OBITUARIES

These obituaries were contributed by Mack Holliday! Taken from the "Mack Holliday collection of Church minutes"

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WILLIAMS, Mattie Feltner was born Oct 15, 1903 and Passed this life Aug 15, 1985, making her stay on life 81 years, nine months and 14 days. Sister Mattie was untied in marriage to Marion William who receded her in death. To This union was born one son George who was killed in the Air Force. She was a faithful member of the Old Regular Primitive Baptish church several years ago. Submitted by Philadelphia Church Perry co, Ky.

PATRICK, Dosie was born Nov 27, 1903 and departed this life May 5, 1985 being 81 years, 5 months and eight days. She was baptized a member of the Bough Camp Primitive Baptist Church. Sister Dosie was married to the late Dial Patrick on Sept 22, 1921. To this union was born seven Children two preceding her in death. Surviors are daughters Mabel, Eva, Mildred, and Mavis. and one son Paul--Submitted by Orthodox Church, Perry co. Ky

GODSEY, Godsey was born May 8, 1912 and departed this life July 17, 1985, making his stay on earth 73 years and two months. Bro Drew leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Elizabeth Walters Godsey. To this union was born one son, James L Godsey, Also surviving are his daughter in law, Joy; two grandsons, Jeffery and Gregory, Two greatgrandsons, Jeffery and Brian Thomas; and one brother, Speed Hall. Submitted by Sister Lizzie Godsey of Philadelphia Church of Perry Co. Ky.

KASEE, Dora was born March 9 1904 and passed from this life March 7 1985. She was a member of the Old Buckhorn Primitive Baptish Church. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.---Submitted by the Buckhorn Church of Perry co. Ky

SMITH, Irvin was born April 2, 1925, and Passed away June 24, 1985 in Dayton Ohio. His stay on earth was 60 years and two months and twenty two days. He leaves to morn his wife Jo. Three sons, four daughers, two brothers and three sisters.--Submitted by Philadelphia Church of Perry Co. Ky

MONTGOMERY, Hattie was born Oct 23 1902 and passed away, April 29, 1985. She was married to Eddie Montgomenty, who preceded her in death March 28, 1975. Surviving are two daughters Eunice and Desadrea, one son Mitchell, one brother and fours sisters. Burial was in the Montgomery Cemetery.

HIGGINS, Troy was born June 8 1899 and passed away Aug 12 1985. He was married to Della Caldwell on April 28 1916. Left to mourn are his wife Della, two sons, Lacy and Robert, five daughters, Mrs William Duffield, Mrs Robert Schalk, Mrs Ralph Luzader, Mona Taylor and Opal Morrison. He was a member of the Carty Primitive Baptist Church for 16 years.

ARNETT, Kash was born April 30, 1908, and passed away July 26, 1985. He was a member of the Carty Primitive Baptist Church. He leaves to mourn his daughter, Jane Coates and two sisters.

HOLIDAY, Mima was born Nov 8, 1888 and departed this life June 28, 1985. She was 96 years, 5 months and twenty eight days old. She leaves to mourn one brother, Amos Holliday of Indiana. Submitted by Elvira Campbell and Family.

CAUDILL, Jarvey, Elder, of Bonanza, Ky was claimed by death in the last few months. From Jan 1918 issue of Sword and Shield by Elder Joe Hall, Editor, of Dry Creek, Ky

SLONE, Henry, Elder of Goodloe, Ky was claimed by death in the last few months. From Jan 1918 issue of Sword and Shield by Elder Joe Hall, Editor, of Dry Creek, Ky

HALL, Florence, formerly Cook of this place (Dry Creek) is very ill with Pneumonia at this writing. From Jan 1918 issue of Sword and Shield by Elder Joe Hall, Editor, of Dry Creek, Ky

SANDERS, Jacob, born in Pike Co. Ky Oct 27, 1841. In Oct 1861 he joined the Confederate Army . He was married to Mahulda Ison in 1862 and to that union was born, five boys and three girls. In 1909 he joined the Regular Baptist Church and was baptized by Elder G. W. Powell. He lived a humble Christian life until his death Aug 6 1922----Written by W. B Mullins of the Powell Church, Lincoln County, Ky--submitted in Poor Fork church, Poor Fork, Harlan Co. Ky Sept 1, 2, 3 , 1922

Other deceased members are: Big Cowen, Easter Day and Mandy Isom; Indian Bottom--- Fanny Dixon and Alexander Stamper; Clover Fork--- Elder J.H. Metcalf; Hurrican Gap---- Susanna Franzier and Cassie Shepard; Sand Lick--- Dorothy Creek; Little Dove--- W P Cody and John Kelly; Doty Creek---Dave Caudill, Nancy Caudill and Betty Caudill --- from 27th annual Session of Indian Bottom Association Sept 1, 2, 3, 1922. Deceased Members of 28th annual Session of the Indian Bottom Association, Aug 31, 1923. Old Carr---- Samuel Francis, Barbara Francis, Elijah Hale, Oven Fork ---Austin Scott, Katy Creech Big Cowan ---- Mahala Fields, Harriett Brown Mallet Fork----Polly Hughes Indian Bottom ---- John Davidson Little Zion ----- Louis Day New Home ---- Virgie Collins Powell ---- Surrilda Collins Deceased members of the 22nd Annual Session of the Indian Bottom Associaton. Sept 1 1917. Cedar Grone---- Patty Akeman Doty Creek---- Peggy Hampton Sandlick ----- Andy Sexton Carr's Fork ---- Wiley J. Amburgey, Susanna Mullins, Lucinda Sexton, Noah Hale, Andy Combs, Nancy Amburgey Big Cowan ----- 3 deceased---names not given Oven Fork ----- John Sturgill, Elijah Boggs, Mallet Fork ------Aggie Watts, Arminta Huff, Hazel Collins Big Leatherwood---- 2 deceased no names given Indian Bottom---- Margaret Ison New Home ------ Jina Everage, Joe Adams, Della Jones Little Zion ---- Allie Grimes, H C Combs Little Home---- one deceased, name not given.

CAUDILL, Roger Dale was born May 6 1947 and was killed in Action in Vietnam April 29 1967. He was orn at Whitesburg, Ky to Mildred Caudill Bedwell. He was brought up in the home of Curtis and Mary Caudill as their own son. After high school, he went to Venice, Ill and worked for a year and then got his call to the Armed Forces and left on Aug the 2, 1966.---Written by a heart broken Grand Father Elder Curtiss Caudill.

HALL, Clemmon was born Dec 17 1886, and deceased this life Aug 9 1967, He was the son of Jef and Clarendia Hall. June 11, 1907 he was married to Ida Francis and to this union was born 2 children, Kelly in Detroit, Mich and Stella Anderson, Littcar. 2 brothers, Cannie Hall, Topmost, Ky, Joe Hall of Littcarr, Ky and one sister, Melvinia Huff, Pippa Passes, Ky.---Written by Alonzo Watts, Carr Creek , Ky

RITCHIE, James, was born Feb 17, 1894 and deceased this life May 11, 1967. He married Jane Napier and to this union was born 3 children, one boy Ivan who preceded him in death and two girls, Margaret Erickson of Mich and Sarah Slone of Hindman, Ky. Jane proceeded him in death in 1944 and later he met and married Zillah Young. He was known by all as Durd Ritchie and was the son of Uncle Bill and Aunt Kate Ritchie of Clear Creek Baptist Church.

MULLINS, Agnes was born June 22, 1933 and deceased Mar 10 1965. She was the daughter of Elder Mart Patrick and sister Luna Patrick. She married to Iva Mullins and to this union was born four children. One proceded her hin death, Lester Mullins. She leaves to mourn, her husband Iva, her daughters Sharon Kay, Maxine and Laura Marie Mullins, Also two sisters Elzie Ritchie and Eltra Hicks. She joined the Little Rose Church in Knott Co. Ky Aug 8 1961. ---Steve Pratt.

HOLLIDAY, Benton was born May 11, 1913 to Monroe and Lucinda Holliday. He lived here on earth, 53 years 7 months and 24 days. Left to morn are his mother Lucinda, wife Martha , sons, J B, Loren Thomas, James Benton, daughters, Bevian Everage, Glenna Amburgey, Mae Oman, Elizabeth Carol and Burnett. He joined the Little Rose Church in Knott Co, Ky in 1952

HOGG, Jane was born April 18, 1884, and deceased this life July 27, 1867. She was the daughter of William and Polly Shepard Hall. Early in life she met and married William Caudill, to this union was born 2 sons and her husband and both sons proceded her in death. Later in life she met and married Kelly Hogg and to this union was born 2 sons and 4 daughters. The are Blackburn Hogg, Lee Hoggs, May Boggs, and Panny Day all of Kingscreek, Ky and Eulah Miller, Gualy Bridge, W Va and Millie Wright of Lawrenceburg, Ind.

VANCE, Rosa was born Nov 21, 1888 and deceased this life Nov 9 1965 She was the daughter of Tommy and Nancy Goins. She was married to Richard D. Vance Dec 9 1909 and to this union was born; Otis Vance, Mallie Ky, Bruce at Wooten Ky, Woodrow at Colson, Ky, Albert at Thornton, Ky R D Vance of Detroit Mich, Bonnie Vance of Detroit also, Bertha Vance of Colson Ky, Nelta Belle and Iola Vance preceded her in death. One sister, Pearlie Paterson of Trenton Georgia, Five brothers, Louis Goins, Bill, Noah and Henry Going of Thornton Ky and Clay Goins of Whitesburg, Ky survive her. She joined the Regular Baptist Church in 1934.---written by her son Otis Vance.

BOWENS, Arminta was born Nov 7 1904 and deceased this life Dec 30 1960.She was the daughter of Brother Charlie Madden and Aunt Sally Madden. She was married to Delza Bwoen, July 4 19??. She has left to mourn, her husband, Delza, daughters Inez Pratt of Carr Creek, Irene Cornett of Morehead, Ky, Francis Parks of Savannah Tenn, Patsy Jo Montgomery of Louisville, Ky, Peggy Jean Fannin of Louisville, Ky, Jexel Dean Gaunee of Lousiville Ky, ---written by Elder Steve Pratt.

SMITH, Nancy was born Oct 28 1876 and departed this life June 9 1960, She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mariah Combs Stacy. She was married to Alex Smith and to this union was born three children. Her husband and all her children proceded her in death. One sister Mariah Smith of Hazard, Ky and one Brother, Walter Stacy of Clay County survive her. She joined the old Regular Baptist church In 1952.

BROWN, Susanna was born Feb 24, 1926 and deceased Feb 11, 1961. She was the daughter of William E and Polly Bown. She married Anthony C Day, Sr July 2, 1913 and to this union was born Clyde, William Edward, Anthony Jr, Thelma, Dalna, Janetta and Drucilla, Anthony Jr procedes her in death by some three years. She joined the Big Cowan Church in 1939.

MADDEN, Charlie was born Jan 19 1884 and deceased May 25, 1960. He was the son of Peter and Jane Maddin. He was married to Bell Amburgey in 1910. And to this union was born Devada who died in infancey, Edgar of Jackson Mich, Odis of Red Fox Ky, Dalma Ward of Marion Ind. He had 3 brothers, John of Colson Ky, Will and Amos both dead, eight sisters, Sarah and Cora both living, Nancy, Rebecca, May, Susan and Polly all deceased. Charlie was later married to Pollie C.Combs in Sept 1954. No children to this union---written by his wife Pollie Maddin.

FUGATE, Gabe was born March 28 1890 and decease this life Nov 10, 1960. He was united June 1909 to the daughter of lawyer Jason Richie of Talcum, Ky. To this union was born James Fugate who preceded him in death along with his wife Jimmey and left him heartbroken and lonely. He never did good after their deaths. He has brothers Richard and Jim Fugate and sister Judy Fugate who survives him.

WHITAKER, Soloman Haden was born May 4, 1898 and deceased May 2, 1960. He was the son of George and Rebecca Whitaker. He met and married Lona May Richardson. Nine children were born with one preceding him in death in infancy. He leaves two brother H D Whitaker of Waynesburg Ky, Robert Whitaker of Hindman and one sister Sarah Jane Massey of Richmond Ky and one half brother Lee Dixon of Litt Carr to mourn his passing.---written by H B Whitaker.

SUMNER, Dulcena was born Jan 4, 1919 and departed Dec 16 1960. She was married to Patrick Back Oct 19 1934 and to this union was born Donald and Carol Back. --written by Alta Back

AMBURGEY, Robert was born Sept 20 1888 and deceased April 9 1961. He was the son of William S Amburgey and Nervinna Pratt Amburgey. He was married to Maryliz Bentley and to this union were born seven boys and 2 girls---Lloyd of Omaha Ky, Remus of Puncheon Ky, Emil of Omaha Ky, Delphenia of Omaha Ky, Orbin of Omaha Ky, Olga Fay Stamper of Omaha Ky. Three boys proceded him in death ---written by Alonzo Watts, Carr Creek, Ky.

NEACE,Laura departed this life May 3, 1974 and was the age of 86 years, 11 months and 24 days. She was married to Cager Neach in 1907 who departed this life on Jan 13 1965 at the age of 77 years. They reaised eight children of whom sever are living. Survivors are Martha McQueen of Gays Creek, Ky, Malcom Neace of Gays Greek, Cinda Farler of Barwick, Ky, Sam Neace of Lamont Ky, Jerry Neace of Newport Ky. McKinley Neace of Gays Greek Ky.

SEBASTIAN, Eliza Jane departed June 8, 1972 She was the wife of Bradley Sebastian. They had six sons, Rev Hiram Sebastian, John Green Sebastian, Virgil Seymore Sebastian and Alwx Sebastian all of Newport Ky. Three daughters, Julia Raleigh, Alma Gross, and Nannie McIntosh. ---written by her sisiter in law Lillie Sebastian Carr.

SEBASTIAN, Charlie was born Dec 25 1899 and departed July 11 1974 at the age of 74. He left behind is wife Dora Sebastian. Two sons Richard and John, five daughters Rose Cente, Susie Turner, Clara Allen, Hannah Sebastian and Laura Elizabeth Hearld. He is also survived by two brothers, Newton, and Elihu, and four sisters, Hannah Shakelford, Elizabeth Johnson, Laura Turner, and Linda Hearld. He served as a faithful member of the old Regular Baptist since May 1936.

MULLINS, Joe was born March 22 1905 and expired April 2 1974. He was the son of James and Millie Mullins of Breathitt Co. Ky. His survivors are his wife, Lizzie, three sons, Joe Mullins Jr, Eugene and , Clarence Mullins. Six daughters, Hazel Daniels, Cassie Howard, Geraldine Gwinn, Jane Ann Vires, Rosa Lee Haney, and Wanda Fayee Fugate.----written by his son Elder Eugene Mullins.

GRIFFITH, Boyd deceased Feb 18 1974. He was born in the home of Dan Griffith and Dora Turner on Aug 9 1907 on Clsom Creek in Breathitt co. Ky. He was a member of the Shoulderblade Regular Baptist Church for 36 years. He married Edna Spencer on Nov 8 1930. To this union was born one Son Boyd Edward Griffith and two lovely Grandchildren Isaac and Cinthy. ---written by his wife Edna Griffith.

COLLINS, Mary was born in 1894 and expired Jan 26 1972. She was married to Kash Baker who died Aug 16 1944. To this union was born 2 boys and 5 girls. ---written by D B Deaton, clerk of the Caney Church of the Mountain Association.

NEW, Eli was born March 29 1897 and died March 5, 1972 His survivors include four sons, Edd, Ralph, Glenis and Russell and one step son Wallace Smith, four daughters Mae, Freda, Thelma, Eulajean and one stepdaughter Inis. One brother Willie and one sister Molly ---Mountain Association.

STAMPER, Dema passed away June 24 1972. She was married to Newt Sebastina on Jan 17 1917. To this union were born two sons both proceed her in death. She was amember of the Old Canoe Fork Regular Baptist church of the Mountain Associaton.

MULLINS, Daniel was born Nov 21 1889. He married Sylvania Gwinn. They had 13 children of which six of them passed away. Rev Daniel Mullins was always a Minister. He raised two son who are ministers. His father James Mullins was a minister. His uncle Elias Mullins was a minister. Daniel preached at Leatherwood, Ten mile Creek, Grapevine, Strong Branch Church, Sulphur Gap and other places. Daniel departed this life Jun 1 1972. ---written by D B Deaton, clerk of Caney Creek.

MURRELL, T. H. of Onedia , Ky his statement on Aug 6 1943 age 82 years old and lived at the mouth of Red Bird . I heard my grandfather talk about Daniel Duff being a wonderful preacher. I knew about Burning Springs Association. And I knew the father of Bro Burton. I have preached in the Burning springs Association. My father talked the Red Bird Associaton into splitting up. A man by the name of Robert Smith tore it up over Apposita Doctorine and a part of the church went with him to make up the Booneville Association and the other churches that followed Daniel Duff and Nathin Arrowood, and Moses Mays was considered the legal churches of the Red Bird Association and called themselves the Mountain Association.

JOHNSON, Charlie was born Feb 13 1903 and departed Oct 14 1971. He was the son of Mrs Maury Johnson. He was married April 15 1923 to Lydia Combs and to this union was born 11 children. 3 boys and 8 girls. Three proceeded him in death. He leave to morn his sister Lydia Johnson.

GODSEY, Martha was the daughter of late Charles Godsey and Millie Combs Godsey and was born Nov 3 1874 and departed Sept 1971. She married Wesley Campbell to to them were born seven children, 3 boys and 4 girls. She joined the Mt Carmel Church at the ate of 95 years July 3, 1968. She leaves behind one brother, 3 daughters, one son.

GRIFFITH, Johnny was born April 3 1880 and departed this life Dec 6, 1971. He married Mimia Combs who proceeded him in death. They had 12 children of which four proceeded him in death. He leaves 6 sons and one daughter to mourn him. He was a member of the Canoe Fork Church for a number of years.

KEETON,Rosetta Keeton was born March 1, 1885 She was the daugher of the late Harm Keeton and Mary Mandy Eldridge Keeton. She passed away Dec 31, 1978 at theage of 91 years. She married Charley Roseberry who proceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her two brothers, Leader of Crockett Ky and spence of Martha Ky. She joined the Crockett Primitive Baptist Church in 1953.

CAMPBELL, Eliza was born Aug 5 1893 and died Dec 27 1978. She was 85 and was the daughter of the late Walter and Winnie Holliday Campbell. She married to Stanley Williams who survives. She joined the Orthodox Primitive Baptist Church at Ary, Ky in Sept 1968.

KEETON,Eady was born Oct 8 1906 and pass from this life March 28 1979. She was united in Marriage to Sanford Keeton on Jan 20, 1924. To this union were born Mary Lang of West Liberty Ky, Nettie Pawers of West Liberty Ky7, Gracie Dulen of West Liberty Ky, Nancy Nickle of Foster Ky, Ruthann Sparks of Dayton Ohio, Neelie Gamble of Mima Ky. 3 sons Cecil of Mima Ky, Clifford of Mima Ky, Cylde of Mima Ky. 2 children already deceased, four sisters, Mandie Beekman Washington of Portsmouth Ohio, Bullie Sayers of New Holland Ohio, Lexie William of Chillicothe Ohio, Della Dixan of Chillicothe Ohio and one brother Crumwell Hill of Mima Ky. Her parents were Jake N. Hill and Margaret Ann Cantrell Hill.

HOLBROOK, Ervin was born May 18 1892 and a son of the late Elilaha and Elizabeth Hughes Holbrook. He was united to Lula Pelfrey on Feb 30, 1912. To this union were born, Hershell, Oral, Buel of West Liberty Ky, Flora Helton, of West Liberty, Mrs Lottie Smith of Mima Ky, and Mrs Jewell Ison of Blaine Ky. He is also survived by one sister, Mry Myrtle Hill, one half brother Crawford Holbrook, one half sister Mr Renavere Smith Bath of West Liberty Ky. He died Oct 13, 1975 at West Liberty Hospital.

SMITH, Thurman age 76 of Rt 3 Mt Sterling died Mar 28. 1976. He was born May 5, 1899 in Morgan Co, Ky and was the son of the late Allie and Mary Melassie Keeton Smith. Survivors are his wife, Stella Roseberry Smith of West Liberty Ky. Sons Norman Walter, Boyd Smith of West Liberty, Argus Smith of Fairborn Ohio, a daughter Lyda Harper of Mayslick Ky, Three sisters Ida Gillium of Graden Grove California, Mrs Phobe Adams and Mrs Earl Owens of Ashland Ky. Burial was in the Mary Pact Cemetery at West Liberty Ky.

SMITH, Ella Smith was the daughter of J Rufus and Sarah Jane Adkins Lemaster. She was born Sept 30 1910 and was united to Malcom Smith Oct 2 1928. To this union was born seven children. She is survived by her husband, and two children, Mrs Sarah Robbins and Wendall Smith. Two stepchildren Mrs Thelma Adams and Kenneth Smith.

SMITH, Shelby F. was born July 19 1906 a son of Thomas and Liddie Williams Smith. He was united in marriage to Belva Ward Dec 24 1925. Their children are Mrs Vauda Whitt, Mrs Elizabeth Elam, Mrs Linnie McNeal, McCoy Smith and Harvey Smith all of Ashland, Ky. He is also survived by his wife and two brothers, E M Smith, and Jessie Smith and 3 sisters Mrs Amanda Roseberry , Mrs Lucy Pelfrey and Mrs Mattie Keenton. Also one Uncle Winston V Smith, 2 Aunts, Mrs Edna Baily and Mrs Walker Williams Mrs Thomas Williams. He joined the Lacy Valley Church May 2, 1940.

FYFFE, Martha was born at Moon, Ky July 13 1889 and was a daugher of the George and Louvine Fyffe. She was united in marriage to Arch Dawson May 17 1911. And to this Union were born, Elbert, Alms and Estille who have proceded her in death. She is survived by her husband one son James Dawson and four daughters Mrs Bessie Keeton, Mrs Louvene Canale, Mrs Ruth Kneisser and Mrs Snowy Smith. Also three sisters Mrs Barbra Gilliam, Mrs Amandy Hay, and Mrs Della Sparks. She was 86 at the time of her death Feb 19 1975 at West Liberty Ky Hospital.

GAMBILL, Chillie was born Nov 13 1909. Son of Lonzie and Victory Cantrell Gambill. He married Lula Cantrell who proceded him in death. To this union was born Mrs Vertaie Gladis Cantrell and Bronson Cambille. Also five brothers, Floyd, Hatfield, Joe, John R, and Haney, Four sisters, Mrs Millie Wright, Mrs Angie Wright, Mrs Millie Wright , Mrs Betty Cantrell. He died at his home May 24 1975.

FERGUSON, James H (Hady) of Moon, Ky died Sept 16 1974 in West Liberty. He was born Aug 9 1892 at Moon Ky and a son of the late William Isaac and Mary Skaggs Ferguson. He was married to Cora E Gibson on Oct 20 1920. To this union was born Dorothy Williams of West Liberty Ky and Ford Ferguson of Waverly Ohio. He belonged to the Free Masons.

WALLEN, Audra was born May 22 1930 a son of the late Sanford and Fannie Ferguson Wallen. He was united in marriage to Wilma Ruth Holbrook July 2, 1956. To this union was born no Children. He is survived by his wife and one daugher from a former marriage, Mrs Yolonda Pennington. Also three brothers Ballard and Goebell of West Liberty and Gaylord of Welst Liberty. Two sisters Mrs Oval Ferguson and Mrs Mitchel Keeton of West Liberty. The time of his death was Dec 30, 1973.

SMITH, P. born July 6 1880 s son of the late Cove and Vicy Cantrell Smith. He was united in marriage to Bertha Blevins Nov 12 1902. And to this union was born three children, Mrs Pearlie Jones, Mrs Amanda Smith, and Mrs Mavie Ball. His wife departed April 30 1969. He was 93 years old at the time of his death, June 15, 1974 at the Paintsville Hospital.

CONLEY, Susaner age 87 of Fuget died July 24, 1974. Burial was in the Conely Cemtery. She was born Oct 24, 1886 in Morgan Co. Ky a daughter of Late William Isaac and Mary Skaggs Ferguson. Her husband passed away in 1959. She is survived by three sons, Edgel of Fugel Ky, Bill of Flat Gap Ky, James Conley of Mich. Two daughters, Mrs Monnie Sparks of Blaine Ky, and Mrs Mary E Stapleton of Volga Ky and a brother James Hayden Ferguson of Crockett Ky.

SMITH, Catherine Age 31 wife of Jesse J Smith of Conover Ohio died Thusday Jan 21 1971 at Pique Ohio. She was born Aug 20, 1939 in Morgan County Ky and was a daugher of Rev Lonnie and Lua Cantrell Wright of Dingus. She is survived by husband and parents and sic children, Judy, Janet, Jennie, Hattie, Breand, and Frank all at home. Six sisters, Mrs Dosha Wright and Mrs Virgie Holbrook of West Liberty, Mrs Ellen Allen of Sidney Ohio, Mrs Mabel Young and Shirley Wright of Silverhill and Mrs lula Gay Bolin of Pique Ohio and three brothers, Buford of Fariborn Ohio, Clyde of Dayton Ohio, and Bud Wright of Pique Ohio.

 

OBITUARIES

 

Many thanks to Ginger (Rose) Senters for her contribution to this collection of Obituaries from the Old Regular Baptist Church Minutes

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ADDINGTON, Filmore born 3/18/1861, died 10/22/1930, married Nancy Bentley in 1880. They had 4 daughters and 3 sons, 2 died in infancy, the others are living. 3 of the daughters were members of the ORB Church. He joined the ORB church and was ordained to preach in 1895. He preached his last sermon at Bethel Church at a foot washing meeting, using the text: "Thus in one house shall it be eaten." His sons were named Calvin and Johnny. Calvin lived in Cincinnati. The writer states,"Children, I want you to respect, Katie, his wife, for she has done all she could for him..." This suggests that he may have married a second time although the writer does not make that clear. The same suggestion, however, can be found in her final statement which suggests that her natural mother is deceased while he father's wife, Katie, is still living: "So dear brethren and sisters, each of you pray, down in the grave where father and mother were laid." Obituary was written by his daughter, Carrie Hall.

ROBINSON, Mary D. born 8/3/1875, died 10/3/1927 was married to Elder Hiram N. Rose 11/24/1892. She was the daughter of Anna Mullins Robinson who was the daughter of Andrew Jackson "Brandy Jack" Mullins. She initially joined the Freewill Baptist Church ca 1890 but wanted to be baptized by Elder John E. Rose of the ORB Church, which the Freewill Baptists would not allow. She then joined the ORB Church and was baptized by Elder John E. Rose and lived in that faith until her death. She was survived by her husband, 5 sons, John C., Samuel Patton, Swinfield, Ira and Maston and 2 daughters, Lottie Ann McCoy (Mrs. Ted) and Healthy Mullins (Mrs. Willard). John C. Rose was a member of the ORB Church; the other children were not. Written in 1931 by her oldest son, John C. Rose. Additional information provided by her granddaughter, Ginger Rose Senter 6/15/1998.

McCOY, Marion L. born in Wise Co., VA., 7/22/1849, died 4/30/1930, was married to Rebecca Rose in 1871. They had 7 sons and 4 daughters. He was survived by 6 sons, 3 daughters and 2 sisters. He joined the Caney Fork Church of the ORB. Written by his son, J. L. McCoy.

McCOY, Charlie Patten born 8/27/1883, died 4/4/1931, was buried at his home on Caney Ridge. "He happened with an accident in his home and was removed to the Clintwood Hospital. While there an abscess formed on his gall bladder, which caused his death." He was the son of Marion L. and Rebecca Rose McCoy. He was survived by his wife and four children. Written by his brother, J. L. McCoy

ROSE, Rebecca born 9/19/1847, died 9/19/1919, was the daughter of Elder John E. and Charlotte (Birchfield) Rose. She joined the ORB Church at Sandy Ridge in 1867 and moved her membership to Caney fork in 1872. "She was a member of the arm that constituted the Caney Fork Church." She married Marion L. McCoy in 1871; they had 7 sons and 4 daughters, 1 son, Charlie Patten McCoy, and 1 daughter, Lottie McCoy Stanley, preceded her in death. She was crippled with rheumatism and walked on crutches for 20 years before her death from influenza. Written by her son J. L. McCoy.

MULLINS, Arch born 7/2/1894, died 1/12/1926, was survived by his father, mother, wife and 5 children. Written by W. M. Cantrell.

BUMGARDNER Duran, born 2/13/1887, died 6/19/1930, was married to Cora Mullins, the daughter of Sam and Polly Ann Mullins, about 1910. They were the parents of 4 sons and 3 daughters, all living. He died from tuberculosis. He joined the ORB Church 5/18/1930 and was baptized by Elder Mart Burke, after being carried to the water. The author of this obituary is not listed.

HILL, Milly born about 1852, died 4/15/1931, was married to Cane Hill. They had 10 children, 8 living. She was baptized into fellowship of the Mount Olive Church by Elder J. C. Swindall ca 1900. Written by her son, Basil Hill.

HALL, Elder B. B. born 7/2//1886, died 4/13/1931, was married to Elsie Sanders 11/26/1907; they had 5 sons and two daughters, all living. He joined the ORB Church the 2nd Saturday in March 1917 and continued in the faith until the 1st Saturday in December 1924 when he joined the United Baptist Church and lived a faithful brother until his death. He had sons named, Ray and Jack. Written by Bud Wiley

MULLINS, Wilburn born 1/27/1862, died 4/29/1931, was the son of Nelson and Matilda Mullins. He married first, Annie Mullins, daughter of Jim and Nancy Mullins; they had 7 sons and 3 daughters, 5 still living. Annie Mullins died in 1916. Ca 1920, he married Rachel Tackett; they had 3 sons and 2 daughters, all still living. He was survived by 10 children, his wife, Rachel, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Written by his daughter-in-law, Alice Mullins.

HUNT, Dydia born 7/9/1881, died 2/21/1931, was the daughter of Mat and Martha Hunt and was married to Ance Rowe. They had seven sons and four daughters. She was survived by her parents, her husband and 7 children. She had daughters named Lacy and Marie. "She professed a hope in Christ about 32 years ago and lived a faithful member until her death." Written by her sister, Artilla Epling.

KINNEY, Ida born 5/7/1910, died 5/7/1930, was the daughter of Cob and Pricy Thacker. She married Beverly Kinney; they had 3 children. She was survived by her husband and 2 children. She died from tuberculosis. She joined the ORB church but was never well enough to be baptized. She had siblings named, Parse, Harson and Lizzie. She was buried in the R. H. Ratliff Cemetery. Written by B. H. Damron.

EPLING, Ersel E. born 5/4/1909, died 3/24/1931, was the son of Johnny and Emily Epling. "...he was crippled by a log rolling over him when he was just a small boy." He died from tuberculosis. He had a brother named Arlon. Written by Grant Epling.

MULLINS, Ollie Mullins, born 8/8/1855, died 6/23/1928, was the daughter of Marshall and Polly Mullins. She married A.(Andy) J. Mullins; they had 12 children, 10 still living. She joined the ORB church ca 1873 and was a member of the Bold Camp Church for about 56 years. She was survived by her husband 10 children. 2 of her children were members of the ORB church. Written by Ira Mullins

MULLINS, D., born 11/12/1855, died 11/26/1930, was the son of W. B. and Sarah Mullins. He married Becky Maggard and they had six sons and 1 daughter. He joined the ORB Church at Bold Camp about 55 years ago; he was a minister for 35 years. Written by his brother, Ira Mullins.

SPEARS, Carvil J. born 10/17/1920, died 9/5/1930, was the son of Mac and Luly Spears. Written by his grandmother, Josephine Looney.

BARTLEY, Hattie born 6/10/1926, died 10/11/1929, was the daughter of Hillard and Gracie (Ratliff) Bartley. She was survived by her parents, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Her father was not a member of the church; her mother was. Written by her aunt, Dixie Bartley.

BURKE, Gilbert Burke, born 11/15/18/46, died 4/27/1831, was the son of Charley and Wes Tiney Burke. He married Dorcas Mullins, 7/1/1872; they had six sons, all living. He was baptized into the ORB by Elder W. B. Johnson 9/1/1896 and was ordained a deacon ca 1910. He had a severe stroke 1 year before his death. Written by his son, Dallas Burke.

SANDERS, Sarah A. born 6/29/1843, died 3/26/1931, was married to James Ratliff; they had 10 children, 4 still living. She joined the ORB Church about 1901 and was baptized by Brother Enoch Belcher and attached herself to the Cedar Grove Church. Written by Rev. Casby Maynard and by instruction of Bro. I. B. Cantrell.

RAMSEY, G. W. born 3/15/1859, died 8/8/1931, was married first to Francis Adkins, widow of Wite Adkins, who had 3 children. G. W. Ramsey and Francis Adkins Ramsey had 4 sons and 5 daughters, 8 still living. He married Mary E. Ramsey 12/13/1930. He was survived by his wife, Mary E. Ramsey, 8 children, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Written by his wife, Mary E. Ramsey.

WRIGHT,Morgan , born 7/4/1911, died 1/23/1931, was the son of Andy and Polly Wright of Southdown, Ky, members of the Elizabeth ORB Church. He joined the ORB church a few days before he died but was never well enough to be baptized. He was survived by his parents, 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Written by a friend, W. L. Stallard.

BARTLEY, Jane born 12/25/1893, died 10/1929, was married to Rev. Willie Gibson ca 1907. They had 10 children, 6 living: Charles, Kit, Kelcie, Velsie, Lloyd and James. She died from consumption, which she had suffered for a long time. She joined the ORB Church at Pine Grove, April 1910. Written by her sister, Mrs. Mima Childers

AUSTIN, Julia born 6/13/1854, died 10/10/1930, was the daughter of Jessee and Margaret Austin. He married James McPeak; they had 8 children. She was survived by 5 daughters, 1 son, 1 sister, Mohala Bradley, and 1 brother, David Austin. She joined the ORB Church in 1874. Written by her sister Mohala E. Bradley.

LOONEY, Henry J. born 12/6/1886, died 7/20/1930, was the son of Matthias Looney. He was survived by his wife, 9 children, and 3 brothers. He married Ibby Jane Hatfield. He joined the ORB Church at Russell Prater ca 1920. Written by his wife, Ibby Jane Looney and daughter-in-law, L. A. Looney.

DOTSON, Kelcey born 8/11/1901, deceased 11/5/1930, married McKinely Dotson 5/10/1915; they had six children, 3 still living. She joined the ORB Church the second Saturday in August 1930 and was baptized by Elder Mat Justice. She was a member of The Little Stone Church. She was survived by her husband, 3 children, her mother, step-father, 1 sister, 1 half-sister and 1 half-brother. Obituary submitted by Little Stone Church

MULLINS, Lorene Gay born 9/1/1926, died 2/9/1930. Written by her mother Lucy Jane Mullins.

THACKER, Dan born 6/12/1856, died 7/17/1931, was married to Sophia Robinson; they had 4 sons and 6 daughters. Four of the children had joined the ORB Church. He joined the ORB church the 3rd Saturday in 1909; shortly thereafter he was ordained as a minister. His father had died when he was 6 years old. He was buried at the graveyard at the mouth of Lower Pompey. Written by his son, J. D. Thacker.

COLEMAN, Nona B. born 1/8/1883, died 12/31/1930, was the daughter of Richard and Mohala R. Coleman. She married John A. Damron 3/27/1901; they had 5 daughters, and 4 sons; 1 daughter died in infancy; the other died of measles 9/1923. She joined the ORB Church the first Sunday in July, 1906 and was baptized by Elder George W. Powell. Her husband was a minister. She was survived by 2 sisters. Written by John A. Damron.

DAMRON, Rebecca born 4/19/1842, died 3/5/1930, was married to Robert Damron who preceded her in death by about 3 years. They had 5 sons and 7 daughters, 9 still living. She joined the ORB Church ca 1874 and was baptized by Elder Bill McCown. She was a member of the Greasy Creek Church. This obituary was written by Nona B. Damron in August 1930, submitted after her death for publication by her husband, John A. Damron.

1938 Minutes of the Union Association of Old Regular Baptists of Jesus Christ, 79th Annual Session, held with the Little Samuel Memorial Church, Lothair, Perry Co., KY

COMPTON, Lee Compton, born 8/1/1863, died 2/19/1938, was born and reared on Island Creek. His wife was named Susie, she preceded him in death. Apparently late in their lives, Susie and Lee Compton lived with Ben H. Bentley until both Comptons died. Lee Compton had 1 son, 2 sisters and 1 brother living at the time of his death. He joined the ORB Church at Rock House ca 1934. His funeral was preached in April 1939 by John Thacker, Winston May and Lawrence Adkins. Written by Ben H. Bentley

FARMER, Artie born 12/16/1861, died 11/7/1937. She had 4 children, 2 still living. She joined the Samaria ORB Church ca 1910. Written by her daughter, Rilda Smallwood

FARMER, Cynthia born 3/9/1856 died 1/22/1925, was married to Floyd Turner in 1870. They had 8 sons and 1 daughter. She joined the ORB church ca 1873. "She was in the divide that came between us and the Hard Shells. She stayed with the Church and was a faithful member until God called her home. Written by B. H. Baker.

VANOVER, Callie born 7/21/1886, died 8/26/1938, was the daughter of Allen and Susie Vanover. She married Dee McCoy, 3/14/1907; they had 8 children, with 1 son and 3 daughters still living. She was a member of the ORB Church. This was her request to put on her tombstone: "Remember me as you pass by, as you are now so once was I' as I am now, you soon shall be, so prepare to follow me." Her funeral was preached in August 1939 by J. C. Swindall, B. H. Baker, J.W.A. Stallard, W. R. Hale, Carson Dotson and Richmond Stanley. Written by H. E. McCoy

BOLLING, Cinda born 3/20/1904, died 2/6/1937, was the daughter of James and Ida Bolling. She married Jim Stidham, 4/20/1921; they had 5 children, 4 still living, as were her parents and her husband. She joined the Stephen's Chapel ORB Church 4/8/1934. She died of Meningitis. Written by her sister, Maggie Gardner.

BAKER, James Edward (Ed) born 10/13/1882, died 1/21/1938, married Rosa Keel, 7/12/1904; they had 8 sons and 4 daughters, all still living. He joined the ORB church and was baptized in 1915 by Elder Ira Mullins. He began preaching in 1917 and served the Lebanon Church as moderator from 1928-1938. On his death bed he said to his wife, "Mama, there is the little angels that I told Junior was coming after me. Tell the boys that I am going on home and for them to come and go along with me." Written by his bereaved companion, Rosa Keel Baker. The children of James Edward (Ed) Baker and Rosa Keel Baker include, Garfield Baker, Earl Baker, Grady Baker, Hardaway Baker, Walter Baker, Stewart Baker and Effie Baker Farmer Molinary, all of the Clintwood, VA. Area.

CANTRELL, Albert Cantrell, born /8/1860 and died 2/3/1938, was the son of Isaac Cantrell. He married Sylvia Helton, 10/27/1881 Pike County, Ky; they had 8 sons and 2 daughters. He joined the ORB church and was baptized 5/30/1937. His dying words were: "I am ready to go; there is nothing in my way. Tell my children to meet me in heaven." This obituary has no author listed.

SOWARDS, Frona born 5/30/1910, died 3/3/1938, was the daughter of Creed and Liza Ann Sowards. She joined the ORB church 5/31/1933 and was baptized by Richard Stanley. "This little sister was afflicted at the age of four years, leaving her a cripple for life." Written by Bertha Addington.

FULLER, Phoebe born in 1845, did 12/23/1936, was the daughter of George and Sarah Fuller. She married to Willoughby Deel in 1864; they had 2 sons and three daughters, 2 sons and 2 daughters preceded her in death. She joined the ORB church in 1916. She and her husband were ordained Deacon and Deaconess in Jan 1917. Written by L. T. Blankenship.

ELKINS, Tommy Alvin born 4/29/1937, died 2/1938, was the only son of W.Creighton. and Mary (Mullins) Elkins. He died of pneumonia. His mother was a member of the ORB church; his father was not, nor was his uncle who wrote the obituary, T. Alvin Mullins.

BLAIR, Lizzie Blair, born 2/24/1872, died 7/6/1938, had one sister, Mollie (Mrs. John) Rasnick and at least one brother, Bill ??, who lived in Cincinnati. She was the mother of 6 children. She was a member of the ORB church. One of her sons may have been named, Charles. Written by her sister, Mrs. John R. Rasnick.

PRESLEY, Maggie V. born 3/13/1861, died 2/23/1938, was the daughter of Jefferson and Margaret Presley. She married W. C. Owens ca 1920; they had 12 children, 9 still living. She joined the Russel Prater ORB church in 1901 and "...lived a true Christian life until her dream was fulfilled. She dreamed she was in the room in which she died with one of her sisters in Christ, whom she loved dearly, to-wit: Catherine Kiser. While asleep she seemed in fear and told mother she beheld something. Mother put her arms around her and tried to comfort her and told her to fear not...but she looked and beheld a man in white rainment in a cloud. She spoke to him and asked him what he wanted. He answered, 'I am your Lord and Savior, Jusus Christ, and have come to require your soul, giving a date which included a 6. She thought it would be 6:00 the next morning, though we believed it was in her 56th year. She woke daddy rejoicing in her sleep. He asked her what was wrong. Then she told him this sweet dream. She then was perfectly calm and filled with joy for she had suffered long and prayed to die. They slept no more during the night, thinking she would meet her Savior at 6:00 the following morning although her call didn't come until her 56th year." Written by her daughter, Marjory Looney

COLLIER, Hattie born 6/23/1902, died 3/13/1937. She married R. B. Potter in 1922; they had 2 daughters and 4 sons, all living. Her parents, her husband, and 1 sister were still living at the time of her death. "Hattie suffered with ulcers of the stomach for about 3 years; then she underwent an operation at the Seco hospital from which she never recovered. While in the hospital, she professed a hope in Christ and joined the Elizabeth Church of the ORB." Written by her father, E. I. Collier.

HOGG, Hattie born 12/23/1882, died 7/29/1938, married George W. Hogg in 1899. They had 7 children, all living at the time of her death, as well as her husband.. She joined the ORB church in 1918 and was baptized by Haynes Maynard. Written by her daughter, Edna Baldwin.

OWENS, Polly Jane born 12/24/1871, died 8/14/1932, was the daughter of Henry and Nancy Owens. She Married Emory Deel ca 1885; they had 5 sons and 5 daughters; 5 children as well as her first husband preceded her in death. She joined the ORB church in 1914 and was a member until her death. Her second husband was L. T. Blankenship. She died from injuries 7 hours after having been thrown from the back of a mule. Written by her son, Garland Deel.

MULLINS, Nancy born 12/25/1843, died 5/27/1838, was the daughter of Wilson and Rebecca Mullins. She married John Cantrell, 6/17/1864; they had 11 children, 6 living. She joined the ORB church 6/22/1865 and was a member for 73 years. Written by J. H. Boggs.

BOLLING, Sarah b 2/29/1848, died 9/29/1936, was married to Elihu Bartley. They had 8 sons and 5 daughters, 7 still living. She joined the Pine Grove ORB Church ca 1878. Her husband preceded her in death. Written by J. M. Gibson

CLEVINGER, Larkin born 12/22/1875 died 4/27/1938, was the son of John W. and Malvira Clevinger. He joined the ORB church and was baptized 6/9/1918 by D. C. Church into the fellowship of Bull Creek Church. He was ordained deacon, 5/10/1919. He married Louisa Victoria ? Clevinger; they had 2 sons and 6 daughters, all still living, as was his wife. Written by his son, John Clevinger.

NIECE, Henry born 6/30/1857, died 12/8/1937, was married first to Vina Caudill, 8/3/1882. They had 4 sons and 1 daughter; 2 sons preceded him in death, and his first wife, Vina Caudill, died 8/6/1901. Her married Rebecca Madden 8/1902 and they had 3 children, 1 still living. Written by his son, James Niece.

ROBINSON, Mary Zilpha Boggs, born 12/25/1875, died 2/8/1934, was the daughter of James and Sidno Robinson. She married Eli Boggs in 1896; they had 7 sons and 3 daughters, 4 sons and 3 daughters still living, as was her husband. She joined the ORB church in August 1917 and was baptized by Ira Mullins. Written by her daughter, Savannah Mullins.

HAY, Ambrose Wilson born 7/5/1865, died 6/22/1636, was married to Elizabeth ? Hay (1/9/1869-1/6/1937), He never joined the church. His wife joined the ORB church at Turner Church in 1920 and was a member until her death. They had 11 children, 9 living in 1937. Written by his son, Cecil Hay.

BURCHETT, Helen born 4/10/1869 in Lawrence Co., KY, died ??, married G. W. Large, 10/14/1886. They had 6 sons and 4 daughters, 2 died in infancy, 7 still living, as was her husband. She was a member of the ORB church since age 14. Written by her husband, G. W. Large.

WRIGHT, John C. born 1/2//1906, died 6/23/1938, was the son of James and Cora Wright. He married Mayme Sturgill, 2/21/192?; they had 1 child, Gloria Wright, still living, as was his wife and his mother. He joined the ORB church and was baptized 11/15/1936. He had to be carried to the baptizing on a stretcher. He had a sister named, Hazel, who helped care for him in his last illness. Written by B. H. Baker.

ADKINS, Peter B. born 6/16/1858, died 12/8/1937, married Josephine Breeding Adams in 1878. They had 5 sons and 5 daughters, 2 sons and 3 daughters were still living; his wife preceded him in death. He was a member of the Rockhouse Ky ORB church. Two of his daughters were members of the church. He had a son, Eary, who brought him to the church for his last communion service. He had a daughter named, Eva Hill, who cared for him during his last illness. Written by Grant Epling

MULLINS, Wiley born 1874, died 1/29/1938, was a member of the ORB church. His son enjoyed hearing him sing hymns. He died of kidney trouble. He had 2 sons and 2 daughters living at the time of his death, as was his wife. One son was named Patton. Patton was a member of the ORB church, as was his son, Luther, who wrote the obituary, which did not list any other details as to his wife's name, nor any other children's names.

MULLINS, Mollie born 3/1864, died 3/1938, was married to Harvey Mullins in 1882. They had 11 children, 7 living. She joined the ORB church in 1894 and was a member until her death. One son was named, Bennie. Her daughters were church members; her sons were not. Written by John M. Mullins.

ROSE,Nathaniel Rose, born 10/18/1863, died 12/18/1957, was married to Margaret Ann Rose, 4/11/1895. They had 8 sons and 5 daughters, 6 sons and 2 daughters still living. He never joined a specific church but believed in the ORB faith and attended ORB church meetings. Written by E. J. Rose [Nathaniel Rose was the son of Swinfield Rose and Nancy Wallace. Swinfield Rose was the son of Elder John E. Rose, son of Elias Rose.

BOWLING, Hannah born 10/25/1861, died 12/1/1935, married Dan Bowling, 12/12/1881. They had 6 sons and 2 daughters, a son, Henry, age 6, preceded her in death, as did her husband who died in 1911. She joined the ORB church in 1863 and took fellowship with Pine Grove Church at Lookout, Pike Co., Ky. Her sons were named, Heen, Don, Dover, Mont and Boone; her daughters, Mary and Orph. Written by her son, Boone Bowling.

KISER, Lectie E. born 3/12/1902, died 7/24/1931, was the daughter of Eugene and Sarah Kiser. She married John C. Rose [the son of Elder Hiram N. Rose], 7/24/1920; they had five children [Virgie, Carson, Delbert, Hiram Jack and Ava Nell], all living, as were her parents and her husband. She and her sister, Minnie R. Kiser Hylton both joined the ORB church and were baptized the same day by Elder Ira Mullins, in July 1930. She apparently had another sister named, Bessie. Her sister, Minnie R. Kiser died a year before Lectie. Written by Rev. B. H. Baker.

KISER, Minnie R. born 8/30/1904, died 12/29/1930, was the daughter of Eugene and Sarah Kiser. She married James R. Hilton in 1921; they had 5 children, all living, as were her parents and her husband. She joined the ORB church and was baptized by Elder Ira Mullins in July 1930, the same day as her sister, Lectie. She apparently had another sister named Bessie. Written by Reb. B. H. Baker.

MULLINS, Elizabeth Hollyfield, born 9/1844, on Bold Camp Creek in Wise Co., VA., died 1935, was the daughter of David and Virginia Short Mullins. She married Bartley Hollyfield, also of Bold Camp, in 1863. She joined the ORB church in her yough and was a member until her death. She was totally blind the last years of her life. She was the mother of 5 children; 2 died in infancy, 2 still living. Her son, Marlin A. Hollyfield died in Jan. 1916 at age 33. Her daughter, Mrs Nancy A. Mullins, was living in 1938. Her son, William Jefferson Hollyfield, age 74, was still living in 1938; he had been a member of the ORB church for many years. Her husband, also a member of the ORB church, died in 1912, at age 72. She lived with her son, Marlin, until his death, then lived most of the time with a granddaughter, Mrs. Arminta Hollyfield Potter. Written, Daniel Bartley Hollyfield, her grandson whom she had reared, along with his two sisters, Arminta and ??, after their mother's death when Daniel Bartley Hollyfield was 8 years old.

AMBURGEY, Cordelia born 1862, died 1/31/1938, joined the ORB church in 1896, at the Rebecca Church on Beaver. Apparently the Thornton Church was her home church. Written by daughter, Carrie Amburgey. [The obituary includes a long note written by Cordelia Amburgey 2 years before her death, in which she admonishes her children not to grieve for her and to meet her in heaven. No other family details].

HOGSTON, Julia born 7/28/1877, died 3/13/1938, was the daughter of William and Virginia Bentley Hogston. She married Dave Sexton who died in 1932; they had 11 children, 7 still living, all married. Written by Polly C. Webb.

ADAMS, Ben Jack born 4/3/1856, died 6/21/1938, married Elizabeth Craft, known as "Aunt Lincoln," at an early age. They had 8 sons and four daughters, 1 son died young; his wife preceded him in death. He joined the ORB church at Thornton ca 1902 and was ordained to preach afterward. He made his home with his daughter, Delcie who married Byron Kincer. Written by James L. Wright.

AMBURGEY, Green born 5/16/1863, died 2/5/1938, was married to Rose Bowen. They had one child, both Rose Bowen Amburgey and their child preceded him in death. He married Pollyann Everidge, who was still living, as was his brother, Seymore Amburgey of Bath, KY. He left the following inscription on the back of his songbook: "God forgave my sins, March 23, 1932 and I joined the Mayking Baptist Church, April 17, 1932 and was baptised (sic), May 22, 1932." Written by his brother, Wesley Amburgey

SMALLWOOD, B. F. born 10/26/1854, died 2/20/1933, married Elizabeth Adams. They had 9 children, 8 living. He joined the ORB church 10/3/1901 and was a member until his death; he was an Elder. Written by his son, Adam Smallwood.

HOPKINS, John born in Ashe Co., NC, on 12/27/1854, died 11/8/1924, was the son of W. R. and Rosa Phillips Hopkins. His parents moved to the Beaver section of Ky. In 1872, he married Hannah Osborn. He and his wife joined the Joppa Church in June 1873. He entered the ministry in October 1873 and was ordained an Elder shortly thereafter. Rosa P. Hopkins died 11/8/1924; he married Rebecca Turner, who passed away 1/25/1926. On 5/5/1626, he married Ollie Osborn, who survived him along with sons, John, Melvin, Joseph and Solomon of Wise, Va. and daughters, Mrs. R. L. Baker of Keokee, Va, and Mrs. J. L. Newsome of Vergie, KY, 54 grandchildren, and 76 great grandchildren. Written by G. Bennet Adams.

1895 Minutes of the 18th Annual Meeting of The Three Forks of Powel's River, Primitive Baptist Association, held with Oak Grove Church, Lee Co., VA, August 23,24,25.

LIPPS, Elder M. T., born in Shady Valley, Johnson Co., TN, 11-4-1815, died 9-22-1894, married Elizabeth Davenport 11-29-1835 in Bakersville, N.C. His wife died July 2, 1895, both are buried in Granger Co., TN. The family moved to Guest's Station (now Coeburn), VA in 1838 and resided there the remainder of his life. They had 10 children, 8 living. He joined the Primitive Baptist Church in 1844/45 and was authorized to preach 8-28-1845 and was ordained in Nov. 1846 by Alexandria Vance and Silas Ratliff. In 1856 he was elected county and circuit court clerk and held that office for 13 years. He was also elected to the Va. House of Representatives in 1873 and served for 2 sessions. Written by J. M. Hill.

1905 Minutes of the 46th Annual Meeting of The Union Association of Old Regular Baptists, held with Russell Prater Church, Buchanan County, VA, Sept. 15, 16, 17.

DEEL, James H., born 8-11-1823 in Buchanan Co., VA. He married Vicy Lockard, 2/2/1842 who died 6/29/1905. He was a faithful church member for 58 years.

1906 Minutes of the 47th Annual Meeting of The Union Association of Old Regular Baptists, held with The Bethel Church, Letcher Co., Ky, September 14-16, 1906.

FRANCISCO, G. W., the son of Louis Francisco, was born in Scott Co., Va, 11/4/1829, died 3/6/1906. He came to Pike Co., Ky in boyhood, where me met and married Zarrilda Osborn, daughter of Judge Jeremiah Osborn, June 1853. They had 9 children, four boys and five girls, all living at the time of his death. Zarrilda Osborn Francisco died 1/25/1888. G. W. Francisco married Ceatty Cook, Widow of Elder Solomon Cook of Floyd Co., Ky. They had one child, a daughter, age 15. He joined the Cool Spring Church of the Old Regular Baptist church 6/1880 and served as either deacon or clerk until the time of the great divide. Being a firm believer in a "Free Salvation" he withdrew from the unorthodox party and united with the Old Elkhorn church in which he served as deacon until his death.

BOWLING,John D. was born 9/22/1837, died 3/4/1906. He was married to Winnie Craft; they had 13 children, 4 boys, 9 girls. He joined the ORB Church in 1867. He was Clerk of Mt. Zion Church. Written by J. C. Swindall.

WEBB, Mary Susan, was born in Letcher Co., Ky 12/23/1865m died 1/7/1905. She married Riley Webb in 1889; they had 7 children, two of whom died in infancy. Written by Riley Webb.

HORN, Nancy J. was the daughter of Sarah and Smith Mullins. She married Elder F. M. Horn, 9/29/1881. She died 8/27/1906, She had 15 children, four of whom died in infancy. Written by J. C. Swindall.

1907 Minutes of the 48th Annual Meeting of The Union Association of Old Regular Baptists, held with The Rebecca Church, Pike Co., Ky, September 20-22, 1907.

POWELL, Hulda E. born 4/1/1864, died 3/13/1907, leaving her husband, 2 sons and a daughter. She was the daughter of James and Elizabeth McPeak. She married Elder George Powell, 2/4/1881; they had 5 children, two of whom are deceased. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1901. Written by Elder J. C. Swindall

WRIGHT, Lurena, born 4/23/1845 in Pound, Va, was the daughter of James and Polly Bolling. She died 7/3/1907. She married Hiram Wright of Letcher County, Ky., 3/10/1866 and became a citizen of that county. She was the mother of 10 children, four boys and six girls. She joined the Bethel Church of the Old Regular Baptists July 1883 and remained a faithful member until her death.

1908 Minutes of the 48th Annual Meeting of The Union Association of Old Regular Baptists, held with The Church at Longfork, Dickenson Co., Va., Sept. 18,19,20, 1908.

SWINDALL, Polly was born in Ash Co., N.C. in 1837, died 5/1/1907. She was the daughter of Joseph and Patsy Phipps. At age 14 she united with the old Regular Baptist Church. She was married to John W. Swindall at age 16. She was mother to 13 children, six boys and seven girls. Her husband, three sons, and 2 daughters preceded her in death. Her remaining children are: Mahlon R. Swindall, Rufus B. Swindall , Elder J. C. Swindall, Mrs. U. K. Grizzle, Mrs. Lydia Hibbitts, Mrs. N. A. Dotson, Mrs. Emma Beverly, widow, and Mrs. Vie Hopkins. Written by L. M. Vanover.

KISER, Caroline, born 8/5/1866, died 3/27/1908, was the daughter of Samuel E.. and Zilpha Rose. She married Garland Kiser and they had 5 children, all alive at the time of her death. Written by Elder H. N. Rose.

TURNER, Sarah was born 12/8/1891 and died 9/1/1905 at age 14. She was the daughter of Charles and Hettie Turner.

RAMSEY, Una was born in Russell Co., Va. in 831. She was the mother of 14 children, there having preceded her in death. Her husband was Rainwater Ramsey. She joined the United Baptist Church in 1877, afterward she became dissatisfied with their doctrine and joined the Regular Baptists at Caney Fork in Dickenson Co., Va. in 1906. Written by Roland Stanley.

DOVIS, Sarah, born 8/8/1861, died 3/26/1908, was the daughter of Soloman and Mahala Wright. She married Thomas F. Dovis; they had 3 children. She joined the old Regular Baptist Church in 1898 and remained a faithful member until her death. Written by Elder W. R. Balling (Bolling?)

COLLEY, Winnie was born in Russell Co., Va on Dumps Creek 5/7/1880, died 5/8/1908. She was the daughter of Elijah and Jane Breeding. She married J. B. Colley at age 15 years, with Jonas Rasnick officiating at the wedding. They had two children, Cora Colley and Richard D. Colley. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in august 1907 and was baptized by Tira McFadden into the fellowship of the church at Russell Fork, near the mouth of Little Fox Creek. Written by R. D. Murphy.

BACK, John W. was born 7/6/1849, died 6/18/1906. He married Lucy Ann Suffen; they had 12 children, seven boys and five girls, two of whom preceded him in death. He joined the Baptist church 8/16/1901, Written by W. R. Balling. (Bolling?)

1914 Minutes of the 55th Annual Session of the Union Association of Old Regular Baptist (sic) of Jesus Christ, held with The Little Hope Church, Dickenson County, Va, Sept. 18,19,20. Elder J. C. Swindall, Moderator, Norland, Va; Elder Joe Hall, Clerk, Dry Creek, Ky., J. H. Casebolt, Assistant Clerk, Virgie, Ky.

AUSTIN, Margaret, born 6/30/1844, died 5/30/1914, was the daughter of Jesse and Margaret Austin. Obit was written by her sister, M. E. Bradley.

HAMILTON, Sarah born 7/28/1869, died 10/8/1908, was the daughter of Jackson and Marfaert Stallard. She married J. R. Hamilton ca 1888; they had 7 children, all still living. She joined the ORB church at Birchfield and was baptized by Elder John H. Riggs in Nov. 1905. Written by S. J. Baker.

WEBB, Francis born 12/7/1890, died 1/22/1914, married Nelson Webb, 10/8/1878 (sic); they had 11 children; 3 died in infancy. She joined the ORB Church in June 1908. Her husband also was a church member. Written by Bennett Adams.

MULLINS, R. M. born 1/20/1870, died 7/24/1914, married Ellen Potter 4/10/1861 (sic); they had 11 children, 8 still living. Written by Samuel Wheatley

POTTER, Patsy born in Pike Co., Ky on 5/7/1828, died 3/19/1914, was the daughter of Ben Potter. She Married John Mullins ca 1850; they had 7 children, 4 still living. She joined the ORB church ca 1875. Written by Samuel Wheatley.

HOLLINS, Susie, the daughter of Benjamin (sic) Susannah Potter, was born on Elkhorn Creek in Letcher Co., Ky. In 1836, died 6/17/1914. She married Lafayette Bentley in 1860; they had 3 children, 2 girls, 1 boy. Mr. Bentley died in 1866. She married James Hollins in 1870; they had 3 children. She was a member of Pine Grove ORB Church for 33 years. Written by W. H. Ratliff.

DALE, Elihu born 8/20/1845, died 4/13/1914, married 3 times but there was no record of his first marriage. Second, he married Jane Lee; they had 8 children, 6 boys, 2 girls, 3 of these deceased. Jane Lee Dale was a member of the Bull Creek ORB church for several years before her death. Third, Elihu Dale married Dideema Clevinger; they had 3 children, 2 are still living. He joined the church on the 2nd Saturday of Oct. 1908 and was baptized by Elder D. C. Church. Written by M. R. O'Quin

BENTLEY,John born in Pike Co., Ky on 5/20/1884, died 4/15/1914, married Mandy (Maudie) Fletcher. They had 5 children, 4 still living. He joined the Pine Grove ORB church and was baptized by Elder R. H. Holbrook. He was ordained a deacon and served most of 3 years. His wife was still living. The last song he tried to sing was "Oh sing to me of Heaven when I am call to die, sing songs of holy ecstasy to waft my should on high." Written by his mother, Francis Bentley.

O'QUINN, John W. born 5/7/1843, died 8/1911. He joined the Primitive Baptist Church and was baptized into fellowship of the Johnson Bottom Church of Washington Association. He stayed with them until they departed from the old time faith of fathers and went to preaching the doctrine of fatalism then he lifted his letter and went to the Cedar Grove ORB Church. He was firm believer of free salvation by Grace. He said many times that he never swore an oath after he was 8 years old and was never intoxicated on any strong drink but once during his 98 years. Written by his widow, Mary O'Quin

DUTY, W. H. was born 2/11/1841, died 10/21/1913. He married Martha Barnett ca 1865; they had 8 sons and 1 daughter; 1 son and 1 daughter died in infancy; the others still living. Martha Barnett Duty died 1/3/1890. W. H. Duty married Nancy Compton on 3/24/1891; they had 3 they had 3 they had 3 sons and 3 daughters, the sons all died in infancy. W. H. and Nancy Compton Duty joined the ORB Church in 1600(sic). Written by his son, C. M. Duty.

PRESSLEY, James H. was born 4/16/1887, died 1/18/1914, in Lawrence Co., Ky., was the son of J. J. and Margaret Pressley. Ca 1897, The Pressley's moved to Dickenson Co., VA where James H. grew to manhood and was a "nice and respectable citizen." He was survived by his wife, 4 children, his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. His death was due to appendicitis for which he initially had refused an operation. After several days, he agreed to the surgery, but it was too late. He had a brother named George. His wife's name was Florence He had a sister named Maggie Owens, who wrote the lengthy obituary which chronicles his illness and his eventually successful effort to obtain salvation through praying with Tyra McFadin and on his own.

1918 Minutes of the 2nd Annual Meeting of The Friendship Association of Old Regular Baptists Church of Jesus Christ, held with McDowell Co., W.VA

JUSTUS, Lucuda wife of Hiram Layme, birth and death date unknown. She joined the Regular Baptist Church in 1867 and was baptized in August 1867 by Rev. Gable Riffe. She was the mother of 4 children, 3 living.

LAYME, Hiram was born 1\30\1843, died 3\14\1918. He joined the Sulphur Spring Church in 1867. He married Lucuda Justus; they had 2 daughters and 2 sons, 3 still living. He was baptized by Reb. Gable Riffe in August 1867. Written by George W. Charles, Hurly, VA.

ENGLAND, Lloyd Henry was born 1/22/1875, died 8/13/1918. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church and was baptized 4 days before he died. Written by Blaine England.

LESTER, Lizzie was born in Buchanan Co., VA. 2/9/1869. She married Elisha Lester 4/7/1894. They had 12 children, 9 boys and 3 girls, two of whom died in infancy. She joined the Regular Baptist Church 10/16/1914 and was baptized by W.R. Estep at Panther, W.VA. Written by Elder Thomas Lester.

BERRY, Floyd was born 6/22/1816. He was the son of John and Susan Perry. He married Polly Ann C. at age 25. They had 9 children, five girls; and 4 boys, six of whom are living. He joined the Regular Baptist Church 10/10/1903 and served as Clerk about 10 years. Written by Perry Cline

1920 Minutes of the 61st Annual Session of The Union Association of the Old Regular Baptist of Jesus Chrust, held with Caney Fork Church in Dickenson Co., VA, Sept. 17-20, 1920.

MULLINS, Lear born 10/29/1906, died 10/21/1918, was the daughter of Patton and Olley Mullins. She was survived by her parents, 6 brothers and 1 sister. Written by her Grandmother, Annie Mullins Clay

HOWELL, William D. b 12/30/1868, died 10/8/1919. He was a member of the ORB Church, having united with the Bethel Church in Letcher Co., KY, and was baptized the 2nd Sunday in December 1888 by Elder William R. Craft. He had been a preacher for 30 years. He was buried in the Elkhorn City Cemetery. Written by A. L. Belcher

HOLBROOKS, Alifair born 6/29/1873, died 3/2/1920, was the daughter of Smith and Sallie Mullins. She married George Holbrooks; they had 4 children. She was survived by her husband and 2 children. She was a member of the Pilgrims Rest ORB Church for over 30 years. Written by Willie S. Mullins.

ADKINS, Nancy born 1852, died 6/28/1920, was the daughter of Winright and Sarah Adkins. She married M. S. Hopkins in 1870; they had 4 sons and 9 daughters, 8 living, as was her husband. She joined the ORB church and was baptized the 1st Saturday in March 1908. Written by G. W. Powell

DOTSON, Rorales born 6/15/1872, died 11/7/1918, was married to David Dotson, 3/7/1889; they had 5 sons and 8 daughters, 4 sons and 5 daughters till living, as was her husband. She joined the ORB Church at Mount Zioin Church in May 1898. Written by her husband, David Dotson.

MILLER, Oscar born 4/24/1883, died 11/24/1918, joined the ORB church at Mount Zion. He was survived by his father, mother, and brothers and sisters. Written by J. W. Stallard.

BAKER, William J. born 7/21/1851, died 2/28/1918, was the son of John and Elizabeth Baker. He married Polly Mullins; they had 10 children, 7 living, as was his wife. He joined the ORB Church in 1905 and was ordained deacon in The Birchfield Church where he remained to the end of his life. Written by R. A. Baker

BELCHER, Amy born 3/1/1872, died 4/23/1920, was the daughter of Judge Bart Belcher. She married A. M. Phipps of Praise, Ky. She was survived by her husband, 6 sons and 2 daughters. She joined the ORB church and was baptized 5/7/1918 at Praise, KY. Written by A. L. Belcher

BELCHER, Augusta born 1874, died 1/2/1920, was married to G. W. Belcher. They had nine children. She was a member of the ORB Church. Written by her husband, G. W. Belcher.

CLEVINGER, Fred born 11/25/1838, died 2/19/1920, was married to Polly McCleanahan ca 1860. They had 10 children, 7 still living. He joined the ORB Church at Bull Creek ca 1880 and served there as a deacon for the last 25 years of his life. Four of his children were members of the ORB Church. Written by G. W. Stiltner

ROWE, Betheny born ca 1875, died 1920. She joined the the ORB Church ca 1916. She married Sherd Rowe, ca 1894; they had 7 sons and 2 daughters, the 7 sons were still living. Written by Gilbert Looney

SLONE, Eliza Ann born 4/4/1865, died 7/2/1919, married Morgan Slone; they had 10 children, 6 still living. She joined the ORB church in Sept. 1906. Written by Lendo Clevinger.

ROWE, Elizabeth born 1/19/1849, died 10/3/1919, was married to James S. Rowe, 11/12/1870. The had 7 children, 6 still living. She joined the ORB Church at Pine Grove Church in 1904 and was baptized by Elder Doc Bartley. She was buried on Rockhouse Fork of Marrowbone Creek, Pike Co., Ky. Written by Mellie Bentley

ADKINS, Nelse born 7/20/1861, died 10/21/1919, married Linda Roberson; they had 4 sons, and 2 daughters, 5 still living. He joined the ORB church at Greasy Creek Church and was a member there about 9 years before moving his letter to Rockhouse Church ca 1915. Written by Grant Epling

YATES, Samuel born 6/10/1842, died 2/16/1918, married Sarah Deel ca 1865; they had 2 daughters and 5 sons, five still living. Sarah (Deel) Yates preceded him in death. He joined the ORB Church ca 1888 and lived a member until the divide when he went off with the hard shell side and remained with them until he became dissatisfied then he came back by acknowledgement in the presence of the church. Thereafter he was a member of the Russell Prater Church. Written by Elder D. C. Church and J. M. Gibson

QUINLEY, James Henderson born 3/1/18/46, died 7/11/1919, was survived by his wife, 2 daughters and many grandchildren. He joined the ORB Church. He devoted the last 3 years of his life to reading the Bible. Written by his grandson, Bart B. Belcher

HOLBROOKS, Mary born 7/14/1877, died 2/21/1919, was married to William Holbrooks in 1911; they had 5 children, still living, as was her husband. She was a member of the ORB church for 3 years. Written by F. H. Polly.

1924 Minutes of the 65th Annual Session of the Union Association, held with the Lebanon Church of Omaha, Va, Sept. 19,20,21, 1924.

STILTNER, Vesta born on Knox Creek, 2/27/1848, died 3/21/1917, was the daughter of Sammy Smith. She joined the ORB Church in 1864. She married William H. Looney; they had no? children. Wm. H. Looney "got killed" and she married Jeff Stiltner; they had 2 children, still living, as was Jeff Stiltner. Written by her youngest son, Green Stiltner.

ADKINS, Josephine born in 1861, died 8/3/1923, married Peter Adkins, who was still living. They had 10 children, 6 still living. Her youngest daughter died 3/26/1924 and before she died she told her brothers and sisters that she'd seen a beautiful angel in the window and recognized it as her mother, Josephine Adkins. She had a daughter named Eva who lived in Virginia. She had a son named Perry. She indicated that she wanted G. W. Powell, Thomas Thacker, James Sanders and John A. Damron to preach her funeral. She was a member of the Rock House Church. Written by Grant Epling.

CHURCH, Pearlie born 9/15/1893, died 11/11/1918, married Huling Church; they had no children. She joined the ORB Church in 1913. Her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister were living at the time of her death; 2 of her brothers had joined the church; the other siblings, "...are still wandering in sin..." Written by her brother, James Church.

CHURCH, Lewis born 3/7/1851, died 4/24/1924, married Mary Morris, 3/30/1880; they had 6 children, four still living, as was his wife, Mary. He joined the ORB church in 1918; was baptized by James Church. Written by his son, James Church

BAKER, Jane born 9/5/1853, died 2/16/1924, was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Baker. She married James Vanover 8/1/1873; they had 6 daughters and 4 sons. She joined the ORB church in July 1892. She was "afflicted" for several years. Written by Ira Mullins, Coeburn, VA

BENTLEY, Nancy b: 1860, died 4/20/1922, was the daughter of Solomon and Matilda Bentley. She married Elder F. M. Adington in 1880; they had 7 children, 5 living. She joined the Little Zion ORB Church in 1885. She had sons named, Johnnie and Calvin. Written by her daughter Carrie Adington Hall.

CHAPMAN, Alice born 8/24/1875 died 5/2/1917, married Bud Chapman 1888, when she was age 13; they had 4 sons, and 6 daughters, 7 still living. She joined the ORB Church in 1914 and was baptized by Mat Justice. Her husband was not a church member; 2 daughters and 1 son were not church members; the other children were. Written by her brother J. B. May

SMITH, Hester died at age 90, ca 1924. She married Jessie Smith who preceded her in death. They had 9 children, 3 still living. She joined the ORB Church ca 1864. Written by J. B. May.

DEEL, Sarah A, the daughter of James H. Deel, Sr. and Vicey Deel, was born 3/29/1857, died 4/25/1916. She married James H. Deel, 9/13/1879; they had 1 daughter. She joined the ORB Church April 13, 1916 at a church service in her home, held there because she was too ill to attend regular services. She was carried to the river on a frame and baptized by Elder D. C. Church. She was survived by her husband, her daughter, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Written by Wiley O'Quin

STILTNER, Melvina born 3/9/1844, died in 1922, was married to G. W. Stiltner. They had 3 daughters; and 6 sons, 8 children still living. She joined the Little Mary ORB church in 1915 and was baptized by Elder Mat Justice. Written by her granddaughter, Eula Stiltner.

MAY, Mitchel born 8/22/1834, died 8/27/1924, married Rebecca Blackburn; they had 10 daughters, 3 sons, 8 still living. He joined the ORB church in 1912. He went blind in 1921 and "could not help himself." Written by his daughter, Alabanka Stiltner.

McCOY, Lottie born 2/7/1882, died 3/14/1924, was the daughter of Marion and Rebecca McCoy. She married Lee Stanley, 8/2/1906; they had 7 children, 6 still living. She joined the ORB Church ca 1900. Her father, husband, 7 children, 7 brothers, and 3 sisters were living at the time of her death. "She was afflicted for several years but bore her afflictions with patience. She moved to Elkhorn City, Ky and got burned out and came back to the old home and took very ill and died at the home of her brother, Emory McCoy. Written by Ira Mullins, Coeburn, Va.

1931 Minutes of the Union Association of Old Regular Baptists of Jesus Christ, 72nd Annual Session, held with Sandy Ridge Church, St. Paul, VA, Sept. 18,19 & 20

BAKER, Martha Jane born 6/2/1861, died 5/14/1928, was married to Charlie Baker in 1877. Charlie Baker died in 1884. They had 2 sons and 1 daughter. Martha Jane Baker married Riley Hash in 1886; they had 6 daughters and 2 sons. 2 children died in infancy. She was survived by her husband, Riley Hash and 9 children. She joined the ORB church the 2nd Saturday in November 1905 and was a member until her death. Written by her son, Samuel J. Baker

COLEMAN, Jane born 8/29/1940, died 4/26/1887, was the daughter of Stephen and Nancy Coleman. She married Elisha Boyd, 11/12/1864; they had 6 sons and 2 daughters. One son preceded her in death. She joined the ORB Church and was baptized by Elder Lewis Edwards. Written by her daughter, Martha Ann Deel

ARBINGTON, Brice. E. born 4/10/1868, died 11/7/1928, was married to Louisa Deel 4/12/1888. He was survived by his wife, 3 sons and 4 daughters, all married except the youngest daughter. He joined the ORB Church 7/4/1897 and was baptized 4/19/1897. "This was before the divide and he remained a faithful member, and when the divide came he stood firm and lived in the faith until he died." He had a daughter named Louvenia Viers who owned a store. The writer states, "So put your trust in Him for He careth for you, and, Ida, remember He is a husband to the widow and a father to the orphan if we only trust Him..." This suggests that the wife's name was Ida although it is listed earlier as Louisa. The obituary does not further explain this mystery. The obituary was written by a close neighbor, M. V. Owens.

COLLINS, John was born about 1866 and was the father of 8 children. He was a member of the ORB Church. Written by his daughter-in-law, Lucy Collins.

BARTLEY, Jane Gibson, born 12/231892, died 10/10/1929, was the daughter of Andy and Liddie Bartley. She married Willie Gibson 9/2/1907; they had 6 sons and 3 daughters. She was survived by her husband, 4 sons and 2 daughters. She joined the Pine Grove Church in 1916 and was baptized by Elder Tom Thacker. Her husband, Willie Gibson was an ORB minister. Written by J. M. Gibson.

GIBSON, James born 1/17/1841, died 7/6/1930, was married first to Almeda Bartley. They had 8 daughters and 2 sons. He was survived by 4 daughters and 2 sons. He enlisted in the Civil War 8/9/1862 and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He joined the Pine Grove Church of the ORB ca 1878. After the death of his first wife, Almeda Bartley Gibson, he married Jane Jeffers who also joined the Pine Grove ORB Church in 1919. "They both lived faithful members of the Pine Grove Church until they decided to go to the United States Baptist Church. Then he and Sister Jane were given off in an arm from the Cowpen Church on the 1st Saturday in December 1924 and was organized with the arm that composed the Little Olive Church at Carmen, Ky, of which he lived a faithful member until the death angel called him away." Written by his nephew, J. M. Gibson.

OBITUARIES

The Samaria Church of Dingess, West Virginia Minutes of 1975

 

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SMITH, Thomas J. b: Feb 12 1909 in Pike Co Ky d: Nov 29 1974; s/o the late George and Nancy (Casey) Smith; md: Mary SPENCER; 2 boys, Scottie L. of Lexington, Ky; and Ronnie Gene of McCarr, Ky. Member of the Enon Church of Old Regular Baptist.

CLINE, Johnnie b: Jul 22 1923 d: Sep 4 1975; he leaves his wife, Oretha (Maynard) Cline; his mother, Virgie Cline; 3 brothers and five sisters: Walker of Inez, ky; Arthur of Lovely, Ky; Jerry of Jackson, Mich; Myrtle Moore of Columbus, OH; Liddie Fletcher, Hazel Muncy and Vinie Pauley all of Lovely, Ky; and Mary Ellen Jude of Mt Sterling Ky; one brother deceased, Oscar Cline, Columbus, OH. baptized on Apr 14 1968 by Elders Milford Lowe and Willis Dials. Joined the Buck Creek Old Regular Baptist Church.

PAULEY, Wilda b: Oct 18 1891 d: Sep 15 1974 in Louisa General Hospital; d/o Ambrose and Ellen (Fields) Pauley; She leaves two brothers; Shadel Pauley and Lacey Pauley of Beauty, Ky; and one sister, Maude Lowe of Pikeville, Ky; her husband, Peter Dials d: Oct 1969; 14 children; the first two, being twin girls, were born dead; one child, Effie, died at age 9 days old; and Jerome died Jul 28 1966; leaving 10 children, girls: Nona Mills, Mary Ellen Moore and Hattie Mae Castle of Inez, Ky; and Oma Muncy and Gladys Marie Dials of Beauty, Ky; boys: Ellis of Jenny Wiley Rest Home in Prestonsburg, Ky; Burgess of St. Albans, WVA; John of Columbus, OH; Acie of Medicine Lodge, Kansas; and Elmer of Inez, Ky. She was baptized in the winter of 1917, in the waters of Three Forks of Wolf Creek, by Elder Jeff Fields. She placed her membership with the Sidney Church, in 1932 she moved her membership to Leannah Church so they could organize Buck Creek Church; only one member of that body still survives, Elder Shadle Pauley.

ROBINSON, Tom b: Mar 9 1903 d: Jan 11 1975; md: Tina McCOY d: Oct 10 1971; 8 children, the oldest, Hayes Robinson, d: Mar 23 1975; leaving 4 girls: Marie Lowe, Myrtie Preece, Betty Jean Griffey and Nadine Preece; 3 sons: Rush, Charles, and Billy Robinson; he leaves 2nd Md: Fannie McCOY, 5 sisters: Norma Cline, Mary Fields, Pearlie Cline, Ivory Robinson and Irene Griffey; 2 brothers: Henry and Ira Robinson. He and Tina both were baptized Aug 1946 by Elders J. L. Nichols and Elder Eldon Maynard. Tom as ordained as Deacon, also served the Church as Treasurer, and was Clerk of the Church for a several years. They both joined the Leannah Church of Old Regular Baptist.

FARLEY, Lawrence b: Mar 21 1903 d: Jan 21 1975; md: Nolie Mae HUNT, Dec 31 1931; 15 children, 2 deceased; leaving 8 girls: Barbara Williamson and Judy Stanley both of Sidney, Ky; Ollie Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio; Daisy Sesco of Hatfield, Ky; Connie Huddle of McCarr, Ky; Cleo Farley of Hardy, Ky; Patty Luster of Sabiana, Ky; 5 boys: Harold of Forest Hills, Ky; James and Charles of Cincinnati, OH; Donnie and Jerry of Hardy, Ky. He was baptized May 1973 by Jimmy Deeley and Willis Lowe. Member of the Narrows Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist.

SMITH, George Washington md: Dasie WELLS; 2 boys one girl, both boys deceased, leaving his girl: Mary Luster of Borderland, WVa. Member of the Narrows Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist.

PINSON, Aaron Henry b: Aug 14 1897 in Pike Co., Ky d: at age 77 yrs 11 mo., and 21 days; s/o Boon and Matilda (Sherman) Pinson both deceased; md: Vangie TAYLOR; 4 children, one deceased, leaving 3 girls: Matilda Thompson of McCombs, Ky; Margaret Morrison of Varney, Ky; and Minnie Scalf of McCombs, Ky; also one brohter, Ben of Turkey Creek, Ky; 2 sisters, Bertha Pinson and Easter Nichols both of McCombs, Ky. Baptized Nov 5, 1972 by Elders Andrew Maynard and H. Jimmy Deeley. Joined the Apple Orachard Church of Old Regular Baptist.

MAYNARD, Brookie b: Nov 27 1901 at Myrtle, WVa d: Nov 8 1974; d/o the late Elder Hi Maynard and Elizabeth Runyon; md: Elder W. C. Hay, deceased; 6 children, Maynard of Naugatuck, WVa; Ethan of Kent Washington; Edwin and Hazel Green of ala; Mrs. James E. (Virginia) Gillman of Okeechobee, Fla; Mrs. Basil (Martha) Anglin of Niles, Mich; Mrs. Arlice (Louise) Peaden of Pahokee, Fla; also 2 brothers: A. J. Maynard of St. Petersburg, Fla; and Sam Maynard of Greenup, Ky; one sister: Mrs. Bryan (Nancy) Butcher of Pecks Mill, WVa. Member of the Rebecca Church of Old Regular Baptist, was baptized Aug 1918 by Elder Ester Hopkins.

SESCO, Victoria d/o the late Patric (Uncle Pat) and Aunt Ruthie (Bowling) Sesco; b: Mar 11 1905 at Pisco, Ky. d: Feb 11 1975; md: Landon Elkins, Sep 23 1925 d: Dec 28 1962; 2 children: Quinton Elkins of Toler, Ky; and Mrs. Bettie Mae Page of Columbus, Ohio; 2nd md: Van Maynard on Aug 17 1971; also leaves her husband, Van; a grandson, Kirby elkins; 2 brothers; Merion Sesco of Chateroy, WVa and Westle Sesco of New Camp Ky; 3 sisters: Lucinda Ray of Varney, Ky; Lassie Parsons of Piso, Ky; and Bonnie Hammie of Cincinnati, Ohio; she was baptized on Mar 14 1953 by Elder Emmitt Case and Elder Jonah E. Williamson. She joined the Pilgrim's Church of Old Regular Baptist.

BURGETT, Jr., Julius (J.C.) b: Aug 25 1930 at Turkey Creek, Ky d: Feb 8 1975 at his home; s/o Julius and Mimie Burgett; he leaves, two sons, Larry and Tommy Burgett; 2 sisters and one brother; his wife, Betty PAULEY died 7 yrs ago. He was baptized by Elder Willis Lowe and Elder Robert L. Robinson about 6 yrs ago. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church.

VARNEY, Agnes b: Jun 16 1890 d: May 27 1975, d/o A. H. and Nancy (West) Varney; the widow of William French Blackburn whom she md: 1906; she leaves, one son: William F. Blackburn of Forest Hills, Ky; and 8 girls: Pauline Lowe of Forest Hills, Ky; Mrs. L. W. Stanley of East Beckley, WVa; Mrs. J.K. Hoskins of Pikeville, Ky; Mrs. Tony Stedle and Mrs. Jim Weiderhold of Detroit, Mich; Mrs. John D. Potter of North Tazewell, Va; Mrs. Milford (Emogene) Bryant of Langley, Ky; and Anna Grace Rumler of Lexington, Ky; also one sister, Bertha Wilson, and a brother, C. B. Varney both of Forest Hills, Ky. Member of the Salem Church of Old Regular Baptist.

TAYLOR, Bamie b: Nov 13 1887 d: Jan 28 1974 d/o the late Elder J. E. and Sophia (Maynard) Taylor; md: the late Julis S. Stepp, Aug 26 1907 at Jarad, Ky; 7 children; one deceased, leaving: W. W. Stepp of Pikeville, Ky; Pearl Collins of South Shore, Ky; sophia Keibler of Maloneton, Ky; Conder Stepp of Pikeville, Ky; Warren Stepp of Winchester, Ky; and May James of Amloneton, Ky; also leaves one brother, Jordon Taylor of Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Pikeville, Ky; 4 sisters, Fanny Hale of Varney, Ky; Vangie Pinson of McCombs, Ky; Angie Maynard of Turkey Creek, Ky; and Georgia Nannie Hale of Oklawaha, Fla; deceased brohters and sisters: Wallace and Evertt died in infancy; Mrs. Anna Pack, Thomas N. Taylor and John D. Taylor. Baptized Mar 1967 by Elder Edwin May and Elder Lloyd Sesco. Joined the Bent Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist.

MAY, Nancy A. b: Mar 5 1887 in Pike Co, Ky; d: Sep 25 1974 in the Williamson Memorial Hospital; d/o Samuel and Mahalley Jane (Thacker) May; md: Peter NORMAN, May 14 1903; 8 girls 2 boys; 5 deceased, leaving: Nona Hensley, Martha Wilson, Marie Jarrell, Sarah Ann Norman, Robert Clarence Norman and a step-son, Glenn Norman. Member of the Sadis Church of Old Regular Baptist at Delbarton, WVa.

NORMAN, Mary O. b: Jan 12 1912, Pike Co, Ky d/o Peter and Nancy Ann (May) Norman d: Jan 15 1975; md: Harvey J. CURRY; one girl, Mrs. Jettie Ratliff of Tampa, Fla; baptized on Jun 30 1957 by Elders Mose Maynard and Harrison Bevins. Joined the Sardis Church of Old Regular Baptist.

ROBINETTE, Elzie b: Mar 6 1922 d/o Elbert and Bertha (Canada) Robinette; md: Leonard SESCO, Mar 9 1940; 10 boys 2 girls: Lowell T., Bobby J., Leonard, Jr., John Wayne, James Ferrell, Vernon, Kenneth, and Debbie Sesco, all of Hatfield, Ky; Elbert R. of Toler, Ky; Earnest of Turkey Creek, Ky; Dorsie Fletcher of Chateroy, WVa; and Harold of Varney, Ky. She also leaves brothers and sisters: Earl, Roland, and Joe all of Varney, Ky.; Allie Maye Walters of Hatfield, Ky; Lizzie Blackburn of Sidney, Ky; Almeda Johnson of Rawl, WVa; Eunice McCoy of Grand Prairie, TX; and Lucille McCoy of Texarkana, TX. Joined the Pilgrim's Home Church of Old Regular Baptist, was baptized by Elder J. E. Williamson and Millis Roberts.

HOPKINS, Robert Austin b: Jan 12 1902 in Stella, Va s/o the late James Austin and Martha (Lawless) Austin; md: Della Ruby HOPKINS; 4 children, he leaves his wife, 3 sons: Alex M., Thomas J. and Billy G. Hopkins; one girl: Mildred M. Miskill of Norfolk, Va; 5 brothers and two sisters. Baptized by Elder Jonah Bevins and joined the Salem Church of Old Regular Baptist at Goody, Ky on Jul 6 1937.

VARNEY, E. Harold s/o the late A.M. and Maggie (Rutherford) Varney b: Nov 20 1905 d: Mar 3 1975, he was a member of the early pioneer families of Pike Co, Ky; md: Ruth SMITH d/o another family of early settlers of Pike Co., on Oct 16 1946; no children; He was a carpenter by trade; he leaves two brothers and one sister and his wife. He was baptized in 1951 and joined the Mt. Pleasant Church of Old Regular Baptist.

MAYNARD, Peggy d/o the late Mary Ann (Smith) Maynard and Van Maynard, b: Nov 19 1883 d: May 17 1975, md: widow of Ki STATEN; 7 boys 3 girls: Lloyd, Pete and Ireland all deceased, leaving, sons: Oliver of Taylorsville, WVa; Joe, Melvin and Garland all of Delbarton, WVa; girls: Louise Evans, Mary Ann Copley and Charlcie (sic) Staten, all of Delbarton, WVA. Member of the Sardis Old Regluar Baptist Church since Apr 19 1953, they both were baptized by Elder Asa Evans.

SCOTT, Tilda d/o Mark and Emma (Rutherford) Scott, b: Oct 15 1881 in Pike Co., Ky d: Feb 28 1975; md: Rush FARLEY in 1912; 6 children; her husband and 3 children deceased, leaving, 3 girls: Dollie Adkins of McCarr, Ky; Marie Lowe of Ohio; and Maggie Webb of McCarr, Ky. Baptized by Jonah Ester Williamson and J. B. Anderson June 1962. Joined the Old Enon Church of Old Regular Baptist in May 1962.

CLINE, Dixie b: Feb 22 1894 Pike Co Ky d: Mar 19 1975 d/o the late Wayne and Louisa (Runyon) Cline; md: Paul S. ALLEY d: 1970, she leaves 4 daughters: Maxie Wright, Wanda Hall, Hazel Slone and Mable Branham; one brohter, Ellis Cline; 3 sisters: Iva Ray, Goldia Jude and Lillie Maynard. Member of the Pilgrim's Rest Old Regular Baptist Church at Piso, Ky.

SMITH, Nancy J. b: Oct 15 1886 d: Nov 23 1974 md: Moses STANLEY; 13 children, 8 children and her husband deceased; leaving one daughter, Armendie(Harvey) Chapman, three sons: Arlin and George both of Hardy, Ky and Luther address unknown; one sister, Mazie Blackburn and 2 brothers: Kellie and Mack Smith both of Hardy, Ky.

WILLIAMSON, Lillie d/o Rev. and Mrs. G. D. Williamson, b: Nov 17 1894 d: Jan 30 1975; md: Elder Ken VARNEY, Nov 18 1914 d: Jun 2 1969; 7 children, one deceased, Victoria at age 3; leaving sons: William, Lonney, Avery, and Floyd Jr all of Turkey Creek, Ky; and 2 girls: Mary H. Gillman of Worthington, Ohio and Hazel Phillips of Turkey Creek, Ky; also 3 sisters and one brother: Nettie Miller of Otway, Ohio, Niza Booth of Dayton, Ohio; and Carrie Varney of Huntington, WVa; and Floyd of Williamson, WVa; 3 brothers and 3 sisters deceased. Member of the Salem Church Old Regular Baptist Church and was baptized Aug 1932; later she was one of the Charter members who helped organize the Turkey Creek Church, Turkey Creek, Ky.

McCOY, Landon b: Oct 27 1896 d: Jul 16 1975 s/o Harrison and Aunt Smith McCoy; md: Sallie R. McCoy; one son, Edward McCoy, deceased. Member of the Big Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized by Elder J. L. Nichols and Elder Harvey Lowe in 1948.

MOORE, Jr., Sampson J. s/o the late Sampson J. and Mary (Taylor) Moore, Sr. b: Martin Co, Ky Feb 3 1920 d: Apr 17 1975. He leaves his wife, Nellie (Maynard) Moore; 2 sons: Williard T. of Maher, WVa and Danny L. of Detroit, Mich; two girls: Glenna Rae Coleman of Akron, IN; and Shereall Ball of Lenore, WVa; 3 brothers and 4 sisters: Amos of Waverly Ohio; Hi Moore of Stanton, Ky; Willard of Louisa, Ky; Minnie Paloitino of Chattory, WVa; Fannie Bowen of Hode, Ky; Edna Russell of Louisa, Ky; and Ollie Stacy of Crum, WVa. Member of the Little Rosa Church of Old Regular Baptist and was baptized May 12 1963 by Elders Cecil Evans and Andrew Maynard.

GRAVLEY, Kenneth b: Dec 12 1894 at Pulaski, Va d: Apr 20 1975 (Cancer) s/o Peter and mary Gravley; md: Iva CLINE; 4 boys one girl: Lacy of Basisden WVa; Dennis of Huntington, WVa; Keister Ray of Welch WVA; Bennie, deceased; Mrs. Homer Roberson of Baisden WVa. In Aug 1963, he joined the Rosa Church of Old Regular Baptist at Baisden, WVa.

CLINE, Emery b: Jan 13 1908 d: Apr 12 1975 s/o James Oliver and Hopie (Walls) Cline; md: Eunice LESTER Aug 14 1935; 9 children 5 deceased; leaving: Eleanor Cline, Curtis Cline and Christena Rife all of Baisden, WVa; and Arlena Hamerick of Gilbert WVa; also 4 brothers, and 3 sisters: Sampy(sic) Cline, Walter, Silas and Ula Cline all of Baisden, WVa; sisters: Bessie Cline and Lizzie Lester of Basisden, WVa; and Arcie Roberson of Fall Mills, VA. Joined the Rosa Church of Old Regular Baptist in 1952.

YORK, Rhoda Jane b: Dec 22 1889 d: Oct 11 1974; d/o Robert and Louisa (Sturgill) York she was the last survivor of 12 brothers and sisters. She lived her life at Mingo Co., WVa; md: John L. CANTERBURY d: Sept 2 1950; 10 children, 3 girls: Myrtle Ruyon, Mae Newsome and Grace Tanner; 7 boys: Bill d: Apr 4 1975; Charles; Columbus, Harmon and John L., Jr; 2 sons, Albert and Cecil deceased. Joined the Bethany Church of Old Regular Baptist of Lenore, WVA May 30 1935.

McCOY, Velvie d/o the late Thomas and Margaret McCoy; b: Nov 14 1894 d: Jun 30 1975; md: Robert MOORE d: 1923; 2 sons: Berlie McCoy d: 1954 and Willie Moore of Columbus, OH; 2nd md: Almond ROSE d: 1963; one son: J. J. ROSE, Cleveland, Ohio. Joined the Leannan Church of Old Regular Baptist Jun 161932 and was baptized by Elders L. T. Preston adn Shadle Pauley.

McCOY, Belva b: Oct 11 1898 in Pike Co., Ky d/o the late Johnson and Vicy (Varney) McCoy d: Jul 18 1975 in Mira Loma, Calif where she made her home; md: Walter VanSicle, deceased; 6 children, one died in infancy; 2 boys: L. J. of Clovis, New Mexico and Rodney VanSicle address unknown; 3 girls: Mary Vicy Thornsbury of Cucamonga, Calif; Emogene Tamle of Mona Loma, Calif, and Margaret Brady of Waterfield, Ohio; also leaves, 3 sisters: Hattie Mounts of Turkey Creek, Ky; Pricey Jude of Three Forks, Ky; and Mary Pickett of Arlington, Va; one brother: Homer McCoy of Huntington, WVa; one half brohter, William "Bill" McCoy in the Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville, Ky; a half sister, Fannie Trent of Ashland, Ky. Joined the Salem Old Regular Baptist Church in Nov 1918, and was baptized by Elder J. B. Weddington.

SHORTRIDGE, James b: Oct 6 1895 Pike Co, Ky d: Mar 29 1975, s/o the late John and Annie (Cochran) Shortridge; md: Dora McCOY, deceased; he leaves a son, Clyde and a daughter Irene Feller; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Joined the Pilgrim's Home Church of Old Regular Baptist, Sep 1968 and was baptized by Elder Jonah Easter Williamson and Leonard Sesco.

VINCENT, Merl b: Jan 11 1907 s/o the late Charles and Betty (Austin) Vincent; d: Jun 25 1975; md: the late Stella BROWN d: 1972, he leaves his wife, Mamie Johnson Vincent; a daughter, Betty Steel; 2 step daughters and one step son. He was a coal miner for several years on Pond Creek. At the time of retirement he worked at Chemthron in Huntington WVa. He also was an Army Veteran. Joined the Dix Fork Church of Old Regular Baptist, Jul 1974.

LOWE, Clinton B. b: Mar 23 1921 d: May 20 1975; s/o James Pry Lowe, deceased and Mary Lowe, survives; md: Marie ROBINSON; one daughter, Mildred Lowe; 2 sons: Claude Alvin Lowe and Kennith Ray Lowe; 2 brothers, Elder Milford Lowe and Lloyd Lowe. Joined the Leannah Church of Old Regular Baptist in 1948. He suffered a crippling stroke in Dec 1973.

STANLEY, Sarah Ann b: Jul 8 1888 at Canada, Ky d: Dec 12 in Bellview Fla; d/o the late George and Sealy (May) Stanley; md: Richard MAYNARD; 9 children, her husband and 2 boys deceased; leaving: Prosper Maynard, Luther Maynard and Mrs. Trulie Mullins all of Sidney, Ky; Mrs. Flora Williamson of Huddy, Ky; and Mrs. Sally Cochran, Mrs. Helen Pinson and Mrs. Cora Evans all of Bellview, Fla; one brother: Albert of Sidney, Ky; and a sister, Mrs. Esta Scott of Hardy, Ky. Joined the Dix Fork Church of Old Regular Baptist and was baptized Oct 1941 by Elders John Brown and J. B. May.

SCOTT, Rebecca b: Jun 10 1894 d: Aug 7 1975; md: Noah Collins, deceased; 7 children: Rosie Bell Staton, Ruthie Collins, Dorothy Mae McCoy, Edna Marie McCoy, Shird Collins, Elijah Collins, and Anthony Wayne Collins. Anthony, 5 brothers and sisters deceased. Member of the Leannah Church of Old Regular Baptist, Oct 1959.

STANLEY, Homer b: Mar 17 1907 s/o Orison and Mary (Maynard) Stanley d: Feb 12 1975 (Cancer) at the Methodist Hospital; md: Nellie STANLEY, Jun 26 1937; 9 children, 2 deceased in infancy; he leaves his wife, 6 sons: Gene, Conley and George of Columbus, Ohio; Turman of Sidney, Ky; Russel of Ecorse, Mich; and Clifford of Pisco, Ky; a daughter, Edith Robinson of Pisco, Ky; 2 sisters: Alsie Pinson of Pisco, Ky; and Claudia Cline of Varney, Ky. Member of the Pilgrim's Rest Church of Old Regular Baptist.

BEVINS, Forrest J. b: Sep 17 1910 s/o James and Elza (Murphy) Bevins d: Jan 15 1975; md: Hazel Joyce BLACKBURN, Nov 3 1929 d: Sep 30 1948; 7 children: Bobby Gene, Douglas Clinton, Joyce Mae all of Meta, Ky; Mary Louise Hatmaker of Pikeville, Ky; and Buncie Ruth Ward of Kimper, Ky; two deceased, James Lee and Shirley; also leaves his stepmother, Bertha Bevins of Meta Ky; 2 brothers, Ray of Meta, Ky and Farriest(sic) Bevins of Lancer, Ky; 5 sisters: Myrtle Stratton of South Williamson, Ky; Mayme Blackburn of Williamson, WVa; Mrs. Imal Bevins of Turkey Creek, Ky; Ruby Scott of Meta, Ky and Irene Sebree of Indiana. Member of the Bent Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist.

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MULLINS, Bruce b: Oct 8 1893 d: Jan 20 1975; md: Laura OWENS, Nov 14 1917; 4 boys 4 girls. Joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1935.

SLONE, Ples b: Jun 17 1890 d: Dec 10 1973 s/o the late Allen and Susan (Adkins) Slone; md: Laura BAKER, Feb 18 1914 in Pikeville, Ky; 6 boys 5 girls; his wife, Laura, and one girl: Eulada 2 boys: Virgil and Clayton, deceased. Member of the Pine Grove Church of Old Regular Baptist, baptized by Elder Ulan Childers and Elder N. A. England. Written by his daughter, Geri Rowe

DEEL, Thurman b: Sep 26 1915 d: Aug 15 1973, heart attack; s/o Alex H. and Margaret Deel, both deceased; md: Peggy Marie ROSE, Apr 17 1946; 3 children: Andra Joyce (Junior E.) Clevinger, Alex Walker, and Richard Lail; Alex deceased; he also leaves 5 sisters; Bonnie Owens, Bertha Arrington, Vernie Keene, Verchial Owens, Nell Arrington. He was WWII Veteran, received a Victory Medal, 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and a Pacific Service Medal. He joined the Russell Prater Church of Old Regular Baptist on Dec 24 1971.

ROSE, Peggy Marie b: Apr 28 1926 d: Dec 22 1974, Cancer d/o Walker and Sarah Rose; md: Thurman DEEL, Apr 17 1946; she leaves, one girl and one boy: Andra Joyce Clevinger and Richard Lail Deel; 6 sisters: Hattie Lyall, Pearlee Perrigan, Dollie Rose, Pearl Hall, Nannie Severt, Addie Fowler and one brother, Jim Rose.

DEEL, Alex Walker b: Feb 21 1948 s/o Thurman and Peggy Marie (Rose) Deel d: Dec 4 1971, Car accident. Car went out of control and he went into the Sand Lick River; md: Lorraine MULLINS, Feb 11 1967; 2 girls: Angela Marie and Stephanie Lynn; leaving one brother, Richard Lail and one sister, Andra Joyce Clevinger. He went to the Army, Jan 18 1968, stationed in Germany for over a year, he made Sergeant, returned home Jan 7 1970; he was member of the U.M.W.A.

MULLINS, Sr. Benjamin Ordley b: May 5 1900 Bold Camp, Pound, VA s/o the late Wilson and Sarah (Taylor) Mullins d: Dec 22 1974 at the Indian Path Hospital, Kingsport, Tenn; md: Virgie CANTRELL, 1918; 10 children: Harold of Pound, Va; Benjamin "B.O", Jr. of Dayton, Ohio; James E. of Powell Valley, VA; Buford of Pound, Va; Nina Green of Bland, Va; Cotella Dotson of Cincinnati, Ohio; Jeanette Mullins of Pound Va; Billy Gilly of Powell Valley, Va; Jessie Cantrell of Powell Valley, Va; and Mary Ruth Wells of Powell Valley, Va and an Adopted son, Michael Mullins, at home; also leaves 5 sisters: Leona Mullins, Cara Dorton, Opal Stits, Mamie Taylor and Lorene Mullins; 3 brothers deceased. Member of the Hurricane Church in Wise, Va, baptized 1969.

McCLANAHAN, Glenn, b: Jul 31 1900 s/o the late W. A. (Alex) and Lucy (Davis) McClanahan; d: Feb 14 1975; md: Sarah Jane ELSWICK, Apr 27 1922; 13 children, one deceased, Beluah Fay died at age 16; leaving: Mrs. Marshall (Ruby) Davis of Grundy, Va; Curby McClanahan of Delaware, Ohio; Robert McC of Roanoke, Va; Roy McC of Grundy, Va; Mrs. James E. (Ruth) Owens of Grundy, Va; Alvie McC of Pataskla, Ohio; Arville McC of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. ARthur (Eula) Fields, Jr, of Tinley Parl, ILL; Mrs. Gerin Lee (Mary) Dales of Cincinnati, Ohio; Hassel McC of Chicago, ILL; Harold McC of Johnston, Ohio; George Stewart McC of Columbus, Ohio; also leaves 2 brothers and 3 sisters: Roy McC of Covesville, Va; Lawrence McC of Abington, Va; Mrs. Evey Wolford; Mrs. Pearl Ramey; Mrs. Thelsie Wolford all of Grundy, Va. Suffered a stoke Mar 1 1967. Baptized by Elders Johnny Clevinger, Marshall Davis, and Harim Adkins.

MULLINS, Florence b: Mar 23 1894 d: Aug 19 1975 at the Bristol Hospital; d/o Elder Ira and Sarah Mullins; md: John KEEL, 1915 d: 1916; one girl, Goldie Keel Kelley; 2nd md: Thomas E. "Tebo" LEWIS, Dec 12 1926; 2 girls 2 boys: Mrs. Chester Lee Mullins, Pound, Va; Miss Mary Nell Lewis of Coeburn, Va; Franklin E. Lewis of Saltville, Va; and Ira Joe Lewis of Coeburn, Va; one sister and 2 brohters. Member of the Bold Camp Church of Old Regular Baptist, Jul 1919.

WRIGHT, Nina Marie b: Apr 2 1912 at Etty, Ky d/o Bennie F. and Ida (Wallen) Wright, d: Sep 19 1975, she was the oldest of 10 children; md: Teddy GREER, Jan 7 1932; 5 children: F. M., Phyllis, Doris, Randy, and Jennifer. People all over Pike Co Ky and Wayne Co in Mich knew her as a wonderful cook. Joined the Ypsilanti Old Regular Baptist Church in Michigan 1965.

COLEMAN, Claude b: Jul 6 1888 s/o James K. Coleman and Melvina Coleman; md: Letha RASNICK, Mar 1 1911; 8 children; girls: Guila Howe, Gladys Wells, Christine Caldwell, Fay Ann Wagnor and 3 boys: Audra Coleman, John, and Chester; one girl, Opal died at age three. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.

AKERS, Frank b: Nov 4 1911 d: Feb 4 1975 s/o the late Willie and Cordilla (Osborne) Akers; md: Mellie TACKETT, Jan 21 1931; 15 children; 3 deceased. Ordained as a Minister in 1952 of the Old Regular Baptist Church.

JONES, Dee b: Dec 17 1901 d: Sep 15 1974; s/o Liza and the late Keenis Jones; md: Rosie HALL, May 10 1922; 3 girls: Mabel Shafer, Huntington, WVa; Marie McMillian (deceased), and Maudie Hughes of Camp Hill, Pa; 2 sons: Cecil of Colorado and Clennon of Virgie, Ky; he also leaves his 90 year old mother, 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Joined the Old Union Church of Old Regular Baptist, Sept 15 1957. On Sept 14 1974, he was in church and was lining a song and had a stroke and died the next morning. He always said, lining songs and singing was his gift from God.

WEST, Tunis James b: Jul 30 1939 d: Jan 26 1975 s/o Finis and Flora (Blackburn) West of Canada, Ky; he leaves one sister, Anne Raye Thacker of Stone, Ky; md: Nita Jean SMITH; ch: Steve, Sandy, Paula, and Jerrod.

BLAIR, Mabel d/o the late Rufus and Lizzie (Coleman) Blair; b: Sep 12 1901 d: Sep 1 1973 md: E. H. NICHOLS, Sr., 1922; one boy: E. H. Nichols, Jr. and one girl: Nell Anderson; she also leaves one sister, Pluma Rowe, and one brohter Charles Blair. Member of the Samaria Church of Old Regular Baptist, Oct 1954, and was baptized by Elder Delbert Sanders and Cecil Farmer.

MULLINS, Samatha d/o Levi and Lucie Mullins, b: Pound, Va; d: Jan 1 1974 in Elmhurst, Ill; md: John HYLTON; 3 girls one boy: Velma Ramey of Elmhurst, ILL; Mary Mageline Holsapple of Shepherdsville, Ky; Anna Jane Coleman, Wolpit, Ky; one son: Levi Hylton, deceased; 2 brothers, Calvin of Youngstown, Ohio and Edward Mullins of Belcher, Ky; one sister: Nancy Farmer of Belcher, Ky; Member of the Pine Grove Chruch of Old Regular Baptist.

 

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BELCHER, Thomas s/o the late G. S. and Mary (Bailey) Belcher b: Jan 1 1894 d: Dec 17 1974; md: Rosa Belcher, Feb 29 1912 d: Nov 21 1973; 2 boys 6 girls: Muriel Belcher of Draffin, Ky; Willard of Coeburn, Va; girls: Syble Daniels of Louisville, Ky; Iola Hudson, Lena Davis and Lillian Adkins all of Mich; and Ferba May of Millard, Ky; and Irene Adkins of Draffin, Ky; two brothers, Ona Belcher of Grassy, Ky; and Reed Belcher of Chicago, ILL; 2 sisters: Jettie Hackney of Lick Creek, Ky and Lora Hylton of Baltimore, MD. He was baptized by Arnold Clevinger and Lando Clevinger, Sep 28 1968 and joined the Honey Fork Church of Old Regular Baptist.

STAMPER, Wesley b: Jun 16 1901 d: Jan 30 1975 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital in Hazard, Ky s/o Mose and Judy (Caudill) Stampler(sic); md: Goldie; 2 boys 5 girls: Homer of Covington; Roy of Florence Ky; Lena Elswick, Lola Mae Adams, Lorenda Cooper, and Novella Lee Marshbanks all of Covington, Ky; and Cora Keel of Worthville, Ky; 2nd md: Fanny Bailey. Joined the Elizabeth Church of Old Regular Baptist.

THACKER, Mercy d: Jan 28 1975 at the Methodist Hospital at the age of 67 yrs. d/o the late Basil and Vina Thacker; she leaves her husband, Ballard SLONE md: Jan 6 1924, and 2 children: Guy Slone and Oliver Slone both of Pikeville, Ky; 2 brothers, Elder Frank Thacker of Millard Ky and Clive Thacker of Kimper, Ky; Joined the Little Flock Church of Old Regular Baptist, July 1946.

HUNLEY, Mary H. b: Sep 20 1897 d: Apr 5 1975 d/o Ambrose and Rachel Hunley of Rockhouse, Ky; md: William VANCE at age 13; 2 ch: Lindsey Vance d: 1942, killed in WWII and Juanita Mullins; William died after 5 yrs of marriage; 2nd md: Sylvan BAKER d: 1941; 5 Ch: Flora Bentley, Doris Holbrook, Charles Baker, Marie Bentley, and Hazel Caldwell. Member of the Bethel Church of Old Regular Baptist in Jenkins, Ky.

MAGGARD, Jesse Randall b: Feb 22 1894 at Partridge, Ky d: Nov 19 1974 at the Whitesburg Hospital; s/o Samuel and Sally Ann (Brown) Maggard; he lived all his life in Letcher Co., Ky; md: Lydia COLLINS, Feb 3 1916; 11 children, 3 deceased; Irene, Randall, Jr and Ruth Marie, surviving, Herbert of Isom, Ky; Ernest of Springfield, Ohio; Bill of Louisville, Ky; Jim of London Ohio; Viola Caudill and Nancy Collins of Colson, Ky; Mary Rose Adams of Connersville, IN; and Iva Lou Franklin of Peebles, Ohio; also one foster son, Monroe Sexton of Detroit, Mich; one brother, Lawrence of Sandlick. He joined the Little Daniel Church of Old Regular Baptist on Sep 11 1937.

OWENS, Jessie James s/o Eligah and Vicey Owens b: abt 1894 d: Nov 21 1974; md: Sarah Amanda LOONEY; 12 children; his wife and 2 sons, Earl and Therman and one daughter, Bertha deceased; leaving: Clarence Owens, Earsel Owens, Virgil Owens, and Billy Clyde Owens, Mary Fuller, Maxie Fuller, Miss Dollie Owens, Geneva Kersey and Oweda Shamma; 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Member of the Little Martha Church of Old Regular Baptist. He made his home with his daughter, Maxie Fuller, in Florida.

BOYD, Claude s/o the late Columbus and Mary Boyd; b: Dec 26 1916 d: Apr 27 1975; he leaves 4 sisters: Walcie Coleman, and Margie Belcher both of Haysi, Va; Zettie Woods of Prater, Va; and Carrie Branham of Palatka, Fla; 7 brothers: Holly, Fred, Lawrence and Roland Boyd, all of Prater, Va; Bill and Marcus of Green Cove Springs, Fla; and Glenn of Tookland, Va; one sister, Ida Rowe, deceased.

DAMRON, Stella d/o the late Elder John A. and Nona C. Damron b: Jun 6 1911 d: Jun 27 1975; md: Jimmie C. BENTLEY, Jun 18 1931; 10 children, one deceased, she leaves her husband, CH: Leon, Billy, Melvin, Curtis and Ronald Bentley of Yeager, Ky; Kermit of Robinson Creek, Ky; Nona Orick of Lexington, Ky; Mollie Osborne of Yeager and Betty Hobson of Coal Run, Ky; also 5 brothers and 3 sisters, and a step-mother. Joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Rockhouse, Ky, Aug 19 1934. Written by her daughter, Mollie Osborne.

BOWMAN, Glenn b: Apr 24 1915 d: Feb 24 1975 s/o Linkous and Ocie Bowman of Maxie, Va; md: Ressie STILTNER, Oct 16 1934; 7 children, one son, Robert, died 1958; leaving, 2 girls: Mrs. Scott (Wanda) Spivey, and Miss Susie Bowman; also 4 sons: Harold Keith, Herman Kyle, Douglas, and Carroll Dean; also surviving, his father, Linkous, 7 sisters and 3 brothers. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.

BARTLEY, Ada d/o the late Elihuel and Sarah (Bowling) Bartley b: Jul 19 1889, Pike Co., Ky d: Aug 30 1975 at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital; md: Alfred MAYS d: 1964, md: 1904; 12 children, 3 deceased; leaving, 4 girls: Kansas Damron of Ashcamp, Ky; Delma May of Elkhorn City, Ky; Jesse Ratliff of Belcher, Ky; Nell Pursley of Chicago, ILL; 5 boys: Palmer of Mavisdale, Va; John Bill of Louisville, Ky; Roll Mays of Pikeville, Ky; Charles and Lee Ray both of Lundale, WVa. Joined the Ashcamp Church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized by Elder J. M. Gibson.

DAMRON, Bertie C. s/o John Harris and Cora (Sanders) Damron, md: Nellie HAWKINS, Aug 8 1928; 4 boys 4 girls, one boy and one girls deceased, leaving: John Harris of Taylor, Mich; Charles of Wyandotte, Mich; Earl of Taylor, Mich; Ollie Damron of Columbus, Ohio; Elsie Stover of St. Petersburg, Fla; Cora Jean Curry of Liveoaks, Fla.

COLLEY, Emma Lou d/o Lawson and Alora Colley b: Jan 29 1913 d: Sep 5 1975; md: Lester MULLINS, Jul 30 1930; 9 children; 3 boys: Lester, Jr., Gary Wayne and Johnnie Lee; 6 girls: Theda Gay, Mildred Joyce, Annie Marie, Thelma Faye, Cheryl Darlene and Rita Sue.

O'QUINN, Leon s/o Frenchman and Effie O'Quinn b: Dec 26 1930 d: Mar 16 1975 at teh Grundy Hospital; md: Carrie Lee WRIGHT, Jn 25 1949; 3 girls one boy: Peggy O'Quinn of Haysi Va; Brenda Stanley of Clintwood, Va; Ricky of Clinchco, Va; and Vickie at home; also leaves his parents, wife, 4 brothers: Kenneth of Lebanon; Jimmy and Johnny of Haysi; Gary at home; 4 sisters: Blanche of Birchleaf; Carolyn of Birchleaf; Wanda of Bluff City, Tenn; and Louise of Johnson City, Tenn. Also Corbet Ratliff who was so close to him.

RATLIFF, Ruby d/o Harve and Cora Ratliff, b: Jul 18 1912 Elkhorn City, Pike Co., Ky d: Jul 2 1975; md: Walter CONLEY, Nov 27 1926; 11 children: Earnest of Burlington, Vermont; Billy Ray of Spencer, Ohio; Jimmy, Ronnie Dean, Russell all of Elkhorn City, Ky; Tootsie Sawyers, Betty Cure, and Lois Varney of Elkhorn City, Ky; Nell Hall and Mellie Ramey of Spencer, Ohio; and Mary Daksa of Omstead Falls, Ohio. Joined the Old Regular Baptist Church, Aug 9 1950.

SANDERS, Hulda d/o the late Moses and Eveline (Wood) Sanders b: Jun 13 1901 Greasy Creek, Pike Co., Ky d: Aug 13 1975; md: L. L. SENTERS, Jan 26 1920; she leaves her husband, 2 girls: Ival Lakins, Elkhorn City, Ky; and Juanita Blevins of Pikeville, Ky; 2 sons: Eugene of Broad Bottom, Ky; and Ernest (Tommy) of Ironton, Ohio; 2 sisters: Gracie Hopkins, Greasy Creek, Ky; and Pearl Sanders of Roderfield, WVa; 2 brothers, Albert Bartley of Pikeville, Ky; and Webster Bartley of Greenup, Ky. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.

BARTLEY, Emma d/o Ples and Octavia (Sifers) Bartley b: Aug 30 1891 at Ashcamp, Ky of Pike County d: Sep 6 1973 md: Roland LEE, Feb 28 1907; 2 boys 2 girls; her husband, 2 boys and one girl deceased; leaving, Ival (Lee) Belcher of Draffin, Ky; also leaves one brother, Bryan Bartley of Jenkins, Ky; two sisters, Mary Senters of Draffin, Ky and Nancy Jane Lester of Big Rock, Va. Member of the Sulphur Spring Old Regular Baptist Church since 1912.

REECE, Mossy d/o the late Ed and Tucker (Ratliff) Reece b: Nov 28 1900 at Draffin, Pike Co., Ky d: Dec 27 1974; md: Goble RATLIFF, 1921 d: Jun 7 1972; 5 boys 3 girls, 2 girls deceased; leaving, Jackie Asprey of Detroit, Mich; and Cleo Cline of Elkhorn City, Ky; 4 boys: paul, bobby, Ben and Goble Rush Ratliff all of Elkhorn City, Ky; 4 sisters: Pauline Copley of Chicago, ILL; Faye Elswick of Shelbiana, Ky; Florence Puckett of Elkhorn City, Ky; Vesta Cline of Ravewood, WVa. Member of the Sulphur Springs Church of Old Regular Baptist.

BOGGS, Arlie s/o Willie d: Feb 24 1936 and Rachel Boggs d: Apr 28 1975, he was b: Sep 12 1908 d: Oct 29 1973. Written by his sister, Wanda (Boggs) Heaberlin

KILGORE, Rachel Margaret b: Jan 13 1887 d: Apr 28 1975; md: Willie BOGGS Aug 5 1903; 10 children, 3 deceased in infancy; the oldest son, Arlie, d: Oct 29 1973; she leaves one girl: Wanda Heaberlin of Norton, Va; 5 boys: Woodrow, Delmer, and Emerson all of Pound, Va; Oakley of Roswell, Ga; and Vollie of Toledo, Ohio. Joined the Bold Camp Church of Old Regular Baptist and was baptized by Elder B. H. Baker and W. F. Hubbard.

TACKETT, Ruth Ann d/o Tapley and Lina Tackett b: Jul 4 1915 Pikeville, Ky d: Apr 30 1974 Cancer md: Chester COLEMAN, Mar 31 1942; 6 children: Katherine Layne, Chesse Wolfe, Barbara Meade, Marguetta Harris, Mr. Claudie Coleman, and Joe Mike Coleman; one sister, Alma Coleman, 3 brothers, Freal Tackett, Joe and Wilburn Tackett. She never belong to a church or was never baptized.

DEEL, Margaret d/o William Riley and Ferby Bessie (Fuller) Deel, her parents, one sister and one brother preceeded her in death; leaving 6 sisters: Ellen Cole, Lillie McClanahan, Flora Rife, Gertrude Ward, Thelma Horn and Miss Ida Deel; 4 brothers, Fred, Byrd, Trinkle and Arnold Deel.

ROSE, Buster s/o Henderson and Arminda (Childers) Rose both deceased, b: Aug 20 1914 d: May 9 1975; md: Avenell Tucker Rose, Dec 20 1945 d: Jul 27 1970; 3 boys: Roger of Wise, Va; Ronnie and dana Earl of Shelby Gap, Ky; one grandson, David Wayne Rose; 8 brothers: Walker Rose of Virgie, Ky; Fletcher and Bevin Rose of Pound, Va; Bill Rose of Pikeville, Ky; and Henderson, Jr of Shelby Gap, Ky; 3 sisters: Learlie Johnson of Fairborn, Ohio; Luemmie Johnson of Jenkins, Ky; and Marie Kelly of Shelby Gap,Ky. Member of the Hylton Church of Old Regular Baptist and was baptized by Elders Dalls Ramsey and Walker Rose.

COLEMAN, James Winwright s/o the late Ol and Ida (Adkins) Coleman b: Jan 11 1913 d: Oct 1 1974; md: Myrtie RUNYON, Feb 1936; 6 children, 2 boys deceased, Neale and Willie both drowned in 1949; one daughter: Maggie Evelyn Smallwood of Paulding, Ohio; 3 boys: Paul Edward of Pikeville; Frank Donald of Lincoln Park, Mich; Richard Clayton of Pikeville,KY; also one sister, Edith Ratliff; 6 brothers, Charlie, Ernest, Ted, Frank, George, and Victor.

PRICE, James s/o Estil and Ella Price b: Jul 8 1943 d: Jun 4 1971; md: Brenda RATLIFF; one son, James Barry and one girl; Vonda Carrol Price, also leaves, his parents, 6 brothers, and 2 sisters.

PRICE, Estil died at age 57 yrs and 10 mos; 9 children one deceased, James Price, leaving 6 boys and 2 girls: Donald R., Harold C., Dean, Jackie, Blake, David, Judy Patridge, and Madelyn Ratliff. He was baptized Mar 1953.

MULLINS, Elvina b: 1889 d: at age 85 on Nov 23 1974 a the Pikeville Methodist Hospital, she was the widow of Brice Bartley; she leaves her sons: Ombra and James of Elkhorn City, Ky; Earnie of Haysi, Va; Hoover of Ashcamp, Ky; Jessie and John of Belcher, Ky; 6 girls: Francis Silcox of Haysi, Va; Kelsie Edwards of Clinchco, Va; Mrs. Mae Bartley of Draffin, Ky; Madeline Adams of Elkhorn City, Ky; Ganie Mullins and Anna Stalker of Belcher; 4 half brothers: Henry Mullins of Harmon, Va; Alex Mullins of Ashcamp, Ky; Roscoe Mullins of Elkhorn City, Ky; and Charley Mullins of Grundy, Va; 5 half sisters: Victoria Wallace and Vestie Swiney of Beaver; Mary Swiney of Prater, Va; Handy Collie of Breaks, Va; Gracie Bartley of Pennsylvania. Member of the Pine Grove Church of Old Regular Baptist since 1949 and was baptized by Sam Courtner.

 

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SMITH, Thomas J., s/o the late George and Nancy (Casey) Smith; b: Feb 12 1909 Pike Co., Ky d: Nov 29 1974 md: Mary SPENCER; 2 sons: Scottie L. Smith of Lexington, Ky and Ronnie Gene Smith of McCarr, Ky. Member of the Enon Church of Old Regular Baptist.

CLINE, Johnnie b: Jul 22 1923 d: Sep 4 1975, he leaves his wife, Oretha (Maynard) Cline; his mother, Virgie Cline; 3 brothers and 5 sisters: Walker Cline of Inez, Ky; Arthur of Lovely, Ky; Jerry of Jackson, Mich; Myrtle Moore of Columbus, Ohio; Liddie Fletcher, Hazel Muncy and Vinie Pauley all of Lovely, Ky; and Mary Ellen Jude of Mt. Sterling, Ky; one brother, Oscar Cline of Columbus, Ohio proceeded him in death; he was baptized April 14 1968 by Rev. Milford Lowe and Willis Dials, he joined the Buck Creek Regular Baptist Church.

PAULEY, Wilda Jane, b: Oct 18 1891 d: Sep 15 1974 at the Louisa General Hospital; d/o Ellen Fields and Ambrose Pauley; md: Pete DIALS who d: Oct 1969; 14 children; the first two were twin girls who were stillborn; one child, Effie, died at age 9 days old; and Jerome died July 28 1966; 10 children survive, the girls are: Nona Mills, Mary Ellen Moore, and Hattie Mae Castle of Inez, Ky; and Oma Muncey and Gladys Marie Dials of Beauty, Ky; boys: Ellis of Jenny Wiley Rest HOme, Prestonsburg, Ky; Burgess of St. Albans, W. Va; John of Columbus, Ohio; Acie of Medicine Lodge, Kansas; and Elmer of Inez, Ky; also, leaves two brothers, Shade Pauley and Lacey Pauley of Beauty, Ky; and one sister, Maude Lowe, Pikeville, Ky; She was baptized in the winter of 1917 and baptized in the waters of Three Forks of Wolf Creek, the ice had to be cut on an old mill pond and the congregation stood on the ice as she was baptized by Elder Jeff Fields. She placed her membership with the Sidney Church; in 1932 she moved her membership to Leannah Church to help organize the Buck Creek Church, only one member of that orginial membership still survives, Elder Shade Pauley.

ROBINSON, Tom, b: Mar 9 1903 d: Jan 11 1975, 1st md: Tina McCOY d: Oct 10 1971; 8 children, the oldest son, Hayes Robinson, died Mar 23 1975; he leaves 4 girls: Marie Lowe, Myrtie Preece, Betty Jean Griffey and Nadine Preece; 3 sons: Rush Robinson, Charles and Billy Robinson; 2nd md: Fannie McCOY, who survives; also leaves 5 sisters: Norma Cline, Mary Fields, Pearlie Cline, Ivory Robinson and Irene Griffey; 2 brothers, Henry and Ira Robinson. Tom and Tina both joined the Leannah Church of Old Regular Baptist 1st Sunday in August 1946 and were baptized by Elders J. L. Nichols and Eldon Maynard. Tom was ordained Deacon, served as Church Treasurer, and was Clerk for several years.

FARLEY, Lawrence, b: Mar 31 1903 d: Jan 21 1975; md: Nolie Mae HUNT, Dec 31 1931; 15 children, 2 deceased; 8 girls: Barbara Williamson, and Judy Stanley both of Sidney, Ky; Ollie Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio; Daisy Sesco of Hatfield, Ky; connie Huddle of McCarr, Ky; Cleo Farley of Hardy, Ky; Patty Luster of Sabiana, Ohio; and Patsy Dotson of Ransom, Ky; 5 boys; Harold of Forest Hills, Ky; James and Carles of Cincinnati, Ohio; Donnie and Jerry Farley both of Hardy Ky. Joined the Narrows Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist and was baptized the 4th Sunday in May 1973 by Jimmy Deeley and Willis Lowe.

SMITH, George Washington, md: Dasie WELLS; 3 children; 2 boys, both boys and his wife deceased, and one girl,Mary Luster of Borderland, WVA. Member of the Narrows Branch Church.

PINSON, Aaron Henry, b: Aug 14 1897 Pike Co., Ky d: Aug 4 1975, s/o Boon and Matilda (Sherman) Pinson both deceased; md: Vangie TAYLOR; 4 children, one deceased; leaving his wife, 3 girls: Matilda Thompson of McCombs, Ky; Margaret Morrison, Varney, Ky and Minnie Scalf of McCombs, Ky; also one brohter, Ben Pinson of Turkey Creek, Ky; two sisters, Bertha Pinson and Easter Nichols both of McCombs Ky; member of hte Apple Orchard Church of Old Regular Baptist, baptized Nov 5 1972 by Elders Andrew Maynard and H. Jimmy Deeley.

MAYNARD, Brookie, b: Nov 27 1901 at Myrtle W. Va and d: Nov 8 1974; d/o o the late Elder Hi Maynard and Elizabeth (Runyon) Maynard; md: Elder W. C. Hay, deceased; 6 children: Maynard(sic), Naugatuck, W.Va; Ethan Kent of Wash; Edwin, Hazel Green, of Ala; Virginia (James E.) Gillman of Okeechobee, Fla; Martha (Basil) Anglin, of Niles, Mich; Louisa (Arlice) Peaden of Pahokee, Fla; leaving 2 brothers: A. J. Maynard of St. Petersburg, Fla; Sam of Greenup, Ky; and one sister: Nancy (Bryan) Butcher of Pecks Mill, WVA. Baptized August 1918 by Elder Ester Hopkins and joined the Rebecca Church of Old Regular Baptist. Written by son, Edwin

SESCO, Victoria, d/o the late Patrick "Uncle Pat" and Auth Ruthie (Bowling) Sesco; b: Mar 11 1905 at Piso, Ky; and d: Feb 11 1975; 1st md: Landon Elkins on Sept 23 1925 he d: Dec 28 1962; one son: Quintin ELKINS of Toler, Ky; and one girl: Bettie Mae Page of Columbus, Ohio; 2nd md: Van MAYNARD, Aug 17 1971. also leaves, 2 brothers: Merion Sesco of Chateroy, WVA and Westle Sesco of New Camp, Ky; 3 sisters: Lucinda Ray of Varney, Ky; Lassie Parsons of Piso, Ky; and Bonnie Hammic of Cincinnati, Ohio. She was baptized on Mar 14 1953 by Elder Emmitt Case and Elder Jonah E. Williamson. She joined the Pilgrim's Home Church of Old Regular Baptist.

BURGETT,JR., Julius, b: Aug 25 1930 at Turkey Creek, Ky d: Feb 8 1975 at his home after a long illness; s/o Julius and Mimie Burgett; he leaves two sons, Larry and Tommy Burgett; 2 sisters and one brother; his wife, Betty (Pauley) Burgett, passed away 7 years ago. He was baptized by Elder Willis Lowe and Elder Robert L. Robinson, he joined the Old Regular Baptist Church. Written by his two sisters; Polly Thomas and Bertha Scott

VARNEY, Agnes, a widely known resident of Forest Hills, Ky and a member of early families which settled in this region, died May 27 1975 at the age of 84. She was the widow of William French Blackburn d: 1954, whom she wed in 1906. She was born June 16 1890 the daughter of A. H. and Nancy (West) Varney. She was a member of the Salem Regular Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, William F. Blackburn, Forest Hills, Ky. and eight daughters: Pauline Lowe of Forest Hills, Ky; Mrs. L. W. Stanley of East Beckley WVa; Mrs. J. K. Hoskins of Pikeville, Ky; Mrs. Toney Stedle and Mrs. Jim Weiderhold of Detroit, Mich; Mrs. John D. Potter of North Tazewell, Va; Mrs. Milford Bryant of Langley, Ky; and Anna Grace Rumler of Lexington Ky. She had 33 grandchildren, 5 of which are deceased, and 49 great-grandchildren, one of which is deceased. Surviving also are a sister, Mrs. Bertha Wilson, and a brother, C. B. Varney, both of Forest Hills, Ky. Membe of the Old Regular Baptist Church.

TAYLOR, Bamie, b: Nov 13 1887 d: Jan 28 1974, d/o the late Elder J. E. and Sophia (Maynard) Taylor; md: the late Julis S. Stepp on Aug 26 1907 at Jarad, Ky; 7 children, one child deceased; leaving: W. W. Stepp of Pikeville, Ky; Pearl Collins of South Shore, Ky; Sophia Keibler of Maloneton, Ky; Conder Steep of Pikeville, Ky; Warren Steep of Winchester, Ky; and May James of Maloneton, Ky; also one brother Jordon Taylor of Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Pikeville, Ky; four sisters: Fanny Hale of Varney Ky; Vangie Pinson of McCombs, Ky; Angie Maynard of Turkey Creek, Ky; and Georgia Nannie Hale of Oklawaha, Fla; deceased siblins are: Wallace and Elvert who died in infancy; Mrs. Anna Pack, Thomas N. Taylor and John D. Taylor. She was baptized Mar 1967 by Elder Edwin May and Elder Lloyd Sesco and joined the Bent Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist.

MAY, Nancy A., b: Mar 5 1887 Pike Co., Ky d: Sep 25 1974 in the Williamson Memorial Hospital, d/o Samuel May and Mahalley Jane (Thacker) May; md: Peter NORMAN on May 14 1903; 8 girls 2 boys; 5 deceased, leaving: Nona Hensley, Martha Wilson, Marie Jarrell, Sarah Ann Norman, Robert Clarence Norman, and a stepson, Glenn Norman. Joined the Sardis Church of Old Regular Baptist Church, Oct 26 1930.

NORMAN, Mary O., d/o Peter and Nancy Ann (May) Norman, b: Jan 12 1912, Pike Co., Ky; d: Jan 15 1975; md: Harvey J. CURRY; one girl: Mrs. Jettie Ratliff of Tampa Fla. Baptized on Jun 30 1957 by Elders Mose Maynard and Harrison Bevins, joined the Sarddis Church of Old Regular Baptist.

ROBINETTE, Elzie, d/o Elbert and Bertha (Canada) Robinette; b: Mar 6 1922 md: Leonard SESCO, Mar 9 1940; 10 boys 2 girls: Lowell T., Bobby J., Leonard, Jr., John Wayne, James Ferrell, Vernon, Kenneth, and Debbie Sesco all of Hatfield, Ky; Elbert R., of Toler, Ky; Earnest of Turkey Creek, Ky; Dorsie Fletcher of Chateroy, WVa; and Harold Sesco of Varney, Ky; she also leaves, brothers and sisters: Earl Robinette, Roland, Joe all of Varney Ky; Allie May Walters of Hatfield, Ky; Lizzie Blackburn of Sidney, Ky; Almeda Johnson of Rawl, WVa; Eunice McCoy of Grand Prarie, TX and Lucille McCoy of Texarkana, TX. She joined the Pilgrim Church of Old Regular Baptist on Nov 10 1966 and was baptized by Elders J. E. Williamson and Millis Roberts.

HOPKINS, Robert Austin, s/o of the late James Austin and Martha (Lawless) Hopkins; b: Jan 12 1902 in Stella, Va md: Della Ruby Hopkins; 4 children; he leaves his wife, 3 sons: Alex M., Thomas J., and Billy G. Hopkins; one girl: Mildred M. Miskill of Norfolk, Va; 5 brothers; 2 sisters. Member of the Salem Regular Baptist Church joined Jul 6 1937; he was baptized by Elder Jonah Bevins.

VARNEY, E. Harold, s/o the late A. M. and Maggie (Rutherford) Varney, members of the early pioneer families of Pike Co., Ky; b: Nov 20 1905 d: Mar 3 1975; md: Ruth SMITH, d/o of another family of early settlers in Pike Co., Ky, Oct 16 1946; no children. He was baptized in 1951 and joined the Mt. Pleasant Church of Sardis Association of Old Regular Baptist. He served as Clerk and Deacon for a number of years. In 1963 or 1964 he moved his membership to the Little Jewel Church of the Northern New Salem Association where he served them as Deacon untilt he antoch Church was organized in 1966 and then served Antioch as a deacon until his death.

MAYNARD, Peggy, b: Nov 19 1883 d: May 17 1975, d/o the late Mary Ann (Smith) Maynard and Van Maynard; md: Ki STATEN, deceased; 7 boys 3 girls: Lloyd, Pete, and Ireland preceded her in death; leaving: Oliver of Taylorsville, WVa; Joe Melvin and Garland all of Delbarton, WVa; 3 girls: Louise Evans, Mary Ann Copley and Charlcie(sic) Staten, all of Delbarton, WVA; also leaves one sister, Mrs. Tennessee Smith of Delbarton, WVA. Joined the Sardis Church of Old Regular Baptist on Apr 19 1953 and they were baptized by Elder Asa Evans.

SCOTT, Tilda, b: Oct 15 1881 in Pike Co., Ky; d: Feb 28 1975 d/o Mark and Emma (Rutherford) Scott; md: Rush FARLEY, 1912; 6 children; her husband and 3 children deceased; leaving 3 girls: Dollie Adkins of McCarr, Ky; Marie Lowe of Ohio; and Maggie Webb of McCarr, Ky. Member of the Old Enon Church of Old Regular Baptist, May 1962; baptized by Jonah Ester Williamson and J. B. Anderson.

CLINE, Dixie, b: Feb 22 1894 Pike Co., Ky d: Mar 19 1975, d/o the late Wayne and Louisa (Runyon) Cline; her husband, Paul S. ALLEY, died 5 years ago. She leaves 4 girls: Maxie Wright, Wanda Hall, Hazel Slone and Mable Branham; one brother, Ellis Cline; threes sisters, Iva Ray, Goldia Jude and Lillie Maynard. Member of the Pilgrim's Rest Church of Old Regular Baptist at Piso, Ky.