THORNTON UNION ASSOCIATION
    Old Regular Baptist of Jesus Christ
The Thornton Church
Mayking, Letcher County Kentucky
August 19, 20, 21 1977

OBITUARIES

Submitted by Peggy Mullins Brock
 

Adams, Charles-I will try in a humble way to write a few words about my dear and loving husband, who passed away October 18, 1975» being 86 years, three months and three days old at his passing. He was the son of Elder Ben Jack Adams, and lived at Mayking, Ky., all his life. He was married to Armina Flinchum for 58 years. He was a member of the Thornton Regular Baptist Church for many years. He loved his sisters and brothers and was a good attendant at church until he was stricken down. Charlie was a hard working man and did all he could for his family and friends. He always gave good advice and wanted his children never to neglect their mother after he was gone. Charlie and Armina had 12 loving children; two preceded him in death many years ago and ten are living, they are: Hapynell, James, Charles, Jr., Allie Marie, Geraldine, Bill Curtis, Maxine, Margaret, Pauldean and Mary Elizabeth. We miss him, oh, how we miss him, but is not dead - just sleeping. We thank the good Lord for letting him stay with us as long as he did. He suffered much but he did not mind to suffer so he could be with Jesus. When Jesus comes he will receive his reward. So, sleep on Daddy, Mommie will be with you soon. Written by your loving pal and wife  Armina.

Amburgey, William M. - was born August 11, 1921, at Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky, and passed from this life March 3, 1977 with a heart attack. He was the son of Dewey and Cora Amburgey and was married to Ravenell Thornton from Meadville, Mississippi. To this union three sons were born; Billy, Larry and Kevin. He was a veteran of World War 11, serving in the Philippine Islands. He moved to New Albany, Indiana, around 1947 and was employed by W. R. Grace & Company for more than twenty-five years, and was a foreman at the I. time of his death. William was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. He loved singing solos, duets, or quartets or any other kinds of groups. He is survived by his father, Dewey Amburgey; his wife Ravanell and three sons, a brother, Frank, and a host of relatives and friends. His mother preceded him in death. Bill was loved by all who knew him and .is sadly missed by his church, his relatives and his many friends. He assured his Daddy that he was ready to meet his Saviour. Written by a loving father Dewey Amburgey.

Anderson, Andy Swanson-With much sorrow and by the help of my Lord Jesus Christ, I will try to write the obituary of my father-in-law, Andy Swanson Anderson. He was born May l1.;, 1906; departed this life May 25, 1977- His life on earth was 71 years, one week and three days. He was the son of James and Rose Deel Anderson, Leemaster, Virginia, who predeceased him in death. He was united in marriage to Elsie Phabes Thomas, and to this, father and mother was born nine children; five boys and four girls. One boy, Percy Lee, predeceased him in death. He is survived by his wife and eight children: Franklin Anderson, Cleveland, Ohio; Thomas Anderson, Lynchburg, Virginia; Curtis Anderson, Steele, Kentucky; Timothy Anderson, Marion, Ohio; Lucille Fields, Steele, Kentucky; Joan Richardson, Bucyrus, Ohio; Jackeline Leuthold, Bucyrus, Ohio, and Betty Owens, Lynchburg, Virginia. eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Blackburn, Birmingham, Alabama, and Gracie Morris, Toler, Kentucky. Also two half sisters; Thelma Hagy and Ellen Owens, both of Leemaster, Virginia; one step-sister, Marie Blackburn. He was a retired machine operator for the Norfolk & Western Railroad Company. He was a member of the masons in the Sandy Valley Lodge in Grundy. Swanson never joined the church, but he came when he was able. On Sunday before he died I talked to him about our Lord and Saviour, and he asked me when our next meeting was, and he said if I get to come home I sure will be there. I know in my heart that he had accepted Christ as his Saviour, and I am more sure after the nurse told my wife that he went so easy. He had worked so hard in his life on the railroad to make a living for his family. And I am sure he had suffered so much from his afflictions, I believe with all my heart that he is resting from his labors. So children, if you meet him again, you must believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.  Written by his son-in-law Eugene Owens.

Arp, Hallie Frazier - was the daughter of the late Zack and Effie Frazier. She was born February 4, 1914 and entered eternal rest Friday, October 15, 1976.She is survived by her husband, Lonzo Arp, a son, Curtis Frazier of New Albany, Indiana, and a daughter, Wilma Whitaker of Southgate, Michigan. Also six brothers, Ira Frazier of Louisville, Kentucky; Gilby Frazier of Whitesburg, Kentucky; Roy Frazier of Otisco, Indiana; Irvin, Steve and Frank Frazier, all of Charlestown, Indiana; three sisters, Ruby Cornett of Southgate, Mich.; Margie McCauley of New Albany, Indiana, and Virgie Gilliatt of Charles-town. Also eight grandchildren. She is sadly missed by a great host of other relatives and friends. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church of Charlestown, Indiana.

Back, Virgie Hampton-It is with a sad heart that I try to write an obituary of my loving wife, "Mother" as I always called her. Virgie Hampton Back was born August 17, 1910, at Cornettsville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Solomon and Dora Dixon Hampton. On June 11, 1977, she passed on to her home in heaven, making her stay on earth 66 years, ten months and 11 days. On August 24, 1935, she married Dawson Back, and to this couple were born four children, Lois Annette of South Carolina; Dawson Dean, Indianapolis, Indiana; Don Kitzel, Cloverdale, Indiana, and Teddy Dwayne, Indianapolis, Indiana. We both taught school to educate and raise our family. Times got so hard I quit teaching after 15 years and went to the mines. Virgie taught for 28 years in Letcher schools and eight years in the Letcher School Library, making her service 36 years in her profession. She was a pillar in the foundation of the community. She was a loving and kind wife and mother. Through her love and guidance she was considered more a mother to her students, than a teacher. She felt a personal obligation to anyone needing help. Her only thoughts of anyone were thoughts of love and kindness. Having no enemies, she never knew the definition of an enemy. Many times in her life she has done without things in order to help someone else. She knew she was with God before she left us. She told us of having her hand in His while she was in the hospital. She saw Him in a white robe. We know God will be as proud of her as we were. She has one brother living in Florida; one sister in Ohio; one sister in Indianapolis and one sister in Whitesburg, Kentucky, Essie Caudill, the wife of Elder Herman Caudill. So, sleep on dear mother, we are striving to meet you in heaven.
Written by a broken-hearted Dad and children. Dawson Back.

Blair, W. L. (Bill) -son of the late Elder J. Marion Blair and Mary Franklin Blair, was born Nov. 7, 1897» departed this life Wednesday evening the 15th of September, 1976, making his stay here on earth 78 years, ten months and eight days. He was united in holy matrimony September 11, 1918, to Hattie Franklin, daughter of the late Harvey G. Franklin and Eveline Combs Franklin. To this union was born five children; three boys, Hanzel Blair, deceased, William L. Blair, Jr., and Dan Mitchell Blair, both of Detroit, Michigan; two daughters, Barbara Montgomery, at home, and Grethel Richardson, of Detroit,, Michigan. Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Maggie Hall, Ermine; B. Dave Blair, Whitesburg; Elmer Blair, Lexington; Pet Cornett, Whitesburg, Kentucky. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and other relatives and many, many friends. Brother Blair united with the Thornton Regular Baptist Church at Mayking, Kentucky, in 1938 and in 1951 moved his letter to the Little Rock Regular Baptist Church, Kona, Kentucky, and shortly thereafter he was ordained as a deacon. He served the church in this capacity until the time of his passing. Brother Bill has been heard to say many, many times that his desires and prayers were to see his family and the whole family of God, wherever his people might be, to prosper in this life. He believed, according to the scriptures, in a free Salvation by grace. Brother Bill felt that he was commanded of the Lord, to work out what God had worked within. To make his calling and election sure. We, the writers of this obituary, feel that Brother Bill was more than a brother in the flesh -a brother in Christ Jesus, with joint heirship with the Macled Lamb of God, and we also feel that Brother Bill through and by the Grace of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, has built his house upon the foundation that was laid in Zion, and that Brother Bill was part of the timber of that building not made with hands , eternal in the heavens. We also feel that Brother Bill fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, just waiting for the call on that great and notable day. Our prayers are that God will manifest His love to the family and many friends left behind to mourn our loss - that his God might be their God in this life. Written by: Elder B. Dave Blair Elder Lundy Addington

Caudill, Elder Paul - was born March 29, 1923, the son of Dora Caudill. He passed from this life April 9» 1977, making his stay on earth 54 years and eleven days. He was left an orphan during infancy and was taken into the home of his uncle and aunt, Silas and Nan Caudill. He was cared for and raised to young manhood near Blackey, Kentucky. Brother Paul and Sister Edith were united in marriage in the bloom of their youth and have been blessed to live a happy and devoted life together. Left to mourn his passing is sister Edith and five children, Mrs. Willa Mae Johnson, Erwin, Tenn.; Courtney Caudill, Liberty, Kentucky; Ed Caudill, Franklin, Ohio; Mrs. Karen Richie, Carlisle, Ohio; and Dean Caudill, Franklin, Ohio. Also nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Anna Banks, Winchester, Kentucky, along with a host of other relatives and friends. Brother Paul was a good husband, father and grandfather. He always worked hard to provide for his family. He was a veteran of World War 11. He was a charter member of the Westchester Old Regular Baptist Church and a minister of the gospel for many years. Pew ministers knew church discipline, procedure and the Bible better than he. We shall always remember his advice, his counsel, and his sermons. Brother Paul always said, "I am preaching my funeral by the life I am living." He was an able preacher, he was strong in the faith and he never wavered. Sister Edith, children and brothers and sisters, don't weep for Brother Paul but press on, march on, pray on, and we'll meet him over on the other side on the banks of sweet deliverance. In Brother Paul's passing, Sister Edith has lost a devoted and faithful companion; the children have lost a good Daddy, the grandchildren have lost a loving Papaw, the Westchester Church has lost a strong and faithful member and minister, his community has lost a good citizen, but we feel our loss is Brother Paul's and Heaven's eternal gain. Written by a brother in Christ -Elder Jim T. Caudill.

Combs, Forester Grant -the son of James and Minerva Stallard Combs, was "born June 21, 1906, in Letcher County, Kentucky. He passed away Tuesday, July 27, 1976, being 70 years, one month and three day:; of age at the time of his decease. On January 17, 1928, he was married to Lola Adams, the daughter of the late John P. Adams and Elizabeth Franklin Adams and to this happy union was born one daughter, Sybilla Johnson, Cromona, Kentucky; two son: Raymond Combs and James Ronnie Combs both of Ermine, Kentucky; three sisters, Ollie Collins, Ermine, Kentucky; Bonnie Bates, Millstone, Kentucky, Lake Collins, Indianapolis, Indiana, and one brother, Marion Combs, all of whom survive him, as well as his loving wife, Lola Adams Combs, and nine grandchildren and one great grandchild, as well as a host of other friends and relations. Many years ago Forester saw the need of a savior and turned to the only source there is for help. The Lord heard his cries and lifted him up out of a horrible pit and set his feet on a solid Rock and established his goings. He and his wife, Lola, joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at May-king, Kentucky, and were baptized in the new baptismal font, located in the Annex Building of the church, being the third and fourth persons baptized in the font. Of course there was no building over it at that time. Forester Combs was a good man, a good neighbor, a good friend, and his life was a good example for anyone to follow. He is sadly missed in the neighborhood where he lived. Written by his loving wife,  Lola Adams Combs.

Cornett, Elder Bev -age 70 years, of Danville, Kentucky, passed from this life Wednesday, August 27, 1975. at the University of Kentucky, Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, where he had been a patient for only one week. He was a retired building contractor, and former resident of Bardstown, Kentucky. He was a minister of the Old Regular Baptist faith and had his membership with the Thornton Union Association. Surviving are his wife, Hattie Cornett; three daughters, Zuella Hays and Mrs. Lauzie Watts, both of Louisville, Kentucky} Mrs. Willie Combs of Cornettsville Kentucky, and three sons, Neal, Windell and Vansel Cornett, all of Bardstown, Kentucky, and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 29, 1975, at Preston-Pruit Funeral Home, Danville, Kentucky. Burial was in the Bellevue Cemetery at Danville, Kentucky. So, another soldier of the cross has laid his weapons by and gone on to be with the Commander in Chief. Written by Elder J. W. Pratt.
Note by the Clerk: Elder Bev Cornett was a member of the Friendship Church and was a beloved member of our association. He will be missed very much. It will be noted that on page 94 of our minutes for the year 1976, the minutes for that year were dedicated to the memory of our dear brother. Each year the minutes are dedicated to the ministers who have passed away.

Halcomb, Jasper-was the son of Manon Halcomb and Nerva Jane Ison Halcomb, both of Perry County, Kentucky. He was born January 11, 1899  and died July 31, 1976. Jasper Halcomb met and married Essie Ison Halcomb. Both repented and were baptized into fellowship with the Big Leatherwood Church. They had large "families and they were trained to love each other and to work hard and get along with people. Jasper became in bad health eight years ago. He was an humble man and wanted to live on a while to show his family and loved ones how to travel a path that was honest and straight. I don't believe anyone was ever more dedicated to the cause of Christ and the church than my husband, Jasper Halcomb. He said the Lord knows best, maybe if I am called first I hope my children and loved ones will join me in my labor. Many of his journeys were long and tiresome, but God paid him many times for his labor. He said his life was so sweet to have a Christian home and wife. He was so sorry that he waited so long to turn in to be with Jesus, but God knows best. The sweet children and I stood by the side of Jasper Halcomb to raise his hands as high as we possibly could. His family lost a wonderful Daddy, and I lost a good husband. May he sleep peacefully now, and I hope we will all see him in the morning when we wake up.- Written by his wife Essie Halcomb and children.

Hubbard, Elder Monroe - was the son of Edmond and Mary Sturgill Hubbard. He was born December 3, 1883 - deceased this life April 19, 1977, making his stay on earth a long 93 years, four months and seven days. In the year of 1908 Brother Hubbard made peace with his Lord and joined the Mt.. Zion Church and was baptized by Elder W. R. (Bud) Boiling. In the year 1912 he was married to Viola Mullins and to this union was born seven children, six still survive -three boys, Noah Hubbard and Vincent Hubbard both of Michigan City, Indiana; Willie Hubbard of Wise, Virginia; three girls, Mrs. Bertie Welch of Neon, Kentucky; Mrs. Flora Dale, Wise, Virginia, and Mrs. Edith Leedy of Michigan City, Indiana; one brother, Elder Francis Hubbard of Pound, Virginia, and 24 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren and 28 great, great grandchildren together with a host of relations and friends. He later attached himself to the Thornton Church and was a good member of this church. He loved all the brethren and sisters and was a strong believer in Jesus Christ. For many years he was a merchant and business man. He was an Elder in the Thornton Regular Baptist Church. We believe our loss is heaven's eternal gain. Our home on earth is so lonesome Since our loved one went away; Yet we hope by God's great mercy, That we'll meet again some day. Written by a Brother in Christ -Elder R. H. Welch.

Ison, Hazel Lee-It is with an aching heart full of loving memories that I write an obituary of my precious and loving mother, Hazel Lee Ison. Hazel Lee Ison was the daughter of Kelly and Elizabeth Sarah Stamper I son, born April 23, 1912, on Defeated Creek, Linefork, Kentucky. She passed from this life September 23, 1976, in the Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, making her stay here on earth 6I4 years and five months. She was married to William J. Bradley Ison, Sr., of Premium, Kentucky, and to this union there was born five children: William Bradley, Jr.,Korea; Bobby Kaywood, Charleston, S. C; Ronald Ray, Premium, Kentucky, Katherine Ruth, deceased; and Donelda Jo Hubbard, Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She leaves behind 16 grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly. Besides her husband, children and grandchildren, there left to mourn are her sister, Hester Ingram, and four brothers: Cecil Ison, Dupont, Indiana; Arnold I son, Cumberland, Kentucky; Aden I son, Oak-ridge, Tenn., and Vernon Ison, Skyline, Kentucky. Mother was saved long before she joined and was baptized into the Kingdom Come Regular Baptist Church in 1953- As long as she lived she was a faithful and diligent worker in the church and in God's work. Her calling, I feel, was to advise and counsel others in all things according to God's will in each life. She gave friendship that was priceless. Though we all miss her so terribly much, she is resting the great peace that she had so long awaited. Written by her daughter, Mrs. Donelda Jo Hubbard.

Kincer, C. Byron -son of Elizabeth Adams and William Kincer, was born at Mayking, Kentucky; December 6, 1901, passed from this life at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, February 18, 1977 making his stay here on earth 75 years, two months and 12 days. Byron was a retired coal miner, having spent some 42 years in the mines, most of this time with the Elkhorn Coal Company. He was a member of the Thornton Old Regular Baptist Church of Mayking; a member of Local Union No. 1812 of United Mine Workers of America of Jenkins, Kentucky. He was married to Delcie Adams, April 3, 1922, at Mayking, Kentucky. He has made his home at Cromona up until about the past three years, where he lived in Dayton to be near his children. Byron is survived by his wife, Delcie of Dayton, Ohio; one daughter, Helen Webb of Hamilton, Ohio; seven sons, James of Dayton; Charles Ross of Toledo, Ohio; Fred, of Columbus, Indiana; Ben Jack of Brookville, Ohio; Henry Dan of Dayton; Donnie Byron of Columbus, Indiana, and Delbert Watson Kincer of Dayton, Ohio; 22 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and sisters, Elsie Gibson of Dayton, Ohio; Nannie Gibson of Kona, Kentucky, and a large number of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Byron has been in poor health for the past three years, but his passing was sudden and unexpected. C. B. was a quiet and humble man, who liked all things to be done in peace and order. He enjoyed doing things for other people. He enjoyed his church and never missed going if it were possible. He had a strong faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and that great hope for an eternal home in heaven. He was a kind and loving father, who lived a wonderful example for his children and all who knew him. He gave his love to each person he met, and truly loved his people. Flowers are beautiful; they live, fade and die, memories live forever.
Written by his wife -Delcie Kincer.

Little, Bessie Myrthe -daughter of Louise M. Johnson and George W. Fleming, was born in Pike County, Kentucky, March U, 1912, passed from this life at the Whitesburg Hospital after a long illness, March 6, 1976, making her stay on earth 6J4 .years and two days. She was married to Shird Little in Floyd County August 19. 1932. She has been a member of McRoberts Regular Baptist Church for 26 years. She in survived by her husband, Shird, of McRoberts, daughters, Irene SeHorn, Anna Sparks, Billie Jean Fleming, Mildred Mullins, Barbara Blood, Shelby Mullins, all of McRoberts, Linda Bullion of Trotwood, Ohio; Rosemary Collins of Jenkins; Sherry Brown of Wilmington, N. C; Debra White of McRoberts and Deeda Tilley of Neon, Ky.; sons, Jack Little of Kanorapolis, N. C, Freddie Little of Trotwood, Ohio, David Little of McRoberts and Ralph Little of Neon, Kentucky, sisters Mable Fleming, Hazel Sanders and Maxine Peterson of McRoberts, Janet Conley of Loveland, Ohio, and brothers, Prank Fleming of Dearborn, Michigan; Russell Fleming of Paris, Tennessee, and Charles Fleming of Lexington, Kentucky; Forty-four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and step children, Lester Little or McRoberts, Myrtle Barley of Wyandotte, Michigan; Anna Johnson of Speight, Kentucky, and a large number of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Written by her husband -Shird Little.

Mullins, Oma-April 11, 1902, Oma was "born into the family of Daniel Boone Cornett and Mary Anne Griffie Cornett of Little Leatherwood, where she grew up with five brothers and three sisters. She met Tom Mullins while working in Vicco, Kentucky, and they were married on November 12, 1931 They were to become parents of two daughters, Mary Anne and Stella Jo. Oma was a member of the Ira Combs Memorial church at Jeff. She and her father-in-law, Tom Mullins, Sr., were baptized by Elder Samuel Combs on Thanksgiving day, 1952.Another of the important events of her life was to become a member of the Vicco Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an active member and missed the fellowship of her friends when she and part of her family moved to Richmond. In August of 1969 Oma underwent surgery for cancer, and God blessed us with her presence for almost another seven years, but the disease returned and she died June 13, 1976, at the Pattie A. Clay Hospital, Richmond. She was buried June 15 in the Richmond Cemetery. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bev of Danville (Aug. 1975), and Rentz of California. (June 1, 1976).Survivors include the following: two daughters, Stella Jo (Mrs. Collins Rice), and Mary Anne (Mrs. W. B. Halcomb ; her three granddaughters, Mary Susan Rice, Elizabeth Anne Rice, and Lisa Halcomb5 three brothers. Watson, Carson and Samp Cornett; three sisters, Flossie Cornett, Edith Halcomb and Virgie Millard.

Polly, Lydia Webb-Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth: among the elders of the land. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Lydia Webb Polly, known far and wide as "Mother" Polly, was born February 3, 1890, and passed from this life January 2, 1977, making her stay on earth 86 years and eleven months. On January 13, 1906, she was married to John Polly and they lived a happy and devoted life together until they were separated by death. To this union were born five children, and two of them, Henry and Harold preceded her in death. When Harold passed away it hurt her very much as she was younger and more able to pass it off when her others had passed on. She loved her children, as all good mothers do, and she wanted them to get ready to meet her in the land of the living. Over a half-century ago she saw the need of a Saviour and prayed and asked God to forgive her of her sins and to set her soul at liberty, and He did just that and she went to the church of her loved ones and became a member of the Thornton Regular Baptist Church at Mayking, and had been a loving and faithful member of this church. She was always happy in her church and loved to go. She was there at all the meetings when she was able. She will be missed and her seat will be vacant for a while, but we hope one of her girls will take her place. A lot of changes have taken place since she became a member of the Thornton Church. They were worshipping in the old building at the junction of the road, but since that time a new church has been built, a new annex and a large parking lot added for the convenience of the people, but the same doctrine that was preached by the old brethren that were preaching at that time, the Pollys, the Adams' the Webbs, the Sextons, the Wrights and many, many more which have come and gone during that period of fifty years, is still being preached. The most of them have gone on that were in the church when she joined, but our loss is their gain, in the land where we will never grow old, nor sick, nor sorrowful, but all will be peace and happiness. She leaves to mourn her passing three daughters, Audrey Hubbs of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; Opal Hall of May-king and Eunice Meade of Millstone; 14| grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and eight great, great grandchildren; one brother, Dock Webb of New Carlisle, 0h. and one sister, Betty Ann Gibson of North Vernon, Ind. besides a host of friends and loved ones and neighbors. She had made her home with Opal for the past four and a half years. Her beautiful faith lives on in the inspiration she gave to her children and friends, but we know our loss is heaven's gain.
Written by her three daughters -Audrey, Opal and Eunice.

Reynolds, Carla Sue Englehardt-It is with a sad and aching heart that I try to write an obituary of my loving granddaughter by marriage, and sister in the Myrtle Regular Baptist Church of Melbourne, Florida. She was baptized November 2$, 1976, by Elders Bill Cox and Odes Williams. Carla Sue Engelhardt Reynolds was born December 20, 19U7» in Riceville, Iowa. She is the daughter of Carl Engelhardt and Peggy Luiz, both of Haywood, California. She departed this life at the age of 29, on June 6, 1977, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, due to an automobile accident on May 4 1977.  In the same accident was her son, Roger Lee Reynolds, who passed away on May 6, 1977.Sue married Johnny Reynolds on October 10, 1964 and leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, two daughters, Kimberly Ann and Patricia Lynn; a son Anthony Quintin; a mother and father; two brothers, Rick and Ron Engelhardt, both of California; two grandmothers, Thelma Zion and Mary Engelhardt, and also many loved ones and friends. All who knew her loved her so dearly. Let me encourage you to make her God your God, and prepare to meet her in heaven where there will be no more sorrow and no more trouble but peace and joy will reign forever.— Written by her grandmother Myrtle Cox.

Rowe, Maudella Rudd - was the daughter of Noah Rudd of Magoffin County, Kentucky. Her mother was a Coffey. She was married to Magoffin Rowe, the son of Hanson and Mary Holbrook Rowe. Maudella was the mother of three children: Crystal, N. H., and Grethel, deceased. Maudella professed a hope in Christ and was baptized by Elder Wardie Craft in the waters of Middle Fork, near Seitz, Kentucky, about the year of 1939- She took her membership with the Redeemed Church of Morgan County. Maudella had a great and strong voice for singing the old time Baptist songs. She and her family had lived in the State of Michigan for several years and in the month of July 1977, she died of cancer and was laid to rest in the State of Michigan, near the place where she had lived many years of her life. Written by Elder Wardie Craft.

Sparks, Henry- was "born March 14, I896; departed this life November 8, i960, making his stay on earth 64 years, seven months and 25 days at his passing. Henry was the son of the late Riley and Francis Holbrook Sparks. He leaves his wife Cindy Bentley Sparks; One son, Harold Dean Sparks, one daughter, Geraldine Hall; Five brothers; six sisters; and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Cindy Bentley Sparks was the daughter of Minnie Baker Bentley and John L. Bentley, and was born November l5, 1899 at Deane, Kentucky. She passed this life suddenly on November 14, 1976, at the Harlan Hospital, being 76 years, 11 months and 29 days of age at her passing. Cindy and Henry were married at Deane, Kentucky, on October 22, 1920. Those years were happy ones, both working hard to make a living, neither shirking their duty. Cindy was a loving mother, always kind and friendly to everyone; ready to cook and prepare something to eat for whoever came by; their home was ever open to anyone. Henry was a hard working man, a former school teacher, a retired miner and was loved by all who worked with him, never shirking his duty. He joined the Regular Baptist Church. He always loved to tell how the Lord saved him. Cindy was often spoken of as being among the best housekeepers and cooks of her day. Both will be greatly missed. Cindy leaves to mourn her loss, one son, Harold Dean of Deane, Kentucky, Geraldine Hall of Deane, four grandchildren; sisters Martha Cook, Nettie Bentley, both of Mt. Daro, Florida; Helen Isaacs, Loretta Collins of Deane, Edith Hall, Vernon Quillen; brothers, Henry Bentley of Milan, Indiana, Edward Bentley of Deane, Kentucky. Henry and Cindy will be greatly missed by all who knew them.

Sparks, James Bennett- was born May 23, 1902, to Riley and Francis Holbrook Sparks, both of whom are deceased. James Bennett Sparks entered eternal life on April 12, 1977, at the Crest Haven Nursing Home, Paintsville, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Fugate Sparks; two sons, Ralph C. Sparks, Mayking, Kentucky; Roy Linda Sparks, Mayking, Kentucky; one daughter, Laven Pine, Charlotte, North Carolina; three brothers, Elder Bill Sparks, Mayking, Kentucky; Chester Sparks, Lexington, Kentucky; Elder Ismay Sparks, Mayking, Kentucky; six sisters, Susie Kendall, Mayking, Kentucky, Lizzie Sparks, May-king, Kentucky; Lina Webb, Mayking, Kentucky; Maggie Collins, Mayking, Kentucky; Mary Collins, May-king, Kentucky; Gladys Blair, Lexington, Kentucky; four grandchildren; one great grand child, as well "as a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Bennett was a retired coal miner who worked hard all his life. He lost a leg while working in the mines. He had a stroke and wasn't able to walk for about ten years. A Regular Baptist at heart, but due to no Regular Baptists near his home he was baptized into the Freewill Baptist Church. Bennett was loved by all who knew him. Written by Elder Ismay Sparks.

Stacy, Joe Glen- 73  of Grundy, Virginia, died in a Grundy Virginia Hospital following a short illness.He was born in Buchanan County on March 29, 1903, and departed this life March 18, 1977. He was a son of the late Basil and Cynthia Looney Stacy. He was preceded in death by two infant daughters.He was a member of the Bee Branch Church, Stacy, Virginia, for eleven years. He was married to Elpha Burks on December 25, 1929  and to this union was born three children; one son, Thurman and two daughters, Emma and Cynthia.Survivors include his wife, Elpha Burks Stacy of Grundy, Virginia; one son, Thurman Stacy of Grundy ; one brother, Waldron Stacy of Walford, Va.one sister, Mrs. Nora Childress of Amonate, Virginia; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased.

Stallard, Harvey P.-By the help of the Lord, I will try to write the obituary of Harvey P. Stallard, who passed from this life February 14, 1976, being the oldest son of Elder James B. and Elizabeth M. Stallard. He leaves three brothers, William, Matthew and John. M., together with five sisters, Martha Gilley, Mary Stallard, Maudie Webb, Minnie Fields and Cora Adkins. Two sisters preceded him in death, Jahlia Hall and Ethel Bentley. Harvey was born Nov. 2, 1885, being 90 years, three months and 12 days old at his passing. He grew up on a farm and he knew a farmer's life. Also he worked for more than 30 years as a laborer for the L&N Railroad Company. Harvey was plain-spoken but, kind and clever to everyone. He became a Christian early in life but did not unite with a church until later in years when he joined the Thornton Old Regular Baptist Church at Mayking. As long as he was able he filled his seat in the church he so much loved. Yes, Harvey, we will be lonely but we know you are taking your long sought sleep from the toils and hardships of this life, and when Jesus returns we will all meet again. Written by the Family.

Sturgill, Rosa  was born May 23, 19Q9, and passed away September 29, 1976. She was married to Edgar Sturgill, November 15, 1923. He preceded her in death, August 10, 1973. Three sons were born to this union; one son preceded them in death many years ago. Rosie is survived by two sons, James and Bobby, and eleven grandchildren. Also left to mourn her death are three sisters and four brothers. Rosie was a member of the Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church of Kona, Kentucky, for twenty five years. She was loved by all who knew her. We feel our loss is heaven's gain. Written by her sister Geneva Profitt.

Thacker, Thomas L. & Ellen Thacker-It is with much sadness that I attempt to write an obituary of my loving father and mother. Thomas L. Thacker was born September 4, 1883, deceased November 14, 1955. He was the son of the late Epperson Thacker and Peggy Jane Thacker. He was married td Ellen Thacker on August 5. 1935. To this union was born one child, Daisy McCoy of Millard, Kentucky. Mother, Ellen Thacker was born December 28, 1908, departed this life September 3, 1972. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Pricy Victoria Thacker. Mother and father, so far as we know, didn't confess a hope in Christ, but they were strong believers in the Old Regular Baptist family, and especially mother attended the Old Philadelphia Church more regularly than a lot of the members. Daddy leaves two brothers, John C. Thacker of Millard, Kentucky, and Jeff B. Thacker of Pikeville, Kentucky, one sister Chrilda Thacker of Wisconsin; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a host of friends and relation to mourn his passing. Mother, Ellen Thacker, leaves three brothers, Elder Tommy Thacker of Pikeville, Kentucky, Pinas Thacker, Huntington, Indiana, Jim Thacker of Millard, Kentucky, one sister, Connie Bush, Harold, Kentucky, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a host of friends and relation. This is a double obituary of my father and mother. The writer, Daisy McCoy is the only child. It can't be put in words how close me and my father and mother were. We all were so close it was just one big loving family. We lived together all of their lives in the old home place and it was so lonesome and sad. I can look around and see so many things my father and mother did, but I believe the life father and mother lived and the way they brought me up and counseled me that they are at rest in the paradise of God around that great white throne, and some day when this troublesome life is over I will meet them in the kingdom of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and sit down at the table with them where there will be no more separation, heartaches or pain to bear.- Written by their broken-hearted daughter, Daisy McCoy and grandchildren, and assisted by Elder Johnie Thacker.

Webb, Eliza Collins - passed away September 29, 1976, at Community Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 96 years, one month and 27 days. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Webb, in 1962; a son, Robert in 1949 and two daughters, Vieola Crase in 1963, and Lettie Jane Keys in 1969.Surviving children are Leon Webb, Lovell Franklin, Annis Profitt, Irene Jacobs, Ocilla Lawson and 22 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and 15 great, great grandchildren. Mrs. Webb was one of the oldest members of the Regular Baptist Church, having joined the church at the age of 17, and having been baptized by the late Elder G. Bennett Adams. She was loved very much by her family and all who knew her, and will always be missed. Written by a daughter Annis Profitt.

Williams, Millard F.-This obituary is written in loving memory of Millard P. Williams, who lived at 755 N. Walnut St. Franklin, Indiana. He died at his home on May 31, 1976, being 77 years one month and ten days old at the time of his death. Millard was born April 21, 1899, in Letcher County, Kentucky, the son of Bill and Ritter Williams. At the time of his death he was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the Thornton Regular Baptist Church, Mayking, Kentucky, since 1932. Early in life he met and married Sabina Webb, on August 27, 1919. They lived together 57 years and nine months. His wife survives him, together with five children; one son, Billy Nelson Williams, Indianapolis, Indiana, and four daughters, Mrs. Hagel Webb, Neon, Kentucky; Mrs. Ferne Daniels, Miami, Florida; Mrs. Wilma Moore, Franklin, Indiana; Mrs. Frances Brewer-, Seymour, Indiana and eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one brother, Steve Williams, Indianapolis, Indiana; and one sister, Mrs. Grace Collins, Whitesburg, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers. Dear, we miss you so much and long for the day when we will meet again.  Written by your loving wife - Sabrina Williams

Wright, James-If God will give me spiritual guidance I would like to write the obituary of Brother James Wright. He was born November 29, 1903, and was married to Leona Craft, November 28, 1928. To this union was born nine children. Brother James joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in July 1933, and preached for forty-two years, and lived to see all nine of his children -(six girls and three boys) come to the church, saying they had repented and believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, and were baptized. He deceased November 21, 1976, and I feel he is waiting under the altar of God for Jesus to call from the throne of God, for He is the master of His creation. I became acquainted with Brother James in 1970. And he impressed me very much. He did not transgress God by traditions of men, nor worship Him by the doctrine and commandments of men. His wholesome desire for high attainment, full of courage and patience, caused me to want my fellowship in the Thornton Union Association at the Mc-Roberts Church. He seemed so free and alert there was no room for disorder or confusion in his life| he conquered all false pride and found an outlet for his preaching talent. This made him a prosperous and remarkable Moderator. I feel that he could see the sunshine behind the clouds for he gave me the assurance of his watchful eye, the love and care for all men. There was no contradiction between us for we saw the same way - the God that gives also commands; and we must give our bodies as a living sacrifice, that shows by faith and obedience. When I am lowest in spirit I can see Brother James with much happiness, and waiting for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Written by: Brother Sam Martin East McDowell, Kentucky