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Elim Baptist Church and Cemetery are located in Clarke Co., MS; approximately 10 miles East of Quitman, MS. Directions: Take Highway 18 East from US Highway 145 at Quitman for 4.7 miles; turn right on County Road 440 for 5.1 miles; then right on County Road 670 for a few yards; then left on County Road 660. Church and Cemetery are about a tenth of a mile on the left. This cemetery has numerous concrete markers in the ground and according to one member of the church (who happened to come by the day we were copying the inscriptions) several graves no longer have markers at all. On this list, we have shown as many as we could see, but it's likely some were buried in the ground. Also see Old Elam Cemetery.
There is also an "Old Elam (the sign at the cemetery spells it this way) Cemetery" located a few miles from this one. It is the site of the original church and first cemetery. We have located the cemetery and will post the few grave inscriptions soon.
We have shown dates in the DDMMMYYYY format for easier reading. The (DM) note means two separate headstones with surname between resting on a double base. The (DBS) means two separate headstones (with full names) resting on a double base. Row numbers were determined as best as we could using the cemetery layout and may not necessarily agree with any other compilation (if any) or official cemetery records. Abbreviations used here are as follows: BB = Brick Border; CB = Concrete Border; CS = Concrete Slab; DM = Double Marker; DBS = Double Base; FHM = Funeral Home Marker; FM = Foot Marker; FS = Foot Stone; GB = Granite Border; GS = Granite Slab.
We have tried diligently to copy all inscriptions accurately; however, there is no guarantee that this work is 100% correct. If anyone sees an obvious error, please do not hesitate to let us know. All rows were read from left to right.
Row 1 (from front - West side)
Jeremy Charles MOSLEY 5 Oct 1977 5 Oct 1977
SCHRIMPSHIRE (DM)
(CB) Jerold D. 22 Sep 1909 18 Oct 1965 "Asleep with Jesus"
Ester GODWIN 12 Dec 1917 21 Sep 1985 "Asleep with Jesus"
SCHRIMPSHIRE (DM) Married 18 Apr 1952
Daddy - Sidney A. 16 Jul 1902 8 Oct 1983 (Masonic)
Mama - Lennie V. TODD 25 Mar 1916 (presumed living Oct 98)
Albert SCHRIMPSHIRE, Jr. 17 Dec 1956 25 Mar 1988
(CS) Jessie Naman DEARMAN 30 Apr 1916 9 Apr 1949
(CS) Jessie W. DEARMAN Stillborn 2 Dec 1939
(CS) Edrice E. DEARMAN 29 Jan 1944 7 Feb 1944
Father - Perry S. McCARRA 6 Dec 1902 7 Jan 1989
Mother - Della F. McCARRA 24 Nov 1879 21 May 1932
(CB) Annie Mae, daughter of W. R. & Della McCARRA 7 Aug 1919 20 Mar 1921
McCARRA (DM)
Mother - Mattie Mae 5 Jun 1908 10 Feb 1964
"Your love has lightened our way, your memory will always be with us."
Father - Andrew B. 7 Jan 1905 20 Feb 1990
"Your love has lightened our way, your memory will always be with us."
(DBS) Alton G. (Bud) FULLER 14 Jun 1935 (living Oct 98)
Charlene H. FULLER 18 Sep 1941 3 Apr 1982 "Loving and kind in all her ways"
(CS) Curtis Lavan, son of T. E. & Bessie E. R. MARTIN 8 Dec 1929 6 Dec 1930
(CS) Mother - Bessie E. R. MARTIN 12 Jul 1897 8 Oct 1933 "May she rest in peace"
T. E. (Edd) MARTIN 28 Nov 1890 24 Feb 1975
Dora A. MARTIN
Two concrete markers in ground
Mother - Sallie MARTIN THORNHILL 15 Oct 1895 15 Feb 1955
"Rest in peace, thy gentle spirit."
John William THORNHILL 18 Nov 1919 4 Feb 1984
Three concrete markers in ground
ALRICH
HOMESLEY
(DBS) Daddy - Delmar W. JENKINS 8 Feb 1913 13 Jun 1973
(blank stone)
(DBS) Lois A. WHITTEN Mississippi SSG US Army Korea Vietnam
13 Apr 1938 14 Feb 1974
(blank stone)
Row 2
Mary Emily WILLIAMS 7 Mar 1877 31 Oct 1957
Little Babe WILLIAMS 16 Aug 1907 12 Aug 1909
(DBS) (CS) James H. Lee SCHRIMPSHIRE 14 Jan 1873 6 Feb 1919 "At rest"
Sarah Elizabeth R. 18 Feb 1874 24 Jun 1964 "At rest"
Concrete marker in ground
Newton M. B. SCHRIMPSHIRE PVT Co. E 7 Bn Miss Inf Confederate States Army
7 Mar 1838 29 Mar 1925
17 Mar 05 (Note: The following information was provided by Emma Lou PRICE concerning
Newton M. B. SCHRIMPSHIRE above: "I recently had a new tombstone made for Newton
Scrimpshire with the correct date of birth on it, 7 March 1843. The 1850 census, Stewart
County, GA indicates he was born in 1843, not 1838; however the family
Bible had birth date of 1838 as did his obituary. But I think the earlier recorded date
of the census is the correct one. He died in Lauderdale Co., MS.")
Mary A. SIKES SCHRIMPSHIRE 11 Mar 1838 11 Feb 1919
Maggie IVEY 30 Aug 1879 13 Sep 1923 "At rest"
Harvey Andrew MURPHY 31 Jul 1898 20 Oct 1979
"Ronnie" Clyde Ravonne FULLER 26 Feb 1944 21 Jul 1986
FULLER (DM - single stone, both names)
Henry Clyde 17 Dec 1910 23 Aug 1970
Vera Letitia 8 Oct 1914 (blank, presumed living Oct 98)
(DBS) George C. GRAHAM 4 Jun 1875 10 May 1967
Eliza B. GRAHAM 17 Jan 1875 11 Jan 1932
(DBS) Carlin Alman GRAHAM 28 Nov 1897 9 Oct 1978
Dora PROUTY GRAHAM 9 Feb 1895 28 Apr 1986
Husband - Samuel Oscar NEELY 5 Jan 1874 18 Feb 1967 (Masonic)
Wife - Mary Emma HALL, wife of S. O. NEELY 27 Jan 1878 4 Jan 1957
Daughter - Ruth Marie, daughter of S. O. & Emma NEELY 20 Mar 1899 16 Feb 1933
Felix R. NEELY US Army, World War II 20 Aug 1905 21 May 1986
Gaynell Scott LANCASTER 11 Apr 1903 30 Jul 1988 "It is well with my soul."
Herbert R. NEELY US Army, World War II 13 Jun 1900 7 Dec 1989
(CS) In memoriam Johnie Franklin GLASS 18 Jan 1940 16 Nov 1945
Sherry Diane, daughter of C. R. & Christine ROBINSON 20 Oct 1953 "Gone to be an angel."
Mother - Winifred E. WALLACE 4 Sep 1880 29 Jan 1962 "She is not dead, but sleepeth."
(DBS) Husband - Jesse T. SMITH 20 Sep 1912 7 Apr 1968 "In God's care"
Wife - Mary Lily SMITH 3 Feb 1916 6 Oct 1993 "At rest"
Row 3
Father - Edward N. SCHRIMPSHIRE 23 Jul 1924 2 Jan 1978
Brother - Johnny "Shorty" SCHRIMPSHIRE 7 Jan 1928 9 Apr 1973
James B. GRIFFIN
Mary C. GRIFFIN
Father - John Newton SCHRIMPSHIRE 15 Feb 1900 1 Dec 1965
(CS) Sarah E. SCHRIMPSHIRE 18 May 1900 20 Nov 1961
Two concrete markers in ground with flowers
Three concrete markers in ground
Nathan VINSON Co. E 7 Miss. Inf. C. S. A.
Two concrete markers in ground
Sarah Emma IVEY 14 Mar 1852 24 Feb 1936
Father - Amos Nathan IVY 3 Mar 1895 16 Jul 1967 "Rest in peace"
(DBS) Elmer GRAHAM 9 Sep 1904 2 Jan 1985
Zula L. GRAHAM 4 Mar 1901 16 Nov 1980
Virgie G. THOMPSON 22 Dec 1901 13 Jun 1993 "At rest"
Myrtis B. CARPENTER 16 Jul 1921 9 Oct 1979
(DBS) Father - John W. McHENRY 9 Dec 1884 14 Mar 1966 "At rest"
(CS) Mother - Betty McHENRY 21 Nov 1890 8 Jan 1943 "At rest"
McHENRY (DM)
Irene D. 30 Aug 1912 (blank - presumed living Oct 98)
Wiley N. 30 Dec 1907 12 Jan 1998
(DBS) Tommy Lou McCARRA 26 Sep 1941 (living Oct 98)
James Roscoe McCARRA 30 Mar 1938 9 Sep 1992
Leona W. GRIFFIN 20 Oct 1871 13 Feb 1938 "Faithful to her trust, even unto death"
Melvin Claud AINSWORTH 19 Jan 1901 11 Oct 1955 "We will meet again."
Two concrete slabs
Row 4
Linda M. BURNETT 10 Feb 1952 25 Aug 1981 "In loving memory"
(GB) J. B. COLLINS BECKMAN 13 Feb 1910 14 May 1952 "Only sleeping"
Charles T. BECKMAN 1876 1949
Margaret Elizabeth BECKMAN 29 Jul 1870 9 Jun 1957 "At rest"
John William BECKMAN 24 Apr 1871 21 Mar 1944 "At rest"
(CS) Henry T. BECKMAN 3 Aug 1876 15 Jun 1957
(CS) Ella O. BECKMAN 15 May 1882 23 Mar 1934
S. E. BECKMAN 4 Feb 1838 25 Jun 1920 "A tender mother and faithful friend"
W. M. BECKMAN Dec 1840 16 Jul 1914 "His words were kindness, his deeds were love."
Albert Moselle BECKMAN 1 Jan 1915 7 Feb 1915
Infant son of H. G. & Della M. CHANCELLOR 5 Nov 1921
James Keith BECKMAN 25 Nov 1966 26 Nov 1966 "Gone to be an angel"
CHANCELLOR (DM - one stone, both names)
Horace G. 13 Sep 1874 10 Jan 1946
Della B. 10 Jul 1888 26 Mar 1959
H. L. CHANCELLOR 11 Aug 1911 19 Mar 1991
Infant - Audean BROADWAY 8 Jul 1933
Elvin D. BROADWAY 2 Mar 1911 4 Aug 1981
Lora Aline BROADWAY 1 Oct 1912 24 Mar 1974
James Henry BROADWAY Mississippi CPL US Marine Corps 2 Feb 1939 24 Mar 1962
Alice RAINES
Henry C. RAINES 1878 1932
Claudia B. RAINES 22 Oct 1885 15 Sep 1964 "At rest"
Sylvia Kay RAINES 3 Oct 1964 9 Oct 1964
Herman J. RAINES 6 Jul 1926 28 Jun 1985
(CS) Annie Belle SCHRIMPSHIRE 18 Aug 1944 16 Oct 1945 "Our darling baby"
SCHRIMPSHIRE (DM - one stone, both names) "Our Father which art in Heaven"
Florence Mae 5 May 1910 17 Jan 1984
Louie L., Sr. 14 Jan 1917 8 Aug 1986
(FS): Louie L. SCHRIMPSHIRE, Sr. S2 US Navy World War II 1917 - 1986
Mother - Brenda S. FORD 25 Feb 1958 26 May 1987 "Jesus calls"
Randall Edward FORD 19 May 1982 27 May 1982 "Our beloved son"
Row 5
(DBS) Mother - Bessie V. SMITH 17 Jun 1905 30 Sep 1993 "In loving memory"
Father - Doyle G. SMITH 12 Dec 1900 25 Aug 1982 "In loving memory"
Marker
"Farewell until we meet again"
Christine, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. D. G. SMITH 27 Jan 1929 4 Mar 1941
Eugene, son of Mr. & Mrs. D. G. SMITH 20 Sep 1923 28 Sep 1925
"Gone but not forgotten"
J. H. HELTON Co. D 7 Miss. Cav. C. S. A.
Mamie HOLLINGSWORTH 26 Aug 1896 16 Aug 1983
(DBS) Roshier A. JACOBS 15 Mar 1896 10 Apr 1970 "In loving memory"
Fannie H. JACOBS 29 Oct 1892 24 Dec 1969 "In loving memory"
Charlie R. HOLLINGSWORTH 27 Nov 1880 27 Apr 1962
Brother - James S. HOLLINGSWORTH, Jr. 22 Sep 1886 13 Oct 1951 "At rest"
Father - James S. HOLLINGSWORTH, Sr. 8 Oct 1854 11 Feb 1933 "Asleep in Jesus"
Mother - Lydia G. HOLLINGSWORTH 12 Nov 1861 21 Mar 1936 "At rest"
(CS) Hosea G. HOLLINGSWORTH 18 Jun 1888 8 Dec 1899 "Gone so soon"
Father - Gid Pippen HOLLINGSWORTH 9 Mar 1894 15 Aug 1941 "World War No. 1 veteran"
Mother - Clara PERRITT HOLLINGSWORTH 21 Feb 1901 21 Aug 1988 "In loving memory"
Marker
James "Red" GRAHAM 24 Feb 1927 3 Nov 1985
WILLIAMS (DM - one large stone) Married 29 Mar 1943
Father - Joseph F., Jr. 24 Oct 1920 2 Feb 1989 "Joe"
Mother - Pauline G. 13 Oct 1923 (blank, presumed living Oct 98) "Billie"
Mother - Katherine GORDON JOHNSON 29 Mar 1883 29 Sep 1959 "At rest"
Father - W. O. JOHNSON 1861 1936 "We miss you."
Daughter - Doris L. JOHNSON 1921 1936
(BB) Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. J. W. JOHMSON (stone shows last name with "M")
Bobby Roy 26 Jun 1944 5 Oct 1944 "At rest"
Nonie Jane LOTT 10 Nov 1889 23 Feb 1973
Alion Nelson LOTT Died 2 Mar 1936 "Asleep in Jesus"
Nelson Lamar LOTT 12 Aug 1912 20 Jun 1928 "Asleep in Jesus"
Bertha Lucille LOTT 10 Sep 1919 22 Apr 1921 "Our darling baby"
James E. McKENNEY Mississippi Corp. 313 Guard & Fire Co. QMC 30 Nov 1918
Our Father - Thomas Edward McKENNEY 18 Jan 1867 28 Jul 1942
Our Mother - Piety Elvira McKENNEY 24 Feb 1872 18 Jan 1944
"At rest" William W. TRAVIS 16 Aug 1905 1 Feb 1961
Mary M. TRAVIS 16 Oct 1905 (no death date on stone)
(FHM): Mary Lee TRAVIS, born 16 Nov 1905, died 22 Sep 1996, age 90
Linda Janett LOCKHART 24 Apr 1947 2 Jul 1960 "Asleep in Jesus"
Marker
FHM (unreadable)
FHM (unreadable) at head
(FS): John Allen McKENNEY, PFC, US Army 15 Sep 1937 9 Aug 1995
Daddy - James E. LOTT 29 Apr 1916 5 Feb 1985
(FS): James E. LOTT, Medal of Honor, US Marine Corps, World War II,
29 Apr 1916 5 Feb 1985
(CB) Mother - Rachel June LOTT 6 Jun 1927 24 Jul 1977
FHM - Mr. James Edward LOTT Born 2 Feb 1945 23 Jun 1996 Age 51
Row 6
Eunice Irene MAXWELL 24 May 1911 13 Jun 1987 "Forever with the Lord"
Ohel C. HOLLIMAN Mississippi, TEC3 840 Engineer Avn Bn World War II
21 Feb 1909 23 Feb 1958
Mother - Annie HOLLIMAN 19 Oct 1883 5 Dec 1923
"Gone to a brighter home where grief cannot come"
Nettie & Lettie, infant daughters of John H. & Annie HOLLIMAN 7 Sep 1913
"Asleep in Jesus"
Tabbithey ATCHLEY (old concrete stone-dates unreadable)
Annie Roselee VINSON 7 Sep 1887 10 Nov 1970
"In God's hands we commend this soul. Amen."
Jessie Loyd VINSON 11 Nov 1890 19 Jun 1876
"In God's hands we commend this soul. Amen."
Nealy H. VINSON 17 Feb 1890 25 Dec 1972
Ada Idell WILSON 30 Mar 1903 1 May 1980
Mary M. BROOKS Born Jun 1820 Died Oct 1891
Henry BROOKS Born Feb 1817 Died Oct 1897
John C. BROOKS Born Feb 1852 Died Jul 1883
In memory of Rebecca T., wife of Elisha MOSELEY Born Oct 1808 Died 22 Nov 1899
"Gone but not forgotten"
J. L. WILSON Co. D 7 Miss. Inf. C. S. A.
Anne LONG 1862 1933
Luther N. LONG 6 Oct 1873 11 Oct 1958
(DBS) Fred Bruce JENKINS 23 Jun 1882 23 Apr 1951
Hattie JACKSON JENKINS 18 Dec 1882 1929
Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred JENKINS
Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred JENKINS
(CS) Infant GRAYSON
(CS) Lizzie GRAYSON 15 Apr 1889 17 Sep 1960
(CS) Jarry GRAYSON, Jr. 1 Dec 1900 13 Sep 1937
(CS) Jarry GRAYSON, Sr. 15 Apr 1875 9 May 1932
CS (no name)
MELTON (DM)
Larry Franklin 31 May 1947 29 Apr 1956
"Darling we miss thee. A sunbeam from the world has vanished."
(blank stone)
Row 7
Concrete marker in ground
Mary Lousendy IVY 25 May ? Died 8 Feb 1911/1919? (old concrete stone)
Wife of ? IVY, Maty Elissiebeth IVY Died July ? (old concrete stone)
Maty A. IVY Born 10 Jul 1856 Wife of..... (inscription below ground level)
Marker
Five concrete markers in ground
PHILLIPS (DM)
John Alexander 22 Feb 1856 26 Feb 1907
Emma Amanda 13 Sep 1857 26 Jul 1939
Concrete marker
Three concrete markers in ground
"The Lord is my Shepherd." Rev. Geo. W. HARGER 22 Mar 1845 22 Oct 1911
"A friend in his country, and a believer in Christ"
(Separate headstone): George W. HARGER, Pvt, 37 Miss Inf C. S. A. 22 Oct 1911
Clara Anderson HARGER 1821 1865 Wife of John Burl HARGER
Greathel Elizabeth MANASCO COVINGTON 18 Aug 1914 2 Aug 1995
Emma Todd MANASCO CHESTNUT 7 Nov 1879 23 Apr 1965
Will MANASCO 11 Sep 1880 11 Dec 1930
Walter MANASCO 9 Apr 1905 5 Apr 1923
Hebron MANASCO 3 Jan 1900 4 Jun 1900
Jerry Eugene TODD, Jr., son of Eugene & Barbara Born & Died 16 Nov 1963
Mother - Ruth Evelyn WHITE DAVIS 16 Aug 1920 28 Feb 1977
Small CS
Row 8
Alma J. LONG 20 Dec 1904 7 Apr 1953 "Gone, but not forgotten"
In memory of Sammie, son of W. N. & S. E. CARR Born (inscription below ground)
Two markers in ground
Robert Louis BRITTON 20 May 1939 24 May 1939 "Gone so soon"
"Farewell" Laura R. HARGER 28 Feb 1861 9 Jan 1911 "Faithful to her trust"
(four grave plot with "M.M." markers on each corner - two graves in plot)
Evie L. McCOLLUM 26 Jun 1964 27 Jun 1964
Peggy A. McCOLLUM 21 Aug 1955 22 Aug 1955
Earl P. TODD 1912 1917
Mother - Mamie TODD 1880 1922
Father - Henry TODD 6 Mar 1883 15 Jul 1960
JENKINS (DM) "Gone but not forgotten"
Freddie Earl 5 Apr 1911 13 Nov 1957 (FS) "Daddy"
Mattie TODD 29 May 1910 7 Sep 1948
Ernest TODD 18 May 1914 14 Feb 1983
Ethel Brewer TODD 26 Oct 1915 8 May 1983
Row 9
Tabatha Janie RHODES 1877 1957
BURT (DM)
Elijah Keene 1 Oct 1862 28 Jul 1906
Logenia H. 9 Dec 1872 21 Jan 1940
Ludie E. BURT Mississippi Pvt Co B 339 Infantry World War II
23 Feb 1904 13 Feb 1967
Infant daughter of T. J. & M. I. PHILLIPS Born & Died 10 Aug 1898 "Asleep in Jesus"
Three concrete markers in ground
In memory of Elisha F. MOSELEY Born 5 Dec 1850 Died 26 Mar 1869
"We hope to meet again."
In memory of Elisha MOSELEY Died 10 Apr 1860 Age 63 years "Gone but not forgotten"
In memory of Rebecca S. MOSELEY Born 14 Apr 1844 Died 2 Oct 1867
"We hope to meet again."
Five concrete markers in ground
(DBS) Married 8 Jun 1935
Mama - Evie Lee TODD 8 Jan 1922 (blank - presumed living Oct 1998)
Daddy - Willie E. TODD 18 Sep 1911 8 Sep 1990
Kisse K. TODD 1887 1903
Beckie TODD 1856 1927
W. A. TODD 1846 1930
Large CS
Smaller CS
Row 10
CRANFORD (DM - one stone, both names)
Rev. John H. 18 May 1894 23 Oct 1983
Ethel HARRIS 20 Aug 1905 15 Feb 1970
Irene, daughter of J. H. & Ethel CRANFORD 15 Sep 1922 10 Dec 1935
"She was the sunshine of our home."
Benjamin M. CRANFORD 22 Jun 1860 26 Jan 1935
(old stone at foot with metal plate): B. M. CRANFORD 22 Jun 1860 26 Jan 1935
(CS) Martha J. CRANFORD 19 Oct 1850 19 Mar 1928
(old stone at foot with metal plate): Martha Jane CRANFORD 17 Oct 1857 19 Mar 1928
(CS) In memory of Martha Jane, daughter of B. M. & M. J. CRANFORD (broken stone)
Born 8 Sep 1891 Died 27 Mar 1895 "Gone but not forgotten"
Large vacant space to next grave - three or more concrete markers in ground
Wilbur, son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry McDONALD 7 Aug 1913 5 Jan 1914 Age 4 mo. 28 dys.
"Budded on Earth to bloom in Heaven" "Our Darling"
Annie L., dau. of Mr. & Mrs. SLAY Born 24 Nov 1902 Died 13 Mar 1904
"Budded on Earth to bloom in Heaven"
Lucy Jane SLAY 20 May 1856 16 Jun 1922 "She was the sunshine of our home."
Dolway J. SLAY 19 Dec 1859 26 Jun 1929 "Beloved one farewell"
Infant daughter of F. L. & Lila SLAY 7 Nov 1918 8 Nov 1918
(The following graves are situated somewhat between Rows 10 and 11 at the North
end of the cemetery):
Grandmother - Mrs. T. A. BUCKLEY 15 Jul 1843 21 Nov 1916
Elma L., son of W. W. & R. M. SLAY Born 22 Oct 1890 Died 18 Oct 1893
"How much of light, how much of __?__ (crack in stone) is buried with a darling boy"
Rebecca M., wife of W. W. SLAY Born 9 Aug 1861 Died 26 Feb 1904
Aged 42 yrs 6 mos 17dys
"She was a kind and affectionate wife, a fond mother, and a friend to all."
Mosley L. SLAY 1 Apr 1887 11 Aug 1905 "At rest"
Luke Gavin, inf. son of W. W. & Beulah B. SLAY 21 Feb - 17 Dec 1913
"Gone to be an angel"
Nathan L. SLAY 12 Apr 1896 12 Jan 1919
"He was a kind and affectionate husband, a fond father, and a friend to all."
Lula L. STEWART 9 May 1878 4 Aug 1933
Elmer F. CHANCELLOR Mississippi, PFC, Co A 553 Signal AW Bn World War II
29 Sep 1901 13 Jul 1964
Pearly H. CHANCELLOR 19 Feb 1900 11 Sep 1990
Row 11
In memory of Laura O. SCHRIMPSHIRE, daughter of C. A. & L. O. SCHRIMPSHIRE
Born 22 Jul 1901 Died 20 Aug 1902 "We hope to meet again."
In memory of Dewey C. SCHRIMPSHIRE, son of C. A. & L. O. SCHRIMPSHIRE
Born 18 Mar 1899 Died (inscription below ground)
In memory of Hettie E., daughter of N. B. & M. A. SCHRIMPSHIRE
Born 13 Nov 1882 Died 17 Mar 1883 "Asleep in Jesus"
Infant daughter of J. H. & S. E. SCHRIMPSHIRE Born & Died 9 Nov 1896
"Gone but not forgotten"
In memory of Minnie Lee, daughter of A. J. & M. E. MURPHY
Born 8 Mar 1900 Died 20 Apr 1902 "Asleep in Jesus"
COLLINS (DM - one stone, both names) "To know them is to love them."
Ezra A. 6 Apr 1895 8 Jan 1978
Annie Lee 29 Oct 1897 15 Apr 1981
Concrete marker in ground
Concrete marker in ground - (At foot): Debra Kay, infant daughter of W. G. & Rachel TUCKER
7 Nov 1959 "In Heaven"
(DBS) Mother - Thelma O. SCHRIMPSHIRE 8 Apr 1898 6 Mar 1921
Father - Lon L. SCHRIMPSHIRE 19 Feb 1889 17 May 1964
Troy CHAPMAN 1934 1995
Lucille T. CHAPMAN 17 Jul 1902 28 Dec 1969
Frank CHAPMAN 28 Nov 1886 22 Oct 1951
Glenn CHAPMAN 1933 (blank)
Daddy - James Franklin DENHAM 9 Apr 1938 14 Jun 1995
(DBS) John Pinkney DENHAM 13 Sep 1907 27 Jun 1990 "At rest"
Mary Virginia DENHAM 22 Mar 1911 (blank - presumed living Oct 1998)
WILLIAMS (DM)
G. B. Jack 9 Feb 1909 24 May 1984 "Forever with the Lord"
Beulah SLAY 24 Jan 1911 25 Dec 1989 "Forever with the Lord"
Willie Monroe COOPER, Jr. SSgt US Army Korea 10 Aug 1926 24 Jun 1997
Mother - Lucille COOPER SHORT 27 Mar 1907 18 May 1973
"Sheltered and safe from sorrow"
Young Hardy FOSTER Born in Tuscaloosa Co., Ala. 15 May 1845
Died in Clarke Co., Miss. 14 Aug 1893
John L. SLAY Born 1 Apr 1833 Died 3 Jul 1902
"He took him from a world of care, an everlasting bliss to share."
Mrs. P. A., wife of J. L. SLAY 16 Oct 1839 15 Nov 1914 "My trust is in God."
(CS) Father - William W. SLAY 4 Mar 1856 13 Jul 1930
"He was a kind and loving father."
Mother - Beulah B. SLAY 24 Oct 1873 11 Aug 1952
(CS) Father - Thad L. SLAY 22 Jan 1889 16 Feb 1952 "We will meet again."
Mother - Lottie B. SLAY 31 Dec 1896 23 Apr 1979 "She was loved by all."
Row 12
Donald Joe OLIVER 13 Jul 1962 16 Sep 1974 "Gone to be an angel"
(DBS) Jesse E. BANKSTON 2 Aug 1892 22 Aug 1965
"Rest is thine and sweet remembrance ours."
Anna B. BANKSTON 3 Aug 1892 31 Jul 1976
"Rest is thine and sweet remembrance ours."
William Gregory, infant son of W. G. & Elaine TUCKER 10 Jan 1965 17 Mar 1965
"In Heaven"
Large vacant space to next grave
Patrica Mae SLAY 30 Jul 1953 1 Oct 1954 "Budded on Earth to bloom in Heaven"
Little Baby SLAY "Our beloved son" 1 Jun 1948
Vernon Ray SLAY 25 Dec 1939 5 Aug 1940
Frank DENMARK Born 8 May 1881 Died 15 Dec 1900 "We will meet again."
M. J. DENMARK Born 8 Dec 1819 Died 26 Sep 1900 "Forever with the Lord"
M. A. DENMARK Born 30 Oct 1848 Died 11 Jan 1901 "My trust is in God."
Marker im ground
H. F. DENMARK Born 22 Nov 1885 Died 26 Jan 1921 "Christ is my hope."
Row 13
Daddy - Bobby Joe CARNEY 10 Oct 1950 10 Sep 1982 "He labored 'til Jesus called."
Dora E. OLIVER 1895 1982
Joseph H. OLIVER 1898 1985 (also a FHM, barely legible, and believed to read
"Joe H. OLIVER, Born 1898 Died 1985 Age 86")
Jimmy Ray AINSWORTH 3 Nov 1952 (blank)
Roberta MELTON AINSWORTH 27 Feb 1924 24 Jan 1989
(CS) Mary Elizabeth TURNER 17 Jul 1922 5 Jul 1967 "The Lord is my Shepherd."
Minnie Grayson LOPER 9 May 1905 14 Oct 1970
Roishier GRAYSON 28 Feb 1902 28 Mar 1971
William C. MELTON 8 May 1930 10 Apr 1971 "Gone but not forgotten"
Bessie BECKMAN 17 Feb 1945 3 Dec 1977
GRIFFIN (DM)
Claude James 5 Jan 1887 21 Jan 1980
Viola JACKSON 14 Apr 1897 17 Nov 1960
SLAY (DM)
Mama - Esther S. SELLERS 4 Jul 1895 2 Jun 1973 "Asleep in Jesus' arms"
Daddy - John Linton 6 Sep 1883 26 May 1955 "With Christ in Heaven"
SLAY (DM - one stone, both names)
Julian Lawson 11 Nov 1912 20 Mar 1989
Mary PARKMAN 17 Jun 1920 (living Oct 98)
Infant daughter of J. L., Jr. & Carolyn SLAY 4 Jul 1963
(Next three graves are directly behind the above infant's grave)
Mama - Sybil SLAY MILLER 22 Apr 1928 27 Aug 1997 "Rest in peace"
(DBS)
Robert M. SLAY 15 May 1909 30 Nov 1958 "In God we trust"
Mattie S. SLAY 9 Apr 1906 31 Oct 1989 "In God we trust"
Lula, infant daughter of Will & Roxie SLAY 10 Sep 1949
W. Edward SLAY 22 Jun 1934 4 Aug 1936
Daddy - Will L. SLAY 28 Feb 1884 11 Mar 1955 "There is peace in Heaven."
Lawrence SLAY 26 Feb 1943 22 May 1963
"God's greatest gift returned to God - our brother"
John Linton SLAY 21 Jan 1936 4 Sep 1983
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest
Matthew 11:28"
(The above is a huge stone with engraving of an 18-wheeler (side view) and the words
"Preacher Man" inscribed on the door)
Thomas J. DENMARK 29 Dec 1877 26 Nov 1955 "At rest"
Lila E. DENMARK 5 Aug 1886 6 Feb 1963 "At rest"
Row 14 (Back row)
(DBS) W. Floyd HORNE 8 May 1904 28 Feb 1977
Hazel SLAY HORNE 17 Aug 1917 5 Mar 1995