| LastName | Full Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Age | Marriage | Family | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absher | Abraham | September 15, 1859 | September 27, 1928 | 69y, 12d | Louanna Holbrook on 9/6/1885 | 2 children, 1 living | He joined Round Mountain church, but later became a constitutional member of Cane Creek Church. |
| Absher | Daniel Alex | January 23, 1865 | January 29, 1951 | 85y, 7d | Sarah Malinda Jolly on 12/25/1887 who died 6 years ago. | 9 children: Myrtle L. Luffman (deceased), Jettie Watson, Benjamin Blaine, Jackson Curtis (deceased), Lillie L. Dickson, Mrs. Zell Frost, Mary Burchette, Carl, and Nancy A. Wagoner | He was the son of Benjamin Absher and Nancy Brown. He had 58 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Oak Level Church, serving as Bible teacher for years. |
| Absher | Jane | January 10, 1933 | 55 years | "Her father and mother preceded her in death." | She joined Cane Creek church early in life. | ||
| Absher | Louanna | June 20, 1870 | February 28, 1929 | 57y, 8m, 8d | Abraham Absher on 9/6/1885 | 2 children, 1 living | Her maiden name was Holbrook. She joined Round Mountain Church, but later moved her membership to Cane Creek. |
| Absher | Millie Jennings | June 28, 1823 | November 8, 1902 | Wm. Absher on 9/6/1847 | 8 children | "She professed a hope in Christ in the year 1850, and joined the church at Cane Creek" on 11/24/1899. | |
| Absher | Presley | June 1849 | February 20, 1931 | "He leaves one daughter to mourn her loss." | He joined Cane Creek Baptist Church on 11/21/1899. | ||
| Adams | Franklin M. | November 16, 1840 | September 5, 1929 | 88y, 9m, 19d | Nancy E. Tinsley on 1/10/1867 | 2 children | He joined Liberty Grove Church in 1868, but later moved his membership to Center Baptist Church. He served as church clerk for 28 years, and deacon for 48 years. |
| Adams | George Ralph | April 23, 1923 | May 8, 1929 | 6y, 15d | son of Geo. F. and Nancy Adams; 3 sisters, all living | ||
| Adams | James Calvin | January 11, 1875 | December 23, 1949 | 74y, 11m, 12d | Ellen Wood on 12/23/1894 | 5 children: Mrs. Cora Shumate, Bob Adams, and a daughter and two sons, deceased | He was the son of Franklin Adams and Emily Tinsley. He leaves his wife, 2 children, 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. His only sister Mrs. Sarah Brown died on 3/25/1949. He joined Center Baptist Church about 46 years ago. Funeral services and burial were at Center Church. |
| Adams | James M. | April 14, 1868 | April 21, 1938 | Meady Ann Higgins on 11/22/1888 | 9 children, 5 still living | He joined Center church. | |
| Adams | Joseph Afford | July 19, 1831 | November 16, 1923 | 92y, 3m, 27d | Nancy E. Adams on 12/14/1876 | 6 children (5 boys, 1 girl) | "He joined the church 50 odd years ago at Liberty Grove." When Center Church was organized, he moved his membership there where he remained. |
| Adams | Mallie Mae McGrady | September 23, 1899 | March 10, 1967 | 67y, 5m, 15d | Elder John F. Adams on 2/9/1916 | 11 children: Mary Doris (died infancy), John Jr (died infancy), William Howard (died August 1959), Mrs. Helen Meacham, Mrs. June Garrell, Mrs. Velma Carter, Mrs. Lena Bowman, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, J. Bernard Sr, Robert L., and Donald Grey | She was the daughter of Merdith McGrady and Francis Rector. She leaves 6 sisters (Mrs. Cora Joines, Mrs. Bertha McCann, Mrs. Dell Sturgill, Mrs. Margie Edwards, Mrs. Hattie Reaves, Miss Emma McGrady), 1 brother Robert, 23 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Sharon Regular Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. |
| Adams | Martha | December 6, 1842 | May 3, 1910 | She joined Cross Roads church in 1863, but later moved to Center church in 1886. | |||
| Adams | Meady Ann | July 24, 1870 | December 25, 1937 | James M. Adams on 11/22/1888 | 9 children, 5 still living | She joined Center church. | |
| Adams | Sarah Ann E. Wood | June 10, 1876 | January 19, 1943 | 66y, 7m, 9d | George W. Adams | She leaves daughter Mrs. Mae Brown and son Dewey Adams. | She was a member of Center Baptist Church. She leaves a husband, 2 children, 6 step-children, several grandchildren, brother J. O. Wood, and sister Mrs. J. C. Adams. |
| Adams | W. R. | May 15, 1872 | February 28, 1907 | Elisabeth Holbrook on 4/2/1850. | 11 children, 9 still living. | He joined Round Mountain church on 10/3/1896. | |
| Alexander | Bessie Mae Mahaffey | October 18, 1909 | November 9, 1967 | 58y, 21d | Clyde Alexander on 12/19/1934 | 3 children: Mrs. Betty Lou Billings, Mrs. Norma Lee Barlow, and Mrs. Wanda Foster | She joined Liberty Grove Baptist Church on 8/25/1963, but later moved to Rachel Baptist Church. |
| Alexander | Freeland H. | March 3, 1847 | May 22, 1928 | 81y, 1m, 19d | Sarah Spicer on 8/20/1876 | 6 children, one of whom died on 1/2/1888 | He joined the church at Double Creek in November 1917. |
| Alexander | Sarah Spicer | October 7, 1858 | October 15, 1951 | 93y, 8d | Freeland H. Alexander who died 24 years ago | She leaves 3 sons and 2 daughters: J. H., S. V., C. C., Mrs. E. E. Harris, and Mrs. R. M. Chastain | She leaves 27 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. "She died at her Longbottom ancestral home, near Abshers in Wilkes County after being ill for two months." Funeral services and burial were held at Double Creek Church. |
| Alridge | Wadie | August 10, 1905 | July 18, 1929 | T. C. Aldridge in 1921 | 2 children, both living | Her maiden name was Byrd. She joined Round Mountain Church on 8/31/1918. Her parents and husband are still living. | |
| Baldwin | Fannie | March 21, 1880 | November 6, 1964 | 84y, 8m, 4d | James Oliver Baldwin, deceased | She leaves a daughter Mrs. Mary Billings, and 2 sons (Walter and Paul) | She was the daughter of John Stone and Jane Porter. She joined Rock Creek Baptist Church early in life, but later became a member of New Covenant Baptist Church. She leaves 3 children, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a sister Mrs. B. Wiles. |
| Ballard | C. C. | July 3, 1866 | October 29, 1925 | Emaline Rhodes | 1 child, still living | He joined Bethel Church in 1908, but moved his membership to Round Mountain Church in 1912. | |
| Barker | Benjamin Harrison | September 6, 1890 | February 13, 1965 | 74y, 5m, 7d | Bertha Angeline Pruitt on 5/15/1910 | 13 children (7 boys, 6 girls), all living: Cecil, Mrs. Ethel B. Durham, Grace, Pansy, Ermal, Luther, James, Mrs. James Pardue, Mrs. Pless Welborn, Mrs. Oscar Blevins, Kenneth, Benjamin, and Rex. | Rev. Barker was the son of Hampton Barker and Jane Laster. He joined Oak Level Baptist Church at the age of 14. He was ordained into the ministry in September 1929, serving as pastor to several churches. "He greatly enjoyed Church music and often inspired many with his singing." He leaves his wife, children, 21 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a brother Rev. M. F. Barker. |
| Barker | Tyre D. | February 12, 1884 | March 9, 1949 | 65y, 27d | Martha Susie Handie on 9/13/1908 | 5 children: James Roy (deceased), Mrs. Alton Carter, Mrs. Claud Brooks, and Robert | He was the son of James Hampton and Nancy Jane Barker. He was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church before joining Oak Level Church where he served as deacon and clerk. He leaves 2 brothers and a sister: Rev M. F. Barker, Rev B. H. Barker, and Mrs. A. H. West. |
| Barlow | Minnie E. | February 10, 1884 | February 6, 1930 | 45y, 11m, 26d | John A. Barlow on 4/12/1903 | 10 children, 8 still living | Her maiden name was Burke. She first joined Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, but moved her membership to Center Baptist Church about four years ago. |
| Barlow | Paul | April 20, 1914 | December 5, 1932 | 18y, 7m, 15d | His mother preceded him in death in 1930. | He joined Center Baptist Church on 8/8/1931. | |
| Barnette | Elizabeth | May 5, 1871 | May 24, 1944 | 73y, 19d | Pinkney Barnette on 12/1/1892. He died 27 years ago. | 2 children (1 boy, 1 girl) | She joined Zion Church about 1890, but later moved her membership to Center Baptist Church. She leaves a son, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, 10 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. |
| Bauguess | Lula J. Pruitt | December 7, 1882 | June 11, 1964 | 81y, 6m, 4d | She leaves 5 children: Marvin, Vaughn, Mrs. Smith Blevens, Mrs. Vestal Bauguess, Mrs. Robert Pruitt. | She was a daughter of Jolando Pruitt and Lodema Bauguess. She was a member of Round Hill Baptist Church. She leaves 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and a brother Charlie Pruitt. | |
| Bauguess | Mamie Bruce | June 30, 1902 | March 17, 1969 | 66y, 8m, 19d | Armfield Bauguess | She leaves 3 sons, 2 daughters: Samuel A., David C., Joe, Mrs. Sallie B. Myers, Mrs. Ruth Copes | She was born in Wilkes Co to Lewis Hanks and Ellen Higgins. She leaves 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Max and Lincoln), and a sister Mrs. Effie Durham. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. |
| Bauguess | Matilda | 6/22/1819 | August 29, 1903 | "she was a kind and affectionate mother" | She joined Rachel Baptist Church on the first Saturday in August 1858, but later moved her membership to Roundhill Church. | ||
| Bauguess | Mrs. Pearl | March 8, 1903 | April 11, 1968 | 65y, 1m, 3d | She leaves a daughter Mrs. Phillip D. Knight and a son Claude Bauguess | She was the daughter of Bill Cothren and Emma Pruitt. She was a member of Round Hill Baptist Church. She leaves 7 grandchildren and her mother. | |
| Bauguess | W. M. | September 11, 1937 | 79y, 7d | Martha C. Holbrook | 5 children, 2 still living: Mrs. J. P. Church of Moxley and Mrs. J. T. Bauguess of Lomax | He was the son of Jonas Bauguess and Martha Walker. "He had been ill for some time with high blood pressure and heart trouble." In 1887 he joined Round Hill Baptist Church. | |
| Billings | Avery C. | September 27, 1856 | March 2, 1936 | 79y, 5m, 4d | 1st: Mattie A. Kilby in 1882 2nd: Ida Higgins in 1907 |
1st: 3 sons Arthur E., York C., and Spurgeon A. 2nd: 2 children Hubert C. and Mrs. Mattie Reynolds |
He was the son of Jesse J. Billings and Emily Buttery. He joined New Covenant Baptist Church in 1897, serving at times as church clerk, Sunday school superintendent, and Bible teacher. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for about 50 years. He was buried at New Covenant Church. He leaves a wife, 4 sons, 1 daughter, 8 grandchildren, 1 brother, and 2 sisters. |
| Billings | Avery Spurgeon | August 5, 1888 | January 5, 1969 | 80y, 6m | Winnie Pendry, deceased | 4 children, 3 living: Banner E., Ruth B. Lupton, Ruby B. Pearce | She was born in Wilkes Co to Avery C. Billings and Mattie Kilby. She leaves 2 brothers (Hubert and Dr. Eugene) and a sister Mattie B. Reynolds. He was a member of New Covenant Baptist Church where funeral and burial services were held. |
| Billings | Cloie E. | about 1867 | May 6, 1923 | 55 years | W. F. Billings about 1890 | 8 children, 3 still living | Her maiden name was Shumate. She joined Cane Creek church and was baptized on 6/19/1908. |
| Billings | Janus Edgar | December 9, 1879 | January 13, 1937 | 59y, 1m, 4d | Ada Richards on 4/9/1904 | 11 children, all living; also 8 grandchildren (one, Marvin Elledge, preceded him in death) | He joined South Fork Baptist Church about 40 years ago, but later joined Center Baptist Church. |
| Billings | Lewis | April 22, 1857 | February 17, 1941 | 83y, 9m, 25d | Emma Jane Goss in July 1888 | 7 children, 2 still living: John I. Billings and W. S. Billings | He joined Rachel Church about 60 years ago. |
| Billings | Martha | May 26, 1874 | August 26, 1907 | She first joined Walnut Grove baptist church, but in May 1905 moved to Fair View church. | |||
| Billings | Mary Ellen | May 10, 1890 | January 31, 1964 | 73y, 8m, 21d | John I. Billings on 2/28/1916 | 7 children, 5 still living: Billy Joe (deceased), Vercie Ellen (deceased), Mrs. Sherman Roope, Mrs. Dallas Welch Sr, Mrs. Rex Eller, Miss Betty Gray Billings, and Fred Billings | She was the daughter of William Johnson and Jane Adams. She joined Round Mountain Baptist Church on 11/25/1907. She leaves 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. C. C. Burcham and Miss Plutina Johnson), and 1 brother W. C. Johnson. Funeral services were held at Round Mountain Church. |
| Billings | Mrs. J. T. | June 7, 1907 | "nearly 75 years old" | J. T. Billings | Surviving: a husband, 8 children, 36 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. She had 4 more children precede her in death. | She was the eldest of eight children of Andrew Porter, deceased, and sister of W. F. Porter. She was a faithful member of Fair View baptist church, originally joining the church at White Plains. | |
| Billings | Sarah Jane Spicer | May 23, 1889 | September 16, 1964 | Jesse E. Billings in May 1911 | 3 children, all living: Mrs. Hubert Childress, Mrs. Hoke Meadows, Lonnie Billings | She was the daughter of John Spicer and Katherine Laster. She leaves a sister Mrs. Callie Hanks, a brother John Spicer, and 11 grandchildren. She was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church before joining Union Baptist Church. | |
| Billings | Sherman Alvis | January 21, 1919 | April 13, 1963 | 44y, 2m, 22d | Sallie Smoot on 3/7/1942 | 7 children, all living: Mrs. Doris Hall, Mrs. Joe Ann White, Carrol, Shirley, Nellie, Lester, and Ricky | He was the son of Billie Billings and Ollie Bauguess. He joined Austin Baptist Church in 1963. His father and 2 brothers predeceased him. He leaves his mother, 2 brothers (Marvin L. and Fred), 3 sisters (Pansy, Mrs. Mary Blevins Hays, and Mrs. Martha Lowe), and 2 grandchildren. |
| Billings | T. A. | September 22, 1879 | December 30, 1943 | Cynthia Crabb on 12/22/1899 | 11 children, 8 still living: Garden, Mary, Spencer, Jonah, Tyra, Burlie, Lula, and Granville. | He joined Rachel Church on 8/7/1902. He was ordained a deacon of the church in December 1921, and served as clerk for two years. | |
| Billings | Winnie P. | June 5, 1892 | February 17, 1967 | 74y, 8m, 12d | Spurgeon Billings, living | 4 children, 3 living: Ray (deceased), Banner, Ruth B. Lupton, and Ruby B. Pearce | She was born in Ashe Co, the daughter of James Pendry and Hannah Hinshaw. She leaves 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (F. J. and Bert), and a sister Dessie Byrd. She joined New Covenant Church in August 1921. Funeral services and burial were held at New Covenant Church. |
| Blackburn | Charlie | April 7, 1874 | March 7, 1954 | 79y, 11m | Ida Childress on 3/23/1899 | 14 children, 10 still living | He was a member of Rachel Baptist Church. He was afflicted for several years. Funeral services and burial were at Rachel Church. |
| Blackburn | E. A. | February 10, 1875 | February 17, 1935 | 60y, 7d | Julia Wood 40 years ago | 9 children, all living | He joined Bethany Church 7/27/1893. He later joined Rachel Church. |
| Blackburn | Ida C. | February 17, 1881 | January 13, 1968 | 86y, 10m, 13d | Charlie B. Blackburn | 14 children, 9 living: Everette, Mrs. Bertha Dowell, Mrs. Ada Sparks, Mrs. Lottie Holloway, Mrs. Wadie Bean, Mrs. Lucille Brown, Mrs. Ina Mooney, Mrs. Ruby Stone, and Mrs. Mozelle Cheek | She was the daughter of Frank Childress and Adelaide Brewer. She leaves 49 grandchildren, 107 great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She joined Rachel Baptist Church on 9/4/1898 and was a member for 69y, 4m, 9d. |
| Blackburn | James Thomas | April 2, 1864 | April 2, 1934 | 1st: Rosie Ann Dowell 2nd: Susie C. Ballard |
1st: 6 children, including one who died in infancy and 5 still living | He joined Round Mountain Church on the first Saturday in September 1932. | |
| Blackburn | John | April 15, 1939 | 53 years | Nelia Wood who died several years ago | 3 sons: James, Luther, Rester all living | He was the son of Jesse Blackburn and Nancy Wood. He joined Bethany Baptist Church on 10/1/1938. | |
| Blackburn | Julia W. | August 8, 1878 | April 4, 1968 | 89y, 8m, 4d | She leaves 9 children: Watson, Noah, Percy, Russell, Mrs. Fannie Wood, Mrs. Alma Myers, Mrs. Lexie Honeycutt, Mrs. Bessie Wood, and Mrs. Prudie Stone | Mrs. Blackburn was the daughter of Rev. J. O. Wood and Fannie Cockerham. She leaves a sister Mrs. Etta Blackburn, 42 grandchildren, and 70 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Rachel Baptist Church. | |
| Blackburn | Marcus Alexander | November 28, 1884 | November 11, 1968 | 83y, 11m, 13d | Etta Wood on 8/25/1912 | He leaves 3 children: John S., E. Grant, and Lavada. Twin infant daughters preceded him in death. | He was the son of Eli Junior Blackburn and Sarah Alexander. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, serving as deacon for 40 years. He also served as superintendent, Bible teacher, and clerk. He leaves 2 grandsons, 4 great-grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Rhoda Blackburn, and 3 half-brothers (Ira Dowell, Raymond Dowell, and Jessie Dowell). He was buried in the church cemetery. |
| Blackburn | Mary E. | November 20, 1868 | May 29, 1906 | She was a member of Bethany church. (I have incomplete information.) | |||
| Blackburn | Metta Walls | October 22, 1912 | October 22, 1965 | 53 years | 1st: Eli Combs 2nd: Noah Blackburn |
She leaves a daughter Mrs. Robert Couch, a stepdaughter and 4 stepsons from her first marriage, and a stepdaughter and 2 stepsons from her second marriage. | She was the daughter of A. C. Walls and Cora Tucker. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. From her first marriage she leaves 2 grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. From her second marriage she leaves 5 step-grandchildren. She leaves 2 sisters (Mrs. Worth Tulbert and Mrs. Leota DeBorde) and 2 brothers (Leman and Alger). Funeral and burial were held at Bethany Baptist Church. |
| Blackburn | Sarah Jane | about 1843 | January 14, 1922 | C. F. Blackburn in 1867 | 7 children, 5 still living | Her maiden name was Crouse. She joined Roaring River church on the fourth Saturday in December 1868. | |
| Blackburn | Susie Wood Ballard | 1867 | July 18, 1953 | 1st: Cornelius Ballard, died 15 years ago 2nd: Thomas Blackburn, deceased |
Her full name was Susie Caroline Barbara June Margaret Ann Wood Ballard Blackburn. She died at Wilkes General Hospital at 11:50pm. "She lived at her home place at the Round Mountain Community to the ripe old age of 86." She joined Round Mountain Baptist Church in July 1885 by letter from Rock Creek Baptist Church. She leaves many nieces and nephews. | ||
| Blackburn | William C. | January 1924 | about 88 years | Susanah Brewer on 5/21/1862 | 11 children (7 boys, 4 girls), 9 still living | He joined Rachel church on the first Saturday in August 1861 where he served as deacon. | |
| Blevins | Alexander | January 15, 1867 | May 15, 1933 | 66y, 4m | Martha Jane Smoot 45 years ago. | 13 children, 8 still living | He joined Bason Creek church, but later joined Rachel church. |
| Blevins | Bert | April 14, 1905 | February 15, 1966 | 60y, 10m, 1d | Etta Lura Pruitt | 3 children, all living: Mrs. John Lawrence Van Goethem, Mrs. H. F. Seigler, John Alvis Blevins | He was the son of Alexander Blevins and Martha Jane Smoot. He joined Round Hill Baptist Church on 8/15/1934. He leaves 2 grandchildren (John Lawrence Van Goethem Jr and David Kurt Seigler), 2 sisters (Mrs. Gaither Crabb and Mrs. Dell Ellis), and 4 brothers (Garfield, Elmore, John A., and Smith). |
| Blevins | Elmore | July 22, 1896 | January 27, 1967 | 71y, 6m, 5d | Epsie Wood on 9/25/1925 | 9 children, all living: A. C., Aldean, Fred, Ralph, Marcus, Beulah Perry, Rosalee Rhoades, Bertha Triplett, and Jean Burchette. | He was the son of Alexander Blevins and Martha Jane Smoot. In 1940 he joined Christian Home church and was ordained deacon. He later became a member of Rachel Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, children, 11 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Garfield, John A., Smith), and 2 sisters (Mrs. G. B. Crabb and Mrs. G. C. Ellis). |
| Blevins | Kelly Monroe | May 22, 1893 | July 11, 1933 | 40y, 1m, 19d | Annie Miller in February 1917 | 1 daughter, Lucille | He was the son of M. F. and E. E. Blevins. He was buried at Round Mountain Church. |
| Bodenheimer | Sally Leizia Head | July 23, 1873 | February 17, 1963 | 89y, 6m, 25d | 1st: Wesley Head who died in 1928 2nd: R. A. Bodenheimer who died in 1950. |
no children | She was the daughter of Frank and Jenny Flynn. She leaves a sister-in-law Mrs. W. C. Flynn, 5 nieces, 1 nephew, 4 step-grandchildren, and several great nieces and nephews. She was a member of East Bend Friends Church before joining Sharon Regular Baptist Church on 4/25/1959. |
| Bowers | Clemmie G. Miles | October 22, 1878 | March 27, 1963 | A. P. Bowers about 1897 | 10 children, 5 still living | She was the daughter of Alfred Miles and Ellen Holbrook. She was baptized in 1911 in WV. She moved back to NC and joined Welcom Home Baptist Church about 1914. She later joined New Covenant Church. | |
| Bowers | Thomas Sherman | April 10, 1871 | March 16, 1965 | 93y, 11m, 6d | Lillie Orsborne on 11/17/1894 | 3 children: Sherman, Garther, and Mrs. Belle Petty. | He was the son of Jiles Bowers and Louise Holbrook. He leaves a sister Miss Belle Bowers, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He united with Pleasant Grove Church in August 1898. Funeral and burial were held at Laurel Springs Baptist Church. |
| Brewer | Lewis Addison | October 1869 | September 27, 1934 | about 65 years | Mary Frances Wood in 1899 | 6 children: 4 living Minnie, Minerva, Roy, and Mrs. Laura Harrold; and 2 deceased Charlie and Bertha | He is also leaves 1 sister and 2 brothers: Mrs. J. M. Owens and J. A. and W. E. Brewer. He was the son of Henry and Millie Brewer. He joined Round Mountain Baptist Church in 1898. He was ordained deacon on the first Saturday in May 1917. |
| Brewer | Sarah Ann Salina Henderson | December 8, 1865 | June 11, 1950 | 84y, 6m, 3d | William Vance Brewer on 12/14/1882 who died on 3/31/1948 | 11 children, 6 still living: Thomas, Mrs. E. F. Crafford, Mrs. W. L. Page, Allie, Beatrice, and Gladys | She leaves 3 sisters: Mrs. D. C. Johnson, Mrs. Dalton Byrd, and Mrs. Nora Bell. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at Rock Creek Church, and she was buried by her husband. |
| Brewer | William Vance | August 17, 1860 | March 31, 1948 | 87y, 7m, 14d | Sarah Ann Slinee Henderson on 12/14/1882 | 11 children, 6 still living: Thomas Brewer, Mrs. F. F. Cranford, Mrs. W. L. Page, Ollie Brewer, Beatrice Brewer, and Gladys Brewer | He joined Rock Creek Baptist Church early in life, but later became a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Funeral services and burial were at Rock Creek Church. |
| Brinegar | Lola Wood | August 8, 1920 | October 20, 1954 | 34y, 2m, 12d | Claud Brinegar on 9/30/1945 | 1 son Wayne | She was the daughter of Marshall and Ennis Wood. She joined Rachel Church on 8/13/1938. She leaves her husband, son, parents, 4 brothers (Carl, Rom, Rex, Albert), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Levi Sparks and Mrs. John Johnson). |
| Brooks | Celia Samantha Pruitt | about 1875 | September 18, 1948 | 75 years | W. C. Brooks on 8/2/1899 | 5 children, 4 still living: Mrs. Bob Cheatwood, Mrs. Ralph Holbrook, Mrs. Paul Brown, Ezra Brooks, and Esta Brooks (died 29 years ago on this past Feb 13) | She leaves a husband, 4 children, 9 grandchildren, 1 brother Jim Pruitt, and 1 sister Mrs. Martha Burchett. |
| Brooks | J. W. | December 26, 1849 | December 2, 1926 | 77y, 24d | Rose Ann Royal | 10 children, 8 still living | He joined Liberty Knob Church on the third Saturday in July 1887. He later moved his membership to Oak Level Church on the third Saturday of April 1924. He was ordained a Minister of the Gospel on the third Saturday in June 1924. |
| Brooks | Larkin Franklin | October 19, 1886 | June 10, 1950 | 63y, 7m, 22d | Ota Hincher | 8 children: Paul, Earl, James, John, Mrs. Annie Holbrook, Mrs. Janie Burchette, Mrs. Edna Caudill, and Mrs. Izzie Brooks | He was the son of John Brooks and Sarah Jane Gilreath. He leaves 14 grandchildren and a brother Arthur Brooks. He was a member of Roaring River Baptist Church. |
| Brooks | Margaret E. | November 7, 1854 | March 31, 1929 | J. P. Brooks on 3/11/1897 | 1 child | She joined Roaring River Church, but later became a constitutional member of Garden Creek Church. Her husband and daughter are still living. | |
| Brooks | Rosanah Royal | September 25, 1852 | June 14, 1935 | 82y, 8m, 19d | John W. Brooks 9/4/1870 | 10 children (5 boys, 5 girls), 2 dying in infancy | She joined Woodruff Baptist Church nearly 60 years ago, but later joined Liberty Knob Baptist Chruch in July 1886. She became a resident of Ashe County in 1892, but returned to Liberty Knob Church in 1894. |
| Brooks | Sarah Anne | December 5, 1853 | (c1935, not given) | 81y, 7m, 7d | Wm. H. Brooks on 4/2/1876. He died 15 years ago. | 11 children (8 boys, 3 girls), 2 boys dying in infancy | Her maiden name was Deborde. She joined Roaring River Baptist Church early in life, but later became a constitutional member of Garden Creek Church. "She has two sons that are ministers, two that are deacons, two daughters that are wives of deacons." |
| Brooks | William C. | February 26, 1881 | August 3, 1951 | 70y, 5m, 7d | 1st: Celia Pruitt on 8/2/1889 who died 9/19/1948 2nd: Bonnie Dollinger in 1948 |
1st: 5 children, 3 still living: Mrs. Robert Cheatwood, Mrs. Ralph Holbrook, Ezra Brooks, Mrs. Esta Bauguess (deceased), and Mrs. Elva Brown (deceased) | He joined Roaring River Church on 9/24/1915. He leaves his wife, 3 children, and 1 brother Arlie Brooks. |
| Brooks | William H. | February 17, 1850 | January 2, 1920 | Sarah A. DeBoard on 4/2/1876 | 11 children, 9 still living (7 boys, 2 girls) | He joined Roaring River Church in August 1866. He was a constitutional member of Garden Creek church and was ordained a deacon on the first Saturday in May 1898. He was a member of Traphill lodge of A. F. & A. M. | |
| Brown | Aaron | November 6, 1849 | February 5, 1933 | 83y, 2m, 29d | Jane Tinsley | 2 children. His wife and children preceded him in death. | He joined Liberty Grove church, but was a member of Center church at his death. |
| Brown | Abram | September 7, 1838 | May 12, 1919 | 806, 8m, 5d | Nancy Lodemy Brown on 6/28/1863 | 6 children (3 boys, 3 girls) with 1 boy and 1 girl living | He joined Cross Roads church as a child, but later moved to Center church on 1/8/1908. |
| Brown | Artice Carlo | December 14, 1894 | December 13, 1968 | 73y, 11m, 29d | Nettie Harrold on 12/19/1920 | 3 children: Miss Marie Brown, Mrs. Hazel Blevins, and Mrs. Jessie Nelson | He was the son of Leander Brown and Caroline Roupe. He leaves a sister Mrs. Polly Felts and 9 grandchildren. He was a member and deacon of Round Mountain Baptist Church where funeral and burial services were held. |
| Brown | Daniel Harden | January 30, 1886 | June 5, 1950 | 64y, 4m, 6d | Maude Smoot on 12/13/1908 | 4 children: Earnest (died 1/15/1944), Wilmer, Darley Ethel Brown (died 5/26/1911), and Grace Brown McGrady | He was the son of Andrew Jackson and Sally Brown. "He has 11 sisters and 3 brothers, all living, (and) 9 grandchildren." In his teens, he joined Stone Mountain Church, but later moved to Charity Church, and finally became a constitutional member of Austin Regular Baptist Church. He was ordained into the ministry about 1923, serving as pastor of several different churches. |
| Brown | Hardin | May 9, 1863 | February 8, 1931 | 67y, 8m, 29d | "He leaves a brother, sister, and a host of relatives and friends…." | He joined Zion Baptist Church in 1888. | |
| Brown | Henry | June 1935 | 76 years | 1st: Mary Waddell 2nd: Mrs. Cansada Rhoades |
1st: one child Jimmy, still living | He joined Round Mountain Church on 10/1/1886. | |
| Brown | J. P. | January 28, 1866 | October 16, 1935 | 69y, 8m, 18d | Sarah Jane Brown July 1890. She died 8 years ago. | 8 children, 5 still living | He was the son of Abram and LoDema Brown. He joined Center Baptist Church 8/8/1906. |
| Brown | James M. | November 17, 1855 | January 27, 1931 | 75y, 2m, 10d | Roxie J. Warren in October 1875 | 10 children, 6 still living | |
| Brown | Jane | June 15, 1829 | April 11, 1914 | 4 children (2 boys, 2 girls) | She joined Center church on the first Saturday in October 1888 with her husband who died several years ago. | ||
| Brown | Larkin | January 6, 1869 | January 6, 1934 | 65 years | Frances Lankford on 5/17/1891 | 3 children, 2 still living | He joined Center Baptist church about 16 years ago. |
| Brown | Lonnie Harrison | December 21, 1904 | August 24, 1969 | 64y, 8m, 3d | Mamie Flyn on 9/3/1927 | 4 children: Mrs. Thelma Adams, Mrs. Mocile Hinsdale, Mrs. Bobbie May, and Mrs. Bonnie Brazier | He was the son of George Washington Brown and Myrtle Holbrook. He leaves 5 sisters (Miss Bessie Brown, Miss Nora Brown, Miss Edna Brown, Mrs. Ruby McBride, Mrs. Bertha Sidden), 3 brothers (Vaughn, Paul, John), and 11 grandchildren. He was ordained into the ministry on 6/23/1962 and was a member and pastor of Sharon Regular Baptist Church in East Bend, NC. He was buried in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. |
| Brown | Mack Franklin | August 29, 1889 | (c1965, not given) | Mattie Langley on 6/29/1912 | 5 children: Sam (died last year), Mrs. Annie Mae Griffin, Monroe, Jimmie, and Mrs. Geneva Mathis | He was the son of Major Brown and Dollie Johnson. He joined Garden Creek Baptist Churck in June 1916, and was later elected Deacon. He also served several years as Clerk. He leaves 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 brother R. J. Brown, and 1 sister Mrs. Geneva Abernathy. | |
| Brown | Major F. | April 29, 1861 | October 3, 1906 | Miss Dollie Johnson on 2/29/1888 | Three children. | He was killed instantly in the Pocahontas coal mines. He had joined the old baptist church at Roaring River on the third Sunday in March 1897, but moved to Garden Creek church on 9/3/1899. | |
| Brown | Mary Jane | August 1, 1894 | May 24, 1963 | 68y, 9m, 23d | M. F. Brown on 9/8/1912 | She leaves her husband and foster son Troy J. Brown. | She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Higgins. She joined Round Mountain Baptist Church on 8/12/1932. Funeral and burial were held at Round Mountain Church on 5/26/1963. |
| Brown | Maude Jane Smoot | June 25, 1889 | March 29, 1942 | 52y, 9m, 4d | Hardin Brown on 12/13/1908 | 4 children: Ernest, Wilmer, Grace Brown McGrady, and Darlie (deceased 5/26/1911) | She was the daughter of John Smoot and Sallie Hanks. She leaves her husband, mother, children, 2 brothers, and 6 grandchildren. |
| Brown | Millard Floyd | April 11, 1885 | December 1, 1963 | 73y, 7m, 20d | Mary Jane Higgins, deceased | He leaves a foster son Troy Brown. | He was the son of Leander Brown and Caroline Roope. He joined Round Mountain Baptist Church on 8/27/1939. He leaves a sister Mrs. Harrison Felts and a brother Carlo Brown. Funeral services were held at Round Mountain Baptist Church. |
| Brown | Myrtle Elizabeth Holbrook | May 3, 1873 | December 2, 1941 | 68y, 6m, 29d | George W. Brown on 3/14/1889 | 16 children: one son died in infancy 7/8/1916, one daughter Vetra Mae Holbrook died 4/12/1941 | She was the daughter of Winfrey and Malissa Holbrook. Her living children are Claude, Vaughn, Bessie Brown, John, Mack, Mrs. Bertha Sidden, Mrs. Floss Martin, Edna, Nora, Paul, Lonnie, Mrs. Maude Vannoy, Mrs. Pearl McBride, and Mrs. Ruby McBride. She leaves 41 grandchildren living, and 2 more dead. She leaves 18 great-grandchildren living, and 3 dead. She joined Roaring River church on 8/5/1928. She had been in ill health for 12 years, and confined to her bed for 16 months. |
| Brown | Nannie Jane | December 15, 1897 | June 27, 1935 | 78y, 6m, 12d | Elijah Brown in 1875 | 6 children, 4 still living | Her maiden name was Jennings. She joined Center Baptist Church. |
| Brown | Phoeba | October 5, 1861 | December 16, 1920 | Geo. Brown on the fourth Sunday in July 1882 | 6 children, 5 still living | Her maiden name was Bauguess. She joined the church at Zion. "She was afflicted for many years, but bore it with patience." | |
| Brown | Robert M. | June 28, 1896 | February 2, 1952 | 55y, 7m, 4d | The funeral service was held at Center Baptist Church on 2/5/1952. | ||
| Brown | Roy Q. | August 29, 1880 | September 28, 1937 | 57y, 30d | Etta Blackburn who died 8 months ago. | 2 children: Quincie and Rettie | He was the son of Billy Brown and Mary A. Eades. He joined Center Primitive Baptist Church a few years ago. |
| Brown | Sarah | July 30, 1855 | May 24, 1934 | 78y, 9m, 24d | She joined the church at Zion on the fourth Sunday in September 1876. | ||
| Brown | Sarah | January 6, 1904 | 59 years | Wm. Brown about 1864 | She joined the church at Liberty Grove about 1868. She was a member of Center church at her death. | ||
| Brown | Sarah Jane | August 6, 1867 | August 3, 1927 | James Presley Brown on 7/26/1890 | 8 children, 5 still living | She joined Liberty Grove church, but moved her membership to Center church in November 1894. | |
| Bryant | Ada Prevette | June 10, 1882 | January 17, 1964 | 81y, 7m, 7d | Charles Hillery Bryant on 8/28/1901 | 10 children (8 boys, 2 girls): Grady Elton (deceased), Hillery, Marvin, Dennis R., Rev. Watson, Olin, Paul E., Reece, Mrs. Levande Roope, Miss Gertha Bryant. | She was the daughter of Joshua Prevette and Martha Ann Caudill. She leaves 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and a brother Clifton Prevette. She joined New Light Baptist Church in August 1896 as a charter member. In 1938 she joined Bethany Baptist Church. Funeral and burial were held at New Light Church. |
| Bryant | Charlie H. | May 12, 1882 | June 17, 1968 | Ada Prevette on 8/28/1901, deceased | 10 children (8 boys, 2 girls): a son and 2 daughters are deceased | He was the son of James Bryant and Kisa Spicer. He leaves a brother Rev. Jimmy S. Bryant, 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, serving as deacon for over 40 years. He also served as the Sunday School Superintendent for many years. Funeral and burial services were held at New Light Baptist Church. | |
| Bryant | Gertha Cordelia | October 30, 1911 | January 1, 1965 | 53 years | She was the daughter of C. H. Bryant and the late Ada Bryant. She leaves her father, 7 brothers (Marvin, Hillery, Dennis, Rev. C. W., Rev. Olen, Reece, and Paul), and 1 sister Mrs. W. F. Roupe. Funeral services were held at New Light Baptist Church. | ||
| Burcham | Celia Janie | December 22, 1888 | August 5, 1966 | 77y, 7m, 13d | Elder Curtis Burcham on 4/2/1933 | She leaves 3 stepchildren: Lancy Burcham, Mrs. Thelma Holcomb, and Mrs. Alma Wood | She was the daughter of William Johnson and Jane Adams. She joined Round Mountain Baptist Church in July 1914. She leaves a brother W. C. Johnson. Funeral and burial were held at Round Mountain Church. |
| Burcham | Mattie Jane | January 21, 1891 | February 6, 1931 | 40y, 15d | Curtis C. Burcham in November 1913 | 1 son, Lance DeBorde Burcham | Her maiden name was DeBorde. She joined Traphill Baptist Church, but later moved her membership to Roaring River Baptist Church. |
| Byrd | Alice | October 31, 1892 | February 6, 1923 | Will Byrd on 4/7/1912 | 5 children, 4 still living | Her maiden name was Dimmette. She joined Rachel Baptist church on 9/1/1906. | |
| Byrd | Carolina | 1860 | July 24, 1916 | 56 years | Emet Byrd in 1875 | 10 children, 8 still living | Her maiden name was Brown. She joined Zion church. |
| Byrd | John B. | May 3, 1864 | Jaunary 20, 1939 | 74y, 8m, 17d | Patsy McCann on 3/10/1887 | 10 children, 4 still living | He joined Oak Level Church in August 1927. |
| Byrd | Martha Holloway | August 26, 1937 | 93 years | W. M. Byrd | "Surviving are Nancy Hawkins, W. P. Byrd, Frances Shumate, Alice Byrd, 21 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren" | She joined Round Mountain Church in 1901. | |
| Byrd | Mary L. | April 28, 1861 | September 5, 1923 | 62y, 4m, 7d | J. W. Byrd on 12/23/1883 | 8 children, 7 still living | Her maiden name was Deborde. She joined Roaring River church, but later moved to Rachel church. |