MITCHELL COUNTY, NC - CEMETERIES - Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery ----¤¤¤¤---- Abstracted By: Louise Thomas-Miller & PamThomas-Cantrell This cemetery is in excellent condition.This survey was taken on July 26, 2004.There are 270 names in this survey. An inscription reads: In memory of Oak Grove Methodist Church 1890 - 1953 Surnames & Maiden names found in this cemetery are: Bates, Buchanan, Burleson, Byrd, Chrisawn, Conley, Cook, Dellinger, Duncan, Ellis, English, Entrekn, Ford, Garland, Geouge, Goodman, Green, Greene, Grindstaff, Haines, Hayes, Hill, Hollifield, Howell, Hoyle, Hughes, Huskins, Johnson, King, Ledford, McBee, McKinney, McNeill, Murdock, Murphy, Pannell, Parsons, Phillips, Pressley, Putmam, Putnam, Ramsey, Rice, Robinson, Schaffer, Shelton, Shook, Shuford, Slagle, Smith, Sparks, Stapleton, Stewart, Street, Summers, Thomas, Turbyfield, West, Whitson, Willis, Wilson, Wise, Woody, Young. Last Name First Name Middle Name Birth Death Comment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shook Jamie Lynn Mar 26, 1998 no date d/o Dale & Tammy Chrisawn Aaron Casey Apr 01, 1992 no date s/o Bobby & Lisa / God has a rocking chair Ellis Albert N. Mar 29, 1916 May 17, 1995 h/o Irene H. / WT3 US Navy WW II Ellis Irene H. Dec 01, 1920 Jan 12, 2000 w/o Albert N. Ellis Clingman W. Mar 17, 1914 Apr 17, 2000 h/o Lois G. Ellis Lois G. Sep 26, 1917 no date w/o Clingman W. West Joe L. Aug 06, 1927 Jan 10, 1998 h/o Zola E. / US Air Force West Zola E. Apr 27, 1924 no date w/o Joe L. Whitson Harley none Jun 16, 1920 Jan 08, 1998 PFC US Army WW II / Love is eternal Grindstaff Clarence E. Jul 04, 1935 Jan 15, 2002 h/o Ora B. Grindstaff Ora B. Apr 12, 1938 no date w/o Clarence E. Street Arthur E. Dec 18, 1925 Dec 07, 1992 CD3 US Navy WW II Johnson Ernest Lee Apr 27 1904 Dec 16, 1994 h/o Ella Ellis Johnson Ella Ellis Apr 12, 1912 Jan 07, 1994 w/o Ernest Lee Shuford Earl V. May 16, 1090 Aug 19, 1993 h/o Cora Lee Shuford Cora Lee Apr 18, 1909 no date w/o Earl V. / married 65 years Duncan Joan Robinson 1944 1990 Wilson Howard W. Jun 14, 1912 no date h/o Lela W. Wilson Lela W. Jan 16, 1915 no date w/o Howard W. / married Dec 20, 1936 Green Ronald Phillip Aug 22, 1945 Feb 18, 1995 Hill Pamela Green Jul 17, 1949 Mar 21, 1980 Hughes Betty Sparks Dec 08, 1932 Jan 30, 1990 Sheltered in His arms Grindstaff Ray E. Jan 28, 1922 Feb 15, 2002 h/o Hazel S. Grindstaff Hazel S. Apr 29, 1922 no date w/o Ray E. Grindstaff Charles R. Oct 14, 1948 Aug 29, 1992 Murdock Lonas M. Mar 25, 1913 Jul 29, 1998 h/o Tennie L. Murdock Tennie L. Sep 19, 1918 May 02, 1996 w/o Lonas M. / Love is eternal Cook Alvin L. June 17, 1954 Mar 24, 1994 Grindstaff Thomas Ray Apr 23, 1915 Aug 17, 1992 h/o Nettie Geouge Grindstaff Nettie Geouge Sep 19, 1912 Jul 19, 1993 w/o Thomas Ray Hoyle, Sr. Howard W. Oct 02, 1918 no date h/o Lois A. Hoyle Lois A. Jul 27, 1920 no date w/o Howard W. Sparks Brown none Nov 17, 1911 Jun 22, 1987 Our sunshine / Our children, Norma, Rouselle, Zella & Lou Sparks Elsie Y. Dec 25, 1916 no date Our Inspiration Willis Wade C. Mar 18, 1912 Sep 25, 1992 h/o Pansy G. Willis Pansy G. Mar 01, 1916 no date w/o Wade C. Rice Cecil none Feb 15, 1938 Jun 18, 1986 h/o Barbara / married Jul 13, 1965 Rice Barbara none Feb 26, 1942 no date w/o Cecil Pressley David Allen Dec 03, 1968 Dec 15, 2002 stone has 18 wheeler with 'Sandman' written on truck Summers Ray J. Nov 11, 1929 no date h/o Norma Sparks Summers Norma Sparks May 13, 1935 Feb 26, 2001 w/o Ray J. Sparks Euzelia R. Sep 02, 1909 Jul 27, 1978 Grindstaff Frank L. Jun 08, 1904 Dec 23, 1980 h/o Ella s. Grindstaff Ella S. Dec 24, 1905 Apr 18, 1992 w/o Frank L. Willis William A. Dec 02, 1912 Jul 31, 1969 h/o Retta G. / NC PVT Co C 112 Engineers WW II Willis Retta G. 1917 2003 w/o William A. Grindstaff Jimmy H. Oct 30, 1939 May 29, 1973 Grindstaff Jack Lloyd Sep 19, 1928 Aug 13, 1958 NC PFC US Air Force Grindstaff Ben Lee Apr 23, 1925 Oct 18, 1996 h/o Charlene Grindstaff Charlene none May 01, 1948 no date w/o Ben Lee Smith Betty T. May 12, 1936 Aug 07, 1977 children: April, Patty & Greg Sparks Sarah Alice May 10, 1882 Apr 26, 1964 w/o Clyde H. Sparks Clyde H. Feb 28, 1882 Jul 20, 1963 h/o Sarah Alice Sparks Cora Lee Mar 20, 1925 Sep 25, 1928 Gone but not forgotten Sparks W. H. 1881 1977 h/o Alice S. Sparks Alice S. 1894 1967 w/o W.H. Hollifield Franklin D. Dec 08, 1934 Mar 31, 1941 A little flower of love that bloomed but to die, Transplanted now above to bloom with God on high. Phillips John Derek Aug 07, 1918 Nov 24, 1968 Johnson Ruby King May 20, 1924 Mar 28, 1983 In loving memory Grindstaff Milt Adam Feb 01, 1918 no date Preciou Lord take my hand / h/o Bonnie Buchanan Grindstaff Bonnie Buchanan Jun 24, 1918 no date w/o Milt Adam / Lord take my hand Grindstaff K. E. 1896 1977 h/o Vallie Grindstaff Vallie none 1898 1983 w/o K.E. Grindstaff Jerry Douglas 1962 1994 Our beloved son rest in peace Grindstaff Joey Robert May 09, 1979 May 03, 2002 Beloved son / (beautiful beach, gulls &sun on stone) Byrd Jack none May 15, 1914 Jun 29, 1994 h/o Pauline Wilson Byrd Pauline Wilson Apr 09, 1913 Jun 09, 2000 w/o Jack Wilson James Alfonzo Aug 31, 1887 Oct 29, 1967 h/o Beatrice Ledford Wison Beatrice Ledford Jun 22, 1889 Jan 31, 1981 w/o James Alfonzo Woody William B. Jun 29, 1896 Jun 25, 1966 h/o Carry W. / PVT BTRY F4 REGT FAR D WW I Woody Carry W. May 05, 1899 Jul 14, 1979 w/o William B. Buchanan Laura none 1870 1906 w/o Wiliam B. / At rest Howell Dudly none 1909 1968 h/o Lela Howell Lela none 1899 1981 w/o Dudley Phillips William L. Sep 08, 1826 Sep 12, 1916 h/o Susan L. / His words were kindness, his deeds were of love, his spirit humble, he rest above. Phillips Susan L. Mar 08, 1928 Mar 04, 19?6 w/o William L. /She hath done what she could Ford Laura Phillips Oct 06, 1854 Mar 04, 1938 w/o Sam / Faithful to her trust even unto death Phillips Everett L. Jan 10, 1898 Jul 21, 1989 h/o Edna G. Phillips Edna G. Jul 09, 1902 Jan 26, 2000 w/o Everett L. Phillips Guy McDonald Jan 16, 1929 Jun 18, 2002 DDS h/o Mildred Angel Ramsey Phillips Mildred Angel Ramsey Jun 08, 1928 Jun 22, 1993 w/o Guy McDonald Grindstaff William H. Jul 03, 1883 no date Blessed are the merciful Grindstaff Dora Ida Jun 10, 1876 Aug 21, 1960 Blessed are the merciful Grindstaff Simon none Sep 14, 1868 Mar 23, 1954 h/o Elizabeth Grindstaff Elizabeth none Jun 17, 1867 Mar 21, 1966 w/o Simon Grindstaff Ralph E. Feb 25, 1958 Apr 30, 1958 Grindstaff Fred E. Nov 23, 1907 Nov 03, 1976 h/o Lucille Grindstaff Lucille none Mar 01, 1911 no date w/o Fred / We will meet again Grindstaff Marvin P. 1939 1981 h/o Eloise M. Grindstaff Eloise M. 1943 no date w/o Marvin P. / Gone but nit forgotten Buchanan Dewey none 1900 1934 Buchanan Mosie L. 1871 1957 Buchanan Geneva L. 1893 1966 Buchanan George Hale Nov 10, 1922 Jun 06, 1986 Ledford Claude W. Dec 11, 1900 Mar 31, 1969 h/o Zola J. Ledford Zola J. Oct 20, 1912 no date w/o Claude W. Ledford Lawrence R. Mar 07, 1905 Nov 07, 1977 h/o Verda S. Ledford Verda S. Nov 22, 1913 Dec 11, 1999 w/o Lawrence R. Schaffer Albert A. Aug 15, 1900 Sep 15, 1986 PVT US Army WW II Burleson Joseph M. Jun 16, 1919 Jun 10, 1974 h/o Ora B. Burleson Ora B. May 05, 1921 no date w/o Joseph M. Entreken Ruth W. Jan 09, 1918 Feb 03, 1996 Sister Buchanan Nancy E. age 80 broken stone Mother at rest Buchanan Jacob none 1847 1928 age 81 / Father at rest Buchanan Charles E. Aug 22, 1892 Jun 28, 1975 h/o Eula L. Buchanan Eula L. Jun 14, 1893 May 18, 1985 w/o Charles E. Buchanan Sophia none 1840 1922 Aged 82 years / w/o G.L. / Prepare to meet me in Heaven Buchanan George L. 1846 1928 h/o Sophia / May he rest in peace Buchanan Anna McBee Jan 24, 1875 Oct 23, 1918 w/o J.R. Phillips Robert B. Oct 30, 1902 Jan 24, 1999 h/o Florence P. Phillips Florence P. Feb 03, 1903 Apr 27, 1979 w/o Robert B. Phillips Sophia E. May 22, 1878 Feb 08, 1907 w/o W.S. Phillips W. S. Jul 19, 1874 Apr 28, 1952 h/o Sophia E. / 'I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.' Phillips no name no name Jul 20, 1896 Oct 12, 1904 Son of W.E. & S.E. / How many hopes lie buried here. Phillips Virginia Ruth Feb 08, 1900 Mar 09, 1900 Shelton Robert H. 1918 1976 SFC US Army / h/o Georgia Putman Shelton Georgia Putman May 30, 1926 Jul 06, 1999 w/o Robert H. Putnam Sam B. Nov 27, 1897 Feb 26, 1980 h/o Nola Mae Putnam Nola Mae May 30, 1900 Sep 30, 1965 w/o Sam B. Conley William D. 1889 1959 h/o Elizabeth W. Conley Elizabeth W. 1894 1985 w/o William D. Conley John M. Apr 24, 1914 Jan 24, 1987 h/o Ruby C. Huskins Conley Ruby C. Huskins May 09, 1916 no date w/o John M. Thomas Thad L. Jun 23, 1902 Oct 31, 1970 NC PFC CO E 29 Infantry / h/o Vaughania Thomas Vaughania none Nov 18, 1905 Nov 10, 1984 w/o Thad L. Ledford Homer H. Jan 22, 1908 Feb 17, 1974 h/o Edna G. Ledford Edna G. Nov 11, 1913 Oct 06, 2000 w/o Homer H. Grindstaff Dana L. May 25, 1901 May 14, 1990 w/o Audie Grindstaff Audie none May 01, 1896 May 10, 1962 h/o Dana L. / WAGR SUP CO 120 INF WWI Grindstaff Alexander L. Oct 08, 1866 Mar 07, 1947 h/o Judea Wilson Grindstaff Judea Wilson Nov 11, 1875 May 08, 1966 w/o Alexander L. Wilson Harriet McKinney Oct 12, 1855 Apr 12, 1932 At rest w/o I.N. Ellis Infant Children none no dates no dates Infant children of Mr.& Mrs. J.W. Ellis Ellis J. W. 1890 1975 h/o Jennie Y. Ellis Jennie Y. 1892 1979 w/o J.W. Stewart Elizabeth none Sep 18, 1810 Jun 06, 1895 Wise Matilda none Jun 18, 1846 no date Ellis Robert C. Jan 30, 1893 Mar 18, 1950 21 Spruce Squadron 865359 PVT 1st CL 1 CO 1 BN 155 Depot Brigade The American Legion Post 207 Ellis James H. Dec 21, 1887 Oct 20, 1950 h/o Jennie G. Ellis Jennie G. Sep 05, 1897 Sep 15, 1972 w/o James H. Haines Howard E. Sep 14, 1930 Sep 17, 1988 Goodmn Carl none May 20, 1909 Jan 01, 1996 Howell Wilburn Dallas Feb 23, 1904 Mar 31, 1976 Howell Helen Ellis May 31, 1908 Oct 23, 1990 Howell Lecil C. 1906 1952 Howell Ralph Guy Jan 01, 1916 Dec 15, 1944 PVT. Killed in France Howell Althea S. Dec 25, 1898 Feb 18, 1972 Howell Earl W. Apr 14, 1896 Nov 24, 1946 Howell George M. 1875 1957 h/o Mary W. Howell Mary W. 1876 1945 w/o George M. Buchanan ?? David B. no date no date Buchanan ?? Thomas B. no date no date Buchanan ?? Earl W. no date no date Ellis Hattie E Oct 26 1862 Sep 17, 1950 Ellis J. E. May 22, 1856 Sep 04, 1934 Gone but not forgotten Ellis Clement A. Mar 17, 1851 Jul 10, 1897 h/o M. Ella Ellis M. Ella Mar 30, 1857 Mar 13, 1143 w/o Clement a. Ellis Edward A. Oct 08, 1884 Mar 13, 1956 Ellis John none Jun 27, 1825 Feb 15, 1899 h/o Susan E. Ellis Susan E. Nov 11, 1831 Aug 19, 1906 w/o John Ellis Infant Son none Apr 14, 1939 Apr 14, 1939 Infant son fo Clingman & Lois Ellis Ellis Howard none Jul 1919 Dec 1928 Ellis Roscoe C. 1885 1933 h/o Bertie W. Ellis Bertiee W. 1887 1976 w/o Roscoe C. Slagle James Marion Oct 03, 1849 Mar 23, 1938 88 y 5m 20 d Slagle Charles L. Dec 15, 1881 Sep 14, 1951 h/o Martha E. Slagle Martha E. Nov 11, 1889 Jul 21, 1976 w/o Charles L. Slagle Martha E. Geouge Jan 01, 1867 Nov 03, 1944 w/o W.C. Shuford Fred R. Sep 13, 1913 Oct 02, 2000 h/o Anna Mae Shuford Anna Mae Jan 26, 1915 Dec 28,1998 w/o Fred R. Wilson Zeb none Dec 28, 1863 Jul 27, 1957 h/o Lina Wilson Lina none May 28, 1871 Oct 27, 1962 w/o Zeb Wilson Fred W. Oct 07, 1906 Oct 13, 1931 Gone but not forgotten Wilson Avery W. Oct 09, 1900 Jul 05, 1981 h/o Josiephine L. Wilson Josiephine L. Oct 16, 1902 Oct 05, 1996 w/o Avery W. Turbyfill Jesse none Aug 12, 1886 Mar 13, 1957 h/o Ella W. Turbyfill Ella W. Aug 11, 1890 May 03, 1981 w/o Jesse Tubyfill Glen none Jun 10, 1919 Dec 26, 1928 Our boy Father let thy grace be given that we may meet Glen in Heaven Wilson Sidney L. Dec 28, 1844 Jun 15, 1925 80 y 5m 17 d Gone but not forgotten Wilson Mary Sue Oct 17, 1915 no date w/o Homer Tom Wilson Homer Tom Dec 11, 1911 Aug 07, 1994 h/o Mary Sue Wilson Stokes none Apr 11, 1883 Dec 02, 1953 h/o Lucindia S. Wilson Lucindia S. Feb 15, 1889 Sep 12, 1960 w/o Stokes Wilson Elva none Apr 07, 1920 Jan 07, 1923 Gone to be an angel Wilson Charlie W. Jul 21, 1877 Jan 09, 1911 He is not dead but sleepeth Wilson John P. Mar 13,1856 Mar 19, 1927 h/o Jane A. Buchanan Wilson Jane A. Buchanan Nov 08, 1855 Jan 01, 1925 w/o John P. Ledford George W. May 03, 1899 Dec 29, 1994 Ledford Laura E. Jul 25, 1921 May 21, 1999 Forever in our hearts Greene Infant Daughter none Oct 1913 Oct 1913 i/d of W.N. & Bessie Howell Effie none Dec 03, 1879 Sep 22, 1959 Asleep in Jesus Howell W. A. 1877 1958 h/o Ida H. Howell Ida H. 1885 1957 w/o W.A. Johnson Ruth H. Jul 05, 1908 Jul 07, 1976 Rest in peace Howell Rae M. Apr 01, 1911 none Gone Home Hayes Virginia Buchanan Jan 05, 1920 Apr 11, 2003 w/o John Russell Hayes John Russell 1920 1975 PFC US Army WW II h/o Virginia Buchanan Buchanan Fred Harlan Feb 11, 1916 Oct 21, 1979 Wilson Infant Son none no date no date infant son of Mr.&Mrs. Herbert T. Wilson Wilson Infant Son none on date no date infant son of Mr.&Mrs. Herbert T. Wilson Buchanan Willie B. Oct 09, 1867 Nov 22, 1946 h/o Juanita Ledford Buchanan Juanita Ledford Oct 27, 1885 Nov 11, 1933 w/o Willie B. Ledford Paul Curtis Jan 08, 1962 Sep 13, 1989 In loving memory Ledford Gene W. Sep 30, 1953 Jul 9, 1978 He was the sunshine of our home Ledford Shelby Jean Sep 24, 1941 Jan 08, 1942 d/o Mr. & Mrs. G. W. Ledford Volk Cleta Ledford 1887 1975 Ledford William none Aug 08, 1848 Jul 13, 1920 h/o Matilda Pannell Ledford Matilda Pannell Nov 05, 1860 Jul 25, 1953 At rest w/o William Ledford Curtis A. 1859 1945 h/o Hubbie Young Ledford Hubbie Young 1881 1950 At rest w/o Curtis A. Turbyfill Infant none Apr 09, 1914 Apr 09, 1914 i/o Charlie & Bettie / He carries the lamb in his bosom Turbyfill Wade none Oct 14, 1921 Sep 28, 1927 God gave, He took, He will restore, He doth all things well Turbyfill T. C. Aug 31, 1860 Oct 23, 1928 Not my will but thine be done / h/o Sarah Louise English Turbyfill Sarah Louise English Feb 06, 1862 Feb 09, 1931 none knew thee, but to love thee / w/o T.C. Turbyfill Charlie none Jul 13, 1884 Feb 21, 1969 h/o Bettie Wilson Turbyfill Bettie Wilson Dec 23, 1891 Nov 12, 1950 w/o Charlie Turbyfill Bettie Wilson Dec 23, 1891 Nov 12, 1950 w/o Charlie / At rest Turbyfill Nina none no date no date w/o Lewis Turbyfill Lewis none no date no date h/o Nina Wilson Donald Milton Jun 08, 1941 Apr 09, 1942 s/o Oscar M. Wilson Burleson Farrel W. 1909 1957 h/o Althea W. Burleson Althea W. 1916 1997 w/o Farrel W. Wilson Walter C. Apr 29, 1889 Sep 02, 1948 h/o Cora Wilson Cora none Jan 13, 1893 Oct 28, 1979 w/o Walter C. Burleson Ronnie Darrell Aug 04, 1965 Aug 06, 1965 Wilson Son of none 1953 1953 s/o Mr. & Mrs. James A. Wilson / We will meet again Wilson Harold Van Dec 10, 1949 Apr 24, 1977 Rest in Peace Wilson James A. Jan 07, 1930 Mar 18, 2004 PFC US Army / h/o Helen O. Wilson Helen O. Apr 10, 1931 no date w/o James A. Wilson Infant Son none Nov 11, 1961 no date Suffer little children to come unto me. I/S Charles & Merle Wilson Charles R. Oct 16, 1926 Jul 21, 1988 w/o Merle T. Wilson Merle T. May 27, 1924 no date In His arms I'm not afraid. w/o Charles R. Dellinger Richard Lee Jun 21, 1909 Jun 16, 1986 h/o Susan Dellinger Susan none Apr 24, 1916 Dec 16, 1993 w/o Richard Lee Wilson William D. 1876 1956 h/o Mary MKinney Wilson Mary McKinney 1882 1965 w/o William D. Wilson Clarence D. May 31, 1903 Jul 04, 1954 Wilson Edith J. Apr 01, 1904 Apr 21, 1977 Wilson Mack E. Sep 27, 1920 Jun 08, 1998 h/o Anna Mae / S SGT US Army WW II OLC Wilson Anna Mae Jan 28, 1927 no date w/o Mack E. McNeill J. L. 'Dont' May 27, 1871 Sep 06, 1960 h/o Alice T. McNiell Alice T. Apr 06, 1879 May 27, 1968 w/o J. L. 'Dont' Wilson Jack E. Jul 17, 1925 Feb 23, 1994 h/o Ophelia B. 'Teed' Wilson Ophelia B. 'Teed' Dec 27, 1926 no date w/o Jack E. Wilson Michael none Mar 22, 1954 Dec 04, 1968 Turbyfill Fred C. Dec 11, 1914 Nov 24, 2002 Tec 4 US Army WW II / h/o Josephine s. Turbyfill Josephine S. Oct 23, 1918 Jun 18, 1999 w/o Fred C. Turbyfill Barbara Sue Aug 10, 1938 Jun 28, 1945 Asleep in Jesus Turbyfill Benny L. Sep 08, 1933 Mar 23, 1976 Turbyfill John B. 1913 1984 h/o Effie Murphy Turbyfill Effie Murphy 1910 1995 w/o John B. Garland William 'Bill' Dec 14, 1915 Mar 24, 2004 h/o Ethel Burleson Garland Ethel Burleson Jul 05, 1919 May 02, 1999 w/o William 'Bill' Ledford Edward O. Jun 03, 1940 Aug 22, 2001 h/o Loretta G. Ledford Loretta G. Sep 06, 1940 no date w/o Edward O. no marker New Grave / no marker Burleson Parley G. 1904 1996 h/o Maude J. Burleson Maude J. 1911 1987 w/o Parley G. Parsons W. Bascombe 1893 1977 h/o Lillian M. Parsons Lillian M. 1882 1976 w/o W. Bascombe Bates E. Eugene 1919 1991 h/o Rilla A. Bates Rilla A. 1917 no date w/o E. Eugene Burleson Clingman P. Jul 27, 1882 Feb 02, 1950 h/o Lula Bell Hughes Burleson Lula Bell Hughes Mar 07, 1882 Mar 30, 1959 w/o Clingman P. Stapleton William M. Jun 06, 1900 Aug 10, 1952 h/o Vera L. Stapleton Vera L. Mar 06, 1905 Mar 31, 1994 w/o William M. Stapleton Ernest C. Jan 08, 1925 Apr 28, 1968 NC SM2 US Navy WW II / h/o Evelyn D. Stapleton Evelyn D. Sep 13, 1928 Aug 13, 1993 Eternally Loved / w/o Ernest C. Stapleton James W. Aug 22, 1928 Apr 25, 1978 double/ right side blank Howell Ralph G. Jan 01, 1916 Dec 15, 1944 NC PVT 118 INF WW II ___________________________________________________________________ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Louise Thomas-Miller and Pam Thomas-Cantrell ___________________________________________________________________