NORTHERN NEW SALEM ASSOCIATION 1970
THIRTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION
OBITUARIES

Bailey, Willard  By request of the family I will try to write an obituary of Willard Bailey. Willard was born December 1, 1909 at hippo, Kentucky.  He deceased this life February 1, 1970 and thus making his life on earth 60 years.  He was the son of Leck Bailey and Rosann Howard Bailey.  He was first married to Rebecca Patton and to this union was born fur children, Willard Jr., Christine, Geraldine, And roger, Geraldine and Rebecca preceded him in death.  He then married Alice Scott.  He leaves four step sons:  Alford, Virgel, Leo, and Jerry, his blessed old Daddy, four sisters; Amanda Hicks, Alice Patrice, Fannie Stephens, Cressie Esque.  Also there are six brothers:  Dillard, Lacy, Ellis, Frank, Amos, And George, nine grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.  Willard was always a quite and humble man in the later years of his life.  He had cancer and when he  looked back on his life and saw he was lost and was without hope and if he died in that condition he would never go where Jesus was.  No doubt he began to pray for mercy and I believe the Good Lord heard his cries and saved his soul.  He came to the Mont Zion Church and told the Brethren the Lord had forgiven him of his sin and wanted to be baptized. He was baptized into the fellowship of The Old Regular Baptist church the first Sunday September 1969.  He had his fellowship at the Mount Zion Church at McGuffy, Ohio.  I would like to say to his children, brothers, sisters, and friends that know not the Lord in a pardon and remission of their sins to repent while life and opportunity permits you to do so for tomorrow may be too late.  Jesus said, "My time is not yet come but your time is always ready.
Written by John Ousley

Campbell, Ernest Garfield  By the request of his wife, I will try to write the obituary of Ernest Garfield Campbell. Ernest was born on August 14, 1902, and deceased this life November 18, 1969.  Making his stay here on earth 67 years, 3 months and 14 days.  He was the son of George and Mary Jane Campbell. His dad preceded him in death.  On May 5th, 1970 death angel called his mother away. In his early years of life, he married Ella Wells.  to this union was no children. No November 14, 1953 he married Pearl Moore. To this union no children.  Beside his wife he left to mourn his loss, 1 brother, Russell of Erlanger, Kentucky, 2 sisters, Violet Sulldin and Sadie Lee Delord both of Ashland, Kentucky.  Also a mother and father-in-law, brother and sister John Moore of Sunbury, Ohio.  There were brothers, that also preceded him death.  They were Harry, Jack and George.  Although he wasn't a member of The Old Regular Baptist, he told Brother Patrick Deel that he was ready to die and wanted him to preach his funeral.  for I would like to say something to Pearl and the rest of his family.  If you believe and trust in God for there is a better home above the sky.  For this is what he said that he was ready to go.  I hope and pray that the rest of his family would say, what he said, "I am ready to go.  If Jesus would come today or even tomorrow would you be ready?
Written by Kilby Deel, with help from his wife, Pearl
Note:  Ernest's Memorial will be preached fifth Saturday and Sunday in August 1970.  Elders called, Brother Patrick Deel, Brother Maynard Ratliff, Brother Clilfford Colley, and Brother Ira Adkins.

Caudill, Gehazie  With much sorrow, I will try to answer a request of the deceased, Gehazie Caudill, and his family to write an obituary for Brother G. H. Caudill.  He was born in 1901, the son of Hardin Caudill and Mary Slone Caudill and departed this life January 17, 1970, making his stay here on earth about sixty-eight years.  Brother Gehazie left to mourn his parting, his loving, Bertha Moore Caudill, whom he married August 7, 1924.  To this union were born two sons Iveria of Ecorse, their eldest and Bradie of Southgate, six grandchildren and one great grand daughter, Sherry, whom he love so dearly.  Gehazie had three sisters, Dealy Taylor of Mallie, Ky., Dorothy Slone of Garner, Ky., and Vertie Huff of Hindman, Ky., one brother, Bennie Caudill of Lackey, Ky.  Early in life Brother Caudill realized he was a sinner, in need of that redeeming blood that flowed down Calvary's hill, though a feeling of sincere repentance.  He cast his eyes toward heaven and poured out his heart to our heavenly Father.  Feeling god had accepted his pleas, forgiven his sins and made him one of his servants, Gehazie gave his hand to the Old Steel Creek Church on the third Saturday in April, 1936. He was baptized by Elder M.C. Wright and E.H. Howard and lived a faithful servant until death.  many years before death he felt the call to the ministry which he accepted like a bold soldier.  This writer has traveled many miles with him.  He loved this old church and fought to keep a clean church.  As he traveled along this highway, he would pray so many prayers for his children. so children, even though our Daddy has gone and his voice stilled may his works live on.  During his sickness, we all know how he suffered in this world.  many times he could hardly breathe and would groan to God.  On one occasion sister Bertha, his loving wife, asked him not to groan so loud because he needed his strength.  His answer was, "God, will listen to the groans of his children only so long before he will send help."  On another occasion when I visited Gehazie, he said, "I need help."  Children and friends I believe that help came on January 17, 1970 when the Lord and your suffering has now come to an end.  I believe that living principle was called away, given a long white robe, and commanded to rest under the altar of God till that day when Jesus comes back.  Then I believe that both soul and body soul unite and they both will go shouting away on that cloud.  So children if you want to live with your Daddy, accept Jesus as your personal savior. Then on that great and noble day you can live with Brother Caudill in a land where trouble cannot come where the family circle cannot be broken.  Children, we loved Brother Caudill but the Lord loved him more. So loved ones, one more though, Brother Caudill fell like a soldier, her fell at his post.  Don't weep for him but weep for yourself. Then on that homecoming day of the Lord, we can sing "I've   Been Redeemed."  So children, Sister Bertha and friends there is a better land awaiting for the saint.  Put our trust in God, lean upon him so he may bless and save you all.
Written by your unworthy servant,  Elder Virgil Fields

Collins, Buna  With a sad heart and much weakness, I will try to write an obituary to with our Dear Sister, Buna Collins.  She was the daughter of Brother John and Lizzie Vanderpool.  She was born Sept 22, 1901, making her stay on earth 68 years.  In her early life she married Banner Collins.  they didn't have any children, but they raised and cared for her brothers and sisters.  On March 21st 1948, she joined the Little Rebecca Church of Old Regular Baptist faith and order.  She lived a good and faithful life until that Death Angel came on the 8th of March 1970 and took her away.  Never anyone could say hard things about her life. She wasn't ashamed to tell anybody that she was an Old Regular Baptist.  She was always ready to defend the Church and what she believed.  I heard her say many times, "I'm not perfect but God knows my heart, I don't try to fool nobody."  I've heard her shout the praises of God and say " I feel the Love of god in my soul."  I've heard her should over miles of the highway.  When we would be traveling she proved that she loved her natural brothers and sisters and asked God to have mercy on them.  Oh!  How the Little Rebecca Church will miss her, her seat is empty, a vacancy is left in her home that no one can ever fill.  We will miss her, but Brother Banner will miss her more than all, I heard him say, "she was so good to me."  She leaves four brothers;  Add of Willard, Ohio; Hiram of Hueysville, Ky.; Edd of Plymouth, Ohio; and Clarence of Milan, Ohio, and four sisters; Mrs., Jane Baisden, Kermit, WV; Mrs.. Lillion shields, Elyria, Ohio; Mrs. Gwendora Caudill, Alamosa Colorado; Mrs. Francis Caudill, Willard, Ohio; her step-mother, Susie Vanderpool and a great number of brothers and sisters to mourn her loss.  We feel while her seat in the church and her home is vacant, there is one filled in Heaven.  I want to say to her brothers and sister, if you want to live with Sister Buna again, get right with God, and don't weep over her.  She is at rest. sister Buna's life has preached her funeral far better than anyone could ever preach.  paper won't permit to tell all of the many wonderful things about her.  I pray God will hold Brother Banner up and help him bear his heartaches.  so what else can I say, but sleep on, dear sister, and take your rest. We will join you soon.  By the Grace of God, we will meet you where there will be no more heartaches or sad hours, but where will be joy and peace and love forever.  so my precious brothers and sisters, just press on to the mark of the High Calling which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.  It won't be long till we will join her.  I've heard her say so many times, "I'm not afraid to die.  I just dread getting down to the river. The crossing will be easy."  so I feel the good Lord ahs directed my mind and guided my hand to write this obituary.  I have written what I feel in my heart.  She's not dead, but only fell asleep in thee arms of Jesus.  There to rest till Jesus should call her from the deep sleep that she is in and take her home to rein with him forever.  So long, Sister Buna.  I feel we will meet again.
Written by her unworthy Brother in Hope, Elder H. N. Vanderpool
Note: The memorial of Sister Buna Collins will be preached at the Little Rebecca Church the last Saturday in October and the First Sunday in November, 1970

Hall, Prentiable  It is with much sadness and loneliness that I will try to write an obituary of a beloved Father whom I love and miss very much.  Dad ahs been gone two years, seven months, and six days. sometimes it seems only yesterday that he was here with us.  Dad joined the Old Regular Baptist in the year of 1948 and was baptized by T.C. Holbrook on the second Sunday in August in 1948. Dad lived a true and faithful life until death took him away. Dad was born Feb. 2, 1901 to Jeff and Rosaline Hall and departed this life Nov.. 23, 1967, making his stay on earth 66 years, 11 months and 21 days.  Dad was married to Jane Fouts on Oct 18, 1921, and unto this union was born 11 children.  One daughter has professed a hop in Christ, Millie Hall of Marion, Ohio.  One son, Russell Hall, preceded him in death, Louise Collins of Manchester, Ohio; Lear Hall of South Charleston, Ohio; Lily Mae Johnson  of Bevinsville, Ky., Marie Dutton of Marion, Ohio; Alka Mae Myers, Alberta Issac, Cordia Slone, and Garland Hall, all of Cedarville, Ohio; and Ersell Hall of Jamestown, Ohio.  He also leaves 44 grandchildren.  We all did everything we could do for Dad while he was here with us.  Dad went to church every place as long as he s able to go.  When Dad Couldn't go, Mom would stay home with him.  He loved so much to go to church. One of Dad's songs that he loved most was Jesus Left His Home In glory.  Dad told us so many times that he was going home to Heaven and us all to meet him there. I believe with all my heart that Dad is in Heaven.  Dad Can't come home to us but we can all go to him if we want to. I know all us children miss Daddy very much, but Mom is the one that misses him most for she has a lonely life now.  We do all we can for Mom, but we cant take the place of Dad. So I will say to all the children if we ever see Daddy again, we will have to repent of our sins and be born again and meet him in Heaven.
Written by a lonely broken-hearted daughter, Alberta Issac

Hall, VanBuren  In answer to a request of sister Hall and her children, I will try to write an obituary of Bro. VanBuren Hall.  Bro Hall was known as (Buddy) by his friends and neighbors.  He was the son of the late George Washington and Rhoda Johnson Hall.  He was born January 12, 1889 and deceased this if Oct 25, 1969, making his stay here on earth 80 years, 9 months and 13 days.  At an early age he met and married Roxie Osborne, August 8, 1910.  to this union was born seven children, five girls and two boys.  Girls:  Mrs. Nora Combs, Mrs. Hester Gutzwiller, Mrs. Oakla Wilson, Mrs. Barbara Lewis, and Mrs. Marie Meyer.  Boyd:  Edmond Dolphus and Carlos Hall.  all living except Carlos who preceded Bro Van a few years ago.  Bro. Van was a retired farmer whom the Lord had prospered in the substances of this earth.  He truly earned his living by the "sweat of his face"  and was a true provider for his family. In 1953 he professed a hope in Christ Jesus, and was baptized into the faith of the Old Regular Baptist and lived a devoted and concentrated life until death. In 1956 he built the Little Memory Church house and donated it and the parcel of ground, about an acre or more, to the Northern New Salem Association of Regular Baptist.  This meeting house stands as living monument to the untiring efforts of brother Hall to provide a shelter and a rest station for the children of God as they journey toward that promised mansion, not made by mortal hands.  He seemed to derive much joy for his labors here in this earthly kingdom.  In addition to duties as a prosperous farmer, he accepted the duties of a deacon in the church, and performed such duties without constraint or murmuring.  He was very active in all matters concerning the church, being interested in the prosperity and welfare of the church, he never found time to neglect or shirk that which he deemed needful for the preservation of the faith.  Brother Van, and Sister Roxie lived together 59 quiet and peaceable years.  They shared each others heartaches, and rejoiced in the blessing bestowed upon them by a king and merciful God.  During the six weeks of his illness he was never heard to grumble or question the reason for the affliction that had overtaken by those that ministered to his comfort and needs.  he bore his affliction like the true soldier of the cross that he was.  His good wife has lost a true and devoted husband.  His children and grandchildren have lost a kind and understanding father and grandfather.  The community has lost an irreplaceable neighbor. The nation has lost an honest and upright citizen and the Little Memory Church has lost a devoted and dedicated member and deacon. And Heaven has gained another jewel. To you children and grandchildren that have never known god in a free pardon and remission of your sin, you would do well to take heed to the light (his life) he left with you, and to the examples that he set before you, and above all you should never forget the good council and advice that he gave you.  If you want to meet him again you will have got to become as meek and humble as he was, and this can only be done by surrendering your life into the care and keeping of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  You must be born again.  may the grace and mercy of Lord Jesus Christ abound in the hearts of those that he loved and hoped to meet again where parting comes no more.
Written by one that loved Brother Hall in this life and will always cherish his memory 
Humbly yours, Roy B. Akers

Howard, Elizabeth  With a sad, lonely and aching heart, by the help of God, I will try to write an obituary of my dear beloved wife, Elizabeth Howard, who deceased this life July 24, 1969.  She was born January 13, 1892, making her stay here 77 years, 6 months and 11 days.  She was the daughter of Henry Bradley and Eda Wireman Bradley.  Early in her life she met and married Russell Howard.  They lived a happy life together almost 60 years.  To this union was born 16 children, 10 boys and 6 girls.  Five preceded her in death, 3 of these were infants, girls, which makes us believe that we have a little family started up in that glory land.  I believe with my whole heart that she is resting now with those little angels here there will be no more of those horrible pains and suffering, but will be loving peace and joy through all eternity.  Her children living at her death, Hamlet, Eda, Ishmael, Woodrow, Madge, Sage, Troy, Mary, Andy, Franklin, Hager, (Woodrow and Madge) have since followed her in death. Some 40 years ago she was baptized into the fellowship of the Old Philadelphia Church of Regular Baptist at Hippo, Ky.  Her father and mother who are deceased also were members of the Philadelphia Church.  al of her married life she was an humble and obedient wife, and strived very hard to care for her children, and trying to train them up in the right way.  She was truly one of those humble and obedient wives that are hard to find.  Thought we were very poor most of our lives, she never wanted anyone to leave her home hungry.  A stranger never was turned from our door without something eat.  If anyone called for something to eat she always gave them the best that she could, though we had a very hard struggle and went through many hardships.  In most of our life she bore it with much patience.  Several years of life she was in bad health, and lost her sight, but she bore it very patiently and was very humble. For several days before she passed away, she would beg Jesus to com and take her home, and this I do believe that Jesus did.  Besides her husband and children, she leaves to mourn her loss, 42 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and a host of relatives and friends.  She was loved by all who learned to know her.  My advice to her children, those that haven't made peace with their Savior, Jesus, it is high time that you get busy and close in with the loving mercies of your Lord and Savior Jesus.
Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it.
Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Silent is the voice we loved to hear;
Too far away for sight or speech,
But not too far for thought to reach,
The Heavenly gates had opened,
And a loved voice said, "Come",
And with farewells unspoken,
She gently entered home.
no one knows the silent heartaches,
Only those who have lost can tell
Of the grief that is borne in silence,
for the one we loved so well.
Since you have gone first, and I remain,
One think I would have you do;
Walk slowly down that lonely path,
for soon I will follow you.
I'll want to know each step you take;
So that I may walk the same
For some day down that lonely road,
You will hear me call your name
Written by her lonely husband,  Russell Howard

Hunter, Elder Craig  Was born April 1, 1899.  He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Jane Marshel, May 26, 1919.  Unto this union were born three boys and six girls. Marvin Hunter, Columbus, Ohio; Chester Hunter, Centerburg, Ohio; Bishop Hunter in California; Myrtle Gallher, Sunbury, Ohio; Pearlie Carroll, Sunbury, Ohio; Gervie Mature, Ypsilanti, Mich; Verlie Roese, Columbus, Ohio; Virginia Shultz in California; Barbara Sue Kidd, Columbus, Ohio; 45 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and companion to mourn his departure, which took place in his home Oct. 19, 1969 at the age of 70 years, 6 months, 19 days old.  Not often in the course of life are we called upon to chronicle the life of a minister of the gospel whose devotion to the moral and spiritual uplift of the people was truly great as was his.  He served the Little Dove Church as a Deacon and a Minister for about 40 yeas. although being paralyzed and blind for the last 22 years as far as nature was in total darkness, but we believe he had two Spiritual eyes and could see even things that sometimes hid from us who were more fortunate to see the light of this world, we would meet at his home and have service for him.  His heart would be aflame with Love and zeal for the cause of righteousness. He couldn't hold back sitting in the old wheel chair preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. 3 days before passing on, he told me, is wife, I am going home.  Brother Hager Ousley and Brother Malcolm Wright come after me.  I hate to leave my children and I hate to leave you by yourself, but I am going home.  He was dearly loved by all who knew him.  He is greatly missed by all of us.  His body went to sleep in the night, but his spirit hearing the invitation..  come ye Blessed of My Father Inherit the Kingdom prepared for you form the foundation of the world took its flight into eternal light with shouts of palms of victory and crowns of glory we shall wear. Sleep on dear brother, sleep on, the night will soon pass, then eternal day will dawn. may I say Sister Mary Jane, I know you miss him and stood by him for 22 years and did all you could and also the children, but let us look at the bright side.  Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, they do rest from all their labor.  His work will follow him.
Written by his Brother in Christ and Lovely Wife, Elder Claude Ousley and Mary J. Hunter

Lindsay, Albert A.  At the request of the family, I will try by the help of the Lord to write an obituary of my dear friend, Albert A. Lindsay, born May 23, 1923.  The son of Lawrence Lindsay and Retha Allison of Star, Ohio.  Deceased his life March 19, 1970, making his stay here on earth forty six years.  In the year of 1942 he met and married Elizabeth Bailey.  to his union was born four sons, Albert Jr., of Munith, Michigan, Roger Lee of Jackson, Michigan; Larry E. and Bruce M. at home, both of Munith, Michigan.  He left his wife and boys here behind to mourn his loss.  Albert had many friends and was loved by all who knew him.  He was not a member of the church but he loved to go to church and enjoyed the services.  Albert died in the hospital, he told his loving wife a few hours before to go home and get some rest and that the Lord wanted him to rest from the life he lived before this.  With his love and respect he showed to everybody and the church has caused me to believe that rest came by an angel from God and carried his soul to a better land than this, where there will be no trouble or sorrows then can enter. So children and loved ones, prepare to meet God and when the Lord comes, we can all go home to live forever where the family circle will never be broken to his loving wife.  Don't worry about Albert, but worry about yourself and your children.  I believe he has just beat  us home but by the help of God, we will meet on the clouds of glory where the shouts of the saints will never end.  If daddy was here and could talk to you, I believe he would tell you to be god to mom and one another.  I know our loss is great but I believe it is heavens doing, so farewell and God bless you all, until we meet again.
Written by your unworthy servant  Elder Virgil Fields

McDowell, Hubert  I will try in much sadness, to write an obituary of my husband who I married in 1960.  When I look back it seems such a short time.  I guess I took things for granted.  I never thought I would be the one left behind to mound.  He was always so god to take me places and to church.  he loved tog o the Old Regular Baptist Church.  he and I both joined the Old Regular Baptist church, may of 1967.  He was born Sept 9, 1894 and died the twenty third of January 1970, which made him 76 years, 4 months and 13 days old.  He was baptized by elders Baxter Osborne and Clifford Colley in May of 1967. He had twelve children.  Ten of them preceded in death and he has two living.  A son, Herbert McDowell of New Port News, Va., and a daughter, Leola Kersey of Ashland, Ky.  And he left a wife, Lora McDowell and 9 Sept -children, 4 stepdaughters and 5 stepsons to mourn his death.
A precious one form us is gone,
A voice we loved is still
A seat is vacant in our home
That never can be filled
Written by his wife, Lora McDowell

Mullins, Bertie  With a heavy heart and lonesome feeling, I will try by the will of God to write an obituary of my sweet darling companion.  She was born November 5, 1916 at Dorton, Kentucky and died June 30, 1970, making her stay here on earth 53 years, 6 months, and 25 days.   She was the daughter of Henry and Eura Wright Stewart.  Her mother and one infant son, preceded her in death.  She leaves a sad and broken hearted husband and four children.  They are Mrs. Lenore's Baker of Dundas, Ohio; Mrs. Betty Barnett of Hamden, Ohio; Donald Mullins of McArthur, Ohio; and Robert Mullins of Hamden, Ohio who is still at home with me.  She also leaves eight grandchildren and one brother Bobby Steward, Detroit, Mich., and two sisters, Della Hamilton of Jenkins, Ky., and Lillie Morris of McArthur, Ohio.  She joined the Old Regular Baptist church in May 1949 at Bethel At Jenkins, Ky., and later we both moved our letters to The Maggie Home Church at Dundas, Ohio in August, 1954.  She lived a true and faithful life for Christ and carried her cross el. She as the sweetest most precious mother and companion anyone could ever have.  We all loved her very dearly, but God loved her more.  The Angel of Mercy called her to heaven where her heart will never have another pain and she'll never have to take another heart pill.  I believe when the time came for her to go, Jesus was there to pillow her head and she fell asleep in his arms.  I want to say to the children, Mom left a light hanging in the window.  If you ever hope to see Mom Again, make peace with God. So you can be a flower for her here on earth.  Most of her advice to you was for you to be good to one another and not to do anything wrong.  She laid a pattern for all of you to follow. I feel I will surely see her again.  The last few years of her life she suffered very much, but she bore her affliction with patience till the end. When the Death Angel called her home, our hearts were broken, knowing her happy smiles and loving voice would never greet us in this world any more.
In a silent lonely grave yard
Just a few hundred yards away,
Lies the form of my dear companion,
Who likes sleeping beneath the clay.
No one knows how I miss her,
No one knows the bitter pain,
I have lost you darling in this life forever,
But I hope to meet you again.
Since you have gone first and I remain,
One think I'll have you do,
Walk slowly down that lonely path,
For soon I'll follow you.
I'll want to know each step you take,
So I may walk the same,
For some day down that lonely road,
You'll hear me call your name.
Written by her broken-hearted husband,  John J. Mullins

Thacker, William Alger  This is written with much sadness in heart, but I will try by the help of God.  I will try in my weakness to write an obituary of my dear beloved son, William Alger Thacker.  William was born April 22, 1941, at lackey,  Kentucky.  He was the son of Charlie and Nora S. Thacker.  he was one of the family of ten children.  He is survived by his wife, Vivian, and two children, Nora and Ginny; father, Charlie Thacker, four brothers, Charles M., Ordice D., Alfred E., and Kendall D., three sisters, Martha M., Mildred N., and Esther B., grandmother, maw Slone, two uncles, Orville Slone, Arthur Slone and many other relatives and friends.  William was a member of the Little Angel Church of the Old Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ, and he was baptized on January 26, 1969.  I have a hope, and by faith, believe that our loss here on earth will, and is, Heaven's gain.  So son, you've gone first, and I remain.  There is one thing I'd like for you to do.  Please walk slowly along that long, long path, for I will soon follow you.
Written by , Loving Wife and Father

Watts, Talton   Bro. Talton was born July 11, 1906 and died March 11, 197-.  He was married to Sister Rita Pigman.  To this union were born two sons, Oakey Watts and Charles Ray Watts and two daughters, Anna Lee Reynolds and Inez Wheeler.  He also left thirteen grandchildren to mourn his loss.  They are Patricia Lee Deboe, Jimmy Watts, Danny Watts, Gary Watts, John Watts, jerry Lee Reynolds. Terry Lee Reynolds, Rita Gayle Reynolds, Merle Reynolds, David Ray Watts, Sharon Kay Watts, Regina Fay Watts, Kimberly Ann wheeler. One grandson, Merle Reynolds made his home his grandparents.  He also left one great grandchild.  He left three brothers, Ova Watts, Elmine Watts and Henry Watts and eight sisters:  Ellen Johnson, Lizzie Pigman, Dixie Johnson, Lovella Johnson, Violet Carson, Cordella Combs, Darcus Reynolds and Nannie Thacker.  Bro. Talton joined the Old Regular Baptist church on May 24, 1969 and was baptized on May 25, 1969.  Bro. Watts was an outstanding member until death.  He was one of the first persons to want an Old Regular Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio and was always willing to help work for the right things.  Sister Rita has lost a wonderful husband as well as a Brother in Christ.  He will always be missed in The Little Angel Church. the Church has given up a wonderful Brother and friend.  His seat will never be filled in this world.  I hope all of his children will want to come and sit down beside him in Heaven so they can all go home together, for there is a home just over yonder.  Jesus came to the Watts family to get a plant that has grown into a beautiful flower, and now this flower will never fade again.  It will bloom forever in Heaven.  So may we all strive to enter that home with him and the Lord on that great rising day.
Brother Hiram Adkins