Blevins, Hubert By the request of a dear sister in Christ, sister Molly Jackson, I will try to write a few words about her beloved father and our dear brother in Christ, to wit:  Brother Hubert Blevins, who departed this life on June 28, 1983 about 1:00 p.m. in Kings Daughters Hospital at Ashland, Ky. Brother Hubert was born March 28, 1909 in Beetle, Ky., a son of the late James Monroe Blevins and Ella Graham Blevins. His stay here on earth was 74 years and 3 months. At the young age of 29 he felt the need of a Savior and sought and found peace for his soul.  he joined the Mt. Chapel United Baptist Church and was a faithful and devoted member for 45 years. He was a faithful deacon and was always about his Heavenly Father's business, always filling his seat and seeing to the needs of the church.  He was preceded in death by his parents and three children. Surviving are his dear wife of 52 years, Naomi Porter Blevins, a member of the Mr. Chapel church, five sons: Merc R. and James T. of Grayson, Ky., Willis E., Billy J. and Charles H., of Wayne, Mich., five daughters, Sister Molly Jackson, of Grayson a member of he Little Jewel Chur4ch at Ashland, Ky., Mary Penningt5on of Farmington, Mich., Dora Purdy of Dearborn Heights, Mich., Regina Pennington, of Webbville, Ky., and Starr Manuel of cold Water, Miss. also four brothers and two sisters: Emit and Charles of Grayson, Claud of Ashland, Ky., Estill of Gallipolis, Ohio, Mrs. Hazel Wright of Sandy Hook, Ky., and Mrs. Elsie Kenny of Gallipolis, Ohio, 36 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a large host of other relatives and many, many friends who mourn his passing.  Bro. Hubert was stricken with this dreadful disease, cancer, about a year ago and the doctors gave him a short time; but due to the prayers of his family and many churches he was able to get out and attend church for about six months, then he began to slowly fade away. Through our dear Sister Molly we became very close to him and grew to love him and Sister Blevins very dearly.  He was very patient during all of his illness, never complaining. We often visited him during his illness and when we told him goodbye he always said, "If I don't see you here, I'll see you up yonder."  Sister Molly, we have both lost fathers and mothers and we know how you feel and how miss him and Sister Blevins, we can't know how you feel but we know you have a blessed hope of seeing him again. To his children:
You who don't know daddy's God, look back and remember how he faced death; happy to leave a world of pain and sorrow and enter a land of peace and rest; how happy mother and sister Molly would feel to hear you say you were ready to meet him.
Just look what he traded for a mansion
Just look what he left here behind.
Just look who was standing to greet him
When he entered that sweet Paradise.
For he left behind all his sorrows
And he left behind all his cares,
He traded them all for a mansion,
That Jesus went back to prepare.
Written in his memory by request of Sister Molly, By sister Dorothy

Burke, Woodrow With the help of God, I will try to write the obituary of Brother Woodrow burke. He was born to Wiley and Floytilla Burke, August 4, 1925. He passed from his earthly home February 23, 1983, making his stay here 57 years 6 months and 19 days.  Early in life Woodrow met and married Veedas Cook.  Four children were born into this union, one prec3ded him in death.  Survived by his wonderful wife, Veedas and the surviving children include, Gwinda Sue of Bevinsville, Ky., Dean of Bevinsville, Ky., and Jack Price of Melvin, Ky., and three grandchildren. Brother Woodrow joined the old regular Baptist church at the Little Rock Church, Halo, Ky.  He served as their treasurer.  I feel Brother Woodrow was a wonderful treasurer and has now gone to heaven to wait for us.  Veedas, I know without a doubt Brother Woodrow would want me to tell you and the children that Daddy is at rest now and I want you all to come and be with him. so fall out of sin and get ready to meet Jesus. He is coming after us all.  Be ready. I missed Brother Woodrow at the Old Beaver Association this year.
Sadly missed by family and friends
Written by request of the family, Brother Urice Burke

Calhoun, Elizabeth We write this with loving memories of our mother and grandmother Elizabeth Calhoun. She was born April 10, 1898 on Long Fork and passed away June 1, 1983 at the home of her daughter, Lorine Little, making her stay here on earth 85 years, 1 month and 21 days.  She bore two children-Conley Calhoun of Belleville, Mi. and Lorine Little of Virgie, Ky.  Mom turned her life over to the Lord in September 1964 and was baptized into the Enterprise Old Regular Baptist Church., where she was a faithful member as long as she was able to go.  to mourn her passing are 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Also she has 5 sisters: Nancy Tackett, Mountain Manor Nursing Home of Prestonsburg; Rosie Tackett of Virgie; Arzella Fields, Julie Fields both of Mansfield, Oh. and Maggie Compton of Jonancy, and one brother Enoch Calhoun of Studentsville, Oh and a host of friends and relatives.  Mother is gone bur her memories will live forever.
Written by her loving granddaughter-Coleen Little

Castle, Elder R.Z. In loving memory I write this obituary of my dear and loving father, Elder R.Z. Castle, son of the late Elder Arnold Castle. He was born June 22 1913 in Johnson County, Ky.  He departed this life on August 3, 1982 at the age of 69 years.  He was a member of the Baptist Church for 40 years, and assistant Moderator of Macedonia Church at Grahn, Ky. He left her two daughters, Myrtle Bocook and Evelyn Reffitt, both of Ashland, ky. Three sons, Larry, Henry and Joe all of Toledo, Ohio.  One step-son, Grant Wyre of West Va., two step-daughters, Linda Wheeler of Lexington, Ky., and Ann Dotson of West Virginia. He has 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  Three brothers, Bill, Clarence and Arnold Jr., all of Columbus, Ohio.  Three sisters, Vina Mae Vanhoose of Springfield, Ohio, Iva Seagraves and Mary Lee Roar both of Ashland, Ky. His dear beloved wife, Nixola Barker Castle, whom he married July 9, 1969.  Nick was good to Dad and I'm sure God gave her the strength to carry through the last year of Dad's life. Nick, all the family loves and appreciates you for all the love, care and devotion you gave Dad. He was married tot he late Edna Sloan Castle.
Sadly missed by all
Daughter, Evelyn Reffit

Caudill, Joan With the help of  God I will try to write a short obituary of my daughter-in-law Joan Caudill. She was the daughter of Bennie Manning. She was born November 12, 1949, passed away February 7, 1983, making her stay on earth 33 years, 2 months and 26 days. Almost 15 years ago she met and married Larry Caudill, son of elder Roy Caudill and Bessie Caudill. The writer married them. She kept her wedding vows until death separated them. Joan leaves to mount her passing, her mother; step-father; 4 brothers, Jesse Baker, Dwight Baker, Mike Baker and Chris Baker; and her broken-hearted husband, Larry Caudill; and her Grandma.  She also leaves 16 nieces and nephews to mourn her passing. Also her father and mother-in-law and Larry's 3 bro6thers and 2 sisters, the brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law's on both sides of the family.  Joan's special nieces Tammy, Christie and Nikki, nephews Tony and Brian plus many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends, to mourn her passing. Joan was in a coma 13 days before she passed away. I visited her before she went into a coma. I told her I was praying for her. She said " I need it". No one knows what happened before she went into the coma. But God was right there and all we can say is she fell into the hands of a just and merciful God who will do all men right. Now I want to say to all her family on both sides, if you haven't made it right with God- please start today. Tomorrow may be too late. Just a word to Jesse and Bev, May God Bless you both, you have been so good to Larry; also Pat and Barb. They have stood by and helped so much. may God Bless all of you are my prayers. I hope and pray that I can meet everyone that's in here today around the throne of God, when this life is over. Now there are just two places to go when you leave this world, one is Heaven. You can repent and be born again and go there, or you can live and die in sin and go down to Hell and the lake of fire.  Which will you choose?  I hope you will choose Jesus and go to Heaven.
Written by Elder Roy Caudill

Collins, Maggie  age 59, died July 27, 1982. She was born January 19, 1923 at Floyd County Kentucky.  She was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Church in Kentucky before moving to Willard in 1954; she was a member for some time. She was never married but I know she lived a good life, because she was on4e of God's children. She always enjoyed going to church even though she couldn't understand what they were saying.  I believe she was one in God's eyes. She was preceded in death by one brother. Maggie and Mom were always close and always went to church together. I will close but I just want to say rest on Sister Maggie until we can meet each other again.
Written by, Her sister Kay Bird

Conley, Ida Mae-- It is with both sadness and joy, and at the request of a dear niece, that I will write a summary of the life and home going to a precious sister, Ida Mae Conley, born January 21, 1916.  With sadness, because her only child, Eve Armstrong, son-in-law Bill, three grandchildren, Cindy Gale, William and Angela, two sisters, one brother, along with other relatives and many friends miss her earthly presence. At the time of her heavenly call she had also been blessed with two great grandchildren, Michael and Amy, who had known her long enough to sense her love for them. Another little one, Brian has arrived since her passing but he has a lot to look forward to by meeting her in Heaven. Jesus said, "In my Father's house are many mansions." With joy, I can write that all can met her in that eternal home. We are sure to find her there rejoicing around the throne of God in that land of endless day. Ida Mae was united in marriage to Malcom "(Malk) Conley, February 28, 1931. She and Malk made their living by dairy farming; yet they were never too busy to take time out from their many duties to visit with and listen to their friends. Their neighborly kindness always made it easy for others to make a pathway to their door. Several years ago my sister, Ida Mae, accepted Christ as her Savior and joined the Old Regular Baptist church. She was a faithful member of Maggie's Home Church where she loved to assemble with her brothers and sisters in Christ. Two infant sons preceded her in death. Then her beloved husband's call came September 25, 1974. After his home going, she made her earthly home, until her death with her daughter Eva and her son-in-law Bill.  She was truly at home with them for they made every effort to cause her to feel that way. She was mindful of the welfare and happiness of her loved ones. They in turn felt the same toward her. They cared for her every need with love and kindness. They always made it possible for her to be in church every time her health permitted. Ida's God-given wisdom for counseling was always a source of strength and encouragement for anyone who came to her. Her gentle nature and patience made it easy for them to do so. Her outward life was a reflection of the inward of the inward life which gave evidence that she sat at the feet of Jesus. During the times I and others were with her, she voiced the fact that she loved the Lord and did not fear death. She believed the words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1:21, "For me to live is Christ, to die is gain." Her heavenly call from the portals of Glory came May 23, 1982.  At that moment it was evident that she could again join with the Apostle Paul in these words from II Timothy 4:7-8 and say from the depth of her soul, "I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not the me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing."
Lovingly written by her sister, Ella Griffith in cooperation with her daughter, Eva Grace Armstrong

Cook, Johnnie It is with many lovely memories that I'll try to write an obituary of my darling son Johnnie Cook. He was born February 14, 1932 and passed away on April 7, 1982.  He was the son of George Cook and Hulda Cook. In early life he met and married Katherine Lawson; and unto this union was born six kids, three boys and three girls whom he loved dearly to mourn his loss. He also leaves six sisters and five brothers to mourn his loss as well as a host of friends. Johnnie worked twenty-six years for the CCC Company in the state of Ohio in the heat and cold. In the year of seventy-eight he was stricken with that awful disease pulmonary fibrosis. I was by his bedside for three weeks. He would say to me, "Mama, don't worry over for I think the Lord has saved my soul.." He said he had been praying and that he had a better home to go to. Sleep on, Son. Mother will soon be with you in a better world I hope.
Written by his broken-hearted mother Hulda Cook and sister Nettie Hall

Deel, William Patrick By the help of the good Lord, we will try to write the obituary of a good husband and a wonderful father, Elder William Patrick Deel was born May 16, 1916, deceased May 29, 1983, making his stay on earth 67 years and 13 days.  He was the son of Willoughby and Marida C. Deel.  Preceding him in death are his father, two brothers and one sister. Patrick married Flossie O'Quinn on April 11, 1934, making our lives together 49 years.  To our union was born 9 children- 4 boys and 5 girls. Boys are Albert D. Kilby, James A. and Patrick, all of Delaware, Ohio. Girls are Floria E.Grote, Columbus, Ohio; Julia Doubek, Marida Janualitis, Margaret Deel and Darlene Nielsen of Illinois.  Patrick joined the Russell Prater Church of the Old Regular Baptist Church in March 1949 and was baptized in the following month. He lived a faithful member. In the year 1953, we moved to Delaware, Ohio.  Son after we brought our letters to the Little Rebecca Church, so they could form an arm to organize the Little Ruth Church. On August 11, 1956 the Little Ruth Church was organized.  On that same day, he was ordained as deacon. He served the office of a deacon faithfully and humbly. Patrick felt his calling to the ministry and answered that calling in 1959.  He was ordained to the full function of the Gospel on September 10, 1960.  He preached the Gospel for 24 years until his death.  Patrick served as Moderator or Assistant Moderator of the following churches:  Little Ruth, Little Alvie, Little Ellen, Mr. Zion and Family of Love. During this time we lived in Chicago, Illinois, for about 9 years where he worked. Even though we traveled far we tried to make it to the Little Ruth church at church time to fill his seat. He always wanted to fill his Union Meetings, that he was called in, as long as he was able to go. The doctors retired him in 1974. He had high blood pressure, lungs and heart trouble and other things, but he went to church as long as he could. At times when it didn't look like he could go, he still wanted to go, he would say, "I won't feel any better by staying home."  I feel he will be missed by all the good brothers, sisters and many friends throughout the Old Regular Baptist Family. Daddy's never ending patience, faith in the good Lord will always be in our memories. The time he got up to preach at Family of Love church, his body was so weak, he couldn't stand long.  Oh, how sweet the words he spoke that day. They were so wonderful and the good Lord blessed him to pray a good humble prayer.  The support and guidance that he gave us will be long remembered in years to come. We miss you, Daddy. Oh, how I miss my dear husband. Our lives won't be the same, but we will have to go on without him. We feel Daddy is gone to a beautiful home. His suffering and worries are over. I feel it won't be long for me to stay here in this troublesome world until I can go and be with him, in that beautiful home where there won't be any more pain and sorrow. He leaves his wife, his mother, 9 children, 21 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Also, he is survived by 8 sisters, 3 brothers and a host of friends and relations to mourn his loss. We feel our loss is heaven's gain. We have two sons who have confessed a hope in Christ. So dear children, those of you who have not yet made peace with the good Lord, now is the time to get ready.  So you can be with Daddy in the glorious home. There is so much more I could say about my dear husband, but I feel he has preached his own funeral by the life he lived. I want to thank each and everyone that was so mindful of us in our time of trouble. You showed us so great kindness. I want to say to the brothers and sisters don't forget us in your prayers, we need them so bad.
Written by his lonely Wife and Children
Memorial to be preached at Family of Love Church, Wyandotte, Ohio, the odd weekend in June 1984.  Elders called: Clifford Colley, Claude Ousley, Buddy Wayne Carty and Roy Caudill. Each and everyone are invited to come.

Frasure, Kirk It is with much sorrow that I try in my weakness to write the obituary of a dear Brother in Christ to wit, Kirk Frasure, born Floyd Co. Ky., on November 11, 1904.  Deceased this life on January 21, 1983, at his home in Louisville, Kentucky. God Blessed Brother Frasure to live upon his good earth 78 years, 2 months and 11 days, bringing much joy and sunshine to those he walked with here along life's pathway.  He was the son of the late John and Polly Johnson Frasure. On December 24, 1925 he taken by the hand a fair young lady of his native Floyd County, Rebecca Adkins. These two shared life's heartaches and disappointments, along with its joys, pleasures and happiness for over 48 years, until Sister Rebecca ceased this life on May 28, 1973.  god gave them a little boy, Timothy and a little girl, Alva Jean. With the love, guidance and counsel of a Christian father and mother they grew up to be good citizens of Jefferson County. He leaves to mourn his loss, 1 son Timothy Frasure and 1 daughter Alva Jean Harrison both of Louisville, Ky., 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; also, one sister Bell Adkins of Augusta, Ga. Brother Frasure came to Jefferson County in 1945 from the lovely hills of eastern Kentucky to find employment.  He was retired from the Kosmosdale Cement Company of Louisville, Kentucky. On August 1st, Saturday, 1930, Brother Frasure gave his hand to become a member of the Philadelphia Church of Old Regular Baptist, New Salem Association. He was baptized by the hands of the late Elders Alex Allen and M.C. Wright. Here he remained a faithful member until he came in the arm to organize the Antioch Old Regular Baptist Church, Louisville, Ky., in July 1966.  Here he was faithful to fill his seat and to be of help to the church in any way he could. He served faithful as a Deacon and was always concerned with the welfare of Brothers and Sisters. We the members of the Antioch Church will miss the fellowship, advice and counsel of this our dear Brother.  Let's strive to love on another and let our light shine, as we feel Brother Frasure did. Surely Brother Ed Adkins will be blessed somewhere along life's pathway for taking his time to pick up Brother Frasure and bring him to church in his later days. May God bless you with a special blessing Brother Ed for being so concerned. In his later days Brother Frasure became very lonely and depressed with the conditions of the world. He never wanted to be a burden to anyone, a very independent man. Oft-times he expressed to me a desire of going onto be with Sister Frasure. We are not to ask, "Why Dear Lord?" only live in hope of meeting him again, where we can understand all things better. Let's not grieve as those who have no hope, but let us thank God for the many happy days we spent with him here.  Live in hope of the happy morning of the resurrection when we can meet Brother Frasure again. To you his loved ones, my prayers is that you will lean upon the Lord, who is a very special friend in the time of trouble, and wait for time to heal the heartaches. Remember we sow in tears, we shall reap in joy. Sleep on Brother Frasure and we hope to meet you again some sweet day, where no one will be lonely or disturbed in mind and we will understand all things better.
Your humble servant, Brother Hillard Newsome

Gibson, Dan "I Love Thy Church, Oh God," was the last song, by request, that was sung over Brother Dan Gibson. He had been laid to rest in the family cemetery at Vest, Kentucky.  Brother Dan was born May 29, 1884 and died May 30, 1983 making his stay on earth 99 years and 1 day. He was the son of Buck and Sally (Grigsby) Gibson.  He married Margarette Gibson August 10, 1910 and to this union were born 5 children. One daughter preceded him in death; her name was Lillie Wallen. Three daughter, Ida Ousley of Rossilear, Indiana; Sophie Slone of Ligonier, Ind., Flossie Tuttle of Miland, Ind., one son Earl Gibson of Stroh, Ind. His wife also preceded him in death. On August 19, 1949 he married Angeline Ritchie, she also preceded him in death. Brother Dan joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1923 at Upper Ball, Ky. He was and elder worthy of double honor. He moderated several churches and one was the New Home Church where my mother took me when I was a child. I never forgot Brother Dan after I left the mountains; and one day there he was-visiting the Little Flossie Church of Lisbon, Ind.  I told him who I was, being so many years since I had seen him, and both of us rejoiced. He later came to live with his son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Cathaleen, and Brother Dan and I had some wonderful visits. He visited my home and my children loved him. He told them of the old days. He told me many things and about going to the associations and church meetings that he had been in. He stood and preached in the Little Flossie Church when he was 97 years old, and I think people were amazed at the way the Lord blessed him, his voice carrying out loud and he hung his cane on the pulpit. God blessed him with wisdom and he taught and fought for the old way to what he felt was right, through his long years of life. Brother Dan was also a friend who fought for the rights of the people and started the movement to keep strip miners from tearing up the land. The Gibson children should be thankful to have been blessed with such a wonderful father and I thank God I knew him. He spent the last Easter weekend that was spent in Indiana with my family and the Little Flossie Church. Brother Dan made the coffin he was buried in and he is resting in Jesus' care and just like the song he requested, he loved the church. Brother Dan will surely be missed.
Written by request and in hopes of seeing him again Mildred Mosley

Givens, James It is with a sad heart I will try to write the obituary, of my loving husband; James A. Givens. He was born August 24, 1912 to Jessie and Artilda Givens in Iola, Illinois. They both had preceded him in death; also one grandson, making his stay here on earth 70 years, 3 months and 1 day. In 1940 he went into the U.S. Navy; he served 6 years in World War II. On September 14, 1946 we were married and lived a happy 36 years together until death parted us on Thanksgiving Day 1982. We were blessed with 4 children, 1 son Donald R., 3 daughters: Betty L Price, Joyce Ann Spencer, and Denise Brewer all of Fairborn, Ohio. He had open heart surgery in June of 1981; then in June 1982 he took lung cancer. He lived 4 months after his lung surgery. I was sitting by his bedside the day before he died. He opened his eyes and looked up at me and smiled so pretty; then he closed his eyes back, never to look at me again. I feel with all my heart he is resting with Jesus. He loved to go to church, although he never did join the church. He would tell us he was ready to die when the Lord was ready to take him. He believed in the Old Regular Baptist Church. I believe with all my heart he made peace with God long before his sickness struck him.  That was a sad Thanksgiving Day for all of us, but a happy one for him for he went home to be with the Lord and his Mom and Dad.  He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Melba, 4 children, 2 brothers: Lester of Fairborn, Ohio; and Albert of Iola, Illinois; 7 grandchildren and a host of friends. I hope all our children will see daddy in Heaven, but the time is running short and some of them aren't making any preparation toward seeing their daddy again.  I hope they don't put it off too long. We hated so bad to give him up.  The days are so long and the nights are so lonely for me; but we feel our loss on earth is heaven's gain. I feel that I am ready to meet him again when the Lord calls me.
Written by his Lonesome Wife: Melba Givens  (James and Melba are Donald Givens parents)

You are sleeping oh so peacefully
While the birds sing at dawn,
When I awake and you're not with me
Then I realize you are gone

You are at rest in the shadow
of God's love that flows so deep,
I realize my Darling
You're not dead, You're just asleep.

When God calls all his children
I'll meet you on that golden Shore,
We will be so happy Darling
Where we'll never part no more.

Oh the hours are so lonesome
and I have to walk alone,
but our Lord will stand beside me
He always has been since you're gone.

You will awake some bright morning
In that blessed shining shore,
and I'll be with you my Darling
Where no sorrow can come no more.

Until then just sleep on honey
In the grave so cold and deep,
You're happy now in Heaven
You're not dead, You're just asleep

Griffith, Elbert This beautiful July morning, I pray the Lord will guide my mind and be with me for my heart is so sad and lonely. Dad was born Nov. 4, 1904 to Bill and Dolly Noble Griffith at Breathitt County, Kentucky. Our sister, Nancy Jones, found our dad dead at his home January 22, 1983, making his stay on this earth 78 years, 3 months and 18 days. Dad and Mom, Rosie Nolen Griffith, were married August 18, 1927 at Pyramid, Kentucky. To this happy union they were blessed with 20 children. The Lord called ten little babies back home to live with him. Our oldest brother, Melvin Griffith, 2 brothers Bill, Jim Griffith. Two sisters Eveline, Nancy Wireman and 2 nephews and 2 nieces and one son-in-law Julaion McKee have gone to their new homes. Dad and Christina had 3 sons and one daughter, Angela Marie Murrell at Garrett, Kentucky. Arnold, Douglas and jerry are with Christ yet. Our sweet Dad was a retired coal miner. Blessed Lord, he sure worked hard to keep food on the table and clothes on our bodies. Dad had his membership in the Old Regular Baptist Church. His name was never moved from Brash Creek. He loved all God's children. I have heard dad say many times when he would get so worried about the families that he had a feeling God would call for him soon. He told me not to worry for God showed him I was on my way to Heaven. I would like to say to the people and all dad's loved ones that haven't made peace with God, you will have to be born again by the blood of Jesus and drink from the fountain, and walk that narrow road, that leads up to Heaven.  You must come the same way our dad and I did come. One God, One Lord, One Faith and one Baptism you want to see dad and all our loved ones again. I could sit all day and write about our sweet beloved dad-but it isn't necessary.  I want to thank each and every one that stood by us in our times of sorrows. I will remember you all in my prayers. This is to dad's granddaughter Barbara Ferrell, Garrett, Ky. Honey forgive me for not remembering your name in Brother Melvin's obituary, to Uncle bob and Aunt Frankie Wireman I want to thank you both for visiting dad in the last year of his life, he sure was so happy. This is in remembrance of dad's grandson who we loved so much: John Lee Griffith died at his home June 29, 1983 making his stay on this earth 16 years and 29 days. Sleep on John Lee, I believe you are at rest now, for you had so much love to give, and the people sure loved you. god only knows why you left us so soon. Dad this to you, - I will keep praying for all our loved ones and the sinners of the world. I love you so much dad, but I thank the Lord your pains and sorrows all are over now. To Christina - just keep praying for all our loved ones, and I will keep praying for all your loved ones, I know your home is lonely now, but dad's spirit can always be with us, thank the Lord. I will close by saying I love every soul in this world. God is all love and there is nothing in my heart but pure love.
Written by his sister in hope, Daughter Mary Madgalene Moore

Gunter, Cora  By the help of God I will try to write a short obituary of Cora Gunter. She was born February 1, 1907, deceased this life January 7, 1983, making her stay on this earth 75 years, 11 months and 7 days. She was the daughter of Andrew and Lizzie Davidson. There were nine born into this family. Seven boys and two girls. Four of the boys preceded her in death, leaving 3 brothers and 1 sister still living. Also her Dad and Mother have passed away. Cora first married Joe Meadow, who preceded her in death. Then she met and married Edward Gunter who passed on in December 1972 and was buried on Christmas Day. Cora and Ed have no children. But, Ed has two children living-Cora's stepchildren.  I believe Cora loved Lucille as if she was her own daughter. I first met Ed and Cora in 1954.  We lived neighbors for 141/2 years.  I don't believe I ever met nicer people on this earth. They were as close as any couple I ever knew. But after Ed passed on it seemed to leave Cora so lonely. But I thank God Ed told me before he died that God had forgiven him of all his sins and he had a better home awaiting. Also, Cora told me the same thing that God had forgiven her of many sins. She told me how she had prayed to God to forgive her and He had heard her cries. So with the many sweet talks we had together about God, I feel with all my heart I will meet Cora some sweet day. Now I want to say a few words to Jess and Frances. They were so good to take care of Cora in all her sickness. May God Bless you both and may you both turn to God before it's too late. Jess, you and the rest of your brothers and sister can still answer your mother's prayers by turning to God and meet mother in Heaven some sweet day. Ed and Cora helped to build the Little Family Church house at Jacksonburg, Ohio. I have pastored that church for almost 27 years. They loved the church so god. I feel this world has been made a better place to live since Ed & Cora passed this way. May God Bless all of this family is my prayer.
Written by Elder Roy Caudill

Hall, Edna  By a request of the family, I will try and write a short obituary of a dear sister in the Lord, Sister Edna Hall.  Sister Hall was born October 18, 1908, in Grayson, Kentucky, to the late Dee and Minnie Kitchen. She departed this life April 6, 1983, at Doctor's Hospital, making her stay on this earth 74 years, 5 months and 18 days. She was married to the late Mitchell Hall on January 14, 1925.  To this union was born 2 children: Betty Stanley and Edward Hall both of Columbus, Ohio.  She leaves to mourn her passing, her two children, Betty and Edward and 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one sister, Martha Cornell of Carter County, Kentucky, the brothers and sisters in the church and a host of friends. Sister Hall had 3 brothers, Mason, Herb and Albert all deceased. Sister Hall joined the Pine Grove Church of Old Regular Baptist in Lookout, Ky., at a very early age of life. Later, she moved her letter to the New Salem Church where Brother Hall was a member. On July 26, 1969, Brother Hall and Sister Hall brought their letters to the Little Angel Church. He was ordained a deacon May 23, 1970.  They both lived faithful lives and were strong pillars of the church, until their deaths. Ma Hall was always the first person to help with the needs of the church and others in need. She always had a cheerful smile and kind words for all. We loved her as a sister in the church and as a mother to all of us, and we feel the life she lived left a light shining for all her neighbors and friends to live by. And, if they will follow that light, it will lead them to everlasting peace.
Elder Forest Osborne

Hall, Hettie  It is with much sadness and a broken heart that I try to write an obituary of my darling daughter, Hettie Cook Hall.  Hettie was born April 18, 1923 and died October 20, 1982.  she was the daughter of George Cook and Hulda Johnson Cook. In early life she was married to Lum Hall and to this union was born two sons, Garland and Cardell. Cardell preceded her in death at an early age. She was sick for many6 years and not able to go to church when she wanted to.  When we took her to Lexington Hospital where she stayed two weeks she would not eat and was in a coma most of the time. She told her sister Linda she was not going to back to her home, she had a better home to go to and pointed upward. She said there were no poor people up there. Then when we brought her home from Lexington to try to take care of her we kept her home for 3 days. She went back into a coma and we took her to Prestonsburg Hospital. She stayed there for two weeks and did not get any better. We had to put her in a nursing home because she still couldn't eat and stayed asleep most of the time. Sometimes when she did wake up she would talk to us. She told her sister Ettie and Alifair that she didn't feel there was anything against her. Hettie and Lum moved in with Alifair Cook who was Lum's sister.  I want to thank Lum and Alifair for being so good to wait on her and take of her for so many years. She leaves her husband, son, five brothers, give sisters and two grandsons to mourn her loss.
Written by her broken hearted mother-Hulda Cook

Howard, Paul Z. Paul was born March 18, 1960 to the union of Anna Lou and Andy Howard and departed this life September 18, 1982 making his stay on this earth 22 years and 6 months. He was born in West Union, Ohio, but grew up around the Hebron area. He was a graduate of Watkins Memorial High School and Licking County Joint Vocational School and at the age of 20 married Loretta K. Forgey. Along with his wife and parent's he also leaves 2 sisters Shelby and Rhonda at home and 1 half-brother Isaac Russell of Hillsboro. He also leaves a maternal grandfather Perry E. Isaac and a host of aunts and uncles to mourn his loss.  Paul was such a serious person and lived a full and happy life.  We will miss you more than words can say. We hope and pray that someday we will all be able to walk with you again. Your smile will never leave our hearts and the joy and love you gave will be with us forever. Mom, Dad, Shelby and Rhonda will always remember you, Paul.
Written by a Broken-Hearted Family

Hudson, Roy--Roy Hudson was born May 4, 1905 and deceased this life July 11, 1983, making his stay here on earth 78 years, 2 months, and 7 days. He was the son of the late Andy and Delilah Tackett Hudson. On Decembe4r 25, 1925, he married Arkansas Burke Hudson.  to this union was born 8 children. One daughter, Beatrice, preceded him in death. Left to mourn his death are one son and six daughters: Solomon Hudson of Almont, Michigan; Lois Tackett of Virgie, Kentucky; Lealy Ratliff of Robinson Creek, Kentucky; Lora Johnson of Pontiac, Michigan; Violet Elliott of Detroit, Michigan; Brenda Burke of Lincoln Park, Michigan; Ann Michel of Wyandotte, Michigan. Three brothers: Sollie Hudson of Virgie, Kentucky; Sid Hudson of Lincoln Park, Michigan; and Jimmy Hudson in the armed service. Three sisters: Nora Dotson, Michigan; Edna burke, Virgie, Kentucky; Heletha Holbrook, Johns Creek, Kentucky. One sister, Maude Tackett, and one brother, Oakie Hudson, preceded him in death. Brother Roy was a kind, loving and gentle man. Sister Kansas has lost a part of her life that can never be replaced. The children have lost the most kind, loving father a child could ever know. The Old Regular Baptist have lost a great rock, a strong contender for the faith, and one of the greatest peace makers we have ever known. Thirty-seven years ago Brother Roy pitched his tent toward Canaan's Land and never looked back, neither did he look to the left or the right, but pressed on like a true soldier. Surely God was with this little frail boy as he struggled through this desert land. Many times he would answer the call when he could hardly raise from the cahir5. Brother Roy often preached about an operation he had undergone when the doctors gave him very little chance. He said during the operation a great golden pipeline came down from heaven and Jesus was on the other end. Jesus said grab hold of the pipeline and hold on you'll be fine. He said he held on to that pipeline and never let go until the operation was over. Twenty some years ago God sent him to the state of Michigan. An uncultivated vineyard was waiting there, a place where the Little Zion Church would be. Brother Roy spent his last years working in this little vineyard and God blessed him wonderfully. With the great love God had born his soul with, he began to draw young people o the Little Zion Church and loved every member there. The young members all called him Papaw and he was always there when they needed him.  Due to his illness he missed this year's Communion, the second in June.  Brother Roy said that was the longest and most lonesome day of his life. He might not have been there, but his heart and prayers were with you. Even during the last days of life, he talked of getting well enough to make one more trip to the Little Zion Church. I hope you children will never forget Daddy's prayers and counsel, the way he lived and died. He loved all of you children and Jesus loves you too. He said to tell you children to love Jesus and to take care of Mommy. I've done all I can do now and I hope you come and see me in my new home. Last night I saw Brother Roy in a vision and he turned with that beautiful smile he always had and said well Brother Jimmy I made it.
Written by his broken-hearted family and Elder Jimmy Hall

Lewis, Samuel F. With a sad and aching heart, I will try to write the obituary of my husband, Samuel F. Lewis. Born on May 21, 1901, in Pineville, Ky. Departed this life on October 2, 1982, at the age of 81 years, 4 1/1 months. On September 20, 1920 he married Minta Russell. to this union was born 10 children. Elmer Lewis, Clearwater, FL; Juanita Lewis, at home; J.C. Lewis, Hamilton, Oh; Loretta Vogel, Lawrenceburg, In., Lois Craft, Crawfordville, In.; Jean feller, Lawrenceburg, In., Robert Lewis, Lawrenceburg, Ind; Opal Schevier, West Palm Beach, Fl; Frank Lewis, Long Beach, Ca; and Wanda Hebel, Lawrenceburg, In. He also leaves 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  They will always have fond memories of their Grandpa Lewis. Brother Sam Joined the Old Regular Baptist Church many years ago. His member ship was at the Little Memory Church at the time of his death. He read the Bible and was a faithful Church member. Brother Sam loved his family and his door was always open to welcome his friends with open arms and a big smile on his face. We always enjoyed going to church to get together with our Brothers and Sisters. "Daddy" and I have traveled many miles together going to the Associations and attending church in many towns and cities , and talking about the Lord and singing songs. Sleep on Daddy and rest in peace with God, till we all meet again in the house of our Lord. N one will ever know how lonely we are without you.
Written by a broken-hearted wife Minta Lewis

Moore, Lucille By the help of the Lord for he holds all power, I will try to write an obituary of our beloved wife, mother and sister, Mrs. Lucille Moore.  The Lord reached down his hand and picked one of his most precious flowers, to go home and rest from all her suffering, heartaches and sorrows. She was taken from us by the dreadful disease, cancer.  But, Oh! On that day when Jesus leaves the throne she won't be sick, she will be made whole again, when her body and soul reunites in the midway of the air. Lucille was born June 12, 1928 to the late Elder Willie Collins and Rachael (Tuttle) Collins. Lucille deceased this life August 25, 1982, making her stay on this earth 54 years.  she was united in marriage to Grover Moore. To this union was born one son, Troy Lee Moore, Tiro, Ohio. She had one granddaughter, Shannon Louise Moore who loved her dearly. Also to mourn her loss was her dear, blessed mother, Rachel Collins of North Fairfield, Ohio. Two brothers Amos Collins of Sheffield Lake, Ohio and Billy James Collins of Plymouth, Ohio. Eight sisters, Juanita Hodges of Tampa, Florida, Melva Brewer of Willard, Ohio, Helen Issac of Plymouth, Ohio, and Gwendora Chesier of Dallas, Texas and a whole host of other relatives and friends who will miss her so. She was preceded in death by her daddy Elder Willie Collins and two brothers Junior and Samuel Collins. Lucille joined the Pilgrim Rest Church of the Old Regular Baptist in March of 1945 at Price, Kentucky. She was 17 years old, being a faithful member of 36 years. She moved her letter to the Little Rebecca Church in Plymouth, Ohio.  We know that our loss is surely heaven's gain.  But we will all miss her for we loved her so much. We feel that she gave us all good counsel and she talked all the time of heaven. She begged the Lord while she was so sick just to taker her on home where she wouldn't have to suffer anymore. She didn't want to worry the family anymore than she thought was necessary. there will always be an empty space in our hearts and minds that she will hold so dearly. They said, for I wasn't there, that she had a smile on her face just before she went from this place and I believe with all my heart that she saw the beauties of heaven and went to sleep in the arms of Jesus. She had prayed so many times for it to happen that way and I feel God heard her prayers. Well, children, if you ever want to see her again and to be able to look upon heaven as she did you will have to get right with the Lord, repent and be born again. Gone from this earth is a precious sister. Her smiles and loving voice will never greet us in this world anymore. I am living in that hope that on that morning I will meet her on that happy shore. We would like to thank, at this time, all our good friends and the preachers we called upon so much in our time of need and for being patient with us all. The Lord will surely give you great blessing and for Avenelle and her daughter-in-law Shirley, for taking care of her and stood by her in in her hours of suffering.  Thanks again all of you that were so good and kind during her death and illness. God is so good I thank him for Lucille and her faith.  I could go on and on telling her good deeds and what her life meant to us all but it would take a book.  To know Him is to love Him.
Written by her broken-hearted sisters   Jean Baker and Ruth Dyer
Sister Lucille's memorial will be held at the Little Rebecca Church on the odd Saturday and Sunday in October, everyone is welcome

Mullins, Crissie It is with much sadness but very fond and precious memories I will try to write an obituary of my dear mother, Crissie Mullins. She was born April 11, 1900 in Ashcamp, ky., the daughter of Richard and Winnie Potter. She married Silas Mullins Nov. 21, 1918 who preceded her in death June 4, 1948.  To this union five children were born, two sons, Shelton Mullins, Fairborn, Ohio; and Marvin Mullins Galena, Ohio; three daughters Fay McKinster, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Carroll (Glechia) Counts, Marengo, Ohio; and Mrs. Maynard (Naomi) Ratliff, Fulton Ohio, who survives, as well as ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by a brother, Woodrow Potter, Elkhorn city, Ky., three sisters, Dosia Powers, Oakwood, Va.; Mrs. Snoda Sanders, Elkhorn City, Ky.; and Mrs. Stella Moore, Waynesboro, Ky.  There were nine brothers and sisters who preceded her in death.  All her family and a host of friends are left to mourn her loss. Mom was a faithful member of the Old Regular Baptist Church for almost forty-eight years. She loved to go and enjoyed it so much. She was also a very devoted mother and the love showed her family was so unbelievable. If we could all follow in her footsteps it would be a great honor to her memory. In my heart I feel Mom is at rest with Jesus and she won't have to suffer anymore. Our Loss is heaven's gain.
Written by her daughter, Naomi Ratliff

Newsome, Vangie It is with much sadness in our hearts that we attempt to write the Obituary of our dear Mother, Vangie Newsome. Mother was born at Heartley, Kentucky, May 18, 1898.  She as the daughter of the late Andrew McCray and Tafitha Meade McCray. Mother passed away May 21, 1983, making her stay here on earth 85 years and 3 days.  Mother was married to our father, Tavis Newsome, on March 4, 1916.  To this union was born six children, four sons and two daughters. Mom was preceded in her death by our father Tavis in December 1943. One passing son, 'Edward preceded Mom's passing in August 1969.  Mother is survived by three sons, Millard of Melvin, Kentucky; Raymond of Orlando, Florida; and Ballard of Taylor, Michigan. Also, Mother is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Grethel Mullins of Melvin, Kentucky and Mrs. Grace Branham of Bypro, Kentucky. One brother Sanford McCray; one half brother Ellis McCray; and one sister, Pearl Dunlevy; and one half sister, Sadie McDanill. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. Mother joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at the Hopa Church, in Melvin, Kentucky, in the year of 1945 and was baptized by Elder Jerry Hall Senior and Elder Jessie Osborn. Mother loved the old church very much and had many hours of joy for 38 years of her life. The last years of mom's life she had her membership at the Rose of Sharon Church in South Rockwood, Michigan. When the Rose of Sharon Church was organized in December 1965, mother was blessed to choose the name of the church. Mother is missed very much by her children and all who knew her. The children have lost a mother, the Old Church has lost a very dear sister, but Heaven has gained an Angel.  The bible has said, "Where is he whom my soul loveth. He has gone down into the Garden to feast among the spices and to gather flowers."  The Lord has gathered Mother, a flower among flowers, into his everlasting Garden where she shall never fade away. I say unto the other children and mother's friends and relatives like David of Old said, when his son died, they can't come back to us, but by the love and grace of God we can go where she has gone. Sweet is the sleep of the Saints of god and they do rest from their labor. So sleep on Mother free from the toils and cars of this life. I trust we shall meet again in a land, where parting shall come no more.
Written by her son, Ballard Newsome and his wife, Bonnie

Reynolds, Nancy Ann  It is with much weakness that I try to write the obituary of our dear mother, Nancy Ann ?Reynolds. Mom was born in Letcher County at Arminta, Kentucky on April 24, 1897 to Woolery and Polly Fuller Campbell. She departed this life on March 5, 1983, making her stay upon this earth 85 years, 10 months and 9 days. Mom grew up mostly in Knott County at Mallie, Kentucky where she married our daddy , Issac (Ike) Reynolds. To this union was born twelve children; nine girls and three boys. papa and his two infant daughters preceded her in death. Left to mourn her passing are seven daughters: Velma Taylor of Dayton, Ohio; Clovia Lowe of rising Sun, Indiana; Mary Jane Combs of Jacksonville, Florida; Floys Short of Sunman, Indiana; Ruby Reynolds of Connersville, Indiana; Maxine Sparkman of Dayton, Ohio and Betty Miller of Vandalia, Ohio; one brother, Marion Campbell of Dayton, Ohio; 24 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Mom had made her home with me for the last thirteen years. She left so many memories here which makes it hard for me to accept the fact that she is tone and will not return again. Though we already miss her we would not want her to come back to suffer again. Mom never attached herself to the church, but she was a strong believe in the Old Regular Baptist. She attended many times when she was not able. She loved to hear the singing and would often ask me to sing at home for her. I am not much of a singer, but what I sang sounded good to her. She told her children many times that there was nothing in her way. Mom worked hard all her life but never complained.  Pap died in 1944 leaving her with several children to raise (the baby was on 2 1/2 years old.) With the help of the Welfare Department and the labor of her own sweet hands, she kept the family together. I have heard my brother say that he had to wear plenty of patches in growing up but that he never went hungry. Thought times were hard for her, she always had enough food to feed no only her son, but also those who stopped by to visit. In the fall of 1982 Mom spent eight weeks in the hospital. She had to have a leg amputated and was confined to a wheelchair.  We thought this would be the end of her but God saw fit to let us keep her a little longer. My sister Betty and her husband helped me to care for Mom after she was released from the Hospital. Five months later she had to return to the hospital only to live for eight more days. I thank God that she did no have to suffer long. So on that lonely Saturday afternoon we saw the most beautiful flower of this land wither little by little until it was gone. But we are not worried for we feel assured that is was planted in that Beautiful Garden to live forever more.
Written by her broken-hearted daughter, Floys Short

Runyon, Della  With much sadness in my heart, I will try to write an obituary of my mother-in-law, Della Runyon, born August 21, 1912.  She departed from this life October 16, 1982, making her stay here on earth 70 years, 1 month and 20 days.  She was the daughter of Ida and George Adkins. She met and married Nick Runyon on November 19, 1933.  Unto this union was born 9 children. One preceded her in death, Ida Louise Garner. surviving is her husband Nick and 8 children: Albert, Jr. Runyon, Vinton, Ohio; Harrison Runyon, Nelsonville, Ohio; Jerry Runyon, Middleport, Ohio; Daniel Runyon, Wilksville, Ohio; David Runyon, Albany, Ohio; Juanita Runyon, Glouster, Ohio; Garnet Sue Calvin, Corning, Ohio; Donald R. Runyon, Glouster, Ohio. She was blessed with 31 grandchildren of which one preceded her in death She had 7 great-grandchildren to mourn her passing. She was visiting relatives in West Virginia, when she passed away. I had talked with her two nights before her death, and she said she was having a wonderful time visiting her and Nick's family. They were on their way home the morning of October 16, when she said she couldn't breathe.  They did all they could for her, but it was the Lord's will that she leave us. So long as she could talk she was praying to the Lord.  We believe that she's in heaven waiting for her family to join her. She is sadly missed and loved by her family and friends.
Written by her daughter-in-law Vanessa Runyon

Stevens, Chole Bessie Jude  Mrs. Chole Bessie Jude Stevens, wife of B. B.. Stevens and the daughter of the late John Jude and Kizzie Bowen Jude. She was born October 8, 1914 and departed this life March 27, 1983.  She was a member of the Baptist Church for 40 years.  Also surviving are three step-sons, C. L.., W. D. ., and Burley B. Stevens Jr. all of Ashland. One brother, Raymond Ray Jude of Yeager, West Virginia, one sister, Gertrude Harris of Freeburn, Kentucky and 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. 
Sadly missed by: Husband, B. B. . Stevens and relatives

Stiltner, Mary Ellen Clevinger With great sadness and a broken heart and by the help of the Lord, I will try to write this obituary of a sainted Mother, sister Mary Ellen Clevinger Stiltner. she was born March 23, 1898 to Silas Didame Clevinger and deceased this life the 29th day of December 1982, making her stay here on earth 84 years, 7 months and 6 days. Sister Mary married Enoch Stiltner at the age of 16.  To this union was born nine children, three of whom preceded her in death May 20, 1965.  Her six surviving children are Melba Harman, Jim Stiltner, and Jack Stiltner, all of Clyde, Ohio; Weltha Young, Sue Lockhart of Maxie, Virginia; and also a grandson Clarence Young, whom she raised and loved as her own. She also leaves two half sisters and one half brother, Alice Rife, Stacy Virginia Julie Ann Stiltner and Claude Clevinger, of Green Cove springs, Florida, 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church November 12, 1949 and was baptized by Elder Johnny Clevinger and Elder Elmer Church, she took, her membership at the Bull Creek Church and lived a devoted member and filled her seat regularly while living here. After she moved to Clyde, Ohio, she went to Little Bethel Church and others regularly but refused to move her membership from her home Church. Grandma to us, was the best grandma of all. She tried always to teach us right from wrong. She t6old us so many times she wasn't afraid to die. I feel she was prepared to leave us fro a home the good Lord has for her. She was always so loving and gentle with us and I feel the good Lord took her that way, with love and gentleness. Each of her children and grandchildren were special to her. She never made a difference in us. We all loved her very much and we're going to miss her more than words can ever express. Mother met a man called Jesus and she went to him praying and begging for his sweet mercy and I believe hat God spoke peace to her soul, and on December 29, Jesus called and said, "Mother you have suffered enough, come home where no more troubles nor pain, but all will be peace and joy forever more." 
Written by her granddaughters Cathy Duty, Marie Mullins, and Brother Johnnie Bowman
This part written by her daughter Nell Harman:
    Mommy was a kind and gentle woman who never had any enemies that I know of. I didn't get to be with mom in her last hour, but I know she has gone to be with God, for her life and love told me so.  Though I didn't get to say good-bye to Mom in person, last night as I couldn't sleep, I went to the door and noticed a star in the sky. As I looked at the star it grew bigger and brighter than the rest. It twinkles as if mom was saying from the throne of God, "I will never be very far away from my family."  Just look up and see me.  Though my sisters, brothers and I grieve, I know Mom is at peace. her weak legs are as 16 again; her eyes are bright and nee3d no glasses; her peace and rest is a young infant. Though  my heart is breaking I know she is happy, so rest on Mom. I look forward to seeing her someday in Heaven.
Your loving daughter, Nell Harman

Stumbo, Virgie  So Often called Virg, was born in New Boston, Ohio to the late Elder Aaron Pack and Nova Crisp Pack on March 23, 1924. she passed from this life on June 23, 1983. She was the eldest of 13 children. There are four who have preceded her in death.  There are five brothers: Johnny Pack of Drift, Kentucky; Woodrow Pack of McDowell, Kentucky; Allen Pack of Pataskala, Ohio; Eugene Pack of Columbus, Ohio; Sherman Pack of Pataskala, Ohio. She also has three sisters:  Eva Mullins of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; and Rebecca P. Hamilton of McDowell, Kentucky.  Virgie was more than a sister to the eight that are still surviving she was a mother. She seemed to always have some comical happening that she would tell about hat had happened to each of us while she was helping us to grow up. She could remember special things that always made our hearts glad. We all treasure the fact that "Virg" was there along the way. I want to take the privilege to say to my seven brothers and sisters that Virgie's death was a victory death in that she died in Jesus Christ and death was a blessing because she will live eternally with he Lord. Virgie was joined in marriage to Joe E. Shannon in 1946 who preceded her in death and to this union was born two daughters, Nova Adkins of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Dotty Lawson of Drift, Kentucky. In 1968, Virgie was married to G. L. (Dank) Stumbo of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly from McDowell, Kentucky. She has to remember her in love, four grandchildren and two step-daughters; Sue Stumbo Pack of Hueysville, Kentucky and Phyllis Stumbo Gould of Indiana, and seven step grandchildren. Not only these but many relatives and friends will miss her because of the joy and the attitude that she so many times expressed about how she would live each day at a time. She often proclaimed to me with determination. "I'll live all that I can until I die" and that she did. With all of her many illnesses she still had a zeal to live and bring a little joy to those she met. Virgie joined the Pleasant View Old Regular Baptist Church of Litchfield, Ohio, to where she made a visit in May of this year. She knew this would probably be her last trip to this church that she loved so well.  She practically mentioned daily how she missed being with her brothers and sisters in the Lord that she loved so dearly.  So with closing words, that have just begun to touch upon a life that has left an image in people's minds that even time can't take away, I would like to state that her love for life will be carried on in each of us that loved her dearly and all of those who know Jesus will spend eternity with Virgie.
Written by Rebecca, her sister

Tackett Jr, Sol  It is with a sad and broken heart that I try to write this obituary. I pray that god will guide me through it. Seems like there has been a lot of obituaries to write lately and it gets harder and lonelier. This is hard because he was not only our brother, but a very special person, friend father and helper. sol Tackett Jr. Was born December 15, 1932, deceased May 21, 1983, making his stay on earth 50 years, 5 months and 6 days. He was the son of Sol and Annie (Osborne) Tackett. His mother, father and two brothers (Earl and Bob) preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his loss, but heaven's gain, his wife Joyce; one daughter, Linda Laurrel; 5 sons Larry, Wendell, Buddy, Rick and Mike, all of Belleville, Mi.; one step daughter Dierece Gilliam of Vanceburg, Ky.; and 2 step sons, Wesley manning of Taylor and Lynn Manning of Belleville; 2 brothers James of Wayne and Clarence of River Rouge; 5 sisters, Catherine, Bertha, Margie, Mae and Mary all of Belleville; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, friends and relatives. he loved all his children and step children dearly. I believe he and Dierece were as close as any father and daughter could be. She lived close to him and spent more time with him. I feel that Brother Junior was alight to all that knew him. He always had a smile and was always trying to help someone. Aunt dolly was one of his special aunts. She went to church with him a lot. And Joe was one of his special uncles. When eh went to Melvin he would spend a night with him. His wife said he was never a person to waste time. He would get up earlier on his day off than he would when he had to be on the job, and would work around the place. He always sang as he worked. Just before Brother Junior went to have open heart surgery, he asked to speak to Brother Clarence alone. he told him that there was nothing standing in his way, that he had been longing to see mommy for a long time. that the surgery could go either way. That he was ready to die. We will all miss him so very much. As I said before, he was very special to us all. And I want to say to all who read this and to his children and family, I believe Brother Junior is waiting for us. And there is only one way from earth to heaven and that is repentance of your sins, something everyone can do if they want to.
Written by his loving sister Margie Burke

Thornsberry, Lizzie  In my weakness I will try to write an obituary of Sister and Mother to us all of the "Regular Baptist family", Lizzie Jane Thornsberry. One that will be long remembered by all that knew her both "Saint and Sinner."  Lizzie ws born July 1, 1905 and passed away August 18, 1982, making her stay on earth 77 years, 1 month and 18 days. She married John "Mart" Thornsberry in 1924 and they were blessed with eight children. Her husband Mart and their one infant son Luther preceded her in death, leaving six daughters and one son to mourn her loss; Delma Issac of Wakeman, Ohio, Thelma Thornsberry of Shelby, Ohio; Imilee Amburgey of Puncheon, Ky., Ivilean Brown of Plymouth, Ohio, Sarah Thornsberry of Shelby, Ohio. She also leaves 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, Merdie Hall of Puncheon, Kentucky; 3 sisters Nora Thornsberry, Alma and Helen Hall. Preceding her in death was her father and mother Tommie T. Hall and Sarah Evelyn Hall and one brother Granville, hall. She left a good example for the young sisters to follow. It would be good for them to pass it on to the generations to come. To the world she was a light they could look at and say she is an Old Regular Baptist. She loved the old church, she loved the order because 26 years ago she was born of the love of God and adopted into the Heavenly family, and obeyed God's command.  She let her light so shine before the world that they could see her good works and glorify her father, which is in Heaven. Even though sister Lizzie enjoyed and loved the things of Heaven, she was not exempted from the pain and suffering her e in this world. She was blessed to raise and enjoy a fine family. I have never met a more respected, honest and hard working family. They loved their mother very much. In the last few years of her life as that terrible disease, cancer, weakened her body and brought her closer to the grave, they never turned their back on her, but stood by her, watcher her suffer, to the end. Children, as I write this I know not what your heart is with the Lord. Let me say as Mother would, "Don't let your soul be lost." Mother is gone to Heaven. That is where you will have to go if you see her again. As she was breathing her last breath, I was wondering what is she experiencing now? How I would have loved to have visioned the Angel that came after her. The first thought I had after her breath was gone was, "there'll be no more pain."  We found where she wrote in the Bible this verse. "It matters not how long we live but how."
Written by her brother and sister in the Lord, who loved her very much, Brother Buddy and Sister Carlene Carty

Triplett, Allie  By the help of the good Lord we will try to write this obituary of our dear mother. I believe God sent his angel and took her to a beautiful home in glory. She was the daughter of James and Martha Collins.  They passed away several years ago.  Mom was born December 24, 1904, making her stay on earth 77 years and 9 months. She was married to Dillard Collins. To this union was born 2 children, 1 son and 1 daughter who has died. Mom joined the Pilgrim Rest Church and then she met and married Harry King. To this union was born 2 daughters. She has 6 grand children and 6 great-grandchildren who are still living, except one who is deceased. Mom always was so good to people who came to visit her when she wasn't able to go to church. I believe Mom lived a happy life. She prayed so many times for God to take her home to be with the angels. Mom is gone to rest; but rest on because someday we will be together again Mom passed away on September 26, 1982
Written by her daughter, Kay Bird

Triplett, Curtis Brother Curtis Triplett was born in Knott County, Kentucky, February 7, 1912 and departed this life June 9, 1983. He was the son of Zack and Elaza Martin Triplett who preceded him in death. He married Minnie Wicker February 3, 1932. To this union five daughters were born.  Brother Curt leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Minnie of Crestline, Ohio; five daughters: Doris Collins of Crestline, Ohio; Janice Mahon of Jackson, Mich.; Rochella Horsman of Lexington Ohio; Rosella Leety of Denver, Colo,; and Flossie Kaple of Dover, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; five sisters; Edith Justice of Galion, Ohio; Mauda Corder of Ray, Ohio; Margarett Farar of Palmetto, Fla; Mary Wiczuk of Palmetto, Fla.; and Lucille Marlow of St. Clair, Mich.; five brothers; Savalis of Wabash, Ind.; Reed of Tiro, Ohio; Creed of Detroit, Mich.; and also many nieces and nephews and friends. besides his parents he was preceded in death by six brothers, Mitchell, Lacey Lee, Otis, Dave and Freddie, one sister Girlie Warrens. Brother Curt joined the Old Regular Baptist church the 2nd Sunday in April 1973 and remained a true and faithful member. he was a retired employee of the Shelby Depot. He will be missed by all who knew him. "a beautiful flower was picked today, to bloom forever in our Master's bouquet."
Written by brother-in-law and brother in the Church Elliot Corder

Turner, Norman Quentin-- Norman Quentin Turner, born Sept 27, 1932 at Bulan (Perry County) Kentucky to Wayne and Malinda Caudill Turner, passed from this life to a home that I believe is of eternal rest, at 4:07 a.m. January 31, 1983.  He leaves to mourn his loss his mother Malinda of Louisville, Ky., one brother Coeburn Wayne of Shelbyville, Ky., one sister Lillian Lucille of Louisville, Ky., one brother-in-law John Cheney, one sister-in-law Lois Jean Turner, 7 nephews and 2 nieces, and many friends and relatives. Norman served several years through the Korean War while in the Army and then later in the Marines. He was a member of the Disables American Ve4terans, Highland Post # 89 and a member of Philip Swigert Masonic Lodge # 218.  From the time Norman was in Korean he clamed a hope in Christ and on one occasion wrote a letter home from a foxhole that he was in that listed names of his buddies that had requested that the church he believed in pray for them. Daddy took the letter to church (Little Dove Old Regular Baptist) and what a meeting they had that day. Norman might not have lived as close as he could but neither do any of us live as close as we should. Norman was not physically able to attend church as we do, he was so afraid of not being able to get enough air or that his coughing might offend someone. But he was blessed with a little wisdom and more understanding than most of the Holy Scriptures that we hold so dear. The biggest part of his conversation was about the Goodness and Mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Norman lived alone at the Sycamore Terrace apartments in Shelbyville, Ky. where he had several friends none of which belonged to the Old Baptist but he let everyone know that the Old Regular Baptist was his belief. Before Norman became disabled he worked as a Chef in many of the finer restaurants in Louisville but for the pas 10 years suffered with a severe respiratory condition (emphysema) that overworked his heart to the point that heart failure resulted. Everyone who knew him sill surely miss him but I believe he is at rest with the Lord. God promises that we will not suffer more than we can stand and a few days before Norman passed away he told me that god promised him that he would not smother to death but that his heart would be the cause of his death and that it would be easy. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord"  The bible teaches that the body returns to the dust as it was and the Spirit unto God who gave it.  When the last trumpet sounds the body will be reunited with the spirit in the air to form a most glorious body liken unto His glorious body and if one has died in Christ will be raised in Christ and taken home with Him to dwell forevermore. I know that Normans last request would be that everyone that names the name of Lord depart from iniquity and that every sinner repent and be born again. 
Norman fought in the Korean War and came out alive,
Thanks be to the Lord
Norman fought with Satan and Sin and came out alive,
Thanks be to the Lord
Norman fought with life and the world and came out (thought death) alive forevermore
Thanks be to the Lord.
It was Norman's desire to be laid to rest at the feet of Dad in the family plot in riverside Cemetery, hazard, Ky.
Written by his mother and brother Malinda and Elder C. W. Turner

Vance, Emma (M) With the help of the Lord we will try to write the obituary of our beloved mother-in-law, Emma Amburgey Vance. Emma was born March 10, 1918, and departed this life July 8, 1983. She was the daughter of John J. and Mary Amburgey, step-daughter of Levi Page, all of whom have preceded her in death. At the age of 16 Emma met and married Arnold (Tank) Vance who has also preceded her in death.  Of this union were born 6 children, 5 daughters and 1 son, Malta Pack of 'Cleveland, Ohio; Janice Harris of Huntington, Indiana; Joyce Ann Hall of Kite, Kentucky; Inez Houser of Andrews, Indiana, Doffey Vance of Cleveland, Ohio; and Sandra Kay Hurley of Kite, Kentucky. Emma had 13 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Tory Hall of Drift, Kentucky; Della Newsome of Melvin, Kentucky; Delphia Vance of Jackscreek, Kentucky, Matt and Nancy Page of Kite, Kentucky.  Emma had two heart attacks and had been afflicted for 18 years. Through all her suffering she never complained and still had time for her children. She told her children she believe she had a better home to go to. She leaves to mourn her loss a host of friends both here and in Ohio, where she had made her home the last few years. She will surely be missed by all who knew her.
Written by son-in-law Elder Jesse Pack and Daughter-in-law JoAnn Vance
P.S. Many nights I would hear Em and check her room to see if she was ok only to find her on her knees praying. I'd quietly close the door once again satisfied that she was ok. Now only five days after she had been taken away from us, her son found a note in her handwriting, which she left behind, I'm sure to help us in our grief. It said, "There's nothing coming up that me and the Lord can't handle." We feel that she and the Lord had it all worked out.
JoAnn Vance

Vance, Arnold (Tank) With the help of the Lord, I will try to write an obituary of my Dad Tank Vance. Daddy was born October 29, 1914, and left this life and Mom and us children August 10, 1964.  He was the son of the late John W. Vance and Sarah Honeycutt Vance. He met and married Emma Amburgey.  to this union was born 6 children, 5 daughters and one son all left with their mother to mourn his loss. Daddy had been sick for several years, and had gone to Arizona for his healthy6, staying there a number of years.  He got worse and wanted to come home to Kentucky before he died. he lived to get to McDowell Hospital in McDowell, Kentucky. Then he left this life and family all behind. he wanted to see Maw his mother to tell her he loved her and that he brought the Lord home with him. He told us all the Lord had forgiven him his sins. Dad has two brothers left, Leslie Vance of Dupont, Indiana and Doffey Vance, of Bevinsville, Kentucky. Three sisters: Thelma Anderson, Mae Caudill and Nola Perry all of Topmost, Kentucky.  Besides his mother whom he loved and missed so bad he left so many friends from far and near whom he loved so dearly. The years have gone slowly by since dad left us, but the pain and loneliness is as new as the day he left. But oh what a consolation it is to believe with all your heart, that our loss is heaven's gain. That he'll never suffer and have difficulty breathing anymore.
Written by his daughter who loved and missed him so much, Malta Pack

Vititoe, Clinton Wesley  With a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye I will write about an angel who left my arms so soon.  Clinton ton Wesley Vittitoe was born July 22, 1982 and departed this life January 22, 1983.  Besides his parents he is survived by his sister Amanda Dawn. Maternal grandparents are Donald and Betty Barnett. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Mullins, all of Route 1, Hamden, Ohio. He was a son anyone would have been proud to have because he was so special Clinton was born with several birth defects, water on the brain, cleft lip and cleft palate, seizures which weakened his heart and he was severely handicapped. For six months Clinton suffered and cried until God took his pain away. At that time I didn't care about what Clinton would have wanted, I was selfish and wanted to keep him. But God knew that he suffered more than we could ever imagine. As time went on I realized that I could learn to live without him knowing that he is happy and resting in god's arms. For his happiness means more to me than my own feelings .I hope someday to see you bubby "Shouting on that Heavenly Shore."
Sadly missed by his parents Clifford and Donna Vittitoe and Sister Amanda
We have done all we can do Clinton,
for someone as dear as you.
Daddy and I planted grass today,
upon the grave where below you lay.
Your tombstone is in place upon the hill,
where life seems so peaceful and still.
I can't explain to sissy why God called you away,
she asked about you each passing day.
For six months you suffered and cried,
the tears in our eyes we could not hide.
Many doctors told us that we were wrong,
to let you live for that long.
Life is for God to take away,
not for someone else to say.
Rest my angel till judgment day,
when God calls  his children home to stay.
Written by his Mother

Wallen, Elsie Psalms 95:7. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. With deep sorrow, we will try through God's infinite mercies to write the obituary of our beloved sister, Elsie Wallen. One of 11 children, Elsie was born November 6, 1910 to the late Willie and Jane Mullins of Myra, Kentucky.  Mother, father, 4 brothers and one sister preceded her in death. On December 24, 1929 Elsie married Robert Lloyd Wallen and to this union god granted 4 children: Joy  Beverly of Trenton, Mi; Kathleen Beverly of Nashville, TN; Virginia Vandenburg of Riverview, MI; and Robert Lloyd Wallen, Jr. of Wyandotte, MI. Elsie departed this life April 20, 1983 after a brief stay in the hospital making her stay here on God's footstool 72 years, 5 months, and 13 days. She suffered many afflictions in this life, but God sent that angel and called her to that home she spoke of so often. She leaves to mount her husband of 53 years, her children, 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Sylvester Mullins of Riverview, Mi, and General Mullins of Haysi, VA, 3 sisters: Nona Mullins of Odessa, Fl. Maxie Akers of Trenton, MI.; and Emma Tackett of Ravenna, OH and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn their loss. In her early years, Elsie saw her need of a Savior, and on the second Sunday of October 1939 she was baptized into the Pilgrim Rest Church of Old Regular Baptist, by the late Elder Ballard Baker. Later, she brought her member ship to the Little Ida church of Ecorse, MI, where she was a faithful member at the time of her death. She filled her seat faithfully and spoke with love in her heart for all who came through the doors of the church. A soft spoken sister, one could hear her quietly praising God, and saying she was waiting for a better home. She is now resting in peace, her afflictions gone in this life, awaiting the redemption of the noble resurrection. This write will remember with fond memories a dear sister in Christ, her walks of this life a light to all that knew her. Children, treasure the sweet memories of a dear mother who loved and prayed for you and the life she led before you all. Take heed to God's commandments, walk in the way, that you may be united in heaven beyond this vale of tears. To Lloyd her dear husband, you have many fond memories to remember of your life here together, treasure them, ready yourself to meet her again on the other side of the river.
Your servants in Christ, Brother Ralph And Sister Leona Caudill

Wallen, Ernest  I will try by the help of the Lord to write an obituary of my dad, Ernest Wallen. He was born January 27, 1908, in Breathitt county Kentucky. He departed this life May 20, 1983, making his sty here on earth 75 years, 4 months and 4 days. He leaves to mourn his death his wife Eliza Shepherd Wallen, who he married on March 27, 1928.  They were married for 55 years. To this union were born two sons Robert and Joe both of Rochester and one daughter Roxie Collins also of Rochester. he is also survived by 4 sisters, Amanda Valdiz of Silvas, Calif.; Fanny Robinson of Liberty Mills, Ind.; Lilly Miller of Ind.; and Levena smith of Michigan. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.  all mourn his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Arzella Wallen, one sister Susie Crisp and one brother James Wallen and one granddaughter, Diane Wallen. Dad joined the Little Pilgrim Home church on September 9, 1962. he was baptized by Elder Willie Collins and Elder Robert Hunter. He loved all his brothers and sisters of the church. he filled his seat as long as he as able. I would like to say to his children and grandchildren that repentance is required at the hands of every man and woman. Dad went through that travel many years ago and is at rest with Jesus now. If you want to see Dad again, make things right with Jesus and join that heavenly Band. Let's all walk the Golden Street together singing the praises of God.
Written by a broken-hearted son Elder Robert Wallen

Watts, Dorothy Thornsberry  By the help of the good Lord I will try to write an obituary of one who was loved so much by many friends and relatives. Written words are meaningless as an obituary because I believe one writes their own obituary by the life they live and surely if anyone tried to write about Dorothy they would need several volumes to hold all the words that need to be written. Dorothy was born to Julius and Virginia Amburgey Young on February 6, 1906 at Bath, Kentucky. Showing the goodness of her heart at an early age in 1928 she met a widowed many by the name of Whitt Thornsberry who had a young daughter named Ethel. Whitt and Dorothy were married in that year and to this union were born three sons: Julius W. of Jasper, Ind.; Roger Russell of Hindman, Ky.; and David of Batesville, Ind.; three daughters: Bethel Seals of Littcarr, Ky.; Melvina Bentley Slone of Hazard, Ky.; and Lois Jean Turner of Shelbyville, Kentucky. One daughter Geneva and step-daughter Ethel Vance preceded her in death. In 1956 the Lord called and Whitt left this world of toil and trouble (after several years of illness) to what we believe to be a land of peace and happiness. A few years later Dorothy became acquainted with the Old Church where she met and married Rich Smith and both served as deacons of the New Home church until rich passed away. Dorothy later met and married Nelson Smith of Buckhorn, Ky., but the death angel came once more and claimed Nelson. Dorothy had been a person who needed someone to take care of . She was so good to take care of her father in the last years of his life when he should have been in a nursing home. Dorothy was always there to visit and care for the sick. When any of the neighbors were sick or needed comforting Dorothy was there. At the time of her death she was married to Ivan Watts of Garner, Ky.  Dorothy had one brother who preceded her in death, Lafayette Young. Seven sisters survive to mount the loss: Rachel Collins and Ethel Collins of Batesville Ind.; Bethel Fields, Alta Amburgey and Devada Durham of Florida, Diance Asher of Texas and Betty Combs of Sassafras, Ky. Dorothy was blessed to have 31 grandchildren. 38 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.  the Lord had blessed Dorothy with good health until a few days before hear death when she experienced difficulties with her heart. I don't believe there was anyone more active than she at 77 years of age. You should have seen the big garden she had and how clean is was kept. But the Lord has another garden for her to view. He has a set time for each of us, some may be alive when the final end of all comes, but there is no promise of tomorrow. I believe Dorothy is at rest at the feet of Jesus waiting for that last trumpet to sound when the body will be reunited with the soul where we'll meet Him in the cloud to go home to be with Him forevermore. Dorothy traded her little house by the side of the road for a mansion in heaven. Children if you ever expect to see that land where Granny's going, you'll have to get prepared while here on earth. I believe her last advice would be to seek Jesus while you are young and He can still be found. Blessed be the name of the Lord and may He watch and keep us until that final day comes when we will see Him for ourselves and not another. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Written by a loving son-in-law Elder Coeburn W. Turner

Bob G. Bentley, 
God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform,
He plants His footsteps upon the sea,
And rides upon the storm.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
but trust Him for His grace,
Behind a frowning Providence
He hides a smiling face.
We do not always understand the high ways of our God. but we do know that He is a good, all wise and all powerful God and that He does all things well. He has His ways in the Armies of the Heavens, and among the inhabitants of the earth and none scan stay His hand. He speaks and it is done, He guides all those who trust and believe in Him along what may seem a rugged pathway, but into one which leads to green pastures, beside clear still waters. he give us wisdom and knowledge to travel where He leads. Our darling husband, and father and son, bob Gene Bentley was born November 19, 1932, in Lothair, Perry County, Kentucky, in the home of John (Buster) and Eula Mae Cuddy Bentley. The Bentleys later moved to Millstone in Letcher County, Kentucky where Bob grew into manhood.  On Millstone he had a little neighbor girl Dottie Kiser who he met when he was eight and she was six, he decided then when he grew to be a man he would make her his wife. Time passed, as time has a way of doing, his little Dottie had grown up and went away to college, Bob went away to the Army, during the Korean War, both came back to Millstone, grown into manhood and womanhood and voiced their love for each on other. On July 4, 1955, they stood up before a man of God, Elder Elbert Bentley in the home of her parents and said their marriage vows. And these childhood sweethearts kept these marriage vows until death separated them when bob crossed the last river on February 23, 1983, at age 50, into that land, where we feel he shall never grow old or weary. To this union was born four children: Ronald Bentley, their first born, Jeannie Annette Mason, Jessica Dawn, and Robert Kevin, who with his beloved Dottie and one granddaughter, Kimberly Sue survive him. also surviving him are his invalid father, his mother , one brother Bill Bentley of Millstone, two sisters: Charlene McElroy, also Millstone, Bernice Noble of Cleveland, Ohio, a host of relatives and friends. Bob became ill with a heart attack in May 1981 and was never well again. He was able to go to church and loved going to the Antioch Regular Baptist church and lately went as often as he was able to go. Bob and his mother -in-law, who loved him as her own son, had some wonderful talks about the Lord. bob told many people he was praying and we believe that God never turns away a praying and pennant heart. Brother Hillard Newsome tells us that he had a dream about bob. he dreamed that Bob was looking well and said to him, "Things have changed at our house, me and Dottie are praying."  We feel that both prayed and will be reunited again around the thorns. So we say to our beloved bob, whom we feel has gone down into the valley to gather lilies, "Sleep on, and we shall see you again on that great homecoming day."