METHODIST CEMETERY, Madison County, Mississippi M - Z (AFRICAN AMERICAN) USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing Free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was compiled and contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Pat Wellington *************************************************************************** Location: Near the intersection of Van Buren and Dinkins St. within city limits of Canton, Ms. The cemetery is not very well maintained - some areas are overgrown with weeds and grasses. The history is not available. For name searches of this index, use the "Find" or "Search" feature of your browser. *************************************************************************** Surname First/Middle/ Date of Birth Date of Death Alt. Birth Notes Maiden Death Data Mackey Kathleen Dec 24, 1910 No death date Note: Double headstone shared with Rixie Manvil Mackey. Mackey Rixie Manvil July 18, 1902 November 27, 1983 Note: Double headstone shared with Kathleen Mackey. Mackie Sam January 19, 1961 Gone but not forgotten. Malone Nathaniel 1896 - 1977 Pvt U.S. Army World War I. Malone Roxie January 25, 1970 Manning Levi August 6, 1919 March 29, 1970 Mississippi Tec 4 US Army World War II. Martin Cora Bell 1918 - 1985 Mother Mathews Sourie May 13, 1959 b. 1863 Matthews Charlie --Dates not legible-- Mississippi Pvt 427 Svc Cond Unit World War II. May Florida B. N. April 14, 1900 December 1, 1982 Note: Double headstone shared with Jamar Pierce. Mayberry Jessie 1927 - 1956 Aged 29 yrs. McClendon Mr. H. C. 1929 - 1993 Note: Funeral Marker. McCoy Sam, Sr. 1932 - 1994 Note: Funeral marker. McMurtry Dannie September 29, 1962 McNeal Rube 1896 - 1973 Mississippi Pvt US Army World War I. McNeil Carrye M. September 4, 1904 September 17, 1974 Sister. Meek Sallie May 6, 1947 In memory of .... / Faithful to her trust until death. Mitchell Etta M. July 22, 1908 September 17, 1973 Mother of Mothers. Moore Daisy March 3, 1930 Moore Emily C. April 12, 1971 Note: Double headstone shared with Percy C. Moore. Moore Eugene E. Jan 21, 1913 February 13, 1990 Note: Double headstone shared with Frank Moore Moore Frank August 8, 1902 March 17, 1988 Note: Double headstone shared with Eugene E. Moore. Moore Percy C. November 30, 1969 Note: Double headstone shared with Emily C. Moore. Murphy Addie W. 1890 - 1969 Only Sleeping Note: Double headstone shared with John J. Murphy. Murphy John J. 1889 - 1963 Just Sleeping Note: Double headstone shared Addie W. Murphy. Murphy Roosevelt, Sr. Feb 1, 1913 March 10, 1987 Our beloved father. Nash Estelle Decemberr 10, 1967 Note: Double headstone shared with Leon S. Nash. Nash Leon S. May 18, 1960 Note: Double headstone shared with Estelle Nash. Nash Lynch J. February 6, 1954 Mississippi Sgt Co. A 161 Depot World War I. Nash Martha March 18, 1911 b. 1866 Nash Nannie December 31, 1936 Tho lost to sight to memory dear. Neely Thomas H. December 30, 1967 Daddy. Newell Annie February 11, 1976 b. 1886 At Rest. Nichols Ethel Lucile Nov 22, 1925 September 11, 1982 Sister / At Rest. Nichols Henry, Jr. July 1, 1901 November 15, 1977 Father. Note: Double headstone shared with Lillie S. Nichols. Nichols Lillie S. Feb 15, 1913 August 26, 1980 Mother. Note: Double headstone shared with Henry Nichols, Jr. Nichols Mary E. December 11, 1966 Mother / Loving Memory Note: Double headstone shared with Willie P. Nichols. Nichols Willie --Dates not legible-covered with dirt-- Mississippi Pvt Co A 311 Labor Bn QMC Nichols Willie P. January 30, 1963 Father / Asleep in Jesus Note: Double headstone shared with Mary E. Nichols. Nicholson Alpha Lee August 10, 1905 April 12, 1975 Odell Earnest (Frock) July 4, 1910 May 28, 1989 Odell Mary May 30, 1906 September 1, 1972 Mother. Odell Willie August 26, 1903 March 25, 1974 Note: This is a double headstone shared with - person not named or are any dates inserted. Oden Charles H. d. 1937 Otis Eliza December 1, 1955 Otto Jennie Brown January 27, 1961 Otto Maggie, Sis 1912 - 1990 Note: Funeral Marker. Owens Albert Feb 22, 1904 June 26, 1967 Husband. Owens James Oct 27, 1918 November 13, 1983 Cpl U S Army World War II. Owens Johnnie Earl August 30, 1948 June 12, 1973 Owens Mundray T., Mr. 1968 - 1990 Note: Funeral marker. Palmer Amanda Jackson Nov 8, 1921 August 7, 1975 Mother. Palmer Hattie P. Brown 1925 - 1992 Parker Annie L. August 7, 1904 July 24, 1980 Mother. Parker Robert W. Dec 19, 1927 May 9, 1963 Indiana Sgt US Air Force World War II Korea. Patterson Eugene Dec 12, 1933 June 18, 1976 Sgt US Army. Patterson Zettie April 9, 1942 Mother. Note: Double headstone shared with Robert Patterson. Patterspm Robert December 6, 1957 Father. Note: Double headstone shared with Zettie Patterson. Pepper Gertie, Mrs. April 25, 1933 August 14, 1992 Note: Funeral marker Phillips Eula W. 1892 - 1965 Mother Note: Double headstone shared with Louis Harris. Phillips Louis 1882 - 1978 Father Note: A double headstone shared with Eula Phillips. Picken Geneva Dotson March 29, 1906 December 3, 1979 Pierce Jamar August 23, 1990 November 22, 1990 Note: Double headstone shared with Florida B.N. May. Pierce Nettie August 23, 1909 Dead but not forgotten / We shall meet again. Pierce Robert February 4, 1966 Mississippi Pvt Co B 335 SVC BN QMC World War I. Pierce Willie H. November 4, 1972 Pierce Willie H., Jr. Jan 20, 1922 December 5, 1991 Porter Murray, Jr., Mr. 1923 - 1993 Poston Sam, Jr. Feb 28, 1925 March 22, 1986 In memory of you loving family / Daddy. Powell Daisy B. Nov 1, 1906 February 28, 1977 Wife and mother. Powell Henry B. October 5, 1902 November 11, 1976 At Rest. Powell Money, Sr. July 31, 1972 Husband and father. Pratt Anderson December 29, 1982 US Army World War I. Pratt Mrs. Sallie February 26, 1959 b. 1872 Price Fontaine December 8, 1911 Is not dead but sleeping. Ratcliff Lucy 1894 - 1965 Readessis Georgia Mae May 25, 1910 December 13, 1964 Richey Annie Mae F. Dec 13, 1915 No death date Note: Double headstone shared with Johnson Richey. Richey Johnson May 8, 1904 April 24, 1984 Note: Double headstone shared with Annie Mae F. Richey. Also a veteran's marker near headstone: Tec 5 US Army World War II Ricks Freddie L. January 8, 1952 November 24, 1971 We Love You. Ricks Verner L. August 1, 1926 May 22, 1970 We love You. Riley Martha J. Oct 15, 1904 October 31, 1977 Robbin Sam December 10, 1960 Gone but not forgotten. Roberts Cornelia P. March 5, 1909 d. 1993 Sister Note: Double headstone shared with Clara Wilson. Robinson Annie R. Oct 10, 1928 March 16, 1970 At Rest. Robinson L. Aug 14, 1912 d. Aug 23, ???? Son of E. & Doug Robinson Robinson Mary April 1, 1922 Aged 10 yrs / My loss Heavens gain. Rogers Eugene Feb 26, 1934 July 20, 1973 US Army Korea. Rogers Eugene, Jr. Sep 19, 1959 October 26, 1968 With Love. Rogers Roosevelt Feb 5, 1939 October 22, 1966 Rowe Aunt Iona February 12, 1977 Salone Rosa Dancy August 11, 1902 July 9, 1982 Sanders Annie Lee May 15, 1911 September 13, 1989 Wife Note: Double headstone shared with Sam Sanders, Jr. Sanders Sam, Jr. Sep 26, 1910 No death date Husband Note: Double headstone shared with Annie Lee Sanders. Scott Hattie B May 1, 1903 February 13, 1988 Scott Sarah October 26, 1961 Semmes Eugene 1856 - 1938 Simpson Lonnie M. Dec 23, 1922 No Death Date Note: Triple headstone shared with John Young and Susie Young. Simpson Napolean January 10, 1980 Pvt U S Army World War I. Simpson Thomas J. Feb 1, 1927 February 13, 1965 Mississippi A S US Navy World War II. Slaughter Asa Dec 14, 1900 November 20, 1983 Husband Note: Double headstone shared with Mary W. Slaughter. Slaughter Mary W. Sep 9, 1905 November 17, 1989 Wife Note: Double headstone shared with Asa Slaughter. Slaughter William January 9, 1968 Smith Courtney August 20, 1975 Mother. Note: Double headstone shared with Joe Smith. Smith Frank Sep 20, 1904 November 27, 1972 Father. Smith Frank S. March 1, 1920 Gone but not forgotten. Smith Joe March 20, 1950 Father. Note: Double headstone shared with Courtney Smith. Smith John H. March 5, 1912 September 3, 1957 Mississippi Tech 5 U S Army World War II. Smith John Lee April 19, 1928 September 16, 1967 Mississippi A I C U S Airforce. Smith Needem G. Sep 18, 1918 September 29, 1978 Tec 4 U S Army World War II. Smith Sam April 29, 1957 Louisiana Pvt Co. B 349 Labor Bn QMC World War I. Smoots Desmond L. July 13, 1971 May 2, 1975 Snodgrass Allen November 3, 1983 Spruill Rosie August 26, 1969 Strickland Karla Kookie 19?8 - 1990 Sutton Lena, Mrs. May 3, 1907 The Lord is good / Let His will be done. Tate Ben June 29, 1978 Note: Double headstone shared with Pearl Holly Tate. Tate Pearl Holly Sep 26, 1900 November 7, 1972 Note: Double headstone shared with Ben Tate. Taylor Annie Mae October 8, 1971 b. Feb 29, 1909 Taylor Arthur M September 9, 1932 Dear brother. Taylor Eliza B. December 6, 1977 The memories linger. Note: Double headstone shared with Willie M. Taylor. Taylor Essie C. June 1, 1966 Father. Note: Double headstone shared with Estella B. Taylor. Taylor Estella B. June 12, 1974 Mother. Note: Double headstone shared with Essie C. Taylor. Taylor Etta June 12, 1984 Taylor Jam-- (Not legible) December 9, 1911 Taylor Rev. Samuel M. June 23, 1903 November 27, 1992 Note: Funeral marker. Taylor Walter June 16, 1902 October 27, 1954 Taylor Willie L. Feb 18, 1919 April 26, 1960 Mississippi Cpl 3076 Engr Dump Trk Co. World War II. Taylor Willie M September 14, 1973 The memories linger. Note: Double headstone shared with Eliza B. Taylor. Thomas Anna A. d. 1916 Wife of Andy Thomas / Aged 37 yrs. Thomas Lena M --No dates given-- Wife. Note: Double headstone shared with Love Davis. Thomas Leonard March 8, 1973 Mississippi Cpl US Army World War II. Thomas Lillian Edna August 27, 1908 December 8, 1930 At Rest. Thomas Sadie B. May 22, 1908 March 30, 1985 Aunt / At Rest. Thomas Sarah No Death Date Gone but not forgotten. Note: Double headstone shared with William N. Thomas. Also the name Clarence B. Battle appears on the headstone with no dates. Thomas William b. Apr 4,---- Son of Mary Slaughter. Thomas William N October 5, 1957 Gone but not forgotten Note: This is double headstone shares with Sarah Thomas... The name Clarence B. Battle also appears on the headstone but there are no dates. Thompson Ed September 21, 1977 Note: Double headstone shared with Viola F. Thompson. Thompson Eugene June 14, 1943 September 8, 1976 Thompson Helen March 12, 1985 Ma, I love you / Your daughter / Sweet Dreams. Thompson Robert Feb 11, 1910 November 10, 1977 Tec 5 US Army World War II. Thompson Rosie Lee Sep 6, 1928 October 2, 1973 Mother / Blessed are the meek. Thompson Viola F. January 3, 1900 September 1, 1964 Note: Double headstone shared with Ed Thompson. Thornton Eddie June 13, 1904 Tolliver Alberta F. September 16, 1982 In loving memory. Tolliver Lamon M. October 15, 1967 Mississippi Sgt Quartermaster Corps World War I. Turner Beatrice June 15, 1961 Wife of Charlie Turner. Vanburen Andrew Feb 23, 1950 February 22, 1969 Vanburen Lloyd Thomas Sep 2, 1953 July 4, 1976 Varnado Beatrice Hayes September 11, 1984 Wife Note: Double headstone shared with Coleman M. Varnado. Varnado Coleman M. July 14, 1968 Husband. Note: Double headstone shared with Beatrice Hayes Varnado. Ward Lelon Sep 28, 1909 November 6, 1966 Son. Ward W. J., Rev. December 24, 1974 Father. Ware Josephine d. May ??,1913. Warren Clyde Jan 11, 1959 May 3, 1980 Warren John G. Oct 11, 1931 February 22, 1979 Washington Alphonzo Dec 19, 1929 Mississippi Pvt 1cl 512 Serv. Washington Booker T., Mrs. Jan 8, 1914 January 15, 1991 Aged 76 yrs. Note: Funeral marker. Washington Clarence October 10, 1900 January 4, 1982 Brother. Washington Eva 1908 - 1977 Note: Triple monument shared with George Washington & Hattie Washington. Washington George 1869 - 1941 Father Note: Triple monument shared with Hattie Washington & Eva Washington Washington Hattie 1878 - 1958 Mother Note: Triple monument shared with George Washington & Eva Washington. Washington Leo May 18, 1911 February 28, 1976 Pvt U S Army World War II. Watkins Cedric K., Little Octr 28, 1981 January 29, 1984 Watts Lillie M. Loyd, Mrs. Sep 12, 1907 March 13, 1987 Aged 70 yrs Note: Funeral marker. Watts Wilbert February 4, 1919 October 6, 1955 Mississippi Tech 5 Ord Dept World War II. Webb John June 29, 1943 Sadly missed by wife and children. Wells Charles Ray July 13, 1946 December 24, 1976 PFC U S Army. Wesley E. W. December 2, 1905 b. 1861 Wheeler Susie, Mrs. 1919 - 1990 Note: Funeral marker. Whisenton Roxie O. September 17, 1974 In loving memory. White Annie March 7, 1907 b. 1847 Wife of Tom White / b.in Hinds Co. / d. in Madison Co. / Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. White John H. May 22, 1959 December 16, 1982 Son / Love you / Mother. White Lena B. Feb 11, 1918 February 15, 1982 Mother / We Love You. White Matte March 11, 1963 Love always / Children. White Sheppard June 9, 1909 May 14, 1978 Whiting Annie May 29, 1948 Whiting Jennie Dogan 1873 - 1928 Note: Double headstone shared with William Whiting. Whiting William 1862 -1949 Note: Double headstone shared with Jennie Dorgan Whiting. Wiley Frankie Sep 23, 1906 August 7, 1983 Note: Double headstone shared with William Wiley. Wiley William October 3, 1900 June 22, 1969 Husband. Note: Double headstone shared with Frankie Wiley. Wilkerson Sammie August 10, 1911 September 19, 1963 Just Asleep. Wilkes Alex Sep 16, 1900 January 31, 1959 Wilkes Frank March 12, 1925 July 13, 1987 Rest in peace. Williams Carrie Moore December 13, 1970 Note: Double headstone shared with Lewis W. Moore. Williams Casandrew --Unable to read dates - stone buried- Williams Dennis S., Rev. January 15, 1974 I have kept the faith. Williams Eddie March 11, 1971 b. 1900 Mississippi Pvt U S Army World War II. Williams Emile, Mr. 1917 - 1986 Note: Funeral marker. Williams Harriet R October 16, 1969 I have kept the faith. Williams Isidore June 9, 1912 June 20, 1972 Mississippi STM1 US Navy World War II Williams James June 11, 1941 Mississippi Mess Sgt 806 Hon Inf World War I Note: The death year could be in error as there were scratches around the year. Williams John March 12, 1926 Husband of Katie Williams. Williams Johnny March 12, 1901 May 17, 1988 Your in God's hands. Note: (Do Funny) appears just under his name on the stone. Williams Levi February 20, 1959 Williams Lewis W. February 29, 1972 Note: Double headstone shared with Carrie Moore Williams. Williams Mack July 24, 1973 Mississippi Cpl Co. F 806 Pioneer Inf. World War I. Williams Mary P., Mrs. March 7, 1902 December 28, 1989 Note: Funeral marker. Williams Mollie, Mrs. January 28, 1985 d. Mar 30,???? Aged 6 yrs. Williams Ora D. 1910 No Death Date Wife Williams Thomas E May 31, 1919 July 11, 1992 Husband / S. Sgt World War II. Note: There is a military memorial use in conjunction with the double headstone shared with Ora D. Williams. Williams Willie 1892 - 1940 From your wife and children. Wilson Clara Feb 1, 1899 No Death Date Sister Note: Double headstone shared with Cornelia P. Roberts. Wilson Fannie Lou Feb 10, 1912 February 13, 1972 Mother. Wilson Fontaine June 18, 1953 Wilson Helen Sharren Jan 17, 1973 September 4, 1984 Wilson Ida Lee, Mrs. 1918 - 1933 Note: Funeral marker. Wilson Percy March 25, 1900 November 24, 1971 Husband of Sylvia Wilson Note: Double headstone shared with Sylvia G. Wilson. Wilson Sylvia G. Dec 25, 1900 January 16, 1992 Note: Double headstone shared with Percy Wilson. Witherspoon James 1923 - 1973 Pvt US Army World War II. Note: The months and dates are not legible. The years are made out to be 1923 - 1973. Wofford Harnet --Dates not legible-- Wife of Isaac Wofford Woodard Ethel February 28, 1970 Woods Mattie McCoy April 3, 1909 February 3, 1979 Precious love take my hand / Loving mother. Wright Bertha, Mrs. 1900 - 1990 Note: Funeral marker. Wright Dan January 26, 1976 Jesus loves you. Wright Laylaor Verdell, Mrs. June 9, 1934 Feb 7, 1985 Note: Funeral marker. Wynn Nenie Dec 3, 1900 July 15, 1983 Wynn Walter February 5, 1974 Young John September 19, 1944 Note: Triple headstone shared by Lonnie M Simpson and Susie Young. Young Perry July 5, 1918 November 10, 1983 God Bless You. Young Seretha Feb 22, 1913 October 27, 1984 Asleep in Jesus. Young Susie January 20, 1973 Note: Triple headstone shared by Lonnie M Simpson and John Young.. Younger Mamie Lee April 4, 1910 January 14, 1980 ***************************************************************************