NORTHERN NEW SALEM ASSOCIATION 1961
FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION
OBITUARIES

Stevens, Letha  It is with much sadness that we try to write an obituary of our beloved mother Letha Stevens who has gone on to Heaven.  She was born in Magoffin County, Ky. September 15, 1896.  She was the daughter of John and Polly Howard.  She departed this life July 17, 1961 at the age of 64 years, 10 months, and two days.  She was united in marriage to Edward Stevens, December 18 1916 and to this union was born 11 children.  One preceded her in death.  Surviving her are:  Dorcus, Frank, Sylvia, Goldie, Martha, Hamley, Loretta, Lee Edwards, Claude, and Clayton.  Also 31 grandchildren.  She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church, joined and was baptized April 1 1951.  Mother was a faithful member fulfilling all her Christian duties as health permitted. Although she was afflicted for several years, her faith in God never weakened.  Her only concern was to leave her husband and children.  However, this did not dim her faith, and she always looked forward to that journey into Heaven's land.  She told us all many times that when she left this world that there was a better home awaiting her in ever ending bliss and rest.  The blessed assurance of the Holy Spirit made her rejoice in the hope of a glorious resurrection.  She told us often of how she had prayed that God would let live long enough to raise her family and said that God had given her more time than she had asked for.  Dad and the children are left to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and loving mother.  Although we did all that we could to keep her with us, there was one that did much more than we, which was Jesus Christ who gave her a home in Heaven and eternal life that will last forever and forever  Mother has gone where there will be no more  pains for heartaches to bear.  Let us all remember the sweet council that she gave to us about Heaven.  May God help us al to fall out with sin, and resolve to serve the true and living God who holds the brittle thread of life in his hands.  Memorial services of mother will be conducted at the Old Regular Baptist church House, McGuffy Ohio the fourth Saturday and Sunday in July 1962.  All ministers of her faith are invited to attend
Written by a broken hearted husband and children

Osborne, Newton William  In much sadness, we will try by the help of God to write an obituary of our dear beloved brother and father,  Newton William Osborne.  He was the son of Grover Cleveland and Rebecca Tackitt Osborne.  He was born April 18, 1911, and departed this life September 22, 1960.  He was married to Elvina Burke September 13, 1926.  To this union was born 13 children, eight of them preceded him in death.  He leaves a lonely companion, five children, five grandchildren, eight brothers, four sisters, a father and mother with a host of friends to mourn his loss.  The addresses of his children are: Mrs. Naoma Stanley, Mr. James Osborne, Columbus, Ohio; Georgia Ann, Newton William Jr and Baxter of 121 Lundy Alley Columbus, Ohio. His brothers and sisters are: Stephen , a twin brother, and Emmitt of Portsmouth, Ohio, Forrest of New Albany, Ohio, Baxter, and Mrs. Flossie Burke of Ashland, Ky. Grover Cleveland Jr. Lexington, KY; David and Hiram, Columbus, Ohio. Robert of Waverly, Ohio; Lavona Mullins, Jenkins, Ky; Ethel Wicker, Portsmouth, Ohio; and Mary Waggoner, Waverly, Ohio.  Two sisters and one brother preceded him death.  Brother Newton joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in June 1960 and lived a faithful life until death.  He was loved by all that knew him and we know that his presence will be missed very much here on earth.  But we feel according to the testimony that he left with us, and on the authority of God's Holy word that our loss is Heaven's gain.  God be with us all until we meet again.
Written by his brother Forrest, and son James E. Osborne

Smith, Carew.  It is with much sadness and heaviness of heart that I try to write a short obituary of my very dear an sweet father, and brother in Christ and I believe that the Lord will guide me in this feeble attempt  Brother Carew Smith was born January 20, 1897, and departed this life January 17, 1961making his stay here on earth 63 years, 11 months, and 27 days.  He was married to Leavinnie Wallen June 9, 1921 and unto this union was born 8 girls and 5 boys.  One girl and one boy preceded him in death.  A dear companion, 7 girls and 4 boys, 31 grandchildren together with a host of friends are left to mourn his loss.  But according to our hope I believe that our loss is heaven's gain.  Brother Carew joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in Stockbridge, Michigan.  His companion also belonged to the same church.  Little Polly Church.  I thank God that  feel that I am ready to meet my family some day and dwell with him where parting will be no more.  Let me say to all the children that have no hope, if you ever want to see father again you will have to fall out with sin and take up the cross and follow Jesus Christ.  You all know very well the promise that you made to meet him in Heaven. But no long after he was buried, it seemed that the burden was passed causing you to forget your promise to him.  Please children, let me beg you to mend your ways and fall out with sin and get ready for the home coming with father in that sweet day.   I joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Duke Lake the second Sunday in July 1957.  The happiest time of all my life was when I felt that God had forgiven all my sins.  In spite of father's sickness he tried to fill his set in church as often as he could  It is said that time heals all sorrow, but for me it only reminds me of how much I still miss him.  I could never tell all the tings of my wonderful father and how I loved him.  The names of his children :  Clarence Smith and Fannie Castle, Stockbridge, Michigan, Joe Smith, Goldie Wager, and Magdalene Hyden of Jackson, Michigan, James Smith, Rosie Blair, Patty May, Bonnie Smith and Doris of Munith, Michigan and Care Smith, Jr. of Leslie, Michigan.
Written by a broken hearted son, Clarence Smith

Deel, Woodroe   It is with a sad and aching heart that we try to write an obituary of my beloved brother and son, and above all, I believe a brother in hope of eternal life.  Brother Woodroe Deel was born March 2, 1918, making his stay on earth 43 years, 4 months and 11 days.  He was the son of Willouyghby and Marida Deel.  He was married to Dorothy Potter in 1936 and unto this union was born two children;  one son, James E. Deel, Columbus, Ohio; and a daughter, Carmie Ruth Sartic, also of Columbus, Ohio.  In 1954 he married Omie Eileen Forr who also survives him.  Two children, two stepsons, four brothers, eight sisters, and one grandmother, Emily Deel and many friends are left to mourn his loss. But we believe that our loss is heaven's gain.  He was sick for about two years, and bore his sickness and pains with much patience.  I thank god that he left a sweet hope in Christ.  he told some members of the family that he had a better home to go to.  On the third Sunday in June 1961 the family went to visit him in the hospital, he asked us to sing some of the old songs of Zion, and requested that Elder Clifford Collie hold prayer. after prayer he told his father and mother, Elde4rs Clifford Collie and Wm. P. Deel, Flossie Deel, James and Malicia Pyles, and his wife Eileen that he felt that the Lord had forgiven him of all his sins, and that he was satisfied that a better home was awaiting him.  On the fourth Sunday in June 1916, Brother Woodrow went to church, and at the close of the meeting he came forward and gave his hand confession his hope in Christ and eternal life.  He was gladly received by the singing of a beautiful old song, and given the right hand of fellowship and welcomed to a seat with us.  He requested that Elders Clifford Collie and Wm. P. Deel baptize him on the second Saturday in July 1961.  He was so happy that it seemed that he as ready to move on and say, "Farewell vain world, I'm going home."  He wanted to be baptized that day that he joined the church, but promised his wife that he would wait until she could go with him to church.  Due to his sickness he cold not be baptized on the day that he joined the church.  When the ambulance started back to the Hospital with him, he said, "goodbye, I will not be back to this place again."  On Sunday he desired to be baptized and I believe with all my heart that the Lord blessed him to endure the pain and go through the meeting.  I also believe that God came to his bedside in the hospital and baptized him. Because he looked at his other and said, "mom, wipe the water from my face."  He asked that Thursday was a special day, and mother asked why.  "What is a special about Thursday?  He answered by saying that Thursday was his day.  Thursday was the day, July 13, 19161, that he moved into his new home.  Before he left this world he opened his eyes and looked around, and then fell into a deep sleep never again to awake again until the morning of the glorious resurrection.  Let me say to his wife, his children, his brothers and sisters and friends that are without a hope in Christ, that if you ever expect to see Brother Woodroe again you must repent and be born again.  Take heed to the light that shines down in your heart that teaches you what you must do.  I beg you all to heed that low still voice, obey, and it will lead you to fountains of living water.  I believe with all my heart that some of the family is prepared to meet Brother Woodroe around the great throne of God, where pain and sorrow will all be done away with, and Jesus will wipe all tears away from our eyes.  Brother Woodroe is now at rest in a land of endless peace, and I'm sure he would want us all to come and live eternally with him.  He told of that beautiful home as he gave his feeble hand to one of his sisters.  We feel and believe that we will meet him some sweet day. 
Written by his mother and sister, Marida C. Deel and Elltha Colley.
Note:  His memorial will be preached the second Saturday and Sunday in July 1962 at the Little Ruth Church.  Ministers called:  Elders: Clifford Colley, Roy B. Akers, Claude Ousley, H.N. Vanderpool, Wm. P. Deel, and Hiram Adkins.

Canterberry, Percy  By request of the family, and by the help of God, I will try to write a short sketch of the life of Brother Percy Canterberry.  He was born June 9, 1910 and departed this life June 21, 1961.  Age 52, he was married to Laura York Canterberry June 14, 1930 and unto this union was born five children.  Two preceded him in death, and three are still living.  Brother Canterberry joined the Old Regular Baptist Church on May 30, 1932.  He was an ordained minister and preached for twenty five years.  I was only acquainted with Brother Canterberry for the last three years of his life here on earthy, and I firmly believe that he bore the fruits of a man of righteousness, and that he only exchanged a world of trouble for a beautiful home in Heaven .  Sister Laura, no doubt you will spend many lonesome hours without the companionship of Brother Percy, but by the grace and love of God you can, and I believe will see him again, not in nature but in the glorious likeness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Let me say to his children; if you ever want to see daddy again, you will have to forsake the pleasures of this world, and repent of your sins and be born again, not by a corruptible seed, but by the word of God.  As a friend that loves you, let me bet you to make the sacrifice of renouncing all sin that would lead you down to that lake that burns with fire and brimstone forever and forever. 
Written by brother in hope of eternal life   John Mullins

Collins, Sallie. This is a short sketch of the life of Sister Sallie Collis.  She was born February 27, 1891 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Jack and Kate Bailey.  In early life she married Alexander Cornett, and to this union one child was born, Jess Cornett of Shelby, Ohio.  Her first husband preceded her in death.  In April, 1922 she was united in holy matrimony to Brother Steve Collins and unto this union was born one daughter, Wilma Molett, now living in Mobile, Alabama.  sister Sallie joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about 40 years ago, and lived a true and faithful life until death.  She was sick the last eight years of her stay here on earth, and always bore her afflictions with patience trusting in the Lord.  She was faithful toward her duties as a Christian, and filled her seat in the church as long as she was able to go.  After she became unable to attend church, her desire was for the brethren to sing and hold prayer in her humble home.  You could see the fruit of the divine Spirit shining from her face when the brethren fulfilled her request.  We loved her, and we will miss her but God loved her much better and called her home to Glory where all her sufferings has now ceased. We who knew her believe that her soul is now basking in the sunlight of God's eternal love.  I want to say to Jess and Wilma and her grandchildren, Sister Sallie cannot come back to you, but by the grace of God and his pardoning mercy you can go to her.  You must believe in the same God that she believe in, repent of your sins, and be born again.  This was her desire as long as she lived.  So dear friends, farewell and may God bless and save you all.

Hicks, Susie Wright.    Susie Wright was born in Floyd County, Ky.  March 24, 1904.  She was the daughter of Malcolm and Nancy Wright.  She departed this life May 15, 1961 at the age of 57 years, one month and 15 days. She was united in marriage to Dan Hicks November 8th, 1923 and to this union was born 14 children, 4 of them preceded her in death.  Surviving children are: Curtis, Willie, Nancy, Glenn, Carl, Ruth, Rita, and Jackie.  She is also survived by 16 grandchildren.  She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church to which she remained devout and faithful fulfilling her Christian duties as health and opportunity afforded. She was afflicted for several years from the crippling and paralyzing effects of high blood pressure, which preyed upon her weakening body  This Christian mother never wavered in her faith in the promises of God, that she had a home in Heaven, and that when this life was over, she could lay down the old cross, and be among the angels, and joyfully behold the glory of that better and upper land of never ending bliss and rest.  The blessed assurance of the Holy Spirit of understanding often made her rejoice in the hope of a glorious resurrection.  So, children, if you ever want or expect to meet you mother again, you must amend your ways and repent of your sins and be born again.  Come unto the Lord who is rich in mercy and will abundantly pardon.  I know that your mother will want to meet you all around the great white throne of God there to never part again.
Written by hr sister  Mrs. Lillie Case