Her sons said she had been longing to come back to the old home place on Caney, and the Doctor suggested that she be brought back to her home, and said she had been clinging on to live for that reason to get back to the old home place. After moving back about two weeks ago Millie was taken to McDowell on the evening of the 26th of March, 1927 and was at rest before noon the following day. Jimmie said he was by her bedside the last hours of her life, and she was continually calling on The Lord, and she would repeat, its time, its time. One son quoted her as asking him if it would make her sicker to be baptized. So therefore we can believe that she did make peace with God in her own way although sickness prevented a formal baptism. Her son said she just seemed to go to sleep. Then we feel that she has passed out of a little life of sorrow, afflictions, heartaches, and disappointments into a life of joy and peace.  Therefore, I want to say to the children, friends an relatives if you haven't called upon the Lord for mercy do it now while time and opportunity permits, so that there can be a reunion in Heaven that no deaths can come but all will be peace, rest and happiness for everyone. I could go on writing and writing but could never put into words or expression the deep and good things that is running through minds of the children of this mother, and penetrating to the heart. Written by I feel an unworthily servant of the Lord, and by the request of the children whom I am glad had confidence in me.
Monroe Vanderpool

Owens, Elijah -- With much sadness, I will try to write an obituary of my dear beloved father, Elijah Owens. Dad was the son of Milton and Anna Slone Owens. He was born August 26, 1884 and entered eternal life on October 22, 1966, making his stay on
earth 82 years one month and 26, days. Dad was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church and we believe he is at rest from all his labor, for his life proved it to all of us children and to all who knew him.  Dad was a retired school teacher, merchant, trader and trapper and spent his entire life here in Knott County, where he was born. Survivors include his wife Nancy Owens four sons C.B. of Pippa Passes, Ky; Mark, Elbert and Eugene all of Dayton, Ohio, three daughters Jessie Lloyd and Mona Lisa Harrod of Dayton, Ohio, Velma Thornberry of Mousie, Ky. Also twenty-two grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his leaving.    In his later years, all of Dad's talk was of Jesus and eternal things, so we feel and believe that Dad left something with us children that money couldn't buy. I hope that someday we can all meet Daddy and Jesus to live together forever.
Written by one who loved him dearly  his stepson and brother in the Lord      C.B. Smith

Phillips, Fannie Compton  -- It is with much sadness and with a broken heart that we try to write the obituary of our darling mother, Fannie Compton Phillips. She was born April 17, 1904, and deceased this life July 15, 1967, and making her stay here on earth 63 years 2months and 28 days. She was the daughter of the late John C. and Mollie Courtney Compton.   She leaves to mourn her loss, a good husband, and a dear father to all of us children and five brothers. She was married to John Phillips and to this union was born four children two boys and two girls. Chester Phillips Louisville, Ky; Paul E. Phillips, Indianapolis, Ind.; Barbara and Juanita Phillips, both of Pikeville, Ky.. Six grandchildren and a great number of friends and relatives.     Mom joined the Island Creek Regular Baptist Church May 31,1967 and was baptized June 17, 1967. She bore her sickness with great kindness and patience, We want to thank everyone who came to pay their respect and show their love and offer to us their good words of comfort. If it were possible for her to call back a message to the many friends and loved ones she leaves behind, no doubt it would be:

I am home in Heaven, dear ones oh, so happy and  So bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over; every restless tossing passed,
I am now at peace forever; safely Home in Heaven at last.
And he came Himself to meet me, in that way so hard  to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on, could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still;
Tty to look beyond earth's shadows, pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you , so you must not  idly stand,
Do it now, while life remaineth, you shall rest in Jesus' Land.
When that work is all completed, He will gently call  you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting, oh, the joy to see  you come!
Written by her daughters Barbara and Juanita Phillips.  
        
Ray, Fannie --By the request of the family, I will in my weakness try to write an obituary of my beloved Mother-in-law, Fannie Ray, born March 8, 1897, at Virgie Pike County Ky, deceased this life July 2, 1967, making her stay on earth 70 years 3 months 24 days. She was the daughter of the late Martha Casebolt and George Tackett. She married the late Dennis Ray in 1911. To this union was born seven children of which three preceded her in death, Martha Ann, Fred, and Geneva. Four are still living,  Buster Ray, River Rouge, Michigan; Cecil Ray, Ashland, Ky; Opal Blankenship, Weeksbury and Fayetta Thacker, Etiwanda, California.  She leaves two brothers, threesisters14grandchildren 10great-grandchildren, to mourn her loss. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church at Robinson Creek. She was a good wife and Mother. She loved her children so much. She was always worrying over them. Fannie loved to go to church. She would walk in the rain and snow to fill her seat as long as she was able to go. Fannie was sick along time. She bore her sickness so well. She lived a lonesome life after Dennis died.  I could go on and on telling how good she was and the good life she lived, but I feel that all who knew her knows her life and where they can meet her again. She had the faith that after this life she would see God. I believe she has a home in Heaven, for Christ said I go to prepare a place for you and if I go prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am there ye may be also. She was like a Mother to me. I want to say to her children, if they want to meet Mother again, they will have to do like Mother did. Fall out with sin and ask for the free mercy of God. Mother did. Mother left a light burning for them to follow. I hope and pray they will turn their hearts to Jesus and repent and be baptized.
Jesus loves you all and He will hear your prayers
May God bless and save you all is my prayers.
Written by a sister in hope Frances Ray.

Reffett, Lucinda -- It is with a sad heart I will try and write an obituary of my dear Mother, Lucinda Reffett. Mother was born June 28, 1895to Samuel and Rebecca Allen Ratliff. She departed this life November 10, 1966. She was first married to Willie Adkins. Unto this union was born five girls: Mrs. Elzie (Opal) Bentley of Langley, Ky; Mrs. Hiram (Inez) Ousley of Rochester, Indiana; Mrs. J.B. (Stella) Ousley Yolyn, W, Va.; Mrs. Tom (Willa) Vanness, Vinton, Ohio. One daughter Sylva, preceded her in death. Father passed away in 1921 and then she was married to Whitten Reffett August 2, 1925. Unto this union was born seven children, four boys and three girls ; Mrs. Cletus (Lottie) Kotterman of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mrs. Phillip (Kelsa) Carr Rochester, Indiana, One girl Becky, preceded her in death. Jim Reffett North Webster, Indiana; Whitten Jr. Kewanee, Indiana; Shannon, Laporte, Indiana,  Paul Fulton, Indiana.  She also has six stepchildren, four girls and two boys: Mrs. Frank (Ressie) Godbe Rochester, Indiana; Mrs. Ed (Jossie) Patton, Leiters Ford, Indiana; Mrs. Willie (Jennie) Case Wellston, Ohio; Mrs. Keith (Vada) Barts Rochester, Indiana; George Reffett Rochester, Indiana; Henry Reffett Langley, Ky. She also leaves to mourn her loss, one sister, Mrs. John (Susie) Adkins of Sidney, Ohio. Two brothers Jack Ratliff of Wayland, Ky; and John Ratliff of Indianapolis, Indiana. She joined the Bethel Church of the Old Regular Baptist in June 1922 and lived a faithful life until death. Mother was loved by all who knew her and we miss her more than words can say, but she has a better home with Jesus. We feel our loss is Heaven's gain.
Written by: her daughter     Mrs. Harm (Inez) Ousley

Roberts, Adam -- It is with much sadness and a broken heart, that I try to write the obituary of my dear beloved husband, Adam Roberts.  He was born November 18, 1901, and departed this life June 3,1967, at the age of 65 years 6 months and 15 days. He was born in Pike County, Kentucky, the son of the late Sol and Mary (Damron) Roberts. He spent his entire life in this vicinity. He leaves to mourn his passing, his loyal and devoted wife Virgie Phillips Ratliff Roberts ; three stepsons Otis, Wayne and Bill Ratliff; one stepdaughter Mrs. Joyce Snyder ; two brothers Thomas and Charles B. Roberts; two sisters Mrs. Sollie Jane Damron and Mrs. Nancy McCown, and three step-grandchildren. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He loved to see his step children come and visit him.   He was a devoted and loving husband and father, a wonderful neighbor and respected citizen of the community in which he lived. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Little Robinson in June 1960 and attended regularly. He was the clerk at his church and tried hard to do a good job. We know he is gone from us, but we still miss and long for him. Even though he is gone , we have loving memories that will remain in our hearts always. I think God that I have a hope of seeing him again.
Written by his heart-broken wife,  Virgie Roberts.

Roberts, Daniel --On Monday morning November 28, 1966 the death angel visited the home of Daniel Roberts bearing his soul, we believe to a better home where he'll never suffer any more. Daniel was the son of the late Neal and Alice Newsome Roberts. He was born April 25, 1890, making his stay on this earth 76 years 7months and 3 days.   He leaves to mourn his loss one brother David Roberts and five sisters Victoria, Virgie, Miriam, Alvia, and Dollie. also two sons Nealy and Alfred and two daughters Rosa Hall and Lilly Damron. Two children passed on before him. He had seventeen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.  Early in life he was married to Katie Lambert Roberts, the mother of these children. She passed away December 9, 1958.Then on March 14, 1959, he was married to Laconnie Thornsbury who is left to mourn his loss. She was a true and faithful companion to him. The children and Daniels family will never forget how good she was to him. He will be missed by all who knew him but our loss is Heaven's gain so all we can say is sleep on until that great Resurrection Day when we will meet with him again.
Written by the Family.

Salisbury, Dail --Dail Salisbury was born January 2, 1897 at Langley., Floyd, County Kentucky. He was the son of Parmer and Mary Turner Salisbury. He resided in the Floyd County area until 1946 when he moved his family to Route 4,Lucasville. Ohio where he departed this life September 3,1967 at home in his sleep at the age of 70 years.  He is survived by his devote wife of 46 years, Rebecca Hagans Salisbury. To this union were born 11 children. An infant daughter and 26 year old son. William J. Salisbury preceded him in death. He leaves his six sons Harold Lloyd, Thomas Palmer, Herman Lamarr, Carl Dean, and Amos Dail of this area; and Fredrick Grant of the United States Army, and three daughters, Mrs. Shirley Stewart and Mrs. Helen Webb of Langley, Kentucky and Mrs. Judy Colvin of Springfield, Ohio  A brother Lee Salisbury of Printer, Kentucky, and a sister Mrs. Gracie Jones of Lakeland, Florida. He leaves 28 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He spent much of his earlier working life with Kentucky and West Virginia Gas Company of Langley, Kentucky where he was field supervisor and constructed many of the pipelines in the gas fields of West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky,   A life-long Republican, Dial went into County politics in the thirties and was chosen by the people of Floyd County to be their sheriff from 1938 to 1942. After moving his family to their present home 21 years ago, Dial engaged in farming, logging and pipefitting. At his death he was retired but continued his association with this business, the Dial Construction Company of Stockdale, Ohio. He loved and enjoyed his membership in the Little Ettie Church, which he joined Easter Sunday, 1963. Dial will be missed and his passing mourned by his family and a host of friends, but he had a hope of a great new life in the land beyond. It is enough to say - He was a good man.

Samons, Sol   It is with a sad and very unworthy felling that I will try to fill the request of a dear heart broken sister and children, to write a short obituary of a Dear Brother, to wit: Brother Sol Samons the son of Carr and Polly Ann Crum Samons. He was born July 16, 1894 and departed this life May 24,1967, making his stay here in the unfriendly and troublesome world 72 years, 10 months, and 7 days. Brother Sol served in the Army during World War l and after his honorable discharge he met and married Sister Della Akers, daughter of the late Brother Andy and Sister Maud (Boyd) Akers, Dec 23, 1920, and unto this union were born 8 dear children to wit: Edger Samons, deceased; Jay Samons of Vermillion, Ohio; Mrs. Verna Mae Conn of Betsy Layne, Ky; Mrs. Marvis Marston of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Carlie S. Gibson of Dana, Ky; Mrs. Jean Halfhill of Prestonsburg, Ky; Mrs. Lois Goble of Arlington, Virginia, and Mrs. Denna Sielke of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Brother Sol leaves to mourn his absence these dear children and his lonely and sad companion and two brothers to wit: Bascom Samons of Martin, Ky; Bill Samons of Martin, key; and two dear sisters to wit: Mrs. John Turvey of Seligman. Missouri, and Mrs. Julie Turvey of Kenton, Ohio, and 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren a host of relatives, friends, Brothers and Sisters in the church. Brother Sol joined the Old Regular Baptist Church the 4th Sunday in August and was baptized the 5th Sunday in August 1963 by Brother J. P. . Hall and Brother Russell Jacobs. He lived a very humble, faithful and obedient member until, as I feel that God saw fit to call him from  the shores of time to come up a little higher and rest for a little season as Job said Oh Lord. hide me away and appoint me a time and call for me. Oh children just think what a happy time that will be on that great and notable day when all the Blood Washed Band will be caught up to meet the Lord in the midway of the air to everlastingly be with the Lord then we will be able to sing that new song that we are notable to sing now Children, I firmly believe that your Dear Daddy will be in that number, my hopes have been for about 32 years that I will be in that number with all our loved ones. Brother Sol had been in failing health for the last few years, but more so, for the past four months. He took sick on Tuesday, 23rd and they took him to the Pikeville, Hospital and was giving a shot and he wanted to come back home that same evening, but the Doctors advised him stay the night, but when the nurse went in the next morning to see about him, The Death Angel had already com and summoned him away. The family told me that he had always prayed that he wouldn't have to lay and suffer long. Sister Della, this should be a great consolation to you and the children that God had granted his prayers. Poor little Verna Mae told me tonight, while on the way to the hospital, He told them he was not scared, but he was ready to go. Jay bless your heart Son, remember the advice that you told me that your Daddy gave you so many times that if you expect to go where Daddy is, you will have to quit your ways of doing. Son, when you see your lost and undone condition and Gods Spirit Bids you to pray then you can pray and God will hear that prayer, but until you see that you need a doctor you never will call for one. And to you dear girls remember the good advice and counsel that you said that he gave you children, you never can bring Daddy back, but you can say like Daddy did, By the Grace of God, you can go to where he is, for God is merciful God and he can understand the groans that you cannot utter. So children sow your flowers while Mother is living. Your loving and kind words and your appearance in church with Mother is the most beautiful flowers that you can ever give her. Sister Della, I pray that God will bless you and comfort you in your lonely and sad hours. So may God bless you and your Dear Children, is and will be my prayers, and I beg an interest in your prayers when you have a mind to pray. It wont be long until you and I will join Brother Sol, where there will be no heart failures and sad farewells. May God bless the Ministers to be able to be in the funeral that you requested and above all , may God bless them with Spirit.
Written by your unworthy brother and friend I hope  Allen W. Akers

Shepherd,  Martha Howard --By the request of the family, I will try write the obituary of a sister in the Lord, Martha Howard Shepherd. She was born in Magoffin, County on Licking River June 11, 1885,the daughter of John J. Howard and Sally Allen Howard, who preceded her in death. Sister Martha deceased this life hereon earth March 14, 1967, and we feel and believe that her Spirit passed on into eternal rest with the Lord. The reason that we believe this was by the good life which she lived here on earth.    There brothers preceded her in death: Ellis, Sam and Reps Howard: also three sisters preceded her in death Julia, Dora, and Susan. Surviving brothers are Graydon Howard of Pyramid, Ky; Tona Howard and Silas Howard of the state of Indiana. Her husband Willie Shepherd preceded her in death about 8 years past. Also two sons preceded her in death. Willis died as an infant, and Ellis Shepherd of Hueysville, Ky. preceded her in death a few years ago. Surviving children are five girls: Effie Crager of Hueysville, ky; Ruth Gayheart of Ravenswood, w. Va., Minnie Johnson of Cardington, Ohio, Marie Conley of Mongo, Indiana and Sallie Salisbury of Gunlock, ky. Surviving boys are two: Silas Shepherd and Estill Shepherd, both of Gunlock. Ky.  Sister Martha has 27 living grandchildren and 16 great-grand-children. Sister Martha has been a member of the Church for over 60 years, and her membership at death was in the Philadelphia Regular Baptist Church at Hippo, Ky. Sister Martha had been ill approximately the last 35 years, and was not able to go to church for quite a while, but her thoughts and talk were centered on the goodness of God. I can recall in my early boyhood days hearing Sister Martha shout the praises of God, and in my later life when I was wild and reckless, these examples of her and others  I would recall, and a burning desire came in my heart to be and feel what Sister Martha, my mother and others which now have passed on had in their heart.  Sister Martha's children are all good and kind. Some have made peace with God I feel, but if any have not called upon God with all their heart and desire to serve him, I would advise them to think upon their life, and make peace with God, for we know not when we too will have to lay down this life. I'm sure Sister Martha's grandchildren will remember her walks and talk, and I hope they also will desire to serve the God that their grandmother served. As I watched some of her grandchildren last night I'm sure that thoughts concerning her reached deep in their hearts, that they will never forget.  I could go on writing, but I will stop, but I hope we all: her children grandchildren, friends and relatives will all meet in Heaven, and if you desire enough to see mother again. I believe that you can. So do not worry, because we feel that she is at rest, and much better off than us.
Written by a brother in the Lord, Monroe Vanderpool.

Slone, Frona-I will try and write a short sketch of the life of a dear Sister in the Lord - Frona Slone, who deceased on Jan..0, 1966 at the age of 62 years 9 months and 10 days. She was married to Seymour Slone, and to this union was born 15 children, seven daughters , Opal Stanley, Dorothy Engle, Mrs. Delcie Dickenson, Mrs. Anise Sword, Mrs. Yvonne Leonard, Mrs. Francis Flannery, and Mrs. Joyce Hall; eight sons Curtis, Ed, Carlos, James, Everett, Randall, Harley, and Tim Slone.  Her husband preceded her in death in 1961. Mrs. Slone joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1954 at Joppa Church at Melvin, Kentucky, and lived a faithful life until death. So I say to her children if they ever want to see Mother again, they will have to be born-again. I believe their loss is Heaven's gain. She was so humble and good to everybody, Opal has joined the church, and may God bless the others to come in before it's too late. So I will say sleep on dear Sister until the Resurrection morning.
Written by: a broken-hearted Brother in the Lord   Rev. Alvin Caudill.

Smith, Brother Estill-- In 1904, November 20, in Brother Alex Smith and Typhena Pratt Smith's home,  Brother Estill was born and grew to be a young man. Early in life he was married to Lona Salyers. Unto this union was born three children - 2 died in infancy also his wife, Lona. This left Brother Estill and one child, Jeanette along. Later, Brother Estill married Edna Slone Smith on September 19, 1929and unto this union was born ten children. Two of these died while infants and one lived to be a young man, had a car wreck and was killed, his name being Sherrell. So you can see that enemy called death has visited Brother Estill's home several times and has taken some of his loved ones and passed over him. But now at last on Friday, August 18, 1967, the enemy death came back to his home and called for him and he had to go.  Leaving here to mourn his loss are his good wife Edna and eight children, Jeanette Slone, Kenderville, Geneva Smith Garrett, Columbus, Ohio; Orville, Rudolph, Marvin, of Leburn; Aliwest McEneeny, Darbydale, Ohio; and Elahan, who is in the service of his country stationed in Germany, and Eloise Conley Leburn. Also left are 12grandchildren and a dear old Father who is well stricken in years and four brothers and three sisters, Chester, Virgil, Denver, Mary, Beatrice, Ida and Leila Mae, a large host of relatives and friends. Brother Estill lived and raised his family in Knott County and was well loved by all who knew him. He was a hard working man and his door was always open to his neighbors and friends, but I want to say to Sister Edna and the children the greatest thing Brother Estill ever did was when he opened the door of his heart to that man, Jesus, who is the only Savior of the world of mankind and especially Savior to them that believe. We feel that Brother Estill wore the sign every day in his life by his action and talk that it would be safe for any of his children to be by. He also put forth another sign to go by - that is on June27, 1965, down here on the creek bank he threw his arms around me and said I have put this thing off as long as I can. He said the Lord had saved him he believed with all his heart, so I baptized him on what he told me and from that day on his love for this old church has been a light to this community and proved his testimony was true.  So now he is sleeping, waiting for God to come and wake him up and hear that sweet voice saying: Come ye blessed to my Father. May I close by saying to the children that time is swiftly running out
on our lives. Life is too short to take a chance of living here without living for God.
Written by Coy Combs and help of the Family.

Smith,  Everett --   He was born November 12, 1903, deceased May 23, 1967,making his stay here on earth 63 years 6 months and eleven days. Brother Everett was the son of Rich Smith. He leaves behind to mourn his loss, his Father, one brother, Horace Smith, four sisters Neallie Gayheart, Nellie Coburn, Polly Ramey, and Larnie Smith, also a loving companion, Mabel Smith, who Brother Everett took by the hand over 33 years ago to be his wife. They have lived all these years together a quiet and peaceful life. In the last years of Brother Everett's life he was very badly afflicted, but bore his sickness with patience along with his good, humble wife, who waited upon him with tended care. Brother Everett also leaves behind to mourn his loss one adopted son, Mike, and two grandchildren, James Everett and Charles Jr. and only one daughter-in-law, Delores. Everett was a good neighbor and friend to everyone. He has been a man that loved to help people. But in order to cause his good life, that he lived, to be more profitable to his family and neighbors, he went to God by faith believing in His Son, Jesus, as we believe saved his soul. Then he joined The Old Regular Baptist Church, Sept. 19, 1963,and was baptized by Brothers Earl and Bert Howard, September 28, 1963. Brother Everett came to church every time he felt well enough to come, having his fellowship in Ball's Fork Church.  We will miss him very much. He would call in the brothers, wanted them to pray and sing. Now he is gone to a place where sickness and sorrow never comes.
Written by: the family of Coy Combs

Stevens, Jesse --By request, I will try to write an obituary of my dear Brother in the Lord to wit: Jesse Stevens. He was born Feb. 25, 1897. He was called from this shore of time at the Methodist Hospital, March 23, 1967, at the age of 70 years and 28 days.  He was the son of Jasper and Polly Adkins Stevens. Brother Jesse was married to Gracie Justice Stevens, Sept.9, 1915. To this union was born 12 children, four daughters and eight sons. Four sons and two daughters daughters preceded him in death, leaving four sons, Clell, Ervin, Matthew and Jerry Stevens, two daughters Miss Lizzie McKinney and Miss. Effie Tackett, all of Harold, Ky.  Brother Jesse was married to Jane King Stevens, December 5, 1940. To them was born seven children. One preceded him in death. Three sons Roy Lee, Leonard, and Loure all of Harold, Ky.; three daughters Mrs. Alice Kendrick of Fish Trap, Ky.; Miss Mary Jane and Miss Maggie Stevens, Ky Harold, Ky.; four half brothers, Irland, Johnny, Henry, and Cecil Adkins, 27 grandchildren and many friends and a vacant seat in the old church,  Brother Jesse joined the Old Regular Baptist Church, Nov.7, 1953, and was a faithful member and filled his seat until physically unable. Brother Jesse was loved by all who knew him, and is now gone to reap his reward, for by their fruits ye shall know them. We believe he is now resting in the Paradise of God with his loved ones gone on before, awaiting the great morning when Jesus will come in the cloud of Glory to gather His elects home.  Oh what a happy meeting that will be, when we take our flight on wings of love to meet Jesus in the air, when the song starts that will never end, and to hear the voice of Jesus say, Fly open wide ye everlasting gates and let my Bride come in. Friends, relation, and loved ones, you see the road Brother Jesse marked out. I, the writer, have known him for fifty years. He always was humble, the ways of a God fearing man. If you ever expect to see Brother Jesse again, you will have to come down humble and serve the same God, Brother Jesse served.
Written by Elder Melvin Conn

Stiltner,  Burton Granville --It is with a sad heart that I try and write this obituary of one of our precious brethren, to wit: Brother Burton G. Stiltner, son of Frank P. and sister Annie R. Stiltner. Brother Burton was born September 1, 1899, at Jumbo, on Holly River, West Virginia. He departed this life March 23, 1967 at the age of 68. He came west with his parents to the state of Washington about.. the year of 1916 and had resided here ever since. Brother Burton served in World Wars One and Two. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Edna of the home, three sons and one daughter. Also two brothers and two sisters residing here in the state of Washington. Brother Burton joined the Old Regular Baptist and was baptized by Elder Mack Stiltner. He took up fellowship with Mt. Zion Church at Morton, Washington July 19, 1964.  As far as this writer knows brother Burton walked in an upright manner before God, and was always faithful to come and fill his seat. He was ready and willing to do his part for the church and a brother or sister in need. So I feel to say brother Stiltner sleeps on till the morning when Jesus comes, and I feel we will be with him ever no more to part. Now to his wife and children: May God bless you all, and maybe some sweet day you can be with daddy for ever more.
Written by a brother in hope Ribern Workman Mossyrock Washington.
(note) This could be Mossyrock but I posted as writer had it.

Tackett,  Ervin and Milford -- I will try to write an obituary of my son's Ervin and Milford. They were born in Floyd County, Kentucky. Ervin was born April 25, 1924, and departed this life December 9, 1950, at the age of 26 years. Milford was born February 7,  1929 and departed this life July 17, 1966 at the age of 37 years. Milford was married to Gail Caudill. To this union was born four children three boys and one girl, to wit: Lillie Mae, Cecil, Gelan, and Verna. They left two brothers and four sisters: Ellis, Andy, Pauline Daniels, Evaline Bentley, Maudie Hall, and Lillie Mae Hamilton, a Father and Mother, Beckie Bentley Tackett and George Tackett and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss.  Ervin and Milford left good hopes. Milford joined the Old Regular Baptist Church May 16, 1966, and was baptized by Elder John B. Hamilton and Brother Hershel Hamilton. He took his fellowship at Joppa Church.
Written by their Daddy George Tackett 

Tackett, John H. -- With much respect and admiration, I I will try to write an obituary of my dear Grandfather. He was born John H. Tackett on October10, 1887, and died on Christmas Eve 1966. He was married to Grace Ramsey on October 1, 1915 at Yeager, Kentucky. Unto this marriage under God was born six children, one of which died in infancy. He leaves his wife Grace Tackett, his children, John Tackett Jr.., Ft Thomas, Kentucky; Malvery Ell Tackett Waynesboro, Virginia; Billie Tackett Newport, Kentucky; Mrs. Ruby Joyce Chambers Newport, Kentucky; Mrs. Katherine Maxwell, also of Newport, Kentucky; and 18 grandchildren. Grandfather joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in February.1952. There are many good things I could say about him, but the most vivid recollection of him is when he used to call us kids around him and tell us ghost stories. I never once heard him say anything bitter or hateful to us children or to anybody. I loved to sit out on the porch with him at dusk and listen to him sing the old hymns of the church. I never failed to feel some kind of thrill run through me.  It seemed as if we were surrounded by the presence of God. He left this old troubled world a Christian and, you know that makes all the difference in the world. To him, death was swallowed up in victory; it had lost its sting and there was no joy in Hell that day. I am truly looking forward to seeing him in Heaven, and I know when I walk through the pearly gates, I will find my grandfather sitting at the feet of Jesus.
Written by his loving grandson John Maxwell.

Tackett, Lou--Sister Lou Tackett was born February 6, 1883, and left this life January 8, 1967. She was married to Lee Tackett in the year of 1920. She joined the Island Creek Church of the Old Regular Baptist the third Saturday of September1928, and was baptized by Elder Gus Cole. Sister Lou belonged to the church about thirty-nine years.  She leaves her husband Lee and one step-daughter Virdie Fields, a host of brothers and sisters and friends to mourn her loss, but we feel our loss is her eternal gain in heaven, for I heard the record say, precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. So brother Lee just press on a few more days and you can meet Sister Lou again, where congregations never break up and the Sabbath never ends.  I feel like Sister Lou was one of our modern sisters and I think our younger sisters would do well to patronize after the life lived by her. So Sister Lou just sleep on a few more days till the Lord comes to ransom his children from the power of the grave and take them home to heaven. I want to say to Virdie, if you ever expect to see Sister Lou again you will have to leave off the things of the world and repent, I believe Sister Lou is resting from her labor because the record says, blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. Yes says the spirit that they rest from their labor and their work do follow them. So I must close this obituary by saying farewell for a little while. Your brother in hope of eternal life.
Written by Jink Ray at the request of Brother Lee Tackett

Tackett , Lucercy --By request, of the family I will attempt writing an obituary of my beloved step-grandmother and sister in Christ, Lucercy Tackett. Lucercy Tackett was born December 17, 1888 and departed this life February 1, 1967. She was the daughter of Harmon Newsome and Polly Bentley Newsome. She was married to Jarvey Hamilton, into this union was born seven children. They are as follows: Polly Johnson Teaberry, KY., Rhodina Akers Teaberry, Ky.; Evan Hamilton Teaberry, KY; Hattie Tackett, (deceased), Andy Hamilton (deceased), Irene Hamilton (deceased); Daniel Hamilton (deceased).  Lucercy's husband and four of her children preceded her in death. At an early age sister Lucercy joined the Samaria Church of Old Regular Baptist where she was a member when she deceased. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church about 50 years. Lucercy was married to John Tackett and unto this union was born two children, Ola Tackett Ashland, Ky; and Palestine Daniels Greenup, ky; John Tackett her husband, preceded her in death. Sister Lucercy left to mourn her loss five children 18 grandchildren 36 great-grandchildren and one brother and one sister and a host of friends.  For several years sister Lucercy's health failed and she was unable to go to church, which she so much desired. Sister Lucercy lived the life of a good Christian, she always gave others good advice. The Lord blessed her to see two of her daughters to join the church, Polly Johnson and Rhodina Akers. About two weeks before her death the Lord blessed us to have a good meeting at her home. She suffered severely from a stroke . It was hard for us to see her suffer but we feel and believe that she is resting under the Altar of Paradise. Let me say in my closing words to those children who haven't made peace with the Lord, If you want to see mother again you will have to choose that good part which is Jesus. John 3:3 "Jesus answered and said unto him, verily. verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he can not seethe kingdom of God,"
Written by her step-grandson , Ernest Hamilton.

Tackett,  Martha Ellen--  It is with a sad and broken heart that I will try  to write an Obituary of my dear Mother. She was born April 12, 1890 in Kentucky. She was the daughter of Ambrose White and Plima Goforth White. She was married to Andy J. Tackett who per-ceded her in death 7 years ago. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church for 40 years. She has six children living: Azzie Tackett of Teaberry; and Asa Tackett of Craynor, Ky, Three Daughters Mrs. Lacy Tackett and Fanny Martin of Craynor, Ky and Mrs. Rhoda Hamilton of Teaberry. She has two sisters living Mrs. Alice Howell, of Pikeville and Mrs. Nancy McKinney of Craynor, Ky. Mother was always at the door looking for us children to come home. She was good to everyone . I'd like to say to all my brothers and sisters if you want to see your mother again, you'll have to be born again. Mother always liked to go to church when she was well enough. We all miss mother but I hope we'll meet her some day. What hard times she has seen in this world trying to raise her family but I feel she is at rest from all her labor. Children I know you miss mother and her good counsel. follow in her footsteps, and some sweet day you will meet her again where no sorrow pain or death can ever come. She said I love my children and oh how sweet it would be if I could have my children to walk along with me. She asked me what my name was and where I had started to. I answered you're my mother. I came to go with you, she threw her arms around me her voice was loud and clear she shouted Hallelujah, I'm glad that you are here.
Written by: her daughter , Rhoda Hamilton.

Tackett, Matilda Bartlett --By request of the family I will try to write an obituary of Sister Matilda Tackett. She was born September 7, 1907 departed this life May 31, 1967, at the age of 59 years 8 months and 24 days. She was born in Pike County, Ky the daughter of the late William and Ruth Newsome Bartley and spent most of her life in this vicinity.   She was the stepdaughter of Becky Newsome Bartley. In her early life she was married to Hart Bartley who preceded her in death and to this union was born six children, two preceded her in death, Edith and Gromer. She leaves four children to mourn her loss, Elsie Hess, West Virginia; Arnold Bartley West Virginia Pamerine and Sam Bartley of Columbus, Ohio.   She later married Aruba Tackett on June 16, 1948. She leaves four step-children to mourn her loss, Norris Tackett, Emajane Newsome, Billie Tackett, and Sullie Swan all of Detroit, Michigan. She also leaves two brothers, W. E. and Levi Bartley, and one sister Mrs. Victoria Akers, two half-brothers Amos and Cecil Bartley, two half-sisters, Mrs. Bertha Tackett and Mrs. Oma Tackett, 18 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchildren.  Sister Tackett gave her hand to become a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ on May 13, 1967,and she was received and baptized on may 28, 1967, by Elder Hiram Adkins and Elder Offie Bartley.   I would like to say to Aruba and all the children and grandchildren and all the friends of Sister Tackett's her life proves just what she wanted to do and that was go to Heaven when this life was over and I feel and believe with all my heart that she is resting from her labor. And in the Resurrection morning both soul and body will unite an be with the Lord forever.  So if you want to see mother again, Jesus has made the way passable, he says look unto me all ye ends of the earth and ye saved. So fare-well for now hope to see you all around the throne of God in the morning. Her funeral will be preached the fifth Saturday and Sunday in June of 1968 at the Bethlehem Church. Everyone is invited.
Written by a brother in hope    Elder Hiram Adkins

Tackett, Pierce -- Pierce Tackett, the son of Richard Tackett and Mary (Tackett) Tackett, was born Sept. 1, 1896 , and died April 13, 1966 making his stay on earth 69 years, 7 months, and 13 days. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy (Hampton) Tackett, four sons, Richard C. Tackett, Clell C. Tackett and W.L. Tackett Hartley, Kentucky; and Noble E. Tackett of Virgie; four daughters Mrs. Mary B. Elswick, Mrs. Barbara A. Slone and Miss Leslie Mae Tackett all of Hartley, and Mrs. Bessie J. Brandenburg, Richmond, Indiana, one brother Buford Tackett of Hartley, and one sister, Mas. Amy Elswick of Hartley, and 26 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Pierce didn't attach himself to the church, but he told some of the neighbors a few days before he died that there was nothing between him and his God; so we believe that his soul is resting in the Paradise of God. May I say to his children as the Psalmist David said, he can no more come to you, but by the Grace of God, you can go to him. So if you want to see Daddy again, you must fall out with sin and be born again. not of a corruptible seed, but by an incorruptible seed. by the word of God that liveth and abideth forever.
Written by; Elder Monroe Jones

Tackett, Virgie --We, the family of Virgie Tackett, write this with very sad and heavy hearts over the loss of such a dear wife and mother. She was a member of the Long Fork Church of Old Regular Baptists for almost twenty years.  She joined the church in August 1948 and was a faithful Christian the remaining years of her life. She served her church, family, and community in her quite Christian way even though she was afflicted with severe arthritis for several year. She was also afflicted with that human killer cancer, in her letter life. We all miss her very much. Our burdens were her cross to bear, but she has now lain this cross down, and taken up her crown.  She was born October 31, 1893 at Etty, Kentucky. She was the daughter of James M. and Nancy Johnson Mullins. She was married to Johnny Tackett April 1, 1915. To this union was born one son and three daughters.  She was preceded in death by her father mother three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her husband, Johnny, one son Paul, three daughters Nora, Ada, and jewel, 22 grandchildren nine great-grandchildren three sisters and two brothers.  She died July 2, 1967 at the age of 73 years. We mourn her very much but she is now in the arms of Jesus, and free from pain and sorrow.
Written by her husband Johnny Tackett and her children, Paul Tackett, Nora Adams, Ada Adams, and Jewel Clooins

Terry, William --Bill Terry was born February 6, 1884 at Raven, Kentucky to Isaac and Mellie Martin Terry. He was a member of the Caney Fork Regular Baptist Church, Raven, Ky. He was in ill health for several years and went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 1966. His funeral was held at Caney Fork Regular Baptist Church with Bert Hall, Troy Nickles, and Green Bradley officiating. Burial was in the Turner Cemetery at Dema, Ky.  He is survived by his wife Mrs. Minnie Turner Terry and four sons, Kermit R. Terry, Ashland, Ky; William Terry Jr. Granville, Ohio; James F. Terry, Dayton, Ohio, and Thomas E. Terry San Antonio, Texas,  Bill is missed by his family, but they sorrow not, for as the bible says in I Thess.. 4:14 they know that, if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
Written  by William Terry Jr., and wife.

Tiffany, Belle Reed --By request of the Family  I will try to write an obituary of Belle Reed Tiffany, the daughter of Sigler Reed and Susan Morgan Reed, both who preceded her in death. Sister Belle was born October 19, 1878 and deceased this life April 6, 1967, being88 years of age, but we feel according to her testimony that she has passed on into the eternal rest of God.      Sister Belle married John Shepherd, and unto this marriage three children were born; Virgie Hicks, deceased; two still living Susie Conley of Peebles, Ohio, and Ora Hicks of David, Ky. She then married Edd Tiffany, who also preceded her in death, during 1935. Four sisters preceded Belle in death; Rosie Shepherd, Lula Huffvine, Jennie Kremer , and Millie Lafferty, one sister survives; Sallie Case of Garrett, Ky. Three brothers preceded Belle in death; Ruben Reed, Gold Reed, and Sam Reed. One brother survives: Goble Reed of Hippo, Ky. According to record Belle had 26 grandchildren, 57 great-grand-children and 3 great-great-grandchildren. After the death of her husband Edd Tiffany in 1935, sister Belle spent practically all of her remaining life in the home of her daughter Ora Hicks, wife of Earnest Hicks of David, Ky. Sister Ora although afflicted herself, cared for and looked after her dear mother, Belle with patience and kindness.  Sister Belle joined the United Baptist Church approximately 15,years ago, and lived a faithful life on through her remaining stay here on earth. I have known sister Belle for several years and everywhere I saw her she had a friendly handshake, and I can remember her kind soft spoken words. Sister Belle had a stroke during December5, 1966 and had been sick since.  I am sure that her relatives, grandchildren, and friends can remember kind words and good advice that sister Belle has given to them and we hope all of her relatives and friends, if they haven't made peace with God already, will consider their ways and turn to God while life and opportunity is before them, that they may meet her in that Eternal Rest, where we feel and believe she is gone to.  I know sister Ora and all will miss dear Mother, but God saw reason to call her home where trouble , sorrow and affliction and pain will all fade away. So we might say as the verse I love so dearly says: Safely Home.

I am home in heaven dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed,
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.
Written by Brother Monroe Vanderpool

Trivette, Marticia Caudill--Marticia Caudill Trivette, oldest of a large family was born to the holy union of Abel and Rosa (Hall) Caudill on November 27,1878. She was married to Levi Trivette on August 8, 1899 and from this union four girls and one boy were born. She belonged to the Baptist Church for 45 years. Her membership was lodged in the Enterprise Baptist Church on Indian Creek, and she always felt equally welcome amidst the fellowship of the Old Union Baptist Church of Jonancy. On the morning of April 16,1949, just before the start of church services she suddenly passed on into the other life, while in the shadows of her beloved church,    Much time has elapsed since that memorable Saturday morning of her passing. In looking back to that day of my youth I must say that the Lord blessed me by letting this woman of great pioneer spirit, simple wisdom, and deep faith in the Lord, to be my Grandmother. From her faith she found strength to till her soil to raise all her children and to nurse her invalid husband for the last 30 odd years of her life. She was like a second Mother to me and touched my young soul with her great talent as a story teller. As I grew in childhood my awareness of the Lord was made manifest by her guidance. As the Curiosities of life awoke in my mind she was the person I usually ran to with questions of how when and why. Most answers that she gave me usually ended with these words "Son" --Because the Lord made it so.   I was about 9 or 10 years old when she introduced me to the power of faith in the Lord. My "little-boy" garden as well as the family garden, was wilting in a drought of many days. I asked my grandmother "how" could we get water for the crops. She told me that the Lord made it rain at his will and if I had strong faith I could pray for him to send the needed water. This amazed my young mind, knowing that the same Lord that flooded the world in Noah's day divided the sea to let Moses and the children of Israel flee the Egyptian Chariots,  could send just enough water to save our garden. I closeted myself along as she said to and prayed to the Lord to send rain. Later that very same day heavy clouds came out of the South and drenched the whole area with more rain than we had seen all summer.    This experience, thanks to my Grandmother and the Almighty Lord, was my beginning. I have since professed my faith in Jesus Christ before man and have been duly baptized and accepted into the Unity Baptist Church of Ashland, Kentucky. The crowning glory of knowing that my Grandmother was truly a child of God was shown to me during her last night on earth. For as long as I could remember she always had a picture on the wall over her bed, of the likeness of Jesus Christ holding a baby in his arms.    On that night I'll remember forever, while in my sleep, I saw this same likeness of Christ ascend in the East. Still holding the babe in his arms, He slowly arose above the mountain ridges, and right on into the shining realm of Heaven. After many long years of faithful service, Christ took the innocent babe to its Heavenly home. my Grandmother.
Written by her Grandson Ted A. Smith

Vanderpool, Millie Shepherd -- In much sadness and weakness, but with the help of the Lord I will try to write an obituary of our dear mother, Millie Shepherd Vanderpool, who deceased this natural life 7:50 A. M. Thursday, February 9, 1967, but we feel that her soul passed on out into the paradise of God. The assurance that we have of this was by the life she lived here on earth, and the testimony which she left before she departed this life.    Mother was a member of The Philadelphia Regular Baptist Church on Brush Creek. Mother was born April 16, 1893 the daughter of Albert Shepherd and Vicey J. Marshall Shepherd, who resided on the Grassy Creek Fork of Licking River. Both parents preceded Mother in death. She was the last surviving child of her parents family.  Mothers brothers and sisters who had passed on before her were: Ruben, Johnny, George, Wilson, Laura Crager, and Catherine Bradley. Mother was married to Jim Buck Vanderpool May27, 1920 and unto this union was born 6 children, 3 whom had died in infancy , Marie, and Adam and Eve, Twins. Surviving children are Hayes M. Vanderpool of Lebanon, Ohio; Lonzo Vanderpool and Monroe Vanderpool of Hippo, Ky. Also our blessed Father Jim Buck Vanderpool of Gunlock, Ky, and a step-daughter Mollie Stephens of Plymouth, Ohio, whom Mom seemed to love the same as her 3 sons, and also Mollie seemed to love her as a mother.  Mother has two deceased grandchildren who died in infancy Marvin Ray, and one unnamed. She also has 17 living grandchildren: Fred, Lowell, James Monroe, Clyde, Jewell, Carl Ray, Lorene, Connie sue, Banner, Virginia, Milton, Claude, and Oma Gene Sparkman, Regina, Ronnie, Michael, and Angela, She has only one great-grandchild Kathy Sue Vanderpool. She also has a great host of friends and neighbors to mourn her loss. In fact it seemed like everyone who knew her loved her, and she had a great love and consideration for everyone.   Mother had been sick approximately 10 years with a heart condition, but hardly able to set up the last few years. She bore her sickness with patience more than anyone I ever saw. Many times I have seen Mother seriously ill, and it looked like she could not live, then God would strengthen her back up. During the evening of January 24, 1967 I went to see Mother and I realized that she soon would pass from this world of sorrow and trouble. She said I feel that I will soon see Jesus, I soon will be on that heavenly train, my ticket has been paid, but I won't have to go along, Jesus will go with me. After hesitating a few seconds she said I can't understand why that Jesus keeps me here. In her dying moments I was told that she seemed to go easy and with no pain it seemed.  Dad waited on Mother all these years up until her dying moments, and I never heard him complain nor did it seem to be a burden for him to wait on her. God has and will continue to reward Dad for this. We will all miss Mother because of her kindness, love and goodness, but I feel that she is much better off, even though we so hated to give her up. I feel that all her children has made preparation to meet her in heaven.    I could go on and on and could never say enough good things about Mother that she deserves, but it is not necessary, because all that knew her knows of the good life that she lived.
Written by her broken hearted son who has been  impressed to write this obituary Monroe Vanderpool.

Williams, Emrey L. -- By request we will try by the help of the Lord to write an obituary of Brother Emrey L. Williams. He was born March 26,1885, being 84 years, 1 month, and 7 days old. Born and raised at Abbott, Floyd County, Kentucky, was married to Lillie Hall. in the year of 1920, unto this union was born 7 children3 boys and 4 girls. Three girls preceded him in death, Virginia, Offie. and Lucy. Four remains to mourn his loss, namely Berlin Williams, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Ivory Williams North Manchester Ind., and Lee Williams Warren Ind., and Arminia Patrick of Claypool, Indiana, and a sad and lonely companion and 22 grandchildren3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers Sie Williams, Ben Williams, Libern Williams, Varmie Moore, Claria Councese, Mae Akers. to weep over the loss of beloved father and brother.  Brother Emery had been in falling health for several years but on the second day of may he took sudden and at 5:15 A. M. the same day passed from this life unto eternity. He was a member the Old Regular Baptist Church for the past several years and by the acquaintance we had we feel to say surely he was a good man and also believe that his spirit has returned to God there to rest and to wait the redemption of the body. Blessed are the dead who die in the and labored in this life to care for his family but now he is Lord for they hest from all their labor . Brother Emery toiled taking a sweet sleep. Job says those that have seen me shall see me no more, those that have known me shall know me no more, but we Saints of God believe in the sweet and glorious, Resurrection morning join him where there be no more dying. Let me say to those children who have not made peace with the Lord please don't forget Daddy's council and if you will all out with sin and repent, you also can join Daddy again.
Written by: Elder Claude Ousley and Delmar William

Wireman, Carrie -- Just a few words about the life of Sister Carrie Wireman, the daughter of Logan and Sucky Jane Salyers. She was born April 11, 1877, and passed away April 4, 1967, being89 years 11 months and 27 days old. She was married in early life to John Wireman. They didn't have any children. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Two brothers are still survive.    Sister Carrie joined the church 1n 1912 and took her fellowship at the Providence Church. She was faithful to fill her seat. Oh! how we miss the old pilgrims that has stood the test and bore the cross so humbly. But we feel she has gone on home to receive the crown. She was born in Johnson County and moved to this county in early life, about 1907. Sister Carrie leaves a great host of neighbors and friends to mourn her loss. But we feel our loss is her eternal gain. There are so many good things I could say about Sister Carrie but her life speaks louder than any thing that could possibly be printed. Who can find a virtuous women? for her price is far above rubies. The silver cord of life has been loosed. The fountain of life has ceased. The dust returned to the earth as it was the spirit to God who gave it.
Written by: Elder Bert Hall


Submitted by Donald Givens
Fairborn Ohio 
May God Bless