Arthur, Charles Henry - was born July 26, 1930. Departed this life Nov. 8, 1963. He was the son of Fred L and Martha E. Arthur. Charles was born on Pine Creek, Mayking, Ky. He went to school and completed High School at Whitesburg, Ky., in Letcher County. Charles was loved and respected by all who knew him, especially his schoolmates and teachers. Shortly after completing High School he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country well. Shortly after coming out of the Army he was stricken sick and for several years was unable to work very much but always willing to do what he could. He was a fine young man, kind and considerate, always had a kind word, a friendly handshake wherever you met him. One Saturday in 1963, in service at the home of his father, he came forward and told a wonderful experience and attached himself to the church of Regular Baptist where his mother had been a member for several years. He told how the Lord had saved him and he knew he couldn't get well, but he wasn't afraid to die; the Lord had showed him he had a better home for him and he wanted everyone to prepare and meet him over there. One cold Nov. night God sent his Angels down and took the soul of Charles to rest quietly under the altar of God where it will remain until that glorious Resurrection Day when all of God's children will get up and go home to die no more. So sleep on Charles by the help of God we will meet again where parting will be no more. Written by —Elder Bill Sparks

Brashear,  Eliza Sumner -was born into the family of Jim Sumner and Sallie Back Sumner on Carrs Fork, October 4, 1877. After a long illness during which she manifest great patience and an unfaltering faith in the goodness of her Heavenly Father, she departed this life in the Mount Mary Hospital, December 14, 1965. Her earthly pilgrimage lasted eighty-eight years, two months and ten days, but her life was living evidence that she had a "home not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens" which will last eternally. On December 15, 1899, she was united in marriage to Ezekiel B. Brashear. This union was blessed with eight children, all still living: Laura Fields, Louisville, Kentucky. Dewey Brashear, London, Kentucky. Leonard Brashear, Middletown, Ohio. Leatha Caudill, Viper, Kentucky. Clara Caudill, Viper, Kentucky. Everett Brashear, Middletown, Ohio. Elbert Brashear, Walkertown, Kentucky. Enos Brashear, Viper, Kentucky.••'After having for many years felt Christ precious to her never-dying soul she put her light on the candlestick and on June 8, 1941. was baptized into membership of Little Samuel Memorial Church. She was a most faithful member always attending the various churches as long as she was able. In the passing of Aunt Liza, brother Zeke has lost a precious companion, the children a kind, sweet mother and the church and community a most faithful and humble member.—Hargis Caudill.

Brashear, Eliza Sumner -was born into the family of Jim Sumner and Sallie Back Sumner on Carrs Fork, October 4, 1877. After a long illness during which she manifest great patience and an unfaltering faith in the goodness of her Heavenly Father she departed this life in the Mount Mary Hospital December 14, 1965. Her earthly pilgrimage lasted eighty-eight years, two months, and ten days but her life here was living evidence that she had a "home not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens" which will last eternally. On December 15, 1899. she was united in marriage to Ezekiel B. Brashear. This union was blessed with eight children, all still Leonard Brashear, Middletown, Ohio; Leatha Caudill, Viper, Ky.; Clara Caudill, Viper, Ky.; Everett Brashear, Middletown, Ohio; Elbert Brashear, Walkertown, Ky.; and Enos Brashear, Viper, Ky. After having for many years felt Christ precious to her never dying soul she put her light on the candlestick and on June 8, 1941,Pear Mama and Daddy, we missed you so much in the little church back in the hills. A place is vacant in that spot which can never be filled.
Written by her daughter, Ada Faye Hall, Charlestown, Indiana.

Brown, James Ralph -son of J. H. and Sallie Dixon Brown, who deceased this life on April 20, 1967, making his stay on earth fifty-two years and two months. In 1937 he was married to Thelma Lusk and to this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Rosa Lee Thomas of Williamsburg, Virginia. In April, 1942, he left his mountain home at Blackey, Kentucky and made his way across the country to the Virginia coast and there settled for twenty-five years in a strange land, prospering very much in this life, until a short time ago he realized that it was time to forget about things of this life and turn to God. As he fell on his bed of affliction with the fatal disease of Cancer, how little did he or his faithful companion know that God was claiming him for his own. It was the lingering hours by his bedside that his companion asked him to pray. He smiled through his pain, and told her he had been praying and he felt that God had forgiven him of all his sins. He told her if God would just spare him to come home, he just wanted a little place by the road where he could talk to sinners as they passed. He wanted so much to come back home and be baptized in the old church of his childhood, but it was not God's will. On April 9, 1967, he was brought by ambulance from Williamsburg, Virginia, to the Whitesburg Hospital: His body was so weak yet his faith in God was so strong that at the end of his journey lie would meet his friends and loved ones and on arrival at the hospital, God answered his prayers. He was greeted by a host of friends and loved ones who continued to visit him as long as he lived. Though his body was weak and frail, his eyes would light up at each handshake. A few days before he died in his hospital bed. he made his confession and wanted to join the Mt. Olive Church at Blackey. Although he never lived to be baptized, his desire was to have his name on the church book. His request was granted and approved by the church. On April 20, 1987 he quietly went to sleep in the arms of Jesus to await the most glorious resurrection. I trust that his only child and brothers look to the same God he did and make ready for that mourning of eternal rest. Written by his brother in nature and in Christ, —Jack Brown.

Cole, James Jr. - was born into the home of Jim and Pearl Wells Cole at Hazard, on April 2, 1920. At 3:00 p.m. at his home on Big Creek, June 13, 1967 the spirit fled after sixteen long years of suffering. His life here lasted forty-seven years, two months, and ten days. He grew up and spent most of his life in Blue Grass. He was a Veteran of World War II. On December 24, 1946, Jr. married Sally Eversole and to this union was born two children. On July 18, 1950, Jr. was in a mine accident that almost took his life, but the Lord spared him and he was never to walk again. He was paralyzed from the waist down. In 1951, Jr. found the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized, although he was unable to go to the church on Sunday's his heart was always there. He would read his Bible and tell his children how the Lord had saved him. While Jr. was laying on his death bed he told his companion "Go get my robe, now let me rest". Junior said that he was ready to go. Junior leaves behind him to mourn his loss, his wonderful wife, Sally, who waited on and treated him like a baby for sixteen years, his daughter, Carol, and one son, Darrell. He also leaves his mother, Pearl, four sisters, Ruby, Launa, Thelma, and Ruth; two brothers, J. B. and Elmer and a host of friends and relatives. Junior was a devoted husband and father to his wife and children and he is really missed by them. We feel our loss is Heaven's gain and we want to meet him again. In Remembrance of Daddy His Daughter Carol

Cole,  Uncle Jim -was born into the family of J. B. Cole and Serilda Estes Cole, June 8, 1896, at Beattyville, in Lee County, Kentucky. After a month of suffering, the call of the death angel came and he answered while in the Appalachian Regional Hospital at Harlan, June 29, 1967. His earthy sojourn lasted seventy-one years and twenty-one days. He will live eternally in that land prepared for those who love and serve Him. While yet a boy he came to the Hazard Coal Field where he took employment, probably at the old Gorman Mine. Here, while still a very young man he met and married Pearl Wells on March 3, 1917. This union was blessed with eight children. Bill and Junior preceded him in death. Both of these boys were members of this church. The living children are: Ruby Osborne, Elmer, Thelma Morris, and Launa Sutton all of Hazard; J. B. of Avawam and Ruth of Pike County. He leaves three sisters: Georgia Wright of Arizona, Laura Phillips of Beattyville, and Minnie Chaney of Irvine, Kentucky. Three sisters, Alice Chaney, Mattie Asbell and Julia Fox preceded him in death. Uncle Jim Cole has been a well known and greatly respected member of the Hazard community for many many years. He worked at Gorrron, Blue Grass and Kenmont for well over fifty years. He retired from active work six or seven years ago. In September, sixteen years ago, after having felt the "old account was settled", Jim Cole was baptized into membership in this church. Since that time he has been a most faithful servant of this church and of the Baptist faith. He will be greatly missed from our number. He leaves today, Aunt Pearl, his broken-hearted companion, his children and grandchildren, sisters and brother along with a host innumerable of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.—Hargis Caudill

Collins, Bennie-In Memory of My Brother-in-Law, Bennie Collins, who passed from this life January 19, 1987, in the Mercy Hospital, Hamilton, Ohio. He was the son of Allen and Francis Adams Collins, Born Feb. 26, 1907, at Van, Ky., being 59 years, 10 months and 23 days of age at his death. He was married to Goldie Sexton, May 31, 1930. He is survived by his wife, Goldie Collins and the following children: Betty Jane Quillen, Seco, Ky.; Francis Lockard and Mrs. Mae Holbrooks of Cincinnati, Ohio.; Carrol Collins, of Bay City, Mich.; and Bill Collins of London, Ohio, and Paul & Kenneth Collins of Hamilton, Ohio; Mrs. Janice Haddox of Hamilton, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren and three brothers: Willard and Harold Collins and Monroe Halcomb and 5 sisters: Ruby and Malissa and Rebecca and Mattie and Frankie. God spared him long enough to pray after he had a heart attack, and he said he was ready to go, but he wanted to get well to go home to church with his family. Sleep on Benny, I hope to meet you some day. We miss you but God loved you best.
Written by his brother-in-law and Sister-in-Law, Rev. Timothy and Lucy Bentley.

Collins, Danny Carl -the son of Carl and Bobby Jean Collins passed from this life Thursday, Aug. 17, 1967, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital, Whitesburg, Ky., as the result of car accident on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 8:15 p. m., near Isom, Ky. Danny Carl was born at Isom, Ky., on June 20, 1943, being 19 years, 1 month and 27 days of age at the time of his passing. He is survived by his parents and grandmother, Berta Maggard of Isom, Ky., and his great grandmother, Mrs. Shade Frazier of Premium, Ky., and a great grandfather, John W. Collins of Isom, Ky. Danny Carl was a member of the 1966-67 graduating class of Whites-burg High School and had registered to attend Morehead State University, Morehead, Ky, this fall. His parents and family had big plans for Danny, but the Almighty God had bigger plans and called him home to be with Him and Danny Carl's Great Grandmother, Polly A. Collins, who preceded him in death by only 4 short months. Our hearts are aching in loneliness for Danny Carl and all our loved ones who have gone on but by the help of our Lord and Savior we hope to meet them in a land where there are no heartaches, no sorrow and all is peace forever more.
Just beyond a mystic river we can see a future home
where our loved ones now are dwelling.
They are softly calling "Come".
We cannot say, and will not say
That he is dead, he is just away.
With a cherry smile and wave of the hand,
He has gone into a better land.
Written by a broken-hearted family, Parents—Carl and Bobby Jean and grandmother Berta Maggard.

Collins, Aunt Polly Ann - was the daughter of Chealous and Lettie Adams Hammonds and was born September 3, 1883, being 83 years, 7 months and 15 days of age at the time of her passing. Her mother passed away when she was a very small child and Cordelia, her step-mother said she was one of the finest humblest little girl that she ever met. When she was nearing her 21st birthday she was married to John W. Collins on June 23, 1904. For nearly sixty-three years they have lived a very devoted and close life together. They were Deacons in their church and always enjoyed seeing about the affairs of the church such as the care of the needy, the sorrowful, those in want and anything for the up building of the church. To this union were born three children, one of these Estelle Collins passed from this life at the age of two. In her rejoicing in the church she often longed and talked of the reunion with her baby in that country of peace and happiness where they would be separated no more. Thirty five years ago Arlie Frazier her son-in-law passed away and she took her two grandchildren Bobby Jean and Jack Frazier and looked after them and cared for them as if they were her very own. In May 1916 she became a member of the Little Colly Regular Baptist Church and she lived a faithful devoted Christian life. She was very much interested in her church. As long as she was able she was there on Saturday as well as Sunday and interested in the affairs of the church to try to help the church to be a light to the community and try to do her little mite. She is missed and her work is finished. We hope her children and grandchildren will help hold the torch high that all may see that surely there is reality in serving Him. She lived to see her two girls in the church. Berta Maggard of Isom, and Nancy Mabel Sexton both belong to the Little Colly Church. Uncle John has been unable to do as much in church for the past few years as he used to do due to his sickness and their work is left now for some one else to do but God has always been able to call and some one would say as Isaiah said "Here I am send me". He called Aunt Polly Ann to work and she worked and he called her home and she was not afraid to answer. She told Berta in hospital "I am not afraid" Isn't it wonderful to be able to say "I am not afraid." My work is finished, my job is done Lord I'm coming home. She had one of her own gone, two of her grandchildren and plenty of loved ones gone on and let us hope that as the circle gets bigger it will not be broken. She leaves to mourn her passing her companion, Uncle Johnny, her two daughters, Berta Maggard and Nancy Mabel Sexton, of Isom, Ky. Eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Four sisters, Bertha Collins of Seco, Lina Collins of Whitesburg, Tishia Gibson of Bath and Oma Breeding of Isom; one brother, Orbin Hammonds, Charlestown, Indiana. Besides a host of relatives, friends, neighbors and her church.
If I-should be the first to go and you remain awhile
Before you, too, must walk alone down life's last lonely mile
I would not have you weep nor grieve for happiness that's flown
Lest tears bedim that mighty vale down which my feet have gone
If I should be the first to go beyond life's mystic vale
Just think of me as one who goes to blaze a brighter trail
Across that unknown wilderness that on some future day
Your feet may find a smoother path along that self-same way
If I should be the first to go I shall walk slowly dear
For some day you will follow me across death's dark frontier
I'll make each turn along the road that you may walk the same
I'll often pause to hear your voice if you should call my name.
If I should be the first to go beyond all earthly care
I'll try to linger near the gate until you enter there
Then "hand in hand with all life's battles fought and won
Together we shall find what lies beyond the setting sun.
Written by Elder Raymond Collins
We miss you now, our hearts are sore as time goes by, we miss you more your loving smile. Your gentle face no one can fill your vacant place.
Submitted by Her husband, Daughters and Grandchildren

Combs, Austin-"The time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I gave 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 to me alone, but unto all them also that love his appearing." (Fourth chapter; second Timothy). We fervently believe that brother Aus Combs felt the same way in his latter days. We have all known him in the bloom of health, when his greatest delight was to mingle with the brethrens and sisters and sing and preach and pray. We have also observed him in his latter years as his health failed and disease ravaged this mortal body. In all his pain and affliction, however, his faith grew stronger and his hope brighter. What an inspiration it has been to have him come into the church on his crutches, defying pain and his sick bed. How it will linger with us; the council, the warnings, the admonitions, the prayers for his children and a sinful humanity that we have heard come from his heart. No more will any brother or sister get to request brother Aus to sing his favorite song, "How Tedious and Tasteless the Hours, when Jesus no longer I see." No more will our hearts be warmed to see brother Aus and Aunt Ma-lissie enter the church house, brother and sister together. No more will Nell and Zola and others of the family prepare baskets for Daddy and Mother for our church dinners which he enjoyed so much. It should be a great comfort for the family today to know you have done all that could be done for Daddy's comfort and joy. As the weeks and months pass and we come to the old church which he loved so well, we can look at the likeness of father and mother which was placed here by loving hands and say in truth, "Sweet glories rush upon my sight". Our ranks are closing in so swiftly that we are made to think how large our family is growing "on the other side". Just this year Sister Minta Wilson Davis, Sister Rhoda, Aunt Betty Banks, Brother Jr. Cole, Brother Jim Cole and now Brother Aus. Austin G. Combs was born December 25, 1888, into the home of Fielden Combs and Minta Godsey Combs on Lotts Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. The spirit left this tired worn body in the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital about 10:00 p.m. July 18, 1967. His pilgrimage in time lasted seventy-eight years and seven months. We are told by the apostle Paul, "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, all house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." On June 10, 1916, he and Annie, the daughter of Ben and Cynthia Stacy were united in marriage. This home was blessed with six children. Brother Aus and Sister Annie have been richly blessed to see these all reach manhood and womanhood, have homes, and occupy respectable places in their communities. On June 16, 1966, this precious couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. How well we remember that joyful occasion. The children are: Maza Banks, Zola Davidson, Nell McIntosh, and Austin Jr. all of Hazard. Johnny of Dayton, Ohio, and Marshall of London, Kentucky. There are twenty grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Brother Aus leaves one brother, John Combs, eighty-five, of London, Kentucky and one sister Aunt Lissie Cornett, ninety-two, of Allais, Kentucky. He worked for thirty-five years or longer as tipple foreman at Fourseam Coal Company where he retired. He united with the Little Zion Church when it was in Big Bottom where Seale Motor Company is now located, near fifty years ago. Shortly thereafter he felt the call to the ministry and was faithful to that call for forty-five years. In his passing, Sister Annie and the children have suffered the irreparable loss of a faithful companion and precious father, the church has given up another great servant, Perry County has lost a great and noble citizen.   Hargis Caudill

Crase, Logan - was the son of Preston and Kanas Elam Crase and was a first cousin of the well-known United Baptist Preacher, Andy Crase. He married Emily Bach, who was the daughter of Courtney and Sarah Jane Bach Bach. He leaves his wife, two sons, Garlan and Clark and several grand children to mourn his passing. Logan was a hard worker all of his life or as long as he was able to work. He made his living by working in the mines at different places on Kentucky River. He and his family spent some several months working in factories in Chicago, Illinois. He spent several years farming in different counties in Kentucky. Logan was one of the few of the old school who opened his doors wide for Christian people to come into his home and worship the Lord. He seemed to love preaching supreme to any thing in this world. During his entire life he would invite ministers to his home to have church. His greatest hours of enjoyment seemed to be when his friends would be gathering for these services and during the services. He always greeted all those who attended the home services with a smile and a friendly handshake. You could easily read by the expression on his face that this was his life. As long as he could stagger to the door on his old walking cane he would still invite the brethren to come to his home and preach for him. Often during the day or night his voice could be heard by the neighbors in songs of praise or in prayer to his Master. For some reason Logan died out of this visible church but we feel that all who knew him can join together in one voice and say that when he fell in death that the church lost a great friend. We trust his sons and the entire family will meet him in Heaven. Sister Emily, his wife, is the only charter member left of the Redeemed Church. We trust the Christian people will all remember her and may her God be her hiding place during these sad hours.—Written by a friend, Wardie Craft

Fields, Jane Mullins- was born July 21, 1890. Deceased this life February 1, 1967, making her stay here on earth 76 years, 6 months and 10 days. Early in life she met and married Sherd Roberts and to this union was born 5 children all deceased. He also died, and in the year 1919 she met and married James Fields, and to this union was born 7 children I deceased, 6 still living as follows: Ruby Prater of Dayton, Ohio, Eunice Sturgill of Ermine, Ky., Una Caudill of Whitesburg, Ky., Ralph Fields, Toledo, Ohio, Raymond Fields, Science Hill, Ky. and Lovell Fields of Louisville. Also 4 step children: Denver Fields of St. Louis, Mo., Vada Caudill, Warsaw, Ind., Nannie Hawkins of Sidney, Ohio, and Minnie Howell of Langley, Ky. She joined The Old Regular Baptist Church at McRoberts, Ky., about 10 years ago and lived a devoted Christian life. Also surviving are 44 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Aunt Jane was loved by all who knew her. She was always looking forward for the better and trying to help some one along life's highway, we feel like The Community has lost a great worker and the children a good mother and the church a good member yet we think our loss is Heaven's Gain. We would like to say to the children love one another and remember the good life that mother lived. She cannot return yet you can by the Grace of God meet Mother and Father over in The Glory Land. May the Blessings of God be with this entire family of Aunt Jane's. Yes her children, grandchildren and all her relatives and friends and meet her over in the Glory Land. Your Unworthy Servant In Christ, R. H. Welch.

Frazier,  Effie Fields -was born and reared in Letcher County, Kentucky and was the daughter of Alex Fields and Viny Wells Fields. She with her husband, Zack Frazier, came here to Indiana only a few short years ago and located in Clark County where they could be near their children. She was born May 24, 1886 and passed away July 18, 1967, at the time of her passing she was eighty one years, one month and twenty four days old. On March 31, 1911 she was united in marriage with Zack Frazier, who has preceded her in death; to this union were born sixteen children. Six of these having passed away in infancy. The remaining ten children have reached manhood and womanhood. All are married and have homes of their own. There is Roy of Otisco, Ind.; Ira of Louisville, Ky.; Gilbey of Whitesburg, Ky.; Frank, Steve and Irvin of Charlestown, Ind.; also Hallie Arp and Virgia Gilliatt of Charlestown; Margie McCauley of New Albany, Ind.; and Ruby Cornett of South Gate, Michigan. She also leaves two brothers to mourn her loss, John Fields of Charlestown, and Lynch Fields of Harlan County, Kentucky. Also twenty five grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Approximately thirty five years ago she came to The Old Regular Baptist Church at Big Cowan in Letcher County, Kentucky and began telling her friends what great things the Lord had done for her. She was very shortly baptized into that church, became one of its members and remained faithful until the end came. In conclusion we can only say that a good Christian woman, a good mother, a sweet companion has bid the troubles and trials of this world adieu and has passed on into eternal rest.

Hamilton, Susan-Only asleep! Yes, Mama is only asleep. In the early hours of Friday morning God looked down upon her tired weary body and in his tender mercy closed her eyes in that sweet sleep that only his children can enjoy. Susan Combs Hamilton was born January 19, 1892 and departed this life October 28, 1966, making her sojourn here on earth 74 years, 9 months, and 9 days. She was the daughter of Eli and Elizabeth Caudill Combs who preceded her in death. On May 31, 1913 she married Arch Hamilton. To this union were born four girls. Her husband and one daughter, Mable McWilliams, preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing and miss her presence three daughters: Elizabeth Martin of Dayton, Ohio; Virginia Caudill of Lexington, Ky.; and Ina Rose Back of Blackey, Ky.; 16 grand children and 10 great grand children; one brother Eh Combs of Crafts Colly, Ky.; and one sister, Mint Campbell of Glomawr, Ky.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Early in life she professed a Hope in the Lord and Savior and joined the Old Regular Baptist Church. She was a faithful member and truly a Christian. She was well read in the Bible, and it was really an inspiration to talk with her. She loved to go to church and was often known to shout the praises of God. In the final moments of her life she called for her baby, Ina Rose, and asked her to meet her in a better world, and said to tell Virginia and Elizabeth to meet her. She was heard to ask God to bless her one way or the other. I believe he did. To you children, grandchildren, her brother, her sister, relatives, and friends. Mama is asleep under the alter of God waiting for the resurrection when she will arise in His likeness. Then she will be satisfied. There she will sing, shout, and praise her Lord eternally while the Ages roll on. Don't let this be farewell; just so long for a little while. Mama, I hope to meet you, with all those who have gone before, in That Beautiful! That Blest Forever!
Written by her friend and brother in Hope—Glenn Hampton

Hammons, Arminta Combs - passed from this life June 4, 1967 in the Tiffin Mercy Hospital, Tiffin, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Philden and Ruhoma Combs, born in Hindman, Ky., October 18, 1892 being 64 years, 7 months and 16 days of age at her death. In 1907 she was married to Wiley Combs who preceded her in death June, 1954, and later married W. E. Hammons who preceded her in death. She is survived by the following children: Henry Combs and Mrs. Homa Ison, both of Greensprings, Ohio; Alvin Combs of English. Ind.; Percy Combs of Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Freda Ritchie, Joe Combs and John Combs, all of Tiffin, Ohio; 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, one brother Ishmael Combs of Whitesburg, Ky. Mrs. Arminta Combs Hammons was a member of the Little Colly Regular Baptist Church, Isom, Ky.

Hensley, Crusoe -a native of Perry County, Kentucky, was born December 27, 1907 and passed from this life on the 24th day of June 1967 and at the time of his passing he was 59 years, 5 months and 27 days of age. Early in life he met with and married Miss Rhoda Parks and to this union were born 4 children, 3 sons and one daughter, the daughter and one son passed away in infancy. The other two sons, Hubert and Bronson with their mother and seven grandchildren are left to mourn his loss. In 1950 he came to Indiana and bought a farm and proceeded to establish himself as a farmer and a citizen and in this we must say that he has been very successful. He has lived the good life, respected by neighbors and friends. In May 1959 he joined The Mountain Settlement Church of Old Regular Baptist and was baptized into that church and became a member during the same month and remained faithful until the end came. He was ordained a Deacon on the 28th day of March 1964 and faithfully performed the duties as such among the brothers and sisters of the church. It should be mentioned that he leaves two daughters-in-law who are left among the mourners. The wife has lost a good husband, the children a good father, the country a good citizen and the church a faithful member.
We can see you Oh so plain dear That sweet smile on your face
So much love for everyone As you worked about the place
Our home on earth is broken Death has left a vacant chair
But we hope to meet in Heaven And complete the circle there.

Holbrook, Sadie Polly - born July 12, 1388, age 76 years old departed this life in death Sept. 9, 1965. She was the daughter of Add and Susan Polly of Letcher County. In her early years she was married to Jesse B. Holbrook of Bottom Fork. To this union were born eight children of whom all are still living: Ada Faye Hall Spence of Charlestown, Indiana; Alpha Adams of Neon, Ky.; Ella Slone, of Kona, Ky.; Belvie Gilliam of Mayking, Ky.; Mrs. Bates of Mayking, Ky.; Viola Branson of Franklin, Ohio; Woodrow Holbrook of Franklin, Ohio; Floyd Beckham Holbrook, Mayking, Ky. She was a true and faithful mother. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1920. She would always prepare something good to eat at her church time, and look forward for the time to come to go to her meetings. But God needed her for his purpose. But her work and deeds will linger with me in my heart forever. Pear Mama and Daddy, we missed you so much in the little church back in the hills. A place is vacant in that spot which can never be filled. Written by her daughter, Ada Faye Hall, Charlestown, Indiana.

McCoy, Asa E. - was born April 7, 1381, the second child of Peter B. and Lydia Rebecca Goble McCoy, on Buffalo Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. He passed away July 30, 1967 at Ocala, Florida where he had lived for the past twenty years. He was 86 years, 3 months, and 23 days old. On January 26, 1902 he was married to Gabrilla Williamson near Inez in Martin County, Kentucky. She was his wonderful help-meet throughout their more than 65 years together. She survives, along with all their children, except their second child, a daughter Cora Icle, who died at age three months. The children are, Wray McCoy, Scott McCoy, and Harley McCoy, all living at or near Ocala, Florida, living. Laura Fields, Louisville, Ky.; Dewey Brashear, London, Ky.; Mrs. Teresa Mooney, Ironton, Ohio, Mrs. Helena Blankenship, Chillicothe, Ohio, and Mrs. Virginia Bare, Hillsboro, Ohio. Thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren also survive, as do two brothers, James P. McCoy, of Huntington, W. Va., and Jarvis J. McCoy, of Lakeland, Florida. About the summer of 1922 he experienced God's saving grace and soon afterward was baptized, joining Candy Run Church of United Baptists. He was ordained a minister of the gospel on the second Saturday of July, 1924. Sometime later he helped in the organizing of Shilo Church near Kitts Hill in Lawrence County, Ohio near his home. This was his home church where he attended faithfully as long as he was able, coming back every summer after he moved to Florida, until he was no longer able to make the trip. In the spring of 1966 when one of his sons and a daughter-in-law were to be baptized and were joining Redeemed Church in Morgan County, Ky., he and his wife asked for and received membership in that church. He had long loved Redeemed Church, its pastor, and its members, having attended there as often as possible for many years. He had always appreciated their kindness in showing him love and respect, and felt at home there. It is difficult, in limited space, to describe the kind of man I knew Asa McCoy to be. He was my father. Though he had human frailties, when viewed with the man he was and the life he lived, they pale into insignificance. How often he retold the story of repentance and his salvation by God's grace! How he loved the songs of Zion! How many times he pointed out the spot where, just before he was ordained, he promised God that he would preach His truth and stand on it until God took him home! How he prayed for understanding and read and studied the scriptures daily, and almost every spare hour throughout his years of preaching, until he grew too old and weak in body to do so! He always worked hard for his home and family, yet it never kept him from laboring in God's vineyard. Traveling thousands and thousands of miles to preach the gospel freely, and to worship God in spirit and in truth was not grievous to him. He loved it. He was a valiant soldier who never laid down his armor until his Captain said, "It is enough. "After Dad passed away I was moved to write the following poem which, in essence, sums up the man of God he was. Hargis Caudill

Polly, Ellen Webb-The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Ellen Webb Polly was given into the home of Archie and Nannie Craft Webb on March 18, 1884 and was taken away at the Norton Hospital, May 25, 1967—Living on this earth 83 years and two months. Early in life she met, loved and married Robert (Bob) Polly. Ten (10) children were born into this happy home, 6 boys and 4 girls. Her husband passed away to the Great Beyond in 1931, leaving her with the burden of rearing the children alone. She was a loving, patient and kind mother, always concerned about the welfare of her children. Early in life she saw the need of a Saviour—she prayed to the Great I Am and felt he heard her cries. She joined the Thornton Regular Baptist Church and has been a faithful member always filling her seat until sickness pre vented her from attending her church. The pastor of her church visited her many many times in the hospital. Although in the last days she couldn't speak to him she would lift her feeble trembling hands toward Heaven and shed tears of gladness as if to say, I'll soon be at home with the Savior I have served these many years even though she didn't have the wealth of this world she felt assured she would live in one of those Mansions that had been prepared for her in Heaven. Two sons have preceded her in death—Troy and Willard. Troy was taken away in a mine accident and Willard was killed serving his country in World War II. She leaves to mourn her passing 4 daughters: Nannie Cook, Kona, Ky.; Ida Belle Lindley, New York; Ritter Cook, Norton, Va.; Virgie Ruth Brown, Whitesburg, Ky.—Sons, Carl Polly, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Curtis and Add Polly, Mayking, Ky.; Wiley Polly, Jenkins, Ky. She also leaves one brother, Archie Webb, Portland, Tennessee and one sister. Eliza Jane Sexton, Detroit, Michigan; 37 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren besides a host of relatives and friends, but we feel their loss is Heaven's gain. May her children, her grandchildren and her loved ones remember the good life she lived, the sweet council she gave them and determine within their hearts to make Mother's God their God and meet again where parting is unknown and troubles are all over.
Written by a Sister in Christ,  —Mrs. Ray Collins.

Shepherd, Cinda Mitchell-Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above Rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor—she looketh well to the ways of her household, her delight is in the Lord. These words are so true in the life of Cinda Mitchell Shepherd-she was born into the home of Jonah and Cornelia Hogg Mitchell, April 28th, 1902. Passed away to the Great Beyond in the Whitesburg Appalachian Hospital, Monday morning, May 8th, 1967—making her stay on earth 65 years and 10 days. Early in life she met, loved and married Charlie Shepherd on December 26th, 1920. This has been a happy union—five children came to bless this happy home: Mrs. Leola Adams, Chicago, Illinois; Elmer Shepherd of Premium, Ky.; Charlie Shepherd, Jr., Chicago, Illinois Minnie Faye Shepherd, Los Angeles, California; one bab1' died in infancy. She raised one granddaughter as her very own child— Delma Gilley. Years ago Cinda did as Mary of Old. She chose the good part In life and at a memorial meeting on Smoot Creek in 1949, she came forward with an experience of Grace, joined the Regular Baptist Church and has lived a devoted Christian Life. She was a member of the G. Bennett Adams Memorial Church and has been such a faithful pillar in the Church, always inviting her neighbor and friends to come to the church. She always enjoyed the church folks visiting in her home, cooking and waiting on them in her humble way. Years ago when there wasn't a church building in her community, she and Charlie fixed a building near her home in order that the people in her community would have some place to come and worship the Lord. May her husband, her children and her grandchildren always cherish the memory of one so good and kind. May they heed the good counsel she gave them and determine within their hearts to pattern their lift after the good life she has lived these many years. Besides her husband and children she leaves to mourn her passing 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Minnie Whitaker, Roxana, Kentucky; Mrs. Matilda Ison, Cumberland, Ky.; Mrs. Ardelia Evans, Cumberland, Ky.; Mrs. Larcenda Frye, Oxiscio. Indiana; Isaac Mitchell, Kings Creek, Kentucky; Chester Mitchell, Dayton, Ohio. She leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends, but we feel their loss is Heaven's gain. She will be sadly missed not only by her loved ones but by her always leaned to watch for us, anxious if we were late neighbors and especially missed by the members of her church.
She always leaned to watch for us, Anxious if we were late—
In winter by the window In summer by the gate.
And tho we mocked her tenderly Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe Because she waited there.
Her thoughts were all so full of us, She never could forget!
And so I think that where she is, She must be watching yet.
Waiting till we come home to her Anxious if we are late-
Watching from Heaven's window. Leaning from Heaven's gate.

Sizemore, Rhoda - was born into the home of Jim Jent and Sally Day Jent, in the Carrs Fork section of Perry County, October 24, 1902. At 7:40 a.m. December 1, 1967, in the Appalachian Regional Hospital, the great Master of the universe called and this precious spirit returned to God who gave it, leaving the tired and worn body for the final tender care of those who had loved and cherished her so much. Her earthly pilgrimage lasted sixty-four years, two months and twenty-three days. Her heavenly home will be eternal. Early in young womanhood she met and was united in marriage to Bige Sizemore. This home was blessed with three children: Elmer, of Boston, Massachusetts, Joe Ray with the U. S. A. F. in England and Mrs. Juanita Jones of London, Kentucky. More than a quarter of a century ago Rhoda and Bige, after having felt the forgiving power of a loving Savior in their hearts, became members of this church. No husband and wife team has worked harder for the church they love or opened their doors wider to Jesus and his friends than have this precious couple. Today Bige, I am made to dwell on, let us call them, "those sweet old days", which I have heard you and Rhoda and others reminisce so fondly about in the very infancy of this church. You were all young then, you and Rhoda, Charlie and Granny, Elbert and Lonnie, Madge and Lon, Marion and Maud, John and Clara, Harve and Huldah, Neil and Emily and many others. "How sweetly the birds sang then, how fleecy were the clouds, how blue the sky. Oh youth! Oh life! Oh happiness!" Hope and faith make the heart strong and the footstep light. We can all remember "those good old days", in our lives, when sorrow, pain and death seemed so far away. But somehow we older grow, time brings so many changes. We all experience happy "goodbyes" and tearful farewells. Eyes that once glinted with mirth become shadowed with mists, days slip into weeks, weeks into months and months into years, bright eyes grow dim, cheeks pale, shadows creep into the hair, hands tremble and feet falter, yet for all that has come and gone, there is pleasure in the pain as the memory of "those sweet old days" float back to us. Pleasure in knowing that we have trodden the wine-press and borne the heat and burden of the day, that come what will, we have been richly blest. So let us today take up our burdens again, glad in the promise, of that eternal springtime when God shall "wipe all tears from our eyes" and those "sweet old days" will be forever. Left to miss the sweet companionship of sister Rhoda, are brother Bige, her faithful husband, these precious children and grandchildren, her wonderful mother, Aunt Sally Carmack, two sisters. Pearl Sellers and Nola Warfield and three brothers, Melvin Jent, Henry Eugene Carmack and Jeff Carmack, Jr., along with the brethren and sisters in the church and innumerable friends. In her passing the family has lost a loving and devoted companion, mother and grandmother, this church another of our most faithful members and the Lothair community and Perry County a fine citizen.—Hargis Caudill.

Smith,  Aunt Betty J. -was born into the home of Emory B. Smith and Susan Amburgey Smith on Upper Carrs Fork, at that time, Letcher County, Kentucky, on December 23, 1874, one of the younger of twelve. Her precious noble spirit wafted its way back to God who gave it, leaving the tired, worn, afflicted body free from the aches and pains of a long life of sacrifice and service on May 8, 1967. Her earthly pilgrimage lasted ninety-two years, four months, and fifteen days. She will live forever in that home that Christ said "He, was going to prepare". Early in young womanhood she met and was united in marriage to Huram Stamper. This home was blessed with four children: Oliver Stamper of Cleveland, Ohio; Ila Caton of Hazard, Kentucky; Hiram, who died in infancy and Huram Vernon, who as a young man lost his life in a car wreck in 1929.She was left a widow about 1903 or 1904 and in 1909 was married to John Banks. This union was blessed with three children: Alta Banks of Hazard, Kentucky; Delmas Banks of Littcarr, Kentucky; Zelma Mullins of Hindman, Kentucky. Aunt Betty felt the pardoning power of the Holy Spirit in her life and joined this church several years ago. Since that time she has been a joy to our number and faithful to her profession. Of this large family of twelve, only one remains, brother Cullen B. Smith of Lexington, Kentucky. She leaves these five children, two stepchildren; Elijah Banks of Frankfort, Kentucky and Stella Britts of Delbarton, West Virginia, twenty-two grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, one brother, a great host of other relatives in the Amburgeys, Smiths, Stampers, Banks and other old family names in Knott, Letcher and Perry Counties, her brethren and sisters in the church and friends innumerable. In her passing, Knott County and Carrs Fork have lost another of the precious pioneer souls who helped to lay the very foundation of our society. Very few of these are left.   Hargis Caudill

Spangler, Lt. James Nelson - departed this life on May 19, 1966 in Okinawa while serving with the United States Air Force. He was the son of George and Hazel Kincer Spangler, born April 3, 1942 at Kona, Ky., being 24 years, 1 month and 16 days of age at his death. He is survived by his mother and father, the following brothers and sisters: George, Jr., Aurora, Illinois; Zona Faye Clayton, of Cardington, Ohio; Manuel Lee, Travis Air Force Base, Calif.; Ronald Dale, Saranell, and Robert Mitchum at home. In 1960 James entered the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado and was graduated in 1964 with high honors. Following a year of Pilot Training in Laredo, Texas he was then assigned to Turner AFB, Georgia and was assigned temporarily to duty in Southeast Asia at the time of the airplane crash which claimed his life. James lived his life the way he wanted: looking for the unknown. Flying to James was life itself. Born in an age that challenges the brave, the daring; James accepted this challenge! Such spirit that James possessed will surely live on among his flying comrades. What more could a man live for? Out there, other young men like James will carry his banner. His life will not be lost in vain. His spirit will live on! James would speak if he could but live his short life span over and say, "Let me fly into the clear blue yonder!" This was his challenge— this was his song!

Wagner, Charles-Man that is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He cometh forth as a flower and is cut down and where is he. Job said all the day of my appointed time will I wait until my change comes. He will call and I will answer. He is like a bubble on the water. If by reason of health his life exceeds four score and ten years it is but a space in the memory of God. Uncle Charlie Wagner was the son of Heinrich and Susanna Caroline Wagner and was born in Germany on December 16, 1882 and departed this life July 11, 1967 making his stay on earth over 84 years. He left his homeland and came to the U. S. in the year 1900 and was made a citizen of this country in 1906 in the state of Illinois at Cornettsville. He came to Mayking, Kentucky during the first war and was married to Lettie Kincer in 1917. They lived a long and devoted life together and to this union were born four children. Dave and Jimmy of Mayking, Mary Jane of Indianapolis, Indiana and Henry of Middletown, Ohio. One step-son Lundy Kincer he raised as his very own. Seven years ago he came to the Thornton Church and said that he wanted fellowship in the Church. He was received with open arms as he was such a kindly old gentleman and so humble that no one would have thought otherwise. It can truly be said that with the help of his companion that he taught his children to fear the Lord and to believe on him and keep that commandments and statutes of God. Three of his children have fellowship in the church and they are all good citizens and well loved by all who know them. Uncle Charlie has thirty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren to mourn his passing besides a host of friends and relatives. Written by Elder Raymond Collins

Whitaker, Pollie Bates-As the Roses bud, bloom and fade just at the break of day—Mother went out into that Beautiful Garden He called Peace, Joy and Happiness at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, Whitesburg, Ky., near 6:00 A. M.—the Lord called and she answered. Ollie Bates Whitaker was the daughter of Nelson R and Frances Katherine Spangler, born June 7th, 1897, deceased September 26, 1966. On February 9th, 1914, she was married to Sam Bates and to this union was born twelve children: Mildred Caudill, Dunnville, Ky.; Lucian Bates, WestPort, Indiana; Raleigh Bates, Hope, Indiana; Virginia Bates, Melvin, Ky.; Katherine Johnson, Buckingham, Ky.; Sybil Johnson, Valparaiso, Indiana; AFC. Herbert W. Bates, U.S. Air Force, Orlando, Florida; Glenna Barrett, Columbia, Ky.; one son, Robert and three daughters, preceded her in death. Besides her children she also leaves to mourn her loss, Son-In-Laws, Daughter-In-Laws, who seemed much to her like her sons and daughters; 34 grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Lindsay Webb, Mayking; Birdie Craft, Sabina Williams, Watson Webb, Elsie Blair and Herbert Webb. In January, 1949, she was married to Brack Whitaker who survives. She also leaves a host of friends. Mother always gave us children good advice; she lived that way in our presence. She so often talked about the goodness of God and sang His praises. Two weeks before she died she left a letter telling us she would meet us in heaven. We never at any time doubted anything Mother told us. We believe with all our hearts she had chosen the good part that can't be taken away from her.
In the hills of Letcher County Just before the Break of Day
The Lord sent his guardian Angel Bearing Mother's Soul away.
Mother worked hard for us children She was always on the Go,
In the Summer and the Winter Through the heat and through the snow.
She didn't even seem to dread it Faced the world with courage bold,
I could write a big long story And the half would not be told.
Slowly crossing through Death Valley, We stood and watched her cross the tide,
But a ticket such as Mother's Will land her safe on the other side.
Now she's resting from her Labor, Far beneath a bed of clay,
Sometimes I wonder why we worry, She's not dead, she's just away.—"Written By Family.