Back, Dora Marie-In loving memory of my mother, Dora Marie Back. She was born Dora Cornett, March 28, 1914 in Knott County, Kentucky. She married Virgel Wheatley from Virginia in 1934, and they had five children. Virgel died in a mining accident in 1951, leaving her a widow at the age of 36, and their youngest child only two years old. They were hard times, but she managed to raise her family on her own. In 1975, she was remarried to Marlin (Tom) Back. Her youngest son, Harlen, died before her in 1981 in a farm tractor accident. It was discovered that she had a cancerous brain tumor in May of 1986, and she entered the hospital. She never came back home, for she passed away on September 9, 1986.She is survived by her husband, Tom Back; two daughters, Helen Caudill of Detroit, Michigan and Elaine Norcross of Keller, Texas; two sons, Wayne Wheatley of Sterling Heights, Michigan and Winford Wheatley of Verona, Kentucky; two sisters, Elizabeth Hall of Indiana and Bethel Dials of Knott County, Kentucky. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Little Ruby Regular Baptist Church for many years and she was loved by all who knew her. Written by Wayne

Back, Harriet -entered eternal life on Monday, January 13, 1986 at the Meadows South Nursing Home in Louisville. Harriet was the daughter of the late John and Ranie Hampton. She was born on March 31, 1904, being 81 years, nine months and thirteen days of age at the time of her passing. Harriet was the wife of the late Harvey Back. Surviving are four sons: Vearla K. Back of Louisville; Vernon Back of Brownsville, Texas; Thomas E. Back of Visalia, Calif.; and Lawrence E. Back of Crandel, Ind.; one brother, Dave Hampton of Ohio; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. She has gone from earth to glory. Gone to live with Christ above. Where no sorrow can ever enter. All is Peace and Joy and Love.

Bates, Minnie Baker -the daughter of Sherman and Minerva Sergent Baker, was married to Luther Bates on March 25, 1930. Surviving are daughters;: Alpha Fields and Barbara Duncil of Naples, Fla., Lucille Polly and Joyce Brooks of Whitesburg, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther, and daughter, Helen Cook. Minnie, who joined the church early in life, was a member of the Thornton Regular Baptist Church. During the last eight years of her life, Minnie was an invalid who bore her illness with quiet patience. The Lord cleansed her of this illness on the day of her death at age 79.Minnie always expressed a desire to go to that Golden City, whose King is our Precious Father.
Submitted with love by her children

Bentley, Clara-It is with much sadness and by the help of God that we try to write an obituary of our beloved mother, Clara Bentley. Clara was born August 23, 1897 to the late Miles M. and Flora Collins Holbrook and deceased this life June 16, 1987.She was married to the late Emery Bentley, and to this union were born five children. Her husband, one daughter, Flora Elizabeth, and one son, B. M., preceded her in death. She was a member of the Thornton Primitive Baptist Church for over thirty years and a faithful member to her church and her Lord. She was active in the Senior Citizens Quilting Group until about a year and a half ago, when she took sick and wasn't able to go. She leaves one son, Emery Bentley of Louisville, Ky.; two. daughters, Gladys Aldridge and Lizzie M. Wright, both of May-king, Ky.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three sisters: Nannie Caudill of Whitesburg, Ky., Hazel Brown of Melvin-dale, Mich., and Marie Rose of May king, Ky. Mom was left a widow in 1933, with four children to raise by herself. She never remarried, taught us right from wrong, and to love the Lord. Mom fought a good fight. Today, we bow our heads with sad hearts over the loss of our dear and precious mother. She cannot come back to us, but by divine grace we can go to her. Our Lord gave her to us for a little while, and now she sweetly rests with the saints, which she so much deserves. But in the morning of eternity, We believe that we'll meet her again in a white robe of righteousness around that great white throne of God. No more sorrow, no more heartaches, no more tears, no more pain, no more death, and we will shout and sing forever and forever. Mommie, We Love You, Your Children and Grandchildren

Burton, Sarah Eva Lykins - was born February 22, 1910 in Magoffin County, and passed from this life December 17, 1986 at the Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 76 years, nine months and twenty-five days. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ora Lykins. Eva was a member of the Old Time Baptist Church for over sixty years. Elder Ova Burton July 30, and to this union were born three sons and two daughters. Besides her mother and father, Eva was preceded in death by one son, Ellis Burton, in 1945.Eva is survived by her husband, Elder Ova Burton, and two sons and two daughters: Everett Burton of Morrow, Ohio, Elvis Burton of Trenton, Ohio, Elma Gay Gentry of Franklin, Ohio, and Janice Huff of Batavia, Ohio. Also surviving are two brothers and three sisters: Arthur Lykins of Bethanna, Ky., Ernie Lykins of Bethel, Ohio, Effie Burton of Williamsburg, Ky., Eula Allen of Blue Creek, Ohio, and Fannie Perkins of Remington, Ohio; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors to mourn her passing.

Combs, Van - the son of the late John and Mary Maggard Combs of Smooth Creek, Letcher County, Kentucky, was born January 22, 1923 and entered eternal rest November 22, 1987. Late in life he met and married Edna E. Caudill of Farler, Kentucky J on February 13, 1943. To this union were born three sons, David, John and Roscoe Combs, and three daughters, Vanda French,  Patty Williams and Dianna Hayse. He had sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Brother Van was raised on Smooth Creek, along with his two brothers, Vernal and Verlin Combs, and his two sisters, Cuba Sanders and Dixie Duncil. He worked many years carrying mail on horseback, also as a coal miner. He was also a veteran of World War II. He moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1950 and worked for the Marlon Company. There he met Brother Glen Adkins and a friendship developed. It was during the last days of his illness that the good Lord put into Brother Glen's heart to visit him concerning his soul. It was upon this visit that Brother Glen came away from Brother Van's home with a joyful heart, for the Lord had saved Brother Van, and he joined the Charlestown Old Regular Baptist Church of Charlestown, Indiana. He was baptized by Elder Darrell Stidham, moderator of the church, and Brother Glen Adkins, with others assisting, handing Brother Van to us in a straight-back chair, for he was too sick to stand, yet he desired to be baptized. Praise God, he'll stand on the Street of Gold. His precious wife preceded him in death October 15, 1983.
DAD
Late at night the stillness calls me
Sweet loving memories to my mind
of all sweet and loving precious times
we had together in your lifetime.
So sleep I seldom find, Dad, with you on my mind
But God knows best and your work was done
and God sent His angels to take you home.
Mother was waiting for you at heaven's door
and there together you'll be forever more.
Your suffering is over now, ours has just begun
but with God's help and loving arms, He'll
lead us on until our work is done
then God will call us home.
We love you, Daddy
Written by your loving daughter, Dianna Hayse

Cornett, Johnny - was born October 26, 1899, on Big Branch in Knott County to Nathaniel Green Cornett and Sarah Smith Cornett, both of whom preceded him in death. He had a twin brother, Robert, who died when they were six months old. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William, James, Joe, Sidney and Isom; two sons, David Carl and Phillip Keith; and one daughter, Delores. Johnny passed away at his home on Pushback on November 6, 1986 at the age of 87.Johnny married Velva Tignor, daughter of Joe and Ella Logan Tignor on Pushback, in the year 1934. He retired from his work as a coal miner at age 72. He spent his remaining years enjoying farming. He was a member of the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church. Johnny is survived by his wife, Velva Tignor Cornett; one daughter, Margueritte Hubbard of Fayetteville, Georgia; three brothers, Wilson Cornett of Brinkley, Ky., Roy Cornett of Brinkley, Ky., Ray Cornett of Sassafras, Ky.; two sisters, Malissa Madden of Danville, Ky. and Orka McConothy of Phoenix, Ariz.; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Funeral services for Johnny were held at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel in Hindman, Kentucky. Officiating ministers were his brothers, Wilson Cornett, Roy Cornett and Ray Cornett. Burial followed in the Tignor-Cornett Cemetery on Pushback. Johnny is sadly missed by his family. He was a loving husband and father. However, we know he is in a better place and that we one day will join him around God's Throne.
Written with much love by his daughter, Margueritte

Craft, John M.-With the help of the good Lord, I will try to write this obituary of my darling husband, John M. Craft. He was born at Mayking, Kentucky on January 13, 1904 and passed from this life on April 7, 1988 at the Whitesburg Hospital. The good Lord wanted him for His flower garden. John leaves his wife, Cassie Taylor Craft, to mourn his passing, along with one sister, Alta Spangler. Five brothers preceded him in death: Simmie Holbrook, Edison Holbrook, Melvin Short and Ben Short, and one died at birth. John also leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn his passing. We miss him so much but someday the good Lord will call us together again and we will never have to say goodbye for we will live together forever more. Written by your loving wife, Cassie Craft

Craft, Rex B.-On Thanksgiving day, 1987, an angel visited a certain room in the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky and took our loved one away. Rex B. Craft, the son of Charlie and Norma Craft, was born March 6, 1926. He was 61 years old at the time of his passing. When a young man, he joined the U. S. Army and served his country well at home and overseas. Rex was well known throughout Letcher County, due to his occupation. He worked for the Kentucky Power Company and read meters for the company and touched many lives and made many friends. On December 3, 1948 Rex chose Phoebe Hall to be his wife. These 39 years have been happy ones. Rex and Phoebe were blessed with three children and five grandchildren. His good wife sat with him in the shadows of the evening time and through the night when his body was waning. Her love for Rex was manifested by her patience and the care she gave him. Rex was mild mannered, thoughtful and considerate of others. He possessed high Christian ideals and sincerity of purpose. Many years ago he found our Lord precious to his soul and joined the Thornton Regular Baptist and remained a faithful member until his death. He served as deacon of the church faithfully and attended church regularly both Saturday and Sunday. He will be greatly missed by his church, his family and community. Rex left to mourn his passing: Norma Sue and Larry Hurt and their two children, Jennifer and Justin; Rex R. and Saretta Craft and their son, Benjamin; Marshell and John Neidhart and their two children, Jered and Joshua; his mother, Norma Craft; three sisters, Norma Jean Kincer, Inez Poll and Charlene, all of Mayking; two brothers, Charles of Ironton, Ohio, and Joe Bill of Ashland, Ky. Rex and Phoebe worked hard to support their family. His children are well educated and holding good jobs. Best of all, the children are good Christians. Rex loved his family and found comfort in them. They have no regrets, except the loss of a loving dad. Someday you will see Dad again.
Written by his uncle, Dave L. Craft

Day, Lloyd-Death isn't so bad if we have made peace with God. It's a happy exchange. We're just getting ready to live again and enjoy our labors. I feel Dad is doing that now, shouting the praises of God. Lloyd was the son of Hiram and Eliza Eldridge Day, born in Letcher County, Kentucky, May 19, 1899. He passed from this life September 10, 1987. His stay on earth was 88 years, three months and twenty-two days. Young in his life he married Luetty Caudill Day. To their union were born twelve children. Luetty and three of the children preceded him in death. He was left a very young man with nine children to raise. With the little time they had together. Dad and Mom had a good life. It only lasted eighteen years. They joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in their youth and spent their young life working for the Lord. They were deacons of the church as long as Mom lived. After Mom died. Dad met and married Georgia Hampton Back. To their union were born three children. He also raised four stepchildren. They were together for thirty years before God called her home. After that, Dad was a lonely, sick man, but he kept on serving the Lord and going to church far and near. Dad was a great father, a loving dad, and a good friend. He had love and a kind word for everyone he met. He always had his doors open to his church people and friends. He always tried to help anyone in need, especially the sick. We all have so many good memories of our Dad. We have traveled many miles together for church. We have laughed together and we have cried together. We have served our Lord together, and, by faith and the mercy of God, we are going o heaven together. There we can be together. There we can be together forever and ever, and never part again. That's the greatest gift of all. Praise God. During his last days on earth, he never complained, no matter how much pain he had. All of his children were so good to him. They helped in any way they could. Nancy kept Dad for five years. He stayed with Hettie for six months. In his last four years he lived with Betty in North Vernon, Indiana. He died at the Jenny County Hospital in North Vernon. I know God will give all three girls a special crown because they took such good care of him. Betty must miss him most because she was with him during his last years. But now she has another Father to turn to who is even greater. He always has a helping hand for those who love and serve Him. Dad will be greatly missed by all of us, a host of friends and all who knew him. But all of us children have something to look forward to. We can meet Dad again in that great morning when God comes after His children to take them home. What great rejoicing there will be. If we die in the Lord, I know we will see him again. I'm looking forward to that great day. He is survived by the following:: Rachel Wright, Nicholasville, Ky., Burnett Day, Titusville, Fl., Magel Guinn, Waynesburg, Ky., Hettie Thompson, Crab Orchard, Ky., Betty Bryant, North Vernon, Ind., Nancy Caudill, Waynesburg, Ky., Joe Day, Eubank, Ky., Margaret Eldridge, Frankfort, Ky., Minnie Browning, Louisville, Ky., Estel Day, Wabash, Ind., Oreen Correll, Somerset, Ky., Mary Ann Yonts, Stanford, Ky., three stepchildren, fifty-one grandchildren, eighty-one great grandchildren, sixteen great-great-grandchildren. We all suffer the loss of such a loved one whether it be father or grandfather. We need to reflect on the principles he left us in that we should live our lives in the way that is pleasing to God. All of us loved and admired him, and will miss his friendly smile. We still need him, but God needed him more because in God's garden He picks the very best. Rest in peace. Dad. Written by his daughter, Rachel Wright, and grandson, Mike Caudill

Dixon, Pearl B. - was born on April 10, 1894 and died on September 30, 1986. He was ninety-two years of age at his passing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora, on October 25, 1980. Unto this union were born four daughters: Mabel Boggs, Bernice Dixon, Opal Williams and Grethel Nichols. He had eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He belonged to the Little Ruby Church and was clerk and treasurer for as long as he lived. He was a good and faithful brother and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Pearl entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 30, 1986at his residence at Blackey, Kentucky. He was the son of the late John W. and Rachel Eldridge Dixon. Surviving are four daughters: Mabel D. Boggs of Nicholasville, Bernice Dixon of Blackey, Opal Williams of Whitesburg and Grethel Nichols of Holden, W. Va.; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
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.

Gibson, Woodard -son of the late John and Lucie Begley Gibson was born in Leslie County, Kentucky on January 11, 1911. He passed from this life at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital on February 12, 1 988, making his stay here on earth 77 years, one month and one day. He married Eula Mae Hollon at McRoberts, Kentucky on March 3, 1938.Woodard had been in poor health for about two years and very sick the last three weeks before his death. Woodard worked in the coalfields for over twenty-six years. His last employer was the Prince Williams County School, where he worked for eleven years. He was also a veteran of World War II, having served in the navy. He was a member of the McRoberts Old Regular Baptist Church for over ten years and was a deacon of the church for over four years. He was also a member of the U.M.W.A. for over fifty years. Woodard read and studied the Bible and had many good conversations about the Lord with his fellowman. He was a good father and husband. Brother Woodard loved people, and during his last days, he talked about going home. Woodard is survived by his wife, Eula, of McRoberts, Ky.; Naoma Amburgey of Fort Wayne, Ind.; brothers: Ed Gibson of McRoberts, Elbert Gibson of Hazard, Ky.; grandsons: Craig, Scott and Phillip Amburgey. Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Written by his wife and daughter

Gilbert, Thomas M. - It is with a great deal of sadness and loneliness that I try to write the obituary of my very close friend and brother-in-the-Lord, Thomas M. Gilbert. Brother Tom died October 14, 1987 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida at the age of 76. He was born December 8, 1911 at Riceville, Kentucky. Surviving are his wife of fifty-five years, Mexie Caines Gilbert, Melbourne, Fla.; two sons, John Caines Gilbert of Vermillion, Ohio and Thomas Gilbert of Lorain, Ohio; one daughter, Marlene Hogarth of Indian Harbour Beach, FL; one brother, Jack Gilbert of Salem, Va.; one sister, Mary Linnane of Louisville, Ky.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brother Tom retired in 1976 from the TLF Dock Company in Lorain, Ohio after thirty-three years. He resided in Melbourne, Florida since 1977.Brother Tom was not only a wonderful member of the Myrtle Baptist Church, but he was a deacon and an outstanding clerk, one whose shoes will be hard to fill. Brother Tom will be missed by many. He was such a kind and gentle person. He loved the church so much. He and his wife were always so good to open the doors of their home to visiting friends of the church. I can still hear him lining and singing the song "Jesus Left His Home In Glory." I spent some very good times with this Brother I loved so much. His family and mine took a vacation together into western Canada and even there, like here, he wanted to hear the good old songs of Zion. Brother Tom, you were a good friend and we are all going to miss you very much. I'd like to sum it up by saying, it's a lot like the song you loved so much, "Life Is Like A Country Railroad," and I know you made the run successful. I love you. Your Brother in the Lord, Auttis

Gilley, Charles -entered eternal life on Wednesday, August 26, 1987 at his residence. Charles was the son of the late Marion and Virgie Hampton Gilley. He was born on November 27, 1935, being 51 years, eight months and twenty-nine days of age at the time of his passing. Charles was moderator of the G. Bennett Adams Church at Premium, Kentucky and a member of the Thornton Church. Surviving are his wife, Billie Ann Whitaker Gilley; two sons, Marion Gale Gilley and Rodney Gilley, both of Little Cowan; and one daughter, Camellia Gilley of Little Cowan; one sister, Maxie Lucas of Cowan; and two grandchildren, along with a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. The G. Bennett Adams Memorial Church would like to express the great loss we had when we lost our moderator. Elder Charles Gilley was our moderator for seven years and never missed a meeting. He was more than just our moderator, he was a true friend. He was always there when one of us needed him. He helped us add on our new kitchen and do any repairs that were needed on the church. Our loss is heaven's gain, and we miss him very much. We also want to send all our love to his wife, Billy Ann, and their children.
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.

Hackworth, John Lester-Several months ago, after an extended illness, John Lester Hackworth, 82, of Pedro, Ohio, died at his residence. He was born August 18, 1905 at Kitts Hill, Ohio, the son of Leslie and Emma Vitatoe Hackworth. He was laid to rest in Mamre Cemetery at Kitts Hill. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Doolin Hackworth, whom he married February 14, 1935; four daughters: Corrina Moore, Faye Woodrum, Phyllis Friend and Carol Freeman; three sons, Johnny Lee, Larry David and James Kenneth Hackworth, all living in Ohio. He also leaves twenty-six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, one sister, Rosa Hackworth, and one brother, Roy Hackworth, all of Ohio. During the early thirties before Lester and Marjorie were married he confessed his faith and God's saving grace and was baptized, becoming a member of Shiloh Church. His faith never faltered, and when in later years he was unable to attend church he delighted in seeing the church people and loved their godly conversation. For some years he had been a member of Redeemed Church, which mourns his passing, but rejoices in the firmness of his faith. We have the hope, sure and steadfast, that when our Lord comes back to claim His own all those who love Him in truth will rise to meet Him and ever be with Him in that celestial city He has promised to those who love and serve Him. Written by a sister in faith, Helena Blankenship

Hart, Arvil -son of the late Elzy Hart and Alice Branham Hart, was born at Colson, Kentucky on February 4, 1912. He passed from this life at the Jenkins Hospital on November 22, 1986, making his stay here on earth 74 years, nine months and eighteen days. Arvil was a retired miner, having worked in and around the mines for over twenty-one years. After retiring he worked for Shell Oil Company in Cincinnati, Ohio for several years. Arvil was married to Polly Sturgill at Clintwood, Virginia on September 4, 1937.Arvil had been in poor health for several years, but very sick for the last several days before his passing. He was a member of the Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church for well over 25 years. He was also a member of the U.M.W.A. for about fifty years. Arvil is survived by his wife, Polly, of Cromona; son, Oscar Hart of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a host of nieces and nephews. Also surviving are a number of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

Haynes, Dessel Bach-I will try to write the obituary of my dear sister, Dessel, who was born March 22, 1919 into the home of Orben and Nellie Taulbee Bach. She departed this life June 1, 1987 at the Whitney County Hospital in Columbia City, Indiana, three months before the death of her mother, Nellie Mathias. In 1935 Dessel was married to Robert Long of Etna Green, Indiana and to this union four children were born: Patricia Pulliam of Scottsdale, Ariz., Nellie Conley of Etna Green, Ind., Leon Long of Pierceton, Ind., and James Augustus Long, who preceded her in death when he was five years old. Her husband, Robert, died in 1971. Dessel later married Freelan Haynes, who survives and now lives in Breathitt County, Kentucky. Dessel was buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Pierceton, Indiana, beside her husband, Robert Long, and her son, Jimmy. Dessel was ill for several years and she bore her sickness with so much patience. She was a great lover of the old Baptist faith, even though she left the hills of Kentucky when she was a teenager, she never forgot the hills, her relatives and the Old Baptist Church. In March, which is her birthday month, she confessed to a neighbor that she felt so much better after she had been praying for several months. Two days before she died she told a cousin that she was prepared to go. I was so lucky to get to her the day before she died, when she was so weak in body, but alert in mind. She knew me and asked me how Mother was. I next asked her if she was ready to go. The only part of her body that she could move was her head, and then she started moving her head up and down and said three of the most precious words to me, "ready to go." Even though she wasn't baptized, we feel that she had a great desire to be baptized. All spring she wanted to make one more trip to the hills of Kentucky. She told her Aunt Minnie Lou Napier that she wanted to be baptized. Dessel was the last of my father's children. I am the only one who survives and I was the oldest child of our family. I feel that my work is not over - that I have more to do in my Master's cause. Written by Dessel's sister, Hazel Bach Craft

Holbrook, Nellie M. - was born July 4, 1903 and passed away on March 30, 1987, making her stay here on earth 84 years, eight months and twenty-six days. She was born in Whitley County to Frank and Lizzie Parks. On November 28, 1918, she married Fred M. Holbrook, who preceded her in death in 1979. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Mayking March 19, 1944 and was baptized April 16, 1944 by the late Elder G. Bennett Adams. She leaves to mourn her passing two children, Edison of Salinas, Calif., and Pauline of Corbin, Ky.; one brother, Ambrose Parks of Corbin, Ky.; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many friends and relatives. Hubble, George J. - married Clara Akers on August 19, 1944 in Pike County, Kentucky. Nearly forty-four years is not long enough. He was baptized into the Antioch Church of Jesus Christ, Thornton Union Association, Ecorse, Michigan on November 26, 1978. He took great pride and joy in the building of his church. Hard work is easy when it's done out of love. Each and everyone of us has within ourselves an imprint and precious gift from our master and creator. Each and everyone of us is a masterpiece. Everything we do throughout our lives, somewhere memories are left behind, special to some and cherished by others, but remembered by our most high Father. Our beautiful father loved us, and so he taught us all these things and gave us all memories that we will embrace as long as we live. Death can take away the warmth of the hand, but not the heart. We are comforted by knowing we were the children, grandchildren and wife, part of his very special life. He taught us to work hard, take care of ourselves and each other, and to always use a little common sense. He showed us how to laugh at the world by first laughing at ourselves. When we were small children, we couldn't wait for Daddy to get home. Carl would ride on his feet and Carol and I would hang on those big strong arms. He would carry all of us over to Mommy and gently kiss her on the cheek  for his son, Carl, he taught him everything from the first hammer he put in his hand to the last one he handed him. He leaves him a legacy of craftsmanship, vision, imagination, all the capabilities he will need to carry on for him. Precious gifts from a father to a son. He gave Carol his ability for finding truth and wisdom and the capabilities for teaching it, and the backbone to never give up. And, 1 learned from Daddy that love carries you through all the times you cannot carry yourself. God is that Love. and it is He alone who carries you. Our mother will never take for granted their great love, the lessons they learned together. Their happiness and their grief in losing their loving grandchildren, Carl, Carlene and Gary. All of them are in the comfort of their heavenly Father's love. We are all thankful that our most high Father gave us a loving and wonderful father here on earth. And thankful our mother was given to our father. Written by Cheri

Jones, Mattie - was born October 21, 1915 at Linefork, Kentucky, the daughter of Choctaw and Hulda Ingram. She passed away May 3, 1988 at the age of 72 years. Mattie was married to Edgar Jones and had four children, Carolyn Jones of Louisville, Ky., Berella Hall of Scottsburg, Ind., Willa Strickler and Arlie Jones of Charlestown, Ind. She also had three grandchildren, Amy, Matthew and Kara Jones. Mattie had three brothers, Dewey, Clark and Hiram Ingram; one sister, Manda Ingram, and two half-brothers, Gordon and Harrison Stamper. Hiram is the only survivor. Mattie was a member of the Charlestown Old Regular Baptist Church, Charlestown, Indiana. She is sadly missed by her husband, children and grandchildren. Mattie had written a note before she passed away saying she wanted to meet her husband and kids in heaven. We all want to meet her there someday. Written by the family

Mathias, Nellie - was born into the home of Daniel and Malinda Carpenter Taulbee of Breathitt County, Kentucky June 26, 1898 and departed this life August 31, 1987 at the age of 89 years. She is from a large family of four sisters and four brothers, of which only one brother, Press Taulbee of Vancleve, Kentucky, and one sister, Bessie Stidham of Columbia City, Indiana, survive. At an early age Nellie was married| to Orben Bach in Breathitt County. To this union five children were born: Hazel Craft, Dessel Haynes, Alma Heisler, Edwin Bach and Junior Bach. Hazel Craft is the only survivor. After Orben's death Nellie was married to Noah Anderson and to this union two daughters were born; Georgia Fugate of Dolton, Illinois and Joy Pisciotto of Cecero, Illinois - both survive. Her last husband was Richard Mathias who preceded her in death November 26, 1978. Nellie continued to keep house in Larwill, Indiana until she became disabled with Parkinsonism. She spent the last eight years of her life in the care of Hazel and Wardie Craft. Everything was done that was humanly possible to make her last days as comfortable as possible. Four years before her death she confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized by Wardie Craft and Clayton Montgomery in Caney Creek at the Memory Hill bridge. Mother lived a good Christian life the remainder of her days. Even when she seemed "so out of it," she would know when it was Redeemed Church time. She wanted to attend church even when she had to be carried to church. We feel that our loss is heaven's gain. We are so thankful that we got to keep her until she was 89 years old. We are more than thankful that we had the privilege of seeing that Mother had tender loving care until the end; she died in the Morgan County Appalachian Regional Hospital August 1, 1987. Her funeral was in the Redeemed Church by Elders I. D. Back, Gerald Hopkins, Clayton Montgomery and Willie Boiling. She was laid to rest in the Memory Hill Cemetery at Caney, Kentucky to await the coming of our Lord.
Written by her daughter, Hazel Bach Craft

Napier, Minnie Lou - was born November 20, 1906 in Breathitt County, Kentucky. She deceased this earthly life June 13, 1988 at her home in Pierceton, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Malinda Carpenter Taulbee. She was one of nine children, only two survive; Bessie Stidham of Columbia City, Indiana and Press Taulbee of Vancleve, Kentucky. Early in life she met and married Charles Napier of Breathitt County, Kentucky and to this union two children were born: Bess A. Napier and Edward Daniel Napier. Her husband and her daughter preceded her in death. She is survived by her one son, Edward Daniel, six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends who mourn their loss. Minnie Lou was like a "book of wisdom" when it came to being able to trace up her relatives. At the time of her passing, she was a loving and caring member of the Redeemed Church of Old Regular Baptist at Caney, Morgan County, Kentucky. Even though she was unable to attend in the later years, she continued to support the church and was always interested in the happenings of the home church. Her funeral was preached in the McHatton Sadler Funeral Home in Pierceton, Indiana by Elders Wardie Craft and Clayton Montgomery. She was laid to rest in the Hillcrest Cemetery at Pierceton, Indiana by the side of her husband, Charles. We believe we will meet Minnie Lou again in the land of the living. Written by her niece, Hazel Bach Craft

Rose, Elbert -son of the late Wilson Rose and Alpha Courtney Rose, was born in Dickenson County, Virginia on April 22, 1908. He passed from this life at the Jenkins Hospital, Jenkins, Kentucky on October 17, 1986, making his stay here on earth 78 years, five months and twenty-five days. Elbert was a retired miner, having worked in and around mining for over thirty-nine years. He was an employee of Bethlehem Steel Corporation. He was a member of the U.M.W.A. for about fifty years. He married Ethel Belcher in Pike County, Kentucky on October 27, 1929. They were about to celebrate their 57th anniversary. Preceding him in death were two sons, Billy and Harold, and two grandchildren. Elbert was in poor health for several years and very sick the last couple of days before his death. Elbert was baptized two years ago at the McRoberts Old Regular Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Rose of McRoberts, Ky.; daughters; Yvonne Pratt of Abington, Va., Patsy Yonts of Goose Creek, Ky.; Judy Chilcote of Glenburnie, Maryland, Wanda Pratt of Norton, Va.; sons: Buford Rose of Glenburnie, Maryland, Bobby Rose of Chillicothe, Ohio. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
IN MEMORY OF ELBERT ROSE
Days of sadness often come over us,
Tears of silence often flow,
For memories keep you always near us,
Though you died two years ago.
We're still sad today,
The one we loved was called away,
God took him home; it being His will,
But in our hearts he will always live.
Written by his son, Bobby Rose
Sadly missed by wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Shepherd, Elmer & Marie Smith Shepherd-Elmer entered eternal life on Sunday, November 1, 1987 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. Elmer was the son of the late Charlie and Cindy Mitchell Shepherd. He was born on July 3, 1924,being 63 years, three months and twenty-eight days of age at the time of his passing. He joined the Little Colly Old Regular Baptist Church in May 1953; in July 1954 he was a part of the arm that established the G. Bennett Adams Memorial Old Regular Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Marie Smith Shepherd; one son, Ronnie Ray Shepherd of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio; one daughter, Alice Faye Browning of Morrisville, W. Va.; one brother, Charlie Shepherd of Chicago, 111.; two sisters, Leola Violet of Chicago, 111 and Minnie Faye Shepherd of Los Angeles, Ca.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild, along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Elmer was a veteran of World War II. He had five Gold Stars, which means he was in the top five major battles of the war. He also had 229 days of actual combat fighting. He should be recognized for his bravery. Elmer was a hard-working father and a devoted husband. He was always there to lend a helping hand to his neighbor and friends. The past few years Elmer had been in poor health and had to retire from work. Although he was sick, he still continued to take care of Marie, who was bedfast. The G. Bennett Adams Memorial Church will greatly miss Bro. Elmer and Sister Marie. They were deacons, and Bro. Elmer was a clerk for many years. They were faithful and hard workers. Elmer's family has suffered a great loss, but one day the family will be together again. The Church wishes to send their love to Bro. Elmer and Sister Marie's family. Written by the G. Bennett Adams Memorial Church
Marie Shepherd entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 24, 1988 at the Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, West Virginia. Marie was the daughter of the late John and Laura Smith. She was born on February 21, 1925, being 63 years and three days of age at the time of her passing. Surviving are one son, Ronnie Ray Shepherd of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio; one daughter, Alice Faye Browning of Morrisville, W. Va.; one brother, Lawrence Smith of Charlestown, Ind.; one sister, Sarah Murphy of Cleveland, Ohio; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild, along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. She became a member of the Little Colly Old Regular Baptist Church in June of 1952; then in July of 1954 she was in the arm that established the G. Bennett Adams Memorial Church. Marie was a devoted wife and mother. Her family will truly miss her, she was always there when they needed her. She was a charter member at our church. The preachers and her friends have enjoyed many Sunday dinners at her home after church. Although she had many rough years, with open heart surgery, a stroke, and having one of her legs amputated, she kept her faith strong and never complained. When you visited her you would be lifted up because her spirit was so strong. Her nurses and doctor thought of her as a model patient. Words cannot express our loss, but the memories of her will always remain in our hearts and minds. Brother Elmer and Sister Marie, we want to say good-bye, just rest until we meet you again. Written by the G. Bennett Adams Memorial Church

Sparks, Ronnie L. - 48, of Jabez, died October 7, 1987 in Humana Hospital, Lake Cumberland in Somerset. A native of Whitesburg, Kentucky (in Letcher County), he lived and taught in Russell County the last seventeen years - at Jabez, Salem and Russell Springs Elementary, and Russell County High School. He is survived by his wife, Joan Brown Sparks, who operates Jett's Grocery in Jabez; one son, Randall Dale Sparks, a senior at Eastern Kentucky University; one daughter, Cynthia Renea, a fifth-grader at Salem Elementary; his parents, William and Susie Webb Sparks of Whitesburg; and ten brothers and sisters. He was a member and treasurer of the Faubush Tri-County Fire Department; a member of the Little Rock Baptist Church in Kona, Kentucky, and a member of the Jamestown Masonic Lodge No. 284 F & AM, of which he was master for three years. He attended Lee's Junior College, then earned his bachelor's degree from Cumberland College. He worked on his master's degree at Indiana University extension at Gary. A Masonic service was conducted at the Nancy Funeral Home Chapel on October 8. The funeral service was held in the funeral home chapel on October 9 with the Revs. Jesse Long, Kenney Kimbler and Ismay Sparks officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Memorial Gardens at Fishing Creek.

Stallard, Bill M. - entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 24, 1987 at his residence at Ermine, Kentucky. Bill was the son of the late Charlie and Sally Combs Stallard. He was born on October 24, 1921, being 66 years and one month of age at the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Bunch Stallard; seven sons: William Stallard and James Darrell Stallard of Neon, Kentucky, Charles Stallard, Bill Stallard Jr., Johnny Wayne Stallard, Don Ray Stallard, all of Ermine, Kentucky, James Otis Stallard of Dry Fork, Ky.; seven daughters, Maudie Louise Hall of Neon, Ky.; Loretta Sue Collins, Beulah Collins and Patsy Phillips of Ermine, Ky., Betty Taylor of Rockhouse, Ky., Norma Potter of Whitesburg, Ky., Nina Kilgore of Sergent, Ky.; one uncle, John M. Stallard of Louisville, Ky.; thirty-four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. He was preceded in death by three daughters and one son.