This document is from Jean Church’s research.

Obituaries

From Mitchell‘s River Baptist Association Minutes

Held with Mining Ridge Church

Wilkes County, N. C.

July 30 and 31, 1920

Sister Tennessee Galispie

Sister Tennessee Galispie was born October 28, 1852. She professed a hope in Christ at the age of 20 years, and lived a consistent Christian Life, was liked by all that knew her. She filled her seat at Union Hill church almost to the last, when affliction overpowered her body, then she expressed her willingness to leave this world of trouble and suffering for a better world above. She submitted to death’s violent hand and was carried by angels to that beautiful land. “The pain of death is past, labor and sorrow ceased; Life’s trail closed at last, her soul has found peace.”

Written by request W. E. Wright.

Henry Norman

Henry Norman was born April 3, 1858, deceased Nov, 11, 1919: was buried at Union Hill: funeral services conducted by Elders A. McKnight and Jackson Williams.

Brother Norman professed religion and was baptized about 41 years ago. He was married to Julina Lewis. Unto this union were born six children, 4 living and 2 dead. Brother Henry joined the regular Baptist church at Union Hill about 8 years ago. He was loyal and faithful to his church and always ready to help any cause for upbuilding the same. Brother Henry lived a peaceable life with his neighbors, He attended his own business and let other folks alone. He was a good man to visit the sick, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in distress.
Now to the Church at Union Hill
God did speak and you must be still.
He took a member you loved well.
A seat is empty which on one can fill.
He harkened to the angel’s voice
T do the Master’s will.
Thanks be to God for the life he lived
Around old Union Hill.
He went without a shiver
Across the silent river.
His home is now with the blest
In their eternal rest.
Weep not companion, weep not children!
Your husband dear who was so near
Is now above the world of care.
A father too was so true is waiting now for you.
He’s gone where the writer saw brightness
The night we stood above the darkness.
He’s out scripted the writer in his lightness.
He is now satisfied with his likeness.
Written by a friend.

Mary Wilmoth

Mary, mother of Byrd Wilmoth, was born in april 1837, deceased in October 1919, He age was 82 years. Professed a hope in Christ about 60 years ago. Now the children left here below, weep for the mother but pity take, and love each other for her sake, may the Lord Make each of your hearts true, before you must bid the world adieu. Then we can behold each other’s face. Delighted with that heavenly place, where w those that meet in heaven above, will never part again.

Written by a friend.