| LastName | Full Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Age | Marriage | Family | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call | Terrie Lee | October 21, 1967 | October 21, 1967 | died at birth | She was the infant of James M. Call and Pauline Miles. Her grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Call, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miles. Funeral services were held at New Covenant Baptist Church. | ||
| Calloway | Joseph Filmore | March 22, 1870 | February 21, 1948 | 77y, 10m, 21d | He leaves his wife. | He leaves children: S. T. Calloway, John Calloway, and Mrs. Toy Mull | He joined Love Lady Church in Granite Falls, but later moved his membership to Bethany Baptist Church. He was buried in a family cemetery at Dudley Shoals in Granite Falls. |
| Carter | Leota Norman | July 17, 1873 | February 27, 1951 | She leaves a son Reece Carter | She was the daughter of Franklin Norman and Phoebe Lewis. She was a member of Mining Ridge Baptist Church. She leaves 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 3 half brothers (Barney, Fred, James Norman), 3 half sisters (Mrs. Ada Snow, Mrs. Nancy Wilmoth, and Mrs. Cora Welborn). Funeral services were held at Shoaly Branch Church. | ||
| Caudill | Augusta Richardson | October 11, 1894 | November 4, 1967 | 73y, 24d | 1st: Willie Patterson, deceased 2nd: Linnie Famon Caudill, died 4 weeks after her |
1st: 2 children: Talmadge and Hillary Patterson 2nd: 8 children, 7 living: L. F. Jr, (deceased), Mrs. Ruth Kilby, Mrs. Marie Roberts, Mr. Herbert H., Mrs. Ida Rachel Combs, Avery Chester, Mrs. Dallas Bell, and Andrew Martin. |
She was the daughter of John Andrew and Mary Jane Richardson. She leaves 37 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, a brother John F. Richardson, and a sister Mrs. Janie Cleary. Early in life she joined Round Hill Church, but later became a member of New Covenant Baptist Church. Funeral and burial services were held at New Covenant Church. |
| Caudill | Fannie J. | September 21, 1845 | November 1, 1921 | 76y, 7m, 5d | Samuel J. Caudill on 1/18/1869 | 6 children, 4 still living | Her maiden name was Gambill. She joined the church at Double Creek in November 1866. |
| Caudill | J. M. | December 25, 1874 | February 2, 1898 | He joined Roaring River Church in August 1889 | |||
| Caudill | Joseph D. | February 18, 1878 | March 8, 1955 | 77y, 11m | Thusie Henderson | 5 sons and 3 daughters: Mrs. Flossie C. Blackburn, Mrs. Verna Byrd, Mrs. Minnie Myers, Paul, Silas, Claude, Grant, and a son (deceased) | He was born in Wilkes Co. Funeral and burial services were held at Round Mountain Baptist Church. |
| Caudill | Kisiah Spicer | December 7, 1886 | April 14, 1968 | 81y, 4m, 7d | Thomas Lee Caudill, deceased | She leaves 7 children (4 daughters, 3 sons): Miss Sallie Caudill, Mrs. James Teague, Mrs. Joe Lyon, Royal, Abner, Burette | She was born in Wilkes Co to John Spicer and Sallie Billings. She leaves 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a sister Mrs. Lou Sparks. She was a member of New Light Baptist Church, but regularly attended Rachel Baptist Church for several years. |
| Caudill | Linnie Famon | September 5, 1895 | December 2, 1967 | 72y, 2m, 27d | Augusta Richardson who died 4 weeks earlier | 8 children, 7 living: L. F. Jr (deceased), Mrs. Ruth Kilby, Mrs. Marie Roberts, Herbert H., Mrs. Ida Rachel Combs, Avery Chester, Mrs. Dallas Bell, and Andrew Martin. | He was the son of Alfred Martin and Frankie Jane Caudill. He leaves 2 stepsons (John T. Patterson and Hillard Patterson), 10 step-grandchildren, 27 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, but later joined New Covenant Church. He was a Sunday School superintendent and teacher for several years. Funeral and burial services were held at New Covenant Church. |
| Caudill | Lydia Jane Brown | May 18, 1867 | March 13, 1940 | 72y, 9m, 25d | William Franklin Caudill, living | She leaves 2 daughters. | She joined Roaring River Church in late August 1882, but moved to Garden Creek Church in September 1899. She leaves 2 daughters Mrs. Eudemma McGrady of Traphill and Miss Eddie Caudill of Joynes, 1 grandchild buster McGrady of Traphill, and one brother John Brown of Benham. |
| Caudill | Mary Clementine Sidden | February 7, 1856 | January 28, 1944 | 87y, 11m, 21d | J. M. Caudill on 7/16/1895. He died 46 years ago. | 2 boys: Andrew (living) and Willie (died in infancy) | She leaves 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was a member of Garden Creek Baptist Church. "She had been a cripple for 25 years." |
| Caudill | Sheritha Monanea | July 28, 1957 | October 13, 1968 | 11 years | She was the daughter of Jerry Donald Caudill and Marjorie Roupe. She leaves her parents, sister Donna Gaye Caudill, 2 brothers (Eric and Kevin), and grandparents (Elder and Mrs. Dexter Caudill, and Mr. Willie F. Roupe). Funeral and burial services were held at Bethany Baptist Church. | ||
| Caudill | Walter Garwood | April 28, 1923 | February 5, 1924 | 9m, 7d | son of B. H. and M. E. Caudill | ||
| Cheatwood | Sarah Jane | September 11, 1874 | October 8, 1926 | 52y, 27d | A. Cheatwood about 1900 | one son | Her maiden name was Kennedy. She joined Roaring River church on the fourth Saturday in May 1917. "Her mind became deranged and she was carried to the NC State Hospital for the insane, June 24, 1917, where she remained till death. She leaves one son, mother, three brothers, and two sisters to mourn their loss." |
| Childress | Juanita | January 24, 1938 | May 13, 1939 | 1y, 6m, 11d | She was the daughter of Jesse and Martha Childress | ||
| Church | Terry Eugene | January 11, 1908 | December 2, 1962 | 54y, 10m, 21d | Connie Holloway in 1927 | 3 children: one who died in infancy, Raymond, and David | He was the son of Albert Church and the late Bessie Knight. He leaves his father, 3 sisters (Mrs. Wade Darnell, Mrs. Tex Brown, and Ethel), 5 brothers (Hubert, Clarence, Dewey, Ralph, and Dock), and 4 grandchildren. He joined Union Regular Baptist Church on 7/20/1946 and was ordained deacon on 8/12/1950. He has served at Sunday School Superintendent, Bible Teacher, Junior Teacher, Treasurer, Building Committee, Deacon, and Choir Leader. |
| Cleary | Ina Holbrook | March 24, 1904 | September 3, 1968 | 64y, 5m, 10d | C. J. Cleary | She leaves 3 sons and a daughter: Kelley, H. R., Buddy, and Mrs. Ardella Adams | She was born in Wilkes Co to Howard Holbrook and Cora Long. She leaves her husband, 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers (John A. and Britt), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Cecil Davis, Mrs. Roy Stoker, and Mrs. Edgar Miller). She was a member of Double Creek Baptist Church. |
| Cockerham | Jacob Franklin | November 1, 1874 | September 14, 1954 | 79y, 10m, 13d | Ellen Spicer on 8/28/1900. She died 4/20/1949. | 8 children, 6 living: Vaughn (died 6/6/1925), Malon, Hallie Phillips, Burlie, Folie, Zella Rose, and Verda Holcomb | He leaves a brother Mib Cockerham and 3 sisters: Nannie Smith, Zora Higgins, and Lillian Reynolds. He also leaves 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Knobbs Baptist Church. |
| Cockerham | James Martin | July 18, 1882 | January 20, 1954 | 71y, 6m, 2d | 1st: Margaret E. Phipps in August 1907, who died May 1934 2nd: Vallie Crabb in November 1936, who died 3/27/1939 3rd: Elmina Byrd on 3/17/1943 |
10 children, 8 living: Hazel Hall, Bessie Hanna, Arthur, Clyde, Arl, John, Irene Lyons, and Walsie Johnson | He was the son of Frank Cockerham and Jane Hanks. He leaves his wife, 8 children, 11 grandchildren, and 5 siblings: Frank, Wilbert, Mrs. Nannie Smith, Mrs. Zora Higgins, and Lillian Reynolds. He joined Oak Level Baptist Church in 1908, and was ordained deacon in November 1923. |
| Cockerham | Martha Ellen Spicer | November 4, 1877 | April 20, 1949 | 71y, 5m, 16d | Frank Cockerham on 8/28/1900 | 4 sons: Von (deceased), Malon, Burlie, and Folie 3 daughters: Hallie Phillips, Zella Rose, and Verdie Holcomb |
She leaves 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She joined Charity Methodist Church about 1900, but later joined Knobb's Baptist Church. She was a constitutional member of Austin Baptist Church. |
| Cockerham | Mary Jane | October 22, 1859 | March 4, 1934 | 74y, 4m, 12d | T. R. Cockerham on 1/27/1881 | 2 children: Letitia and Mary Etta, the latter dying in infancy | Her maiden name was Holbrook. She joined Roaring River church on the fourth Saturday in September 1878. She leaves her daughter Mrs. L. G. Venable of Joynes; 3 grandchildren Clyde Venable of Asheville, Boyd Venable of Danville, VA, Mary Lee Venable of Joynes; 1 great grandchild Jean Venable of Danville; and 1 sister Mrs. J. M. Brown of Joynes. |
| Cockerham | Sallie Dimmette | May 17, 1876 | January 17, 1948 | 71y, 8m | Watson Cockerham in December 1901. He died 12 years ago. | 2 children: Howard Cockerham and Lexie Cockerham Barker (deceased) | She was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church. |
| Cockerham | Vallie Crabb | June 17, 1902 | November 27, 1938 | 36y, 9m, 10d | Mart Cockerham on 11/28/1936 | She leaves a husband, mother, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters | She joined Stoney Ridge church in 1925. She was the daughter of W. D. and Aurelia Gentry Crabb. She taught in the public schools for 10 years. |
| Coffey | Minnie Billings | March 24, 1889 | September 24, 1963 | 65y, 6m | T. M. Coffey on 1/15/1920 | 5 children: Stanley, Vance, Marvin, Stacy, and Wanda Hutchinson. | She was the daughter of Eli Billings and Mattie Hutchinson. She faithfully attended Round Mountain Baptist Church. She leaves 5 grandchildren, 1 brother Trely Billings, and 1 sister Mary Jane Vannoy. |
| Cohee | Ronald William | March 9, 1947 | August 9, 1964 | 17y, 5m | He leaves his mother and step-father Amy Williams and Roger Williams, 2 half-sisters (Glenda and Brenda Griffin) and maternal grandmother Mrs. A. P. Harrold. | ||
| Colbert | Mary Wilmoth | April 16, 1883 | March 26, 1949 | 66y, 11m, 20d | Sherman Colbert on 12/23/1903. He died in June 1947. | 7 children: Bruce, Mrs. Lexie Cheek, Eugene, Lonnie, Manlith, Mrs. Margie Byrd, and Mrs. Pearl Summerlin. | She leaves 3 sisters: Mrs. Ellen Cockerham, Mrs. Alice Spicer, and Mrs. Mazie Harris. She leaves 25 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Knobbs Baptist Church until she became a constitutional member of Austin Regular Baptist Church in 1928. |
| Collins | Sarah | 1837 | October 1901 | She leaves her husband. | She died during the month of October 1901. She joined Elkin Valley Church in August 1896. | ||
| Combs | Wadie Pruitt | September 6, 1900 | May 19, 1965 | 64y, 8m, 13d | Lonnie Combs on 8/31/1919 | 6 children, 5 still living: Parnell, Davis, Thornton, Zell Combs Byrd, Dixie Combs Woods | She was the oldest daughter of Joshua Pruitt and Sally Holbrook. She was a member of Round Hill Baptist Church. She leaves 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Tyra and Willie), and 2 sisters (Alice Blevins and Maude Bauguess). |
| Cooper | Lula | about 1868 | November 21, 1902 | J. F. Cooper | 3 children | She joined Elkin Valley Church on 10/23/1886. | |
| Cope | Dorothy Harris | June 20, 1914 | February 11, 1952 | 37y, 7m, 21d | H. B. Cope on 11/23/1935 | She leaves her husband, parents, 3 children, 7 sisters, and 3 brothers. | She was a member of Rachael Baptist Church. |
| Cothren | Fannie Ann | October 10, 1895 | December 9, 1962 | 67y, 1m, 29d | She leaves 1 son Sam Cothren | She was a member of Round Hill Baptist Church. She leaves her son, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mae Blackburn, Mrs. Feba Wring, Mrs. Nan Walls), 2 brothers (Bill and John Cothren), and 1 grandson Edsel Cothren. (incomplete information) | |
| Cothren | George W. | November 2, 1885 | December 4, 1965 | Ada Harris | He leaves 2 sons and 6 daughters. | He was the son of William H. Cothren and Emma Jane Pinkerton. He was a member of Rachel Baptist Church. | |
| Cothren | Martha Jane Lyon | November 19, 1938 | about 74 years | R. C. Cothren 11/4/1888 | 5 children, 4 living: Det, Clarence, Dora, and Eula | She joined Pleasant Home Church early in life, but later moved her membership to Round Hill where she was buried. |
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| Cothren | William H. | August 3, 1849 | September 2, 1929 | 80 years | (I have incomplete information.) | ||
| Cox | Alvin Herbert | November 24, 1903 | December 23, 1967 | 64y, 29d | Maude Lillian Sidden | He leaves 4 sons and 4 daughters: Brady, Charlie Elmer, Joseph Conard, James Luther, Mrs. Myrtle Louise Williams, Mrs. Mabel Bogus, Mrs. Brenda Carroll Carter, and Mrs. Savanna Lillian Newman | He was the son of Joseph L. Cox and Prutina Casey. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, 8 children, a foster daughter Mrs. Zell Cheek, and 16 grandchildren. |
| Cox | Dewey | April 23, 1900 | August 18, 1930 | 30y, 3m, 25d | Effie Sexton on 2/4/1920 | 4 children, 2 living | He joined Union Baptist Church in 1925. |
| Cox | Hilary Wesley | January 28, 1893 | March 21, 1967 | 74y, 1m, 21d | Florence Collins | He leaves 3 children: Lonnie F., Ralph, and Mrs. Clifton Holloway | He was born in Alleghany Co, the son of Joseph L. Cox and Plutina Casey. He leaves 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a brother Alvin. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. |
| Cox | John H. | October 10, 1863 | September 19, 1929 | 65y, 11m, 21d | 1st: Nancy Ashburn 2nd: Emma Simmons |
1st: 2 children 2nd: 8 children (4 boys, 4 girls), all living |
He first joined Elk Spur Baptist Church, but later joined Union Baptist Church. |
| Cox | Joseph Lee | July 28, 1866 | November 12, 1938 | 72y, 3m, 14d | Prutina Cacy on 3/26/1892 | 8 children, 4 still living | He joined Roaring River Church on 8/22/1925, but later was a constitutional member of Union Church. |
| Cox | Mary Emma | March 13, 1879 | May 29, 1966 | 87y, 2m, 16d | John Cox, deceased | 8 children, 4 still living: Walter, Claude, Mrs. Toy Norris, and Mrs. Basil Harris | She was born in Alleghany Co to Joe Simmons and Ellen Sparks. She leaves 3 brothers (Arthur, Clarence, Joe), 3 sisters (Mrs. Josie Allgood, Mrs. Betty Brown, Mrs. Mattie Spicer), 41 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. |
| Crabb | James | June 22, 1910 | 56 years | Lodemia Billings | 5 children | He joined Rachel church on the first Saturday in September 1892. | |
| Crabb | William H. | February 23, 1882 | October 5, 1933 | 51y, 7m, 12d | first: Phoebe Holbrook died 3 years ago second: Lila Anderson |
no children | He joined Knob church about 20 years ago. He was a member of Austin church at his death. |
| Craven | Dona Adams | August 6, 1887 | April 30, 1942 | Frank Craven on 12/8/1912 | 4 children (1 boy, 3 girls) | She leaves 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She joined Round Mountain Church in May 1909. | |
| Crouse | Dora E. | January 9, 1913 | June 17, 1932 | 19y, 5m, 8d | Oscar Crouse on 12/7/1930 | Her maiden name was Cox. She joined Union Baptist Church in August 1930. | |
| Curry | Samuel Thomas | April 28, 1875 | September 28, 1966 | 91y, 5m | 1st: Cora Blevins on 4/10/1898. She is deceased. 2nd: Mrs. Samantha Dimmette on 6/28/1930 |
1st: 9 children, 7 living: Mrs. Maude Yale, Mrs. Nanie Brown, Ethel Ashley, Celia Brown, Talmage, William, Flossie Stone, Mrs. Walter Wood 2nd: 2 children, both living: Paul and Larry |
He was the son of William Curry and Nancy Jane Brooks. He leaves 4 sisters (Mattie Jolly, Effie Williams, Nora Call, Minnie Johnson), 52 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. He joined Basin Creek Baptist Church many years ago, but later moved to Rachel Baptist Church, serving as its clerk. |
| Dillard | Estel Walker | June 23 1935 | December 20, 1940 | 5y, 5m, 27d | He was the son of Cager and Nancy Walker. | He leaves 5 brothers and 3 sisters: Letcher, Fred, Vestal, Virgil, Cecil, Gracie, Mattie, and Vada. Another sister died about 8 years ago. | |
| Dimmette | Charlie E. | January 16, 1874 | January 13, 1929 | 54y, 11m, 27d | Clarar B. Cothren on 3/30/1898 | 8 children, 6 still living | He joined Rachel Baptist Church in 1894, and was clerk of the church for over 30 years. "He was a faithful member, leader of the singing and a good Sunday school worker." |
| Dimmette | Ennis | March 20, 1910 | May 6, 1934 | 24y, 1m, 17d | Willie M. Dimmette on 2/15/1926 | 4 children, 3 still living | Her maiden name was Brown. She joined Rachel Baptist church on the first Saturday in June 1928. |
| Dimmette | James H. | June 22, 1851 | January 16, 1929 | 77y, 6m, 24d | Laura Boaz on 3/3/1872 | 8 children, 2 still living | He joined White Plain Church, but later moved his membership to Pleasant Home Church. He then joined Rachel church where he remained until death. He served as Deacon for many years. |
| Dimmette | Laura | June 26, 1852 | February 12, 1923 | 70y, 7m, 17d | James Dimmette on 3/3/1872 | 8 children, 3 still living | Her maiden name was Boaz. She first joined White Plains Baptist church, later moved to Pleasant Home church, and finally joined Rachel church on 11/1/1892. |
| Dimmette | Marshal | February 5, 1901 | September 7, 1926 | 25y, 7m, 2d | Maud Hepler on 12/22/1922 | one child, still living | He joined Rachel church on 1/7/1921. He was the son of C. E. and C. B. Dimmette. |
| Dowell | Ray Millard | September 29, 1924 | September 11, 1968 | 43y, 11m, 13d | Vernell Combs on 10/9/1943 | He leaves a daughter (Mrs. James Swaim) and 2 sons (Gary Ray and Perry Lyn). | He was born in Gary, WV, to William Hobert Dowell and Bertha Blackburn. He leaves his wife, children, mother, 4 brothers (Lacey, Aldon, Ernest, Earl), 3 sisters (Mrs. Ervin Mullins, Mrs. Bueford Harris, Mrs. S. D. Tharpe), and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of Rachel Baptist Church. |
| Dowell | Sarah Ann | March 5, 1866 | October 15, 1931 | 65y, 7m, 10d | 1st: Eli Blackburn who died in 1888 2nd: W. N. Dowell |
Her maiden name was Alexander. She joined Bethany Baptist Church on 3/4/1887. | |
| Durham | Cora Gertrude Lyon | August 21, 1914 | June 20, 1937 | 22y, 9m, 29d | Herbert H. Durham on 8/18/1934 | She is survived by her infant daughter. | She joined Austin Baptist Church on 9/7/1929. She leaves her husband, daughter, father, mother, 1 brother, and 1 sister. |
| Durham | Ruby | July 29, 1907 | March 27, 1925 | 17y, 8m | Conrad Durham on 12/10/1924 | She leaves her parents, 6 sisters, 1 brother, and husband. | Her maiden name was Jolly. She joined Rachel church at age 13. |
| Edwards | Effie May | February 11, 1911 | August 20, 1925 | 14y, 6m, 17d | She leaves her mother and several brothers and sisters. | She joined the church on 8/7/1915. | |
| Edwards | Ruby Crouse | October 22, 1911 | August 20, 1968 | 56y, 10m, 2d | Weaver Edwards on 10/13/1927, deceased | 5 children, all living: Mrs. Frank Dowell, Mrs. Grant Whittman, James, Billy Ray, Robert | She was born in Alleghany Co to George L. Crouse and Pearl Andrews. She leaves her mother, children, 5 brothers (Talmage, Woodrow, Raymond, Cecil, Mahlon), and 2 sisters (Mrs. James Chappell, Mrs. R. K. Combs). |
| Eidson | Ruby Cox | August 24, 1916 | November 5, 1965 | 49y, 2m, 12d | Thomas Eidson on 6/22/1940 | 1 child Linda Thompson | She was the eldest daughter of Hilery W. Cox and Florence Collins. She leaves her parents, husband, 2 brothers (Lonnie and Ralph), 1 sister Mrs. Dorris Holloway, and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. |
| Elledge | Almedia | June 16, 1873 | October 25, 1939 | 66y, 4m, 9d | Elder J. C. Elledge | 7 children, 2 daughters still living | Her maiden name was Rhoads. He joined Round Mountain Church on 11/1/1893. |
| Elledge | Bertman | August 16, 1894 | January 7, 1924 | 29y, 4m, 21d | son of Rev. J. C. and Almedia Elledge | He joined Round Mountain church on 2/16/1909 by baptism. "His last two years he served as church clerk. He was a good teacher in the Sunday school and was an excellent public teacher for several years." | |
| Elledge | Grant G. | July 23, 1872 | September 12, 1935 | 63y, 1m, 20d | Gertie Jennings on 3/3/1895 | 10 children, 8 still living | He joined Center Baptist church on the first Saturday in October 1891. "He was an active member of Sulpher Springs Lodge No. 560 A. F. & A. M., and Union Lodge No. 331 I. O. O. F." |
| Elledge | Ida | October 4, 1872 | September 23, 1901 | John Elledge on 1/18/1891 | dau of Rev. J. C. and Selene Elledge 5 children, 4 still living |
She joined Bethel Church in September 1896. | |
| Elledge | J. C. | November 25, 1851 | July 1, 1935 | 83y, 7m, 24d | 1st: Slena Hayes 2nd: Almedia Rhodes |
1st: 5 children, 3 living 2nd: 7 children, 3 living |
He joined Baptist Home Church in August 1880, but later joined Round Mountain church. He was ordained a minister of the Gospel in 1888. |
| Elledge | James | June 17, 1844 | March 11, 1926 | 81y, 8m, 26d | Sarah Ann Sebastian on 2/28/1867 | 1 son, now living | He joined Zion church on the fourth Saturday in September 1881. He later became Deacon. |
| Elledge | Margaret | August 25, 1864 | March 1938 | Joseph Elledge | 4 children, 3 still living: Aria, Marie, Archie. Her husband and a daughter preceded her in death. She leaves a brother Bill Elledge of Cycle, NC. | She joined Center Church. | |
| Elledge | Sarah Ann | July 26, 1934 | 87y, 12d | James Elledge in 1869. He died 14 years ago. | Her maiden name was Sebastian. She joined Zion Baptist Church at an early age. Aunt Sarah had been in feeble health for several years. | ||
| Elledge | Timothy | April 9, 1887 | October 17, 1964 | 77y, 6m, 8d | Ella Adams on 2/9/1913 | 5 children, 4 still living: one gave his life in WWII, Walter, Britt, Opal Alexander, and Bernice Hayes | He was the son of J. P. Elledge and Paulina Hayes. He leaves 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. He joined Bethel Baptist Church but later became a member of Round Mountain Baptist Church on 8/6/1921. He was ordained deacon in July 1931, and also served as clerk. "His health was poor for many years." |
| Ellis | Adelaide | April 2, 1854 | July 4, 1929 | Smith Ellis about 1898 | 2 children, 1 still living | Her maiden name was Adams. She joined Round Mountain Church on 1/1/1895. | |
| Ellis | Claud | about 1893 | March 10, 1924 | son of Smith and Adelaid Ellis | He joined Piney Grove church about 1908, but later moved his membership to Round Mountain on 12/3/1921. | ||
| Ellis | Samantha Roberts | June 10, 1884 | March 28, 1949 | 64y, 8m, 18d | W. M. Ellis | 11 children, 7 still living: Mrs. Bessie Stamper, Mrs. Fannie Hayes, Mrs. Iler Shumate, Rufus, Claud, Noah, and Mrs. Evan Taylor | She leaves 28 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Rock Springs Church before joining Mountain Valley Church. |
| Felts | Alice | March 17, 1877 | November 15, 1907 | She had been a member of Zion baptist church about 12 years. | |||
| Felts | Celia Johnson | July 8, 1847 | October 11, 1930 | 83y, 3m, 3d | She joined Covenant Baptist Church at the age of 24. She later moved her membership to Round Mountain Church. | ||
| Felts | Elisabeth Norman | November 12, 1815 | October 25, 1896 | 10 children, 9 still living | She joined "the Baptist church at Union" in June 1833. She later moved her membership to Round Mountain Church. | ||
| Felts | James Newton | April 30, 1848 | January 30, 1930 | 81y, 8m, 20d | Celia Anne Johnson | 7 children, 6 still living | He joined Covenant Baptist Church at the age of 30. He later became a constitutional member of Round Mountain Baptist Church. |
| Felts | John Wintford | January 11, 1901 | December 13, 1968 | 67y, 11m, 2d | Bertha Clair Huie on 5/17/1930. She died 6/12/1955. | 9 children, 7 living: 2 sons (deceased), John Clay, Clyde Amon, Robert Lee, Claude Wintfrey, Billy Ray, Mrs. Edna Vestal, and Miss Annie Bell Felts | He was the son of John Colombus Felts and Virginia Wagoner. He leaves 15 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Earl and Vaughn), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Nora Absher and Mrs. Hattie Absher). He joined Cane Creek Baptist Church on 11/25/1933. He was ordained deacon in May 1947. Funeral and burial services were held at Cane Creek Church. |
| Felts | William C. | October 3, 1894 | December 21, 1930 | 36y, 2m, 18d | Floria Absher in 1913 | 10 children, 6 still living | He joined Cane Creek Baptist Church in August 1914. |
| Gambill | Arthur Lee | 1903 | July 3, 1965 | 62 years | Cora Cleary | He leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters: Junior, J. L., Mrs. Guy Church, and Mrs. Claude Smith | He was born in Ashe Co, to John F. Gambill and Idona May. He was ordained into the ministry in 1934, pastoring several church including Mountain Valley and Double Creek. He leaves 3 brothers (G. D., Hubert, Albert), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Leonard Eller, Mrs. Joe Faw, Mrs. Howard Absher, Mrs. Githren Eller, and Mrs. W. E. Prosser). Funeral and burial were held at Piney Grove Baptist Church on 7/5/1965. |
| Gambill | John F. | October 23, 1869 | June 2, 1944 | 74y, 7m, 9d | 1st: Idona May on 1/14/1896 2nd: Geneva Ellis on 8/7/1910 |
1st: 3 children, 2 still living 2nd: 8 children, all living |
He was the son of Shadrick and Emaline Stone Mahaffey Gambill. His second wife died on 4/5/1934. He leaves 13 grandchildren. He leaves 10 children: Dewey, Rev. Arthur, Mrs. Deette Truitt, Mrs. Nora Eller, Mrs. Mae Faw, Mrs. Floss Absher, Mrs. Carrie Eller, Dellie Gambill, Herbert, and Albert. He leaves 4 siblings: Sam, Marius, Oscar, and Mrs. Louisa Myers. |
| Gambill | Mary Jane | June 23, 1883 | February 21, 1916 | 32y, 7m, 29d | M. H. Gambill about 1901 | 7 children, 6 living | Her maiden name was Walker. She joined the church at Dehart, but later moved to Zion church. |
| Gentry | Austin | July 2, 1827 | November 29, 1896 | Mahalia Crouse (dau of John and Nancy Crouse) on 9/17/1847 | Son of Atha and Rachel Gentry 4 children, all living |
He was born on Big Elkin (then Wilkes, now Surry). He joined and was baptized at Cool Spring Bap Ch in November 1848. He later joined White Oak Church and was one of the founders of the Primitive Baptist Association. He was buried at Friendship Church. He leaves his wife, children, 22 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. | |
| Gentry | David C. | not given | (c1966, not given) | 81 years | 1st: Mary Jane Morrison, deceased 2nd: Mollie Johnson |
1st: 5 children, 3 living: Rossie Gentry, Mrs. R. F. Bledsoe, Mrs. H. J. Lanier | He was the son of Matt Gentry and Martha Sparks. He leaves a brother Berry and a sister Mrs. Etta Ingool. He was buried at Oak Level Baptist Church. |
| Gentry | Elsabeth | December 24, 1828 | February 9, 1907 | Irdell Gentry | 7 children, 4 still living | Her maiden name was "Baugus". She joined Rachel church, but later moved her membership to Oak Level church where she remained. | |
| Gentry | Iredell | April 19, 1826 | December 29, 1902 | Elizabeth Bauguess | 7 children, 6 still living. 26 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren |
He first joined Roaring River Church, but moved his membership to Rachel where he was elected deacon. Finally he moved his membership to Oak Level Church. | |
| Gentry | Jane A. Burcham | October 23, 1834 | May 20, 1896 | Stanley Gentry on 5/4/1854 | 3 children | She joined Cool Springs Baptist Church before joining Roaring River Church. She later joined Round Hill Church. | |
| Gentry | Jefferson | April 21, 1820 | October 6, 1903 | Bettie Rankins on 12/14/1842 | one child "who sleeps in some far away and (to us) unknown battle field" | He was a member of Cool Springs church until the formation of the Primitive Association. | |
| Gentry | Mary Jane Morrison | January 24, 1887 | July 31, 1955 | 68y, 6m, 7d | D. C. Gentry about 48 years ago | 7 children, 3 still living: Mrs. Harvey Lanier, Mrs. Richard Bledsau, Rossie Gentry, Mosley (deceased), Clyde (deceased), and 2 infants deceased | She was the daughter of James Morrison. "She was in declining health for about 12 years, and was in a helpless condition for four months." Early in life she joined Macedonia Church, but later joined Oak Level Baptist Church. "She has 3 sisters and 1 brother dead. One sister Mrs. Delia Crump, …" (incomplete information) |
| Gentry | Rosy Eveline | January 22, 1878 | February 15, 1907 | She joined Oak Level church. "She was reared up by her Grand parents, yet she was obedient. She was a faithful attendant at church." | |||
| Gentry | Sarah | September 30, 1833 | October 20, 1925 | 92y, 20d | Daniel Gentry in June 1860 | 2 children, 1 still living, 1 died in infancy | She joined Roaring River church in 1853. She was a constitutional member of Round Hill church. |
| Greene | Mervin Blevins | March 24, 1896 | November 5, 1948 | 52y, 7m, 12d | J. T. Green in November 1921 | 3 children: Clara, J. T. Jr, and Ruth Lee | She was the daughter of F. M. and Emeline Blevins. She joined Basin Creek Church at the age of 15. She later became a member of Round Mountain Church. |
| Grimes | Carrie Bell Harrold | December 11, 1919 | May 23, 1962 | 43y, 5m, 12d | Charlie Grimes on 6/29/1938 | 6 children, 4 still living: Peggy Jo (deceased), Charlie Ray (deceased), Jimmy, Michael, Janice, and Rickie. | She was the daughter of Elder J. C. Harrold and Mary Shumate. She joined Round Mountain Baptist Church by experience and baptism on 8/22/1941, and was dismissed by letter on 1/4/1954. She leaves her children, husband, parents, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. |
| Grimes | Charlie Ray | November 29, 1943 | November 10, 1961 | 17y, 11m, 10d | He was the son of Charlie Harrold and Carrie Bell. He leaves his parents, 2 brothers (Jimmy and Michael), and sister Janice. Funeral and burial were held at Zion Baptist Curch on 11/12/1961. | ||
| Grimes | Mary Louise | December 31, 1891 | May 4, 1963 | 71y, 4m, 3d | 1st: Freelin Roope 2nd: Hansford McGlamery |
1st: son Willie Roope 2nd: 5 children: Mrs. Wayne Roope, Mrs. W. C. Fox, Johnny, Clyde, and Dewey. |
She was the daughter of George B. Grimes. She joined Round Mountain Church on 2/9/1909. Her funeral was held at Liberty Grove Church on 5/6/1963. |