POTTER’S SHOP CEMETERY, HARDY, MERCER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA This information was collected on October 8, 2003 by David Hambrick and Ken Bowen and contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives March 10, 2004 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ From Route 460 about 3 miles east of Princeton take the Oakvale exit, and go to Route 112, turn right, and follow Route 112 for about 2 ˝ miles, and then turn left on Sec. Route 38/3, Peggy’s Branch Road. After crossing the railroad tracks, take the first road to the left to the cemetery. Elmer Terry 1911 – 1987 Nettie Mae Terry Dec. 30, 1913 Apr. 25, 1959 Richard Terry 1945 – 1995 Lewis Arthur Clint Willie Lee July 6, 1920 Apr. 1, 1920 July 31, 1994 Mar. 3, 1997 Calvin David Rathburn Sp. 4, U.S. Army Nov. 3, 1963 May 26, 2001 Charles E. Bennett 1949 – 1991 Nathaniel G. Terry West Virginia Pfc. 314 Infantry 79th Division World War I Oct. 18, 1887 – Nov. 2, 1949 Thomas Clopton Terry 4 Feb. 1900 4 Dec. 1948 Erected In Loving Memory By Daughter Ruby Terry Myers And Granddaughter Sharon Myers Hart Born & Died Ingleside, W. Va. U. M. W. A. Edmonia C. Smith Terry 2 Oct. 1868 23 Dec. 1951 Born Ripplemead, Va. In Loving Memory By Granddaughter Ruby Terry Myers And Great Granddaughter Sharon Myers Hart. John William Terry 26 Dec. 1865 17 Mar. 1942 Born Montgomery County, Va. In Loving Memory By Granddaughter Ruby Terry Myers And Great Granddaughter Sharon Myers Hart. Edgar L. Terry West Virginia Pvt. 28 Co. 154 Depot Brig. World War I Feb. 15, 1892 – Apr. 23, 1969 Charles H. Miller Born Sept. 16, 1873 Died Apr. 30, 1906 Footstone: C. H. M. Double Stone Fannie B. Smith Daniel Lee Smith Nov. 23, 1846 Feb. 23, 1841 No Date Apr. 27, 1924 In Loving Remembrance Of Dear Father And Mother. Gone But Not Forgotten. A Precious One From Us Is Gone, A Voice We Loved Is Stilled; A Place Is Vacant In Our Home Which Never Can Be Filled. M. McKenzie Co. D. 1 U. S. M. C. Double Stone L. Elizabeth McKenzie John A. McKenzie Born Jan. 20, 1838 Born Sept. 19, 1822 Died Sept. 10, 1901 Died June 18, 1898 Farewell, Dear Mother! How Sweet The Hour Sweet Thy Rest. Of Closing Day When All Is Peaceful And Serene. Rachael Jones Her Birth Feb. 17, 1810 No death date. A. G. ?? Tombstone has weathered away. To The Memory Of Louis? A. R. Tiller Was born Sept. the 8th 1859 Dec. the 31st of Dec. 1866 To The Memory Of Julia P. Tiller Was born Apr. the 13th 1866 Dec. May the 22nd 1866 Henry A. Tiller Born May 10, 1857 Dec. June 9, ?? Date is unreadable. Jehu L. Greer Co. B. 42 Virginia Infantry Confederate States Army Mandy Underwood Died Oct. 6, 1905 Age 59 Yrs. At Rest Footstone: M. U. John H. Hutchinson Born Dec. 17, 1901 Died Sept. 2, 1932 White William E. Henrietta M. Aug. 18, 1875 Nov. 23, 1875 Apr. 9, 1942 May 4, 1949 James R. White Co. B, 30 Virginia S. S. Confederate States Army James Uriah Bowden Nov. 2, 1916 Feb. 20, 1917 Footstone: J. U. B. Haden P. Fanning Born May 31, 1885 Died Nov. 22, 1902 Footstone: H. P. F. Eliza Jane Fanning March 20, 1865 May 19, 1923 Beloved One, farewell W. A. Fanning Born Dec. 15, 1861 Died Aug. 26, 1902 Marinda Jane Garretson April 5, 1836 Oct. 19, 1918 Footstone: M. J. G. Rev. Hugh J. Fanning Born Jan. 30, 1834 Died Mar. 23, 1887 Remember Youth As You Pass By As You Are Now, So Once Was I, As I Am Now, So You Must Be; Prepare For Death And Follow Me. Footstone: H. J. F. Dera McGriffin Fanning Born May 15, 1889 Died May 3, 1892 Raymond Jones 1909 – 1968 Naoma Smith Cooper 1889 – 1919 In God’s Care Footstone: Mother Leora S. Mathena Oct.30, 1911 Sept. 21, 1935 Darling, We Miss Thee. Mathena Walter B. Lebern F. Mar. 9, 1908 Aug. 3, 1907 Nov. 5, 1957 Nov. 4, 1990 Husband Footstones: Wife Infant Foster Apr. 1, 1956 With Jesus Doris Jean Blankenship Mar. 4, 1954 Nov. 3, 1967 Sweet Memories. Leslie Ray Blankenship Feb. 11, 1972 Asleep In Jesus. Vera May Long Sprinkles Dec. 9, 1923 June 27, 1965 Mother Dora L. Long Mar. 28, 1904 May 5, 1965 Rest In Peace Footstone: D. L. L. Rev. C. W. Mullins 1882 – 1959 Gone To My Heavenly Mansion. Footstone: Father Willie Ann Mullins June 2, 1878 Dec. 10, 1956 Gone To My Heavenly Mansion. Footstone: Mother Hazel M. Mullins 1913 – 1915 Her Star Shines In Heaven. USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may not be reproduced In any format for profit, or presentation. 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. Files may be copied, or printed for personal use only.