Bryan County GaArchives Cemeteries.....Burnt Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: LaMonnie Moore http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00028.html#0006830 May 24, 2010 BURNT CHURCH CEMETERY, ESTABLISHED IN 1830, RICHMOND HILL, GEORGIA, BRYAN COUNTY, Highway 144 east Canvassed in November, 2003, submitted by Roy and LaMonnie H. Moore in January 2004. Any corrections, questions, email: roylam@bellsouth.net Updated and new additions added in November, 2004. New additions added in January, 2007, additions added in July, 2007, additions and updates added in June, 2009. Additions added May, 2010. All wording is exactly as it was able to be read on grave sites. Baker, E. W. , born Sept 7, 1854, died Dec. 31, 1900 “Asleep in Jesus” Baker, Elise, born Aug. 27, 1880 – Nov. 23, 1886 “Of such is the kingdom of Heaven” Small brick walled area, metal pipes marking the graves, all unknown Metal markers numbering #20, #21 (graves) in front of the small brick walled area. Webb, J. W. Sacred to the memory of J. W. Webb, died in Quitman, Ga., Aug 25, 1882, aged 26 years Brasch, Eliza Ann Sacred to the memory of Eliza Ann Brasch who was born 27th Sept 1824 and died 22nd Dec. 1847 “Alas how changed that lovely flower which bloom’d and cheer’d my heart. Fair fleeting comfort of an hour, How soon we’re called to part” Behind wrought iron fence enclosure, obelisk Rogers, Mrs. Anna W., born 1787, died 1857. Rogers, Charles W., MD., born at Greenfield, Conn, Oct. 2, 1780, died in Bryan Co. Geo, Nov. 24, 1849 “Our father and mother” 4 unknown graves with metal stakes. Markers. #23, #24, #25, #26 2 unknown graves with metal stake, Markers, #42, #43. 4 unknown graves with metal stake, Markers, # 44, #45, #46, #47. Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth, born in Orangeburg, S.C., July 17, 1787, died in Bryan Co., Geo., April 29, 1847, aged 60 years Near the Johnson gravesites are markers #27, #28 for unknown graves. Area back near the woods line and right of brick walled grave plots surrounded by aged wooden posts are 3 unknown graves with metal markers, #38, #39, #40 Hayman, Charlie M. Charlie M., son of J.J. and Emma Hayman, born Jan 28, 1884, died July 10, 1885 “Transplanted to bloom in Heaven” Hayman, Mrs. John Vestol , mother, Apr 1, 1877 - Oct. 6, 1903 “Just when we learned to love her most, God called her back to Heaven” Hayman, John Vestol, father, Aug. 18, 1871 - Feb. 8, 1921 “It was hard indeed to part with thee, But Christ’s strong arm supported me” Hayman, William B. Aug 8, 1871 - June 11, 1897 “He is not dead but sleepeth” Hayman, Minnie Clyde Oct 14, 1885 - Sept 5, 1897 “She was the sunshine of our home” Hayman, Wade H. Sept. 20, 1887 - Oct 3, 1893 “Suffer little children to come unto me” Hayman, Thomas June 30, 1891 - July 10, 1891 “Blessed are the early dead” Hayman, Burtie I. July 24, 1880 - Aug. 31, 1900 Thy trials ended, thy rest is won” Unknown grave with metal pole and broken stone Monroe, James Madison In memory of James Madison Monroe, father, Mar 14, 1852 - May 29, 1893 Bacot, Sawyer, infant son of Steven and Lora Sue, Dec. 28, 1988 Bacot, Jack Lawrence, CPL US Army, Dec. 7, 1927 - Mar 17, 2002 Bacot, Barbara Jane, Aug. 20, 1932 - Aug 9, 2004 Beloved Wife & Mother McCallar, Lucille Stewart, beloved mother, Oct. 5, 1907 - Nov 3, 1995 Indalos, Allen M. 1942 - 1998 Schwabe, Herbert L. Feb. 21, 1926 - Aug. 22, 1997, Married May 3, 1953 Schwabe, Nan S. July 27, 1931 - April 13, 2005 Hime, William H. Aug. 30, 1922 - May 10, 1998 (Stewart – Richmond Hill) Newbury, Donald B. Oct. 17, 1939 - blank Newbury, Gerda E. Nov. 26, 1934 - Jan. 8, 1994 Ruff, Ronald R, AB US AirForce, Vietnam, June 8, 1944 - Mar 26, 1977 Livesay, Dorothea Ann Dec. 23, 1925 - Aug. 19, 1993 Biggs, Aline Boudreau Feb. 29, 1940 - Oct. 30, 1996 Biggs, Thomas William Mar 22, 1938 - May 26, 2003 (SFC, US ARMY, VIETNAM, BSM AM ARCOM) Roberts, Arthur H. Dec. 4, 1923 - Apr. 25, 1990 Smith, Cindy Ann 1965 - 1992 Smith, Gordon Clyde, M.SGT, US MARINE CORPS, KOREA June 1, 1929 - July 6, 2003 Unknown grave with metal marker in ground Rivera, Brandon Michael, Nov. 23, 1996, infant son of Michael and Cari Rivera “In our hearts forever” Loos, Michael Hosea, born 01-12-1959, died 06-11-1992, age 33 Beloved Son, Brother and Father Carpenter, Nancy G. Apr 19, 1916 - May 5, 1988, “Mama” Carpenter, Stewart M. Nov. 29, 1914 - Feb. 7, 2004 “ Daddy” Unknown grave with metal pole in ground Hauser, Mary L. Sept. 25, 1913 - Nov. 18, 2000 Speidel, Samuel C. N.S. Air Force, Korea, Oct. 19, 1932 - May 2, 2002 “Sam” “Daddy” “Granddaddy” Speidel, Sheila E. “Beloved wife and mother” Jan. 16, 1940 “Mom” “Gram” Maxwell, Thomas Harden Jan. 21, 1835 - Nov. 20, 1908 Young, Yong Suk, 1956 - 1997 Leibfried, Jack Linn, Father, Dec. 22, 1937 - June 20, 1997 “Gentle Giant” Leibfried, Harriet M. mother Mar 28, 1944 - blank Leggett, Tommy 1952 - 1993, Married Aug. 13, 1971 Leggett, Peggy G. 1953 - blank England, Gregory A. Dec. 1, 1955 - Apr. 10, 1999 “A Loving Son” Davis, Jake H. July 31, 1918 - June 3, 1994 Davis, Irma A. May 18, 1924 - April 14, 2000 Groves, Raymond J., Jr. July 7, 1949 - Sept. 15, 2003 Groves, Vickie M. Nov. 30, 1951 - blank Married Mar 31, 1972 Yawn, Lonnie M. “Father” Jan. 14, 1912 - July 10, 1977 Yawn, Anna C. “Mother” Nov. 27, 1912 - Nov. 23, 1972 Married Nov. 24, 1932 On back of Headstone “Beloved Parents of Levis, Gene, Runette, Elouise, Wilbur, L.E. Glenn, Scottie” Yawn, Wilbur L. Sept 23, 1936 - Aug. 13, 1997 Yawn, Frankie E. Feb. 9, 1937 - blank Yawn, Chris L. Feb. 5, 1970 - blank Parker, Arthur Perry Mar. 12, 1893 - Apr 24, 1969 Parker, Agnes May Jan 11, 1908 - Sept 26, 1990 Married Apr 10, 1924 Williamson, Jr., Johnny C. “husband” July 7, 1938 - blank Williamson, Jr., Barbara P. “wife” July 11, 1942 - blank Stallings, Ruth S. March 24, 1928 - April 1, 1999 Thieme, Edward R. “Father” Oct. 30, 1924 - blank Thieme, Mary R. “Mother” Sept. 18, 1924 - Nov. 11, 1997 Franklin, Garin L. March 3, 1989 - August 28, 1997 Hendrix, Jerrell Thomas, The Honorable Dec. 31, 1937 - March 21, 2001 “Our Hero” Maxwell, Annie E. born Dec. 1839 - died Nov. 1872 Maxwell, John J. born Jan. 21, 1835 - died Jan. 1, 1898 Harden, Thomas S. Hutson This Tablet Sacred to the Memory of Thomas S. Hutson Harden who was Born on the 22nd day of Jul 1786 and departed this life on the 4th day of May, 1821, Aged 34 years, months 8, 12 days. Is affectionately revred by his surviving widow and children Harden, Matilda A. 5-3-1790 - 3-22-1862 “Sacred to the memory of Matilda A. Harden, Daughter of Col. John Baker, an officer of the Revolution, and relict of the late Col. Thomas H. Harden of Bryan Co. She was born at Sunbury Ga., on the 3rd day of May 1790 and died at her residence in Bryan County on the 22nd day of March 1862. This tablet is reared by filial hard to the memory of a devoted mother.” Maxwell, Matilda A. Sacred to the Memory of Matilda A. Maxwell, born 10th December 1838, died 15th June 1855. “The soul of origin divine, God’s glorious image, freed from clay. In Heaven’s eternal sphere shall shine, a star of day.” Crabtree, William Sacared to the memory of William Crabtree who died April 27, 1859. Et. 73 years. “I know that my Redeemer liveth.” ** Inside a brick=walled enclosure are the following graves: McAllister, Col. G. W. Sacred to the memory of Col. G. W. McAllister, born December 21, 1781, died March 18, 1850. “The Righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.” Washburn, Evelyn Evelyn, infant son of Ingersoll and A.C. Washburn, died June 29, 1884, Aged 5 months. “Safe in the arms of Jesus” Clay, Thomas S. Sacred to the memory of Thomas S. Clay, Born Feb. 19, 1801, Died Oct. 21, 1849 “Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace.” Clay, Matilda Willis, “our Mother” born April 17, 1818, Died Sept. 18, 1869 Clay, C.W. M. Sacred to the memory of C.W. M. Clay, son of Thomas S. and Matilda W. Clay, born Oct. 15, 1842, Died May 19, 1844 Clay, Eliza Caroline, born April 2, 1809, Died Oct. 18, 1895 “Well done my good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Matt. 25:23” Ihly, R. W. Our Only Brother, R. W. Ihly, died Nov. 30, 1867, Aged 22 years Keller, Bessie, wife of S. W. Keller, Died Jan. 4, 1878, in her 21st year. “How beautiful the pure in heart, How sweet their memory.” Keller, S. W. In Memory of S. W. Keller, Born Aug. 10, 1839, Died at Spartanburg, S.C. Jan 17, 1887. Hayman, Cyrus J. “Father” Sept. 3, 1845 - Nov. 13, 1905 “His words were kindness, his deeds were love, His spirit humble, He rests above.” Hayman, Mrs. Cyrus “Mother” Oct. 19, 1850 - Dec. 11, 1920 “She was too good, too gentle and fair, To dwell in this cold world of care” Penney, Becroft, born in Chatham county, Aug. 31, 1806, Died in Bryan co. Aug 14, 1851 DelPercio, Vincent M. Dec. 23, 1950 - Feb. 22, 1998 “Rest in Peace” Groves, Jr., Raymond J. July 7, 1949 - Sept. 15, 2003 Groves, Vickie M. Nov. 30, 1951 Married March 31, 1972 Cianciotto, Patricia Jo “Mother” Sept 10, 1952 - Aug. 10, 1997 Nelson, Ronald Edward May 13, 1947 - June 20, 1996 Nelson, Wanda Denmark Sept. 3, 1954 “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want” Bean, Mary W. Feb. 17, 1957 - Jan. 13, 2002 “Loving and Devoted, Wife and Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics, and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better; whether by healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” Powers, “O.J.” Orlin James “Papa” Dec. 22, 1931 - Sept. 4, 1995 Powers, Virginia Easters “Granny” July 21, 1931 Burtchaell, Peter E. Sept. 19, 1922 - Jan. 12, 1992 Burtchaell, Frances L. July 21, 1922 Daniels, Velma H. Nov. 5, 1903 - Aug. 28, 1996 Butler, William J. In Memory of Butler, William J. Pvt. CO K 7th GA CAV, Confederate States Army April 4, 1812 - Feb. 26, 1865 Butler, Sophia A. Sacred to the Memory of Butler, Sophia A. who departed this life Dec. 30, 1868 in her 60th year. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Rev., 14 Ch, 13 vrs” **Inside a decorative wrought iron fence Butler, Mary A. E. Sacred to the memory of Butler, Mary A.E. , wife of J.M. Butler, born Dec. 19, 1818, Died Oct. 10, 1881, Aged 62 years Parker, Roland Rudolph 11-17-1919 - 2-7-1990 Parker, Dora Gregory 1-31-1921 - 12-20-1986 Ware, Sam K. “Bubba” 2-15-1957 - 8-27-1996 Ware, Bobby Layton Sept. 5, 1933 - Oct. 31, 2002 Grantham, Joshua J. 7-30-1976 - 8-16-1996 “In loving memory of our son and brother. Our hearts will always be with you. Love, Mom, Dad and Jason” Dragon, infant blank - 1995 Vinings, Jon Wayne “Husband, Daddy” 3-2-1935 - 6-1-1992 Harp, William H. June 29, 1933 - Blank Harp, Patricia J. Sept. 2, 1936 - May 25, 2000 “Gone home – She lived her life God’s way – A wife and mother without equal” Bell, Marjorie G. “Margie” Nov. 14, 1939 - Nov. 21, 2002 Bell, Charles H. “Charlie” June 9, 1934 - blank Beal, Catherine Dale Victory Sept. 12, 1931 - Oct. 16, 2001 “Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and best friend” Elliott, Max L. July 8, 1953 - July 16, 2004 Masonic emblem on tombstone Hiers, Dan Hanbury . Aug. 6, 1933 - July 27, 2004 SI, U.S. NAVY, KOREA Jones, Carmen M. Dec. 27, 1976 -Aug. 24, 2004 “An angel visited the green earth, and took a flower away” (Richmond Hill. funeral home) Smith, Shirley Randolph July 11, 1924 - August 13, 2004 “We love you, Mother” Yawn, George G. May 14, 1945 - September 22, 2003 Blank Yawn, L. E. April 6, 1942 - blank Yawn, Jessie K. Dec. 18, 1938 - April 20, 2003 Jacobs, JoAnn C. June 19, 1931 - Feb. 23, 2004 “Forever in our hearts” (Richmond Hill funeral home) Cooper, Denise D. July 31, 1954 - May 18, 2004 “Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal” (Richmond Hill funeral home) Smith, Gilbert Roy, USN, Petty Officer, WWII May 28, 1920 - May 1, 2004 Smith, Marguerite G. Hayes Oct. 16, 1915 - Feb. 14, 2004 Gautreau, Arthur G. March 24, 1932 - blank Gautreau, Ula J. July 20, 1930 - blank Woo, Ryan C. Nov. 29, 1995 – Aug 20, 2006 “The Ry man” By the back fence: Hinley, Israel Norman 1801-1879 Gravesite, flowers, no slab or marker, located by the BACOT site, which is near the road which goes thru the cemetery. Yawn, Barry Jason July 8, 1970 – January 17, 2006 “Son, brother, father, BM/US Coast Guard” Rouse, Katy Young Mar. 20, 1979 – June 26, 2005 “A loving mother, wife, daughter and friend to all” Black, Roger L. Sr. CPL U.S. Army, Sept 19, 1933 – May 18, 2005 Black, Patricia Glynn Children: Lee, Lynn, Bridgett, Colleen Grandchildren: J.R., Kasey, Nora, Timothy Rennolds, Thomas Hansford, III July 14, 1933 Rennolds, Brenda Fields Dec. 22, 1937 – Apr. 28, 2005 Kenny, Walter J, III “Trey” Aug. 30, 1989 - June 24, 2006 “Alienwerkshopp” Bayens, James C. June 17, 1930 – May 21, 2006 Lane, Floyd “Lee” Mar. 20, 1944 Lane, Shirley “Jo Ellen” Oct. 14, 1937 – July 2, 2006 Swanson, Cassidy “PrincessCassie” 1997-2006 Lane, Shirley “Jo Ellen” Oct. 14, 1937 - July 2, 2006 Grayson, John M. July 29, 1938 - Dec. 29, 2006 Weaver, James C. III “Jimmy” Jan. 22, 1954 - Aug. 9, 2007 “Beloved” Harris, Jerry W. Sept. 30, 1941 Harris, JoAnn July 4, 1941 - Apr 13, 2007 Collins, Earl Dewayne May 7, 1952 Collins, Kimberly Ann Aug. 1, 1969 - Nov. 17, 2007 “Loving daughter of Richard and Linda Bowers. “Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not here, I do not sleep, I am the thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripen grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you waken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of gentle birds in circling flight. I am the soft star that shines at night, Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not here, I did not die.” Lane, Jr., Joseph Matthew June 30, 1945 - Nov. 19, 2007 “Beloved husband of Geraldine Steens Lane. “Husband, love your wife, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” Unknown with flowers at head of grave site. Scholar, Barbara J. 1931 – 2001 Gillette, Michael W. April 1, 1979 - May 7, 1995 Chase, James M. CW2, US ARMY, VIETNAM, Feb. 5, 1949 - Oct. 27, 2008 Unknown gravesites, markers #16, #17 Chapman, Gladys H. June 10, 1915 - Jan. 8, 2006 Nichols, Michelle Denise April 10, 1976 - Jan 1, 2007 “Loving mother, daughter and Friend to all” Lowe, J.D. Jan. 9, 1953 - Lowe, Teresa Ann April 26, 1960 - Mar. 4, 2008 Infant, 1998 (by Gordon C. Smith grave) Gerena, Salome 1923 - 2009 Hardy, Donna D July 27, 1960 “Memories guide the hand of love” Richards, Cothilda Aug. 28, 1933 - May 29, 2007 Poythress, Gene Doyle, Sept. 8, 1930 Poythress, Mary Ann, Nov. 27, 1934 – July 2, 2009, married Aug. 18, 1951 “God saw that she was getting tired and a cure was not meant to be, so He put His arms around her and whispered “come with me”. With tearful eyes we watched her suffer and watched her fade away. Although we loved her dearly we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating and a warm loving heart to rest. God broke out hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. “Nana” Added June 23, 2010: Parker, "Bobby", Robert E., Sr. Aug. 7, 1938 - Jan. 30, 2010