Sardis Association of Regular Baptist

September 12, 13 & 14 1952

Enon Church

McCarr, Pike Co., KY

Obituaries

Delia (Smith) Williamson

By request of the children, I will now try to write the obituary of their mother, Sister Delia (Smith) Williamson, who was born January 26, 1882, and departed this life March 11, 1952, making her stay on earth 70 years, one month and 16 days old at death.

She was married to John Williamson, who preceded her in death. To this union were born two sons and one daughter, Hollis, Hilton and Maxie Williamson. Besides the children she leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn her passing,. Sister Delia professed a hope in Christ and was baptized into the fellowship of the Bent Branch Church in the year of 1926.

Written by Forest Bevins.

William Riley (Bill) Muncy

It is with much sadness that I attempt to write the obituary of a dear brother, William Riley Muncy. He was born May 15, 1865, and deceased this life March 1, 1952, thus making his stay in this world 86 years, 9 months and 16 days.

He was the son of Harrison and Elizabeth Muncy. He was married to Cordelia Davis, who preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter, Malta Osborne, and one grand-daughter, Billy Jane Osborne, and many friends and relatives to mourn his loss.

Brother Muncy confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized by Brother Jonah Bevins May 21, 1944, and placed his membership with the Pilgrims Home Church, where he remained a faithful member as long as his health permitted him to fill his seat.

Written by a Sister in Hope, Wildie Young

Brother Roy Pinson

The Son of John B. Pinson and Martealie Pinson. He was born March 17, 1896, and deceased February 29, 1952. His father preceded him in death. He leaves his mother and brothers, Rell, Van, Alton, Thomas, Wilson, Miliam Pinson. Sisters: Mrs. Howard Moon and Mrs Harvey May and with a host of friends and relation to mourn the loss.

He joined the church and professed a hope in Christ April 24, 1932, and was baptized by the hands of Elder Willis Blackburn and Elder James Jude.

Written by His Niece, Bobbie Lois Pinson.

Emma Lue Stanley

Sister Emma Lue Stanley was the daughter of Smith and Harriet Brown, born March 24, 1887, deceased this life June 19, 1952.

She was united in marriage to Marvin Stanley and to this union were born 11 children , four of which preceded their mother in death. She leaves her husband and seven children as follows; Tremble, Victor, William, Rush and George Kelly Stanley, Mrs Minnie Crigger and Mrs Bessie Gannon, also thirteen grandchildren, with a large number of friends and relatives to mourn her loss, but we feel confident that our loss is her eternal gain.

Sister Stanley joined the Regular Baptist Church and placed her membership with the Dix Fork Church August 4, 1929, and remained a true and faithful member until death.

Written as requested by the family, Mrs. Stirl Smith.

Marinda Williams

With much sadness of heart I will try in the humblest way I know how to write a short sketch of the life of my beloved sister in the flesh and in the Lord---- Sister Marinda Williams, a daughter of Lee and Nancy Maynard. She was married to Everette Williams in the year of 1929 and to this union were born no children: her husband preceded her in death.

She leaves her father, two sisters, Georgie Marcum and Mrs. Nellie Spillman, two brothers, Burley and Rell Maynard, with a host of friends to mourn her loss. Marinda joined the Regular Baptist Church when I was just a little girl and was baptized by the hands of Elders L. G. Lowe and Ernie Runyon. I feel she lived a devoted Christian life until the Death Angel came February 21, 1952.

Written by her sister in hope, Georgie Marcum.

Sidney Stratton

It is by request of the family for me to write an obituary of the beloved Sidney Stratton, a son of Crit and Malinda (Bevins) Stratton, born September 27, 1887, departed this life October 4, 1950. He was married to Gertrude Williamson in the year of 1910 and to this union were born six children, two daughters and four sons, names as follows: Mrs Dow Deskins, Pikeville KY; Mrs Chester Hicks, Kansas City MO; Chick, Dwight and Foster all of Williamson WV and Sidney, Jr. of Washington D. C. Sidney joined the Regular Baptist Church several years ago and was a faithful member until his death.

Written by his wife, Mrs. Sidney Stratton.

Will Scott

By the help of the Lord I will attempt to write the obituary of my grandfather, Will Scott. He was the son of the late John and Harriet (Farley) Scott, born April 24, 1871, and departed this life October 4, 1951. He was married to Arminda Runyon, and to this union were born eight children, four of which with the mother preceded him in death. The four living are: Emma Stanley, Johnie Scott, Octavia Conley and Bessie Thacker He was second married to Esta Stanley and to this union was born one son, name Verlin Scott.

Grandfather joined the regular Baptist Church and was baptized the 2 Sunday in June, 1949, by the hands of Elders H. C. Maynard and Willie Stanley and took fellowship with the Narrows Branch Church. where he remained a faithful member until death.. Besides these children he leave two sisters, 29 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and a host of friends.

Written by his Granddaughter, Birdie Stanley.

James M. Smith

With much sadness and grief in my heart I will try to write the obituary of my father, James M. Smith, born February 26, 1873, departed this life October 1, 1951.

He was married to Buna Morris and to this union were born eleven children; three sons precede him in death, leaving four sons and four daughters, along with mother to mourn his loss. Father joined the Regular Baptist Church in August, 1948, and became a member of the Dix Fork Church, where his seat is now vacant.

Written by his Son, Stirl Smith.

Thomas B. Farley

By request of the family it has become my sad duty to write the obituary of a loving brother to-wit; Thomas B. Farley, son of John P and Pricey (Bevins) Farley, born June 11, 1874, was united in marriage to Nancy Oney July 13, 1889, and to this union were born 13 children of whom all are living.

Brother Farley joined the Regular Baptist Church in August 1949 and was baptized into the Narrows Branch Church by the hands of Elders H. C. Maynard and Willie Stanley, where he was a faithful member as long as he was able to go.

Written by a brother in hope, Elder Willie Stanley.

Sadie Jude

By request of the family I will try to write a short obituary of Sister Sadie Jude, the daughter of Jimmie and Patty Maynard, born June 16, 1913, departed this life March 14, 1950. She was united in marriage to Butler Jude on June 3, 1933. To this union were born eleven children, Unell, Joe, Shadle, Mable, Ruby, Henry, Loyd, Hazel, Doris, Buttler and Floyd. Four of these children preceded her in death, seven still living.

She joined the Regular Baptist Church and was baptized by the hands of Elder Shadle Pauley, the fourth Saturday in May, 1943, and placed her membership with the Sidney Church and I can truly say her presence is missed.

Written by a brother in hope, Clinton Howard.

James Allen Taylor

By the help of the I will write the obituary of Brother James Allen Taylor, who was born October 25, 1865, deceased this life July 30, 1952.

He was united in marriage to Vicey Lowe December 30, 1886, and to this union were born 7 children, names as follows: R. L., Floris, Sidney, Bradley, Ernest and Clyde Taylor, and Mrs Gladys Burnett. Brother Taylor leaves these children, a large circle of friends and relatives and the membership of the Bent Branch Church to mourn his loss.

He professed a hope in Christ and was baptized into the membership of the Bent Branch Church June 17, 1939.

Farewell written by, Forest Bevins.

M. J. (Matt) Mounts

It is with much sadness that I attempt to write a short obituary of Elder Matt Mounts. He was born August 4, 1878, deceased this life December 27, 1951.

He was united in marriage to Jerusha Runyon in the year of 1899, and to this union were born twelve children, of whom six have preceded him in death. Those living are, viz: Amy, Hundly, Sam, Arisba, Ooten, Nancy Runyon, Maudy McKee and Delahia Runyon.

He joined the Rebecca Church of Regular Baptist in the year of 1906 and was baptized by the hands of Elder Jake Hearld, and was ordained to the ministry in the year of 1922. Being crippled and in ill health, he was always faithful to the cause of his Master.

Written by your unworthy servant, F. M. Preece.

George Evans

Brother George Evans was born June 23, 1887, the son of Harvey and Melissa Evans. He died February 12, 1951. Brother George's death was a great shock to the community because he Wass called sudden while at work on the tipple. It can be truly said of him that he died at his post. He was united in marriage 1914 to Vicie Hensley, who preceded him in death. Brother George and sister Vicie both joined the "Old Regular Baptist Church". He joined 1919, the exact date that she joined is not known. Sister Vicie was born 1897, died October 24, 1930. She lived a faithful Christian life until death and was loved by all who knew her. To this union were born six children, one dying in infancy, five living daughters: Mrs. Elsie Brumfield, Mrs. Hattie Brewster, Mrs. Rebecca Brumfield, Mrs. Mary Maynard, and one son, Asa Evans, all of Debartolo, WV.

Brother George was united in marriage the second time to Betty Farley, Dec. 26, 1932. Three children were born to this union, two sons, Albert and Pat, and one daughter, Nelson Neil, all at home. Brother George was a deacon of Sardis Church at the time of his death.

Written by yours unworthy, Tommy Adair.

Everette Meadows

It is by the help of the Lord and with much sorrow that I will attempt to write this obituary of my beloved Uncle, Everette Meadows, a son of James and Sarah Meadows, born August 30, 1912 and departed this life August6, 1952.

He was married in the year of 1949 to Neva Hall and to this union were born two children, Ernest Lee and Ruth Ann.. Uncle Everette confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized in the year of 1949, by the hands of Elder Asa Evans and placed his membership with the Tabitha Church of Regular Baptist and remained a faithful member until death.

Written by his niece, Iva Meadows.

Elizabeth (Ray) Young

It is in much sorrow and sadness of heart that I attempt to write the obituary of my dear loving mother, Elizabeth (Ray) Young. She was born March 16, 1880, at Varney, KY., the daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Robinett) Ray. Mother departed this life November 26, 1951.

She was married to Harvey Young in the year of 1894, and to this union were born nine children, of whom four preceded her in death. She leaves the husband and five children, names as follows: Wealthy Case, Willie Young, Virgie Etta Murphy, Mary Williamson and Cecil Young; one sister, Mary Ann Williamson, and four brothers, Perry Ray, Mack Ray, W. B. Ray and Lacy Ray, with a host of friends and relatives to mourn her loss.

mother joined the Regular Baptist Church some 28 years ago and placed her membership with the Pilgram's Home Church, where she remained faithful until death called her from our home.

Written by her daughter, Virgie Etta Murphy.

Ella Stanley

It is with uch sadness and grief in my heart that I try in my sorrow to write a short obituary of my loving mother, whom God called from our home very suddenly July 11, 1952, Ella (Fields) Stanley. She was the daughter of Tom and Spice Fields, born September 12, 1901, and was united in marriage to Orville Stanley in the year of 1921. To this union were born nine children, three boys and six girls, names as follows: Dorothy Mae, Nannie, Lydia and Mary Lou, George Thomas, Bertha Jane, Burgess, Bobby Jene. Luther James preceded her in death

Besides the father and we children she leaves nine grandchildren, three brothers, one sister, and a host of friends and relatives to mourn her passing. Mother joined the Regular Baptist Church August 6, 1944 and was baptized by the hands of Elders B. H. Bevins and Ester Hopkins and took fellowship with the Salem Church, where she remained a faithful member until death.

Written by her daughter, Bertha Jane Stanley.

Martha (Elswick) Smith

It is with a sad heart that I try to write the obituary of my grandmother, Martha (Elswick) Smith, the daughter of Robert (Bob) and Mariah Elswick, born June 16, 1865 and deceased this life June 10, 1952.

Grandmother was united in marriage to Calvin Stanley in the year of 1886, who preceded her in death. to this union were born six children, three of whom preceded her in death, In later years she was married to Leander Smith, who also preceded her in death in the year of 1935: to them was born one Daughter, Mrs. Bessie Young, who also preceded her in death.

She joined the Regular Baptist Church around fifty-five years ago and was baptized by Elder John Keesee, and placed her membership with the Apple Orchard Church, and then later came to the Pilgrim's Home Church.

Written by her grandson and wife, Homer and Flossie Robinnett.

Brother Wm. (Bill) Stanley

Brother Bill Stanley was the son of John and Nancy Stanley. Born Feb. 16, 1868; married to Mary Ellen (Bevins) Stanley April 5, 1888; joined the Church of Jesus Christ - called Salem of Regular Baptist June 13, 1940, and departed this life Nov. 28, 1950. He leaves three sons and one daughter, the footprints of a Faithful and loving parent. The sons are Rell, Landon and Brother Trimble. The daughter is Sister Pearl Blackburn of Meta, KY.

In memory, A. M. Varney.

Sister Flora Hensley

By request of her children it becomes my lot to reflect the memory of Sister Flora Hensley. Born Feb 22, 1882; married to A. J. Hensley Oct 25, 1906; deceased this life Jan. 4, 1951. To this marriage union was born three boys and two girls. Grayson and the two girls, Greetus and Evelyn, live at Road Fork KY., Everett in Florida. Ernest preceded his mother in death.

Written by, A. M. Varney, Clerk of Salem Church.

Clyde Bevins

It is with deep sorrow, and loneliness of heart that I attempt to write the obituary of my beloved son, to-wit: Clyde Bevins, born August 8, 1902; married to Zetta Morris May 31, 1927, and to this union were born four children, two boys and two girls, names as follows: Calvin, Ruby, Lois, Kenneth Lee and Rowena.

Zetta Bevins deceased this life August 17, 1938. Clyde was later married to Golda Charles June 14, 1940 and to this union was born one daughter, name Priscilla Sue Bevins.

My son and brother confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized by the hands of his father and Elder B. H,. Bevins, August 4, 1935. He placed his membership with the Salem Church of Regular Baptist and was ordained as deacon of that church April 4, 1936.

Written by his father in hope of life when the dead in Christ will raise first. Elder Jonah Bevins.

Emma Zetta Damron

It is with much sadness of heart that I write the obituary of my mother, Emma Zetta Damron, a daughter of Billy and Polly Ann Maynard, born October 17, 1885, deceased this life December 25, 1951.

She was united in marriage to J. W. Damron and to this union were born seven children, names as follows: Nancy Fields, West Union, OH Wandalee Harrison, Williamson, WV; Chester Damron, Winston-Salem, NC, Anna Mae Fraley, Hatfield, KY; Laville Damron, and Shelby Damron, at home, Rural Hall, NC. William S. Damron died on the battlefield in Korea, May 21, 1951

She joined the Regular Baptist Church about 29 years ago - baptized by the hands of Elder C. Cole, and lived a faithful member until death.

Written by her daughter, Anna Mae Fraley.

J. Mont Bevins

By request of the family I will try to write a short obituary of their father, J. Mont Bevins. He was the son of A. P. and Vicy (Stacy) Bevins, born May 31, 1869, and departed this life January 14, 1952.

He was united in marriage to Sally Williams, and to this union were born six children, two of which with the mother preceded him in death. Those left to mourn the loss of father are: Mrs. Gladys B. Blackburn, Mrs. Mattie M. Ratliff, Carroll and Ramon Bevins.

Uncle Mont joined the Regular Baptist Church December 26, 1951 and placed his membership with the Bent Branch Church.

He was well known throughout this country. Having spent his life as a merchant gave him a wide acquaintance with many people. He was a descendant of one of Pike County's pioneer families.

Written by, Forest Bevins.

Kenis Roscoe Dorton

It is with much sadness in my heart, and by the help of the Lord, that I try to write the obituary of my dear father, by nature and brother in the Lord, Kenis Roscoe Dorton, better known as K. R. Dorton. He was the son of W. P. and Mary (Vanover) Dorton, born April 3, 1874, departed this life November 15, 1951. Father joined the Regular Baptist Church the fourth Saturday in August 1949, and was baptized by the hands of Elder Emmette Case and Rudolph Sesco, and placed his membership with the Pilgrim's Home Church.

He was married to Farrabelle Kelly, who preceded him in death November 8, 1945, and to this union were born five children - all are living, namely: Kissiah May Ray, Pricey Clevenger, Mary Hall, Williabell Brown and Lillie Chafins. Besides us children he leaves 24 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters, besides the entire membership of the Pilgrims Home Church.

Written by his daughter, Kissiah Ray

Comfort White

Father was born April 6, 1866, deceased September 17, 1939, the son of Jim and Celia White. He was first married to Minnie Farley. To this union were born four children, three of whom with the mother preceded him in death. One of the sons lost his life in World War One.

Father was later married to Angeline Evans in the year of 1895, and to this union were born nine children. He joined the Regular Baptist Church many years ago and served several years as a deacon of the Elk Fork Church.

Written by a daughter, Mrs. Dewey Vernatter.

Angeline White

It is with a sad feeling that I try to write the obituary of my mother, who passed away May 28, 1951. She was the daughter of Ira L. and Elizabeth Evans, born January 7, 1875.

Mother was first married to Joe Runyon. After his death she married Comfort White, the son of Jim and Celia White. To the first union was born one child, who died in infancy. To the second union were born nine children, five sons and four daughters. Two of the sons preceded her in death, one when small, the other was out at sea in World War II, which caused her much grief. Mother joined the Regular Baptist Church when very young and was a member of the Elk Fork Church since 1911.

Written by her daughter, Mrs Dewey Vernatter.

Mercie Victoria Elswick

Since it has fallen to my lot to try in the most humble way that I know how to try to write into words, and describe the life of one of the most humble mothers that I have ever had the experience of knowing, she was Sister Mercie Victoria (Ratliff) Elswick, a daughter of William and Arminda Ratliff, born November 16, 1976, in Pike County, KY, departed this life February 23, 1952.

She was united in marriage to Charley Lilburn Elswick, November 19, 1897, and to this union were born eleven children, of whom four, with the father, preceded her in death. The seven left are: Mrs. Golda Young, Cincinnati, OH; Mrs. Haze Blackburn, Meta, KY; Curtis Elswick, Meta, KY; Clyde Elswick,Zebulon, KY; Cyrus Elswick, Cincinnati, OH; Marvin Elswick, Varney, KY, and Fred T. Elswick of Ashland, KY. She also leaves one brother, Elder G. C. Ratliff, of Island Creek, KY, and one sister, Mrs. Millie Rowe, of Feds Creek, KY.

Aunt Vick, joined the Regular Baptist Church many years ago, the date unknown to me, but she was a member of the Bent Branch Church and come as a charter member to the Pilgrims Home Church and there she was true and faithful.

Written by, Mrs. Troy T. Francis.

Mary Pinson

She was the daughter of John and Alaphare Young, born in the year 1866, was married to James W. Pinson in the year of 1880, and to this union were born no children.

Aunt Mary joined the Regular Baptist Church some 45 years ago and was baptized by the hands of Elders J. W. Smith and Mont Williamson. She placed her membership with the Bent Branch Church and later came to the Pilgrims Home Church as a Charter member.

Written by a sister, Mrs. Troy T. Francis.

Jane (Williamson) Smith

She was the daughter of John B. and Nancy Williamson and was born November 12, 1887, and departed this life July 1, 1952.

She was married to Jarrett Smith August 28, 1907. To this union were born nine children, five girls and four boys, three of whom preceded her in death, leaving, with the father, six children to mourn her loss, namely: Mrs Brookie Scott, Mrs. Lola Roberts and Earl Smith, of Hardy, KY; Carl Smith of Turkey Creek, KY, and Mrs Hester Maynard, Mrs. Lakie Maynard of Citra, FL. She also leaves twenty grandchildren, one of which is with the U.S. Air Force, J. C. Scott, stationed in Mississippi, and one brother Caudill Williamson, of Varney, KY.

She joined the Regular Baptist Church the third Sunday in August, 1919, and was baptized by the hands of Elder Jonah Bevins, and placed her membership with the Pilgrims Home Church.

Written as requested by the family, By, Troy T. Francis.

Ella (Aldridge) Gilman

Born March 3, 1894, she was the daughter of Sam and Nancy (Williamson) Aldridge, deceased July 20, 1952, united in marriage to Hi Gilman December 12, 1913. To this union were born eleven children, one son, Billy, passed away in infancy. and ten children with their father are living to mourn the passing of mother. The living children are: James, Hi, Jr., Ernest Basel, Archie, Roy and Nannie Gilman, Mrs. Victoria Parsons, Mrs. Magdalene Stratton and Mrs. Bertha Reek; two sisters: Mrs. Alice Young and Mrs. Oma Marcum, fourteen grandchildren and a host of friends. Sister Ella was baptized into the fellowship of the Regular Baptist Church July 21, 1951, by the hands of Elders Emmette Case and S. B. Fraley, and placed her membership with the Mary Elizabeth Church.

Yours in hope, George Fraley.

Lay Thomas Young

It is with much sadness that I attempt to write the obituary of a true and faithful brother, to-wit: Lay Thomas Young, born March 18, 1902. He was united in marriage to Ressie Bevins June 30, 1928, and to this union were born seven children, namely: Owen T., Bennet, Mildred, Janet, Dean, J. C. and Lillian.

Brother Young confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized the third Saturday in May, 1947. He placed his membership with the Bent Branch Church of Regular Baptist where he remained a faithful and loving brother until death.

Written by your servant, Elder Edwin May