COLBERT COUNTY, ALABAMA
CEMETERIES - TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 11
OAKWOOD - TUSCUMBIA
As surveyed by the WPA
page 2
This survey of the Oakwood Cemetery in Tuscumbia, AL was done in 1933 by the WPA [Works Progress Administration]. The first marked grave in the Cemetery is that of Catherine Kenan Hooks, who died 24 Oct 1821. Any death dates prior to 24 Oct 1821 are possibly an error. This was typed by Pat M. Mahan and proofed by Martha Wilson.
NAME BORN DIED INSCRIPTIONS/COMMENTS
Gipson, H. P. 26 May 1845 14 Oct 1901 Age 56 yrs 6 mos 12 days;
City Marshall; A loving husband a father dear, a faithful friend lies buried here.
2 graves, no markers
Smith, James 27 Feb 1781 29 Feb 1841
1 grave, no marker
8 graves in Amelia F. Lot
Challen, Dr. Joseph 5 Nov 1849 1 Apr 1867
CSA # 79
8 graves, no markers
CSA #64
Long, Miss Julia 13 Aug 1929 aged 85 yrs.
Long, Mrs. M. L. 25 Jan 1897 Erected by Mother.
Hamlet, Virginia E. 5 Jul 1857 7 Jun 1880 wife of C. B. Hamlet;
Gone but not forgotten
Hamlet, Octavia R. 6 Jan 1858 17 Feb 1899 wife of C. B. Hamlet;
Dear is the spot where ________ sleep, And sweet the strains angels pour.
O! why would we in anguish weep? She is not dead but gone before.
Hamlet, Jno. McAlister 15 Jul 1889 19 Aug 1890 son of C. B. & Octavia Hamlet;
Tis a little grave, but O! have a care for world wide hopes are buried here.
How much of life, how much of joy, is buried with our darling boy.
Thomas, J. H. d 19 Jan ----Age 72 yrs 11 mos 5 days [year not given - double stone]
Thomas, Mrs. J. H. d 17 May ----; age 69 yrs 1 mo 5 days [year not given - double stone]
Grubbs, [no given name] d 14 Jul 1916; age 1 yr 20 mos 2 days
1 grave, no marker
Jean, Catherine d 13 Oct 1860, age 33 yrs.
Jean, Laura 21 Nov 1855 22 Nov 1881
Jean, J. W. d 19 Dec 1886, age 85 yrs.
Jean, William J. 21 Nov 1855 8 mos
Jean, Infant daughter of J. W. & Catherine Jean - no dates
Jean, Eff 5 Jul 1849 12 Oct 1851
Willson, Effie Farr 16 Mar ---- 22 Dec 1922
Willson, William Franklin d 6 Aug 1933, age 66 yrs 2 mos 12 days
3 graves, no markers
Whitson, George Gay 1859 1911
Whitson, Eliza Farr 1859 1931 His wife. [George Gay Whitson]
Tenge, G. A. 26 Jul 1809 18 Jul 1869
Tenge, Joseph A. 9 Feb 1839 25 Jul 1850 In Memory of;
Rest on loved one till Christ shall come, and call thee from the silent tomb.
Then shall we meet in sweet surprise and dwell in love beyond the skies.
Tenge, Sarah Oatts 15 Sep 1823 7 Jul 1850
The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me; Thy mercy O Lord, endureth forever,
forsaketh not the works of thine own hands.
Tenge, Daniel Poindexter 27 Aug 1848 25 Sep 1862 Only son of J. T. & S. C.
Rather, William B. 3 Dec 1800 11 Mar 1857
Rather, Lucindia 8 Aug 1805 13 Oct 1856 wife of William B. Rather
C. S. A. #65 no other data
Thornton, Mary Louisa Jul 1837 Jan 1910 wife of Col. L. B. Thornton
Thornton, Col. L. B. 28 May 1815 10 Jan 1895
Thornton, Louise Jul 1870 Mar 1921 wife of Dr. J. C. Smith
Thornton, Sarah Feb 1868 Dec 1910 dau of Col & Mrs. L. B. Thornton
Thornton, Bedford 8 Aug 1860 14 Sep 1908 son of L. B. & M. L. Thornton
Thornton, Fitzhugh 3 Feb 1873 9 Jul 1887 son of L. B. & M. L. Thornton
Thornton, Hunter Mar 1865 9 Jan 1871 son of L. B. & M. L. Thornton
Longcryer, Mrs. Louise no other data
Smith, Thornton 11 Mar 1889 14 May 1903
Smith, Rev. Horace P. 1832 1877 C. S. A. #8
Waggon, J. H. 10 Sep 1876 23 Sep 1876 Asleep in Jesus.
Zummbrook, Dedrich 27 Apr 1827 4 Jan 1875 Faded on earth to bloom in heaven.
Waddy, Ralph Haywood 28 Feb 1907 26 Dec 1907 son of S. P. & L. M. Waddy
Brown, Thomas d 24 Jan 1855, aged about 80 yrs. In memory of
Blocker, Sarah 13 Dec 1797 1 Sep 1856 Sacred to the Memory of;
wife of Col. Abner Blocker, deceased. She died in Jesus and is blest. How calm her slumbers are.
From sufferings and from sin released and freed from every snare. For from this world of toil
and strife, she is present with the Lord. The labors of her mortal life end in a larger reward.
Sanford, Susan Lettie 15 Jul 1874 1 Dec 1918 Mother.
Sanford, Annie Lee 27 May 1898 16 Jul 1920 Sister.
Steger, Elizabeth 24 Mar 1862 12 Jun 1918 Sister.
Steger, Samuel A. d 21 Aug 1907, age 38 yrs 7 mos Brother
Steger, Samuel A. d 14 Feb 1893, aged 72 yrs 6 mos 24Father; CSA #7
Steger, Mollie M. d 20 May 1906, age 73 yrs Mother.
Steger, James P. d 9 May 1875, age 4 yrs 6 mos We will meet again.
Steger, Shelton 24 Feb 1860 17 Sep 1865 son of S. A. & M. M. Steger
Shelton, Infant 4 Jan 1866 dau of A. & M. E. Shelton
Ross, Richard L. 26 Oct 1825 9 Sep 1899 [double stone with Martha E.]
Ross, Martha E. Apr 1841 10 Jul 1893 [double stone with Richard L.]
Ross, Francis Hugh 26 Dec 1811 5 Feb 1857 b Woodford Co KY
Ross, Elizabeth 15 Sep 1788 26 Dec 1867 b Spotsilvania Co VA;
Consort of Elaxander Ross; Her trust was in the Lord. Trust ye in the Lord forever
for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.
Ross, Addie E. 23 Oct 1847 10 Jun 1882 wife of G. R. G. Jones;
dau of W. J. & J. L. Ross.
Ross, Sallie B. Hogun 28 Jan 1853 7 Apr 1873 dau of W. J. & J. L. Ross
Ross, Jane L. 22 Feb 1824 27 Nov 1878 wife of W. J. Ross
Ross, Frank A. 19 Sep 1843 30 Mar 1867 son of W. J. & J. L. Ross; C.S.A. #6
Ross, Kate C. [WPA Typist ran to last line of page]; dau of W. J. & J. L. Ross
Wall, Amandia M. 15 Nov 1830 7 Jun 1860 In Memory of; wife of Dr. A. A. Wall
Rogers, Alizabeth d 31 Dec 1860, aged 59 yrs. Sacred to the Memory of
C. S. A. # 84 No other data
Bennet, Mary 10 May 1824 9 Feb 1891 My Mother; Requiescat in pace.
Hyde, Isaac H. no dates - Co. 1st. Ala. Inf. Spanish-American War
2 graves, no markers
1 grave, C. S. A. #5 no other data
2 graves, no markers
White, Jno. W. 2 Aug 1842 14 May 1897 K. of H; Confederate Veteran; C.S.A.#4
Wayne, A. J. 28 Feb 1846 28 Mar 1886 I.H.S.; C.S.A.#3
Funke, Annie Wayne 5 Apr 1876 13 Dec 1909 wife of Jno. Funke
Funke, Jno. F. 1 Feb 1932 Age 55 yrs.
Funke, Mrs. Martha died Age 42 yrs.
Hogan, Mary 11 May 1853 5 Jul 1854
5 graves, no markers
Mills, G. H. 24 Jan 1867 26 Oct 1916
We loved him, yes we loved him. But the angels loved him more.
Powers, Daniel 12 Jan 1822 25 May 1856 b Lenterick Co Ireland.
C.S.A. #1 no other data
C.S.A. #2 no other data
Somerville, Algie d 11 Aug 1838, age 41 yrs. Sacred to the memory of
Stephenson, Harriette 25 Feb 1827 11 Apr 1861 wife of W. G. Stephenson
Peden, Margaret 1831 no death date wife of Jno. A. Peden
Hibert, Charles 25 Jul 1838 Sep 1838 Sacred to the Memory of
Kahl, John 21 Sep 1826 16 Aug 1902 b Berks Co PA
Kahl, Melinda 30 Aug 1830 20 Jun 1901 b Lebannon Co PA;
She is not dead but sleepeth.
Kahl, Reuben Franklin 9 Apr 1851 1 Jun 1853 b Berks Co PA
Devaney, Jno. C. 19 Sep 1880 28 Nov 1904 Brother;
Safely anchored in the harbor of eternal rest.
Deveney, Owen 26 Jun 1876 26 Nov 1900 Brother;
Budded on earth to bloom in heaven
1 grave, no marker
Brown, Katie Belle 21 Nov 1859 26 Nov 1861 Age 2 yrs 6 days;
dau of W. T. & L. R. Brown; Weep not fond Mother raise thy head and lift thy tearful
eyes to Heaven's high world, though Katie's dead she lives beyond the skies.
Brown, W. T. 7 Aug 1837 12 Jul 1860 d Courtland, AL
Brown, Nancy Jane d 18 Jul 1863, age 9 yrs 11 mos 21 dau of B. C. & Hannah Brown
Brown, Hannah B. 28 Aug 1809 21 Oct 1856 wife of B. C. Brown
Giles, William Arthur 12 Apr 1857 2 Mar 1861 son of G. W. & C. M. Giles;
As the sweet flower that scents the morn but withers in the rising day,
thus lively was this infant's down, thus swiftly it's life away.
Stanley, W. L. 20 Oct 1864 8 Mar 1906 Asleep in Jesus;
Erected by the Woodmen of the World.
Stanley, Mable C. 3 Apr 1892 14 Nov 1900 dau of W. L. & Mary A. Stanley;
Budded on earth to bloom in heaven.
Shackleford, Carrie 19 Jul 1874 13 Oct 1894 dau of Josephus & Cordelia Shackleford;
She was an angel that visited the green earth and took the flower away.
She died as she lived trusting in God.
Shackleford, Edward J. 2 Aug 1868 26 Oct 1870 son of J. & A. C. Shackleford.
Farr, Louis 30 Jun 1832 4 Jun 1890 Sleep on Father, thy work is done;
Jesus has come and borne thee home.
Farr, Elizabeth 14 Jan 1840 26 Feb 1902 Rest in peace.
Farr, W. 11 Dec 1834 6 Sep 1888 Gone but not forgotten.
Farr, Nettie 16 Oct 1870 30 Nov 1884 dau of W. E. Farr
7 graves, no markers
1 C.S.A.
Finley, Hugh M. 20 Jul 1847 6 Oct 1886 b Buzzard Roost, AL; d Tuscumbia, AL
Rather, Chas. 19 Sep 1866 1 Dec 1910
Rather, Mary Wallace 30 Mar 1876 24 Jun 1881 Child of John D. & Letitia P. Rather;
She died in beauty like a rose, Blown from it's parent stem.
She died in beauty like a pearl, dropped from some diadem
Rather, Letitia Pearsell 1 Jun 1834 1 Nov 1893 wife of John D. Rather
Rather, John D. 7 Jan 1823 4 Mar 1910
Rather, Pearsell 16 Dec 1869 15 Apr 1894
Rather, Nona Pratt 27 May 1874 28 Nov 1928 Beloved wife of John D. Rather Jr.
Goodloe, David S. 6 Sep 1846 27 Dec 1866 Sacred to the Memory of;
son of Harriett & J. Calvin Goodloe; Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
Goodloe, John Calvin 21 May 1817 25 Feb 1895 Age 77 yrs 9 mos; Sacred to the Memory of;
Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.
Goodloe, Harriett 23 Mar 1821 12 Nov 1900 wife of John Calvin Goodloe;
Sacred to the memory of
Kennedy, Sarah Louisa d 24 May 1826, age 18 yrs 5 mos alias Goodloe
Goodloe, Mrs. Mary 16 Sep ---- Consort of D. B. Goodloe;
In Memory of; And though sown in ------- yet shall she be raised in power.
Goodloe, David Short 26 Jul 1776 13 Oct 1845 b Grantville Co NC [Granville?]
Bowen, Ellen D. 17 Jan 1855 24 May 1890 Age 35 yrs 4 mos 24 days;
wife of C. F. Bowen; A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled.
Inman, Isabella G. d 15 May 1883, age 53 yrs wife of J. D. Inman
Wiley, William M., Jr. 1881 no death date
Wiley, Dr. James E. 1875 1906
Wiley, William M. 1849 1916
Wiley, Mattie C. 1852 1916
1 grave, no marker
Murdoch, Henry Lake Sep 1848 12 Jun 1849 Inf son of James & Mary C. Murdoch;
Sacred to the Name of
Palmer, Beverly F. 27 Jun 1867 8 Dec 1910
Palmer, Dr. Charles R. 26 Oct 1859 25 Jul 1917
Palmer, Sudie Huston 31 Aug 1868 15 Oct 1920
Allen, Aaron D. 8 Apr 1842 24 Sep 1912 A.D.A. [footstone]; C.S.A.
Allen, Julia C. 12 Sep 1844 18 Aug 1925 J.C.A. [footstone]
Thompson, Ellen C. 17 Feb 1839 7 Jul 1897 wife of M. H. Thompson;
Thy beauty was perfect through my comeliness which I have put on thee, saith the Lord God.
Thompson, Matthew H. d 28 May 1910, age 76 years. d Lakeland, FL;
Consort of Ellen C. Thompson; C.S.A.
Sampson, William J. 5 Dec 1875 27 Dec 1895
Sampson, James N. 7 Jul 1843 5 Sep 1907
Sampson, Martha R. 5 Oct 1845 27 Mar 1914
Sampson, Charles E. 1 Sep 1880 13 May 1930
Morton, Eula J. 22 Nov 1889 2 Jul 1890
Sleep on in thy beauty thou sweet and angel child By sorrow unblighted, by sin undefiled.
Gorter, D. A. 27 Oct 1922 6 May 1924 son of Bryan & Jennie Gorter;
Weep not Father, Mother and Brother for me For I am waitin in Glory for thee.
Armstead, Henry Coles d 13 Apr 1932, age 84 yrs
1 grave, no marker
Gassaway, Amanda 12 Sep 1836 21 Sep 1902 Alas she has left us Her spirit has fled
Her body now slumbers Along with the dead. Her Saviour hath called her
To him she hath gone Be ye also ready to follow her soon.
2 graves, no markers
Field, Georgianna E. 23 Oct 1845 24 May 1884 wife of B. F. Field; b Fredericksburg VA; d Tuscumbia AL
Reeves, Fannie L. 22 Apr 1881 16 Dec 1900 Gone home.
Mims, Henry 22 Jun 1886 21 Sep 1907
Bradley, S. E. Sr. 22 Dec 1843 10 May 1910 b in city of Palermo Cicily;
Earth has no sorrow that He above cannot it heal. W.O.W.
Bradley, Martha E. 15 Dec 1847 15 Jan 1911 wife of S. E. Bradley;
A tender Mother and a faithful friend, Faithful to her trust even unto death.
Bradley, Forrest V. 22 Jun 1875 13 Mar 1899 Age 23 yrs 8 mos 13 days;
b Milton, St. Rosa Co FL; To the Memory of; O! Forrest thy gentle voice is hushed
Thy warm true heart is still and on thy Path a peaceful face is resting death cold chill.
Thy hands are crossed upon thy breast We have kissed thy marble brow
And in our aching hearts we know We have no Forrest now.
Hossland, L. D. d 2 Mar 1930, age 69 yrs 0 mos 15 days [should surname be HOWLAND?]
Howland, Susan J. 2 Aug 1895 - only date Inf. dau of L. D. & M. B. Howland;
Budded on eath to bloom in heaven.
Howland, Thomas Baker 12 Sep 1891 13 Mar 1892 son of L. D. & M. B. Howland;
It was an angel that visited the green earth and took the flower away.
McWilliams, Hugh A. 15 Mar 1868 6 May 1926
McWilliams, Grace 15 May 1874 20 Feb 1930
McWilliams, John A. 4 Mar 1841 1 Aug 1923
McWilliams, Berneta 18 Feb 1847 28 Feb 1920 His wife [John A. McWilliams]
McWilliams, Ophelia A. 2 Dec 1889 21 Jan 1890 dau of D. A. & L. B. McWilliams;
Our darling one hath gone before To greet us on the blissful shore.
Rump, John Christopher 4 Apr 1876 9 Sep 1884 age 8 yrs 6 mos 5 days;
Child of A. G. W. & S. D. Rump
Rump, Otto Charlie 24 Sep 1870 11 Jan 1885 age 14 yrs 3 mos 18 days;
Child of A. G. W. & S. D. Rump; Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid
them not for of such is the Kingdom of God.
Thomas, Andrew 6 Mar 1792 8 Oct 1852 In Memory of
Lancaster, John H. 22 Jul 1817 10 Sep 1852 In Memory of;
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Lancaster, Mary J. 10 Sep 1818 26 Nov 1893 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
Saltzer, Susan T. 2 Aug 1823 21 Jun 1902
Faith points to hope above the skies where virtuous friendships never die.
Henke, Albert B. R. 5 Sep 1883 6 Oct 1883 son of J. B. & H. Henke
Henke, Thegla B. 23 Mar 1885 29 Mar 1885 dau of J. B. & H. Henke;
Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Henke, Willie A. 28 Mar 1886 10 Jun 1886 son of J. B. & H. Henke;
Sleep on sweet babe And take thy rest. God called thee home He thought it best.
Thomas, James P. 6 Jun 1830 10 Oct 1852 son of A. & E. Thomas: In Memory of
Smith, Little Roy 11 Jun 1914 18 Feb 1918
Dear lovely babe to part with you Has wracked our heart with pain
Thy memory shall ever be A guiding star to heaven
45 C. S. A. graves. 1861 - 65
Smith, C. C. C. S. A. 1861 - 65
50 C. S. A. graves. 1861 - 65
Slater, Assb [???] d 20 Nov 1860, age 22 yrs 1 mo 17 days
son of P. H. & H. B. Slater; I rest in hope.
Christian, George Cabell killed 10 Jun 1864, at the Battle of Tishamingo Creek, MS; In Memory of
King, Lucy Fowler 1854 1923 wife of G. P. King
1 C.S.A.
Vinson, Curtis B. 18 Mar 1867 21 Nov 1885 son of Jno. D. & E. O. Vinson;
Sacred to the Memory of; Accidently shot and instantly killed while hunting.
That one loved form was cold and dead Our mournful thoughts employ
We weep our earthly comfort fled As withered all our joy.
Moore, Alice Hobgood 10 Feb 1843 29 May 1925 A dear mother, a friend to all.
Chellen, Susie B. 22 Jun 1866 22 Aug 1904
A true and faithful wife, a fond and loving mother has gone to her reward.
Chellen, W. P. no other data
1 grave, no marker
Sample, Florence A. d 2 Jan 1844, age 4 yrs 1 mo 2 days
In Memory of; who departed this life
Anderson, Robert d 10 Oct 1838, age 6 yrs 1 mo 30 days
Sacred to the Memory of
Morton, Quen 6 Jun1781 4 Jul 1847 In Memory of
Morton, David S. 22 Jan 1812 28 Jun 1857 In Memory of
Gleadall, B. 18 Mar 1794 13 Aug 1868 b London; In Memory of
Gleadall, Cornelia O. 1824 1875 dau of Josephus Wheelock
Beaumont, R. C. 2 Oct 1842 3 Aug 1877 C.S.A. #52
Belue, Caroline G. 30 Sep 1830 27 Jan 1885
Counts, Lizzie 28 Mar 1864 13 Sep 1921 wife of J. F. Counts
Rather, Silas P. 18 Feb 1847 16 Mar 1901 C.S.A. #58
Rather, Eldon R. 23 Nov 1842 19 Dec 1881
Goodwin, John W. 12 May 1863 d age 29 yrs
Loved ones will miss you sadly And grieve that you come no more
But there are sadder things than dying And there is rest on the other shore.
Goodwin, Bessy Lloyd 10 May 1867 13 Jul 1890
In loving Memory of Sister; In thy presence is fullness of joy.
Hicks, Annie S. 24 Feb 1881 -- Feb 1916
Gillespie, Sallie Goodwin 23 Jun 1841 10 Jun 1910
Goodwin, John 30 Dec 1840 15 Feb 1873 C. S. A.#57
Cooper, Julia 26 Jan 1827 4 Dec 1912
Hodgkin, Mary K. 12 Feb 1846 22 Nov 1874 b Bedford Co TN;
wife of Fred D. Hodgkin; dau of J. A. & F. Carter
Hodgkin, Frederick D. 26 Nov 1842 22 Nov 1874 b Oxford Shire England;
Father, Mother & four children killed by storm which visited Tuscumbia 22 Nov 1874
Hodgkin, Frederick W. 15 Feb 1869 22 Nov 1874 son of F. D. & M. K. Hodgkin
Hodgkin, Nettie E. 5 Apr 1870 22 Nov 1874 dau of F. D. & M. K. Hodgkin
Hodgkin, Emma A. 31 Dec 1871 22 Nov 1874 dau of F. D. & M. K. Hodgkin
Hodgkin, Mary L. 19 Nov 1873 22 Nov 1874 dau of F. D. & M. K. Hodgkin
Hodgkin, Priscilla F. 18 Dec 1867 12 Feb 1868 dau of F. D. & M. K. Hodgkin;
Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Hodgkin, Edward B. d 22 Jun 1933, age 73 years [Surname?]
Blocker, William C. 4 Oct 1845 27 Sep 1864 son of Abner B & Julia A. Blocker;
Killed in action at Pulaski TN Sep 27 1864. He gave his life for his country;
Co C Regt AL Cav; C. S. A. #56
Curry, James E. 23 Feb 1865 9 Jun 1901
Williams, Walter Henry 5 Jun 1880 12 Oct 1918 double stone with Louise Williams
Williams, Louise no other data double stone with Walter Henry Williams
Carter, Henry no other data
Carter, James 1821 1908
Carter, Frances 6 Jun 1824 17 Aug 1878 b Bedford Co TN;
wife of James Carter; At Rest.
Appleby, F. T. 2 Apr 1875 20 Dec 1932 Servant of God; Teacher of youth.
He lured to higher worlds and led the way.
McTyer, Sumter B. 1861 1922 (On Appleby lot.)
Johnson, Kate M. 10 Sep 1844 9 Nov 1920 wife of Col. Wm. A. Johnson;
In thy presence is fulness of joy.
Johnson, Col. Wm. A. 25 Sep 1827 4 Jun 1891 Brave, tender and true
Johnson, D. E. "Dick" 18 Oct 1831 9 Jul 1864 Major Dick Johnson. 60-61 C.S.A.;
Wounded on the battlefield. Far dearer the grave or the prison Illumed by one patriot name,
Than the Tropies of all who have Risen on Liberty's ruins to fame.; A Confederate soldier
and a military prisoner at Rock Island where he died. Sacred Memory of
Johnson, Richard 12 Nov 1864 19 Jan 1906
Johnson, Loutie D. 15 Jan 1867 19 May 1901
Johnson, William 25 Jun 1875 5 Jun 1876 Our Little Darling;
Inf son of Col. Wm. A. & Katie M. Johnson;
This little low earth bed in the garner Of a Mother heart's brightest gem,
Whose pure little spirit now glitters In the Dear Saviour's Diadem.
Johnson, Kate M. 10 Sep 1844 9 Nov 1920
Johnson, Col. Wm. A. 26 Sep 1827 4 Jun 1891 C.S.A. #59
[two stones for Col. Wm. A. Johnson.]
Brinkley, Lucille 5 Aug 1901 Baby
Inman, Mary P. 27 Feb 1823 25 Oct 1872 wife of J. D. Inman
Inman, J. D. 6 Sep 1820 14 Jul 1887 In Hoc Signo Vinces;
Free from all cares and pain; Asleep my body lies
Until the final Trumpet calls the Dead to Christ
O! dreary hearth, Oh! Lonesome life, Oh! Empty heart and home,
It is not home to me wherein, Thy dear feet never come.
There is no meaning in the Word Since thy dear lips are dumb. M.P.I. [Mary P. Inman]
Little, Emma L. 3 Sep 1849 26 Jun 1928 Mama.
Little, Ed 7 Aug 1874 4 Mar 1911
Little, B. F. 30 Nov 1840 10 Mar 1898 C.S.A. #62
A precious Papa from us has gone A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled
Little, Mattie A. 24 Dec 1845 12 Dec 1868 age 22 yrs 11 mos 18 days;
wife of B. F. Little, dau of J. D. & M. P. Inman;
Oh! Let us think on death, Though we be young and gay
For God who gave our life and breath Can take them both away.
To God who made us all Oh let us humbly cry,
And then whenever death may call We'll be prepared to die.
Simpson, Edward M. 27 Mar 1862 17 Dec 1917 Eldest son of James H. & Sue E. Simpson
Simpson, Sallie C. 7 Jul 1848 4 Nov 1904 In Memory of;
Wife of James H. Simpson; A loving wife and tender and affectionate Mother has been called to rest.
Simpson, James H. 26 Jun 1832 19 Nov 1906 C.S.A. #63;
Sacred to the Memory of; A just man, a faithfull public servant,
a Christian citizen and an affectionate father and friend, has gone home.
Simpson, Sue E. 16 Apr 1842 3 Oct 1872 Wife of J. H. Simpson;
And ever near us though unseen The dear immortal spirits tread,
For all the boundless universe Is life - there are no dead.
Simpson, Benjamin D. 8 Sep 1875 22 Aug 1876
Simpson, Hugh N. 25 Apr 1878 31 May 1878
Simpson, Annie N. 25 Aug 1879 21 Sep 1879
Simpson, Mary Goodloe age 26 yrs wife of C. A. Simpson; In Memory of;
This shadow is lightened by thy face, This burden is lightened by thy grace. I am content.
Goodloe, Mary - See Simpson, Mary
Simpson, Adaline "Auntie" Ewing 24 Jun 1893
Precious in the sight of our Lord and Saviour are His saints. In loving memory
Simpson, C. A. no other data
Flemming, Elder Ray B. Sr. 5 Jun 1854 19 Oct 1898 Holy Bible;
b in Spencer Indiana; An active paster 22 years; baptised 5016 persons into Baptist Churches.
Keaghy, Samuel 16 Apr 1774 30 Jan 1837 Capt. 37 Regt., A.M.;
b in Ireland; In Memory of
Rowland, Elsie no other data
Rowland, Hattie no other data
Rowland, Louis no other data
Rowland, Miss Minnie no other data
Rowland, Thos. no dates Father; C.S.A. #51
Rowland, Annie S. no dates Mother
Palmer, Barton 6 Nov 1922 21 Jan 1923 [on Armstead lot]
Scruggs, Frank 7 Feb 1861 3 Apr 1924 F. W. S. [footstone]
C. S. A. #49 no other data
C. S. A. #50 no other data
Moore, Miss Fannie 11 Mar 1884 8 Oct 1900
Rand, Kittie 1 Feb 1888 25 Jun1900
Rand, Dr. Edward Pearsall 7 Nov 1848 21 Nov 1916
Rand, Mrs. Mattie White 12 Dec 1856 10 Oct 1931
Rand, Edward Pearsall Jr. 5 Nov 1880 21 Jun 1917
1 grave, no marker
Russell, Henry H. 1836 1894 double stone with Mary J. Russell
Russell, Mary J. 1840 1903 double stone with Henry H. Russell
Whittemore, Annie Browder 23 Jan 1884 6 Dec 1885 dau of J. S. & Bettie R. Whittemore;
Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the Kingdom of Heave.
5 graves, no markers.
Deadmon, Lavenia 17 --- 1868 13 Nov 1900 wife of R. W. Deadmon;
Farewell, husband and children dear, I am not dead but sleeping here.
Deadmon, Amanda 11 Oct 1862 19 Sep 1895 wife of R. W. Deadmon;
Dry your tears and do not weep for she has only gone to sleep.
Deadmon, Mollie K. 4 Aug 1862 1 Aug 1893 wife of R. W. Deadmon.
She is not dead but sleepeth.
1 grave, no marker
Deadmon, Irene D. 27 Oct 1881 24 Dec 1890 dau of R. W. & M. C. Deadmon;
Gone but not forgotten.
Deadmon, Richard W. 26 Jun 1893 10 Aug 1893 Too good for earth, God calleth him home.
Deadmon, William 13 Feb 1886 17 Dec 1918 B. of R. T.; son of R. W. Deadmon;
He was a kind and loving son, and affectionate brother.
Deadmon, Mattie Lou 15 Dec 1890 21 Apr 1915 dau of R. W. Deadmon;
Father and Mother, weep not for me, For I am waitin in Glory for thee.
Sharp, Martha Jone[s] 18 Sep 1839 16 Mar 1904 age 63 yrs 5 mos 23 days; Our Mother
4 graves, no markers
Patterson, Vivian V. 14 Feb 1889 29 May 1890 age 1 yrs 3 mos 15 days;
son of A. A. & M. J. Patterson; In Loving Remembrance of; Gone before.
Patterson, Asee A. Nov 1850 Dec 19-0
Patterson, James A. 17 Mar 1813 2 Aug 1892 b Trumble Co OH;
Sleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep.
Patterson, Miss Annie E. d 26 Jun 1929, age 80 years
1 grave, no marker
Ligon, Ida Crawford 1841 1908
In life she exhibited all the graces of a Christian;
in death her spirit returneth to God who gave it.
7 graves, no markers
C. S. A. #80 no other data
Voss, A. J. 1866 1919 W.O.W. Memorial
Rand, John Boose 5 Aug 1867 30 Sep 1896 fifth son of P.N.G. & M.A. Rand;
b near Leighton, Colbert Co; married Lena Burton 12 Feb 1896;
Sacred to the Memory of; A devoted son, an affectionate husband,
a loving brother, a true friend; faithful in all the relations of life,
he has gone to his reward. Blessed are they that die in the Lord.
I have found repose for my weary soul trusting in the promise of the Saviour.. J.B.R. [footstone]
Rand, P. N. G. 18 Oct 1829 17 Aug 1909 Father; C. S. A. # 94;
double with Martha A. Rand
Rand, Martha A. 26 Jun 1834 4 Nov 1907 Mother; double with P. N. G. Rand
2 graves, no markers
Bresler, Bettie W. 4 Apr 1846 4 Jul 1897
Bresler, Abraham 3 Apr 1838 3 Mar 1917
Bresler, A. E. 18 Jun 1840 27 Mar 1926 Father; double with Rosalie Bresler;
H.T.W.S.S.T.K. Bresler
Bresler, Rosalie Aug 1835 12 May 1899 Mother; double with A. E. Bresler
Smith, J. W. G. 7 Sep 1864 7 Nov 1896 married Octavia DeLoney, 1892;
My Devoted Husband
3 graves, no markers
Deloney, Fox 14 Feb 1848 3 Dec 1905
Spangler, Margaret 17 Jan 1853 22 Aug 1899 wife of D. L. Spangler; Asleep in Jesus.
King, James E. 17 Jun 1833 23 Jun 1835
King, W. L. 2 Dec 1872 1 Jun 1886
King J. L. no other data
King. W. L. no other data
1 grave, no marker
Johnson, Dainey Elmer 3 Jan 1888 26 Aug 1888 son of J. W. & Rosa Johnson;
Safely anchored in the harbor of rest.
3 graves, no markers
J. P. W. no other data
8 graves in lot marked J.P.W.
1 grave, no marker
Sherrod, Adam Alexander born & died 1894
3 graves, no markers
Gouesan, Sarah E. 13 Jan 1829 26 Nov 1899 In Memory of; At Rest
2 graves, no markers
Whitaker, Dr. Thomas 1851 1898
Whitaker 3 graves - no other data
N. A., Ja 1 Dec 1870
Messenger, North A. 22 Mar 1839 20 Jul 1866 Faithrul and true; C. S. A. #45
Messenger, Annie Caroline 24 Aug 1862 3 Aug 1865 dau of N. A. & L. T. Messenger;
In Memory of
Leimestall, Christ 14 Sep 1836 4 Jan 1886
Person, John T. 9 mos double with Will M. Person
Person, Will H. 16 Apr 1859 27 May 1887 double with John T. Person
Pearson, John 1826 1887
2 graves, no markers on Pearson lot
Davis, Mary A. 6 Nov 1848 3 Apr 1930 wife of Joe J. Davis; Mama, we miss you.
Davis, Joe J. 24 Jun 1843 10 Sep 1889 C. S. A. #39;
A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is silenced, which never can be filled.
Davis, Joseph Sloss 3 Aug 1877 Inf son of Joe J. & Mollie A. Davis
Davis, Jessie Killed in tragedy at Tuscumbia AL 6 Apr 1902, age 35 yrs 9 mos 22 days
He was an affectionate son, a kind and loving husband; In Memory of
Keys, Katie Joe 17 Feb 1890 12 Aug 1890 dau of J. A. & M. B. Keys; Only sleeping.
Rorex, Emma Lee 29 Mar 1884 23 Jun 1885 dau of J. C. & L. A. Rorex;
To bloom in Heaven; Asleep in Jesus.
Rorex, William M. 11 Jan 1805 6 Mar 1876 In Memory of; Rest in Peace
1 grave, no marker
Morton, John N. 6 Dec 1857 13 Aug 1878 Consort of Sarah A. Morton;
He professed faith in Christ in 1871 I will ransome them from the power of the grave.
Hosea XIII. 14.
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