Jasper County, Texas --- Fairview Community Cemetery near Buna ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Directions: Turn on Hwy 1004 in Buna at the red light intersection of Hwy 96S & 96N.Go approx 7.7 miles and turn left on the county Road 700, go approx 1.8 miles and the cemetery is on the right next to Withers Cemetery. This is a very old cemetery with many old markers there are also markers that are broken and deteriorated..There were many markers that were difficuit to read. We apologize for any mistakes that were made they were unintentional. Our goai was to record the informabort on the tombstones for future generations .Some ot these markers date back to the mid I800's Many people still know this community by what it was called 100 yrs ago. it was known as Cairo Springs According to cemetery records on file in the Buna Public library the following persons were born into slavery Ann Withers Bates David Crockett According to the recorded dates on other markers it is possible that there may be other persons who were also born into slavery, who may have stayed in the area as freed slaves, raised their families and had productive lives There is no indication of these people being slaves on the markers, so it may only be folklore Date of Recording ....June 20, 2001 Monica Petty & Karen Gilchriest Fairview Community Cemetery ( Includes the condition of the headstone) Armstrong, Lillie M. 24 Jun.1913- 21 Nov.1980 "Sister" Excellent Condition Baittes.................... Fair Condition Bates, Ann Withers 1855-1891 age 36 yrs "Weep Not Father and Children For Me, For I Am Waiting In Glory For Thee" In Poor Condition - Broken Footstone Bates, Clyde Edgar 12 Jul.1875-7 Aug.1970 "Faithful Friend" Poor Condition Bates, Joshua 20 Mar.1844-18 Nov.1904 "His Toils Are Past, His Work Is Done, He Fought The Fight,The Victory Won" Fair Condition - tilted Boggess, Florence L. Crockett 1934-1981 Good Condition Bowie, Sara Elizabeth 13 Jan. 1872-11 Aug.1912 "Mother" "Bowie" Broken in two pieces Bowie, William 23 Feb.1896-5 Aug.1947 Texas CPL 806 Pioneer INF WWI Good Condition Crockett, Alston 27 Jan.1898-Aug..1938 "Gone , But Not Forgotten" "Rememberance Our Loving Son" Poor Condition Crockett, Annie 10 Jan.1916-8 Jan. 1992 "I Have Kept The Faith" Excellent Condition Crockett, David 13 Feb.1844-8 Feb.1942 "Our Dear Father" Made by Mrs. C.A.Arline Poor Condition Crockett, Douglas 15 Nov.1886-12 Oct.1956 Weathered /Poor Condition Crockett, Frank 1913-1994 Poor Condition Crockett, Fred 21 Dec.1909-31 May 1958 "Husband , Gone But Not Forgotten" Excellent Condition Crockett, James E. 14 Dec.1932-25 Jul.1971 TEXAS CPL US ARMY KOREA Excellent Condition Crockett, Jaron ................... Poor condition/sunken Crockett, Johnny 1891-1984 Weathered/Poor Crockett, Lena 11 Feb.1914-26 Mar.1966 "In Loving Memory" Eastern Star Symbol Excellent Condition Crockett, Limmie 1900-1968 "In My Father's House Are Many Mansions" Excellent Condition Crockett, Mary .... 19 Jun 1918 Age 64 Years "Mother" Weathered /Tilted/ Good Condition Crockett, Oda 1890-1958 "Mother" Weathered/ Excellent Condition Crockett, Oscar 17 Mar.1892-28 Feb.1982 Excellent Condition Crockett, P.E. 1892-1944 "In My Father's House Are Many Mansions" Excellent Condition Crockett, Pearl M. 17 Aug.1939-22 Jun.1990 "In God's Care" Excellent Condition Crockett, Sid 26 Aug.1883-4 Nov.1938 "Father" Weathered /Excellent Condition Erving, Bertha 5 Jul.1914-2 Oct.1980 Excellent Condition Fletcher, Joseph D. 17 Jul.1920-19 Oct.1998 Fair Condition , Funeral Home Marker only Fletcher, Larry Darvell 9 Dec.1956-6 Jan. 2000 Funeral Home marker only -poor condition Fobbs, Eddie Mae 1901-1964 Funeral Home Marker only -- Poor Condition Fobbs, Luben 10 Mar.1922-6 Dec.1984 Funeral Home Marker only -- excellent Condition Gilbert, Mandy Westbrook .........d.Apr. 191... "Our Dear Mother, She is At Rest" Poor Condition, Deteriorated, Illegible Grant, Thelma 1917-2001 Excellent Condition Gregory, Austin d. 27 Nov.1969 age 57 Funeral home Marker in cement- Poor Condition Gregory, Mary Lou 22 Jun.1928-2 Jul.1970 Excellent Condition Gregory, Matthew 1892-1946 Excellent Condition Hawthorne, Frank E. 22 Jul.1938-12 Jun.1973 Funeral Home Marker in Poor Condition Hubbard, Ella M. Westbrook 7 Apr.1909-23 Dec.1978 "Gone But Not Forgotten" Excellent Condition Hunter, Anthony no dates Fair Condition Hunter, Artis 1925-1980 STM 1 US Navy Bronze Marker Excellent Condition Jenkins, M. J. 13 Aug 1828-3 Aug.1900 "Asleep In Jesus" Weathered Poor Condition Johnson, Alice 24 Apr.1898-8 Sep.1937 "Sister At Rest" Poor Condition and weathered Kirkland, West 18 Jul.1893-17 Dec.1958 Excellent Condition Renfro, Alice 19 Feb.1900-7 Nov.1927 "Rest In Peace" Good Condition Renfro, George 24 Sep.1893-..Nov.1893 "Infant Son of G.& C. Renfro, Gone But Not Forgotten" Poor Condition Renfro, John 10 May 1895-7 Apr.1973 "Beloved Husband & Father" Excellent Condition/Weathered Renfro, King 3 Aug.1900-8 Aug.1940 "At Best" Good Condition/ Weathered Renfro, Leo 31 Jul.1917-10 Jul.1981 Funeral Home Marker-- Poor Condition deteriorated Renfro, Lottie 5 May 1903-19 Jan.1980 "Beloved Aunt" Excellent Condition Renfro, Mr. Andrew 17 Mar.1908-7 Mar. 1994 Poor Conditon , Funeral Home Marker Renfro, Nathanel 18 May 1905-25 Sep.1940 "Brother- We Miss You" Poor Condition/ Illegible Renfro, Orden D. 24 Sep.1893- ...Apr.1894 "Son of G.& C. Renfro-Gone But Not Forgotten" Poor Condition Renfro, Pete 10 Feb.1898-9 Jul.1969 Poor Condition/ Weathered Renfrow, Mrs. Clarcie 1872-1913 "She is Gone But Not Forgotten" Poor Condition/ Illegible Rhodes, Viola 22 Feb.1892-9 Aug.1987 Excellent Condition Rinfro, Dadie .....no dates Deteriorated, Weathered, Poor Condition Robinson, Bettie 15 Nov.1904- 23 Jun.1982 "Gone Home" Excellent Condition Robinson, John 3 Nov.1889-8 Dec.1971 TEXAS PVT US Army WWI Good Condition Scott, Darryle 1967-1969 Excellent Condition Shankle, Esther Kelly 18 Jun.1927-22 Mar.1991 "As Ye Sow, So Shall Ye Read" Excellent Condition Smith, Abb .........d... Feb.1930 "Gone But Not Forgotten" Poor Condition Smith, Bula ...d...Jan.....1930 "Gone But Not Forgotten" Weathered , Illegible Tyler, Emma Lee 18 Jan.1925-1 Jun.1992 "Death is Swallowed Up In Victory. O'Death Where Is Thy Sting? O'Grave Where Is Thy Victory?" Excellent Condition Westbrook, Bettie 6 Feb.1850-15 Aug.1937 "God Doeth All Things Well" "Grandma" Excellent Condition Westbrook, Booker T. 20 Jun.1925-14 Dec.1999 US Marine Corps WWII Excellent Condition Westbrook, Charlie 1 Apr.1821-11 Jan.1911 "Always Be Remembered" Excellent Condition Westbrook, Cornealious 18 Dec.1886-18 Dec.1944 "In My Fathers House Are Many Mansions. From J.B. and All Grandchildren" Excellent Condition Westbrook, Ethel 30 Apr.1903-14 Oct.1970 "Mother" Excellent Condition Westbrook, Henry Manual 1867-1895 "In Rememberance of " Deteriorated/Weathered/ Poor Condition Westbrook, Laura 9 Aug.1919-5 Jan.1928 "She Is At Rest" Deteriorated/ Illegible Condition Westbrook, Manuel 10 Oct.1920-17 Sep.1980 Funeral Home Marker in Poor Condition Westbrook, Melvin 13 Sep.1933-15 Sep.1970 TEXAS SP4 US Army KOREA Excellent Condition Westbrook, O. J. 18 Aug.1921-21 Aug.1921 "Asleep In Jesus" Poor Condition/ Deteriorated / Illegible Westbrook, Walter Gene 1 Feb.1938-22 Feb.1999 "Father, PaPa" Excellent Condition Westbrook, Willie, A. 14 Feb.1924-21 May 1982 PVT US Army WWII Bronze /Excellent Condition Westbrooks, AIJewl 27 Feb.1911-30 Jun.1970 "The World's Love And God's Choice" Excellent Condition Westbrooks, Arthur 11 Jan.1911-11 May 1863 "Gone But Not Forgotten" Excellent Condition Westbrooks, Cecil 19 apr.1906-19 Jun 1949 "God Alone Understands" Excellent Condition Westbrooks, Cynthia 24 Dec.1882-26 Mar.1962 "Mother-- The Lord Is My Shepherd" Excellent Condition Westbrooks, Estel 6 Sep.1908-8 Mar.1972 Excellent Condition Westbrooks, J.B. 25 Jan.1909-24 Nov.1999 "Pioneer- His Dream Will Become A Reality" Excellent Westbrooks, Lee 27 Feb.1902-24 Apr.1986 "Married Aug. 27 1924" Excellent Condition Westbrooks, Leona 30 Dec.1901-16 Jun.1994 on stone with Lee Westbrooks, Nicy 14 Jan.1889-11 May 1981 on stone with Cornealious Westbrooks, Otis 2 May 1930-6 Oct.1956 TEXAS CPL Artillery USAR Good Condition Westbrooks, Riley 21 Dec.1869-21 Jan.1957 "Father- The Lord is My Shepherd Good Condition Westbrooks, Samuel 20 Apr.1927-2 Nov.1945 "Gone But Not Forgotten" Excellent Condition Westbrooks, Steve .....1895-3 Feb.1941 "Father" Excellent Condition Westbrooks,Willie 8 Mar.1898-11 Nov.1992 "At Rest" Weathered/ Excellent Condition White, Alma 2 Apr.1904-23 Dec.1984 "At Rest" Excellent Condition White, Carola Sunrise 20 Feb.1900- Sunset 7 Oct.1996 "this is The Promise He Made To Us, Eternal Live" Excellent White, Carwell 9 Aug.1898-1 Jul.1982 "May God Bless You" Excellent Condition White, Frank 13 May 1906-11 May 1968 "Forever Remembered" Excellent Condition White, Leroy 25 Mar.1918-24 Jan.1987 Excellent Condition White, Lula 25 Jul.1893-1 May 1972 Eastern Star Excellent Condition White, Robert 30 Oct.1896-19 Mar.1964 "Gone But Not Forgotten" Excellent Condition White, Rossevelt 30 Mar.1901-24 May 1957 "Husband, Thy Will Be Done" Weathered Good Condition White, Wilbert 15 Oct.1925-4 Sep.1981 STM1 US Navy WWII Bronze Good Condition Winfield, Dorothy 4 Nov.1931-2 May 1975 "Mother" Tilted/Weathered/ illegible Condition