Sardist Association of Regular Baptist

Sardist Association ofRegular Baptist

September 10, 11, 12,1948

Dix Fork Church

Canada, Pike County,Kentucky

Obituaries

Hazel Bevins

It is with asad and mournful heart that I will try to write an obituary of my loving wife,Hazel Blackburn Bevins, who was the daughter of Lee and Pearly (Stanley)Blackburn.  Born October 28, 1911, anddeceased this life September 30, 1948.

She was unitedin matrimony to Forest Bevins, November 3, 1929 and to this union was bornseven children: three sons and four daughters. One daughter preceded her in death. She leaves her husband, six children, her father and mother, with a hostof friends and relatives to morn her loss. She professed a hope in Christ and was Baptized into the regular BaptistChurch, July 16th 1939, placing her membership with the Bent Branch Church,where she remained a faithful member until death called her from ourmidst. 

Written by herHusband,  Forest Bevins.

John B.Young

With muchsadness I try to write an Obituary of Brother John B. Young.  He was the son of John W. Young and Mary Ann(Williamson) Young.  Born July 22, 1897at Varney, KY.  He was married to GoldieElswick, and to this union was born three children:  Necie, Lois and Robert Young. Lois and Robert preceded him in death.

He was marriedto Martha (McGuire) Ray and to this union was born three children:  Lillian, Clifford and Kenneth MarionYoung.  Sister Martha and Kenneth Marionpreceded him in death.

He then wasmarried to Dixie Stotridge, and to this union was born no children.

Brother John B.was killed March 16, 1948 at Heisey, KY. He leaves four brothers, James (Buddy), Julius, W. A. and Marion Young,one sister, Emma (Young) Burris, one half brother, Alfred Young, two halfsisters, Bertha (Young) Robinette and Bronius (Young) Robinett, also a host offriends and relatives to mourn his loss. A sister Vadie Young Burris preceded him in death.

Written by abrother in hope of Eternal Life, Marion Young.

AnnieMaynard

It is with muchsadness that I try to write an obituary of my much loved aunt and sister, AnnieMaynard.  She was the daughter of Jaradand Martha Ann Maynard.  She was bornJanuary 23. 1970 and deceased August 18, 1948. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church October the first Sunday,1938, and was baptized by the hands of Elders Lark Lowe and Ernest Runyon, andbecame affiliated with the Apple Orchard Church November the first Saturday,1948.  She was faithful in filing herseat until she became afflicted in bad health, and was not able to attend.

She was marriedto Bud Stafford about 46 years ago, and to this union was born two children,Ova and Oma, later she and her husband separated and she remained that wayuntil the decease of her husband, then she was married to John R. Maynard, whoalso preceded her in death.  Her lifewas donated to her children and her home. She was always kind and loving, and loved to know her brethren andsisters and neighbors.  She liked forthem to come and talk with her.  Sheseemed to get the greatest consolation out of talking about things eternal andthe home after this life is over eternal and in heaven.  She leaves her daughters and grandchildren,Dale Maynard and Nellie Kitchen, and a host of friends and relatives to mournher loss.

Your worthyservant in hope,  Eldon Maynard.

Elder W. A.Hurley

It is with asad and lonely heart that I endeavor in my weakness to write a short history ofthe life of a dear and precious brother, a fellow traveler, Elder W. A.Hurley.  Brother Hurley was born July 1,1875, in which is now Mingo Co., W. Va. Died Jan. 14, 1948.  Age 72 yrs.,6 mos. and 14 days.  He was the son ofSamuel and Polly Elizabeth Hurley.  Hewas married to Columbia Ooten Nov. 1, 1902, and to this union was born 10children, two having preceded him in death. The following are his living children: Rosa Edison, Huntington, WV, Wilburn Hurley and Pearl Welch, Whitman,WV, Ed Hurley, Marianna, WV and Dow, Smith, James and Helen of Vardunville,WV.  He leaves to mourn his departuretwo sisters, Emily Browning, Stirrat, WV, Rebecca Curry, Henlawson, WV., twoBrothers, Bob Ellis, Switzer, WV, Johnson Stone, Faurock, WV, 20 grandchildren, 4 great grand children, a Host of Brethren, relatives and friends.

About the year1901, Bro. Hurley through repentance toward God and faith in the Lord JesusChrist, became reconciled unto God, coming to the church telling what greatthings the Lord had done for him.  Thefollowing year, 1902, he was ordained to preach the Gospel of the Son of God,and so far as the unworthy writer knows he was ever obedient to the HeavenlyCalling.

Written in Hopeof Eternal Life, Wetzel Ball and W. C. Hay.

Nancy(Smith) Maynard

It is with muchsadness, and by the help of the Lord that I will try to write an obituary of mybeloved mother, Nancy (Smith) Maynard. She was the daughter of Leoner and Thursy (Pinson) Smith.  Her age was about 68 years.

She was marriedto Lee Maynard, February 24, 1899, and to this union was born eight children,two which preceded her in death.  Shejoined the Regular Baptist Church about 20 years ago, and was baptized by ElderWallace Jackson and took up fellowship with the Apple Orchard Church. 

She leaves herhusband, five children, 25 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, four brothers,three sisters and a host of friends to mourn her loss.  She was a good mother and a lovingcompanion, and a faithful member as long as she lived.  She was afflicted about 7 years, but couldwalk about most of the time,  she seemedto bear her suffering with much patience until God called her home on June 29,1947.

Written by herdaughter in hope of meeting mother again. Mrs J. C. Marcum.

Armuda Smith

It is with asad heart that I try to write an obituary of my mother, Armuda Smith.  She was born November 21, 1862.  She deceased April 16, 1948.  She was 85 years, 4 months, 14 days old.

She was thedaughter of Malison and Pyette Varney. She was married to Albert (Bud) Smith in 1879.  To this union was born 15 children, six preceded her in death,nine still living to mourn her loss, with 70 grand and 64 great grandchildren,and a host of friends.

She joined theOld Regular Baptist Church August 2, 1901 and was baptized by Elders GeorgeMaynard and Joush West, and took membership with the Mt. Pleasant Church.  she lived a faithful life until death.

Written by herson in hope of eternal life.  ElderLewis Smith

MelvinieMaynard Allen

MelvinieMaynard, Allen, it is with a sad and lonely heart that I write this obituary ofmother.  She was the daughter of Mitcheland Rebecca May.  She was born June 15,1863, died January 2, 1948.  She was 85years old.

She marriedJames E. Maynard.  To this union wasborn four children.  She then marriedJohn Allen.  To this union was born fourchildren.

She joined theRegular Baptist Church 1918, and was baptized by Elder Joe Smith.  She lived faithfully until death.  I want to say to her children, except theyrepent, they will never see mother again. She is gone but not forgotten, she is asleep but not forever.  I hope to meet her again in heaven,.

Written by herson and brother, in hope of eternal life, Elder Henry C. Maynard.

Artie Williamson Maynard

With a sadheart, I will try to write an obituary of our dear mother who left us on the26th day of February, 1948.  She wasborn November 6, 1883.  She was 64years, 3 months, 20 days old at her death.

She was thedaughter of John B. and Nancy (Keesee) Williamson.  She was married to George W. Maynard, June 21, 1906.  To this union was born ten children, twopreceded her in death.  She leaves eightchildren and our father to mourn her loss, namely, Craft, K. C. and ArthurMaynard.  Mrs. Della Ray, Mrs. NancyAnn  Elkins, Mrs Mary Stanley, Mrs.Alice Murphy and Mrs Condlee Runyons.

She leaves 21grandchildren, one preceded her in death, one sister Mrs Jane Smith, onebrother, Caudill Wiliamson with a host of friends to mourn her loss.

She joined theRegular Baptist Church.  She and ourfather at the same time, and was baptized by Elders W. H. Bowling and WayneCline, on August 31, 1924.  Hermembership was at the Pilgrim Home Church. She sure filled her seat when she was able.  I believe Mother is resting.

To all thechildren, can't you remember the advice Mother often give us.  I often think of Mother while here on earthI roam.  I know she is with Jesus inYonder heavenly Home.  I know she isfree from troubles, sorrow and pain. What a consolation we will have when we meet.

Written by herchildren.

Nancy Gannon

In lovingmemory and with a very sad heart I try to write an obituary of my Grandmother,Nancy Gannon.  She was born November 9,1868 and died October 27, 1947; being 78 years, 10 months, and 12 daysold.  She married Bud Gannon, and tothis union was born twelve children, six girls and six boys, all are stillliving.

She was amember of the Old Regular Baptist Church for several years and servedfaithfully until death.

Grandmother hadben sick for a long time.  She never gotimpatient but bore her pains and suffering in hope of a better home.  We stood over her day and night doing whatwe could to help her, but God called her from her sufferings and gave her rest,where she will never suffer any more.

I feel likeGrandmother wrote her own obituary by her good deeds and serving God faithfullyall her life.  She never mistreatedanyone.  She leaves to mourn her loss,twelve children, and two sisters, her grandchildren and a host of friends.

Written by herGranddaughter.  Esta Gannon.

Sister SarahWhite

By request Iwill try in my weakness to write an obituary of Sister Sarah White.  She was born December 25, 1863.  Deceased November 26, 1947.

She was firstmarried to Dan Workman.  To this unionwas born three children.  Both husbandand children all preceded her in death. Later she was married to John H. White and to this union was born fivechildren as follows, Elder Willie White, Janie, James Riley, J. H. White, Jr.and Ceila Ann, all of whom survive to mourn her loss except one daughter, Janiewho preceded her in death in early childhood.

Sister Sarahtook fellowship with the Regular Baptist Church many years ago and was afaithful member in the Bethany Church. I don't recall a church meeting that Sister Sarah didn't attend bothSaturday and Sunday as long as she was able to walk, then she would call thebrothers and sisters to have church with her.

Although hersuffering was great she bore it with much patience.  Her seat is vacant in the Bethany Church, but we feel our loss isher eternal gain, and I believe on that day God will set a judgement in thisrighteous world.  We can clasp gladhands with Sister Sarah in that sweet home where parting never  Comes.

Written by asister in the Lord.  Mrs. Wilda Dillon

Doris Lee Adams

Doris LeeAdams, Daughter of Delmon Adams and Augusta Burnette Adams, was born January26, 1944.Her sweet little spirit was called away from this world, January 27,1948, to return to God who gave it, after having been a sweet little angel forits father and mother for four years and one day in this life.

Besides herfather and mother, she leaves three brothers, James, Clarence, and William RayAdams, all at home.  Her parentalgrandparents, Dave and Sarah Adams, of Meta, KY.  Her maternal grandparents, Will and Myrtle Burnett, of Zebulon,KY, and a large host of friends and relatives are left to mourn her loss.

But we areconfident, from the reading of God's eternal work, that our loss is her eternalgain.,  Christ said, "Suffer littlechildren to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom ofGod"

Written by yourhumble servant and brother in hope. Elder Harold Edmonds.

Brother Lowe

This sad day Iwill try to write the obituary of my beloved husband who was born March 21,1915.  He deceased September 26,1947.  He was married to Ethel HannersAugust 15, 1936, and to this union was born three children, Ernestine, Jenitte,and Gereldene Lowe.

He was baptizedSeptember 1947 by the hands of Elder J. L. Nichols and he was a true beliver inthe Regular Baptist Faith.  He becameaffiliated with the Big Branch Church.

He leaves akind father and a loving mother, his children and many, many respectablefriends to mourn his loss.  But we feelthat our loss is Heaven's gain.

So I hope bythe help of our creator that gave peace to his soul by obeying the will of Godthat I can meet my husband where there will be no separation.  That we can live together forever andforever.

Written by hiswife.  Mrs Ethel Lowe.

John Nichols

It is with avery sad heart and by the help of God that I attempt to write a short obituaryof John Nichols.  He was born January 6,1863, deceased this life November 5, 1946. He joined the Regular Baptist Church and was baptized March 31, 1946 byElders Johnnie Nichols and Harvey Lowe.

He was confinedto his bed for over a year and after he was baptized he endured his sufferingwith patience and gave good council and advice to all the family and those whovisited him.  He would often talk aboutbeing sick and told me many times "to accept the Lord while still young, thatit was dangerous to wait until you got old".

He was marriedto Louise Morrison, February 24, 1895, to this union was born eight children,namely, Amy, Talmage, Dixie, Anna, Ella, Elbert, and two small infants precededhim in death.

A precious onefrom us is gone, a voice we loved is still, a place is vacant in our home thatnever can be filled.  May God bless hiscompanion and family and help them to seek the path of righteousness.

Written by adaughter-in-law,  Mrs. Josie Nichols.

Thomas Runyon

As I feel it myChristian duty I will try to write an obituary of our dear brother in the Lord,Thomas Runyon.  He was born November 11,1877, deceased October 15. 1947.  He wasmarried to Georgie Smith.  She precededhim in death several years ago.

As he had nohome he mostly lived among the members of the Baptist Church.  He took fellowship with the Regular Baptistchurch years ago, and was a faithful member until death.  He was always ready and willing to help inthe up-building of the church.

We the membersof the Bethany Church miss Brother Thomas' visits to our homes as much as hisvacant seat in the church.  But webelieve we will meet him some sweet day in that home where parting is no more.

I want to sayto his boys, Frank and Thomas, Jr., also to Frank's wife Ruth, we thank you forthe kindness and goodness you showed to him during his sickness and death, andI pray God that you will prepare to meet him in that bright home.

Written by asister in hope,  Mrs. Wilda Dillon.

SisterDelphia Maynard

Sister DelphiaMaynard was born June 22, 1879, a daughter of Jim Hale and Mary SteppHale.  She married Dock Maynard, whopreceded her in death, and to this union were born seven children, one of whompreceded her in death.

Sister Maynarddeceased this life on May 7, 1947, making her stay in this world 67 years, 10months and 15 days.  During this longand useful life, she was a sweet daughter of her father and mother, a lovingcompanion to her husband, a devoted mother to her children, a dearly loved grandmotherto her grandchildren, a very devoted sister in the Mt. Pleasant Church, and amuch respected and honored friend to all who knew her.

Sister Delphiawas baptized into the fellowship of the church on the Second Sunday in August,1937 at the hands of Elders Harrison Bevins and Milton Thacker and placed hermembership at the Mt. Pleasant Church where she remained a faithful memberuntil death.

Like Mary ofold, Sister Delphia "hath chosen that good part, which shall not be takenaway from her".  Children, Motheris gone but not forgotten.  Sweetmemories of her are still near and dear to us, and we can live with motherforever if we fall out with the wages of sin which is death and close in withthe overtures of God's extended mercy.

Remember"The gift of God is eternal Life through Jesus Christ, ourLord."  May God bless and save allof you is my prayer in Jesus' name.

Your humbleservant,  Elder Harold Edmonds.

Sister Magnolia Baisden Curry

It is with asad heart that I try to write the obituary of a sister in the Lord, SisterMagnolia Baisden Curry.  She was amember of the Elk Fork Church for about 45 years.

She was bornJanuary 14, 1875, and died July 2, 1947. She was married to Joseph Curry July 7, 1892 and to this union was borneleven children;  Hi, Garnett, James,Virgie, Con, Greenway, John, Sallie, Buena, Wilson, Dallas.  There were also 36 grandchildren and 15great grandchildren.

Uncle Joe,someday, you can meet Aunt Nolia, where you will never part no more.  So don't grieve too much.  Read Corinthians; chapter 15, verses 51through 58.

Written by,Elder Wallace Maynard.

Lena Herald

It is with muchsadness that I will try to write an obituary of my dear mother-in-law, LenaHerald.  She was born January 4, 1879and deceased this life January 2, 1948.

She was thedaughter of Samuel and Chloe Varney. She was married to Elder L. F. Herald and to this union was born twelvechildren, four preceded her in death. She leaves her children, seven sisters, five brothers, and a host offriends and relatives to mourn her loss.

She was amember of the Regular Baptist Church and her fellowship was at Elk Fork.  No one on earth knows how we have missed hersince God called her from this old world of sin, but I believe our loss isheaven's gain.

Written by herDaughter-in-law, Mrs. Ollie B. Herald.

Brother Otis Maynard

At the requestof father and family, I attempt to write an obituary of Brother Otis Maynard,who deceased October 9, 1946. Age 46 years. Brother Otis was married first to Nora Runyon.  To this union was born 5 children.  After his first wife's death, he married Eunice Canada.

Brother Otisjoined the Old Regular Baptist Church and was Baptized by Elder Ernest Runyonand L. G. Lowe on the Second Sunday in September 1936.  He lived faithfully till death, and alwaysloved to talk of his future home and the blessings of God.  The writer knew Brother Otis for about 20years and said he was willing and ready to help in time of need.

Written by aBrother in Christ Jesus our Lord, Elder Lewis Marcum.

William Henry Varney

It is with asad heart but a glorious hope that I will try to write an obituary of my dearold father, William Henry Varney.  Hewas born Sept. 2, 1876, deceased this life Dec. 27, 1946, being 71 years, 3months and 27 days old.  He was the sonof Michael and Susie Varney.  He wasunited in marriage to Dollie Smith Varney in the year of 1900 and to this unionwas born nine children.  One sonpreceded him in death and our good mother and eight children a host ofgrandchildren and friends are left to mourn his loss.

Oh! how we missdear old Daddie in this lonely world but we feel without a doubt or fear ourloss is his eternal gain.  Father joinedthe Regular Baptist church in the year 1932 and lived a faithful member untildeath.  Daddy had been afflicted formany years but bore his pains and troubles with patience and would alwayscounsel his children and tell them the way they should live in this world.  The Bible teaches just one way that leadsfrom this World to that country where our Saviour has gone.  I do believe Dad walked in that way.  For years he washed the saints feet and Ibelieve done the good works God layed out for him to do his last and dyingwords.  He told me and smiled he wasshaking hands with the ones over there. He would tell me in his very last days all that we could do was trustthe Lord.

Hisdaughter,  Mrs. Kelley Stanley.

Ellison Coleman

Brother EllisonColeman was born March 20, 1883, the son of James and Arminda (May) Coleman,both of whom preceded him in death.  Hedeceased this life September 28, 1947, making his stay in this world 64 years,6 months and 8 days.

He was marriedto Betty Thornsbury, and to this union were born eleven children, five of whomand his wife preceded him in death.  Helater married Lona Chapman Justice, and to this union were born nine children,all of whom are still living.  Inaddition to his first wife, Betty Thornsbury, the children who preceded theirfather in death were:  namely, Missouri,Kelsie, Eli, Bertha and Ethel.

In addition tothe widow, the children who are left to mourn the loss of this good fathers areE. F. Coleman, of Pinson Fork, KY, Clell, of Matewan, WV; Matt, of Freeburn,KY; Mrs. Maary McCoy of Maryland; Mrs Pricie Finley of Logan, WV, and ErnestColeman of Pinson Fork KY. All children of his first marriage, Mrs Irene Kiser,War WV; Marie, Lorene, John Thurman, James Ester, Shirley Lee, Ellison, Jr.,Larry Chester and Margaret Louise.  Allat home and all children by his second marriage.

He leaves oneBrother Eli Coleman of Jamboree, KY, and three sisters, Mrs Maary Daugherty ofJamboree, KY; Mrs Louise Coleman of Jamboree, KY. and Mrs Lenna Charles ofMatewan, WV and a great host of friends and relatives who are left to mourn theloss of this sainted father, brother and friend.

Writtenby:  J. G. Thornsbury and HaroldEdmonds.

Mary BelleYoung

This sister andmother was the daughter of William C. and Nancy Williamson Pauley.  She was born March 18, 1871.  Sister Young was reared and most of her lifewas spent not far from where she was born. She was married to Alfred Young, January 9, 1890.

Survivorsinclude her husband, one son Carl Young, three daughters, Mrs. Elzie Ford, MrsElkie Smith and Mrs. Hattie Radcliff. Also five Grandchildren and one great grandchild, one brother, FerrellPauley, and one sister, Sally Jackson.

Sister Youngprofessed a hope in Christ and was baptized Oct. 19, 1924 by the hands of ElderJonah Bevins and Elder Hayes Maynard. She had her fellowship in the Bent Branch Church of Regular Baptist.  After a long illness she bade Farewell toher many friends and relatives on February 6, 1948, when death took her away.

Written by therequest of the family, Your humble Brother in hope, Elder Jonah Bevins.

John Clevenger

John Clevengerwas the son of Silas and Jane Clevenger. He was born April 28, 1875, deceased December 16, 1947.  He was married to Sarah Ray, October 4, 1893and to this union was born eight children. Three preceded him in death. Five are still living, two boys and three girls, Marion and GeorgeClevenger, Elsie Clark, Mina Blackburn and Edith Workman.  He leaves seventeen grandchildren and eightgreat grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss.

He joined theRegular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ about ten years before his death and hadhis membership with the Pilgrim Home Church, at Varney, KY.  He always attended church when it waspossible for him to get there, apparently rejoicing in the Saviour's Love.

Written by hisdaughter in hope of Eternal Life.  ElsieClark