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Alleghany County, North Carolina
1898
POLLY ROBERTS--She joined the Baptist Chruch at Lovitt's Chapel July 18th, 1896, was baptized by Elder David Roten, deceased this life November 17, 1896. During her short stay here on eath she honored her profession and died in the full triumph of the faith once delivered to the saints. She leaves a husband and three small children to week and mourn the loss of wife and mother. She is gone to that bright world to join the singing of the angels where all is peace, love and joy.
A. J. Wagoner, Chairman
ALICE WAGONER was born May 9, 1868, was married to Joshua Wagoner, April 28, 1888. She was the daughter of Angeline Lovitt. She was converted to the Christian faith in 1893 and was baptized into the fellowship of the church at Lovitt's Chapel, Oct. 28, 1896, she deceased this life March 13, 1898. She lived a consistent member of the church, ever honoring her profession. She talked of heaven and her happiness in her last hours, telling her friends of the beautiful things that she saw telling those around her that she had given her six children to the Lord. Our loss is her gain. She is gone to sing the Saviour's redeeming love forevermore.
A. J. Wagoner, Chairman
1899
CALVIN WYATT was born August the 3d 1831, and deceased this life November 3d, 1897. His stay here on earth was sixty-six years. He was married to Jane Absher, September the 6th, 1849. There were born to them three children two of whom are living. His wife deceased and left him. He was then married to Pheby Stamper, December the 7th 1857. There were born to them five children, making him the father of eight children some of whom were living at the time of his death. He joined the church at Cranberry in 1870 and was baptized by Elder Joshua Long and lived a consistent member there until Pleasant Grove church was organized. He then joined Pleasant Grove church and lived a consistent member until his death. He left evidence that his troubles were done, and that he has gone to wear that crown that is prepared for all the blood-washed throng. Farewell husband, farewell papa. We hope to soon all meet again. He has gone where there is no shedding of tears but where there is joy forever.
Elder A. J. Wagoner, Chairman
BROTHER JOHN CHURCH was born July 19, 1816 and died September 17, 1898, aged 82 years 1 month and 28 days. He was married to Delphia Woodie February 1, 1837. To them were born eight children, four boys and four girls, six of whom are still living in the hope of meeting their dear father and two brothers who have gone to the glory land. Brother Church professed faith in Christ about fifty years ago and was baptised by Elder Joshua Long in to the fellowship of Meadow Fork church. He moved his membership to Cranberry and was soon ordained a deacon and served the chruch in that office until the year 1867, when he and his wife were given off with an arm to constitute Double Springs church. He lived a Christian member and served Double Springs church as deacon until his death. Brother Church died as he had lived in the triumph of a living faith in his blessed Redeemer and we have every reason to believe that when he came to the Jordan of Death that under him were the everlasting arms, and that Jeseu took him to His breast. Sleep on, then, dear brother, until Jesus comes and thy soul shall put on an immortal body. We would say to the weeping widow and children not to weep, for you shall soon see him again where sad partings come no more. The funeral services of Brother Church were conducted by Elder A. J. Wagoner and W. A. J. Fowlkes and then his remains were laid away in the graveyard on the old farm, where he had lived, there to await the coming of the Lord to awake his sleeping dust to everlasting life.
W. A. J. Fowlkes
1900
Brother THOMPSON KENNEDY was born Feby 10th 1829, died Aug. 13th 1900, age 71 years 6 months and 8 days. He was married to Sarah Edwards Dec. 1851. Unto them were born three sons of whom two are still living. His kind and christian wife, preceeded him to the Glory Land. Sister Sarah Kennedy having departed this life Aug. 10th 1894, age 61 years 4 months and 22 days. Farewell dear brother and sister till we meet in that bright world.
Sister BEULAH J. DAVIS was born June the 9, 1831, and departed this life November 15, 1899, age 68 years 5 months and 6 days. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the church and lived in obedience to our Lord's command and she lived in obedience to our Lord's command, and she lived to the honor and glory on God until the Lord called her home to heaven to receive her reward. By the help of God I will meet mother in the sweet by and by.
Written by mother's son M. R. Davis
BARBARA ROYAL whose maiden name was Wagoner was born November 20th, 1857. Crossed the river of death February 28th, 1900. Age 42 years 3 months and 8 days. She was married to J. T. Royal July 7th, 1887. There were born unto them 6 children 3 of whom have gone to the Spirit Land. She professed faith in Christ and joined the chruch at Lovett's Chapel November 4th Saturday, 1894, and lived a faithful member 'til her death.
BROTHER M. C. SIMCOX was born Aug. 26th 1826. The death angel called him home Sep. 28th, 1895, Making his stay on earth 69 years 1 month and 2 days. He was married to Charlotte Pool February 10th, 1853. There were bron until them, 5 children, 3 living, 2 dead. After her death he married Polly Cockerham Aug. 20th 1871. They were born until them 2 children, 1 living, 1 dead. After her death he married Polly J. Moore February 22nd, 1885. He was an industrious and kind hearted man, and a member of the Baptist church at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and 4 children to mourn their loss. His wife is a member of the Methodist church. His children are all members of the Baptist church. Weep not wife, weep not children, but try to live in honor of your profession and have the promise of meeting husband and father where parting is known no more.
Elder M. E. Pool
LITHIA GALYEAN was born February 21, 1879. Died October 28, 1899. Age 20 years 8 months and 7 days. Was married to L. C. Otey April 4, 1899. Being permitted to live together just 6 months and 24 days. She was a good pious christian wife. We spent our few days in much love. About four weeks before her departure she left the following testimony. I have been praying this evening and I thought I saw Jesus and said he had come after me and I had to go. I may live two or three days yet, but I don't have any idea that I will see day break any moore. If I could just see Robert and Lona I could go happy. I want to talk to them some before I go. I am going home. Clark don't grieve after me, but hold out faithful and we will meet again where parting will be no more.
Husband
Sister ELIZABETH EDWARDS was born August 1st 1879. She was a daughter of John A. And Mahala Caudill. She professed a hope in Christ and joined the church at Landmark Oct. 16th, 1895, and was baptized by Elders Isom Edwards and A. J. Wagoner Oct. 20th, 1895. She lived a christian life and was a faithful member of the church. She let her light so shine that those who lived around her took knowledge of her that she had been with Jesus, and she proved by her life and conversation that she was a child of God. She was married to Mack Edwards Dec.22, 1898. Died May 10, 1900, age 21 years 9 months and 9 days. She leaves a husband and little child and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. But we believe our loss is her eternal gain, and we can only say farewell dear sister till we meet again.
Wiley Combs
PHEBE CAUDILL was born July 8th, 1879. Died July 29, 1900, age 21 years and 21 days. She was a daughter of James T. And Elvira Caudill. Married Mr. Lonnie Sheets May 20, 1899. She professed a hope in Christ and joined Landmark church Oct. 15, 1895 and was baptized Oct. 20, 1895 by Elders Isom Edwards and A. J. Wagoner. Sister Phebe honored that profession and by her walks and Godly conversation proved to the world that she was a child of God. While her seat is vacant in the church and her tongue is silent in the home her spirit is shouting the praised of God around that Celestial Throne in heaven. Sad! But true her stay with her husband was short, only about 11 months, when she had to bid him adieu. We can only say to the bereaved try to meet that dear sister where parting is no more. As a child she was obedient, as a wife she was true, as a christian she was faithful, and is now resting from all her labors in the sweet bye and bye.
Written by C. S. McKnight
1901
OBITUARY
Sister Nancy Hodge was born March 1832. Was inarried to John Edwards at the age of 17 years. Unto them was born one daughter, and after the death of her husband she lived a widow until 1879. When she married Columbus Dicken, they lived in peace 11 years, and ufter his death she remained a widow. She professed a hope ill Christ and joined the Church at Glade Creek and was Baptised into the fellowship of Saddle Mountain Churchsomeyearsago by Elder A Mcknight. She was taken sick June 2, 1901, and died the 24 of the same month. Making her stay here on earth about 69 years. Sister Nancy ever honored her profession. She leaves three sisters one daughter and six grand children to mourn their loss. She bore her affliction with patience. She said lust hefore she passed away that she would he better off when she left this world. Our loss is her eternal gain.
Farewell dear friend here below.
My body to the tomb must go.
And with my Lord I soon shall be.
Prepare for death and follow me.
Elder M. E. Pool, Chairman.
OBITUARY.
Mattie C. Larrow departed this life April 29, 1901. Making her stay on earth 40 years, 8 mouths and 3 days. She was the daughter of Elder Johu K. and Sarah Baldwin and was the wife of Bro. Thomas Larrow who had served South Fork church as a Deacon for a number of years Sister Mattie was ever ready to work for tile cause of her Savior. She professed religion about the age of 14 or 15 years. In a revival meeting at Prathers Creek church and was baptized into the fellowship of the same church by Elder I. W. Landreth. About 21 years ago she moved her membership to South Fork church and there lived a consistent member until death. She i.equiested that Elder W. B. and E. E. Wyatt should preach her funeral on the 5th Sunday in June. Her request was carried out. Farewell dear sister till we see thy Heavenly face. We loved her perhaps too well For the one we loved so dcarly has forever passed away.
Elder E. E. Wyatt.
OBITUARY
Solomon S. Stamper was born Apiji 26, 1822 and departed this life May 16, 1901. Age 79 years and 20 days. He was married to Lydia Pruitt in the year 1840. Unto them were horn five children which are all living. He professed a hope in Christ and joined the Church at Pleasant Grove several years before he died and was Baptised by Elder A. J. Wagoner and lived a Christian life up to his death. He left a lasting evidence that he was going to Heaven his everlasting home to meet with friends that has gone, on before. We would say to the Children prepare to meet thy God in peace that you may be able to see your father's face again, where there will be no more sad parting. He has a large connection to mourn their loss. But we feel our loss is his eternal gain. He is gone, his seat in the church is vacant. His body lies in the cold grave to wait the resurrection from. His body spirit is resting we trust in that happy world above. O may we all be ready, too, "heit the call Conies for us to go.
Wiley Combs, Committee.
OBITUARY.
Sarah Ann Richardson was horn June 5, 1857, and departed this life June 23, 1901. Age 44 years and 15 days. She was married toAlexander Richardson about 16 years before her death. Her husband Passed on to the glory land about 4 years before her. She leaves three little fatherless and motherless children in the hands of the Lord and on the mercies of the people with many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She Professed a hope in Christ and joined the Church at Pleasant Grove and was baptised by Elder Caloway Blevins. She lived up to her Christian duty by filling her seat in the church and letting her daily walks and conversation honor her profession. She was a bright and shining light in the church. But she is gone never to return. But by the grace of God we can meet; her in the glory land above. May God bless and save the dear little children in the Heavenly world, is our prayer for Christ sake. We can only say farewell dear sister til we meet again.
Wiley Combs, Committee.
OBITUARY.
Sister Ida Higgins was born Dec. 3, 1875. Died 21, 1901. Age 26 years, 7 months and 18 days. She was a daughter of Brisom and Julia Kirby. She was married to C.T. Higgin Sept. 25,1895. I have known Sister Ida from childhood and on up to her death, she was always kind to every body. She professed a hope in Christ Jan. 19th, 1899, and lived in honor of that profession and was a bright light herein the world. While, she and her husband together with their daughter was enjoying life, disease made way in their loving home, and laid prostrate sister Ida upon her bed. She bore ber affliction with patience and fortitude. And when the death angel came she could fold her arms and bid farewell to husbaud, daughter, father and mother and all her relatives and join in with the redeemed above. Brother Troy I can only say, press forward and some day can hale her happy on the banks of sweet deliverance. Raise the little inotherles daughter up to the glory of God, that she, too, can meet mother in the Heavenly world. My prayers are toGod to comfort the bereaved ones in their trouble and make up the absence of sister Ida with the presenee of thy Holy Spirit.
The funeral services was conducted by the writer before she was placed in the new made grave to Resurrection morn. Text. Rev. 7:17 verse: "For the Lamb which is ill the midst oft he throne shall lead them and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters; and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes." With the promise of these words the exchange of sister Ida irom this world of woe, was a happy one. Such love and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine.
A. McKnight
OBITUARY.
Linnie B. Davis was born Jan 3, 1884, died Sept 22, 1900. Age 16 years 8 months and 19 days. She. the daughter of Emery and Polly Davis. Just in the prime of life, when nature seemed to foretell the beauties of health and the enjoyments of life in this world, disease made its way into this humble home and took hold upon our beloved sister and brought her down upon the counch to suffer and die. Little did they think that Linnie's sickness was unto death. But she told her father and mother that she would never get well, and that she wanted them to meet her in heaven. She said she was going to see Lula, her baby sister that had passed away Sept. 13th, 1896. I visited her just before she died and I never heard such a bright testimony in all my life of her future happiness in the far beyond. She knew every thing till the last and called up her cousins and begged them to meet her in Heaven. Then with an angelic smile upon her face, and voice clear and sweet, she sung her favorite songe, "Oh, why not tonight?" And then passed away to Spirit land, there to be with the redeemed forever more. Bereaved friends ever let those words of Linnie's have a place in your memory and do as she bid you to meet her in that beautiful city on high, where there is no sickness, pain nor death, but all joy, peace and happiness forever.
Sleep on dear Linnie's till the truilipet shall sound,
To wake the nations under ground,
And soar above with kindred meet
And cast your crown at Jesus' feet.
Writen by request, A. McKnight
OBITUARY.
Brother Thos. E. Hendrix was born Jan. 22, 1846, and died July 4, 1901, age 55 years, 5 months and 12 days, he was a son of Ancil and Emma Hendrix. He was married to Matilda Walker in the year 1867. There were twelve children born until them 7 boys and 5 girls, two dead, and ten living. He professed a hope in Christ about 26 years ago, at Covenant Church, Wilkes County at a revival meeting. He joined the baptist church at Pleasant Grove, Feb. 7th, 1900 and was baptized by Elder Isom Edwards and F. M. Osborn and lived a consistant member until the death angel wafted his spirit home to the glory land. His affliction was great, he bore them with much patience and said, it is alright or would not have been so. His sickness lasted about six weeked. A few days before his he called his wife and son Willie to his bedside and told them he had to die. He said all is well with, I see nothing in the way, he also called his baby to his bed, grasp each other and kissed each other and bid each other farewell, he told his children to be good children to be good children and meet her in Heaven. May the children ever remember the good counsel of a dying father and meet him in Heaven. Brother Hendrix was a good citizen and we believe a good Christian man. His seat is vacant at home and at his church. He leave a wife and ten children and a host of friends to mourn their loss, but what we feel as our loss is his eternal gain. May the blessing of God rest upon the widow and children and his many friends until they meet in Heaven. Farewell dear brother till we meet and cast our crowns at Jesus' feet and sing the triumph of his love. Written by Request. Rev. Isom Edwards
OBITUARY.
Martha Dickens was born Feb. 7th, 1855, was married to James Doby. Unto them was born 6 children. She professed a hope in Christ some years ago and joined the church at Roaring Gap. She was a good orderly walking member until death. She died Feb. 20, 1898, age 33 years. Her seat is vacant in the home and in the church, but filled in Heaven. The children miss mother's sweet words. Dearest sister thou has left us here, thy loss we deeply feel, but tis God that bereft us, he can all our sorrows heal.
Elder M. E. Pool, Chairman.
OBITUARY.
Martha Bartly was born Dec. 18, 1863. Was married to Calvin Todd Feb. 5, 1897 unto them was born 2 children. She professed a hope in Christ and joined the church at Roaring Gap and was baptized the same day. Died Jan. 25, 1900, age 36 years 11 months and 7days. She was a faithful member. Our loss was her eternal gain. Weep not deep friends, but strive to meet daughter, wife and mother in Heaven above.
Elder M. E. Pool, Chairman
OBITUARY
James Sturgill was born May 28th, 1816 and departed this life June 22, 1901, making his stay on earth 85 years and 24 days. He was married to Susan Baldwin July 25th, 1837 to them was given 9 children, 2 sons and 7 daughters, all living, and we hope they will meet their father and mother that passed our of this world Dec. 29th, 1868. Brother and sister Sturgill professed a hope in Christ soon after their marriage and was baptized into the fellowship of the baptist church and lived consistent members of South Fork church until death. A few hours before his death he callled all his children around his bed and took each one by the hand and requested them to always love each other and live like Christians. Children never forget the words of a pious father, and I hope we will not forget that earnest prayer that we heard him pray for his church, children and grandchildren.
Farewell dear friends on earth below
My body to the tombe must go
And with my Lord I hope to be
Prepare for death and follow me
Elder E. E. Wyatt