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MEMOIRS OF THE BECK'S CHAPEL COMMUNITY AND CEMETERY
I was born in Cross Roads to George and Edith Rainwater 7-15-1931.
They were natives of Beck Chapel area,, both got all their formal
education at Beck's Chapel school. Uncle "Tab Carrigan " said Daddy
was a good student if "ole Doon" didn't tree before class. If he did
that was a day for hunting I remember the grave yard workings, brush
arbor meetings and church services and a time when all comunity actives
centered around the church.
I have wanted to write this essay for many years but I put it off untill
I am the old folks and I may not can do justice to the history of this
comunity, but I have a lot of help from the people and I am gratful.
by Albert "Dumples" Rainwater
Row 1 Plot 7
Alva Hester Carrigan
6-20-1907------1-19-1998
Born in Coleman Co. to John T. and Viola "Rosie " Baker Hester.
Married Albert Carrigan had one child Nava Jo.
I remember her as a plain spoken woman.I used to spend nights with
them. I loved to bring in the stove wood because I had a little
red wagon to haul it in.
Last night Nava Jo called to tell me Aunt Alva had died. Aunt Alva
had not slept well last night and was going to rest while Nava Jo
went to town. When Jo got back Aunt Alva was gone, when she found
her she had picked about a half gallon of berries and was laying in
the berry vines. She had died instantly, maybe it was God Grace that
she went liked she lived, in a hurry and working.
Row 1 Plot 8
Albert "Tab" Carrigan
9-15-1889--------1-11-1988
This was my mother's brother, a good man with lots of friends.
He helped lots of people that no one knew about. Uncle Tab loved
to hunt, play dominoes and just visit with people. To tell of the
good times I have had with Uncle Tab would a book with in it's self.
Row 1 Plot 10
Unknown
Believed to be the grave of Charity Palmer born 1884 married John Leach
7-7-1860. An aunt to Henry, Pat, Homer and Florence Palmer [ Calloway.]
I can remember the grave, but not the name. Billy Jo Palmer Gartside has
a record of this Great-great aunt being buried in Beck's Chapel but I
can't remember any other place it could be.
Row 1 Plot 12
Fred L. Carrigan
7-1-1883---------4-27-19
Uncle Fred was my mother's brother. I remember him well, but I don't
remember a lot about him. He was a quite person, didn't laugh a lot but
he was not unfriendly. He never married, worked farm labor all his life.
He died in Brownfield, Texas after a short illness. It hurt my mother
because she couldn't get to him before he died.
Row 1 Plot 13
Mary A. Bell
11-20-1847---------9-25-1922
My mother's grandmother, I don't know a lot to write about her. Her
maiden name was Bryant, she married a man named Stephens (may be
misspelled). My grandmother was born. The story I was told was Grandma
Bell said she would not live with a man that hit her, Grandpa hit her
playfully with his hat and she divorced him. Later she married George
Donald Bell, Three children was Borne to this marriage Hattie, Nettie
and Joe.
Row 1 Plot 14
Georgie Ann Stephens Chaney Carrigan
8-6-1865-----------8-25-1927
By all accounts my grand mother was a very strict woman, showing very
little affection to any one maybe being widowed twice at an early age
made her have a dark out look on life. She first married Bill Chaney,
had several children but only Ida lived to be grown. Bill died somewhere
around 1890 and is buried in Post Oak Cemetery. Ida married Lige Willis
and moved to Oklahoma and is buried at Rush Springs, Oklahoma. Georgie
Ann married L.C. Carrigan in 1894. There were four children born to this
union Willie Cole, Leeanna (died in infancy), Albert and Edith. Carrigan
died in Houston Co. 1906 and is buried in the Mount Pisqa Cemetery.
Row 1 Plot 15
Edith Lucille Carrigan Rainwater
9-6-1902---------2-1-1977
My mother was a strict, loving woman. She lived most of her life in the
Beck's Chapel - Cross Roads area. She was a Member of the Cross Roads
Methodist Church, served as secretary, teacher for about 40 years and
was an active member for 47. I have been told that in her younger days
she was a very happy person, loved to dance and have fellowship with people.
she lived a very simple life and never complained. she was always hungry
for education. when I got into High School I had to bring my literature book
home with me every night. It hurt the most to see a brilliant mind go to a
vegetable.
She married George Rainwater had three children Alvis, Deen (Tody) and
Albert (Dumples).
Row 1 Plot 16
George Harvey Rainwater
10-19-1894-------12-28-1984
Tribute to a soldier
by Rev. W.A. Newman Jr.
George and his loving wife Edith Carrigan Rainwater had three children
Alvis, Deen and Albert. George served in the U.S. Army during W. W. 1.
During that war he saw extensive service during the battles in France.
The action of that theater was a horrible experience both to the spirit
of the men of both nations. Nations that are today because of such men.
George suffered great agony of spirit his whole life over having been
placed in such a time. Quite often men of love are asked to serve in
places where is not even though they themselves would not create state
of inhumanity. A lessor man than George would feel no such agony. A man
of caring can seldom see any reason for the unreasonable acts of war
though he himself be called to do them. George was a good father, a reliant
soldier, a man of peace with nature and his surroundings, a man who was
never at peace with himself. George suffered a down cast spirit quite in
opposition to those who never seem to be in poor spirits over anything.
Perhaps we should remember Jesus words when we think of George "Blessed are
the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
"Mr. George " was my daddy and a lot could be said about him. He loved to
hunt, fish which he done at every oppunity but there was always food on the
table, it may have come from the cut-off, the woods or the garden but it
taste good.
Daddy served in the army during the first world war. He served in several
battles in France and he was a forward scout a lot of the time. George was
in the assault force at the Muese Argonne. After he got old he told me
about how after the battle, they picked up the dead and wounded Americanand
the wounded Germans he could haved walked across the battle field on dead
bodies. this bothered him al lot and sometimes he would cry. he thing that
bothers me most is daddy died at the V. A. hospital at Marlin, Texas alone.
By A.R.
Row 1 Plot 17
Elmadeen Lucille Rainwater King
4-12-26-------------4-22-1993
"Tody"
Daughter of George and Edith Rainwater. Married Orven King a native of
Morgan Co. Kentucky. There were five children born to them, Orvadeen,
Gail Elaine, Fred Curtiss, Cole Brady and Terry Dale.
Tody was living in Kentucky one time and when I got in from school Moma
was writing her a letter. She me to write her a few lines I set down and
wrote Dear Nish (this what I called her). Nothing to do will write.
Nothing to write will close. Love Dumples In a few days I got a letter
from her telling me I wasn't so smart.
Row 1 Plot 18
Orven King
2-23-1921--------10-4-1990
Orven was born in Morgan Co, Kentucky. He was the son of a farmer-coal
miner. Orven loved to hunt and fish, play cards and dominos.
Row 1 Plot 21
Sam Tom Tolbert
( Pat )
Small son of Charlie and Della Tolbert. This child was about two years
old and choked to death on roasting ears of corn.
By: Era Tolbert Farmer
Row 1 Plot 22
Sarah A. ( Laroue ) Tolbert
Mother of Charlie and some more children but I don't know their names,
except n Mrs. Nina Tolbert Rampy.
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Open
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Marked but unkown
Row 1 Plot 26
Willie E. Welch
8-18-1928-----6-21-1930
Small son of Bishop and Myrtle Welch.
Row 1 Plot 27
Open
Row 1 Plot 28 & 29
Marked but unknown
Believed to be smallchildren of W. F. and Mary E Welch
Row 1 Plot 30
Mary E. Welch
11-15-1858-------4-8-1923
Wife of W.F. Welch and mother of 13 children.
Row 1 Plot 31
W.F.Welch
4-20-1850------12-22-1934
One of the older settlers of Beck's Chapel but I don't know when. He
wrote for the Athens Review many years ago.
Row 1 Plot 32
John Wilson
1901---------1980
Born Jim Welch - joined the army before W.W.1 but deserted. Stayed out
for a while and rejoined as John Wilson. When the army caught up with
him he had to serve Jim Welch's term and he served through two wars with
about 28 years service. I wish I knew more about his service record
because he did a lot of service for his country.
Row 1 Plot 34
Infant Daughter of A.H. and Nora Askew
Row 1 Plot 36
Augustas H. Askew
1-16-1878----12-25 1948
Mr. & Mrs. Askew moved to the Beck's Chapel area in the 1920s .he farmed
his place several years and moved to Cross Roads. He served as Justice of
the Peace for some time. The "Judge" was liked and respected by every one.
In his later years he rode a little sorrel mare that was barn soured meaning
she would spin around with you to go back to the barn, but she would always
meet a spur and turn and go on down the road. Mr. askew sang bass at church.
Row 1 Plot 37
Nora Askew
9-1-1877----2-15-1973
Mrs. Askew was a small woman, played the piano in church but her hands were
too small to reach an octave.
Row 1 Plot 39
Mary Vina Beck Simmons
6-19-1889----7-16-74
My grandmother was loving called "Girlie". Nicknames was very popular
back then. She was the daughter of Robert L. and JosephineBeck. She
married Luke Simmons and they had two daughters Josie and Johnnie Lee.
Josie was born-3-1909 and died 2-21-1910. She is buried at Willow Springs
Cemetery.
Mary was a quite, meek, hard woker, with long black hair that was never
cut. Her eyes were a vivid blue and her skin olive and flawless. She
was always clean and neat, dressed simply and never wore any make-up.
She didn't need any, she was beautiful just as she was. She had some
Indian blood in her and it really showed up in her face, nose,cheek
bones and hair. She had only one Sister, Julie Ann Beck Sparks. They
were completely opposite. If you didn't know them, you wouldn't guess
they were kin. Julie was small frame and fair, but they were so close
and enjoyed each other.
When My grandmother went about her work I would follow where ever it led.
Sometimes to the garden, to milk, the cows, feed the pigs or chickens She
went about her chores quietly and with a sence of loyalty that spilled over
0n her husband and family. She cooked in a simple way. I I especially
remember her syrup cakes, grated and baked sweet potato pudding and the best
of all, corn cut and scraped off the cob and baked in a cast iron skillet
with lots of real homemade butter in it. As a grand mother, she passed
with flying colors, always caring and doting on her five grandchildren.
By: Mary Frances Trammell Turlington - Granddaughter
ROW 1 PLOT 40
LUKE SIMMOMS
February 21, 1885-April 5, 1957
"Dad" Simmons as he was very affectionately called, was a tall,
lean , man. He could hold his pipe in his mouth with only one
tooth on the top. When he would draw on his pipe, his cheeks would
sink in further than they normally were. He was of a reddish
complexion, silver-gray hair, high cheek bones, bushy brows, light
blue eyes, and could walk faster than anyone. How do I know all
this? Because I loved this man and followed him around, running to
keep up. He was a hard-working man, providing for his family. He
taught me to work and to enjoy the outdoors. He taught me morals to
live by and to have love and respect for my family. He worked from
sunup til sundown five days each week, stopping only to eat lunch and
then sit on the front porch, reared back in his chair and resting.
Then back to the field again. He was not a great talker, but when he
spoke he had something to say. He sat by the fireplace in the winter
time, warming himself, listening to all those around him. That was a
simple entertainment for him.
The clothes he wore were never fancy. Work clothes were old jeans,
belt, kakhi shirt, white work sox, handkerchief, hat that looked battered
and old "brogan" lace-up shoes. On Saturdays when the family would go
into town to do the shopping, he would put on a newer kakhi shirt, a good
clean dressier hat, "dress" pants, suspenders, same type of shoes and sox,
only newer, and I almost forgot, he always carried his watch and chain, so
he could tell what time to come home for dinner when he was in the field or
what time to head back to the car in Athens in order to get every body
rounded up and headed home.
My roots go deep in Becks Chapel and I can assuredly say that my granddaddy
"Coot" Simmons played a big part in this. I shall always be grateful to my
God for allowing me the privilege to have him in my life.
By Mary Frances Trammell Turlington - Granddaughter
Row 1 Plot 41
Josephine Anding Beck
10-14-1865-----1-29-1935
The daughter of Rance Anding. Married R. L. Beck and two children.
One story I heard about was there was an old mule that had been in
the family a long time, When the mule lost her teeth Mrs. Beck cooked
biscuits for her.
Grandma Josie Anding Beck was a very petite and wonderful lady who had
no fear of any thing. I remember one time I was at her home and a "begger"
( we called them tramps back then" came to her gate. Grandma Josie saw hyim
and told him not to come inside the yard, but she would rfix him something
to eat, of course, Iwas scared to death, but she said"not to fear".
Row 1 Plot 42
Robert Lewis Beck
8-26-1867-----11-6-1925
I'll try to find out more about Mr. Beck.
My Grandfather, R. L. (Bob) Beck was the Justice of the Peace
for many years.
by Josie Mae Penny - Granddaughter
Row 1 Plot 43
Julia Ann Beck Sparks
6-6-1894-------11-11-1962
My Mother Julie Ann and Mary "Aunt Girlie" were the only children of R.L.
and Josie Beck. I have never known any two people who were closer than
those two sisters. They were never very far apart where one went the other
went, and as far back as I can remember, or anyone can recall never had a
cross word between them.
by Josie Mae Penny - Daughter
Row 1 Plot 44
Jordan Neal Sparks
1-22-1885-----8-31-1946
My Dad came to Texas from Irvine, Kentucky and never went back.
He was avery hard working man who was very kind and big-hearted
to every one. he was a very special Dad. He was a stewart in the
church for many years, had a saw mill on the Anding Branch at one
time, and I spent a lot time fishing in that branch. He was a
very special "Dad"
By: Josie Mae Penny - Daughter
Row 1 Plot 45
Robert Lewis Sparks
"Buster"
8-13-1913---------12-3-1977
Row 1 Plot 46
Lois Hickman Sparks
11-25-1917
Row 1 Plot 47
Sarah Katherine Sparks
5-30-1950-------12-20-1992
Row 1 Plot 48
Roy Dale Sparks
5-1-53
Row 1 Plot 49
Robert Lewis Sparks Jr.
"Bobby"
Row 1 Plot 52
Betty June Welch
8-6-1932-------10-3-1949
Betty June was the second child of Bishop and Myrtle Welch. Died
young from a head disorder.
Row 1 Plot 53
Myrtle Matthews Welch
2-21-1905-----
Myrtle was the daughter of Frank and Flavie Mathews one of the
older residents of Cross Roads.
Married Bishop Welch had four children, Willie Eugene, died as a
child, Betty June and Kenneth Frank and Barbra.
Row 1 Plot 54
Bishop Pulley Welch
3-17-1899---------5-4-1981
Son of W.F. and Mary E. Welch. Married Myrtle Matthews four children
was born to this union.
Row 1 Plot 57
Perry ( Scoot ) Trammell
Row 1 Plot 58
Johnnie Lee Simmons Trammell
7-2-1913--------2-20-1993
Johnnie Lee loved to talk, fish and to me she had the most
beautiful slender hands. Her hair was black and her skin was fair.
She and my Dad made a very good looking couple. The Lord blessed us
when He gave us such great parents. Moma never had any lugeries in
her life, only simple things, but she never complained. She did her
work with what she had. We kids always had three good meals a day,
clean house to live in and starched and ironed clothes to wear. When
we went into Athens, which was only one day each week, on Saturday,
we kids were allowed to go to a movie while the grown-ups did their
shopping. I remember being so proud of any new piece of clothing she
bought for me . At the end of our trips when we started home , Moma
made sure we had a treat of some sort, like a Grapette soda and a
hamburger, or a sack of big delicious apples, or a bag of sweet grapes.
Life was simple, but it was good.
by Mary Frances Trammell Turlington - Daughter
Row 1 Plot 59
Harold Alton Trammell
12-2-1911------6-10-56
Harold was the son of Perry and Jake Trammell of the Rome community. He
was a farmer and a rancher. At one time later in life he worked in
Athens for Jack Trimble Tire Co. Then he operated a filling station.
He married Johnnie Lee Simmons the daughter of Luke and Mary Simmons.
They had five children Mary Frances, Perry Luke, Joan, Harold Jr. ,and Jerry.
Harold and Johnnie Lee lived with her parents all of their marred life.
We kids called our parents "Jimmy and Pete " Until we were older then we called
them Moma and Daddy.
Harold had gorgeous red wavy red hair and was a handsome man. he was a good father
and working man. When the crops were laid by He would gather up all the family
and head for Main Lake for an all day outing. We would fish, swim, and cook-out.
It was devastating to loose my dad at such an early age.
By: Mary Frances Trammell Turlington - Daughter
Row 1 Plot 60
JoanTrammell Stinson
Row 1 Plot 61
Truman Stinson
Row 2 Plot 9
Fowler { Molly } Rhoads
9-25-1928---------11-24-1984
Row 2 Plot 10
Henry Rhoads
7-5-1875---------
Row 2 Plot 11
Pearl Rhoads
4-16-1885--------2-22-1938
Row 2 Plot 12
Morris Shepard Roads
Son of Henry and Pearl Rhoads.
Row 2 Plot 13
Josephine Rhoads
Daughter of Henry and Pearl Rhoads.
Row 2 Plot 14
Dora A. Rhoads
8-29-1913-------4-29-1915
Daughter of Henry and Pearl Rhoads.
Row 2 Plot 15
Elma Mae Rhoads
Daughter of Henry and Pearl Rhoads.
Row 2 Plot 16
Mary Lee Welch
11-5-1905-------9-18-1908
Daughter of Paul and Irene Welch.
Row 2 Plot 19
Elvis Rhoads
Son of Henry and Pearl Rhoads
Row 2 Plot 20
Albert Rhoads
Son of Pearl and Henry Rhoads
Row 2 Plot 21
Andrew Ward
8-13-1903-----
Row 2 Plot 22
N. J. Ward
6-12-1848-----11-25-1900
Nancy Jane Sherwood married John Henry Ward and reared a large
family in the Beck's Chapel community. Mrs. Ward was the first person
buried in the cemetery.
Row 2 Plot 23
John Henry Ward
1847--------1941
John Henry Ward's father was killed in the Civil War. His Mother moved
the family to Texas in an ox wagon and Mr.Ward homesteaded the land that
is still in the Ward family, owned by Morris Ward. After Mrs Ward died
he moved to the Springfield era. Jack Ward bought all of the home place.
One of the older settlers of Beck's Chapel. Mr. Ward visted our home
many times, He and his sister Sarah Jackson, but what I remember most is
the way he took part of the camp and brush arbor meetings at the church.
A.R.
Row 2 Plot 24
Arthur William Ward
" Boss "
8-25-1885------12-16-1980
Arthur Ward was a member of the Cross Roads Methodist Church where I
went to church. He played with me, but Moma said it was spoiling me.
His daugher Dora said he gave me the name of Dumples, I don't know
about that.
Row 2 Plot 27
Marshall Ward
1912--------1913
Row 2 Plot 29
Willie Mozelle Carrigan
1923-1929
Daughter of Willie and Irmon Carrigan.
Row 2 Plot 30
1899-----1926
Iva Irmon Hurbrough Carrigan
Wife of Willie Carrigan, mother of Pauline Farmer, Hazel Crist and Willie
Mozell" little Bill". I was told that she was diabetic and they went to
an ice cream supper. Aunt Irmon said she was going to eat some ice cream
if it killed her and it did.
Row 2 Plot 31
Willie Cole Carrigan
7-1-1895----8-31-1975
Willie married Iva Irmon Hurbrough, Had three children Pauline, Hazel
and Willie Mozell. He was my mother's brother, a farmer constable,
carpenter and a good man. He served in the army in 1918 finished his
basic training at Ft. Sam Houston and was sent to Florida to be shipped
to France when the war was over and they just sent him back home. I still
have his army issued shaving kit.
After his wife Irmon died in 1926, he later married Ora Christ, the
daughter of George and Della Christ. They lived together the rest of
his life.
Row 2 Plot 32
Margaret Ann Hurbrough
12-19- 1864------2-14-48
Row 2 Plot 33
S. W. Hurbrough
Died 3-22-1913 Age 53 Years
Husband of Margaret Ann.
Row 2 Plot 34
Minnie Jock
Wife of T. O. Jock.
Row 2 Plot 35
Tommy Lee Jock
1-18-1917----4-20-1917
Row 2 Plot 36
Betty Jane Hurbrough
1-29-1929-----2-29-1929
Row 2 Plot 37
Infant
Row 2 Plot 38
Ell Hubrough
1893-----1937
Row 2 Plot 39
Odie Hubrough
Private U. S. Army
12-24-1896-----12-28-1974
Row 2 Plot 40
Sam H. Hurbrough
Cpl. 16 Armored Eng. Bn.
W. W. 2 and Korea
11-18-1926-----1-26-1962
Row 2 Plot 41
Irene Ward Welch
"Aunt Patsy"
1-12-1873-----4-6-1963
Wife of Paul Welch. Attended the Methodist Church in Cross Roads for
many years, was a guest in our house many times. There were three
children born to this marriage, Gladys, George and Mary Lee who died
at the age of three.
Row 2 Plot 42
Paul Welch
9-19-1980-----10-3-1951
Son of W.F. and Mary Welch. Worked as ginner at Riddlesperger gin
for years.
Row 2 Plot 43
Deloris Irene Snapp
1929-----1965
Daughter of Gladys Hanks. Raised in Houston and don't know much about her.
Row 2 Plot 44
Gladys P. Welch Hanks
1-19-1910-----12-17-1982
Daughter of Paul and Irene Welch.
Row 2 Plot 45
Velma Ward Whittenberg
4-15- 1915
Velma married Haskell Whittenberg reared two children. Up to this point
has furnished all the Ward Information.
Row 2 Plot 46
Kate Murray Ward
7-8-1883-----2-27-1969
Born Menervay Catherine Murray
Married Jack Ward 11-5-1902
Mrs. Kate was a happy person, I have ate several meals at her house
while making syrup at their mill. She seemed to always pay attention
to the younger people. There were seven children born to this union.
Row 2 Plot 47
A. J. Ward
6-19-1881-----2-28-1966
This is a small part of history of my father, Andrew Jackson Ward,
better kown as Jack or Papa. Papa was one of several children born
to John Henry and Nancy Jane on June 19-1881. He was born and raised
on the land homesteaded by John Henry Ward (Grandpa), which is about
1 mile east of Beck's Chapel.
My family has many connections with Beck's Chapel community. My Grand
Mother, Nancy Jane Sherwood Ward was the first person burried in the
Beck's Chapel Cementary in 1900. My father married my mother Menervay
Catherine Murray on October 5-1902, in the Beck's Chapel Church. Their
first child was still bornand is burried in the cementary. Six other
children were born to this union: Watson 1905--1986, Mable 1907--1974,
Ruby 1909--1996, William1911--, Velma 1915--,and Vera 1919--. After
Marriage Jack and Kate moved to the homeplace, which Papa baught from
his brothers and sisters,and livedthere the rest of their lives. They
worked the land and establised as christian members of this comunity.
The children in this family were raised with christian teachings. Sunday
was a day of rest with no work ever being done. The family shared many
happy times togather, working and playing side by side. Kate and Jack's
home served as a place of shelter for many visiting ministers to the
comunity.In later years, Papa served as the worship leader at church and
he and Mama always enjoyed the annual clean-up day for the cementary. They
spent many hours taking care of the sick and in turn, were always visted
by many friends and neighbors. Thier lives demonstrated caring and giving
in service to others and established an example for others to follow.
Papa died in 1966 and Mama died in 1969 and both are buried in Beck's Chapel
Cementary, along with Mable, Ruby,and their husbands.
The descendents of this union are proud of the heritage left by these who have
gone before and continue to maintain the Ward land chosen by Grandpa Ward.
Submitted by Velma Ward Whittenberg
Daughter
Row 2 Plot 48
Mable Ward Reeves
Row 2 Plot 49
Homer Reeves
Row 2 Plot 50
Ruby Ward Hines
7-5-1909------
Row 2 Plot 51
Stonewall Jackson Hines
2-22-1908-----2-8-1989
Row 2 Plot 52
Margaret Wade Carrigan
1-24-1919-----10-7-1992
Row 2 Plot 53
L. W. Carrigan
" Harry "
2-19-1912-----7-20-1984
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Mrs. Tom E. Connelly
Row 2 Plot 59
Tom E. Connelly
Row 3 Plot 20
Shirley Riddlesperger
Row 3 Plot 23
Samuel Horton Riddlesperger Jr.
12-25-1907-------2-19-1908
Row 3 Plot 24
Mattie Celia Riddlesperger Jr.
10-17-1903-----10-15-1904
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Vera Anna Riddlesperger
12-4-1892------9-9-1905
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Carrie C. Riddlesperger
8-28-1867-----6-2-1936
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Samuel Horton Riddlesperger Sr.
8-8-1851-----1-28-1936
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Bulah Riddlesperger Moon
9-19-1879-------8-16-1966
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Allen Bond Moon
6-5-1884-----6-5-1940
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James Thomas Kelly
7-7-1926-----3-11-1927
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Willie A. Kelly
10-5-1901-----8-26-1990
Daughter of W. T. and Molly Williams.
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Harold A Kelly
2-17-1905-----5-6-1979
Husband of Willie A. Williams born in New York, New York.
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Jewell Helen Williams Melton
1911-----1978
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Molly H. Anding Williams
9-20-1879-----5-2-1922
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W. T. Williams
12-23-1870-----4-29-1928
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Florence Elizabeth Williams Willingham
1916
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Haskel Lloyd Willingham
Row 3 Plot 46
Florence Williams Willingham
Row 3 Plot 47
Willingham
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Willingham
Row 3 Plot 47
Willingham
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Willingham
Row 3 Plot 49
Willingham
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Nancy Horsley
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Clark Horsley
Row 3 Plot 52
Horsley
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Bethany Sparks Tanner
Daughter of J. N. and Julie Sparks.
Row 3 Plot 69
Tanner
Row 3 Plot 70
Tanner
Row 3 Plot 71
Tanner
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Mary Leona Henry
5-8-1873------3-25-1954
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C. W. Steward
5-5-1858-----10-8-1916
Row 4 Plot 18
Mr. Patract
Row 4 Plot 21
Izora Jock Hester Watts
Row 4 Plot 22
Marvin Reese Hester
Row 4 Plot 23
Wayne Hester
Row 4 Plot 24
Hester
Row 4 Plot 25
Ray Hester
Row 4 Plot 26
Hester
Row 4 Plot 27
Buddie Doyce Rainwater
2-12-1931-----!-24-1933
Small child of E. R. and Alice Anding Rainwater
Row 4 Plot 28
Alice Fayrene Anding Rainwater
8-1-1910-----11-19-1965
Row 4 Plot 29
Euel Raymond Rainwater
3-16-1904-----6-5-1985
Row 4 Plot 31
Williams Enelems Crawford
"Chuck"
2-25-1922-----3-18-1995
"Chuck" Crawford was born 2-25-1922 to Hubert E. and Minerva
Crawford in Hunt Co. He attended school in Quinlan and recieved
three diplomas from Cross Roads Defence School. He was a Machinist
and worked 50 years for Smallwood and Sons Machine Shop Chuck
married Elwanda Anding. This marriage Of 53 years, Two children
Calvis and Alvis. Two daughters-in-laws Sharen and Charlette, five
grandchildren Brent Clay, Misti Dawn, Crissy Rene, Shanna Lorrraine,
Chet Alvis.
He was a member of the Rollings Hills Bapt. Ch. for 43 years.
Row 4 Plot 32
Eleanor Elwanda Anding Crawford
9-13-1922-----
Daughter of Bud and Lillie Anding. Married William " Chuck"
Crawford had two children in this union of 53 years.
Row 4 Plot 33
Lillie Mills Anding
2-25-1893-----6-22-1956
Row 4 Plot 34
Buddie Anding
9-29-1887-----8-15-1946
Row 4 Plot 35
R. B. Anding
1-3-1929-----3-4-1929
Son of Bud and Lilly Anding.
Row 4 Plot 36
Lela W. Anding
6-29-1926-----8-25-1940
Daughter of Bud and Lilly Anding
Row 4 Plot 37
Ellen J. Fuller Anding
2-26-1916-----9-8-1998
Row 4 Plot 38
Douglas B. Anding
8-9-1914-----10-11-1984
Row 4 Plot 39
Jerry D. Anding
Row 4 Plot 44
Augustine Anding Bell
1919-----1998
Row 4 Plot 45
Bervin Bell
3-31-1917----9-27-1998
Son of James Walter and Martha Simmons Bell. Bervin was a member
of the Virginia Hills Baptist Church, American Quarterhorse Club
and the Bassmaster's Associaton. Worked for the Koon Creek Club
for 55 years.
Bervin married Augustine Anding the daughter of Bud and Lilly Mills
Anding, there were three children born to this marriage, Janis,
Ronnie, Jayna.
Row 4 Plot 47
Evelyn Anding Clayton
Row 4 Plot 48
Clayton
Row 4 Plot 49 Thrugh 58
B.R. Anding Family
Row 4 Plot 59
Bonnie Richardson Smith
Row 4 Plot 60
Boyce R. (Rance ) Anding
8-20-1931--------any minute now
Row 4 Plot 61
Patricia Pollard
Row 4 Plot 62
Geraldine Pollard
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Artie Goodgame Cooey
11-28-1934-----
Row 5 Plot 7
Rev. A. J.Cooey
9-6-1925-----5-6-1976
Row 5 Plot 8
James A. Goodgame
10-19-1930------11-30-1930
Row 5 Plot 9
Hubert R. Goodgame
1-25-1900-----7-1-1967
Row 5 Plot 10
Pairlee R. Trice Goodgame
1908-----1980
Row 5 Plot 11
Gilbert A. Trice
-----5-17-1964
Row 5 Plot 12
Elizabeth A. Trice
-----6-6-1952 age 66 years 1 mo. 12 days
Row 5 Plot 13
Rose Wilson
Row 5 Plot 14
Fanny Farmer
Little is known about this man, he was working for the Doddle-Bug
ranch. I was told he always carried a gun and whip. Mrs. Lilly
Anding told this story: Bob Beck had a bull that would fight and
he sold him to Mr. Smith who owned Doodle-Bug, when Fanny came after
the bull he just opened the gate with them telling him that the bull
would fight. when Fanny walked through the gate the bull lowered his
head Fanny cut him on the nose, with the cracker on his whip the bull
shook his head and Fanny struck him on the nose again making the same
gash longer. The bull turned away from him and Fanny drove him home
with no trouble. My daddy said he asked to be burried at Darbone a
place in Anderson Co. in the Saddler's pasture.
A.R.
Row 5 Plot 18
Unkown
Row 5 Plot 19
Emma Jane Burns Walker
1-11-1845-----1-20-1908
Row 5 Plot 20
Charles F. Walker
8-1-1847-----12-23-1903
Row 5 Plot 21
Emma Swain
Row 5 Plot 22
Lloyd Swain
Row 5 Plot 23
Armanda Lee Morgan
11-4-1887------
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Josie Mae Sparks Penny Whitman Penny
I , Josie Sparks Penny, like VelmaWhittenberg, can remember so
mamy memories of Beck's Chapel. I was born to Julie Ann Beck
Sparks and Jordan Neal Sparks. I had one brother, Robert Lewis
Sparks, 8 years older than my self, and one sister, Bethany Sparks
Tanner, twelve years younger. The place where I was born was very
near the church and school. My Dad was a stewart in the Curch for
many years, and we had the preachers in our home many times. I
always felt that I was very lucky, fortunate little girl because I
just about had two homes. my uncle Luke "Coot " Simmons and Aunt
Mary "Girlie"was indeed my second home. Uncle Coot and Aunt Girlie
had two Daughters. One expired before my time was burried at Willow
Springs.Thier other daughter, Johnnie Lee Simmons Trammell and I
were very close. Whenever she wanted to go somewhere, Uncle Coot and
Aunt Girile would usually get me to go with her. She was eight years
older than me Until her death we remained the best of friends. I was
a very tomboyish type of girl who loved to ride horses, fish and hunt.
Uncle Coot would let me ride to the pasture and help with the cows, He
also had a mule named " Booger Red ".I remember the basketball court,
the old dirt one. Alvis "Stump" Goodgame, Edward Powell, Watson Ward,
Johnnie "Pat " Goodgame, Earnest Carrigan, Orval Anding, And others
always playing so hard. This little church in the wild wood was very
instrumental in my having faith in God. It will always be home to me.
I remember stringing pop corn, making paper chains to trim our big cedar
Chrismas tree. the larger children in school would helpput tin candle
holders on the tree forlights, after all was done and before school was
let out for the holidays, we would have a large comunity affair,with gifts,
a school play, etc.
One thing can remember vividly was the old Jacket wood stove. Some one
who was mischevious would drop a piece of crayola crayonon the heater and
the smell would would nearly take your breath away from fumes. Also I
remember for pumishment some would be put into the cloak room, stood in a
cornerand for severe punishment made to sit under the teacher's desk.
Imagine that happening that happening today. I rememberstuding while one
class eas doing their oral work or tapping on the blackboarddoing math.one
chore everyone wanted to do was "dust the erasers"or get fire wood. any
thing to get out of class work. Can ant one relateto any more than that for
"fond memories?" During our younger days,there werepeople travling through
the country side in wagons people called them "Gypsys" Once I recall, two
bands of these Gypsyies camped by the basketball court. We had a large peach
tree across the road and they strippedabout every peach from it.Then my Dad
heard the chickens in our chicken house squaking. He got his old Twelve
Guage went out and caught them. My Dad gave them two hens and a dozen eggs
told them by daylight to be out of sight. Sure enough by school time they
were gone.
Row 5 Plot 25
Clifton A. Penny Sr.
6-11-1916-----4-1-1954
Row 5 Plot 26
Clifton A. Penny Jr.
3-7-1940-----1-3-1953
Row 5 Plot 27
Baby Girl Penny
Glenda Louise
11-24-1943-----11-24-1943
Row 5 Plot 28
Sandra Penny
Row 5 Plot 30
Mark Bates
Row 5 Plot 31
Arthur Forest Whitman
5-30-1926-----9-21-1972
Son of James Columbus and Iva Johnnie Adams Whitman. Forest and
his wife Josie Mae played games once or twice a week with me and
my wife for many years. Forest was the sixth child of the family,
Frances Married Ernest Arthus.James Talmadge ( next plot ).
Frank Edwin 1-3-1922---april 11-1925 ,buried at Malakoff , City
Cementary. Charles Russel 4-1-1923---2-11-1966 buried Malakoff,
Married Julie Mae Vieregge Carter had one child. Charlie in the
army during W. W. 2 1942--1945 he served in England, France, Germany
and Belgium. He was in the tank batallion. Major battle was "The
Battle Of The Bulge ". He faught in other engagements, but I don't
remenber them. One story I remenber was a German fighter plane came
over every evening straffing and they called him " old bed check
Charlie". Gladys married my brother Alvis Rainwater. There five boys
born to this union. Forest . Mattie Sue married Bobby G. Selmon.
Martha Cleon married Daniel V. Cannon.
Row 5 Plot 32
James Talmedge Whitman
2-7-1920------1-16-1997
Son of James C. and Iva Johnnie Adams Whitman. Served 30 years
in Armed Forces.
A vetern of W. W. 11 and the Korean Conflict Master Sargent
Whitman' s career began at Fort Bliss, Texas in March 1942. He
served Ireland, England and the contient of Europe and was a member
of a Communications team with the 6th British Airborn which laid a
glider drop across the Rhine prior to the "Battle Of The Bulge ".
Dischared to civilian life in 1945, he worked for the St. Southeastern
Railroad, Texas Division, and operated a farm in the vicinity of
Cross Roads Texas, But in 1952, He was recalled to active duty. Since
then, Army duty has carried him to many parts of the world, fron Turkey
to the island of Okinawa. Before being assigned to Seneca in 1960 he
was stationed at Sandia Base, New Mexico.
J. T. Retired from the sercice June 22, 1966 s on active reserve untill
June, 22 1976, completing 30 years active service. J. T. was awarded the
Bronze Star he landed by glider on the east bank of the Rhine north-east
0f Wesel in enemy territory and while under intense enemy fire, assisted
in setting up radio contact and maintained untill ground contact was
established.
By Sue Selmon - Sister
Row 5 Plot 33
Mary Timmons
Row 5 Plot 34
Timmons
Row 5 Plot 35
Timmons
Row 6 Plot 8
Louise Carrigan
Small daughter of Harry and Margaret Carrigan.
Row 6 Plot 9
John Henry Carrigam
2-7-1910-----11-16-1958
Tec. 5 38 Staging Area Co. W.W. Two
Row 6 Plot 10
Samuel W. Carrigan
1-7-1876-----11-1-47
Row 6 Plot 11
Mrs. Charles Bradley Carrigan
Row 6 Plot 12
Gladys Weeks Carrigan
Row 6 Plot 13
Earnest Carrigan
1908-----1983
Row 6 Plot 17
James W. Moon
11-23-1886-----1-19-1913
Camp 452 W. O. W.
Row 6 Plot 22
Dorthy Riddlesperger Dickerson
1899----1981
Dora Ward Riddlesperger
1875-----1968
"Aunt Dode"
Row 6 Plot 24
J. D. W. Riddlesperger
1867-----1903
Row 6 Plot 25
Jake I. Walker
12-14-1904-----12-14-1904
Row 6 Plot 26
Preston Walker
10-1-1903------1-4-1904
Row 6 Plot 30
Luiza Wright
3-16-1891-----6-3-1926
Row 6 Plot 31
Donald A. Wright
4-8-1885-----7-16-1964
Row 6 Plot36
Mittie Anding Shelton
2-24-1882-----12-1-1959
My mother was` born in the Beck's Chapel community, the daughter
of Rance Anding. One of Five girls and one son and Mary Clark
The daughters were Jersha Anding Pierce , Josephine Anding Beck,
Mollie Anding Williams, Mittie Anding Shelton, Lena Anding Barton
and Bud Anding. Mittie married Sam Houston Shelton 1907. Three
Daughters were born to this union. Mable Ann, Nubul, and Tennie Mae
Shelton. Tennie Mae married Harris Ballow and there were three
childern, two girles and one son. Harris is buried at Oaklawn In
Athens and Tinnie Mae will be too.
From This Is My Life
By Tinnie Mae Shelton Ballow - Daughter
Row 6 Plot 37
Sam H. Shelton
10-10-1876-----8-8-1961
I knew Sam all my life, I was born in Cross Roads next door to
him, but I never knew very much about him untill I started this
book. Sam was probally one of the desendants from the oldest
settlers in the country. Born to W. S. and Milinda Scott Shelton
Only eleven years after the civil war and his father was killed
when a limb fell from a tree he was resting under when Sam was
only eight years old. W. S. Shelton served in Co. C. Sloan's
Texas Rangers C.S.A. Saw a lot of action during the Civil War,
to die peacefully resting under a shade tree only in 1884. The
Scotts settled on land from the state.
Row 6 Plot 38
Mable Shelton Barton
1909-----1939
Oldest daughter of Sam and Mittie Shelton. Married Benton Barton.
Died at an early age of leakage of the heart.
My oldest sister, Mable Ann, was beautiful, with olive skin, big
brown eyes, and waist lenght, straight dark hair. I often wished
I had been as pretty as she was, or as dutifuland as caring as my
middle sister.
From This Is My Life by
Tinnie Mae Shelton Ballow
Row 6 Plot 39
Lee J. Mooney
9-15-1896-----1-20-1929
A flower that faded too soon
Erected by Stevie Crist
Row 6 Plot 51
Minnie Elizabeth Johntson
2-2-1891-----11-23-1981
Row 6 Plot 52
Mattie Fade Rachel
1-18-1914-----
Row 6 Plot 53
Hobert Rachel
3-10-1907-----2-9-1976
Row 6 Plot 54
Navada Mae Fade Thomas
Row 6 Plot 55
Elmer Clannon Thomas
7-24-1905-----2-3-1975
Row 7 Plot 9
Manley
-----$-19-1967
Age 73 years
Row 7 Plot 11
Moser
Row 7 Plot 13
Minnie Leech
1878-----1928
Row 7 Plot 18
Paula B. Julian
5-14-1950-----1-14-1950
Infant daughter of V. H. Jullian
Row 7 Plot 20
Minnie V. Moon
10-11-1879-----4-21-1957
Row 7 Plot 21
Rev. B. F. Moon
12-30-1868-----11-21-1930
Row 7 Plot 22
J. D. Arthus
Son of Jim Arthus
Row 7 Plot 23
Gordon R. Moon 1909-----2-25-1912
Son of B. F. Moon
Row 7 Plot 24
Unkown
Row 7 Plot 25
Unkown
Row 7 Plot 26
Bertha A. Jackson
6-26-1888-----10-31-1904
Daughter of D. A. and Sarah Jackson
Row 7 Plot 27
John L. Jackson 11-4-1893-----5-26-1910
Son of D.A. and Sarah Jackson
Row 7 Plot 28
Daniel A. Jackson
1-31-1848-----1-22-1928
Row 7 Plot 29
Sarah E. Ward Jackson
9-14-1859-----4-16-1941
Row 7 Plot 30
Bill Runnels
Row 7 Plot 31
Geneva Arthus
1928-----1932
Row 7 Plot 32
Leona Simmons Arthus
1909-1997
Row 7 Plot 33
Reagon Arthus
5-5-1908----3-29-1978
Row 7 Plot 35
Unkown
Row 7 Plot 36
Thelma Gladys Hurbrough Fade
5-12-1903-----9-9-1943
Row 7 Plot 37
Charlie B. Fade
3-24-1848-----7-19-1934
Row 7 Plot 38
Baby Fade
Row 7 Plot 39
Arthur Fade
Row 7 Plot 40
Willis Fade
11-15-1854------1-1-1929
Row 7 Plot 41
Susie Fade
1-22-1868-----3-5-1926
Row 7 Plot 42
Alma K. Welch Fade
10-25-1896-----8-8-1992
Row 7 Plot 43
Joel F. Fade
6-1-1893-----2-24-1981
Row 7 Plot 44
Robert E. Evans
10-19-1927-----5-14-1977
Row 7 Plot 45
Betty Fade Evans Unmarked
Row 7 Plot 46
Jewel Majorie Fade Hardin
7-2-1919--------1-29-1990
Row 7 Plot 47
Garland P. Hardin
7-26-1912-----4-29-1982
Cpl. u. s. Army W. W. Two
Row 7 Plot 66
S. Gene Thomas
11-20-1933-----10-28-1989
Row 8 Plot 15
Ray Smith
Row 8 Plot 20
Rainwater
Row 8 Plot 21
Albert Cole Rainwater
"Dumples"
7-15-1931--------One of these days
Row 8 Plot 22
Joe Nell Snowden Pennington
2-16-1945-----3-17-1994
Row 8 Plot 23
Jim T. Snowden
4-15-1895----10-31-1960
Row 8 Plot 24
Wofford Arthus
Row 8 Plot 25
Ocie Sherman Rainwater
1892-----1982
Row 8 Plot 26
Maudie Pearl Simmons Rainwater
1893-----1879
Row 8 Plot 27
Baby Boy Rainwater
Row 8 Plot 28
Myrtle Alford Rainwater
Row 8 Plot 30
Albert Monroe Rainwater
11-22-1857-----6-28-1909
Row 8 Plot 31
Renia Nix Rainwater
11-9-1867-----4-2-1947
My grandmother was a very stern unsmiling woman. I
can't remember her showing any affection to any one,
maybe it was the hardtimes of raising small children
on her own, maybe it was her Indian blood or nature
(one-fourth Chatow and one eight Cherokee). I am told
her daddy was a cruel vindictive man, but she always
had tea cakes in my life time. She lived with an "old
maid daughter whom we called Auntie They lived off what
they made picking , and hoeing cotten and a garden,
sometimes she would season her boiled her vegitables with
hickory and walnut goodies. Auntie died with a brain tumor
at home a long agony. The sons and daughters- in- laws were
wondering who would keep Grandma after Auntie died, but she
was gathering eggs when a copper head bit her on the hand.
Never would she call a doctor so she drank what whiskey she
had and went to bed, and had a stroke a few days later and
died. She was laying on a straw matress, probaly about the
same as she was born on. When I think back on my grandmother
I wonder if I had of had as a hard life as she had how bitter
would I have been.
by Albert Rainwater grandson
Row 8 Plot 32
Hallie Pearl Rainwater
11-3-1888-----4-19-1947
My Aunt Hallie was an old maid by choice because she
had to take care of her mother. she had a dry sense
of humor, she made bread from everlasting yeast,
so don't run in the house or slam any doors. She Died
with a brain tumor at home. It was hard to watch her
waste away to nothing.
by A. R. nephew
Another thing that stands out in my memories is one of
Miss Hallie Rainwater, always walking, rain or shine to
church everytime the doors were open for church or
Sundayschool.
Josie May Sparks Penny
Row 8 Plot33
Margie E. Jackson Mills
1-16-1886-----7-21-1968
Row 8 Plot 34
Alonzo C. Mills
4-25-1882-----10-12-1957
Row 8 Plot 35
Ardis Mills
Son of Alonzo and Margie Mills
Row 8 Plot 36
Pauline Mills
4-4-1921-----5-7-1923
Row 8 Plot 37
Hazel F. Mills
1-1-1923-----11-7-1924
Daughted of A. C. and Margie Mills
Row 8 Plot 45
Marvin L. Hester
1936-----1996
Row 8 Plot 46
Odessa Jock
"Buddin"
6-3-1919-----12-19-1944
Row 8 Plot 47
Navada Hurbrough Jock
"Tuck"
19-2-1895-----11-20-1972
Row 8 Plot 48
Henry Jock
11-7-1872-----2-5-1960
Missed spelled on tombstone
Row 8 Plot 62
Carl Brian Bishop
Born and died 5-30-1971
Row 9 Plot 15
Mrs. Bilbro
Row 9 Plot 16
Clifton Thomas
!925-----1928
Row 9 Plot 18
Geneva Irene Pinrest
Row 9 Plot 19
Bennie Helen Anthony
Row 9 Plot 20
Jimmy Frances Snowden
Row 9 Plot 21
Mable Arthus Deuley
Row 9 Plot 22
Earnest Franklin Arthus
9-13-1939-----10-17-1941
Row 9 Plot 26
Nubel Drucilla Shelton Cannon
7-19-1811-----
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Kermit Leeroy Cannon
10-17-1910-----7-14-1989
Row 9 Plot 28
Ella Eugene Cannon
8-4-1893-----9-22-1974
Row 9 Plot 29
W. W. Cannon
6-11-1876-----9-9-1921
Row 9 Plot 30
W. Earnest Cannon
9-5-1901-----10-28-1972
Row 9 Plot 31
Vernie B. Cannon
5-9-1905------------
Row 9 Plot 33
Ronald Lynn Cannon
2-11-1954-----6-19-1976
Row 9 Plot 34
Mary Rozell Cannon
6-27-1931-----11-12-1998
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Rozell , married Bill Cannon.
Row 9 Plot 36
J. B. Mills
1856-----1933
Row 9 Plot 40
Boy Carrol
B&D 12-10-1918
Baby of Ponder and Christena Bomer Carrol.
Row 9 Plot 41
Christina Bomer Carrol
Died 12-10-1918
Married Ponder Carrol March 30-1918, but died of the flu
epidimic and child birth while her husband was service in
France during W. W. War 1.
Row 9 Plot 42
Baby Carrol
Stillborn baby of Ponder Carrol and second wife a Kenner.
Row 9 Plot 43
Martha Bomer
Row 9 Plot 44
J.C. Bomer
Row 9 Plot 51
Lacy Washington
Row 9 Plot 61
Ralph Lee Galespy
Row 9 Plot 62
Galespy
Row 9 Plot 63
Galespy
Row 9 Plot 64
Galespy
Row 9 Plot 65
Galespy
Row 10 Plot 15
Norma Jean Ward
7-7-1935------5-6-1940
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ward.
Row 10 Plot 16
A. J. Ward
6-19-1941-----5-26-1943
Son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ward.
Row 10 Plot 17
Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ward.
Row 10 Plot 18
Artie Hanna Ward
11-8-1915-----
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James William Ward
11-8-1911-----
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Derl Cannon
Row 10 Plot 29
Derl Cannon
Row 10 Plot 30
Foster Riddlesperger
6-24-1891------12-22-1961
Foster Riddlesperger lived his entire life in Henderson Co,
Beck's Chapel comunity. He was a God fearing man, hard working
man who made his living by farming a small farm,ekeing a living
for five children and two step-children. There was a saying that
he thought twice before saying something then decided not to say
it at all. He loved his church Beck's Chapel Methodist and after
learning to play a pump organ through a correnspondince was the
organ player for many, many years.
by Doris Riddlesperger Aaron
Row 10 Plot 31
Mattie Mae Fade Riddlesperger
8-19-1896-----4-13-1975
Mattie Riddlesperger was born in San Saba County and came to
Henderspn Co. as a young girl. She was married to Wofford Arthus
who Died leaving her with two small children (Mable and Eugene)
to raise in a time when sucha burdon was almost impossible. She
later Married Foster Riddlesperger and together theyhad five living
(one stillborn ) children. She was a tipical house wife wifeof
the day, including raising a garden and helping in the field when
needed and possible. She was a dedicated wife and mother with a
ready smile and good sense of humor. She loved her church, where
she taught Sunday School and cared for people in the comunity.
by Doris Riddlesperger Aaron
Row 10 Plot 32
Eugene F. Arthus
1951-----1952
Row 10 Plot 33
Katherine Arthus
1941-----1952
Row 10 Plot 35
Vera Lee Yarbrough Arthus
1923-----1952
Ricky Lee Arthus
1952
Eugene E. Arthus
1918----1952
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Foster A. Riddlesperger
2-20-1926-----11-29-1952
Foster Adrain Riddlesperger was the oldest son of Foster
and Mattie Riddlesperger. He lived most of his life in the
Beck's Chaprl Comunity, share cropped a few years before
serving in the service during the Korean war. Shortly after
getting out of the service he began working in Houston at the
ship yard. One weekend as he and his half brother, Eugene
Arthus and family were comming home for a visit they were in
a tragic car wreck. Adrain, Eugene, his wife and three of their
four children were killed.
by Doris Riddlesperger Aaron
Row 10 Plot 61
Ralph Lee Galespy
Row 10 Plot 62
Galespy
Row 10 Plot 63
Galespy
Row 10 Plot 64
Galespy
Row 10 Plot 65
Glaspy
Row 10 Plot 65
James Lee Glaspy
1917-----1989
Row 11 Plot 35
Margaret Strange
Row 11 Plot 36
Strange
Row11 Plot 37
Strange
Row 11 Plot 39
Mike Crist
Row 11 Plot 40
Mike Crist
Row 11 Plot 41
Lawrence Lee Crist
1928-----1996
Row 11 Plot 42
Lawrence Stephen Crist
PN3 U.S. Navy
10-5-1957-----4-4-1989
Row 11 Plot 43
Nellie Mooney Crist (McCreary)
7-16-1898-----4-5-1983
Row 11 Plot 44
Stephen Houston Crist
6-22-1895-----11-13-1945
Row 11 Plot 46
Michael Shane Crist
12-28-1973-----12-29-1973
Son of Tony and Charlette Crist. Died a few hours after
birth with a lung disorder.
Row 11 Plot 50
Hazel Lee Carrigan Crist
$-30-1921------4-20-1988
Row 11 Plot 51
William Maury Crist
7-14-1915-----
Row 11 Plot 60
Geoffrey Ian Geddie
Row 12 Plot 19
James Clinton Thornton
12-12-1922-----2-8-1991
RT 2 U.S. Navy
W.W. 2
Row 12 Plot 29
Ike Vernon Beck
1911-----1990
Row 12 Plot 32
Margaret Strange
Row 12 Plot 33
Strange
Row 12 Plot 34
Strange
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Strange
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Strange
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Strange
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Strange
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Strange
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Strange
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Row 12 Plot 44 Ring
Row 12 Plot 45
Willie Jo Welch Ring
5-16-1924-----
Row12 Plot 46
Sammie Ring
9-11-1923-----10-6-1983
Row 12 Plot 47
Hubert H. Welch
6-245-1914-----4-13-1994
PHM3 U. S. Navy W.W. 2
Row 12 Plot 48
Clyde Ennis Welch
1906-----1938
Row 12 Plot 49
Henry G. Welch
10-25-1875-----1-1-1957
Row 12 Plot 50
Eva Hubrough Welch
2-21-1887-----3-8-1969
Row 12 Plot 51
Lillian F. Welch Stockard
1-4-1909-----
Row 12 Plot 52
Johnnie F. Stockard
1-14-1916-----
Row 12 Plot 65
Craig Gartside
Row 12 Plot 66
Billie Jo Palmer Gartside
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Ruby Moon Palmer
11-15-1901-----4-9-1980
Row 12 Plot 68
John O. "Pat" Palmer
4-20-1896-----5-22-1963
Row 12 Plot 73
Don W. Estes
5-5-1930-----4-17-1992
CMCO U.S. Navy Vietnam
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Margaret Strange
Row 14 Plot 34
Strange
Row Plot 35
Strange
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Strange
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Strange
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Strange
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Strange
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Strange
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Elizabeth A. Glasgow Arthus (Sketter)
7-27-1934-----
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Loy D. Arthus (Bub)
2-19-1935-----6-4-1992
Row 14 Plot 57
Effie E. Litchfield Moon
2-11-21-----
Row14 Plot 58
Wade W. Moon Sr.
10-10-1915-----10-12-1986
Pvt. U.S. Army W.W. 2
Row 14 Plot 59
Anne L. Moon
12-17-1908-----5-2-1986
Row 14 Plot 60
I. Ray Moon
5-15-1905-----9-21-1992
Sally Moon
6-24-1978-----
Row 14 Plot 65
Hortense Bell
Row 14 Plot 66
Foster R. Bell
Row 14 Plot 67
Lespie J. Bell
In his early years Lespie lived in areas around what is
kown as Sand Spring His parents, Thomas and Mattie Parker
Bell, and several other family members rest in the Shelby
Chapel Cementary.
Lespie served in the army during W. W. 1 and would occasionlly
talk about his training in San Antonia and traveling across the
country on the troop train.
Farming was his life's work and he worked from dawn to dark. All
his farm animals were tended with care and were gentle as pets.
He was a gentle, good and kind man.
By Hortense Bell - Daughter
Row 14 Plot 68
Ruby Riddlesperger Bell
Lespie and Ruby Riddlesperger were both Henderson Co.
natives. Ruby was a resident of the county her entire life and
most of the time lived in the Beck's Chapel community where she
was born to Sam and Carrie Walker Riddlesperger. They were married
December 11,1919. In her younger years, Ruby was greatly impressed
by a cousin who was a physician and developed a strong interest in
medicine and tending the ill. She became a good practical nursefor
many years was able to be of help to many families during serious
illness. Ruby also active in thelocal church. She enjoyed singing
the old hymns, was a Sunday School teacher and was active in theLadies
Aid ( now known as the United Methodist Women ). Almost without fail
when the doors were open for church and other community actives, Ruby,
Lespie and the family was there.
Ruby pieced and quilted many quilts providing the coversto keep
the family warm on cold winter nights. Her quilts were beautiful works
of art as well as utilitarian. She enjoyed participating in quilting bees.
She was a good seamstress and made most all of the family clothing, and
sometimes helped neighbors with sewing. These things she needed to do always
received first attention. However it was a real, special treat when she had
an opportunity to do embroidery, crochet tatting patience was a characteristic.
Once she selected the finest white flour sacks she had and by hand embroidery
created beautiful eyelet material for blouses for her girls and, when she
made a mistake, she didn't attempt to "gloss it over", she ripped out and did
it again.
As all farm families those days, Ruby and Lespie had gardens each year
to provide a large portion of their food. Come late fall, there were many, many
beautiful jars of canned vegetables, fruits, jams and jellies. they all ways
raised chickens and hogs also for family food and of course, and had milk cows.
Always a topic of conversation in those days when families visited one another
was whether they had any little chicks, calves, how the garden was doing.
Hortense Bell - Daughter
Row 18 Plot 2
Heather Lee Ann Walker
Row 18 Plot 55
Delores ( Dinky ) Simmons
Row 18 Plot 56
Dulas Crist Welch
8-12-1917-----
Row 18 Plot57
George Welch
4-5-1913-----5-26-1994
Row 18 Plot 58
Lynn Casey
Row 18 Plot 59
Lola Shelton Casey Welch
Lola ( Pete) Shelton was born to George and Viola Boyd Shelton.
They were Farmers and lived in the Cross Roads era all their lives.
Lola married Harold Casey, and three children Don, Lynn and Bill.
Pete's family were some of the older settlers in the Cross Roads area.
Row 18 Plot 60
Robert E. Welch
9-22-1911--------5-26-1995
Son of Henry and Eva Ward Welch, born in the Beck' s Chapel
area, farmed and worked in the oil-field, most of his young life.
Joined the National Guard 8-2-1921, enlisted into the Army
10-15-1942 and was discharged 11-8 1945 at Fort Sam Houston.
He was tank driver. A shell hit his tank and burst his ear drum.
Battles and champains were Naples, Faggia, Rome, Anzio and North
Africa.
Decorations and citations were E.A.M.E. Campaign Medal with four
Bronze Stars, Good Conduct, Victories Ribbon,1 service stripe and
4 overseas bars.
Robert's parents were Henry and Eva Brooks Welch. They were farmers.
Robert was raised around Beck's Chapel and Athens. Robert was married
to Katherine Foster. They had one son Bobby Wayne, and divorced.
Robert married Lola Shelton Casey 1-10-1956, no children in this union.
Row 18 Plot 61
Bill Casey
Row18 Plot 70
Barbara Boyd Farmer
Row 18 Plot 71
O. W. Farmer Jr.
Row 18 Plot 72
G. Pauline Carrigan Farmer
2-12-1920-----2-21-1996
Row 18 Plot 73
Otha Willis Farmer Sr.
6-29-1909-----12-11-1974
Row 18 Plot 74
Iva Lou Farmer Gross
Maiden Name Index
A
Alford Myrtle Rainwater Row 8 Plot 28
Anding Alice Fayrene Rainwater Row 4 Plot 28
Anding Augustine Bell Row 4 Plot 54
Anding Elonora Elwanda Crawford Row 4 Plot 32
Anding Josephine Beck Row 1 Plot 41
Anding Mittie Shelton Row 6 Plot 36
Anding Molly H, Williams Row 3 Plot 40
B.
Beck Julia Ann Sparks Row 1 Plot 43
Beck Mary V. Simmons Row 1 Plot 39
Burns Emma Jane Walker Row 5 Plot 19
C.
Carrigan Edith Lucille Rainwater Row 1 Plot 15
Carrigan G. Pauline Farmer Row 18 Plot 72
Carrigan Hazle Lee Crist Row 11 Plot 50
Crist Dulas W elch Row 18 Plot 56
F.
Fade Betty Evans Row 7 Plot 46
Fade Jewel Majorie Hardin Row 7 Plot 47
Fade Mattie Mae Riddlesperger Row 10 Plot 31
Fade Mattie Rachael Row 6 Plot 54
Fade Navada Mae Thomas Row 6 Plot 52
G.
Glasgow Elizabeth A. Arthus Row 14 Plot 48
Goodgame Artie Cooey Row 5 Plot 6
H.
Hanna Artie Ward Row 10 Plot 18
Hanks Deloris Irene Snapp Row 2 Plot 43
Hester Alva Carrigan Row 1 Plot 7
Hickman Lois Sparks Row 1 Plot 46
Hubrough Eva Welch Row 12 Plot 50
Hubrough Thelma Gadys Fade Row 7 Plot 36
Hubrough Iva Irmon Row 2 Plot 30
Hubrough Navada Row 8 Plot 47
J.
Jackson Margie Mills Row 8 Plot 33
K.
L.
LaRoue Sarah Tolbert Row 1 Plot 22
Litchfield Effie Moom Row 14 Plot 57
M.
Mathews Myrtle Welch Row 1 Plot
Mills Lilly Anding Row 4 Plot 33
Moon Ruby M. Palmer Row 12 Plot 67
Mooney Nellie Crist Row 11 Plot 43
Murray Kate Ward Row 2 Plot 46
N.
Nix Rene Rainwater Row 8 Plot 31
R.
Rainwater Elmadeen King Row 1 Plot 17
Riddlesperger Bulah Moon Row 3 Plot 29
Riddlesperger Dorthy Dickerson Row 6 Plot 22
Rozell Mary Cannon Row 9 Plot 34
S.
Sherwood Nancy Jane Ward Row 2 Plot 22
Simmons Johnnie Lee Trammell Row 1 Plot 58
Simmons Leona Arthus Row 7 Plot 32
Simmons Maudie Pearl Rainwater Row 8 Plot 26
Shelton Mable Barton Row 6 Plot 38
Shelton Nubal Drucilla Cannon Row 9 Plot 26
Shelton Lola Welch (Pete) Row 18 Plot 59
Snowden Joe Nell Pennington Row 8 Plot 22
T.
Trice Pairlee Goodgame Row 5 Plot 10
W.
Wade Margaret Carrigan Row 2 Plot 52
Ward Dora Riddlesperger Row 6 Plot 23
Ward Irene Welch Row 2 Plot 41
Ward Mable Reeves Row 2 Plot 48
Ward Sarah Jackson Row 7 Plot 29
Ward Velma Whittenberg Row 2 Plot 45
Weeks Gladys Carrigan Row 6 Plot 14
Welch Alma K. Fade Row 7 Plot 42
Welch Gladys Hanks Row 3 Plot 44
Welch Lillian F. Stockard Row 12 Plot 51
Welch Willie Jo Ring Row 12 Plot 45
Y.
Yourbrough Vera Lee Arthus Row 10 Plot 35
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