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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Withers Cemetery - Buna, Texas Jasper County Directions: Turn on Hwy 1004 in Buna at the red-light intersection of Hwy 96 North and Hwy 96 South, go approx 7.7 miles and turn left on County Rd. 700; go approx 1.8 miles and the cemetery will be on top of the hill on the right side of the road, next to the Fairveiw Community Cemetery (The only sign is on The Withers Cemetery entrance) This is a very old family cemetery and some of the tombstones were very hard to read. We apologize for any mistakes we may have made, they were unintended. Our goal was to record the information on the tombstones for future generations. Many of the markers date back to the mid-1800's.There were also some burial sites with no markers at this time, but we will update the index in the fall. Many people may remember this community by the name it was called for over 100 years. This small community was known as Cairo Springs. Withers Cemetery Date of recording June 19, 2001 By Monica Petty & Karen Gilchriest Included are Notes on the Stone Condition Bean, Fletcher 24 Nov.1896-13 Apr.1897 "Little Son of B.f. & McLerie E.Bean , Here Rest the Sweetest Bud Of Hope That E'er To Human Wish Was Given" Poor Condition Bean, Sarah Angeline 11 Apr.1857- 28 May 1927 "Wife of Dr.B.F.Bean " Fair Condition Catherwood, Josephine B. 17 Dec.1835-1 Jun.1879 "Aunt of Y.J. Withers- Honored Beloved and Wept Here. Mothe's Body Lies-- Her Spirit At Rest With Jesus " Poor Condition Claud, Frieda May 5 Feb.1902-17 Mar.1903 "Daughter of W.H. & S.A. Claud age 1 Year 1 Month & 12 Days , Sleep on Sweet Babe and Take Thy Rest" God Called Thee Home He Thought It Best" Fair condition Cousins, Mertice Withers 2 Nov.1910-11 Jul.1979 Excellent Condition Doyen, Fred 15 Sep.1933-10 Mar.1979 "Sometimes I Feel Like A Sad Song Like I Am All Alone Without You." Excellent Condition Doyen, Kervin Randall 1 Feb.1964-10 Mar.1979 "Sometimes I feel Like A Sad Song Like I Am All Alone Without You" Excellent Condition Flemings, Talitha Rebecca 6 Sep.1818 - 9 Jun.1877 "Drop the Anchor, Fire The Sail, I Am Safe Witin The Vail" Poor condition Freeman A.J. ....d. 9 Mar.1905 age 85 years Excellent Condition Freeman Archie J. 1889-1889 Excellent Condition Freeman Charles M. 14 Jan.1926- 23 Jan.1951 "Resting" TEXAS CPL 72 TANK BN 2 INF.DIV.WWII" Good Condition Freeman Docia 1864-1889 Excellent Condition Freeman Jesse J. 15 Aug.1897-19 Nov.1966 "At Rest" Excellent Condition Freeman Joseph B. 10 Jan.1858-8 Nov.1918 Excellent Condition Freeman Lavemia 29 Jan 1871-30 Apr.1919 Excellent Condition Freeman Ollie M. 30 Nov.1905-12 Dec.1991 "At Rest" Excellent Condition Freeman Stephanie R. 8 Dec.1873-8 Dec.1973 Good Condition/ Weathered Freeman Tenie 1906-1907 Excellent Condition Gandy, Carroll 14 Jul.1895-18 Oct.1897 'Son of J.T.& F.M. Gandy " Excellent Condition Gandy, D. J. 27 Aug.1878- 7 Nov.1952 "At Rest" Excellent Condition Gandy, Mrs. T. E. 20 Jun.1851-30 Sep.1932 "Having Finished Life's Duty She Now Sweetly Rests" Excellent Condition Gandy, Nora P. 27 Sep.1907-6 Dec.1907 "Sweetly Sleeping" Poor Condition Haney, James A. 18 Feb.1828-25 May 1898 "Blessed Are The Pure In Heart For They Shall See God" Good Condition Haney, Susan D. 9 Nov.1842-2 Jun.1909 "Remember Friend As You Pass By. As You Are Now So Once Was I, And As I Am Now You Must Be, Prepare For Death And Follow Me" Poor Condition Haynes, James Emory 13 Apr.1907-..... Footstone: James Emory Haynes S1 US NAVY WWII 13 Apr.1907-12 Jan.1994 Excellent Condition Haynes, Madalene Withers 2 Feb.1921-16 Nov.1986 Excellent Condition Hilgemeier, Henry C. 1 Jun.1933-21 Nov.1999 "Burr Paw- I Am With You Always, TTT & Lo." Excellent Condition Hilgemeier, Jane W. 3 Nov.1932-ndd "Granny I am With You Always , TTT & Lo" Excellent Condition Hughes, Herman Bundy 9 Aug.1913-1 Dec.2000 Funeral Home Marker -Fair Condition Hughes, John 10 May 1946-6 Oct.1999 Excellent Condition Martin, Beulah J. 17 Jun.1924-5 Jun.1925 "Sweetly Sleeping" Poor Condition Morgan, James 23 Jan.1828-8 Aug.1888 "In Memory of James Morgan- Age 60 Years, 6 Mos and 16 Days. "Enter Thou Info The Joy Of The Lord. Sweetly Resting Here Secure From All Alarms. Although We Grieve Still We Believe Them Safe In Jesus Arms" Fair Condition Morgan, Nancy 6 Nov.1834- 9 Mar 1897 "In Memory of Nancy Morgan ,Wife of James Morgan - Age 62 Years, 4 Mos, and 3 Days. Blessed Are The Dead Which Die in the Lord. Fair condition Oldes, H. T. 21 Aug. 1867-23 Sep.1887 "Son of James P. & Crissy Oldes, 10 Years & 2 Days, Gone But Not Forgotten" Poor Condition Pechinpaugh, Mary Johnileen Withers 17 Dec.1918-26 Jan.1998 Footstone reads DAR, DRT,PTA,UMW Historical Note: Daughter of American Revolution, Daughter of the Republic of Texas" " Beloved Wife & Mother" Peckinpauch, June W. 5 Dec.1917-ndd Excellent Condition Pritchet, John W. ...25 1804-2 Jul..... "Blessed Are They That Have Part In The First Resurection" Broken into 3 pieces and Illegible Taylor, Johnny Newton 1873-1957 Excellent Condition Taylor, Lula Lee 1882-1988 Excellent Condition Taylor, Rosie Lee 12 Mar.1912-17 Jun.1994 "Loving Sister" Excellent Condition Westbrook, Billie 16 Nov.1862-20 Jun.1866 "Son of Mr.& Mrs W.B.Westbrook" Good Condition Westbrook, Nannie 23 Mar.1870-8 Nov.1874 "Daughter of Mr.& Mrs. W.B. Westbrook" Good Condition Wherry, Christine W. 4 Feb.1911-17 May 1988 "Nan Nan" Eastern Star Excellent Conditon Wherry, M. Edgeworth 8 Oct.1903-17 Mar. 1978 "Doc" Mason Excellent Condition Whitley, Betty Lou 12 Jan.1929-3 May 1976 "Love" Foot Stone: Betty Lou Andress Whitley " & same dates Excellent Condition Williams N.A. 17 Jan.1861-ndd "Daughter of Bryd & Nancy Williams aged 4 years, Beloved One Farewell" Broken in pieces Williams T.B. 25 Dec.1884-25 Dec.1893 "Son of Byrd & Nancy Williams Gone But Not Forgotten" deteriorated/broken/ illegible condition Williams W. R. 1 Sep.1862-28 Dec.1893 "His Words Were Kindness , His Deeds Were Love, His Spirit Humble, He Rests Above" Poor Condition Withers Baby died 18 Nov.1907 "Infant Son of M.K.& Ida Withers" Excellent Condition Withers Bennie Terrell 1893-1976 Excellent Condition Withers Bernard M. 1 May 1897-9 Dec.1916 "God Took Him And He Now Is Another Link In Heaven" Fair Condition Withers Bertice Justice 1890-1969 Excellent Condition Withers C. Austin 27 Jan.1903-5 Mar.1985 Footstone: "Colonel Austin Withers PFC US Army" same dates Excellent Condition Withers Casey I. 1902-1965 Good Condition Withers, Delia Maud 12 May 1879-19 Jul.1879 "Dau. of V.J. & J.B.Withers of Such Is The Kingdom of Heaven" Poor Condition Withers, Emma Gandy 23 Feb.1882-9 Nov.1903 "Wife of Massie Withers-- Our Darling One Hath Gone Before, To Greet Us On The Blissful Shore" Good Condition Withers, Ida M. 1880-1969 "Aunt Ida" Excellent Condition Withers Ida Wright 29 Oct.1874-5 Aug.1902 "Wife of Robert C.Withers- She Shone Forth In Her Pure Sweet Love. As Loved One, Wife & Mother-God Has Taken Her To The Peaceful Home Above. All You Who Come To My Grave And See Prepare Yourselves To Follow Me , Repent And Turn To God In Time, You May Be Taken In Your Prime" Poor Condition Withers Infant Son 2 Sep.1914 "Infant Son of Robert C.And Mattie Lee Withers" Excellent Condition Withers James William 6 Jan.1907-23 Feb.1972 Excellent Condition Withers Johnnie Valentine 31 Jul 1933-30 Jun 1963 Excellent Condition Withers Josephine E. 17 Oct.1875-9 May 1956 "Aunt Birdie-- Blessed Are The Pure in Heart For They Shall See God" Daughter of American Revolution Marker Excellent Condition Withers. L. C. 7 Jun.1927-7 Jun.1927 "Our Baby L.C. -- Mr.& Mrs.C.I.Withers Good Condition Withers. Laura 4 Sep.1868-23 Sep.1878 "Dau. of V.J. & J.B.Withers - Suffer Little Children To Come Unto Me" Poor Condition Withers Lessie 1906-1992 Excellent Condition Withers Linnie Elvira 26 Nov.1885-17 Dec.1974 Excellent Condition Withers Louis V.(Tine) 14 Feb.1863-11 Dec.1945 "PaPa" Excellent Condition Withers M.J. (Mattie) 8 Sep.1872-7 Mar.1951 "MaMa" Excellent Condition Withers Margaret L. 13 Dec.1854-29 Oct.1927 "Gone But Not Forgotten-- Mother- Wife of W.J.Withers" Good Condition Withers Marlin 14 Sep.1880-2 Sep.1882 "Son of W.J.& M.L. Withers-Sleep on Sweet Baby and Take Thy Rest, God Called Thee Home, He Knew it Best" Excellent Condition Withers Matthew 1878-1959 "Uncle Massie" Excellent Condition Withers McLerie Elizabeth 28 Mar.1865-29 Mar.1897 "Mother- Our Darling One Hath Gone Before, To Greet Us On The Blissful Shore" Fair Condition Withers Penelope Delphine 20 Sep.1866-14 Aug.1882 "Weep Not Father And Mother For Me For I Am Waiting In Glory, For Thee" Poor Condition Withers Ruth 22 Jun.1922 "Infant dauther of Mr.& Mrs. J.V.Withers" Fair Condition Withers T. R. 3 Dec.1860-2 Aug.1902 "Father! Let They Grace Be Given That We May Meet In Heaven" broken /tilted/ deteriorated Withers Valentine J. 2 Jun.1818-3 Aug.1912 "We Miss Thee From Our Home, Dear Father, We Miss Thee From Thy Place. A Shadow O'er Our Life Is Cast, We Miss The Sunshine Of Thy Fac, We Miss Thy Care. Our Home is Dark Without Thee.We Miss The Everywhere" Fair condition Withers Valentine James 28 Oct.1908-28 Oct.1975 "Loving Brother" Excellent Condition Withers Vera Idell 28 Jan.1913-19 Jul.1970 Excellent Condition Withers W.J. 4 Feb.1851-3 Dec.1917 "Gone But Not Forgotten--Father" Good Condition Wright, Albert S. 1 Aug.1895-14 Sep.1953 "Gone From Our Home But Not From Our Hearts "Father" Excellent Condition Wright, Beulah 6 Dec.1877-25 Oct.1949 "The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want" 23 rd Psalms "Sister" Excellent Condition Wright, Clara, Eugenia Withers 19 Mar.1860-5 Apr.1945 "Mother"" Wright, Wife of Jack Wright- The Lord Is My Sheppherd , I Shall Not Want" 23rd Psalms Good Condition Wright, Jack 12 Sep.1857-2 Mar.1933 "Father " Wright"Behold, I Shew You A Mystery , We Shall Not All Sleep , But We Shall All Be Changed" 1 St.Cor.15:51 Good Condition Wright, Mary J. 5 Dec.1851-21 Dec.1929 "Age 78 Years - A Tender Mother And Faithful Friend-Savior Lead Me." Poor Condition Wright, Roena Angelin 28 Jul.1880-28 Jul.1882 "Daughter of Jackson & Cora R.Wright, God Blesses In An Early Death And ....." Poor Conditon , broken Wright, Simpson 4 Jan.1853-28 Oct.1902 "Age 49 Years, 9 Mos, 24 Days -Savior Lead Me -Father, Let Thy Grace Be Given That We May Meet In Heaven" Poor Condition Wright, W.J. 31 Dec.1878-19 Aug.1960 " Gone , But Not Forgotten--Brother" Excellent Condition