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File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pam Long ================================================================================ July 1999 Surveyed June 5, 1999 by Pamela Hosey Long and Martha and Mark Hosey Jr. LOCATION: This cemetery is located in on Fulmer Road in Clanton off Highway 31. From Interstate 65, take 31 west about half a mile to the International Paper building and take a left. Take the first turn to your right, and the cemetery is on your left, almost opposite the Calvary Independent Baptist Church (with which it is not affiliated). LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE: 32º 47' 56"N, 88º 33' 10"W HISTORY: This is a family cemetery, founded on land donated by Alfred and Ann (Hasseltine Downs) Popwell. DESCRIPTION: It is a well-maintained cemetery of about half an acre in size, with several new monuments erected recently to replace or complement existing stones. There are 5 graves marked only with stones. I've indicated the end of a row or a group with a series of dashes (-----) and my own observations and notes are in brackets [ ]. THANKS to the Rev. Cecil Little for his invaluable assistance in finding the cemetery. BURIALS: FULMER [double marker] Ernest A. FULMER Nov. 5, 1919-Oct. 7, 1973 [VA marker at foot reads: PFC US Army Nov. 5, 1919-Oct. 7, 1973] Mary F. FULMER, April 17, 1915-- [double marker; w/o Ernest] Luther D. THOMAS 1903-1990 [Martin Funeral Home marker only] ---------------------- Abigail M. WILSON Nov. 8, 1902-Dec. 12, 1990 J.C. WILSON US Army WW1 Jan. 3, 1892-Feb. 25, 1981 [uninscribed adult slab] [uninscribed adult slab] G.W. WILSON Aug. 23, 1851-May 2, 1938 Faithful unto death. [star engraving] Sarah Rebeccah, wife of G.W. WILSON May 21, 1851-Sept. 17, 1935 The heart's keen anguish only those can tell, Who've bid the dearest and best farewell. ------------------ 5 graves marked only with rocks Alonzo WILSON Feb. 11, 1892-Aug. 8, 1908 The Lord givith [sic] The Lord taketh away. He is gone but not forgotten. [star engraving] Amy L. wife of W.H. WILSON born April 25, 1880 died Aug. 16, 1901. The Lord will call his loved ones home. WILSON [double marker] Emmett M. WILSON May 21, 1900-Mar. 6, 1951 Lillie M. WILSON Oct. 28, 1905-Nov. 9, 1979 ----------------------- James M. THOMAS Pvt US Army WW1 Aug. 29, 1898-May 21, 1978 Eugene THOMAS Jan. 13, 1909-Nov. 11, 1931 [son of Frances Missouri Popwell and William Henry Thomas, first name Ernest] Hubert THOMAS [adult-size slab, no other inscription] Billy THOMAS [adult-size slab, no other inscription] ------------------ Lee SIMPSON 1901-1936 ["Levi"] Fannie B. SIMPSON July 17, 1907-Sept. 3, 1990 [daughter of William Henry Thomas and Frances Missouri Popwell] Annie M. THOMAS Sept. 22, 1893-Mar. 19, 1986 "Mother" F.M. THOMAS 1869-1950 [Frances Missouri Popwell, daughter of Ann Hasseltine Downs and Alfred H. Popwell] "Father" Lott THOMAS 1859-1930 [The survey done by Sue Hardy Thomas in 1978 says "W.H." is the inscription, but there is no stone with that inscription, just this one, which reads "Lott." Nevertheless, all other indications show that Frances Missouri Popwell was married to William Henry Thomas.] Ida Bell THOMAS Feb. 16, 1896-April 20, 1925 Mildred, dau. of W.H. & Fannie THOMAS Dec. 2, 1910-Aug. 13, 1911 From mother's arms to the arms of Jesus Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. W. G. Culver Marie Ford Jan. 5, 1933-Feb. 5, 1937 Darling we miss thee. [lamb sculpture on top of tombstone] --------------------- J.M. WILSON June 5, 1876-Feb. 13, 1957 [star engraving] --------------------- John W. ADAMS 1907-1989 Louise Popwell ADAMS 1904-1980 J.P. STONECYPHER born May 24, 1856 died April 6, 1941 Gone but not forgotten Lettie wife of J.P. STONECYPHER Juen 25, 1851-May 28, 1925 She was a kind and affectionate wife, a fond mother and a friend to all. Phyla, wife of E.D. HAND dau. of J.P. & Lettie Stonecypher Feb. 17, 1880-July 25, 1912. This fair, sweet flower in paradise shall bloom. Infant of L.D. & Minnie Popwell b. Aug. 26, 1908 died Nov. 5, 1908 Lorenzo Dow POPWELL May 16, 1871 departed this life Oct. 24, 1941. Gone but not forgotten. Minnie S[tonecypher] POPWELL 1882-1971 [wife of Lorenzo Dow Popwell] Reuben Dow POPWELL July 17, 1897-July 10, 1974 ------------------ "Brother" Chester O. DOWNS July 23, 1900-Dec. 23, 1934. His memory is blessed. Walter L. DOWNS June 11, 1880-July 12, 1921 [Masonic emblem, lectern monument with Bible on top] James G. DOWNS 1854-1945 Emma, wife of J.G. DOWNS born 1863 died Feb. 19, 1913 Age 50 years. Sleeping, sweetly sleeping. [lectern monument] Ervin S. son of J.G. & E.J. DOWNS may 21, 1889-Nov. 29, 1911. Age 22 years 6 mo 8 days. Our precious one is gone, His place is [illegible] "Son" William POPWELL Sept. 22, 1867-April 26, 1906 At rest. [son of Alfred Popwell] ------------------ POPWELL [double marker] Ann. H. Oct. 10, 1841-Mary. 26, 1935 Alford [sic] Feb. 7, 1844-Jan. 23, 1931 He gave this land for resting place. [note: the graves themselves are covered with concrete slabs which bear the following inscriptions, in contradiction to the new double marker:] "Mother" Anna H.[asseltine Downs] POPWELL born Oct. 10, 1831 died mar. 26, 1935 A sleep with God [sic] "Father" Alfred POPWELL Feb. 7, 1844-Jan. 23, 1931 A Sleep with God [sic] [Alfred m. Ann Downs Nov. 29, 1866 Autauga Co.] Orville L. POPWELL SSgt US Army World War 2 Mar. 10, 1910-Feb. 9, 1976 [VA marker] Moses POPWELL Pvt US Army World War 2 Sept. 18, 1921-Nov. 3, 1995 [VA marker] ------------------- Moses POPWELL Aug. 15, 1852-Feb. 23, 1928 [Moses m. Joicie Downs Nov. 24, 1873 Baker Co.] [uninscribed adult slab] --------------------- Pearl LUCAS Feb. 3, 1932-Aug. 3, 1998 Arthur LUCAS April 23, 1927-Dec. 24, 1984 ---------------------- [uninscribed infant slab]