Adams, Lizzie --In loving memory and so many lonesome hours I've seen. I will try to write an obituary of a sweet little mother . she was born February 26, 1882. Making her stay on earth 84 years six months and twenty days. She was the widow of Bob Adams who preceded her in death January 20, 1963. To this union was born seven children, five girls and two boys. Three of them preceded her in death. Three girls and one boy are left to mourn for her death. They are Della Swiney, Doshie Howell, Julie Ray and Frank Adams all of Pikeville, Ky. Mother joined the Old Regular Baptist Church of Island Creek in 1957. She went to church as long as she was able. She was ill so long that she would pray and say she wanted to go home. I believe Mother is at rest and waiting for Jesus to come on that great day. So brothers and sisters if you want to see mother again you will have to live for Jesus.
Written by her daughter and Sister in the Lord Della Swiney

Blair, Mary Turner-Combs-This is a feeble attempt to write an obituary of my beloved grandmother, to wit: Mrs. Mary Turner Combs Blair. Mrs. Blair was born to Morgan and Nancy Jane Hopkins Turner on October 2, 1886, making her stay on earth 81 years two months and twenty-six days. Mrs. Blair was first married to John Riley Combs approximately 61 years ago. To this union was born four children, Herbert, Evelyn Griffie and Dorothy Moore of Orkney, Kentucky and Irvin Combs of Fruitland Park Florida. In addition to a host of friends she leaves sixteen grandchildren and eleven great- grandchildren to mourn her loss. Her second marriage was to Elder Henry Blair on September 9, 1953. Mommer as she was affectionately called, had been a member of the Joppa Regular Baptist Church for fifty-four years. She liked nothing better than to fill her seat in the church and to spend her spare time visiting the fellow church members who were less fortunate than she was. She never failed to praise the God she served for being able to do many of the things that would help to lighten the loads of others. Mommer departed this life January 28, 1968, following a fatal stroke suffered while visiting her son in Florida. As a tribute to our Mommer our best deed can be to serve the same God she served and live as close to Him as she lived. Her memorial will be preached in the Joppa Church on the first Saturday and Sunday in July, 1969. The Ministers requested are Elders Charlie Jones, Monroe Jones, Ivan Amburgey, Bill Tackett, Benny Slone and others.

Bolen, Lee --It is with a sad and broken heart I will try to write an obituary of my dear father Lee Bolen, who was born Aug. 5, 1893 at Bolyn, Ky, a son of Tivis and Jane Conley Bolen. He passed away Nov 22, 1967 at the age of 74 years 3 months and 17 days. He married Polly Bolen and to this union was born 8 children 4preceded him in death, and 4 surviving, Mrs., Lovern Wallen, Rome City Indiana; Mrs. Mabel Bolen Martin, Ky; Mrs. Bulah Mae Moore Columbus, Oh and Jackie Bolen Leburn, Ky, 11 grandchildren and2 great-grandchildren. Dad had a stroke and was paralyzed in his left side, and he was bed ridden until death. So many times when we would have to turn him over, he would tell us that he was going home where he wouldn't have to be bathed and turned over. He keep his faith until death and I heard him pray for the good Lord to come take him out of this troubled world. He joined the Ivy Point Regular Baptist Church and was going to be baptized but his sickness was so bad that he couldn't. I believe with all my heart that Dad's sickness and troubles is over and he is just sleeping awaiting the judgment morning when he will get up and go home to glory where he will live for ever.
Dad is sadly missed by his family and friends
Written by a broken hearted daughter. Mrs. Mabel Bolen

Boyd, Alec- by the request of the family I will try in my unworthy feelings to write a short obituary of a dear Brother a father and a husband to wit: Brother Alec Boyd. The son of the late John and Becky (Kidd) Boyd. He was born September 2, 1898, separated this life September 26, around 11:45 P.M. 1968, at the Methodist Hospital, Pikeville, age 70 years and 24 days. Bro. Alec was united in Holy Matrimony to Sister Sula Watson on Feb. 27, 1933, and unto this union was born 9 dear children, three preceded him in death and six are still living to wit Mrs. Mace Mckiney, New London, Ohio; William Green, Johnathon, Miss. Dellavene, Jackie, and Dillard all of Dana, and two grandsons and one granddaughter. Brother Alec joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in April 1921, and to my knowledge was baptized by Elder, John M. Akers. He was a member of the church better than 47 years. Bro. Alec took his membership with the Old New Salem Church at Harold and was a faithful and humble member of that Church until he was given off in an arm first Saturday in February 1950 to organize the Little Salem Church third Saturday in February 1950, and he still remained a humble and obedient member until his death. Bro. Alec was in very poor health for the past few years. He sueeered a stroke or something sometime ago and lay in a Lexington Hospital at the point of death for some time or until the Great God of Mercy saw fit to lengthen out his days for a little season that he may come home and attend church a few more times, and to mingle his voice with his Brothers and Sisters. in singing the dear old songs of Zion. To you dear children if you ever see your dear daddy again you will have to be born again just like your daddy and mother was, and when you hear that low still voice and the Spirit bidding you to pray, then and there can you pray a prayer that God will hear.Bro. Alec leaves to mourn his passing heart broken companion and dear children: three brothers and two sisters to wit: Bro. Cam and Johnie of Dana, Kelly of Grundy, Va. Mrs. Green Kidd of Honaker, Ky and a host of relatives and friends. Brothers and Sisters in the old church. A seat is vacant in the old church a voice is stilled in our songs, but God knows best and his will shall be done. So children be good to your mother and keep her all you can. Be good to one another don't let no one shiver your love for one another. Sister Sula may God bless and comfort you and give strength to bear your burdens and to help you to still fill your seat in the Old Church.

Bradley, Raymond --In memory and many lonely hours I see, I will write an obituary of my dear husband. Raymond Bradley, born July 22, 1906 departed this life April 22, 1968. He was the son of Pharish Bradley and Polly Vanderpool. He was married to Edna Wright in the year of 1931. To this union was born eight children, sons Adron Bradley Panama, Florida; William Bradley, Paul Bradley and George Bradley all of Jackson, Michigan. Ronnie and Kenny Bradley of Martin, Kentucky. The daughters Anna King of Gasport, Indiana; and Donna Napirs of Indianapolis, Indiana. Five brothers and five sisters to mourn his loss. He joined the Regular Baptist Church in the year of 1950.He was a deacon for seventeen years and clerk of Spurlock Church. He filled his seat in church sick or well. He was injured in the mines in 1950 and never worked anymore for seventeen years. We often had church in our home. We saw two of our sons go to war and our prayers went up to the one who had their lives. By God's help he brought them back. So many times I saw him shout about God's praises. He loved the church and our house was always open to God's family. So I want to say to our blessed children if they want to see their daddy again fall out of sin and ask God to forgive them and meet their daddy in heaven someday. We had many sorrows together but for me I'm going where there is none. I will meet him again some glad day and dwell in God's house together forever.
Written by: his wife Edna Bradley

Bryant, Lauda Caudill-It is with a sad and broken heart that we attempt to write this obituary. In our hearts we know that our loss is Heavens gain. Lauda was born June 15, 1899 and taken to Heaven February 12, 1968. She was the daughter of Alamander and Martha Thornsberry Caudill. She was born at Hollybush, Kentucky (Knott County). On February 23, 1929 Lauda was married to Milford Bryant. Unto this union was born eight children, six of whom died in infancy. Left to mourn her loss are her husband Milford; a daughter Nell Ruth Jones of Greensboro, N.C. and a son Norman Ray of Martin, Ky. She is also survived by six grandchildren who will always remember her as a very patient and loving grandmother. She shared their happiness and adventures. Lauda joined Little Nancy Church fourteen years ago and attended faithfully. She attended many times when physically unable because she said it made her feel better. She and Milford traveled over the hills and mountains together for many years to attend church and worship with their many friends. Two years ago her prayers for husband were answered and he joined the church they had always attended together. After this their life together was truly complete. They shared their love for God, Church, family and friends. Their greatest joy came from attending church together. Lauda always thanked God for her many blessings. Her faith and love in serving Him will always be an inspiration to those who knew and loved her. A prayer was always in her heart and on her lips, for herself, her loved ones and friends. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone she met. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother, and a kind-hearted sister. She is sadly missed by her church and all who knew her. On her death bed she told us of seeing Paradise across a beautiful river. She was anxious to go, but sad to leave her loved ones behind. She asked us to live for God and meet her again in Heaven. Her life was an example for us to follow.

Chaffins, Ossie Mosley With the help of the good Lord and with much sadness I shall attempt to write an obituary of my dear sister, in flesh and in the Lord. Ossie was born January 19, 1923. She departed this life June 22, 1966, making her stay on earth 43 years 5 months and 3 days. Ossie was the daughter of the late Ben Mosley and Dollie Moore Mosley. Ossie left the following brothers and sisters: Arthur Mosley, Wayland, Oscar Mosley and Claude Mosley, Minnie; Earl Mosley, In, Willie Mosley, Oh, and Cynthia Chaffins, Minnie. Sister was united in marriage to Orville Chaffins in 1942, to this union was no children. Orville had to leave her and serve in the United States Army. In which he gave his life for the freedom of our country. Sister was stricken by that dreadful disease, cancer. Although she suffered so much she bore it with much patience. Sister went to many doctors. In which she soon saw they all had failed her, She began telling me about the Doctor she was trusting in that would never fail her. She wanted the brothers and sisters to come in and sing the old songs of Zion. She wanted to hear the brothers preach and tell her about heaven. She gave her hand to become a member of the Old Beaver Church. Sister was baptized by Brother Banner Manns and Brother Mitchell Chaffins. I was home with her just before it was time to go to the water. She knelt down by her bed and began to pray she ask the good lord to give her strength to go and be baptized. The good Lord was merciful to her . He heard pray and made her able to walk out to the water. When she came out of the water she told me it was the happiest day of her life. However I believe there came another day that was much happier. That was the day the good Lord sent his holy angels to carry her home where she wouldn't suffer anymore. We miss Ossie. Oh! how much we loved her. But the good Lord loved her more. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. I feel for sure this was the way Sister died. So sleep on Sister. I feel it wont be long until we can meet again around the throne of God, where the family circle won't be broken. I believe Sister will come forth from the grave on that glorious resurrection morning. That afflicted body of hers which was planted will not be afflicted any more. Her body will come forth and abide with a spiritual body. Both soul and body will go to Heaven where there will be no more dreadful disease of cancer. I want to say to the rest of the family. You that have not made peace with the Lord, time is running out. Call upon the good Lord while you have life and opportunity. Oh! How you will need him when you have to cross the river of death. Lethe beg you now to get him on your bond and take him along with you in this life. Death won't be so hard if you can Pillow your head in Jesus arms.
Written by Sister Cynthia Chaffins Requested by her mother , Dollie Mosley

Childers, Onecia-With much sadness and with the help of my good Lord, I will try to write the obituary of my sweet and precious mother.Onecia Childers was born February 8, 1868, which made her stay here on earth 100 years, 7 months and 9 days. She deceased this life September 17, 1968. She was first married to John Bartley and unto this union was born five girls, four of which preceded her in death. This leaves one survivor, Mrs. Martha Hall, Circleville, Ohio. She was then married to Newborn Childers and this union was born five children, two of which preceded her in death. This leaves three survivors, Mrs. Flotilla Burke, Halo, Kentucky; Mr. Love Childers Bevinsville, Kentucky; Mr. Dow Childers, Lima, Ohio, and one step-son, Mr. Steve Childers, Topmost, Kentucky. She was a regular member of the Old Regular Baptist Church of which she attended so faithfully for many years. She is survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren to mourn the loss of one so dear to all. She is missed by all the family for she was so dear in everyway. She is gone but not forgotten. She enjoyed good meetings and being with her good brothers and sisters in church. She left a good hope. So all I can say to all her survivors is our loss is Heavens gain and if you ever want to meet Granny again you must fall out from sin and be born again. Her memorial will be the fourth Saturday and Sunday of June 1969 at the Little Rock Church.

Compton, Scott -We will try in our sad and weakness to write an obituary of my beloved husband Scott Compton. He was the son of John Compton and Ida Hall Compton. He was born Feb, 6, 1901. He deceased this life April 25, 1967. He was 66 years 3 months and 19 days of age. He was united in marriage to Mattie Hall Compton in the year of July 20, 1920, to this union was born three children, two girls and one boy. Mrs. Virginia Wells, Owensboro, Ky; Mrs. Berniece Amburgey, Martin, Ky; and SM Sgt. Martin Compton serving in Vietnam. We had three wonderful children. Also two wonderful sons-in-law, Virginia's husband name is W.E. Wells, Berniece's husbands name is Rev. Brodey Amburgey and a wonderful daughter-in-law Elsa Adkins Compton. They all helped with their daddy when they could in his sickness. We also had four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren that he leaves to mourn the loss of him and his loving lonely wife. Scott was in ill health 8 years, he bore his sickness with patience. We went to church a lot of Sundays that he wasn't able to go, but with God's help we always made it back home safe. He was loved by all who knew him. He was always ready to help people in need when he was able. So sleep on honey I'll see you some sweet day where there is no sickness, no sorrow ever comes. Won't that be a happy and a wonderful time when we all hear Jesus's voice say come up here my children and live with me. Oh! what a glorious thought that will be. God knew best and took him out of his suffering. We all feel like that when the Lord called daddy it was Heaven's gain and our loss and oh what a loss it is to us all. Daddy was a real good daddy to his children. But daddy sleep on I will meet you some day when Jesus calls us all to heaven. Mother and I are praying that the rest of the children will be ready to meet Jesus when he calls. The ones that aren't Christians yet. Scott joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Salisbury the second Sunday in July 1955 that same Sunday we both were baptized. That was the glorious day of our lives, every thing seemed so sweet from then on. I know we have a just, God we only can go to him, he can't come to us. He says if you hear my voice harken unto me. I do believe that Scott is just asleep waiting for that judgment day to come. There is a vacancy in our home that can never be filled anymore. Oh it is so lonely now. No one can ever tell until they have a trial of it. Scott is sadly missed by his wife, his children, and grandchildren. But we understand the Lord just called daddy home to rest.

Conn, Jona Boyd-It is with a very sad and unworthy feeling that I will try in my weakness to fill the request of a dear close friend and neighbor Sister Jona Boyd Conn. She was born February 15, 1905, departed this life September16, 1968, age 63 years seven months, the daughter of brother Noah and Sirrilda Smith Boyd, was united in holy matrimony to Brother Okie Conn November 21, 1927 and unto this union was born five children, one little angel Dallis, preceded her in death at the age of 13 months. She leaves to mourn her passing. her dear father, her sad and heart broken companion, three dear devoted sons and one daughter to wit: Gillis, Stanville, Kentucky; Denver, Herman, and Mrs. Ruth Slone of Dana, Ky; two sisters Mrs. Myrtle Click, Martin, Kentucky; Mrs. Mary Akers, Dana, Kentucky; two brothers Delzie Boyd, Amba, Ky; Audra Boyd Dana, Kentucky and eleven grandchildren. At the age of 16 she joined the New Salem Regular Baptist Church December 1920 and was baptized by Bro. N.T. Tom Hopkins January 1921, moved her membership by letter with her dear husband to the Little Salem Church September 1963. She lived a very faithful, humble and obedient Christian life until death, tho she was by reason of affliction deprived of filling her seat for the past several years, but when the brothers and sisters came to sing, preach and pray for her she would get so happy, shout, giving God the praise and honor that belong to him. For the past several years Sister Jona spent a big portion of her life in the hospital, she bore her affliction with great patience and greatest of all said she was ready to go when God called her home. One thing I can say for a fact, Brother Okie was a very devoted husband, never spared anything he could for her comfort and relief in her sickness. Ruth, God Bless you, I feel that God will reward you for all your sacrifices that you made in order that you may care for your blessed mother, when you had to stand by and see God's will be done, doubtless to say it ran through your mind, Mommy I wish there was something else that I could do to keep you here with me, but God loved her most, he loved her enough to give her Eternal Life and a promise of a Mansion in Heaven. And to you boys Gillis, Denver and Herman, I have never seen boys show more love and care to their Mother than you have shown, and I trust you will never forget the good words of council that Mommy has given you so many times. I hope and trust that someday I can see you sitting in the old church house where Mommy used to sit, and to the in-laws Georgia Mae, Ruth, Thelma, and Ralph, I feel God will remember and bless each one for the love and care that you have shown your mother-in-law for I feel she loved and was a mother unto you all. Brother Okie, God Bless you and may God strengthen you and hold you up in your hour of sorrow and loneliness, you don't have anything to worry about except her absence from you. I don't think there is a man living that has been better to his wife and cared for her in all her sickness than you have. You have now filled that vow that you made in 1927 until death do us part. This should be an example to the young couples of today. Brother Okie there is one more thing I want to say it makes my heart glad you and I were raised up together, also have raised our families up together loved and have gotten along so well this is one thing I am thankful for and I trust that our children will always live that way, and more than that I trust and hope that God will grant our prayers, that someday they can sit in church together in love as brothers and sisters. Children, I know there is no use to tell you to be good to daddy for I feel you will. Sister Jona was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. I know she will be missed by Mom and me. So may God bless you all and may God grant you will all live in peace is my prayers.

13, 1967, making his stay on earth 73 years 8 months 22 days. He was born February 22, 1894. He was the son of John L. Damron and Jane B. Damron. He was married to Ella Tackett Damron January16, 1913, and to this union was born 9 children. Four of these children preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Ella and 5 children Hascal of Collins, Fred of Little Creek, Nella Mae Bartley of Collins,Joan Newsome of Little Creek, and Eugene of Little Creek. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grand-children. He is survived by 4 sisters, Mrs., Emma Lucas, Mrs. Jessie Johnson, Mrs. Mamie Spurlock, all of Shelby Gap, and Mrs. Florence Rowe of Little Creek and one brother Cordell Damron of Little Creek. He belonged to the Regular Baptist Church over 50 years. He was an ordained minister. He and his good wife were both baptized on Easter Sunday in the year 1916 by Elder N.T. Hopkins. The church has lost a faithful member. His love for the Little Creek Church was great. He labored hard to build the Little Creek Church building. I have heard him say so many times, I want to leave a good church house where my children and my neighbors children can worship the Lord. He always went to church when he was able. Two daughters belong to the old church. I hope the other children will remember Daddy's prayers for his children to fall out with sin and follow the advise and council he gave us all. The life that he lived we should follow, and prepare to meet him

Damron, Fletcher & Mary-With a sad aching heart I'll try to write an obituary of my father and mother. It pleased God to call my father away on September 17, 1967 at the age of 81 years. And it pleased God to call my mother away on July 1, 1968 at the age of 75 years. Mama passed away about 9 months after papa died, left us children so lonesome. They were both members of the old regular Baptist church for years. It was at the hospital the night Papa passed away I left the room for I knew I had done all I could do for him in this world. I feel that Papa is resting from all his labor and trials of this life. And by the Grace of God I'll meet him in a world of joy and peace. I was at the hospital when Moma passed away. I was at her bedside just before she died, she looked up at me with her eyes brighter than they had been for days. I spoke to her, I said Moma what do you want with my arms around her, but she couldn't speak to me. Moma had told me that Papa had been with her while she was in the hospital. I believe Moma wanted me to know. She was going to be with Papa I had to show my feelings I was so happy I began to cry I thought Moma was going to leave me and go to be with Papa. I feel that Moma is resting from all her labor and trials and trouble of this world, and by the Grace of God I'll meet her in a world of joy and peace. It's lonesome for us children, our home on this hill is not our home now without Papa and Moma. They left four son's and one daughter. Fred Damron, of Virgie, Ky; James Damron of Virgie, Ky; Robert Damron of Ashland, Ky; Eugene Damron of Chicago, Illinois and Jettie Tackett of Phyllis, Ky. They had grandchildren to mourn their loss that loved them very much. I want to say to my brothers that are in sin fall out with sin and let the Lord show you the way he will if you will let him.

Damron, Ted -It is with a sad and lonely heart that I attempt to write a few words in memory of my beloved husband, Ted Damron, who has gone to rest God. With all the grief we felt in his passing we are thankful that all of his children were able to be with him during his final days of affliction and they could be present to hear him ask for membership in the old regular Baptist church at Caney Creek, Kentucky on March 9, 1968, at Jenkins Clinic Hospital, thereby assuring us completely that we could let him go knowing he was going to a better place. He was the son of Auxier and Jane Moore Damron on October 28, 1895 in Mingo County West Virginia and departed this life on April 3, 1968. He was first married to Hannah Roberts in 1918 who preceded him in death. Unto this union was born four son's, Troy Damron of Jenkins, Ky; Roy Damron Columbia Ala, Edward Damron Alexandria, Va and Fred Damron Jenkins, Ky. Also one daughter Mrs. Mildred Marples Louisville, Ky, who preceded him in death on August 28, 1953. He was married to Eula Short in 1932. unto this union was born three sons, Kermit Damron Jenkins, Ky; Glenn Damron Berea, Ohio and Mack Damron, Berea, Ohio. Also two daughters, Mrs. Patty Damron, Rittman, Ohio; and Mrs. Madolyn Sampson, Alexandria, Va. He leaves 26 grandchildren and 7 great - grandchildren. Also one brother Buck Damron, Pikeville, Ky; and four sisters Maude Blackburn Jenkins, Ky; Mrs. Minnie Robinson, Jenkins, Ky; Mrs. Edna Puckett Detroit, Michigan and Mrs. Ethel Payett San Diego, California. Even though we mourn his leaving us and we will never forget him or the vacancy he has left in our family circle can once again be unbroken in Heaven through the Hope God has given us if we believe upon the name of his Son and our Savior the Lord Jesus Christ. Also we know that if our beloved one could speak to us again he would tell us to continue to strive for the Lord in this life that we might once again join him in a better and sweeter life than we had before. The family would also like to take this opportunity to thank the many friends who showed such kindness and love during our time of bereavement.

Fouts, Floyd s/o Nathaniel & Wren Hall Fouts, m. Vina Johnson d/o, Eli & Becky Johnson.
Griffith, Fanny m. 1st Robert Patton, m. 2nd John L. Griffith.

Gunning, Vivian Jacobs -- With much sadness I will try to write an obituary of my loving sister, Vivian Jacobs Gunning. She was born May 15, 1924 and departed this life January 16, 1968 making her stay here 42 years and 4 months. She was the daughter of Elder Dan Jacobs and Missouri Jacobs. She was united in marriage to Gilbert R Gunning. Survivors are one daughter Mary K. Scott and three grandchildren, Debbie, Donna, and Linda Scott. Brothers and sisters Elder Russell Jacobs Dana, Ky; Ernest Jacobs Indianapolis, Ind., James Jacobs, Gayland Jacobs Thomasville, Ga. Billie G. and Gray of Indianapolis, Ind.; Martha D., Gertie Adams, Anna Rose all of Indianapolis. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church and held that membership at the New Home Church in Indianapolis. Everyone loved Vivian because she was such a kind person and I know someday we will meet her in that beautiful place called Heaven. We feel that our loss is heaven's gain.
Written by her loving sister and nephew Anna Rose and Paul Jacobs.

Halcomb, Roy s/o Manon & Minerva Halcomb, m. Eva Pratt.

Hale, Kelly m. Mallie Bailey Hale.

Hall, Ernest s/o Sill and Caroline Hall, m. Lula Slone,

Hall, James Willard m. Mattie Meade Hall.

Hall, Jethro s/o Harrison Hall and Elizabeth Bates, m. Rosa Meade.

Hall, Martha Ann d/o C. d. Johnson, m. Ned Little

Hall, Nova Lu d/o Harry And Lucy Moore, m. Tony Hall.

Hall, Ottis M. s/o Joe Hall and Rushie Akers, m. Ada Dawson.

Hall, Prentiable s/o Jeff Hall and Rosiline Johnson, m. Jane Fouts.

Hall, Rosiline d/o Andrew Hawk Tackett and Sarah Ann Johnson, m. Ben Hall

Hall, Tora Tackett It is with a sad and aching heart that I attempt to write an obituary of my beloved wife, Tora Hall. She was the daughter of F.N. Bud Tackett and Elizabeth Hamilton Tackett of Mud Creek. Floyd, Co, near Craynor, Kentucky. She was born September 26, 1900 making her stay here on earth 67 years 10 months and 19 days. Tora was united in marriage to A.L. Leonard Hall November 24, 1917 and to this union was born 11 children, seven boys and four girls, one boy died in infancy. My good wife and I had come to Wheelwright to visit our daughter Mable where death occurred. She passed away in her sleep and had no pain. She had returned in order that she may unite herself with the Old Regular Baptist Church She read her Bible constantly and regularly for the past 18 months, she prayed to the Lord he heard her and delivered her from all her fears. She told me the Lord had forgiving all of her sins and she was ready to die when the Lord called her. She leaves her husband, children, four brothers 25 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. This is my prayer that all our children might be made strong in hope that they can see mother again. We all loved her so much that our love and respect for her could never be measured, it was a great loss to us all. She couldn't do enough for her children. She loved them so good I hope we will all meet again where parting will be no more. We want to thank all who sent flowers and the ministers of Old Regular Baptist.
Written by her loving husband and children. A. L. Hall

Hamilton, Emma d/o Farris & Eunie Sword Hamilton, m. Willard Hamilton.

Hamilton, Feddie s/o James & Spicey Hamilton, m, Tilda Hamilton.

Hamilton Jenny d/o Ouiller & Rachel Osborn Bentley, m. Harrison Hamilton.

Hamilton, John H. s/o Oliver & Margaret Hamilton, m. Mary Alice Bryant

Hamilton, Lizie Emory & Victoria Newsome

Hamilton, Tom s/o Jessie Hamilton & Rena Newsome, m. Mary Newsome.

Hopkins, Daisy --It is with a feeling of love and a feeling of love and a feeling of sadness, that I make this effort to write this obituary of my dear loving wife to wit: Daisy Hopkins. Daisy was the daughter of George and Mariah Cook, we were married in the year of 1903 and unto this union was born four children, two sons and daughters. The oldest son preceded her in death in the year of 1938, Daisy joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in the year of 1912, and I can freely say from the depth of my heart, that I believe that my living wife's soul is at rest. I firmly believe that she lived the life that was granted her to say that she was an Old Regular Baptist in sincerity and in truth. Daisy was strong in the doctrine that God knew all things, and she also was a strong believer in a resurrection of the dead, and that we would know each other there, but all be as brothers and sisters. Daisy did not believe in the doctrine, that people knew that they would go to heaven when they died neither do I believe such doctrine. Daisy deceased May 13, 1968 making her stay on earth eighty-two years. We lived together almost sixty five years. We sure did enjoy our married life together. We were loving and pleasant in our lives and I hope we will not be divided in our death. So I will close this obituary with the words of the poet .
In wisdoms ways we spent our days
Much comfort we did find;
But she is gone in dust she lays,
And I am left behind,
You are not forgotten loved one
Nor will you ever be;
As long as life and memory last
We will remember thee,
We miss you now, our hearts are sore
As times goes on we will miss you more
Your loving smile your gentle face
No one can fill your vacant place.
Yours in hope E. V. Hopkins

Hounshell, William (Bill) s/o Janie Pugh Hounshell & George Hounshell, m. Irene Greer.

Hounshell, William (Billy) Jr s/o Bill & Irene Greer Hounshell, m. Minta Jane Howard.

Howell, Deina K. d/o Edgar & Bessie Howell.

Huffman, David

Hunter, Maudie --With a sad feeling and a heavy heart I will try to write an obituary of our beloved mother Maudie Hunter. Mother was born Feb 29, 1889 and departed this life June 14. 1968 making her stay on earth 79 years 3 months and 16 days. Mother was the daughter of Robert and Clarinda Hall Hamilton and was united in marriage to Ben Hunter April 5, 1907.Unto this union 12 children were born, 3 preceded her in death leaving a loving husband and nine children to mourn the loss of mother, 7 sons and two daughters. Robert Hunter New London, OH.; Ora Hunter Ypsilanti, Mich.; Walker Hunter, Corunna Indiana; John Hunter Route 1, Printer, Ky; Willie Hunter Garrett, Ky; Lawrence Hunter, New London, Ohio; Mrs. Clara Mae Reffett, Allen, KY; Mrs. Curtis Tackett Harold, Ky; Forty-Seven grandchildren 101 great-grandchildren to mourn the loss of precious mother and grandmother. Mother had two sisters and one brother . Rosie Adkins, Martha Hall and Troy Hamilton all of Galveston, Ky.   Mother joined the Regular Baptist Church Oct. 26, 1934and was baptized by Elder Tack Hall and lived a faithful life till death. Mother loved to go to church but the last few years of her life she was unable to attend due to failing health. Mother was a good Mother to all of us. We all loved so much. I feel assured she is resting with Jesus. Where there will be no more death, all tears will be wiped from our eyes. Our little family circle has been broken, but we will be reunited again when Christ shall come in power and great glory to call his redeemed home. Now to the rest of the family who has not made peace with God. If you ever want to see Mother again you are going to have to do like Mother did, fall out with sin and be born again. Because she can't come back to us. By the grace of God we can go to her. Dad I know you are lonely and sad here, but cheer up, trust God it won't be long until you can join mom. I will just say let us try to remember not what we have lost but what mom has gained, and we can rejoice for her. A happy home we once enjoyed. How sweet the memory still. But death has left a loneliness the world can never feel. We mourn for her in silence, no eyes can see us weep. But many silent tear is shed, while others are asleep. Your memory mom is a keepsake which we shall never part. Though God has you in his keeping you will always be in our hearts.
Written by: her broken hearted daughter Nancy Tackett

Jacobs, Charlie s/o Harrison Jacobs & Dallie Slone, m. Betty ? Jacobs.

Johnson, Andy    s/o Will & Dona Johnson, m. Ulsey Davis.

Johnson, Lina d/o Eli Tackett & Jane Hampton Tackett, m. Monroe Johnson.

Johnson, Mary Josephine ( Josie ) d/o Daniel R. & Sarah Jane Johnson, m Kay Boy Johnson.

Johnson, Spicie d/o Joseph & Rachel Anderson, m. Willie H. Johnson.

Kiser, Earsel s/o Sollie Kiser & Lizzie Jane Roberts, m. Ann Hall

Marrs, William Edgar --Funeral services for William Edgar Marrs, 76 of Yeager, were held at 10 am Monday at the Little Creek Regular Baptist Church Grover Adkins, Otis Compton and other officiated. Burial followed in the Ratliff Cemetery at Shelbiana under direction of the J. W. Call, & Sons Funeral Home. Marrs a retired employee of the Kentucky Power Company, died at 3:30 p.m Friday at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Unit One after a long illness. Born in Pike County, he was a son of Willie Marrs and Mollie Riddle Marrs. He was a member of the Regular Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Winifred Adkins Marrs; five sons Chester Marrs, of St Petersburg, Fla; Ray and Edgar Marrs both of Covington, Ky; William Marrs of Maryland and Bennie Ray Marrs of Cleveland, two daughters Mrs. Frank Fannin of Barrett, W. Va; and Mrs. Ruth Marrs Deatherage of Yeager, a brother Gordon Bennett Marrs of Pikeville; a sister, Mrs. Cynthia Fuller of Georgetown, Md; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

McCoy, Berlin s/o Richard & Vicy Taylor McCoy, m. Nannie Charles.

Mead, Vada G. --It is with many loving memories and much sadness that I write the obituary of a very dear sister. It is a request of the family, and a special request of the deceased that I write this obituary. Vada was born April 24, 1901, and departed this life May 11,1968. She was the daughter of Margaret and Isom Gibson who preceded her in death. She leaves her husband, Sam T. Meade, three sons, Rex and Raymond of McDowell, Kentucky and Edger of Southgate, Michigan. She also leaves two daughters Genevieve Stidham of Camden, Ohio and Betty Breeding of Gibraltar, Michigan. Others who mourn her loss are the following: three sisters Mrs., Kelly Wicker, Mousie, Kentucky; Mrs. H.F. Meade and Delta Stahl of Hi Hat, Kentucky; one brother Charley Gibson of Larkslane, Kentucky, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was baptized by Elders Mack McCloud and Banner Manns and became a member of the Regular Baptist Church February 3, 1962.She joined a real Christian life for many years prior to her joining the church. She was also a loving wife, a devoted Mother and a precious sister. She was loved by everyone and I feel and believe that her soul passed on into the Paradise of God. The assurance that I have of this was by the life she lived here on earth. She was so good and kind to everyone. I want to say to Sam T. and her children that she loved so much and especially to those who haven't made peace with God that today is the day for tomorrow may be too late. For God said, They that come to me, I will in no wise cast out. She is missed so much, but I feel our loss is Heaven's gain. God loved her more than we did because he died on the cross that we might live again. So let's cheer up and meet her where we will part no more. I could go on and on praising her goodness but this is not necessary since all who knew her know what a wonderful person she was.
Written by: her sister in hope of the Resurrection   Mrs. Kelly Wicker.

Moore, Elder McKinley was the son of Josephine and John R. Moore, born December 14, 1889. Deceased this life Aug 24, 1974 making his stay on earth 66 years. On May 2, 1918 he was married to Francis Hall, no children was born to this union but they raised a girl, Ollie Hall who married Jon Kindreck and to this union was born 4 children who McKinley loved as his own. McKinley joined the Old Regular Baptist Church April 27, 1928. Shortly feeling the call to the ministry, he set forth on that mission and was ordained a minister in May 1933 and was well known through-out the region as preacher Moore. the appellation which he so well deserved. McKinley was well known for his stand on clean doctrine and was strongly opposed to what is called knowing you are called to preach, you are going to Heaven and so on. Just before he passed out of this world he said he did not want anybody to preach over him who advocates the knowing doctrine- that they know they had preached the gospel, or knew he was going to Heaven when he died. He said he only had a hope and a strong hope, and we believe his hope was sufficient to take him to Heaven. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, two brothers and three sisters besides brothers and sisters of the church, many friends and neighbors.
Written by his sister, Birdie Moore McCurry

Moore, Sarah Ellen d/o Logan Sparkman & Mary Ann Hicks, m. B.T. Moore.

Mullins, Mack    m. Cordelia Caudill Mullins.

Nickels, Kell (K. E.)   s/o James Nickels & Judy Terry, M. Ada Slone Nickles.

Osborne, Earl --Earl Osborne, the son of George and Ellen Osborne born Jan. 17, 1911, passed away March 30, 1967. He was married in early life to Tallie Hassie Caudill. To this union was born 3children, Irine, Grela, and Ellis. She passed away several years ago and Earl was married to Hazel Osborne. To this union was born two children Judy and Darrell, Earl took sick and for several months was unable to do any work. His mother preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his loss two sisters, three brothers, father and lots of relation and friends. Earl told me that ha felt the good Lord had pardoned his sins, he felt he was ready to go home. The Brothers had a little meeting for him and he gave his hand to Brother Frank Akers to become a member but was able to be baptized, but feel he was baptized with the fire and the Holy Ghost. That is what is need to save the soul. To the children and brethren and sisters, now is the day of salvation, won't you turn and serve the Lord while you have the opportunity. Earl was poor here on earth but I feel he is enjoying the riches of that wonderful place that God has for them that love and serve Him.
Written by:   Elder Bert Hall

Ousley, Henry & Nancy Hicks Henry was s/o Ned Ousley & Lisha Coffey, Nancy was d/o Emory Hicks & Jemima Sammons Hicks.

Pack, Jane

Perry, Lily Fair Bates   d/o Uriah & Luanna Hall Bates, m. Henry Perry.

Prater, Lourana Ousley   d/o Edward & Lishie Rudd Ousley, m. Rhodes Prater.2nd Henry Blair.

Prater, Polkie   d/o Elias & Sally Crisp Bradley, m. William Prater

Ramsey, Laura Hill d/o William Hill & Dicy Rose Hill, m. Patsy White then later to Winfield Ramsey.

Ratliff, Causby d/o W. B. & Alva Mullins, m. German Isaac also married Don Ratliff.

Ratliff, Edna   d/o Adam & Spicy Robinson, m. Robert Damron, then later to Rudy Ratliff.

Rowe, Lonnie   s/o Lilburn Rowe & Lila Gibson, m. Dulcie Belcher.

Rowe, Susan d/o R. L. & Elizabeth Bentley Ousley, m. Claude Rowe.

Sexton, Willie s/o Rube Sexton & Lula Collins, m. Elizabeth Adams.

Shepherd, Sarah   m. John Marion Shepherd.

Short, David Lee m. Dolly Short.

Slone, Curtis B. s/o Silas & Arizona Slone, m, Anna Mae Vincent.

Slone, M. D.--Maryland Slone, better known as M. D. Slone was born Oct.26., 1878 and passed from this life Jan 2, 1964. He was a retired school teacher, and lived all his life on Caney Creek of Beaver. He raised eight out of eleven children. His wife Lizzie Maggard Slone went on before about twenty-six years. This poem of papa's was found after he was gone. Yes those days are gone only the memories of then remain And makes us of the line of the poet. Oh that than alone didst know of the joy E'er it passes bare foot boy Not all memories are sweet to us For I myself have done many evil things only wish I could recall. But that only makes me more thankful For our heavenly Father For his loving kindness to us Having the remedy prepared In behalf of Jesus Christ our Lord. The poem shows where papa's thoughts were I am thankful today for those hours he spent in meditation. Temporal pleasures did not worry him in his letter years. He did not own a television nor even a radio, he did not want them!! There was a wonderful view of the sky from our old home place and Papa sat nightly there on the front porch looking up skyward and beyond to an omnipotent God whom he feared and reverenced. He used to say with awe in his voice, God is so great and we are such puny creatures, but he is too merciful to send anyone to hell. Later he heard Bro. Olus preach that God sent no one to hell but each choose for himself. Papa decided he had better not choose the wrong! He began to work out his salvation with God. One summer I went home for the memorial service at our Mothers grave. Papa was anxious to talk with me that year. I dreaded to get with him. His arrogance and self-righteousness always left me hurt and sad. But he kept pleading. Oh come on, Lettie . I want to talk with you. I no believe you can be saved by keeping the ten commandments. I began to rejoice then. I saw he had traveled from nature at last to the grace of God! We went into the house where a calendar of Ruth, Naomi, and the other daughters-in-law hang on the wall. Paps said Lettie do you know what Ruth said to Naomi ? Yes Papa I said, Entreat me not to leave thee nor forsake from following after thee, whither thou goest I wilt go, and Papa picked it up from there and said Where thou lodgest I will lodge," and, Lettie this is what I want. Thy people I want to be my people, thy God my God. Where you and Uncle Linns Mosley, Uncle Clabe, Mack Slone and all those other good old brethren lived I want to be also. Where you are buried etc. I want to join the old church where you and they belong. I lived to see this happen! I saw him too old to even hear the preacher announce the open door! He said Lettie when they announce the open door tell me. I want to join the church. But as he stood by the water that day to be baptized he spoke to the crowd of people there and said don't put it off as I have. The Lord has showed me mercy but we never know. You might not live to have the chance I have now. When Alonzo and I took him back up Caney that day as near as we could over the rain-soaked, muddy road, Papa said Now children when is the sacrament? I desire to take the bread and wine. God rest his soul today, I hope his obedience to those things which profit will mean that foot prints are left for those he loved and labored to raise and educate. And I often think to educate beyond that simple pure faith in God is so dangerous. Few will come down from the lofty tree of pride to see the good Master who came lower than the angels for our sakes! Papa never sought any worldly reputation nor worldly honor, and he often said God knew I had no ill will against any man. But he was a sinner and had to be born again of God's spirit before he could go from this life to peace with God. May all of papa's and Mama's children Virgil, Mabel, Lydia, Eunice, Inez, Paul, and Elizabeth find this way of truth as Papa and Mama did and I hope we all may enter some day that Heaven above, not just myth, but a real life beyond, a life more real than this a life that far exceeds our fondest dreams for God who made earth and all therein hath in store a better place than this. Like Uncle Linns Mosley, I want to see that city for myself and then I'll be satisfied. I hope I can meet all my loved ones there! And all who are not strangers from the commonwealth of spiritual Israel will, I said will know one another, the bible says, as they are known! All the fruitful branches will be there! Those cut off will not be missed! They will not be remembered any more for they were not known of God through His spirit. Just think! How honored we are if we are permitted to enter in through the gates into the city! I'm crying now because of that beauty! and the sadness for those who will not enter because of unbelief ! and because they will not strive to enter in ! They love this present evil world and choose these before God's ways. But give oh give me the peace that comes from all on the altar of sacrifice laid that I may enter into the arms of that heavenly love which will be unspeakable and full of glory.
A daughter of M. D. Slone In hope of Heaven and immortal glory
Because of Calvary Mrs. Alonzo Allen (Lettie)
P. S. Papa belonged to the Old Caney Fork Church above Wayland, Kentucky

Smallwood, Monroe m. Mellie France Smallwood.

Smith, Alex s/o John & Betsy Smith. m. Tryphenia Pratt

Smith, Chester s/o Alex & Phenia Smith, m. Opal Church.

Smith, Cullen B. s/o Emory B. & Susie Amburgey Smith, m. Mary Newsome.

Spears, Isaac --By help of the Lord, I will try to write an obituary of my dear beloved husband, Isaac Spears. He was born July 9,1890 and departed this life September 17, 1967, therefore making his stay on earth 77 years 2 months and 8 days. He was married to Mary Dutton Spears December 21, 1916. To this union was born 12 children: four preceded him in death. The first son was killed in the mines in 1959 at the 31. This leaves five sons and two daughters still living and his lonely widow to mourn his loss. But I feel and believe our loss is Heavens gain. He joined the Regular Baptist Church several years ago at the Little Rock and lived a faithful life until he was stricken down with that dreadful disease, cancer. He went to church as long as he was able to go and would visit the sick and would talk to all sinners, trying to get them to fallout with sin and repent and get ready to go to a better world. We would talk and beg our children to quit their ways and repent and get ready to meet him in a better world. He had cancer five years and went to different hospitals. They all told him they couldn't do anything for him unless he would have an operation which he never would agree to be operated on. He would say, if the Lord wants to call me he will call and I will answer. I want me and mom to stay here at home as long as mom can wait on me. If I get so bad she can't do anything then I will be willing to go to the hospital if she will go with me. Then he took bad the fifth night of September and just lived till the 17th of September. We did all we could do. We wanted to keep him but God loved him and knew his punishment and called him. Then we had to stand back and say, He has finished his work and his punishment is over. We will miss him so bad but I believe I will see him in the Resurrection Morning when the trumpet sounds. I want to say to his children if you ever want to see daddy again you must repent and be born again. He would beg and pray all the time for you children and say how he would love to hear some of my children come and tell experience of Grace before he left here. So children remember the good council and prayers he would give. He would say to me Mom, don't forget to council the children and tell them to be good to one another I hope you will make the best out of life you can for I can't stay with you much longer. He leaves his seven children, 53 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and a broken hearted widow to mourn his loss. But I feel it want be long till I will see him again so children I pray you will get ready to go see daddy again. The brethren and sisters of the Little Rock Church has lost a good member. He loved his church so good. So I will try bring this to a close. They are many good things I could say but space will not permit.
Written by his broken hearted Widow, Mary Spears

Tackett, Abel --Abel Tackett was the son of the late Hiram and Nan Tackett. He was born January 28, 1896, died February 8, 1968, age 72. At the age of 16 he was married to Stella Bishop. To this union was born one son, Kermit. At the age of 16 he was killed in the mines. Kermit's mother died when he was 3 years old. Later Abel was married to Lillian Damron. To this union was born four children, two boys and two girls, Elwood of Washington D.C., Abel Jr., of Springfield, Ohio, Anne Hayes of Columbus, Oh, Jacqueline Blinn of Pompano beach , Florida. One adopted son, Charles of Texas. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Little Etta Beaver, Ohio and was baptized Easter Sunday 1963. He leaves to mourn hi loss his wife Lillian two girls three boys and one sister Artie Damron of Virgie, Kentucky.

Tackett, Anna Elizabeth Bryan d/o/o JOSS.. and Nancy Davis Bryant, m. Joseph holy t Tackett .

Tackett, Grady son of Will and Willie an Warrix Tackett. m. Myrtle Newsome,

Tackett, Harry Allen --With much sadness I will try by the help of the Lord to write an obituary of my beloved husband and brother in the Lord, Harry Allen Tackett. He was the son of Marion Tackett and Minnie Vance, born Aug, 27, 1928 and passed away Aug. 6 1968, making his stay here on earth 39 years 11 months and 6 days. In the year of 1947 Sept 10 he was married to Aileen Williams and unto this union was born 3 children, 2 girls and 1 boy. Patricia Calhoun, Joliet, Illinois, Betty Gail Tackett and Dannie Allen Tackett at home. His last 6 years on earth he was afflicted with Leukemia. He bore his sickness with much patience. On March 31, 1968 he confessed a hope in Jesus Christ and became a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. He took his fellowship at Pilgrim Rest Church. He leaves his wife 3 children, Mother, Father 7 brothers 6sisters and many friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Two brothers preceded him in death. Living brothers and sisters are as follows: Roe Tackett, Mc Dowell, Ky; Junior Tackett Indianapolis, Ind; Walt L. Tackett Indianapolis, Roy Tackett Indianapolis, Wade Tackett Indianapolis, Mary Patton Glendale, Arizona, Irene Tackett McDowell, Helen Hall McDowell, Ky; Columbia Mullins, Indianapolis, Verlie Mae Tackett McDowell, Ky Gail Case McDowell, Ky. We fill our loss is Heavens gain. I would like to say to my children if you ever want to see daddy again fall out with sin and close in with free offered mercies of God. Repent and be born again is the only way you will ever see the place where I feel with all my heart that Daddy has gone.
Written by a Broken wife and a sister in hope Aileen Tackett

Tackett, Isabelle d/o Will and Mahalia,m. William Tackett

Tackett, John and Annie Elswick Annie d/o William and Elizabeth Johnson Elswick , John son of Abel

Tackett and Rebecca Caudill Tackett.

Tackett, Sarsh L. daughter of William Harvey and Milinda Osborne, m. Shady Tackett,

Tackett, Spurlock s/o Hiram & Nan Tackett, m. Artie Damron

Thomas, Catherine   d/o Mary Brewer & Tom Sword, m. Alex Thomas.

Thomas, Mandy d/o Will Collins & Marthy Smith, m. Tee Thomas

Triplett, Zach s/o Lee & Sarilda Griffie Triplett, m. Eliza Martin then later married Mary Collins.

Wicker, Galvin m. Emma Allen

Wright, M.C. -- The golden light of the sun sprayed its golden rays over the crowd that gathered into the Stone Coal Church that warm June morning as if it was paying tribute to the solitary occasion. A glance at the melancholy faces as they slowly filed across the narrow bridge told the observer; this is an unusual or special occasion. Faces grim and solicitous began to fill the large church yard shortly after dawn even before the warm sun had lifted the fog about the narrow valley of Stone Coal. Pausing briefly on the steps leading into the large white church slowly the mourners and friends made their entrance and seated themselves upon the long benches. Behind the lectern sit members of the church body overlooking the large roomy area that had been filled almost instantaneously with the opening of the church door. Yet they came faces from the past, old, young, colored people, wealthy. poor and representing every profession each sought entrance until standing room was denied to would-be audience. Awaiting arrival in profound respect the crowd watched the road diligently for the funeral procession that would bring their friend home this once more. Surrounded by many who had driven hundreds of miles and those who were so affected by his death, reclined in a highly polished coffin over shadowed by the flower bouquets, Elder M. C. Wright had come home for the last time. The usefulness of men can be tested by whether or not it is said they help to make the world a better place to live or a happier place, Surely the great numbers who gathered around Brother Malc's coffin was testimony of his success. The profound affect this man's death had could be measured even at this moment in those who came to show their tribute. Fifty odd years out of the eighty-four he lived Brother Malc labored in the vineyard of God and now once again he caused to be gathered the largest crowd ever gathered at Stone Coal to a funeral - in the opinion of many who remember far back the history of the church. Living answering proof of his effort in making the world a better and happier place to live. What kind of man was he? Those of us who knew him need we ask? For those who will soon hear his name spoken and now to young to remember, your minds will, no doubt, wonder and pose many questions. Was he a man deserving of our admiration? Was he a man who gained the hearts of the Baptist people so effectively because he was born into rich circumstances and thus influenced the minds with the power of wealth? To the former most assuredly and to the latter quite the contrary what kind of man was he? Born September 13. 1883 at Dock, Kentucky the son of a former Civil War veteran and Christian mother James and Seattie Baldridge Wright. Influenced by the beautiful prayers of his devoted mother Brother Malc, began to think seriously about his moral life at an early age. O Lord out of the abundance of thy unwasted mercies have mercy on my children. This prayer so beautifully illustrated by Brother Malc's own remembrance of his mother as she would bow so humbly beside her bed and say aloud, just before she secured the covers and turned out the coal oil lamp. This influence tore at the heartstrings of this young man and would be a contributing cause of his reflecting upon his sinful life at the age of thirty. Endowed with a considerable intelligence and trained with the limited education available in Eastern Kentucky for a poor farm boy. Brother Wright obeyed the call of the ministry at the age of thirty. Arming himself for the task before him prayer and determination was his weapons. Taking advantage of all the knowledge gathered by the generations of Christ before him, and having at his finger tips the experiences of past centuries, recorded from Genesis through Revelation; Elder Wright drank deep in the knowledge and mysteries hidden in the scriptures. Drawing from the scriptures the truths that had been hidden for generations, this man meticulously correlated the scriptures of the Old and New Testament and earned himself the title as the best scriptorian in the Regular Baptist ranks. The voice that comforted so many of us in our hour of need, for years remained the most powerful influence ever witnessed in the ranks of the New Salem Association. The rich tones of his keen voice brought joy and comfort to thousands. When his voice modulated to the pitch o Yes Brethren, the house echoed and the valleys rang with verberation of shouting joy. Choosing Nancy Ousley for his wife at an early age Brother Wright and she was blessed with a family of five sons and four daughters. Their names being for the boys Alec, Sam, Edgel, Authur, and Hager. The daughters Mrs. Lema Pratt, Mrs. Lillie Case, Mrs. Ruth Striker, and Mrs. Olga Martin, and Mrs. Suzie Hicks, deceased. May 28, 1949 after death had separated him from his first companion in September 1950, Brother Malc chose as his second companion Bert Wallen of Garrett, Kentucky, who together with his children mentioned above and one Brother Elder George Wright survive him in death. Whether serving his community as he did for Magistrate of Dist2 for three terms or his frequent occupation as trade and traffic, up and down the hallows of Beaver Creek and textbook custodian for Floyd County Schools, Brother Malc set his mind to the task and served with faithfulness. Though he is dead yet shall he live in the hearts and minds of we who knew him. The memory of this giant among Baptist is so clear to my mind and it saddens me to think, I shall never see him standing before the congregation again. Many may choose to remember the fierceness that could easily be aroused in Brother Malc against any who would seek to do harm to his person or the cause for which he stood.. the Regular Baptist Church. Instead of the steely fierceness, I chose to remember a soft-spoken old man well groomed, gentle and deeply lined face adorned by the large dark eyes and topped by silky white hair that had lost all traces of its original blackness. His carefully laundered white shirt buttoned neatly around the contrasted softly with the beautifully pressed gray and brown stripped suit. Buttoned carefully to the trousers were a pair of suspenders that held the trousers neatly above the soft black kangaroo shoes. Seated often on the front row Brother Malc would take a small piece of tobacco from a plastic bag and slowly chew and relax in the company he loved best. Fifty-four years had passed now and no real good is ever done without some cost and pain to the door. Death had exacted its toll from Brother Wright. Now he was ours again. He who served us so faithful as Moderator and Assistant Moderator of our churches, comforter, advisor, uniter of marriages Baptizer and Friend, awaited silently and still in the large church room until the multitude filed around one by one to pay their last tribute. So gently we followed behind him as the funeral procession carried him to the long awaited resting place for his body. As we placed him to rest in the earth he had walked on for so many years our hearts were comforted. Knowing this life had a serenity that transcends his sepulcher and death allowed passage into the Eternal City.
Written by: Brother Earl Lawson

Wright, Rollie s/o Lee Wright & Minerva Potter Wright, m. Clarcie Looney.

Submitted by Donald Givens--Fairborn Ohio