THORNTON UNION ASSOCIATION
    Old Regular Baptist of Jesus Christ
The Thornton Church
Mayking, Letcher County Kentucky
1983

OBITUARIES

Submitted by Peggy Mullins Brock

Akers, Irvin -was born June 29, 1900, and passed from this life on March 15, 1983. Sister Florence Tackett was the wife of Brother Irvin, and to this union were born twelve children; six are still living, Bill, Johnnie, Clara, Maxie, Evelyn, and Buddy. Also other members of the family include twenty-nine grandchildren and thirty-five great grandchildren.
HOW WE REMEMBER DADDY
We remember him coming home from the mines and railroads, blacked face, with his miners' light and dinner bucket. Dad wasn't much different from the other men of his age, hard working and sometimes hard drinking of course in his life style which was a sign of his time. Later on, when we were a little older, we remembered him talking to us about the Bible. Even though, he was not a Christian at that time but he knew the Bible. That means more to us than all the other memories. And when we began reading the Bible, we were surprised at how much he knew and understood it. To all who knew him liked him. He loved to make people laugh. He always has a storehouse of funny tales and most of them were true. If any were not true, then they were meant only to make a funny point. And as one of his grandchildren just reminded us* he always had friendly smile, and a handshake for all. Dad and Mom were baptized by Brothers Sid Hudson and Lloyd Smith, the present ministers of their church in June 1966. We children remember our father fondly and all the good times we had with him. Written by The Family

Back, Elizabeth-The Lord called our beloved mother, Elizabeth Back home on Sunday morning October 17, 1982, making her stay here on earth 76 years and five months at the time of her leaving. She was the daughter of the late John D. Frazier of Premium and the late Lucinda Watts Caudill of Blackey. Preceding mother in death was her husband and our father, Sam Back, in November of 1981. In August 1978, mother joined the Indian Bottom Church at Letcher, Ky., and was baptized September 3rd, 1978. From this day - - her life was lived strictly for the Lord. Mother leaves to mourn her death, three sons and two daughters, fifteen grandchildren, four half-brothers and four half-sisters. Our hearts are terribly heavy and saddened from the loss of our parents, and we're often overcome by the precious memories that we have of them. The sweetest memory of mother, is a phrase made to me the day after our father was buried, "We can all be together, again, in Heaven someday".
Sleep in peace, Mother and Dad, Your Children- Lee, Gene, Glenn, Irene, and Peggy

Bates, Alta Blair -the daughter of William Riley Blair and Sallie Combs Blair was born January 23,1889 and passed from this life January 10, 1983, making her stay on earth 93 years, 11 months and 17 days. The Lord blessed her with a long and peaceful life but the best has just begun. She is at rest just waiting for the redemption of the body. There is no doubt in my mind but what she will be in the first resurrection on which the second death will have no power and she will be with the Lord forever and forever. Isn't that just wonderful? On March 3, 1910 she was married to James H. Bates, and to this union were born nine children. Six of them having preceded her in death. Three infants, two sons: Lenville Bates in 1940 and James E. Bates in 1980; and one daughter Audrey Combs in 1975. Her husband "H" as he was known passed away in 1958.Many years ago she saw the need of a Saviour and prayed, became a member of the Thornton Regular Baptist Church of Mayking in 1938. She loved her Church and was always there rejoicing and enjoying her fellowship, but that was just a foretaste of what was to come and she is now enjoying the fruits of her labor. No more heartaches, no more sorrow, but all will be peace and happiness for Sister Alta. She was a good member, a strong believer in the faith, a kind and loving mother, a wonderful wife and a friend to all who knew her. She will be missed, but the loss by the children is just a gain for heaven. She leaves to mourn her passing three daughters: Bonnie Pratt of Whitesburg, Kentucky, Veran Blair of Fairborn, Ohio and Eva Dalna Wallace of Dayton, Ohio. Six grandchildren and two sisters: Gladys Blair of Whitesburg, Kentucky, Carrie Webb of Dearborn, Michigan and a host of friends and relatives.
There comes a time for all of us
When we must say good-bye
But faith and hope and love and trust
Can never, never die. Although the curtain falls at last
Is there a cause to grieve? The future's fairer than the past
If only we believe And trust in God's eternal care
So when the Master calls Let's say that life is still more fair
Although the curtain falls.
Written by Elder Raymond Collins

Bates, Virginia - is the daughter of Sam and Polly Ellen Webb Bates of Mayking, Kentucky. She was born December 24, 1922 and departed this world bound for that Heavenly Home March 12,1983.This obituary and eulogy is written in the glory and honor of a Faithful Companion, Loving Mother and Sister, and a 'Child of the King'. Sister Virginia joined the Thornton Church in 1945, at Mayking, Kentucky in Letcher County, but upon the establishment of the Left Beaver Church transferred her letter to the McRoberts Church in order to come with the arm granted for the new church at Hite, Kentucky in 1971.Surviving members of the family are: (Husband) Tilden Bates, Melvin, Kentucky; (Two Sons) Darrell Bates, Prestonsburg, Kentucky and Douglas Bates, Lake Zurich, Illinois; Daughter-in-Laws are Sandra K. Bates of Prestonsburg, Kentucky and Lynn Bates of Lake Zurich, Illinois; four grandchildren, Timothy Darrell Bates, Melissa Ann Bates, Stephen Douglas Bates, and Tara Lynn Bates. Brothers and Sisters of the deceased are: Mildred Caudill, Dunneville, Kentucky; Lucian Bates, Westport, Indiana; Raleigh Bates, North Vernon, Indiana; Kathryn Johnson, Buckingham, Kentucky; Sybil Johnson, Valparaiso, Indiana; Herbert Watson Bates, Orlando, Florida; and Glenna Faye Barrett, Montgomery, Alabama. Preceding Virginia in death are: Sam Bates (Father), Mayking Kentucky; Polly Ellen Webb Bates (Mother), Whites-burg, Kentucky; Robert Bates (Brother), Fleming, Kentucky; and three sisters in early childhood, Elsie Margaret Bates, Doris Evelyn Bates, and Ruby June Bates.
EULOGY OF SISTER VIRGINIA BATES
As she journeyed through this land,
She sought the life that was to expand
She came to help those in need,
Ami when she returned home - - She would beg and plead.
She served the Church so faithfully, And shouted about her Father with zest and glee.
Often she thought of that heavenly home, And how angels there are free to roam.
She toiled in the fields to help her loving mate, Any hour of the night was never too late.
She loved her children so kind and dear, Her memories in life would always reappear.
The sweet sound of her voice - - would echo from the walls,
She received eternal pleasures - - listening to preachers as they were called.
She talked to her Lord down on her knees,
And told that Sister Edna is just like me.
As she traveled each year to the Thornton Union Association,
She pondered each Church and its delegation.
She prayed to the Saviour for trouble to stay away,
So all her good Brothers and Sisters - - could sing and pray.
When she reminisced about her youth with others,
She told of her Sisters and prayed for her Brothers.
Along with a Sister and the honor of a Mother,
Brought together a family separated from one another.
So children we've lost a flower in our garden,
She would tell you it takes the Lord to forgive and to pardon.
Now loved ones, she's on that old Ship of Zion,
He did to her what he did to the mouth of the lions.
So today - - she's at rest around God's White Throne,
We will all have to admit that's where Sister Virginia belongs.
If you want to join Mother in love and peace,
Surrender your life and let God have the lease.
She asked the Lord for an extension of her life,
In order that she may witness - - a son being baptized.
But in the latter stages - - of her life on earth,
She succumbed to the Lord and took up the New Birth.
Written by the Family

Childers, Essie Bartley-With a sad and aching heart, we will try to write an obituary of our dear wife and mother, Essie Bartley Childers. She was born January 12, 1908. She was the daughter of Willie P. and Laura Potter Bartley. She died on March 30, 1982, making her stay on earth seventy four years, two months, and seventeen days. She married Ralph Childers on September 4, 1924. To this union was born seven children, two sons and five daughters. Marie Long of Pikeville, Ky.; Aronelle Hurd of Fort Pierce, Florida; Rita Ann Moore of Ypsilanti, Michigan; Wilma Jean Hackney of Elkhorn City, Ky.; and one son, Love P. Childers of Lookout, Ky. One son and one daughter died during infancy. Also left to mourn her loss is a loving, lonely husband and nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of friends. We feel the loss of our beloved one so deeply. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Sulphur Spring in May of 1956. She later moved her membership to the Sweet Home Church where she remained a faithful member until she departed from this life. We miss her so much, but we feel our loss is her eternal gain.
Written by her lonely husband, Brother Ralph Childers
WRITTEN IN MEMORY OF SISTER ESSIE B. CHILDERS BY ELDER SPENCER BURKS
I first became acquainted with Brother Ralph and Sister Essie in my youthful ministry, and it was such a joy for me to visit them in their home. They did everything in their power to make you welcome, and so gracefully requested another visit at your departure. Later in life, I served as moderator of the Sulphur Spring Church in the Union Association until 1973, when I requested from the Union Association my release for the purpose of organizing the Mountain Liberty Association; and this did separate me from Brother Ralph and Sister Essie. However, every opportunity that I would have to visit this good Brother and Sister, I certainly would take advantage of it. Then, Sister Essie became sick, but she would always invite us to her home. I could see that she was not satisfied in her home church, but she lived in hope that something would happen to make things better. At the time of her death she was in the process of bringing her letter to the Liberty Hope Church, at Elkhorn City, Kentucky of the Thornton Union Association; something that Brother Ralph followed through with after he had lost his precious loved one. Brother Elmer Church and I took care of Sister Essie's Funeral. God only knows how we loved this family. We feel that we did everything possible during this time of grief, along with her husband. We are so pleased to have Brother Ralph Childers as a member of the Liberty Hope Church. So sleep on, sister Essie and take that peaceful rest until we meet again.

Church, Tonnie Marie Looney- She was the daughter of Alonzo and Margie Looney. She was born January 25, 1923. She met and later married Elder Elmer Church on I he 4th day of May, 1939. To this union were born eight children, six Kills and two boys: Elmer Jr., Mary Ruth, Margie, William Alonzo, Polly, Lillian, Rebecca, and Tonnie Marie which just lived four days, Tonnie took sick about twenty-five years ago with diabetes. She never saw many well days after this. On August 23, 1981, she died in Roanoke, Virginia on a kidney machine. There was never a woman like her. She was a member of the Little Freedom Regular Baptist Church, to which she had the honor of naming when it was organized. She joined the Salem Church in 1942 and brought her membership to the Little Martha Church. She was there until 1973, when an arm was given off from this church. She was in the arm that helped organize the Little Freedom Church. Tonnie was the kind of Regular Baptist that never gave the church any trouble. She loved her church and was good to everybody, especially poor people. We had it hard raising seven children. I was gone a lot to church and work. She never, the first time seemed to care to stay home and do the best she could. We miss her so much. Tonnie was the type of person that didn't care for a lot of fine clothes. All she wanted was just something plain and clean. She loved her children and wanted them to have good clothes and for them to stay well and be good to each other. She told Polly to stay with me and be good to her Daddy. She has done that. We live here most of the time by ourselves. We have a good home, nice enough for anybody. But what is a nice home without a real mother to always be ready to step in when things got out of hand. It would seem that she would find the answer. My life will never be the same. It is worse at times, I wander around the old home and my heart feels so heavy without her. But I shall go on until it comes time to go and live with her. She stayed down here in this old world of trouble until it pleased the Good Lord to carry her home. Her soul is up there with him in that great big beautiful room. She is now in the living room where every day is Sunday. Nothing to do but just rest from all her troubles and wait for me and her children to join her.
Let us rejoice that she has gained the day,
By marching in the good old way.
We dream about your often.
I am growing old for the reason of Hardship
And the cause of the old church.
Someday we will be together,
So you just enjoy your eternal salvation
And we promise by the grace of God
To meet you in the uncloudy day.
Tonnie was the Rose of Sharon,
The Lilly of this home,
That apple that never was sour,
The peach that was fully ripe
The cake that needed no icing,
She had it all
We will never forget the great wife
and mother that she was
We will always love you
Written by your husband, Elder Elmer Church

Combs, Lydia Amburgey- entered eternal life on Thursday, June 16, 1983 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital at Whitesburg, Kentucky. Lydia was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson Amburgey. She was born November 4, 1896 being 86 years, 7 months and 12 days of age at the time of her passing. She is survived by three sons: Ivan W. Combs of Centerville, Ohio; Lovel Y. Combs of Whitesburg, Kentucky; and Raymond B. Combs of Henderson, Tennessee; eight grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Lydia Amburgey Combs was a Charter Member of the Little Ruby Church at Letcher, Kentucky.
Why do we mourn departing friends?
Or shake at death's alarm,
Tis but the voice that Jesus sends,
To call them to His arms.

Estep, Lutie-I will try to write a short obituary of my beloved sister, Lutie Estep. She was borned to George W. and Josephine Mead Estep on October 19, 1913 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, and passed from this life on June 28, 1983 in the Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Greenup County, Kentucky. Sister Lutie was raised and lived most of her life in Floyd County, around Martin, Langley, and Printer, Kentucky. She joined the Salisbury Regular Baptist Church and was baptized about twenty-five years ago, but transferred her membership to the Left Beaver Church at Hite, Kentucky. She loved the church so much, and received such a blessing every time she attended. We had so many good talks about the Lord together, that these conversations will linger with me for the duration of my life. During the last few years of Sister Lutie's life, she visited and helped take care of sick people until she became ill herself. In February of 1977, she visited me in my home and was never able to take care of herself anymore. I did everything that I could for her, and I loved her very much. Surviving members of the family are: (Brothers) Wilburn and Jody Estep of Minnie, Kentucky; and George Estep of Langley, Kentucky. Sisters are Elizabeth Stone and Sarah Vanover of Printer, Kentucky; and Maggie E. Hall of Greenup County, Kentucky. We all loved our sister dearly, but our loss is Heaven's gain. Written by her Sister Maggie E. Hall

Fields, Alia Sergent- lived a good Christian life, it was always a joy to meet her in church on Sunday morning. Her pleasant smile and words full of joy and cheerfulness were an inspiration. We will miss you Alia, but memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy. Alia Sergent Fields was the daughter of Arthur and Maudie Taylor Sergent of Camp Branch, at Colson, Kentucky. Sister Alia was born on July 9, 1915 and entered the Eternal Life December 18,1981 at Jennings County Memorial Hospital, North Vernon, Indiana; making her stay here on earth 66 years, 6 months and 9 days at her passing. She was married to Jordan Fields in 1946, who preceded her in death in 1975. Sister Alia was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church at North Vernon, Indiana. She is survived by seven children: Ethel Jarrell, North Vernon, Indiana; Louanna Maggard, Bargersville, Indiana; Bobby Craft, Lebanon, Ohio; Willa Mae Wardlow, Bedford, Kentucky; Johnny Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Billy Fields, Morrow, Ohio; and Audrey Fay Hamilton, Commiskey, Indiana. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters; Benton Sergent, Lexington, Kentucky; Andrew Sergent, Charlestown, Indiana; Paris Sergent, Bartow, Florida; Billy (Willis) Sergent, Paris Crossing, Indiana; Purnia Francis, Versailles, Indiana; and Mattie Bates, Charlestown, Indiana. There are twenty-two grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and a large number of relatives and friends, left to mourn her passing. So sleep on now and take your rest until that great resurrection morning and we will meet you around the throne of God and together we will hear those blessed word, "You have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many." By: Sister Jackie Riley
They are not lost who find the light of sun and stars and God.
Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we recall.
You had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all.
The voice is mute and stilled the heart that loved us well and true,
Ah, bitter was the trial to trace from one so good as you.
You are riot forgotten loved one nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memory last we will remember thee.
We miss you now, our heart are sore
as time goes by and we'll miss you more,
Your loving smile, your gentle face
no one can fill you place.

Flinchum, Maxie Webb -age 79 of Mayking, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, February 5,1983 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital, Whitesburg, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Webb and Purthiah Jane Webb, born May 31, 1904 at Mayking, Kentucky. Preceding her in death was her husband, Curtis Flinchum on October 11, 1978; one son, James H. Flinchum; one daughter, Martha Jane Day. Also preceding her in death were four brothers: Oliver Boiling, Alvin Boiling, Earl Webb, and Glen Webb; two sisters; Mittie Brock and Gladys Wampler. Survivors include one son, Burtis Flinchum of New Albany, Indiana; two daughters; Paula Smith of Muncie, Indiana, and Wilma Casolari of Ovenfork, Kentucky; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Nash Webb of St. Paris, Ohio. Maxie was a member of the Thornton Regular Baptist Church.

Frazier, Malvia-Who can find a vitreous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her. So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax. And willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships. She brings her food from afar. She extends her hand to the poor, Yes she reaches out her hands to the needy, She is not afraid of snow, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord shall be praised. All the above fits so well and exemplifies the life of Sister Malvia Frazier. She worked and saw that her family had the good things of this life and she taught them wisdom and for them to fear the Lord. She worked to help the Church, and her husband worked to help build the church house, and they both were very interested in the up building of the Church. "They have fought a good fight, they have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for them the crown of life. We will see them in the great beyond and when Jesus returns to get his children, they will be in the first resurrection, and they will go home with him to always be with the Lord, is that a wonderful hope? Yes, that is something to look forward to and I hope that their children, will be ready to meet them in the air with all the saints of God. Sister Malvia was always in her seat at the Church every Saturday night and Sunday. She not only came, but she was ready to do her part for the up keeping of the Church. She will be missed, but we have the hope that our loss is her gain. It will not be long, until, we will be all be on the road to the country whence no man has ever returned yet, but he is going to return. Malvia Blair Frazier was born February 4, 1901 and passed from this live February 7, 1983, making her stay on this earth 82 years, and 3 days. She was the daughter of George and Bell Blair of Jeremiah, Ky. In 1929, she was married to Moses Frazier and to this union were born, four children; two boys and two girls. She was in the arm that set up the G. Bennett Adams Memorial Church. It started out good and is still a great asset to the community. They all pitched in and built a good house, and they have a peaceful church. It has shown as a beacon for these many years. She leaves to mourn her passing, two sons: Jessie Frazier of Premium and Van Frazier of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Two daughters: Vera Mae Hamilton of Fostoria, Ohio and Lydia Banks of Premium. Two sisters: Lydia Caudill of Jeremiah and Mattie Adams of Premium. She also leaves eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a host of friends and relatives. So sleep on Sister Malvia, and we will see you in the land of the living, where there'll be no more weeping, no more heartaches, but all will be peace and joy. Written by Elder Raymond Collins

Gilley, James E. - was born October 15, 1919 at Dongola, Kentucky. He was the son of Steve and Mattie Adams Gilley. He married Ethel Banks Gilley December 7, 1940 and to them four children were born; Shelsie, Sharon, Shannon, and Darrell. James entered the Service in 1942.He lived in Letcher County until 1953 then moved to Columbus, Indiana where he lived and worked for thirty years. He retired from Hamilton Cosco in February 1981.James joined the Old Regular Baptist Church July 10,1977 where he served as a deacon. He loved his church and was a good patient man. During his last days here on earth, he never got angry or complained, even though he was in great pain. God called him home to be with Him July 19, 1983 where he is now resting with no more pain. We miss him more than words can tell, but we know we can be with him again someday.
Written by his daughter, Shelsie

Gillie, Virgie-It is with a sad and lonely heart, I will try to write an obituary for my loving mother Virgie Gilley. She entered eternal life on Sunday August 21, 1983 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital at Whitesburg, Kentucky. Virgie was the daughter of the late Solomon and Phobie Caudill Hampton. She was born January 31, 1907 being 16 years 6 months and 20 days of age at the time of her passing. She was married to Marion Gilley in January 1927. To this union 3 children were born. One son preceded her in death. She leaves her husband, Marion Gilley, one son, Charles Gilley, and one daughter, Maxie Lucas, also 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a sister, Mary Day, of Columbus, Indiana. A great number of nieces and nephews are left to mourn her passing. She had confessed to having been saved some 40 years ago but had never taken membership in a church, but was a follower of the Old Regular Baptist. So many times I have rejoiced with her in church especially when I was ordained as a minister. Dad, my sister and I are so lonely but we feel that our loss is heaven's gain, I feel that we have departed here in this life but by the grace of God we will be with her again in heaven. Written by her son Elder Charles Gilley

Johnson, Verrie-As I sit here all alone this evening with many heartaches and sorrows, yet many sweet memories to look upon, I will try to write an obituary of my loving father, Verrie Johnson. Daddy was born December 7, 1906 and passed from this life October 16, 1982, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital in Hazard, Kentucky. His stay here on earth was 75 years, 9 months and 16 days. Leaves to mourn their loss his wife Lucy Johnson, 2 sons Hillard Johnson and Dillard Johnson, 2 daughters: Ethel Korte and Margaret Davis, one brother: Hubert Johnson, fourteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a host of friends. Written by elder son, Hillard Johnson

Maggard, Ellen -daughter of Avy Carter and John Sexton, was born in Letcher County, March 19,1903, she passed from this life at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky, February 26, 1983, being 79 years, 11 months and 7 days of age at her passing. Ellen has been in poor health for the past 4 or 5 years, real sick for the past 2 weeks. Ellen was a member of the Little Colly Regular Baptist Church for a long, long time. She was married to John Maggard, he preceded her in death, April 1960. She is survived by daughters; Irene Meconi of Detroit, Michigan; Coleen Frazier of Trenton, Ohio; Willadean Halcomb, Whitesburg, Kentucky; Lois Stephens of Batavia, Ohio; Yvonne Hensley of Cincinnati, Ohio; Shirley Combs of Whitesburg, Kentucky; Cleta Gibson of Isom, Kentucky; sons: Dempsey Maggard of Whitesburg, Kentucky; 20 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her passing.

Marion, Abbie - was born in Letcher County, Kentucky, October 14, 1895 and passed from this life September 29, 1982 at her home following a brief illness at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 15 days. Abbie was the daughter of the late Elijah Maggard and the late Martha Lewis Maggard. She was united in marriage to John Marion who preceded her in death in the year of 1958, and from this union survive eight children: William and Irma Marion of Partridge, Kentucky; Sally Williams and Billy Marion of Indianapolis, Indiana, and David, James, and Harold Marion all of Taylorsville, Kentucky; and Daniel Marion of Garrard, Kentucky. One son Jack, and one daughter, Zelma preceded her in death. Other survivors include seven brothers; Robert, Kermit, James and Charles Maggard all of North Carolina and Hiram, France and Tensil Maggard all of Partridge, Kentucky, also four sisters, Hattie Dinsmore of Partridge, Kentucky, Maude Yeary of Indianapolis, Indiana, Rena Caudill of North Carolina and Nancy Banks of Hazard, Kentucky. Thirty-five grandchildren, thirty-nine great grandchildren and one great great grandson, also survive. Abbie was a native of Letcher County and had lived most of her life here. She was a member of the Ovenfork Old Regular Baptist Church.

McCoy, Scott -a beloved member of the Myrtle Church, went the way of all flesh on August 18, 1981 near Ironton in Lawrence County, Ohio. He was born in Martin County, Kentucky April 5, 1906 to Asa E. and Gabrilla Williamson McCoy. He leaves two daughters, Wanda Jean Wilson, and Eloise Gore, of Kitts Hill, Ohio. He also leaves eight grand Children and several great grandchildren, three sisters, one brother, and a host of friends and acquaintances in several states. Before his death, he has resided many years in Florida. In the fall of 1965, Scott confessed that the Lord had forgiven him of his sins. The following spring Brother Bill Cox and Brother Odes Williams baptized him near Redeemed Church in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was a member there until the arm was given off for the organization of the Myrtle Church in Florida. Both Scott and his wife, Florence Dickess McCoy, who preceded him in death, were charter members of the Myrtle Church. Scott was a cripple, walking on crutches, from the age of two or three. He never considered himself handicapped, and was always up and doing, working for his living and doing for others. He lived a full life, uncomplaining always with a ready smile. He was a light to the church and to the world wherever he went. He would make his way through the crowds in the churches, giving honor and praise to God who had saved his soul. I can still hear him crying out, "Praise Him in the Highest! He is my Saviour!" He often told me he felt his gift was to talk to people and tell them about the love of God that had changed his life and was ordering his steps. His kindness and gentleness seemed to draw people to him. His family adored him, and he was blessed with friends too numerous to mention. Today, he is sleeping at Kitts Hill, Ohio, on a hill near several relatives who have outstripped him in death, near where he grew up, and where his two daughters live nearby. He is sadly missed by those who knew him, but we who have the faith he had haven't a doubt that when that great trumpet of God shall sound in the morning of eternity, he will hear that voice say, "Come, ye blest of my Father", as John, the Revelator, said, "Even so, come, Lord Jesus".
Written by his sister, both in the flesh and in the church, Helena McCoy Blankenship

Webb, Nancy Jane Gibson -age 97 of Mayking, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, December 7th, 1982 at the Whitesburg Regional Hospital, Whitesburg, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Ison Gibson and Paratha Webb Gibson, born October 27,1885 at Mayking, Kentucky. Aunt Jane was preceded in death by her husband, William Manon Webb on November 13,1979.Survivors include three sons; Winson Webb and Herbert Webb of Mayking, Kentucky and Brona Webb of McRoberts, Kentucky; four daughters: Rosie Wagner of Mayking, Kentucky, Viola Phillips and Louise Charles of Jenkins, Kentucky, and Leora Wright of Whitesburg, Kentucky; twenty grandchildren, forty-five great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of relatives and friends.
The sun is always brightest Just after days of rain,
When Winter's through,
The sweetest of Songbirds sing again.
When roads are hard,
There's beauty In view around the bend.
In need, we learn to treasure
The priceless name of FRIEND!

White, Sampson-I will try and write the obituary of my husband, Sampson White who passed away February 8th, 1980. He was the son of Wesley and Mary White, age 79. He was a member of the Mc-Roberts Church in the Old Regular Baptist Family. He loved his church and brothers and sisters. He was a good husband, father, and companion. We were blessed with twelve children, seven boys and five girls: Hursel White, Bill, Kirby, Homer, Douglas, Arvil, and Ricky. Girls were Virginia Daryl, Mary Ethel, Alpha Louise, Judy Gail, and Joyce Ann. One son Hursel preceded him in death. We miss him so much, because Dad always responded so humble, and to that call I believe he went to sleep in Jesus' Arms. Children, let's be ready to meet Dad on that bright day, that our Lord will come again. Written by his wife, Delia White

Wright, Ardelia H. -age 89 of Blanchester, Ohio and formerly of Thornton, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, August 14, 1983 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital, Blanchester, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late William Thomas Sanders and Sarah Ann Newsome, born December 25, 1983 at Cranesnest, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie H. Wright, in Survivors include the following children — five sons: Isaac William Wright of Cincinnati, Ohio; Dewey Wright and Sherman Wright both of West Liberty, Kentucky; Leslie Wright of Delaware, Ohio; Melvin Wright of Mayking, Kentucky; four daughters: Ruth Privett of Windham, Ohio; Vernia Bates of Winchester, Indiana; Fledia Davis of Trenton, Michigan; Sarah Tucker of Blanchester, Ohio; thirty-eight grand-children and fifty-nine great grandchildren; one brother, George Sanders of Raymond, Indiana; two sisters: Ethel Leedy and Viola Powell both of Kona, Kentucky.