Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery

Goose Creek Township, Union County, North Carolina

Located on Hopewell Church Road off Hwy 601 North

Copied by Naomi Jones and Otha and Frances Small April 27, 1988

Updated by Ann M. Price May 23, 2006

From the cemetery files of Ann Medlin Price

Adcock, Adam[1] s/o J.M. Adcock

(c.1886)-Mar 11,1890

Adcock, H.W. (Old Slate)

Apr 17, 1875-June 9, 1877

Adcock, Ida Elizabeth w/o Simeon Thomas Adcock

Oct 25, 1879-Aug 16, 1947

Adcock, James Vance (Old Slate) 

Aug 25, 1879-Jan 6, 1883

Adcock, John F.

Feb 12, 1892-Jan 12, 1913

Adcock, Lelia Ellen d/o A.L. & M.E. Adcock

Sept 21, 1907-Dec 4, 1907

Adcock, Simeon Thomas

Jan 9, 1872-Feb 8, 1957

Aldridge, John Frank

Aug 7, 1955-Aug 7, 1955

Aldridge, John Vann

Apr 12, 1915-July 7, 1988

Aldridge, Sarah Lucinda Cuthbertson w/o John Vann Aldridge

Apr 12, 1915-Oct 16, 2003

Austin, Bessie D. Clontz w/o Jessie C. Austin

Nov 16, 1880-Dec 13, 1959

Austin, Fannie D. w/o James K.P. Austin

Oct 29, 1849-Feb 17, 1911

Austin, Hugh W.

Feb 4, 1874-Apr 3, 1933

Austin, Infant s/o Doug & Corliss Austin

June 4, 1969-June 4, 1969

Austin, J.K.P (James K.P.)

Jan 9, 1845-Nov 9, 1931

Austin, Jennie Biggers

Feb 12, 1875-Dec 26, 1924

Austin, Jesse C.

Oct 17, 1879-Oct 15, 1926

Austin, Jennings Lemuel

Apr 8, 1918-July 21, 1992

Austin, Lois E. Watkins w/o N.W. Austin

May 22, 1911-Aug 3, 1949

Austin, Martelia H. w/o Hugh W. Austin

Feb 18, 1876-Apr 14, 1943

Austin, Martha E. Nance w/o Van Melton Austin

Dec 10, 1889-Aug 31, 1982

Austin, Mildred Biggers w/o Jennings Lemuel Austin

Apr 3, 1920-No Date

Austin, Robert Lee

Jan 28, 1906-Mar 5, 1989

Austin, Roy s/o H.W. & M.E. Austin

Dec 9, 1903-Jan 21, 1904

Austin Selma

Feb 23, 1896-Nov 8, 1937

Austin, Van Melton

Mar 5, 1883-Sept 20, 1959

Austin, Verla C. w/o Robert Lee Austin

May 15, 1907-Jan 3, 1989

Austin, William Henry

Sept 17, 1870-May 22, 1936

Barnes, Meta Price w/o Harry Barnes

Feb 23, 1914-Sept 18, 2001

Bass, Dorcas E. d/o John C. & Elenor (Secrest) Bass

Dec 30, 1865-Feb 27, 1889

Beaver, Bertha D. d/o C.E. & D.A. Beaver

Mar 2, 1899-Oct 9, 1901

Beaver, Charles E.

1875-1916

Beaver, Charles Edgar PVT US ARMY WW I I

May 27, 1916-Nov 25, 1980

Beaver, Docia A. Pope w/o Charles E. Beaver

1876-1948

Beaver, Edna Rhyne w/o James Eugene Beaver

Aug 10, 1907-Mar 15, 1986

Beaver, Infant s/o C.E. and D.A. Beaver

Jan 12, 1912-Jan 12, 1912

Beaver, James Eugene

Apr 4, 1907-Sept 12, 1986

Belk, Christine Jane

Jan 6, 1916-Apr 9, 1993

Belk, Esther G. (Griffin) w/o Uriah T. Belk

July 12, 1874-Nov 10, 1958

Belk, Infant Twins of U.T. & E. L. (Esther Lucinda Griffin) Belk

No Dates

Belk, James Loyd

July 14, 1898-Apr 10, 1982

Belk, Johnny H.

June 5, 1908-Mar 30, 1985

Belk, Mary Hewitt "Betsy" w/o Paul Webster Belk

Apr 24, 1954-No Date

  Married Apr 8, 1972-Children Paul and Andrew Belk

Belk, Paul Webster

Apr 9, 1953-Nov 19, 1977

Belk, Pauline Barrier w/o Johnny H. Belk Married Mar 19, 1932

Sept 14, 1912-June 25, 1986

  Children: Rebecca, Tilden, Paulette & Webster

Belk, Rebecca d/o Mr & Mrs J.H. (Johnny H.) Belk

July 6, 1934-Aug 3, 1943

Belk, Ruth Haigler w/o Uriah T. Belk Jr.

June 5, 1921-Apr 2, 1993

Belk, Uriah T.  

Mar 17, 1876-Feb 28, 1960

Belk, Uriah T. Jr

June 6, 1911-Apr 19, 1993

Biggers, Alberta

Nov 12, 1897-Jan 19, 1898

Biggers, Alexis D. [2]

June 7, 1894-June 11, 1904

Biggers, Garrison

Sept 9, 1832-June 4, 1900

Biggers, James

Dec 23, 1898-Dec 24, 1898

Biggers, James Hoyle

May 9, 1901-Oct 21, 1978

Biggers, Lessie A. w/o Zimmer Biggers

May 5, 1894-Aug 8, 1921

Biggers, Martha w/o Garrison Biggers

Sept 18, 1832-Aug 2, 1895

Biggers, Mattie E. 1st  w/o Z.W. Biggers 

Apr 30, 1872-Oct 25, 1895

  Children: Ona, Alberta & James

Biggers, Nannie J. 2nd w/o Z.W. Biggers

Oct 4, 1868-Feb 2, 1924

Biggers, Ona

Aug 6, 1891-Oct 4, 1891

Biggers, Watt McKee  "In Memory of our Son"

Apr 23, 1937-May 27, 1990

Biggers, Wattie Lee w/o James Hoyle Biggers

Jan 9, 1907-Apr 17, 2006

Biggers, Z.W.

Aug 28, 1866-Feb 6, 1903

Biggers, Zimmer

Aug 9, 1892-May 11, 1927

Bostian, Maude Lee w/o G.A. Bostian

Nov 25, 1909-Apr 27, 1935

Brafford, Lela May Helms w/o C.R. Brafford

July 4, 1901-Jan 7, 1921

Busby, Carl A. Sr

Sept 14, 1906-May 4, 1998

Busby, Elizabeth Campbell w/o Carl A. Sr Busby

Nov 6, 1909-Sept 19, 2003

Campbell, Beatrice Polk w/o Hurley Wade Campbell

Jan 6, 1916-Dec 3, 2004

Campbell, Bright A. w/o Neal D.

Mar 6, 1905-Sept 17, 1990

Campbell, Cora d/o John M. and Mary H. Campbell

1869-1872

Campbell, Cora M. w/o Wade R. Campbell

Feb 10, 1878-Aug 16, 1961

Campbell, Doris Ann d/o M.J. & Gladys Campbell

Oct 27, 1942-Feb 10, 1944

Campbell, John Marion

May 1830-Nov 1900

Campbell, Hurley Wade

Nov 24, 1919-No Date

Campbell, Laurence R. s/o W.R. & Cora M. Campbell

May 3, 1900-July 6, 1925

Campbell, Leonard W.

Oct 13, 1901-July 3, 1956

Campbell, Mary Huges w/o John Marion Campbell

Oct 1831-June 1897

Campbell, Neal D.

Jan 28, 1906-July 24, 1984

Campbell, Robert Glenn s/o W.R. and Cora M. Campbell

May 26, 1904-Feb 26, 1911

Campbell, Wade R.

Apr 16, 1870-Dec 26, 1954

Chaney, Mary J. w/o N.A. Chaney

Oct 3, 1860-Mar 3, 1899

Clontz, Banks A.

Feb 23, 1891-Mar 31, 1961

Clontz, Banks David s/o Mr & Mrs Hernon Clontz

Dec 25, 1954-Dec 25, 1954

Clontz, Banks Hernon  SGT US ARMY WW I I

June 6, 1926-Nov 11, 2002

Clontz, Barry Lynn

Sept 28, 1956-Dec 15, 1988

Clontz, Baxter "Grady"

Setp 4, 1912-Nov 4, 1997

Clontz, Baxter H.

Aug 4, 1887-July 1, 1950

Clontz, Bessie Jane Wilson w/o John Lester Clontz

Apr 19, 1896-June 27, 1957

Clontz, Cancie E. w/o Milton A. Clontz

1879-1959

Clontz, Carl Wright Sr.

Oct 10, 1918-Sept 17, 1986

Clontz, Ella Crowell w/o Baxter "Grady" Clontz

Jan 7, 1919-No Date

  Married Jan 3, 1937  Children: Dean-Bill-Linda

Clontz, Essie "Sis" Kiker w/o Merl Lee Clontz

July 29, 1924-Nov 3, 1987

Clontz, Foda Garland w/o Clarence Clontz

Sept 15, 1895-June 25, 1916

Clontz, G. Carrie Russell w/o Ralph C. Clontz

Feb 13, 1890-May 3, 1915

Clontz, Harold R.

June 24, 1923-May 3, 1998

Clontz, Hilda Louise

July 11, 1913-June 28, 1987

Clontz, Ila Mae Brafford w/o Harold R. Clontz

Aug 8, 1922-July 24, 2005

Clontz, Infant s/o I.C. & Martha L. Clontz

Aug 13, 1902-Aug 13, 1902

Clontz, Infant s/o I.C. & Martha L. Clontz

Jan 29, 1908-Jan 29, 1908

Clontz, Infant s/o I.C. & Martha L. Clontz

Mar 25, 1909-Mar 25 1909

Clontz, Infant s/o R.C. & C.C. Clontz

Apr 29, 1915-Apr 29, 1915

Clontz, Infant s/o Zeb & Carrie Clontz

Jan 17, 1919-Jan 17, 1919

Clontz, J. Paschal  TEC 5 US ARMY WW I I

July 20, 1914-Aug 8, 1993

Clontz, James Paschal Jr CAPT US MARINE CORP

June 6, 1948-Dec 8, 1977

Clontz, John Lester

July 6, 1894-Feb 10, 1958

Clontz, Leo Helms w/o Oscar J. Clontz

Feb 17, 1890-Aug 2, 1955

Clontz, Louise Wells w/o Carl Wright Clontz Sr.

May 29, 1922-Feb 17, 1988

  Married Nov 29, 1946

Clontz, Lucille  C. w/o J. Paschal Clontz

Dec 15 1920-No Date

Clontz, May Bivens d/o B.H. & O.E. Clontz

Feb 7, 1924-Oct 15, 1928

Clontz, Merl Lee

July 3 1928-No Date

Clontz, Milton A.

1862-1933

Clontz, Nellie Albright w/o Banks Hernon Clontz

Aug 24, 1929-No Date

Clontz, Ocie R.

Jan 8, 1897-Jan 19, 1979

Clontz, Oscar J.

June 8, 1884-Nov 17, 1966

Clontz, Oscar Lynn  CPL US ARMY KOREA

Mar 10, 1932-Feb 3, 1993

Clontz, Ottie Pigg w/o Banks A. Clontz

Mar 11, 1893-Mar 28, 1975

Clontz, Rebecca C. w/o Washington W. Clontz

Sept 11, 1855-May 23, 1901

Clontz, Sarah Mae Benton

Nov 8, 1922-Aug 14, 2007

  W/o Garren Washington Clontz Sr.

Clontz, Washington W.

Sept 5, 1853-Nov 29, 1933

Clontz, William "Bill" Grady

Oct 28, 1940-Oct 23, 1957

Connell, Beadie H. w/o Johnnie G. Connell

June 7, 1874-Oct 9, 1957

Connell, Cagglee  CPL US ARMY WW I I

Feb 18, 1920-July 23, 1993

Connell, Geraldine d/o C.J. and A.L. Connell

Oct 3, 1931-May 11, 1932

Connell, Hoyte Shryil

Oct 11, 1934-June 25, 2005

Connell, James Lewis

May 16, 1876-Mar 1, 1932

Connell, Janie Frances

Apr 3, 1913-Mar 24, 1936

Connell, Johnnie G.

June 12, 1874-Apr 19, 1957

Connell, Julia w/o N.J. Connell

June 15, 1848-Mar 8, 1921

Connell, Lewis Alexander

Aug 2, 1815-Mar 5, 1938

Connell, Loma Price w/o Lloyd Sutton Connell

Mar 22, 1911-Aug 15, 2001

Connell, Lloyd Sutton

May 25, 1910-July 5, 1988

Connell, Mildred L. Clontz w/o Cagglee Connell

Feb 1 1920-Dec 16, 1990

Connell, N.J.

Dec 5, 1849-Apr 23, 1926

Connell, Phyllis Jane Hargett w/o Hoyte Connell

Feb 10, 1935-Oct 4, 2005

Connell, Sally G. Nettie

Oct 17, 1874-Oct 28, 1938

Connell, William Marshall

June 1, 1870-Sept 7, 1944

Connell, Wilmer C. d/o J.G. & B.L. Connell

Feb 4, 1911-Feb 8, 1912

Cooper, Annetta Kell w/o Herbert G. Cooper Wed July 8, 1945

Nov 30, 1921-Aug 8, 1987

Cooper, Herbert G.

Sept 3, 1922-No Date

Crowell, Clegg [3] s/o J.L. & Laura C. Crowell

Aug 20, 1891-Jan 2, 1923

Crowell, David M.

Nov 1, 1854-Nov 26, 1896

Crowell, Elizabeth w/o David M. Crowell

Feb 29, 1856-Aug 24, 1898

Crowell, Ernest s/o E.H. & A.J. Crowell

Sept 6, 1896-Oct 10, 1900

Crowell, Essie d/o D.M. & M.E. Crowell

Feb 17, 1895-Oct 5, 1895

Connell, James Guthrie

Aug 4, 1896-Apr 17, 1970

Crowell Jane [4] (Eliza Jane Price) w/o John Wilson Crowell

June 2, 1829-Aug 16, 1910

Crowell, John L.

1862-1956

Crowell, Laura Agnes

Apr 28, 1907-Jan 15, 1994

Crowell, Laura C. w/o John L. Crowell

1865-1928

Crowell, Lelia Pope w/o William Van Crowell  Wed Aug 21, 1915

Sept 5, 1892-Feb 16, 1975

Crowell, Varnie Pope w/o James Guthrie Connell

Oct 27, 1905-Dec 31, 1991

Crowell, Wilmer d/o E.H. & A.J. Crowell

Dec 20, 1883-Oct 3, 1900

Crowell, William Vann

Nov 11, 1888-Feb 15, 1978

Cruse, Sidney Monroe  NC PVT US ARMY WW I

Dec 14, 1894-Apr 20, 1965

Cuthbertson, George V.

Apr 21, 1934-Mar 14, 1993

Cuthbertson, Rebecca C. w/o George V. Cuthbertson

Apr 18, 1932-Aug 31 2007

 (Mrs Cuthbertson's obit gives her DOB as 1931)

Deck, Frederick Ira

July 21, 1923-Mar 8, 1994

Deck, Jane Crowell w/o Frederick Ira Deck

Oct 30, 1939-No Date

Deese, Elmer George

Mar 18, 1905-July 10, 1966

Deese, Grover Haskel

Jan 22, 1933-May 5, 2006

Deese, Julian B.

July 8, 1911-Mar 21, 1953

Deese Lelon Helms w/o Elmer George Deese

Dec 19, 1908-Feb 13, 1984

Deese, Rachel Helms w/o Julian B. Deese

Sept 28, 1911-Oct 27, 1982

Deese, Robert Starnes w/o Willie Dwight Deese 

Jan 23, 1934-Jan 28, 1996

  Married Oct 19, 1951

Deese, Willie Bright

May 8, 1931-No Date

Duncan, Cora H. w/o W. Thomas Duncan

1886-1969

Duncan, Laura C.   {On stone with Martha J. Duncan}

Sept 8, 1919-No Date

Duncan, Martha J. {Jane}

Aug 25, 1929-June 23, 2004

Duncan, W. Thomas

1889-1953

Efird, Jimmy Edward

May 26, 1942-Aug 31, 2004

Efird, Judy Connell w/o Jimmy Edward Efird

Aug 25, 1941-No Date

Faulk, Blanch M. Bailey w/o William Clarence Faulk

Nov 1, 1906-Dec 31, 1995

Faulk, Charles Marion

July 17, 1871-Feb 24, 1948

Faulk, Elizabeth Jane w/o Hosea Faulk

Dec 15, 1845-June 11, 1887

Faulk, Frank

May 4, 1936-Sept 15, 1983

Faulk, Hannah Lela

1893-1918

Faulk, Henderson G. CO F 48TH NC INF C.S.A.

No Dates

Faulk, Henry E.

1910-1941

Faulk, Hosea  (Age 72 years 4 months 28 days

Jan 1, 1845-May 29, 1917

  PVT CO A 27TH REGT C.S.A.

Faulk, Ida w/o S.F. Faulk

Apr 18, 1879-Dec 11, 1903

Faulk, Infant d/o S.D. & M.J. Faulk

Feb 11, 1921-Feb 11, 1921

Faulk, Infant d/o Oscar & Opal Faulk

Jan 19, 1946-Jan 19, 1946

Faulk, Leander H.

1898-1956

Faulk, Margaret C. w/o Simeon J. Faulk

Oct 16, 1883-Sept 4, 1966

Faulk, Mary E. d/o S.D. & Mary Faulk

Jan 18, 1920-Feb 17, 1920

Faulk, Mary G. w/o Leander Faulk

1907-No Date

Faulk, Mary J. d/o Hosea & E.J. Faulk

July 20, 1876-July 12, 1881

Faulk, Nancy Jane Kiker w/o Charles Marin Faulk

Sept 30, 1870-Sept 2, 1952

Faulk, Oscar W.

Jan 1, 1913-July 28, 1990

Faulk, Opal H. (Helms) w/o Oscar W. Faulk

Jan 29, 1914-No Date

Faulk, Perilla J. Adcock w/o Richard Franklin Faulk

Mar 8, 1872-Feb 23, 1929

  Married Dec 18, 1889  Children: Annie, Lela, Frank. Ruth, Ella, Grady, Curtis, Henry, Oscar & Roscoe

Faulk, Rhonda Ervin NC S/SGT US AIR FORCE KOREA

July 11, 1931-Oct 13, 1971

Faulk, Richard Franklin

June 22, 1869-Nov 16, 1941

Faulk, S.F. (Franklin)

Apr 9, 1857-June 5, 1921

Faulk, Simeon J.

Mar 28, 1865-June 5, 1939

Faulk, William Clarence

Sept 25, 1902-Jan 6, 1987

Flanigan, Rebecca M. w/o A.W. Flanigan

Mar 17, 1830-Feb 15, 1895

Flanigan, W.B.

May 22, 1868-Sept 20, 1916

Gann, Willowdene Brooks w/o L.J. Gann

May 20, 1924-May 28, 2007

Gardner, Paul

Mar 3, 1915-Nov 29, 1936

Goodman, Billy Joe

1931- Apr 6, 2005

Goodman, Clarence A.

Aug 20, 1901-Dec 12, 1956

Goodman, Girlie Mann

Jan 26, 1914-Mar 4, 1914

Goodman, Infant d/o Clarance A. & Nadie Mae Goodman

Aug 28, 1922-Feb 28, 1923

Goodman, Infant s/o Clarence A. & Nadie Mae Goodman

Aug 1924-Jan 1, 1925

Goodman, Infant s/o Clarence A. & Nadie Mae Goodman

Nov 2, 1926-Feb 1, 1927

Goodman, Nadie Mae w/o Clarence A. Goodman

July 14, 1906-May 15, 1989

Goodman, Susan Love w/o William Henry Goodman

June 8, 1879-June 30, 1954

Goodman, William Henry

Aug 18, 1880-Sept 12, 1971

Griffin, Audna Hinson w/o John Doyle Jr Griffin

Jan 29, 1924-July 10, 1986

Griffin, Carrie C. w/o J. Doyle Griffin

Dec 8, 1896-Apr 11, 1974

Griffin, Edmund C.

1869-1934

Griffin, Infant

1896-1896

Griffin, Hattie I.

1872-1936

Griffin, Henrietta Hunt w/o Nay James Griffin

Oct 4, 1926-No Date

  Married Oct 28, 1961

Griffin, J. Doyle

Sept 20, 1898-June 16, 1963

Griffin, J. Lewis

Feb 18, 1835-May 2, 1901

Griffin, James D. s/o J. Lewis Griffin

July 28, 1867-Nov 12, 1888

Griffin, Jesse W.

1889-1942

Griffin, John Doyle Jr.

Dec 17, 1922-Jan 24, 1973

Griffin, Margaret w/o J.A. Griffin

Oct 26, 1853-May 15, 1920

Griffin, Marshall S.

Aug 17, 1872-Dec 15, 1906

Griffin, Martha A. Cuthbertson w/o J. Lewis Griffin

Mar 29, 1846-Jan 19, 1882

Griffin, Ney James

June 3, 1931-Aug 28, 2000

Griffin, R.L.

Feb 26, 1876-Dec 11, 1899

Griffin, Sarah A. w/o Marshall S. Griffin

Jan 17, 1870-Aug 2, 1893

Haigler, Earl J.

Aug 22, 1922-Jan 23, 2004

Haigler Guthrie B.

Dec 17, 1883-Mar 27, 1969

Haigler, Harry  AVIATION CADET

1924-1943

Haigler, John Neil Jr.

Apr 28, 1937-Oct 20, 1967

Haigler, Kathleen Thomas w/o Earl Haigler

July 14, 1914-Jan 1, 2004

Haigler, Leonard

Feb 19, 1919-Apr 25, 1973

Haigler, Nancy Lathan w/o Guthrie B. Haigler  Wed Dec 6, 1916

July 18, 1888-Mar 22, 1978

Haigler, Sunel Polk  w/o John Neil Haigler Jr.

Jan 26, 1937-No Date

Hartis, Denise P.

June 1, 1957-Dec 10, 1988

Hartsell, A.L.

Oct 9, 1861-Feb 12, 1949

Hartsell, Clemmie C. d/o Mr & Mrs A.L. Hartsell

Apr 11, 1891-Apr 8, 1918

Hartsell, James Thomas

June 7, 1881-Apr 9, 1942

Hartsell, Jane Alice

Nov 26, 1887-Nov 29, 1960

Hartsell, Mary Dorton w/o James Thomas Hartsell

Nov 2, 1888-July 17, 1978

Hartsell, Sophronia Mills

Jan 29, 1867-Jan 20, 1943

Hartsell, Tommy s/o Mr & Mrs J. Lee Hartsell

Feb 18, 1849-Nov 5, 1949

Hash, Alma Lucille  w/o Joseph Ahart Hash Wed June 21, 1940

Nov 6, 1921-No Date

  Children: Cindy, Jeff, Bethany, Larry, David, Mike and Robert

Hash, Jeffrey A.

May 31 1956-No Date

Hash, Joseph Ahart

May 2, 1921-July 18, 1978

Hash, Nancy D.  w/o Jeffery A. Hash

July 11, 1957-Dec 18, 2002

Hasty, Audra P.

Oct 11, 1924-Oct 25, 1992

Hasty, Betty Jean H. (She and Christina died in a car wreck)

May 28, 1947-Feb 4, 1973

Hasty, Christina Lynette

Oct 1, 1971-Feb 4, 1973

Hasty, J.M

Aug 31, 1924-No Date

Heafner, Charles E.

July 29, 1928-No Date

Heafner Frances A. w/o Charles E. Heafener

Sept 21, 1929-Mar 18, 1996

  Married Sept 24, 1950

  Children: Michael-Dennis-Ronald-Bonnie-Susan

Helms, Bertha M.

Jan 6, 1901-Mar 1, 1974

Helms, Bessie D. w/o Charles H. Helms  Md. Sept 3, 1930

Dec 6 1912-Oct 19, 1991

Helms, Charles H.

Nov 20, 1908-Nov 13, 1983

Helms, Claude Cecil s/o D.F. & Lizzie Helms

July 2, 1897-Apr 29, 1898

Helms, Corinna E. w/o T.L. Helms

Sept 2, 1878-June 11, 1909

Helms, David Franklin Rev.

Aug 7, 1872-Oct 12, 1947

Helms, Dewey Hosea

July 8, 1906-Dec 29, 1978

   S/o Grover Cleveland & Martha Eudy Helms

Helms, Dorothy Love d/o F.D. & U.O. Helms

Apr 23, 1919-Apr 25, 1921

Helms, Edna F. w/o Norman Helms

Feb 9, 1921-No Date

Helms, Ella B. w/o M.C. Helms

Nov 30, 1884-Nov 12, 1940

Helms, Ernest F. s/o W.F. & Bertha Helms

Dec 23, 1919-Dec 28, 1922

Helms, F.D.

Mar 17, 1882-June 10, 1941

Helms, Grover Cleveland

June 1, 1884-Oct 17, 1961

Helms, Infant of Sallie R. Helms

Aug 16, 1921-Aug 29, 1921

Helms, Infant d/o G.C. & M.E. Helms

Age 10 Days..

Helms Jennie Ella w/o J.G. Helms

Aug 15, 1881-Mar 21, 1919

Helms, Jessie Eska d/o J.G. & J.E. Helms

Oct 24, 1917-Dec 10, 1918

Helms, Leander  Aged: 81 years 5 months 7 days

Sept 17, 1850-Feb 24, 1932

Helms, Lester

Aug 20, 1897-Apr 8, 1956

Helms, Lillie A. w/o Noah A. Helms

Mar 1, 1881-Aug 24, 1965

Helms, Lovelle Bartlett

Sept 19, 1925-Dec 25, 1948

Helms, Martha Eudy w/o Grover Cleveland Helms

Nov 25, 1884-Feb 28, 1977

Helms, Mattie C. w/o Leander Helms  Age 76yr 7mo 20 days

Aug 30, 1852-Mar 20, 1929

Helms, M.C.

Apr 20, 1884-July 21, 1969

Helms, Nancy Elizabeth Griffin w/o Rev David Franklin Helms

July 18, 1871-Dec 11, 1955

Helms, Noah A.

June 24, 1878-Nov 11, 1956

Helms, Nonie Ethel w/o Lester Helms

Mar 21, 1907-Jan 23, 1929

Helms, Norman

July 19, 1920-July 2, 2005

Helms, Robert M.

Apr 38, 1931-Aug 6, 1994

Helms, Sallie R.

May 3, 1880-Jan 28, 1927

Helms, T. Louise d/o D.F. and Lizzie Helms

Nov 10, 1909-June 29, 1991

Helms, Thetus E.

Jan 3, 1858-Jan 21, 1933

Helms , Tompie R.

Apr 26, 1891-Nov 22, 1964

Helms, Ufons Olevia

July 24, 1880-May 18, 1977

Henderson, Adam Burnette Sr S2 US NAVY WW I I

June 30, 1925-June 3, 2004

Henderson, Alice Thomas w/o Adam Burnette Henderson

July 15, 1926-No date

  Married Oct 21, 1944

Hicks, Clyde Thomas  PFC US ARMY WW I I

Nov 13, 1927-Nov 15, 2001

Hinson, Doris Helms w/o Guy Nelson Hinson

Feb 17, 1927-No Date

Hinson, Floyd Worth US ARMY WW I I

July 4, 1920-May 28, 1989

Hinson, Guy Nelson  TEC 5 US ARMY WW I I

July 6, 1926-Apr 14, 2005

Hinson, Willie Lea w/o Floyd Worth Hinson

Oct 2, 1919-No Date

Huffman, Fannie Faulk

Apr 22, 1910-Aug 29, 1968

Huneycutt, Vera Clontz w/o Wade Lee Honeycutt

Aug 20, 1921-Jan 8, 2001

  Married Dec 21, 1940

Huneycutt, Wade Lee  S SGT US ARMY WW I I

Jan 18, 1922-Dec 29, 2005

Kiker, John L.

Jan 13, 1877-Nov 13, 1962

Kiker, Lula M. w/o John L. Kiker

Oct 6, 1876-June 8, 1935

Lemmond, Rev. E.A.

Sept 3, 1825-Feb 17, 1870

Lewis, James

May 16, 1876-Mar 1, 1932

Long, Annie d/o W.G. & M.E. Long

Feb 19, 1888-Oct 21, 1980

Long, Auta Smith w/o Samuel Long Sr.

1909-1994

Long, Bobby s/o W.G. & M.E. Long

Died Nov 25, 1864-Age 10 years

Long, C.W.

Dec 11, 1820-Jan 22, 1912

Long, E.I. (Isabella Benton) [5]  W/o J.A. Long

Apr 24, 1862-July 29, 1903

Long, E. Martha Clonts

Feb 25, 1824-Nov 23, 1900

Long, Edward  BORN IN UNION COUNTY

Apr 17, 1878-Nov 12, 1962

Long, Edward Coble

Oct 7, 1946-Feb 12, 1953

Long, Ella J. d/o J.A. & E.I. Long

Jan 12, 1888-Mar 22, 1890

Long, Hugh

1870-1941

Long, J.(John) A. [6]

Aug 1, 1858-Sept 11, 1903

Long, James Edward s/o W.G. & M.E. Long

1922-1973

Long, Marcus s/ W.G. & M.E. Long

Apr 22, 1868-Apr 14, 1943

Long, Nannie Guy w/o Edward Long BORN IN STANTON VA

Nov 14, 1876-Mar 4, 1960

Long, Sadie w/o Hugh Long

1885-1972

Long, Samuel Sr. s/o W.G. & M.E. Long

1885-1976

Long, Sarah Ellen w/o William Green Long

Oct 27 1849-Dec 24, 1946

Long, William Green  CPL CO B 15TH REGT C.S.A.

May 3, 1842-Nov 29, 1928

Love, Baby

Mar 7, 1943-Mar 8 1943

Love, Betty Ruth w/o Norris Warren Love

Feb 1, 1930-No Date

Love, Brady (Twin) s/o J.A. & L.C. Love

Aug 1, 1903-Jan 4, 1904

Love, Cathleen S. w/o Luther L. Love

Sept 4, 1925-No Date

Love, Charles M.

aug 20, 1957-Feb 16, 2002

Love, Cristine Malona d/o N.W. &  M.E. Love

Dec 20, 1926-Mar 17, 1927

Love, Douglas Leon

June 24, 1959-Nov 7, 1959

Love, Elsie w/o Homer E. Love

Sept 2, 1900-Sept 30, 1977

Love, Grady (Twin to Brady) s/o J.A. & L.C. Love

Aug 1, 1903-Oct 29, 1905

Love, Homer E.

Aug 13, 1907-June 10, 1982

Love, Infant

Mar 7, 1943-Mar 8, 1943

Love, J. Bert

July 25, 1900-Sept 25, 1945

Love, J.C. "Lum"

1892-1973

Love, Jonah s/o J.A. & L.C. Love

July 18, 1901-Dec 29, 1901

Love, Luther L.

Feb 26, 1912-May 16, 1988

Love, M.M.

Oct 18, 1910-Jan 17, 1915

Love, Margaret E. Kiker w/o William A. Love

June 13, 1878-Mar 25, 1951

Love, Mary Baucom w/o Norris W. Love

May 6, 1901-Mar 8, 1968

Love, Melvie P. w/o J.C. "Lum" Love

1895-1980

Love, Norris W.

Apr 26, 1898-June 24, 1963

Love, Norris Warren  CPL US ARMY KOREA

Aug 3, 1929-Sept 26, 1996

Love, Ocie H.  w/o William A. Love

Dec 3, 1906-Mar 19, 1972

Love, W.C.

Mar 17, 1944-Dec 20, 1945

Love, William A.

Ja 1, 1882-Dec 11, 1951

Love, William A. (His wife Ocie H. Love )

Apr 10, 1904-Jan 14, 1968

Medlin, Ashley C. (Columbus)

Nov 15, 1857-Mar 15, 1927

  S/o William Monroe & Eliza A. Little Medlin

Mills, A. Reden

Dec 23, 1860-Mar 8, 1929

Mills, Bessie Love w/o J. Bert Love {on stone with him} and

July 3, 1905-July 26, 1999

  E.W. Mills

Mills, David C.

Aug 1 1877-Feb 9, 1943

Mills, Dora S. w/o John R. Mills

Aug 22, 1895-Mar 24, 1950

Mills, Edward Bruce

May 15, 1898-Jan 8, 1982

Mills, Elizabeth A. (Betty) Adcox w/o A. Reden Mills

Aug 21, 1866-Aug 29, 1937

Mills, Elizabeth Liles 1st w/o Simeon Mills

1834-1884

Mills, Essie Mae d/o S.W. & E. F. Mills

Aug 1, 1896-Jan 3, 1902

Mills, Earl Lee

May 18, 1920-May 17, 1960

Mills, Infant d/o John R. & Dora A. Mills

Feb 16, 1924-Mar 23, 1924

Mills, Infant d/o John R. & Dora A. Mills

Mar 17, 1928-Mar 30, 1928

Mills, John R.

Apr 28, 1894-Dec 11, 1929

Mills, Mary Jane F. w/o David C. Mills

Sept 18, 1878-Aug 8, 1920

Mills, Minnie Jane York w/o Edward Bruce Mills

Jan 20, 1897-July 1, 1976

Mills, Rutha A. d/o S.W. & F.F. Mills

Apr 27, 1910-July 9, 1902

Mills, Simeon  [7] PVT CO A 27TH NC INF  C.S.A

No Dates (b.c.1823-d.July 10, 1903)

Mills, S.W.

June 26, 1874-Nov 23, 1903

Mills, Vanara d/o Mr & Mrs J.A. Mills

Apr 25, 1919-Mar 9 1919

Morency, James William  A M N US AIR FORCE

Oct 4, 1960-July 4, 1979

Mullis, Dorothy V. w/o Ernest B. Mullis

Spet 9, 1925-Mar 31, 1990

  Children: J.B.-Terry-Haskell-Ira-Rebecca

Mullis, Ernest B.

Oct 7, 1916-Feb 4, 1992

Mullis, Infant s/o Brady & Connie Mullis

June 13 1970-June 13, 1970

Mullis, Lindsay Kirby  CPL US ARMY WW I I

Nov 28, 1921-July 15, 1995

Mullis, Maggie Lela w/o Sherwood Lindsey Mullis

July 15, 1895-Mar 20, 1996

  Children: Bruce, Brite, Kirby, Mary Lou, Reece & Brady

Mullis, Sherwood Lindsey

Nov 28 1894-Oct 14, 1973

Mullis Tory Rae d/o Michael & Vickie Mullis

Feb 8, 1970-July 17, 1970

Mullis, William Haskell Jr. Children: Dusty and Hailey

Oct 12, 1967-Apr 6, 2004

Philbeck, Lucinda w/o Robert Philbeck

Sept 25, 1855-Nov 19, 1924

Philbeck, Mallie d/o R.D. &  L.A. Philbeck

Apr 13, 1890-Feb 15, 1914

Philbeck, Myrtle H. w/o Thomas F. Philbeck

Feb 5, 1904-June 13, 1992

Philbeck, R.D.

Oct 4, 1851-Mar 4, 1919

Philbeck, Thomas F.

Jan 24, 1896-Feb 9, 1980

Philemon, Debbie H.

June 20, 1952-Nov 30, 1993

Phillips, Ina Paul w/o John A. Phillips

Nov 1, 1935-July 25, 2001

Phillips, John A.

June 24, 1931-No Date

Pigg, Andrew Jackson

Dec 11, 1837-May 29, 1921

Pigg, Easter Ann

Aug 23, 1837-May 29, 1921

Polk, Florence Price w/o Hal H. {Hulton} Polk

Sept 7, 1909-No Date

Polk, Hal H. {Hulton}

Feb 8 1907-Mar 31, 1988

Pope, Alice G. w/o Henry Ellis Pope

May 9, 1877-Sept 29, 1958

Pope, Dorothy A. w/o James H.

June 1, 1907-June 15, 1994

Pope, Ella T. w/o H.E. Pope Age 25 years 7 mo 24 days

Apr 18, 1873-Dec 12, 1898

Pope, Hattie L. Russell w/o Ulysses Grant Pope

June 26, 1881-Aug 8, 1959

Pope, Henry Ellis

Mar 16, 1866-Feb 27, 1941

Pope, Infant of H.E. & Ella Pope

No Dates

Pope, James H.

Mar 1, 1904-Apr 9, 1971

Pope, Joseph Edmund

Oct 31, 1896-July 15, 1977

Pope, Lou

June 19, 1879-Oct 29, 1933

Pope, Margaret Compton w/o Wiley Austin Pope

May 15, 1924-No Date

Pope, Redrick (Or Reddick)  PVT CO I 53RD REGT C.S.A.

Sept 18 1842-Aug 8, 1921

Pope, Sarah Ann (Collins)  w/o Redrick (Reddick) Pope

Mar 4, 1841-Feb 27, 1929

Pope, Ulysses Grant

May 9, 1868-Apr 7, 1943

Pope, Wiley Austin NC S 1 US NAVY WW I I

Sept 28, 1911-July 6, 1972

Presson, Avis I. "Lucy" w/o Wade Holmes Presson

Oct 24, 1931-No Date

Presson, Claude L.

Oct 10, 1903-May 23, 1978

Presson, Infant s/o Claude & Mattie Presson

Sept 27, 1935-Sept 27, 1935

Presson, Mattie S. w/o Claude Lee Presson

Dec 4, 1904-Nov 18, 1982

Presson, Wade Holmes  S/SGT US AIR FORCE   KOREA

Mar 3, 1930-Sept 27, 1986

Price, Aubert Lyles

June 15, 1909-Oct 27, 1909

Price, A.W.H. (Andrew Wade Hampton) 

Nov 1, 1841-July 11, 1915

  PVT CO D 37TH NC REGT C.S.A.

Price, Barbara Polk w/o Jimmy Brooks Price

Nov 1, 1932-No Date

Price, Bedie M. w/o A.W.H. Price

Feb 6, 1842-Oct 31, 1912

Price, Billie Polk w/o Lane Biggers Price

Oct 1, 1929-May 30, 2002

  Children: Venia, Melba & Linnet

Price, Carl Bascom

July 19, 1896-Mar 4, 1988

Price, Claude F. s/o J.R. & S.V. Price

Sept 30, 1900-Dec 23 1900

Price, Emeline Brooks w/o James Flynn Price

Sept 22, 1906-Apr 30, 1984

Price, James Flynn

Jan 6, 1901-Apr 21, 1983

Price, Jimmy Brooks  PFC US ARMY

Feb 4, 1933-Feb 11, 1987

Price, Lane Biggers TEC 5 US ARMY WW I I

June 9, 1926-Apr 5, 1980

Price, Leticia C. d/o W.H. & B.M. Price

Sept 20, 1866-Mar 4, 1882

Price, Lou V. Helms w/o Thomas Lee Price

Mar 19, 1877-Jan 7, 1959

Price, Malcolm Lee

Aug 29, 1917-Feb 4, 2002

Price, Ona Biggers w/o Carl Bascom Price

Aug 24, 1899-Oct 8, 1974

Price, Thomas Lee

Jan 12, 1873-Sept 4, 1942

Price, Virginia "Jenny" Gail d/ Reuben H. & Lorna L. Price

Nov 7, 1978-Nov 26, 1981

Ray, Frances Cuthbertson w/o Oscar Robert Ray

Aug 1, 1911-June 29, 1984

Ray, Oscar Robert

Nov 19, 1909-May 15, 1980

Riffle, Jarrett Scott s/o W.J. & Hannah Riffle

Mar 8, 1972-July 3, 1972

Riffle, Michael Ray

Sept 8, 1952-Jan 26, 2006

Robinson, Burrell L.

Mar 24, 1862-May 1, 1907

Robinson, Hilton

Dec 30, 1825-Apr 18, 1893

Robinson, Ola E. w/o L.P. Robinson

Feb 8, 1899-May 22, 1920

Robinson, Ruth

Dec 17, 1822-Apr 4, 1915

Russell, Bryant Austin

Sept 23, 1919-July 22, 2006

Russell, Earl Lee s/o I.L. & E.E. Russell

Dec 16, 1911-Dec 9, 1918

Russell, Elizabeth Ellen Austin w/o Isaac Russell

Sept 28, 1886-Sept 4, 1936

Russell, Isaac Lee

Feb 26, 1885-Dec 23, 1937

Russell, John A.

Sept 11, 1857-Mar 14, 1925

Russell, Kate Austin w/o Luke Alexander Russell

Sept 9, 1892-Jan 2, 1977

Russelll, Luke Alexander

May 13, 1888-Oct 8, 1962

Russell, Mollie T. w/o John A. Russell

Dec 20, 1857-Nov 2, 1942

Russell, Shirley Mills w/o Bryant Austin Russell

Apr 9, 1922-June 23, 1990

Sasser, Belzora H. w/o Herman W. Sasser  Md. June 19, 1943

Aug 20, 1918-No Date

Sasser, Bertie L. w/o C.J. Sasser

Jan 9, 1895-Dec 11, 1990

Sasser, C.J.

Jan 7, 1890-Sept 29, 1969

Sasser, Herman W.  S SGT US ARMY WW I I

Dec 22, 1914-May 1, 1990

Shoemaker, Margie Mills w/o Phillip Roe Shoemaker

Mar 1, 1925-May 25, 2007

Shoemaker, Phillip Roe  PFC US ARMY WW I I

Aug 7, 1921-Nov 4, 1978

Sikes, Claude s/o J.C. & M.J. Sikes  (Killed by lightening)

Nov 14, 1877-June 19, 1897

Sikes, Claudie Belle d/o Van & M.A. Sikes

Feb 27, 1898-June 20, 1898

Sikes, Thomas F.  Age 60 years 4 months 11 days

Mar 31, 1839-Aug 12, 1899

Simpson, David A.

Nov 11, 1877-Apr 8, 1959

Simpson, Infant s/o G.C. & Ethel Simpson

Oct 16, 1918-Oct 25, 1918

Simpson, Jennie H. w/o David A. Simpson

Aug 27, 1876-Apr 22, 1960

Simpson, Lena

Sept 4, 1913-May 29, 1915

Suddeth, Belle Mills

Oct 2, 1890-Apr 18, 1967

Tarlton, James Edward s/o Mr & Mrs J.G. Tarlton

Dec 21, 1824-Jan 5, 1925

Tatem, Jonathan Todd

Nov 28, 1984-Jan 31, 2007

Tharp, Conner Paul  COLBYS TWIN BROTHER-OUR SON

Sept 19, 2001-Sept 26, 2001

Thomas, Nell R. (Richardson) w/o Robert E. Thomas

1925-1971

Thomas, Robert E.

1924-No Date

Tucker, Beedie R. w/o Robert B. Tucker

Jan 14, 1867-Aug 9, 1940

Tucker, Brandon Logan

Aug 4, 1980-July 14, 2000

Tucker, Hiram Luther s/o R.B. Tucker

Apr 30, 1898-Feb 20, 1957

Tucker, John Henry

Aug 13, 1909-Oct 5, 1914

Tucker, Robert B.

July 12, 1871-Jan 17, 1946

Warwick, Deena Leigh d/o David L. & Joyce D. Warwick

Jan 17, 1958-Jan 17, 1958

Watkins, Austin L.  KILLED IN RAILWAY ACCIDENT

Feb 10, 1922-Dec 24, 1935

Watkins, Bertha E. Austin w/o John William Watkins

Jan 10, 1891-Dec 25, 1935

  KILLED IN RAILWAY ACCIDENT

Watkins, Dora Belle Pounds w/o Joseph Watkins

May 10, 1866-July 28, 1953

Watkins, George R.

1896-1945

Watkins, Herman  PVT US ARMY WW I I

Jan 23, 1927-Nov 24, 1995

Watkins, John William

Jan 28, 1887-Nov 19, 1929

Watkins, Joseph

Feb 24, 1864-Mar 12, 1929

Watkins, Kelly Ann Porter w/o Herman Watkins

Oct 2, 1931-No Date

Watkins, Letha C. w/o George R. Watkins

1901-1990

Watkins, Mattie d/o Joseph & Belle Watkins

Oct 10, 1906-July 26, 1909

Watkins, Moneta  KILLED IN RAILWAY ACCIDENT

Mar 11, 1925-Dec 24, 1935

Watkins, Walter Banks  NC PVT 119 INF 30TH DIV

Dec 29, 1893-Nov 22, 1922

Watson, Bessie C. (Connell)

Sept 8, 1895-Mar 29, 1983

Watson, Grover F.

Dec 21, 1888-Nov 30, 1958

Watson, Jo Sykes w/o Norman R. Watson

Feb 2, 1923-No Date

  Married Dec 24 1941

Watson, Norman R.  SGT US ARMY AIR CORP WW I I

Mar 13, 1921-June 2, 1987

Whitley, Minnie T.

Jan 22, 1900-Nov 27, 1961

Wiley, Annie Christine d/o T.M. & Florence Wiley

Oct 5, 1914-Jan 23, 1915

Wiley, Carrie Elizabeth

Apr 15, 1876-Mar 1, 1912

  Buried at the foot of the graves of Rev. Eli and Mary C. Wiley

  with no last name on her stone (Could be Connell)

Wiley, Florence Long w/o T. Marvin Wiley

May 2, 1880-Mar 18, 1982

Wiley, Marvin Edgar s/o T.M. & Florence Wiley

June 20, 1913-Nov 14, 1915

Wiley, Mary C. w/ Rev Eli Alpheus Wiley

Mar 9, 1855-Sept 10, 1913

Wiley, Rev Eli Alpheus

Dec 27, 1848-Jan 31, 1915

Wiley, T. Marvin

May 21, 1875-June 22, 1942

Wiley, William H. s/o Rev E.A.  & M.C. Wiley

May 12, 1896-Apr 14, 1915

Williams, Christopher Scott s/o Richard E. & Judy S. Williams

Nov 5, 1973-Nov 6, 1973

Williams, J.K.

Aug 10, 1856-Nov 20, 1934

Williams, Jesse A. s/o J.K. & M.J. Williams

Sept 21, 1881-Nov 5, 1881

Williams, Jesse W. s/o J.K. & M.J. Williams

July 18, 1889-Mar 19, 1905

Williams, Lawrence J. NC PFC CAM MED DET WW I

Sept 1, 1895-Dec 2, 1963

Williams, Martha J. d/o J.K. & M.J. Williams

Sept 8, 1885-July 22, 1907

Williams, Martha J. York 1st w/o J.K. Williams

Dec 21, 1861-Oct 10, 1881

Williams, Mary J. 2nd w/o J.K. Williams

Jan 8, 1860-July 4, 1930

Williams, Ocie E. Goodman w/ Lawrence Williams

Dec 17, 1910-Feb 25, 1924

Williams, Troy Webster

Aug 30, 1922-Sept 26, 2006

Yandle, Ezzy  {Broken Stone}

Oct 13, 1901-Feb 18, 1906

Yandle, Lois *  {Date in error in cemetery book}

Mar 23, 1904-Apr 9, 1904

Zaky, Arif Ramadan

Sept 15, 1930-No Date

Zaky, Martha Deese w/o Arif Ramadan Zaky

July 23, 1931-Apr 22, 1989

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[1] -March 11, 1890 , CHARLOTTE NEWS ( Charlotte , Mecklenburg County , NC )
-Adam ADCOCK, the four year-old child of Mr. J. M. ADCOCK, died at Mr. ADCOCK’s residence, 618 South Church street , at 5 o’clock this morning.  The body will be buried tomorrow, at Hopewell churchyard, Union county
.

[2] -Tuesday, June 14, 1904, THE MONROE JOURNAL (Union County, N.C.)

-Lex BIGGERS, the little son of Mr. E. R. BIGGERS of Unionville, died Saturday morning at five o’clock.  He had been sick since before Christmas and suffered a great deal.  The little fellow was about 12 years old.  The body was buried at Hopewell Sunday.

 

[3] -Monroe Journal, Friday, February 2, 1923

 

-Resolutions of Respect – On the 2nd day of January, 1823, God in hid Allwise Providence saw fit to call from our midst Brother Clegg Crowell who was a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist church and one of the most loyal supporters of the Berean class of our Sunday school. Clegg was stricken with a lingering disease more than three years ago but he bore his affliction with Christian fortitude….

[4] -OBITUARY OF ELIZA JANE PRICE CROWELL

For The Enquirer.  On August 16, 1910, God in His infinite wisdom and goodness saw fit to send the dread messenger of death into the home of Mr. J. L. Crowell and claim as His own, his mother, Mrs. Jane Crowell, who had reached four score and one years.  Aunt Jane, as she was usually called, was the widow of John W. Crowell, who gave his life in the service of his country during the bloody conflict of ‘64-5.  Left broken-hearted as she was during those dark days of strife and bloodshed, with seven small children dependent upon her for support, she did not succumb under those dark hours of adversity but succeeded not only in providing a living for her children, but implanted firmly in their tender minds all those principles for which they are so much admired.  She had been a true member of Hopewell Baptist church ever since its organization and developed into a strong Christian character.  The death of this good woman has thrown a deep gloom over the entire community in which she lived.  The life that she lived was a credit not only to herself but a great benediction to all who knew her, and especially devoted to the care of the sick, and her good qualities shown forth as she administered to the wants of suffering and sorrowing humanity.  There is a vacancy in the home, in the church and in the community in which she lived that can never be filled, but her influence still lives.

            The members of the family who bow in sorrow are two sons, Messrs. E. H. and J. L. Crowell, and four daughters, Mesdames Mary Sutton. Margarette Griffin, Martha Connell and Malissa Bradford; fifty-five grandchildren and fifty great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. M. D. L. Preslar, in the presence of a host of friends her body was laid to rest at its last resting place in Hopewell cemetery.

            While our hearts bleed with sorrow, we rejoice in the hope that her parting from this life means a birth into life eternal where nothing shall mar its beauty but where happiness shall reign supreme. May our lives be such that when we shall have conquered the last great enemy, we may see  Aunt Jane face to face and join her in giving everlasting praise to Jesus eternal in heaven

            “Servant of god, well done,

            Rest from thy love employ;

            The battle fought, the victory won,

            Enter the Master’s joy.” 

                                                A Nephew

 

[5] -Tuesday, August 3, 1903, THE MONROE JOURNAL (Union County, N.C.)

-The family of Mr. John A. LONG have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood.  Five of the family are confined with typhoid fever.

-Mrs. LONG died on Wednesday morning.  She was a daughter of T. H. BENTON and was a sister of Mr. W. F. BENTON of Monroe.  She was about 41 years old.  A husband and several children are left to mourn the loss of a good wife and mother… a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist church… the body was laid to rest in the cemetery there. A little three months old was left by Mrs. LONG.  She sent it to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. BENTON with the request to keep it till she sent for it.  They still have the little one.

 

[6] -Tuesday, September 22, 1903, THE MONROE JOURNAL (Union County, N.C.)

-Mr. John A. LONG of Goose Creek, whose sickness had been watched with so much interest by his family and friends for six weeks, died on September 11th, of typhoid fever.  His death was one of the saddest.  Mrs. LONG had died on the 29th of July of the same dreaded disease, and then Mr. LONG followed as stated above.  He was 45 years old, and Mrs. LONG was about the same age.  They leave ten living children, the oldest being 21 years and the youngest about four months.  Mr. LONG’S father and one brother and three sisters survive him.  Mrs. LONG’S father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. BENTON, with several brothers and sisters survive her…. Both were consistent members of the church, Mr. LONG being a member of Bethlehem Presbyterian church, of which he was elected deacon and then elder; Mrs. LONG was a member of Hopewell Baptist church…..

 

[7] -Tuesday, July 14, 1903, THE MONROE JOURNAL (Union County, N.C.)

-Mr. Simeon MILLS, an old veteran of Goose Creek township, died last Friday and was buried at Hopewell Sunday.  He was 80 years old.