COLBERT COUNTY, ALABAMA
CEMETERIES - TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 11
OAKWOOD - TUSCUMBIA
As surveyed by the WPA
page 3
This survey of the Oakwood Cemetery in Tuscumbia, AL was done in 1933 by the WPA [Works Progress Administration]. The first marked grave in the Cemetery is that of Catherine Kenan Hooks, who died 24 Oct 1821. Any death dates prior to 24 Oct 1821 are possibly an error in transcription. This was typed by Pat M. Mahan and proofed by Martha Wilson.
NAME BORN DIED INSCRIPTIONS/COMMENTS
Goodley, Alice 1845 1923
Goodley, Susan 1836 1904
Eggleston, Emma Goodley 1843 1876
Goodley, Jessie 1839 1860
Goodley, Grandin Farmon 1810 1858
1 grave, no marker
Rather, Fannie Goodley 7 Oct 1847 4 Oct 1878 wife of George T. Rather
Rather, George T. 5 Jan 1844 29 Sep 1909 C.S.A. #35;
Father, in Thy gracious keeping, leave me now Thy servant sleeping.
Winter, William H. 12 Jun 1786 13 Dec 1833
Walker, Mariah W. 1816 1853 dau of W. H. & C. W. Winter
Winter, Catherine Washington 1787 1869 wife of Wm. H. Winter
Goodley, Sarah Ann 1809 1886
Throckmorton, Mary Miller 11 Jun 1830 13 Dec 1917 Mother. At Rest; Wife of James
Throckmorton, James 1809 1850
Throckmorton, Margaret 1813 1850 His wife [James Throckmorton]
Allen, Willie May 7 Mar 1892 4 Oct 1892 dau of W. D. & F. M. Allen;
Dearest loved one we have laid thee to rest,
but thy memory will be cherished till we see thy heavenly face.
Allen, Mary 9 May 1814 1 Nov 1901 Mother. Gone to be an angel.
Allen, W. D. 8 Nov 1862 23 Jan 1904 Mason;
Since thou can no longer stay to cheer me with thy love,
I hope to meet with tee again in yon bright world above.
Allen, Nannie 18 Sep 1869 5 Jan 1929 wife of W. D. Allen;
Faithful to her trust even unto death.
1 grave, no marker
Hummer, John 9 Oct 1809 24 Sep 1892 Age 82 yrs 11 mos 14 days;
Sleep on dear father, and take thy rest, God called thee home, He thought it best.
Finney, P. A. 1 Oct 1842 29 Dec 1896 Gone but not forgotten.
Sutherland, George Washington 19 Jul 1822 11 Nov 1827 In Memory of;
son of George & Frances Sutherland
Sutherland, John Sr. 19 Jul 1752 7 Sep 1836 b Pittsylvania City, VA;
In Memory of; By his son John Jr; [Revolutionary written in pencil on page]
Sutherland, Diana Kennedy d 17 Feb 1827, aged 30 yrs 20 days -also her infant son.
Consort of John Sutherland.
Day, Aaron B. d May 1846, aged 56 yrs Sacred to the Memory of;
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
Steger, Edward H. d 9 Nov 1841, aged 54 yrs In Memory of
Steger, Nancy d 16 Feb 1842, age 48 yrs. Consort of E. H. Steger; In Memory of
Gorman, James 15 Mar 1817 24 Jun 1811 [1841?] b Cloghean Tipperary County Ireland;
Sacred to the Memory of. Give glory to the Lord for He is good, for His mercy endureth forever,
Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him and his wonderful works.
To the children of men, Requiescat in Pace. Amen
Gorman, Edward 10 Nov 1804 30 Nov 1838 b Clogheen Tipperary County Ireland;
Sacred to the Memory of; The Lord lifteth up all that fail, and setteth up all that are cast down.
But thou, our God, art gracious and true, patient, and ordering all things in mercy.
Requiescat in pace. Amen.
Gorman, Mary R. d 18 Sep 1844, age 1 yr 10 mos 11 days Inf dau of Michael & Anne Gorman
Haynie, Mary K. d 22 Jun 1833, aged 11 yrs, 11 mos dau of J. & E. Haynie;
Here Sleeps in Hope the Body of; I pass thy grave I'll weep no more;
Exulting now I sing I'll meet thee in the skies. Father
Challen, Mattie Alexander 14 Mar 1875 9 Nov 1895 In Memory of Our Beloved Sister.
J. J. Challen Lot.
Chisholm, L. C. 30 May 1822 3 Dec 1913
Chisholm, Jane 10 Oct 1827 3 Sep 1862 wife of L. C. Chisholm.
Laudemann, Lewis C. 11 Dec 1871 27 Apr 1872 Son of G & J. Laudemann
Chisholm, Isabella 12 Dec 1844 6 Jul 1904 wife of L. C. Chisholm.
Chisholm, Chloe Boddie d 4 Apr 1892, age 8 yrs 3 mos 1 day beloved child of T. & M. B. Chisholm.
Merrill, William 17 Aug 1832 Inf son of B. & C. A. Merrill
Merrill, Samuel d 30 May 1833, aged 2 yrs 5 mos 2 days 2nd son of B. & C. A. Merrill
Merrill, Joseph 6 Dec 1828 17 Jan 1843 Eldest son of Branham Merrill. In Memory of
Liddon, Mildred Jane 9 Aug 1827 1 Jun 1833 dau of Dr. B. F. & Mary A. Liddon
Merrill, Joseph d 14 Jan 1856, age 58 yrs 2 mos 27 Sacred to the Memory of.
Sevier, Mildred Susan 9 May 1845 28 Jun 1846 Age 1 yrs 1 mo 19 days;
dau of John & Mildred H. Sevier
Bowen, Mrs. Alice A. 14 Sep 1843 19 Feb 1922
Starkey, Mary M. 7 Nov 1893 3 Feb 1899 dau of R. N. & M. E. Starkey;
Of such is the Kindgom of Heaven.
Starkey, Thelma R. 4 Mar 1900 10 Jul 1901 dau of R. N. & M. E. Starkey;
There is no parting in Heaven
Starkey, Naoma G. 27 Aug 1910 2 Dec 1910 dau of R. N. & M. E. Starkey
Julian, Harrie S. 29 Feb 1852 12 Aug 1853 son of Wm. R. & E. M. Julian;
Yes, though our cherished babe Lies cold and withered neath the sod,
His beauteous form beyond the skies Rests in the bosom of his God.
Julian, Croxton 2 Apr 1865 17 Oct 1864 son of Wm. R. & E. M. Julian; Our Darling
Riley, John 4 May 1800 23 Oct 1853 b Baltimore MD;
The pains of death are past Labor and sorrow cease
And life-long warfare closed at last This soul is found in peace.
Pybas, Benjamin d 26 Jun 1883, age 76 years Rest in peace.
Halsey, James R. 13 Mar 1860 32 Oct 1884
Since thou cans't no longer stay To cheer us with thy love
We hope to meet thee again In yon bright world above.
Halsey, James 2 Aug 1783 12 Jan 1871 b in NC; moved to AL in 1820; C. S. A.
Halsy, James P. 20 Apr 1812 8 Feb 1848 age 35 yrs 9 mos 18days; Sacred to the Memory of
Halsey, M. d 29 Nov 1811, aged 27 yrs, 2 mos 9 days In affectionate remembrance of
Halsey, James Philip d 17 Nov 1837, aged 10 mos 17 days inf son of James P. & Martha
Halsey, Martha James 12 Nov 1841 7 Mar 1844 In Memory of
Halsey, Charles R. 26 Apr 1819 20 Apr 1846 Aged 26 yrs 11 mos 24 days; Sacred to the Memory of
Halsey, Nancy M. 15 Feb 1794 8 Oct 1848 Consort of James Halsey; In Memory of;
Stranger if ever by chance or feeling led Upon this hallowed turf thy footsep tread,
Turn from the contemplation of this sod And think on her who's spirit rests with God.
Halsey, Nancy Emma 5 Nov 1818 14 Dec 1853 dau of Richard M. & Maria H. Halsey;
In Affectionate Remembrance of; Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me
for of such is the Kingdom of God.
Halsey, Mary Amelia 9 Jul 1855 25 Nov 1859 aged 4 yrs 5 mos 4 days;
dau of Richard M. & Maria E. Halsey; In Affectionate Remembrance of;
That once loved for now cold and dead Each mournful thought employs We weep, our earthly comforts
fled And withered all our joys. Hope looks beyond the boundary of time When what we now deplore
Shall rise in full immortal prime And bloom to fade no more.
Thatcher, Virginia d 9 May 1833, aged 8 yrs Erected to the Memory of
Thatcher, Isaiah d 25 Aug 1839, in the 51st year of Erected to the Memory of
Thatcher Infant d 21 May 1835, age 9 mos.
Grayson, R. C. d 3 Apr 1834, age 53 yrs To the Memory of
Harris, Ben James b in Virginia 15 Mar 1855
Wright, Liela 15 Jun 1866 3 Aug 1880 dau of J. S. & M. E. Wright;
Gone to a better land.
Baxter, Emmett Monroe 18 Oct 1871 8 May 1876 dau of T. Emmett & Cynthia Baxter;
Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven
Baxter, John 10 May 1811 14 Aug 1824 b in County Langford, Ireland
Baxter, Thomas Emmett 26 Feb 1846 12 Jun 1871 b Tuscumbia AL; d Laconia AR; C.S.A.
Baxter, Anne Carroll 26 May 1816 21 May 1869 b Belfast Ireland
Baxter, Edward Carroll 8 Sep 1844 15 May 1849 son of John & Anne C. Baxter; In Memory of
Trotter, Mrs. M. A. 19 Sep 1818 3 Jul 1874 Sacred to the Memory of My Mother;
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. She is not dead but sleepeth.
Trotter, John H. d 3 Jul 1874, age 34 yrs. Sacred to the memory of
Messenger, Susan d 15 Sep 1834, age 33 yrs consort of Asa Messenger;
Erected to the Memory of
Messenger, Minerva Lucretia d 8 Jun 1854, age 15 mos. dau of Asa & Susan Messenger
Messenger, Infant 19 Aug 1831 Inf dau of Asa & Susan Messenger
Miller, George Henry d 16 Sep 1832, age 34 yrs Sacred to the Memory of
Miller, David d 7 Jan 1839, age 71 yrs Erected to the Memory of
Kumpe, Catherine W. d 16 Apr 1844, age 21 yrs 6 mos. Consort of George E. Kumpe;
Sacred to the Memory of
Petty, Bessie 1868 1922
Petty, Robert E. 7 Oct 1828 24 Nov 1881 C.S.A.; Gone but not forgotten
Petty, Elizabeth M. 1837 1925
Hobgood, Martha Ann 1823 1893
Smith, Thomas R. 1832 1918
Smith, Virginia Hobgood 1833 1880
Smith, Elwood H. 1867 1924 C.S.A. #85
Hooks, Ann W. 1805 11 Sep 1856 wife of Curtis Hooks.
Sacred to the Memory of
Hooks, Curtis 30 Nov 1788 28 May 1848 Sacred to the Memory of
Moule, Rosamond 7 Jul 1800 3 Dec 1848 b in VA; wife of Charles Moule;
Sacred to the Memory of
Francis, Maria 2 Mar 1825 2 May 1849 Consort of William C. Francis;
Sacred to the Memory of
Moule, Mary Eliza 14 Feb 1830 6 Sep 1844 b in Tuscumbia; d in the 15th year of her age;
Sacred to the Memory of; Religion, pure and undefiled In life and death upon her smiled
She lights our hopes and dries our tears And reader she invokes thy prayers.
Havis, Alice 31 Jan 1915
Not on this perishing stone, but in the Book of Life and in the hearts of thy
loved one is thy worth recorded. Mother
Havis, J. E. 31 Jan 1912
He was faithful unto his trust even unto death. Father
Havis, Mary E. 7 Jan 1864 23 Apr 1890 wife of J. E. Havis; Gone but not forgotten
1 grave, no marker
Ligon, Abner W. 28 May 1821 25 Apr 1904 Mason;
A just, generous and gentle man. He abides in the peace that passeth all understanding. "Ligon"
Ligon, Rebecca E. 27 Oct 1827 29 May 1888 wife of Abner W. Ligon.
She made her home happy.
Ligon, Mary 31 Mar 1801 4 Mar 1877 wife of James W. Ligon;
Sacred to the memory of; double stone with James W. Ligon
Ligon, James W. 28 May 1797 27 Jul 1882 b in Arneha [?] Co VA;
Our Father and Mother are gone They lie beneath the sod
Dear parents though we miss you much, We know you rest with God
East, Amelia Ligon 11 Dec 1831 26 Oct 1911 A Christian, a devoted wife and mother.
Burton, Thomas D. 13 Jul 1854 29 Dec 1870 In Memory of
Sugg, David Harbert 16 Jul 1873 27 Oct 1875 son of T. H. & M. E. Sugg;
God gave; He took. He will restore; He doeth all things well.
Sugg, Amelia 3 Aug 1876 23 Sep 1887 dau of T. H. & M. E. Sugg;
How many hopes lie buried here.
Sugg, Thomas Harbert 2 Apr 1846 28 Sep 1887 C. S. A. # 12; Sugg.
Napier, Nancy Skidmore 17 Nov 1824 30 Nov 1899 She died as she lived, trusting in God.
Skidmore, Thomas 1 Dec 1808 10 May 1881
Cooper, Bacon 1 Oct 1868 11 Oct 1892 son of B. H. & Elizabeth Cooper
Cooper, Elizabeth B. 23 Mar 1848 1 Aug 1895 wife of Birt H. Cooper
Cooper, Birt H. 16 Oct 1839 15 Oct 1897 C. S. A. #11
C. S. A. # 10 no other data
1 grave, no marker
Sullivan, Bettie K. 8 Nov 1870 15 Jul 1897 dau of J. E. & S. Sullivan; We part to meet again.
Harris, Willie Russell 13 Jul 1897 14 Jul 1897
Harris, Mary Elizabeth 21 Apr 1900 30 Nov 1900
Price, Robert L. 24 Apr 1869 11 Mar 1931 Papa
Price, Ethel Gladice no other data
Price, Lucy Irene no other data
Dempsy, Kattie no other data
Dempsy, James no other data
Seiger, Bernard 27 Nov 1827 3 Oct 1874
Ulbig, Mary 10 Apr 1877 15 Jul 1878 dau of F. & T. Ulbig
Ulbig, Tharesia 12 Feb 1883 19 Apr 1884 dau of F. & T. Ulbig
Gusmus, John 1873 May his soul rest in peace.
Henke, Frank H. 12 Feb 1859 23 Aug 1887
In Memory of Our Beloved Son and Brother. Oh how could you leave us thus.
Young, Andrew V. 5 Apr 1818 d 19 Feb 1853 b Washington City; d Tuscumbia;
Can storied urn or animated bust, Back to it's mansion call the fleeting breath?
Can honors voice provoke the silent dust Or flattery soothe the dull cold ear of death?
Young, Isaac E. 21 Aug 1816 11 May 1871 b Washington D.C.;
In the midst of life we are in death
Young, Mrs Priscilla 15 May 1816 11 Apr 1883
What are these which are arrayed in white robes? These are they which came out of great
tribullations. Lord, Lord, how long ere we rise to thy heights supernal? Ere the soul
may read what the spirits saith. Life that must fall is not life. But death lift up thine
eyes, O soul! Be strong! For death is life eternal.
Fortson, B. B. 15 Aug 1845 7 Nov 1864 son of B. N. & R. H. Fortson of Wilkes Co GA;
In Memory of; Entered the Confederate service in 1861.
Was color bearer and member of Co A 63 Ga Regt and died a member of the Methodist Church
to which he had been attached since 1854.
Cooley, William B. d 20 Jul 1919, aged 82 yrs.
3 graves, no markers
Stair, John G. 28 Apr 1870 12 Oct 1885 Killed by the explosion of a boiler.
Grieve not nor long within thy heart. To call him back again He lies so peacefully at rest
Call him not back to pain.
Kirkpatrick, Kate C. 27 Apr 1859 27 Jan 1929 double stone with Hall S. Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick, Hall S. 11 Nov 1857 13 Aug 1894 double stone with Kate C. Kirkpatrick
Norman, Thomas E. 22 Oct 1860 16 Dec 1892
Norman, John H. 7 Aug 1852 15 Aug 1915 son of Felix G. & Jane L. Norman
Norman, Felix G. 4 Jan 1808 5 Aug 1885 b Rutherford Co TN; d Tuscumbia AL;
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Norman.
Norman, Jane L. 22 Feb 1824 25 Jun 1901 wife of Felix G. Norman;
b Huntsville AL, d Tuscumbia, AL
Cook, Henry 21 May 1782 29 Apr 1850 b Rockingham Co VA;
Rest here In peace till God calls thee up.
Cook, Jane 18 May 1785 6 Nov 1832 Consort of Henry Cook.
Barton, Hugh 9 Jun 1854 23 Dec 1935 son of Armstead & Arnarda C. Barton [Amanda?]
Long, Mamie Sloss 21 Jul 1854 4 Jul 1875 wife of G. F. Long
Long, George 15 Apr 1891 no death date
Long Ellis 9 Dec 1888
Long, Rufus 21 Jun 1895
Felton, Ella E. Ridenour 11 Jun 1850 1 Apr 1901 Wife of J. E. Felton;
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
Ridenour, Rosey May d 28 Jul 1879, aged 2 mos 16 days dau of Isaiah & Elizabeth Ridenour
Ridenour, Elizabeth d 19 Jun 1880, age 42 yrs. wife of Isaiah Ridenour
Roser, George Edward d 22 Sep 1882, age 1 mo 17 days son of A. & A. E. Roser;
To bloom in heaven
Felton, James Edward d 20 Jun 1930, aged 75 yrs 3 mos 28 days
1 grave, no marker in Felton Lot
Burns, Robert Luther "Robbie 2 Dec 1878 12 Feb 1885 son of Robert & Sallie C. Burns; Burns
Burns, Sallie G. 6 Jan 1854 4 Jun 1914 Dear children meet us in heaven.
Father Mother [double stone - no inscrip. for father.]
Burns, Mamie Mars 1901 1929
2 graves, no markers
Anderson, Sidney J. 1862 1926 Anderson
Hughston, Dial d 26 Jun 1931, age 44 yrs 2 mos 8 days
3 graves, no markers
Brabson, Rowena 20 Oct 1887 22 Aug 1888 dau of G. W. & M. J. Brabson
Brabson, G. d 1 Jul 1928, age 79 yrs.
Oliver, Sarah M. 2 Apr 1891 no death date On Gilbert lot.
Gilbert, Albert A. 28 Sep 1847 3 Nov 1874
Gilbert Sarah E. 2 Feb 1823 22 Oct 1879 Farewell
Gilbert Washington A. 28 Sep 1814 30 Aug 1894
Knard, Emma B. O. 28 Oct 1857 16 Feb 1887 wife of John Knard
Plemons, Beulah 3 Feb 1875 1 Jan 1901
8 graves in a row, no markers
Anderson, Edward E. d 15 Jul 1887, aged 25 yrs. Son of T. W. & A. E. Anderson;
Sheltered and safe from sorrow. Farewell Eddie. Rest in peace till Jesus comes.
Anderson, Harry 17 Feb 1864 12 Mar 1882 Our darling;
Son of T. w. & A. E. Anderson; A light from our household is gone
A voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our hearts The world can never fill.
Penland, Mathew Wallace and Mary Jane d 5 Aug 1851, in the same hour
Children of Rev. N. A. & P. U. Penland;
Loving and pleasant in their lives and in death not divided.
Penland, Infant daughter of N. A. and P. A. D. 1851
3 more graves in a row, no markers
Anderson, W. Thomas 29 Sep 1862 5 Apr 1911 B of L. E. Div. 429; Erected by his friends.
2 graves, no markers
Rutland, Blake R. 25 Dec 1851 31 Dec 1851 son of J. W. & A. Rutland
Ross, Julia A. d 7 Oct 1878, age 44 yrs wife of Frederick A. Ross;
She is not dead but sleepeth. Loved ones rest in peace.
Jones, Susan M. d 28 Aug 1878, aged 72 yrs. I am the resurrection and the life;
he that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live.
1 grave, no marker
Lile, Thomas 1865 1931
Lile, Sue Delonie 1869 1901
Jones, S. Amelia 20 Jan 1830 4 Mar 1896 wife of E. B. Deloney;
A tender Mother, a faithful friend.
Cooper, John William Jr. 27 Feb 1866 27 Nov 1866
Cooper, William 7 Sep 1867 4 Dec 1903
Cooper, Langston 28 Oct 1889 5 Jan 1894
Cooper, John W. 2 Mar 1837 19 Aug 1897 C. S. A. #31
Shine, John G. 29 Jul 1810 15 Sep 1874 b Halifax Co NC;
Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest, whose walking is supremely blest.
No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour That manifests the Saviour's power.
Hindman, Sam C. no other data
Hindman, Samuel 22 Mar 1818 17 Jan 1892 In Memory of; Hindman
Schmid, Wm. L. d 4 Mar 1930, age 31 yrs 4 mos 11 days.
10 graves, no markers
Winter, Little Sallie 13 Mar 1870 19 Apr 1873 dau of Ben R. & Mollie C. Winter
Aldridge, Thomas d 25 Dec 1852, age 55 years. Erected to the Memory of
Aldridge, Catherine d 10 Dec 1825, age 46 years Consort of Thomas Aldridge;
Erected to the memory of; [year of death?]
Walker, Robert James d 19 Sep 1828, age 8 yrs 8 mos. b Bedford City VA; d at Eleyton, AL;
son of Peter & Eliza Walker; Sacred to the Memory of
Walker, Eliza H. d 20 Jun 1834, in Tuscumbia, AL b Bedford City, VA; Consort of Peter Walker; Sacred to the Memory of
Walker, Sallie 11 Mar 1821 8 Aug 1855 age 34 yrs 4 mos 28 days; b Amherst Co VA; d Florence, AL; Beneath this
tomb repose the remains of
Walker, Peter d Tuscumbia, AL, age 51 yrs 2 mos 18 days b Amherst Co VA; Sacred to the Memory of
Mattingly, Catherine 29 Mar 1823 8 Oct 1849 age 26 yrs 6 mos 21 days;
wife of Thomas Mattingly; dau of Peter & Eliza Walker; b Amherst Co VA; d Lawrence Co AL;
Sacred to the Memory of; May she rest in peace
Goodloe, Robert A. 31 Nov 1846 7 Sep 1886 d Cherokee AL;
In the midst of life we are in death.
1 grave, no marker [box grave]
Conner, James d 7 Apr 1857, Tuscumbia AL b Marshall Co VA;
In Memory of K.S.H.T.W.S.S.T.
Coburn, Charles Augustus 27 Nov 1896 9 Nov 1898 son of S. & E. C. Coburn
Coburn, Ethel Floyd 6 Jul 1892 19 Aug 1893 dau of S. & E. Coburn;
Sleep on dear child and take thy rest, God called thee home, He thought it best.
Coburn, Lumuel 12 Jan 1882 9 Sep 1882 son of Mr & Mrs. S. Coburn
Coburn, Carrie 6 Jul 1883 30 Mar 1885 dau of Mr & Mrs S. Coburn
Coburn, Infant born & died 12 Jun 1888 Infant child of Mr & Mrs S. Coburn
C. S. A. #20 no other data
Mitchell, Margaret Flower 14 Jan 1819 6 Dec 1822 Beneath this stone lieth the remains of; [box grave]
Elliot, Isabella 13 Apr 1809 8 Dec 1825 age 16 yrs 7 mos 23 days;
b Edinburgh; Sacred to the Memory of
They that sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him. [box tomb]
Elliot, John 1 Dec 1803 21 Sep 1839 b Scotland; Erected to the Memory of; [box tomb]
Clark, Daniel Charles 16 Oct 1875 27 Jun 1917
White, Stella Clark 16 Dec 1931
Warner, J. B. no other data
4 graves, no markers
Mars, Candler 11 Nov 1902 18 Mar 1904 son of J. J. & S. D. Mars
1 grave, no marker
Pletner, Herman 20 Mar 1864 17 May 1929 W. O. W.
Pletner, Emma no dates W. O. W.; In memory of;
Clem, Thomas H. 7 Feb 1834 21 Oct 1904 Clem
Clem, Roweana 13 Oct 1841 21 Dec 1909
Clem, T. J. 18 Jun 1929
Clem, Eva Mae 5 Feb 1890 23 Jan 1910
Somewhere in the realms of Glory, somewhere in the eternal home,
Awaits our gentle darling to welcome her loved ones home.
Clem, Mary Jul 1891 9 Dec 1896
Hill, J. Y. 12 Oct 1865 14 Jul 1911
Hill, Mama 3 Nov 1873 15 Feb 1920
Hill, J. Y., Jr. 5 Jul 1899 13 Mar 1917
Hill, Clara A. 15 Mar 1891 10 Apr 1892 dau of J. Y & E. J. Hill
Cooper, J. Parks 14 Feb 1844 31 Aug 1914 Cooper; C. S. A. #46
2 graves, no markers
Harrington, Porter Sawtell 23 Dec 1907 5 Aug 1908 inf son of Bert & Ethel Harrington;
Of such is the Kingdom of God
Harrington, Bert 29 Aug 1871 Apr 1910 W.O.W.
Blessed are the dead which die in the lord, Sweetly remembered by what you have done.
Harrington, Adelia H. 8 Mar 1875 4 May 1925
Harrington, S. Cooper 19 Sep 1873 10 Dec 1903 He is not dead but sleepeth
Harrington, Samuel J. 23 Jan 1822 13 Feb 1885 Harrington; C.S.A. #13;
Though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
I will fear no evil for Thou art with me.
Alexander, Theada 4 Feb 1855 15 Jan 1890 wife of W. R. Alexander;
A precious one from us has gone Her voice and pleasure are stilled.
A vacant place is in our home In which never can be filled. Alexander
Alexander, Sarah Louise 2 Jan 1889 10 Jul 1889 dau of W. R. & Theodora Alexander; Budded on earth to bloom in heaven.
Alexander, William R. 21 Nov 1850 20 Nov 1892 In loving memory of our father;
His many virtues form the noblest monument to his memory. Alexander
Alexander, William Jacob 2 Sep 1881 13 Apr 1916 In Memory of Our Brother
1 grave, no marker
Cash, Marion 20 Jun 1861 30 May 1880
Ervin, Ernestine 27 May 1913 9 Oct 1918 daus of J. K. & A. D. Ervin; double stone with Ruby Lou;
Ervin, Ruby Lou 24 Nov 1915 9 Oct 1918 daus of J. K. & A. D. Ervin; double stone with Ernestine; Darlings we miss you.
Carpenter, J. W. d 13 May 1909, age 49 years. Carpenter
Swift, Joseph D. 30 Sep 1842 24 Dec 1906
A loving husband, a Father dear A faithful friend, he's buried here.
White, John L. d 28 Dec 1932, Tuscumbia
Copeland, Richard H. d 13 Feb 1933, age 3 yrs 3 mos 15 days
7 graves, no markers
Darnell, J. T. d 11 Dec 1926, age 47 yrs
Chamberlain, J. E. d 24 Aug 1927, age 15 yrs
G.A.M. no other data
Bussoll, Rosa 10 Sep 1920 22 Oct 1920
10 graves, no markers
Sprangler, Nannie E. 12 Sep 1849 30 Oct 1895 age 46 yrs; wife of J. H. Sprangler;
At Rest; And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me,
While blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, henceforth,
yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
Sprangler, Henry 30 Jun 1889 19 Feb 1900 son of J. H. & Nannie E. Sprangler;
How much of light How much of joy Is buried with a darling boy; Sprangler
Sprangler, James H. 20 Sep 1916 19 Sep 1917 son of F. & G. Sprangler; Gone to be an angel.
Deloney, I. C. 17 May 1874 11 Jul 1923
Plemons, Mary C. 29 Dec 1872 29 Oct 1897 wife of R. L. Plemons;
Sleep on sweet wife and take thy rest, God called thee home, He thought it best.
Ricks, Abraham 1825 1878 double stone with wife, Sallie Pope Ricks
Ricks, Sallie Pope 1836 1908 His wife [Abraham Ricks - double stone]
Ricks, Robert 6 Mar 1874 13 Dec 1892
We miss thy kind and willing hand, thy fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee, We miss thee everywhere.
Smock, Recie 1 Mar 1893 8 Oct 1894 Erected in Memory of
Miller, [no given name] no other data
Miller, [no given name] no other data
Rose, Myrtle May 26 May 1894 8 Jul 1899 dau of William & Callie Rose; Rose
Barnes, Mrs. Shade 11 Feb 1929
Barnes, Daisy 6 May 1892 22 Oct 1898 dau of S. & B. Barnes; Gone but not forgotten.
Hogun, Ernestine 17 Apr 1845 25 Oct 1909
Grant her eternal rest, O Lord; and may light perpetual shine upon her
McReynolds, Robert S. 23 Feb 1890
Lord all pitying, Saviour blest, Grant him thine eternal rest.
McReynolds, Mary Hogun 1836 13 May 1926 wife of Robert S. McReynolds;
We asked of Thee long life, and Thou didst give life, forever and ever.
1 grave, no marker
Henderson, Hugh Carlisle 12 Dec 1892 12 Aug 1893
Henderson, Hugh Carlisle 6 Jun 1855 21 Apr 1918
Spencer, Sarah F. 19 Oc t1869 7 Jul 1900 wife of A. H. Spencer;
A loving wife, a mother dear, a faithful friend lies buried here.
Spencer, Allie H. d 4 May 1920, age 64 yrs.
Foster, Mary Jane 12 Mar 1834 28 Aug 1891 Too good for earth, God called her home.
Allen, F. M. 12 May 1858 18 Aug 1892 wife of W. D. Allen;
Since thou canst no longer stay to cheer us with thy love,
I hope to meet with thee again in yon bright world above. Allen
Thompson, Joseph 28 Apr 1877 15 Oct 1890 son of Joseph H. & Lucie M. Thompson;
They that have my spirit; these, saith He, are mine. Thompson.
He bids me come and seek the God that Samuel heard.
Speak Lord, I would obey the voice that I have heard. The hope of the Resurrection.
Thompson, Joseph Nicholas 27 Mar 1844 13 Nov 1926 married Lucie Malone, 5 Oct 1869.
Thompson, Lucie 6 Feb 1847 24 Sep 1930 dau of Goodloe & Mary Spivey Malone; Requiescat in Pace
Thompson, Son of Lawrence & Rebecca Brigham Thompson 35th Ala Inf. C.S.A.
1 grave, no marker
Perryman, Flora D. 22 Dec 1874 10 Feb 1889 age 14 yrs 1 mo 19 days; dau of A.L.&L.J. Perryman;
b Huntsville AL; d Sommerville TN; A precious one from us has gone A voice we
loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled
Perryman, A. L. no other data
1 grave, no marker
Parshall, Maria J. 1 Feb 1830 9 Sep 1873
b Palmyra NY; d Courtland AL; wife of Schuyler Parshall. Parshall
Parshall, S. 27 Jul 1819 28 Oct 1890
b Palmyra NY; d Courtland AL; wife of Schuyler Parshall. Parshall
Parshall, Hobart age 24 yrs
Hillman, Joseph 15 Oct 1819 28 Sep 1892 double stone with Laura E. Hillman
Hillman, Laura E. 17 Sep 1835 7 Jan 1892 double stone with Joseph Hillman; At Rest
Ussary, Richard 2 Sep 1866 12 May 1894 In life beloved, in death lamented.
Raiford, Lillie T. 7 Apr 1860 10 Jul 1897 wife of T. W. Raiford; At Rest;
Living or dying we are the Lords, Bought with a love that makes life worth living
and death a going home.
Sherrill, Annie Lee 1882 1909 In loving Memory of Our Mother.
Hurston, Jennie 15 Jan 1890 25 Jan 1890 dau of J. M. & L. Hurston; Only sleeping.
Hurston, M. E. 25 Dec 1832 30 Nov 1889
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
Gipson, Mr. Henderson d 3 Oct 1923, age 76 yrs
1 grave, no marker
Gipson, Arthur K. 6 Jun 1886 14 May 1887 son of H. G. & R. L. Gipson; Our baby. Gipson
Gipson, Henderson Jr. 5 Mar 1878 8 Feb 1902 son of H. G. & R. L. Gipson; Love's last tribute
Hurst, Mary E. 10 Jul 1889 3 Sep 1889 dau of J. H. & L. F. Hurst; Gone but not forgotten
Hurst, John H. 27 Sep 1862 7 Jan 1902
Hurst, Arthur P. 1 May 1860 1 Apr 1891
A kind and affectionate son, a loving and brave brother. Hurst.
Law, Annie 5 Jan 1835 1 Jun 1887 wife of John A. Law; In Memory of
Law, John A. d 14 Dec 1896, age 63 yrs In Memory of My Beloved Husband; Not lost, blest thought but gone before
Fitzjarrell, Elmira Clark 29 Jun 1892 dau of N. C. & M. E. Fitzjarrell; In Memory of
Fitzjarrell, Mary E. d 19 Mar 1892, in the 52nd year of In Memory of Wife and Mother; Fell asleep in Jesus
Schmidt, Henry 2 Jul 1887 8 Jan 1889 double stone with William Schmidt
Schmidt, William 30 May 1886 1 Jul 1886 double stone with Henry Schmidt; Gone but not forgotten
Schell, Infant son of M. & M. Schell 1 May 1885 age 1 day; To bloom in heaven
Turner, Lelia A. 12 May 1899 wife of W. H. Turner
Stanley, Andrew Sidney 13 Oct 1849 18 Jun1900
Laurels may flourish round the Conquerer's tomb But happy they who win in the world to come. Stanley
Stanley, Ernest Ernest was assassinated while asleep in Memphis Tenn. 25 Mar 1897, by
Frank Porora who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by Gov. Bob Taylor
Stanley, 2 graves, no markers
Stanley, Jennie 26 Sep 1894 beloved wife of S. A. D.; At Rest
Dunnington, Peter R. 19 Nov 1817 6 Nov 1878 b Charles Co MD
Dunnington, Peter C. 9 Mar 1858 21 Dec 1884 b Fluvanna Co VA
Throckmorton, Mary E. 6 Nov 1858 5 Feb 1897
A loving wife, a mother dear, a faithful friend lies buried here.
Throckmorton, James 3 Jun 1893 13 Mar 1897
Sleep on sweet child, and take thy rest, God called thee home, He thought it best.
McClesky, Maj. S. W. L. 6 Feb 1811 22 Jan 1892 b Limestone Co AL; d Tuscumbia AL;
A true and loving husband and father He is at rest.
McClesky, Mary Matthews 18 Sep 1826 5 Apr 1912 wife of S. W. L. McClesky
Tureman, William Mason d 25 Dec 1826, aged 31 yrs 9 mos 3 In Memory of
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