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From: "Bobbie Ivey-Lewallen" <>
Subject: [McC] Obits from The West Union Association of United Baptists Minutes
Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2000 00:37:55 -0400


Laxton, Johnny K.
Was born June 25, 1882, departed this life November 30, 1955, age 73 years,
5 months and 5 days. He was the son of James and Nellie Laxton. He
professed his faith in Christ and joined the United Baptist Church at Beech
Grove June 16, 1913, later moving his membership to the United Baptist
Church at Pine Knot, where he was a faithful member as long as his health
permitted. He was united in marriage to Mary Hill, November 13, 1904, who
preceded him in death by several years. To this union six children were
born, all of whom survive. He was later married to Juanita King, who also
preceded him in death. Surviving children are, Willie of Cincinnati, Ohio,
Floyd of Strunk, Ky., Alfred, of Cooperative, Ky., Lacie and Robert of
Tiffin, Ohio; daughters, Velva Duncan of Revelo, Ky., Lillian Jones of
Stearns Ky., R. 1, Anna Mae Bryant of Erlanger, Ky., Kenna Arnold of
Lancaster, Ky. Also three step-children, Elmon, Ella Mae and Mildred King
of Strunk, Ky., one brother, Jessie of Bulls Gap, Tenn.; two sisters,
Delphia Money of Caryville, Tenn., Effie Ramsey of Stearns, Ky. 19
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Besides a host of relatives and
friends. We feel our loss is his gain in glory.

Cooper, Susie
Born April 15, 1885 and passed away Saturday, April 14, 1956, lacking one
day being 71 years old. She was the wife of the late Edd Cooper, and the
daughter of the late George and Lucy King Strunk. She joined the Mt.
Pleasant United Baptist Church at a very early age, not too, long ago she
moved her membership to the Pine Knot United Baptist Church. She was united
in marriage to Albert Wilson and to this union was born a son. After
Albert's death, she was married to Edd Cooper. To this union were born 5
children, of which two preceded her in death. Susie, as she was called by
her many friends, was a kind and loving mother, always thinking of her
children first. The little children of her community will always have fond
memories of her as one who always loved them, and held them dear to her
heart. She had a great faith in her God to whom she prayed to give her
strength to keep her going until the end. To her children I'm sure she
would say, "Don't weep for me, I've been waiting for this call for a long
time. Now God has taken me from all the pains and troubles of this world.
I'm at rest with the Lord." She will be missed so much by all that knew
her. Her sons, Raymond Wilson, Athens, Tenn., Clarence Cooper, Evartts, Ky.
Her daughters: Bessie Cooper, Pine Knot, Ky., Ruby King, Knoxville, Tenn.
Twelve grandchildren, three great grandchildren, One sister, Sallie Wilson,
Emlyn, Ky., two brothers, Andy Strunk, Jellico, Tenn., Burl Strunk, Emlyn,
Ky., her in laws and many other relatives and friends.

Posey, Estil B.
Born August 19, 1927 departed this life December 8, 1955, being 28 years, 3
months and 18 days of age. Estil joined the Pine Hill Baptist Church in
1949. He also answered his call to serve his country in the U. S. Army,
serving 13 months before being honorably discharged. He was united in the
Holy Bonds of Matrimony to Helen Stanley, October 5, 1945 and to this union
were born two children, Brenda Kay and Gary Ray Posey. His wife preceded
him in death 3 months and 5 days. He leaves to mourn his absence, one
daughter, Brenda Kay and one son, Gary Ray; mother, Mrs. Ollie Posey; three
brothers and three sisters, plus a host of friends and relatives. We cannot
express our great loss, but we feel our loss is his eternal gain in glory.

Acres, John H.
Born September 10, 1886, death December 2, 1955. He was a member of the
Pine Hill Baptist Church and was a faithful member until death and was loved
by his many friends. He is survived by 3 daughter, Dora Meadows, Mrs. Osby
Bowden and Mrs. Edmon Stephens; one son, Luther Acres; one brother, Dan
Acres; three sisters, Popie Duncan, Sara Chambers, Bessie Robertson and 15
grandchildren. We feel our loss is his eternal gain in glory.

Newport, Dora Edith
Born April 26, 1891, departed this life August 2, 1956. She was a member of
the Pine Hill Baptist Church. She lived a Christian life until death. She
leaves a husband and 2 sons and 2 daughters to mourn her passing. We feel
our loss is her eternal gain in glory.

Stephens, Beaty
Born December 18, 1905. He was united in marriage to Laura Hull, March 29,
1929. To this union were born four children; three sons, Virnell Stephens
of Shirley, Tenn.; Reece Stephens of Shirley, Tenn., Quenton Stephens of
Dayton, Ohio; one daughter, Janice Stephens of Nashville, Tenn. He united
with the Shirley Baptist Church, May 22, 1938, where he remained a devoted
Christian and faithful member until death.

Owens, Joe Fowler
Was born August 21, 1872. Deceased this life September 3, 1956 at the age
of 84 years and 13 days. He was married to Nannie Norman August 23, 1956
[?] and to this union were born six children, two of which preceded him in
death. He was a member of Stanfill Baptist Church for 28 years. He was a
wonderful husband and father and lived a devoted Christian life until death.
He leaves to mourn his absence his wife, Nannie Owens, two sons, Hermon
Owens and Barton Owens, both of Oneida, Tenn.; two daughters, Mary Lee Owens
Harmon of Oneida, Tenn., Clara Carson, Lancing, Tenn.; 4 grandsons and two
granddaughters; 3 brothers, B. F. Owens and G. S. Owens, of Elk Valley,
Tenn.; Halk Owens, of Oneida, Tenn., R. 1; two sisters, Eva Posey, Elk
Valley, Tenn., Lina Posey, Oneida, Tenn., R. 1. Several nieces and nephews
and relatives and a host of friends. We feel our loss is his eternal gain
in glory.



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