Index
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.
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