CAMPGROUND CEMETERY
Nancy Rushing Marker at Campground
Campground Cemetery is the major cemetery serving the Garrett Community of Decatur County, Tennessee. Along with Bear Creek and Duke's Chapel (in Henderson County), it also serves the Beacon Community. The cemetery is located at Campground Cumberland Presbyterian Church which formed in 1841. This cemetery probably is older and may have originated as a Rushing family cemetery. The cemetery is indicated on the U.S.G.S. Scotts Hill quadrangle (1986).
Campground Cemetery appears to be well maintained. However, there are two major problems. At one time there were many fieldstones here, particularly near the southwest corner of the part of the cemetery enclosed by the driveway loop constructed in the late 1980s. I remember playing among them in the early 1960s out near the cedar trees marking the graves for Nancy Rushing and Calvin Rushing. Many of the remaining fieldstones have been laid flat and are now disappearing. Some of the older graves in the cemetery most likely have been lost to new burials. The other problem is that the older marble markers at some time (probably early 1960s) were cleaned by sandblasting. The sand blasting damaged the surfaces of the markers and exposed then to accelerated erosion. Now many names are inscriptions are almost unreadable. Some can be identified only by comparing barely readable bits of dates with a record made in 1976. Of all nineteenth century cemeteries in the area, the nineteenth century markers here are in the worst condition.
David Donahue recorded Campground Cemetery May 20, 1990; updated in about September 1997; and checked and updated it in December 2003. Margaret Alexander and Blanche Tuten recorded Campground Cemetery July 20, 1976. Their record appears in Decatur County, Tennessee Cemetery Records by the Captain Nathaniel A. Wesson Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Parsons, Tennessee, 1984, pp. 92-111. Reference is made to this earlier record where appropriate.
Aaron, Hessie E., June 17, 1900-May 13, 1951, "Mother"
Aaron, Gilbert O., June 8, 1893-July 25, 1958, "Father"
Alexander, W. Floyd, May 20, 1901-Sept. 26, 1993
Alexander, Mary E., Mar. 9, 1915-Aug. 12, 1997
Alexander, William T., Dec. 19, 1921-June 15, 1997, military marker as footstone "Sgt US Army World War II"
Alexander, Laurinda D., Oct. 27, 1924-____, "Married Nov. 20, 1948" "Our children: Terry L. and Leigh Ann" [she may be daughter of Oma Lee and James Ellis Dennison, whose double marker is adjacent]
Bagby, W. L., Mar. 27, 1869-Dec. 25, 1875, "Son of J. L. & M. F. Bagby"
Bell, Nannie E., July 29, 1845-July 13, 1925, "Wife of C. G. Ellis"
Bennett, Jessie A., Jan. 4, 1884-Sept. 7, 1884, "Son of W. J. & L. R. Bennett"
Bennett, Marian L., Aug. 17, 1879-Oct. 5, 1884, "Son of W. J. & L. R. Bennett"
Bennett, Maud A., Mar. 27, 1889-Apr. 5, 1889, "Dau. of W. J. & L. R. Bennett"
Bennett, Mollie, Sept. 28, 1875-Nov. 20, 1953
Blount, Elias, Nov. 16, 1793-Sept. 11, 1870 (broken)
Blount, Francis, June 19, 1806-Aug. 25, 1852 [not found in 1990; reported by Alexander and Tuten; probably the pile of rubble 4 feet north of marker for William Graham and 4 feet south of broken marker for Elias Blount]
Blount, John, Jan. 3, 1829-Jan. 4, 1876 [Masonic symbol]
Blount, Nancy, ?? 19, 1809-Sept. 9, 1861, "Wife of Elias Blount" (broken) [found in 1990 but not in 2003; the dates, which were completely unreadable in 1990, are those reported by Alexander and Tuten]
Blunt, Joseph M., Feb. 4, 1846-Aug. 10, 1856, "Son of E. & F. Blunt" (eroded) [only the years were clearly readably in 2003]
Box, Maggie Mae [see Moore, Maggie Mae Box]
Brasher, Eloise Velma, Nov. 30, 1908-Feb. 22, 1992
Brasher, George William, Sept. 8, 1909-Apr. 28, 1991
Brasher, Mary Ella, Apr. 28, 1883-Feb. 1, 1969
Bright, Sarah C., June 19, 1807-July 16, 1893, "Widow of Milton Bright"
Carrell, Edward T., Jan. 14, 1810-Aug. 16, 1872, "Husband of L. J. Carrell" [Masonic symbol] (broken)
Chalk, Houston, 1867-1967 [Masonic symbol]
Chalk, Anna, 1879-1967 [Eastern Star symbol]
Chalk, Infant, born & died July 3, 1899, "Infant son of J. H. & R. A. Chalk"
Chalk, James, Mar. 13, 1831-Aug. 18, 1914 [Masonic symbol]
Chalk, Mary E., Aug. 11, 1843-Nov. 9, 1922
Chalk, Mattie Ether, May 18, 1880-Sept. 27, 1894, "Dau. of M. E. & J. W. Chalk"
Christenberry, Nannie, 1874-1956
Christenberry, W. H., 1901-1948
Chumney, Infant, no dates, "Infant son of Lawrence & Nora Chumney" [replacement]
Chumney, Lawrence, Aug. 31, 1885-Nov. 2, 1920
Chumney, Nora, Apr. 24, 1892-Dec. 19, 1920
Collins, Joseph A., Jan. 9, 1815-Oct. 31, 1874, "Husband of Sarah A. Collins"
Collins, Martha, Jan. 29, 1852-Apr. 16, 1864, "Dau. of J. A. & J. Collins" (stone grave cover and obelisk)
Crues, Jettie Crues Tillman, Aug. 9, 1914-____, "Married June 29, 1974" [see Tillman]
Curry, Elanor H., d. Sept. 11, 1906, Age 81 ys 6 ms 21 ds, "Wife of J. H. Curry"
Curry, Mary, June 30, 1842-July 17, 1886, "Wife of G. K. Curry"
Curry, S. H., Oct. 9, 1810-June 26, 1882 (eroded) [not readable or identifiable in 2003; only his last name and birth date were readable in 1990; information from Alexander and Tuten, who noted him to have been a CSA soldier]
Daugherty, Nancy C., Oct. 6, 1941-July 24, 2000
Daughetry, Johnny J., July 3, 1938-____
Davis, Jas. H., Oct. 10, 1876-Oct. 10, 1876, "Son of J. A. & P. Davis" (broken, bad repair, nearly unreadable, eroded) [3 feet north of marker for Eleanor H. Curry]
Davis, Thomas M., Jan. 26, 1878-Jan. 30, 1878, "Son of J. A. & P. Davis" (eroded) [identifiable by dates but mostly unreadable in 2003; name was unreadable in 1990 and is that reported by Alexander and Tuten]
Daw, Frances W., Dec. 6, 1933-____
Daw, Johnny D., Sept. 17, 1939-Apr. 5, 1984, "Married Apr. 2, 1966"
Deason, Nancy [see Rushing, Nancy]
Dees, Martha C., June 3, 1825-Jan. 12, 1873
Denison, Infant, d. Aug. 15, 1900, "Infant dau. of F. W. & A. M. N. Denison"
Denison, Infant, d. May 21, 1907, "Infant son of F. W. & A. M. N. Denison"
Denison, Lucille, 1917-2000
Denison, Mack, 1917-2000, "Wed Apr. 30, 1938" "Our children Diana McPeake, Billy M. Denison"
Denison, Willie, Jan. 5, 1912-Feb. 13, 1912, "Dau. of F. W. & A. M. N. Denison"
Dennison, Alice, 1872-1914
Dennison, Felix W., 1868-1960
Dennison, Infant, Aug. 20, 1921-Aug. 23, 1921, "Infant dau. of J. E. & Oma Dennison"
Dennison, Lounell P., Dec. 13, 1922-July 20, 1998, "Married Apr. 16, 1948"
Dennison, J. B., May 30, 1921-Oct. 19, 1980, military marker as footstone "PFC US Army World War II"
Dennison, Margaret A., 1935-____
Dennison, Joe W., 1933-1957, military marker as footstone "Joe Wylie Dennison" "Tennessee SP3 Btry B 63 FA Bn; dates on military marker July 24, 1933-Mar. 2, 1957
Dennison, Oma Lee, May 2, 1898-Feb. 8, 1984
Dennison, James Ellis, Mar. 31, 1895-Sept. 28, 1977
Donahue, leo Joseph, Mar. 10, 1921-Aug. 10, 2003
Donahue, Anne Moore, Dec. 13, 1919-Aug. 6, 1997
Dunivant, Jewel [see Rains, Jewel Dunavant]
Elliott, Addie E., Sept. 27, 1877-Aug. 22, 1957
Elliott, W. L. "Bill," Aug. 5, 1863-May 7, 1927
Elliott, Bertha Lee, Sept. 22, 1903-Dec. 27, 1903, "Dau. of W. L. & A. E. Elliott"
Elliott, Vernie, Nov. 25, 1897-July 29, 1898, "Dau. of W. L. & A. E. Elliott"
Ellis, Nannie E., July 29, 1845-July 13, 1925, "Wife of C. G. Ellis"
Findley, L. G., d. Nov. 28, 1880 (broken; very eroded) [initials not readable in 1990; identified from Alexander and Tuten record using death date; only death date readable in 2003; about 6 feet south of marker for William J. Findley]
Findley, William J., Dec. 10, 1843-Oct. 21, 1855, "Son of L. G. & L. Findley" (stone grave cover and obelisk)
Fisher, Abe, 1900-1962
Fisher, Vera, 1907-2001
Fisher, Anna, 1882-1898 [replacement]
Fisher, J. H., 1864-1883 [replacement]
Fisher, Lucinda, 1828-1926, "Aunt Lou" [replacement]
Fisher, Martha J., 1843-1904
Fisher, James M., 1833-1904 [replacement]
Fisher, Noah, 1878-1878, "Infant" [replacement]
Frazier, Ervine, b. June 8, 1877, Age 24 Days (very eroded) [birth year unreadable in 2003]
Frazier, G. W., 1855-1935
Frazier, Genora, 1857-1920, "Wife of G. W. Frazier"
Frazier, Charlie, 1896-1914, "Son of G. W. & Genora" [replacement]
Frazier, Thomas, Mar. 2, 1858-May 6, 1877
Galbraith, Elizabeth, Dec. 13, 1815-Jan. 1, 1882 [not found in 2003]
Garrett, Alsie J., Oct. 10, 1842-1877, "Dau. of J. Garrett and Wife of George Tipps"
Garrett, Ellis A., Oct. 28, 1891-Nov. 21, 1891, "Son of J. W. & M. J. Garrett"
Garrett, H. J., d. Jan. 30, 1899, Aged 55 Years, "Wife of R. H. Garrett"
Garrett, Jane, Aug. 20, 1813-Aug. 20, 1884, "Wife of John Garrett"
Garrett, John, Nov. 14, 1801-Dec. 5, 1888 (eroded) [dates unreadable in 2003]
Garrett, Robert H., June 10, 1837-Dec. 18, 1888
Graham, C. M., Dec. 12, 1860-May 1, 1864, "Daughter of R. & S. A. Graham"
Graham, James P., Nov. 1812-Apr. 8, 1861
Graham, Mary A. E., Feb. 19, 1841-Aug. 13, 1863 (stone grave cover and obelisk)
Graham, R., Oct. 31, 1821-Apr. 28, 1867
Graham, Sarah, Nov. 9, 1783-Aug. 7, 1849
Graham, William H. H., Dec. 10, 1843-Oct. 26, 1855, "Son of J. P. & M. M. Graham" (stone grave cover and obelisk)
Graham, William, Dec. 3, 1810-Jan. 10, 1859
Green, ______, Sept. 26, 1896-Jan. 27, 1898, "Son of J. H. & T. A. Green" (eroded, name unreadable)
Green, Edna Lee, July 1, 1885-Oct. 19, 1897, "Dau. of J. H. & T. A. Green"
Green, Ida May, Feb. 13, 1888-Jan. 6, 1894, "Dau. of J. H. & T. A. Green" (eroded) [identifiable but no longer readable in 2003]
Green, Theresa A., Mar. 30, 1859-Feb. 7, 1898, "Wife of J. H. Green" (eroded) [identifiable but no longer readable in 2003]
Griffin, Alsie J., Sept. 14, 1865-Nov. 21, 1889, "Wife of W. L. Griffin"
Griffin, Rutha M., Dec. 25, 1840-Jan. 27, 1901
Griffin, W. L., 1859-1946, "Husband of Alsie Welch and Allie Young"
Hampton, Infant, born & died May 22, 1950, "Infant son of Wade & Wilma Hampton" (buried) [this marker was mostly buried in 2003]
Hampton, Wilma T., Oct. 23, 1926-____
Hampton, M. Wade, Jr., Oct. 28, 1913-Aug. 2, 1986, military marker as footstone "Wartin Wade Hampton" "PFC US Army World War II"
Harman, Sallie A. [see Pratt, Sallie A.]
Harman, Sallie A., Apr. 15, 1851-July 30, 1927, "Wife of C. M. Harman"
Hays, Martha A., June 8, 1850-Nov. 17, 1895, "Wife of A. N. Hays"
Hobbs, Hettie P., Feb. 10, 1892-Nov. 8, 1991, footstone with "Hettie Flaye Hobbs"
Hobbs, Thomas E., Sept. 15, 1890-Nov. 30, 1976, military marker as footstone "Thomas Edgar Hobbs" "PFC US Army World War I"; "Married Sept. 14, 1913"
Holley, Infant, born & died Jan. 2, 1889, "Infant son of J. M. & Mary E. Holley"
Holley, Mary C., Aug. 26, 1867-Oct. 12, 1877
Holley, Johnny T., Oct. 7, 1871-Jan. 12, 1873
Holley, Troy, Jan. 4, 1873-Jan. 9, 1873
"Erected by James M. & Mary E. Holley in memory of their children"
Holley, Mary C., no dates, Aged 10 ys 1 mo 16 ds
Holley, Mary E., Mar. 23, 1849-Sept. 30, 1901, "Wife of J. M. Holley"
Holley, Troy, no dates, Aged 5 days [not found or not readable in 2003]
Huston, Nina G. [see Ward, Nina G. Huston]
James, Virgie E., Aug. 20, 1898-June 6, 1984
Keeping, Aileen B., Jan. 15, 1916-June 24, 1997
Keeping, Thomas J., May 13, 1912-Apr. 25, 1997, "Son Thomas C."
Kelley, Willie, May 20, 1913-Nov. 12, 1985
Kelley, Floyd, Mar. 28, 1923-Sept. 14, 1984, "Married Apr. 16, 1948"
Kennedy, Wynema [see Myracle, Wynema Kennedy]
Lacy, Amy Nicole, Mar. 29, 1972-Apr. 1, 1972, "Dau. of Louie & Andrea Lacy"
Lacy, Beulah, Jan. 10, 1893-Feb. 21, 1946
Lacy, Oscar, Nov. 7, 1893-Aug. 11, 1977, "Married July 20, 1913" "Our children - Lena, Nola, Joe, Tom"
Lacy, Daniel Webster, Sept. 28, 1841-July 15, 1909, "Husband of M. P. Lacy"
Lacy, Fannie G., Oct. 25, 1886-Aug. 31, 1897, "Dau. of D. W. & M. P. Lacy"
Lacy, Fieldon R., Dec. 19, 1895-May 6, 1949
Lacy, Francis F., 1874-1936
Lacy, Harvie C., 1867-1916 [replacement]
Lacy, Hiram G., Nov. 1, 1871-May 8, 1948
Lacy, Ida Lee, Sept. 2, 1921-Oct. 9, 1924, "Dau. of F. R. & Gladys Lacy"
Lacy, Infant, born & died Sept. 2, 1921, "Infant dau. of F. R. & Gladys Lacy"
Lacy, Infant, d. Sept. 5, 1975, "Baby Girl"
Lacy, Infant, Mar. 10, 1920-Mar. 13, 1920, "Infant of H. G. & Lillian Lacy"
Lacy, James Carl, Oct. 3, 1903-Aug. 10, 1961, "Member of U.A.W."
Lacy, Lillian, Sept. 30, 1880-Mar. 31, 1961
Lacy, Margaret P., Nov. 25, 1850-May 13, 1922, "Wife of Daniel W. Lacy"
Lacy, Mary [see Wright, Mary Lacy]
Lacy, Mary S., Dec. 1, 1921-____
Lacy, P. Will, Feb. 25, 1898-Sept. 2, 1982
Lacy, Orpha, 1905-2002
Lacy, J. Lewis, 1906-1980
Lacy, Rube, June 18, 1911-Jan. 4, 1983
Lacy, Alma L., Oct. 23, 1911-____
Lacy, Willadeene, Mar. 28, 1925-Oct. 27, 1927, "Dau. of J. L. & Orphia Lacy"
Laster, Laura May, Oct. 6, 1903-May 9, 1904, "Infant dau. of F. L. & Nannie Laster"
Long, Jessie, Aug. 18, 1881-Oct. 1, 1883, "Son of J. A. & E. M. Long"
Long, John A., d. Mar. 27, 1884, Aged 54 Years, "Rev." "Erected by his daus. Neely & Blank" (eroded, difficult to read) [Masonic symbol]
Long, Mahalie E., May 13, 1856-July 22, 1881, "Wife of Rev. J. A. Long" (eroded) [first name unreadable in 2003]
Long, Robert, Nov. 29, 1877-Mar. 25, 1879, "Son of J. A. & Louisa Long" (broken and repaired, very eroded, name unreadable) [name identified from Alexander and Tuten record dates still readable in 1990; totally unreadable in 2003; believed to be second marker to north of marker for John A. Long]
Long, Sarah Isabella, Oct. 11, 1871-Oct. 5, 1877, "Dau. of J. A. & M. E. Long" (broken, very eroded, dates unreadable in 1991) [dates from Alexander and Tuten record; not found in 2003; probably base of broken marker third marker north of marker for John A. Long]
Marr, Mammie, Mar. 10, 1906-Dec. 21, 1935 [replacement]
Martin, Elizabeth C., dates unreadable, "Wife of James Martin" (broken) [she was born c1798 according to the 1850 census]
Martin, Fannie Iner, Sept. 18, 1874-July 18, 1876, "Dau. of N. F. & M. A. Martin" (eroded) [name mostly unreadable in 2003; second from south in row of Martin markers]
Martin, James, d. Sept. 15, 1862, Aged 65 ys 11 ms, "Husband of E. C. Martin" (broken, eroded)
Martin, Virginia Hastin, Aug. 10, 1870-July 20, 1876, "Dau. of N. F. & M. A. Martin" (eroded) [mostly unreadable in 2003; southernmost in row of Martin markers]
McCluer, Sarah, Feb. 16, 1852-June 24, 1888, "Wife of C. A. McCluer" (broken)
Milam, Elston, 1890-1957
Milam, Bertie, 1900-1985, "Father and Mother" double footstone"
Mitchell, Boss, 1883-1955
Mitchell, Maggie, 1900-1968
Mitchell, Boss, Jr., 1930-1966, military marker, "Tennessee A1C US Air Force"; dates on military marker Oct. 5, 1930-Aug. 22, 1966
Moore Note: There are three Moore families at this cemetery. George H. and Flora Moore are part of the Nathaniel Moore family which generally buries at Sardis Ridge Cemetery. Mack G. Moore is the son of John H. Moore of the Moore family which buries at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. One of Mack Moore's sisters (Mary M. Tillman) is buried here. The remaining Moores are descendants of W. G. Moore and part of the Jesse Moore or Leroy P. Moore family.
Moore, Anne [see Donahue, Anne Moore]
Moore, Donald, 1935-1935
Moore, Elbert L., Sept. 27, 1893-Apr. 20, 1967
Moore, Nannie J., Mar. 23, 1896-Nov. 4, 1990
Moore, Flora L., Apr. 3, 1879-Jan. 8, 1950 [adjacent to marker for George H. Moore]
Moore, George H., Sept. 17, 1878-Oct. 23, 1950
Moore, Gladious L., 1909-____, "Married Jan. 22, 1929"
Moore, Mack G., 1902-1975
Moore, Irene, Apr. 15, 1909-May 28, 1987
Moore, Leslie, Sept. 14, 1902-Apr. 18, 1916, "Son of W. G. & Sopha"
Moore, Roy, Aug. 5, 1907-Oct. 23, 1994, military marker as footstone "Pvt US Army World War II"
Moore, Maggie Mae Box, May 20, 1919-____
Moore, Tommy, 1937-1956
Moore, W. G., 1862-1930
Moore, Sophia, 1871-1958
Moore, Walter, Sept. 21, 1890-Sept. 26, 1890, "Son of W. G. & Sopha"
Moore, William W., Apr. 9, 1898-Aug. 7, 1962
Moore, Sallie M., Nov. 26, 1906-May 27, 1983, "Married Aug. 6, 1920" "Our Children - Ruth, W. B., Norene, Nellie Mae, Jim, Bill, Donald, Tommy, Don, Kay, Linda, Kathy"
Morgan, J. W., no dates, military marker "Leut." "Co. E. 7th Tenn. Cav."
Myracle, Alf, Dec. 22, 1916-June 2, 1992, also temporary marker, Boyd Funeral Home, "Alfred T. Myracle" [Masonic symbol]
Myracle, Eva, Aug. 21, 1917-____
Myracle, Arbie D., Feb. 10, 1897-Mar. 3, 1986, "Wife" footstone, "Married Sept. 23, 1915"
Myracle, Harvey W., Oct. 23, 1985-May 9, 1988, "Husband" footstone
Myracle, B. W., May 31, 1854-Apr. 10, 1928, "Husband of C. P. Myracle" "Father"
Myracle, Barbara, Feb. 4, 1833-Feb. 8, 1908, "Our mother"
Myracle, Berry W., 1915-1964
Myracle, Mable J., 1919-____
Myracle, C. P., Aug. 9, 1850-Mar. 19, 1928, "Wife of B. W. Myracle" "Mother"
Myracle, Clyde, Oct. 22, 1891-Nov. 27, 1899, "Son of H. W. & S. C. Myracle" (eroded) [first name unreadable in 2003]
Myracle, Delilah, Oct. 2, 1920-Oct. 30, 1991, "Mother" footstone
Myracle, Edwin, Sept. 15, 1920-Apr. 11, 2003, "Father" footstone, "Married Dec. 27, 1942" "Our children - Anita and Robert"
Myracle, Ernest L., Oct. 26, 1883-Aug. 20, 1901, "Son of B. W. & C. P. Myracle"
Myracle, Eula Parsons, Feb. 5, 1889-Feb. 27, 1949, "Wife of John W. Myracle"
Myracle, John W., Dec. 1, 1887-Jan. 13, 1980, military marker as footstone "Pvt US Army World War II"
Myracle, Fannie M., July 26, 1886-Feb. 21, 1892, "Dau. of B. W. & C. P. Myracle"
Myracle, H. W., Feb. 10, 1839-Feb. 4, 1908, "Husband of S. C. Myracle"
Myracle, Ida A., Jan. 1, 1901-June 12, 1981, "Mother" footstone
Myracle, Jesse L., Sept. 27, 1898-Sept. 21, 1959
Myracle, Ineze, Mar. 17, 1916-Mar. 22, 1916, "Dau. of C. F. & M. E. Myracle" (eroded)
Myracle, Infant, 1910, "Inf. son of J. W. & Eula Myracle"
Myracle, Infant, Feb. 14, 1911-Feb. 17, 1911, "Infant dau. of A. L. & M. E. Myracle"
Myracle, Infant, Sept. 6, 1975, "Baby Girl Myracle"
Myracle, J. W., June 25, 1929-Jan. 19, 2001
Myracle, Joseph (Joe), Oct. 9, 1913-Feb. 7, 2003
Myracle, Ellie R., Aug. 8, 1919-____, "Married Mar. 9, 1946" "Our children Bobby Peggy Shirely"
Myracle, Justine, 1863-1954
Myracle, Kennith J., d. Sept. 12, 1944, "Son of Chester & Bertha"
Myracle, Lillie B., d. Jan. 6, 1903, Age 27 ys 1 mo 1 da, "Wife of L. W. C. Myracle"
Myracle, Lizzie, 1879-1952
Myracle, Chester F., 1880-1964
Myracle, Martha E. Ward, Oct. 31, 1877-Apr. 29, 1911, "Wife of A. L. Myracle"
Myracle, Mary Z., Jan. 29, 1903-Apr. 1, 1990
Myracle, William D., Feb. 6, 1894-Apr. 28, 1958
Myracle, Nancy E., d. Mar. 9, 1881, Aged 26 Yrs 10 Mos 23 Days, "Wife of H. W. Myracle" "Dau. of J. & S. Newsome" (very eroded) [name unreadable in 1990 when it could still be identified from Alexander and Tuten record using date; totally unreadable in 2003; probably west of marker for Matilda S. Newsom]
Myracle, Nannie C., Dec. 18, 1888-Sept. 13, 1968
Myracle, Orville M., Jan. 25, 1894-Oct. 26, 1973
Myracle, S. C., Mar. 5, 1862-Feb. 9, 1908, "Wife of H. W. Myracle"
Myracle, Sophia, d. June 23, 1879, Aged 33 Yrs 6 Mos 5 Days, "Wife of W. H. Myracle" (very eroded) [first name unreadable in 1990, when it was identified from Alexander and Tuten record using date; mostly unreadable in 2003]
Myracle, Tara Tiffany, July 27, 1976-Aug. 4, 1976
Myracle, Will, July 7, 1856-Apr. 3, 1935
Myracle, Wynema Kennedy, Aug. 27, 1915-____
Myracle, John Alvin, Apr. 29, 1909-Aug. 31, 1989, "Our Children Robert Gaylon Freida Kay"
Newsom, Joseph, Dec. 27, 1822-July 30, 1896 [Masonic symbol]
Newsom, Matilda S., Apr. 24, 1856-Apr. 7, 1883, "Dau. of J. & S. Newsome"
Newsom, Sophia, Feb. 28, 1828-June 26, 1897
Parker, Beulah B., Oct. 5, 1893-Aug. 20, 1970
Parker, S. Emmett, June 18, 1888-Nov. 20, 1977 [Masonic symbol]
Parsons, Eula [see Myracle, Eula Parsons]
Parsons, Ivy, Sept. 18, 1882-Aug. 12, ??, "Dau. of J. F. & E. M. Parsons" (eroded, difficult to read) [only relationship information readable in 2003; 5 feet southwest of marker for S. C. Myracle]
Pearcy, Annie B., Dec. 4, 1897-Apr. 1, 1898, "Dau of F. A. & Minnie Pearcy"
Pearcy, Crystal Ann, July 6, 1982-July 6, 1982, "Daughter of Billy & Cathy"
Pearcy, Infant, July 7, 1896-July 8, 1896, "Infant son of J. T. & Maggie Pearcy"
Pearcy, J. T., July 10, 1863-May 30, 1898, "Husband of Maggie Pearcy"
Pearcy, James C., Oct. 30, 1906-Dec. 8, 1972
Pearcy, Vera B., Aug. 2, 1912-Sept. 13, 2002
Pearcy, LaFayette, Nov. 17, 1873-Mar. 11, 1894, Son of J. W. & Isabelle Pearcy" (broken, fallen, difficult to read)
Pearcy, Minnie, Nov. 27, 1872-Mar. 12, 1900, "Wife of F. A. Pearcy"
Pearcy, Rube C., 1906-1975, "Father" footstone
Pearcy, Willie H., 1913-1962
Pitts, James, Apr. 23, 1887-Sept. 23, 1972
Pitts, Myrtle, Mar. 31, 1910-Jan. 18, 2003 [there was a "Mother" footstone here in 1990]
Pitts, Molsie E., Jan. 8, 1883-Feb. 26, 1944, "Wife of James Pitts"
Powers, Alminda, Aug. 5, 1879-Dec. 21, 1972, "Wife of J. A. Tolley"
Pratt, Callie, July 3, 1900-May 23, 1910
Pratt, Sallie A., Sept. 11, 1877-July 20, 1901, "Dau. of C. M. & S. A. Harman" "Wife of N. J. Pratt"
Rains, Cora Mae, Sept. 15, 1878-Mar. 13, 1910, "Wife of Willie Rains" "Dau. of W. H. H. & Eliza Rushing"
Rains, Jewel Dunavant, 1910-1969, "Dau. of M. W. Dunavant and Lula Harrington"
Rains, Rushing, 1905-1932, "Son of Will G. Rains and Cora Rushing"
"Mother and Father of Thomas D. Rains"
Reed, Faye Tillman, Mar. 26, 1929-Mar. 31, 1988
Reed, Parker W., Sr., Apr. 8, 1930-____
Roberts, Emma J., July 1, 1873-Apr. 27, 1900, "Wife of J. L. Roberts"
Roberts, Maggie, Jan. 20, 1896-Oct. 26, 1900, "Dau. of J. L. & E. J. Roberts"
Rogers, Keith A., July 18, 1962-Apr. 10, 1992, "Son" footstone [on back: Chester Rogers]
Rushing, Ader Jane, born & died Jan. 24, 1882, "Dau. of E. D. & M. T. Rushing" [name unreadable in 1990; identified from Alexander and Tuten record using date; unreadable in 2003; 3 feet south of replacement marker for Treasey Rushing]
Rushing, Bettie, d. Aug. 18, 1890, Aged 6 Ys. & 28 Ds., "Dau. of W. H. H. & E. A. Rushing"
Rushing, Bobby E., Mar. 7, 1928-Apr. 29, 1995
Rushing, Maxie A., Jan. 1, 1929-____, "Wed Sept. 12, 1947" "Our children Jody, Bobby, Michelle"
Rushing, Calvin, Jan. 3, 1804-Jan. 24, 1860
Rushing, Catherine, Feb. 20, 1849-Aug. 4, 1874, "Dau. of W. G. & Eliza Rushing" (broken)
Rushing, E. D., July 25, 1851-Oct. 1, 1929 [replacement]
Rushing, Edwin R., d. May 9, 1866, Aged 26 Yrs 11 Mos 18 Days, "Co. G. 6th Tenn U.S. Cav."
Rushing, Eliza A., Oct. 10, 1848-Mar. 21, 1925, "Wife of W. H. H. Rushing"
Rushing, Eliza, Apr. 20, 1819-Mar. 14, 1881, "Wife of W. G. Rushing"
Rushing, Emillie Esther, Mar. 18, 1877-Aug. 23, 1877, "Dau. of Lee & M. J. Rushing" [not found in 1990 0r 2003; from Alexander and Tuten record]
Rushing, Emily H., Feb. 12, 1860-Oct. 1, 1875, "Dau. of W. G. & Eliza Rushing" (eroded) [unreadable in 2003, second marker 5 feet north of marker for Nancy Rushing]
Rushing, Esther, July 31, 1886-June 4, 1966 [Eastern Star symbol]
Rushing, W. G., Oct. 2, 1880-Sept. 1, 1968 [Masonic symbol]
Rushing, Fannie Mae, July 2, 1880-Dec. 19, 1880, "Dau. of L. O. & M. J. Rushing" (very eroded, name unreadable in 1990) [name identified in Alexander and Tuten record using dates
Rushing, J. G., Oct. 27, 1869-May 4, 1885
Rushing, James W., d. Apr. 16, 1889, Aged 19 ys. 1 mp. & 12 ds., "Son of Lee & M. J. Rushing" (eroded) [first name unreadable in 2003]
Rushing, John W., born & died Apr. 3, 1871, "Son of W. H. H. & E. A. Rushing"
Rushing, Leeonadus, Apr. 13, 1837-Feb. 27, 1904, military marker as footstone "Pvt Co H 31 Regt Tenn Inf Confederate States Army"
Rushing, Lucy J., d. June 27, 1896, Aged 77 Yrs 12 Days
Rushing, M. J. R., Nov. 27, 1853-Mar. 8, 1901, "Wife of Lee Rushing"
Rushing, Mahaly, Apr. 18, 1862-Aug. 24, 1871, "Dau. of W. G. & Eliza Rushing"
Rushing, Martha J., Apr. 8, 1848-Apr. 19, 1890, "Wife of Lee Rushing" "Dau. of J. & S. Newsom"
Rushing, Martha, May 22, 1846-June 12, 1882
Rushing, Mary E., May 4, 1844-Feb. 23, 1873, "Wife of S. H. West" (broken, bad repair, eroded)
Rushing, Milton B., May 21, 1854-Dec. 31, 1879, "Son of W. G. & Eliza Rushing" (broken, very eroded, dates and inscription unreadable in 1990) [dates and inscription from Alexander and Tuten record; Only "Milt" was readable in 2003]
Rushing, Nancy, 1782-Mar. 10, 1857 [a new marker with the wrong death date has been erected at the base of the old marker, with name Nancy Deason Rushing]
Rushing, Rebecca, Oct. 5, 1815-Mar. 20, 1878, "Wife of Calvin Rushing"
Rushing, Ruebin White, Oct. 25, 1848-May 7, 1878
Rushing, Sarah L., Apr. 23, 1863-Mar. 27, 1882, Wife of M. F. Rushing"
Rushing, Thomas Theodore, Dec. 15, 1880-Dec. 27, 1882, "Son of Lee & Martha J. Rushing"
Rushing, Treasey, July 26, 1857-Dec. 11, 1919 [replacement; on the earlier marker she was identified as "Wife of E. D. Rushing"]
Rushing, W. D., Apr. 14, 1841-Oct. 28, 1879, "Erected by E. D. Rushing" (broken) [Masonic symbol]
Rushing, W. G., Oct. 23, 1810-Apr. 5, 1878 (broken, fallen, birth date unreadable in 1990, marker unreadable in 2003) [Masonic symbol]
[Birth date from Alexander and Tuten record. Marker is unreadable in 2003. This is the fallen broken marker between marker for Nancy Rushing and marker for Eliza Rushing. William Gilbert Rushing donated the land for the church and cemetery]
Rushing, W. H. H., Aug. 5, 1837-Oct. 12, 1922
Rushing, Walter L., Apr. 10, 1885-Sept. 14, 1890, "Son of Lee & M. J. Rushing"
Rushing, William H., Aug. 27, 1875-Oct. 15, 1875, "Son of J. A. & L. Rushing" (very eroded) [dates unreadable in 2003]
Savage, Nannie, Jan. 9, 1849-Feb. 13, 1904, "Wife of James Savage"
Savage, Willie M., Aug. 13, 1903-June 3, 1904, "Infant of J. M. & M. E. Savage"
Simmons, Mary C., Apr. 3, 1850-May 29, 1887, "Wife of T. J. Simmons and dau. of J. & S. Newsom"
Stevens, Dora C., Jan. 19, 1862-Dec. 24, 1891, "Wife of G. B. Stevens"
Stevens, Infant, Dec. 24, 1891-Apr. 25, 1892, "Infant son of G. B. & D. C. Stevens"
Still, Arvie R., 1950-1959 [not found in 1990 or 2003; from Alexander and Tuten record]
Still, Roy Lee, 1952-1962 [not found in 1990 or 2003; from Alexander and Tuten record]
Surrette, Alpha Omega White, June 24, 1913-____
Surrette, Loye, Oct. 17, 1917-Jan. 30, 1995, "Uncle Loye and Aunt Alpha"; military marker as footstone "PFC US Army World War II"
Swafford, Andrew, Apr. 25, 1910-May 8, 1913 [earlier single marker noted him to be "Son of J. A. Swafford"]
Swafford, Cuy, Oct. 1, 1907-Mar. 3, 1909
Swafford, Guy, Oct. 1, 1907-Mar. 9, 1909, [earlier marker single noted him to be "Son of J. A. & S. D. Swafford"] [replacement]
Swafford, Della, Nov. 20, 1885-Dec. 27, 1921, "Wife of J. A. Swafford"
Swafford, Glenner, Aug. 25, 1902-May 13, 1925, "Wife of J. A. Swafford"
Swafford, J. A., Feb. 25, 1884-Jan. 3, 1935
Sykes, James M., July 29, 1850-Dec. 24, 1884, "Deaf Mute - Educated at Knoxville Deaf School" (eroded) [dates and inscription were unreadable in 1990 and are taken from Alexander and Tuten record]
Tanner, D. F., 1869-1938
Tanner, Rhoda Lee, 1889-1981
Tanner, Ruble F., Aug. 29, 1913-Dec. 29, 1993
Tanner, Sallie A., Apr. 10, 1855-Apr. 22, 1924
Tanner, W. B., Dec. 14, 1863-Feb. 21, 1922, "Husband of S. A. Tanner"
Taylor, Amanda O., Jan. 1, 1868-????, "Dau. of J. E. & M. E. Taylor" (eroded, broken at death date) [only relationship information readable in 2003]
Teague, Elco E., Sept. 12, 1914-June 7, 1984, "Daddy" footstone
Teague, Emma Lou, Nov. 3, 1917-____, "Wed June 24, 1933"
Teague, Frances, 1886-1958
Teague, Infant, 1925, "Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Teague"
Teague, J. T., 1887-1949
Teague, Jerry Paul, July 12, 1943-____, "Dad" footstone
Teague, Gail Marie, Jan. 15, 1942-Oct. 27, 2003, "Mom" footstone
Tillman, Geneva, 1930-1969
Tillman, Gordon, 1927-____, "Married Jan. 8, 1949"
Tillman, George E., May 14, 1913-Jan. 14, 2003
Tillman, Jettie Crues, Aug. 9, 1914-____, "Married June 29, 1974"
Tillman, Infant, no dates, "Infant of Hugh & Sallie Tillman" [replacement]
Tillman, J. Tom, May 20, 1893-Aug. 17, 1982
Tillman, Esther M., Mar. 12, 1892-July 29, 1977
Tillman, Maggie A., Oct. 13, 1904-Mar. 4, 1989
Tillman, John W., July 14, 1898-May 21, 1989
Tillman, Mary M., 1905-1975
Tillman, Joe S., 1902-1972, "Married Dec. 25, 1923"
Tillman, Myrtle E., Jan. 30, 1909-____
Tillman, Sallie, Dec. 6, 1873-Jan. 19, 1928, "Wife of T. E. Tillman" "Mother"
Tillman, T. E., Apr. 14, 1856-Mar. 16, 1928, "Husband of Sallie Tillman" "Father"
Tipps, Alsie J. Garrett, Oct. 10, 1842-1877, "Dau. of J. Garrett and Wife of George Tipps"
Tolley, Alminda Powers, Aug. 5, 1879-Dec. 21, 1972, "Wife of J. A. Tolley"
Tolley, James Arthur, Nov. 26, 1858-Mar. 11, 1940
Tolley, Jesse L., 1890-1975
Tolley, Hattie R., 1893-1991
Tolley, John P. "Pro," Sept. 21, 1920-Sept. 5, 1984, military marker as footstone "Cpl US Army World War II"
Tolley, Ruby L., Aug. 10, 1922-____, "Our children Martha Jo Patricia Ronnie"
Tolley, Leo, Sept. 13, 1915-May 17, 1981
Tolley, Opal, June 1, 1914-Feb. 23, 2002
Tolley, Louise, Dec. 25, 1928-____
Tolley, Mary Nell, Aug. 1, 1932-Apr. 28, 1942, "Dau. of J. L. & Hattie Tolley"
Veal, Jessie, Feb. 22, 1876-June 6, 1899
Veal, John E., Feb. 23, 1878-June 19, 1924
Veal, Margaret P., Dec. 20, 1833-Dec. 29, 1880, "Wife of Morris Veal" "Erected by her two sons W. L. & M. D. L. Pearcy"
Veal, Morris, d. Sept. 5, 1894, Aged 92 years
Ward, Cleme, d. Jan. 16, 1916, Aged 59 Ys. 7 Ms. 20 Ds., "Wife of W. H. Ward"
Ward, Herman, Apr. 19, 1935-Aug. 1, 1947
Ward, Infant, born & died Sept. 29, 1912, "Infant son of B. W. & Vester Ward"
Ward, Jerry P., Mar. 18, 1934-Apr. 7, 1999
Ward, Wyneva, Aug. 5, 1933-____, "Married Nov. 25, 1951" "Our sons Jeffrey, terry & Bart"
Ward, Lettie, 1904-2003 [Eastern star symbol]
Ward, Ruel, 1904-1971 [Masonic symbol]
Ward, Martha E., Oct. 3, 1877-Apr. 29, 1911, "Wife of A. L. Myracle" "A loving wife and mother"
Ward, Myracle Wesley, June 14, 1909-Aug. 12, 1996
Ward, Mayme L. White, Apr. 12, 1909-Mar. 8, 1999, "Wed Apr. 21, 1933" "Our children Jerry, Joyce & Fred"
Ward, Nina G. Huston, May 20, 1886-Feb. 27, 1938, "Wife of Bill Ward"
Ward, Thomas W., Apr. 25, 1932-Dec. 22, 1998, "Dad" footstone, "Beloved father of Rebecca, Sandra and Tommy" [Masonic symbol]
Ward, Vester G., July 30, 1890-Feb. 17, 1917, "Wife of B. W. Ward"
Ward, W. H., Sept. 25, 1855-July 4, 1905
Ward, W. J. T. "Bill," Feb. 7, 1883-May 8, 1956
Ward, Wess, 1881-1975
Ward, Sallie, 1885-1940
Ward, Will, 1905-1997
Ward, Ina, 1907-1947
Welch, Alsie J., Sept. 14, 1865-Nov. 21, 1889, "Wife of W. L. Griffin"
Welch, Bethel, 1901-1933
Welch, Edwin E., b. about 1857
Welch, Felix H., b. about 1864
Welch, Troy, b. about 1866
"Buried in unmarked graves Died in childhood. Children of J. B. and F. Emiline Welch." [replacement]
Welch, Eliza, Sept. 15, 1875-Dec. 19, 1909
Welch, Henry C., Sept. 3, 1873-Apr. 20, 1949
WelchClara M., July 14, 1887-May 13, 1981
Welch, Frances E., Dec. 16, 1833-Oct. 29, 1910, "Wife of J. B. Welch"
Welch, Infant, born & died Dec. 11, 1881, "Infant dau. of R. N. & M. J. Welch"
Welch, Isiah, d. Oct. 18, 1907, Aged 70 Yrs 11 Ds, "Husband of Winnie Welch," military marker as footstone "Isaiah Welch" "Pvt Co G 18 Regt Tenn Cav Confederate States Army"; dates on military marker Oct. 7, 1837-Oct. 8, 1907
Welch, James H., 1920-1964, "Husband" footstone, military marker as footstone "James Henry Welch" "S1 US Navy World War II"; dates on military marker Sept. 29, 1920-Jan. 16, 1964
Welch, Louise, 1921-1987, "Wife" footstone
Welch, Jennie J., Jan. 22, 1878-Oct. 17, 1884, "Dau. of Isiah & Winnie Welch"
Welch, Jerremiah B., d. Apr. 22, 1900, Aged 70 Years, "Husband of Frances E. Welch"; military marker as footstone "Jeremiah Benton Welch" "Pvt Co H 31 Tenn Inf Confederate States Army"
Welch, John T., Sept. 8, 1923-____
Welch, Argie R., Sept. 29, 1928-Aug. 20, 1989, "Wife" footstone, "Married Feb. 7, 1959"
Welch, Lewis J., Sept. 29, 1911-Mar. 29, 1986, "Father" footstone
Welch, M. Winona, Dec. 8, 1919-____
Welch, Mary S., d. June 28, 1916, Aged 2 Ys. 3 Ms. 23 ds.,"Dau. of H. C. & C. M. Welch"
Welch, Roxey H., Nov. 22, 1862-Feb. 16, 1878, "Dau. of Isiah & Winnie Welch"
Welch, Shellie G., 1898-1954
Welch, W. H., Jan. 1, 1862-June 12, 1924
Welch, Winnie, d. Mar. 17, 1914, Aged 72 Years, "Wife of Isaiah Welch"
West, Mary E. Rushing, May 4, 1844-Feb. 23, 1873, "Wife of S. H. West" (broken, eroded)
White, Aileen [see Keeping, Aileen White]
White, Alpha Omega [see Surrette, Alpha Omega White]
White, Charlie F., Mar. 3, 1919-July 13, 1999, military marker as footstone "PFC US Army World War II Purple Heart"
White, E. Pauline, Mar. 27, 1922-Nov. 13, 2000, "Mother" footstone
White, Lloyd J., Nov. 10, 1920-Oct. 23, 1994, military marker as footstone "PFC US Army World War II"; "Wed Sept. 9, 1942" "Our children Hilda-Nancy-Wanda-Sherry-Terry-Vicky-Geneta-Jonathan (Bud)"
White, Mayme L. [see Ward, Mayme L. White]
White, Pauline, July 25, 1917-____, "Married Mar. 6, 1937"
White, R. Hyder, Feb. 14, 1915-Apr. 7, 1996, "Our children - Martha, Barbara, Karen"
White, Sula Mae, Jan. 16, 1881-Mar. 12, 1944
White, G. Frank, Nov. 16, 1877-June 6, 1954
Williams, Henry W., Dec. 6, 1863-Sept. 25, 1864, "Son of Henry & N. A. Williams" (eroded) [mostly unreadable in 2003; approximately 6 feet north of marker for Nora C. Stevens]
Wise, Alice A., Feb. 27, 1878-May 28, 1879, "Dau. of J. D. & Sarah A. Wise"
Wise, Ethel E., Oct. 19, 1876-Dec. 23, 1893, "Dau. of J. D. & Sarah A. Wise"
Woods, Maggie, July 28, 1903-Sept. 8, 1904, "Dau. of W. E. & D. D. Woods" (fallen)
Wright, Mary Lacy, 1912-1993
Wright, Phelia, 1907-1992, military marker as footstone, "Phelia G. Wright" "SSgt US Army World War II"; dates on military marker Jan. 26, 1907-Sept. 7, 1992
Yarbro, A.F. 1890-1977
Yarbro, Nona, 1889-1981
Yarbro, Clayton Arthur, July 6, 1888-June 7, 1967
Yarbro, Cora, 1881-1914 [replacement]
Yarbro, Forrest, Sept. 12, 1919-Feb. 20, 1966, military marker as footstone "Jacob F. Yarbro" "SSgt 21 Inf 24 Inf Div World War II"
Yarbro, Nora, May 1, 1917-May 16, 2002
Yarbro, Frank, Sept. 27, 1908-Sept. 23, 1993
Yarbro, Dona, Nov. 7, 1918-July 31, 1981, "Beloved wife and mother"
Yarbro, Infant, 1928, "Infant son of Arthur and Mina Yarbro" [replacement]
Yarbro, Lynn, Nov. 1, 1914-Nov. 11, 1980
Yarbro, Mary E., Nov. 2, 1859-Dec. 30, 1935, "Wife of Charlie Yarbro"
Yarbro, Mina Cooley, 1900-1935
Yarbro, Infant Son, b. 1928 [replacement]
Yarbro, Nellie, May 21, 1932-Nov. 22, 1955
Yarbro, Virgil R., born & died Apr. 16, 1921, "Son of A. F. & Nona Yarbro"
Unidentifiable
______, June 19, 18??-Aug. 25, 1852? (broken, fallen, eroded fragment) [found in 1990; probably Francis Blount]
Other People Known To Be Buried Here
Hicks, Johnny Wayne, an infant.; buried in the infant grave in southeast corner or cemetery nearest the dinner table
Pearcy, F. A. "Berry" [Francis Asbury Pearcy?], son of John W. and Isabelle Pearcy and husband of Minnie Rushing (June 16, 1895) and Eliza Houston (Apr. 29, 1906), Probably buried at fieldstone immediately south of marker for Minnie Pearcy
Veal, Henry (c1842-c1929), son of Morris and Mary Jane Veal, he married Eliza Rushing
Wheat, Mollie, daughter of John W. and Isabelle Pearcy; Rube Wheat married Mollie Pearcy, Dec. 13, 1906, Henderson County; one of the two fieldstone immediately north of marker for Minnie Pearcy
Wheat, Ruby, daughter of Rube Wheat and Mollie Pearcy; one of the two fieldstone immediately north of marker for Minnie Pearcy
Yarbro, John Wesley (Nov. 20, 1876-Aug. 22, 1921), son of Charlie Yarbro and Bettie Benthal; information on death certificate was provided by Frank Yarbro
Other People Probably Buried Here
Bright, Milton C. (d. before 1850)
Carrell, Louisa J. (c1822-after 1870), wife of Edward T. Carrell
Graham, M. M. (d. before 1860), wife of James P. Graham
Long, Louisa Jane (c1836-c1876), Louisa Jane Boren, first wife of John Almer Long; she probably was daughter of Elijah and Susan Boren
Martin, Newton F. (c1837-before 1879), son of James and Elizabeth C. Martin, first husband of Martha A. Vernon, who is buried here as Martha Hays
Pearcy, Isabelle (b. c1843), wife of John W. Pearcy
Pearcy, John W. (b. c1840), son of John H. and R. S. (Verdy) Pearcy
Veal, Dempsey (c1770-after 1850), possibly father of Morris Veal
Veal, Eliza (b. c1843), daughter of Joel and Zelphy Rushing, wife of Henry Veal.
Veal, Lydda (c1805-after 1850), appears in the 1850 census in the household of Dempsey Veal; his daughter?
Veal, Mary J. (c1800-after 1850), first wife of Morris Veal