WESLEY CHAPEL CEMETERY, WRIGHT'S MOUNTAIN, MERCER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA This information was collected on July 31, 2001 by David Hambrick and Ken Bowen and contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives on Dec. 9, 2001. ========================================================================= Wright's Mountain is located between Rock and Lashmeet. From Princeton take Route 10 to Lashmeet and turn left on the Wright's Mountain Road. The cemetery is beside the road on the left, and by the Wright's Mountain Independent Baptist Church. The cemetery has 81 graves with tombstones, and is nicely groomed. WHEELER John Rufus Bertha M. Culdwell July 13, 1896 Mar. 10, 1902 May 26, 1984 Oct. 16, 1970 Father Footstone: An Inspiration to all Oma L. Wheeler Patrick Apr. 7, 1930 Dec. 24, 1990 CHESS Daymon Mary Sept. 28, 1924 Mar. 20, 1925 Oct. 18, 1993 Aug.7, 1995 Together again Earl Gearhart 1966 - 2001 James M. Gearhart Jan. 24, 1937 - June 12, 1989 Leather craftsman Beloved Son Gerald Kyle Gearhart SP 4 U. S. Army Vietnam Jul. 15, 1944 - Jun. 24, 1987 GEARHART Cap Donie Casper E. Eldona B. May 18, 1911 Dec. 13, 1915 Apr. 5, 1971 No death date. Husband Footstones: Wife Virginia E. McCloure Aug. 17, 1915 - Oct. 17, 1992 Manuel E. McCloure PFC U. S. Army World War II Oct. 1, 1916 - Mar. 5, 1978 Bobby Douglas Horne SFC U. S. Army Nov. 17, 1931 - Apr. 5, 1984 Vera Mae Ernest Oct. 30, 1938 - Sept. 26, 1998 Willis Cecil S1 U. S. Navy World War II May 25, 1925 - Oct. 5, 1994 Vivian F. Belcher Dec. 1, 1916 July 6, 1974 On the wings of death The soul takes flight. Into the land where There is no night. Footstone: Mama UNDERWOOD William W. Mary E. Oct. 6, 1881 Apr. 2, 1883 Jan. 25, 1968 Oct. 25, 1986 Death is only a shadow across the path of Heaven. Father Footstone: PRITCHARD "Deedo" "Bill" Dolores Underwood William Taylor Apr. 2, 1927 Feb. 1, 1924 There are no other dates. Married Sept. 5, 1945 Margaret Englehardt Wright Nov. 1, 1919 June 6, 1966 BAILEY Chester A. Maud B. Jan. 13, 1887 April 15, 1889 Sept. 30, 1966 June 24, 1964 Whither thou goest I will go Father Footstones: Mother Herbert A. Bailey June 8, 1929 Feb. 13, 1969 Footstone: Son Ella Mae Bailey Weinberg Aug. 18, 1924 - Mar. 27, 1973 In Loving Memory WRIGHT James E. Minnie D. June 28, 1878 July 18, 1883 Apr. 3, 1959 Dec. 18, 1965 THOMPSON Blaine W. Edith B. 1926 - 1990 1929 - Footstone: G. Blaine W. Thompson EN1 U. S. Navy World War II Sep. 23, 1926 Aug. 21, 1990 Eugene Mayphord Wright April 24, 1916 August 2, 1986 Now cometh eternal rest. WRIGHT David S. Virginia M. Aug. 20, 1917 Aug. 16, 1925 Oct. 21, 1996 Oct. 17, 1974 He hath delivered my soul in peace From the battle that was against me. Psalms 55 Arthur M. Wright West Virginia SGT 504 PRCHT INF 82 ABN DIV World War II September 21, 1921 February 3, 1945 Cecil Wright Feb. 1, 1905 Jan. 24, 1939 Mother Grandma Emily Wright McKenzie Dec. 9, 1906 Mar. 8, 2000 Her children shall rise up and call her blessed. Proverbs 31:28 WRIGHT James M. Florence M. Aug. 24, 1879 June 8, 1886 Feb. 9, 1967 Sept. 30, 1975 Beyond the sunset. Father Footstones: Mother WRIGHT Rev. James D. Sarah Ellen Mar. 22, 1853 Dec. 25, 1853 Nov. 28, 1923 May 1, 1931 Let our Father's will be done. Father Footstones: Mother WRIGHT Daniel P. Myrtle W. Feb. 27, 1883 Apr. 30, 1887 Nov. 20, 1974 Nov. 20, 1970 Father Footstones: Mother Asleep in Jesue Frances Louise Brooks Apr. 7, 1920 - Sept. 12, 1920 Dau. of T. Edward and Bertha M. Brooks. GRL- V Davis This is a funeral home marker and letters are missing. 1925 - 1985 Father Mother Ernest M. DAVIS Clara M. May 9, 1888 The Lord is Aug. 24, 1895 Sept. 3, 1964 my refuge Dec. 25, 1981 DAVIS William M. Sallie E. Mar. 15, 1881 June 24, 1882 Aug. 21, 1974 Apr. 13, 1955 The peace of God that passeth understanding. DAVIS Rev. Morgan W. Mary Susan Steele December 24, 1858 July 20, 1863 May 1, 1931 July 28, 1939 Footstone: Mother WRIGHT Leonard A. Annie Davis Oct. 3, 1890 Together Oct. 19, 1896 Apr. 11, 1985 Forever May 31, 1978 Father Footstones: Mother Bernice Davis Wright Nov. 13, 1925 Jan. 16, 1941 Footstone: BDW John Robert Davis Feb. 3, 1952 Nov. 4, 1966 Beloved son of Wilford and Eleanor Davis DAVIS James Martin Lucretia Wheeler Jan. 16, 1886 Apr. 12, 1891 May 23, 1961 Jan. 15, 1992 God be with you till we meet again. JMD Footstones: LWD In loving memory Lois Davis Dec. 21, 1950 June 21, 1999 Our God how great thou art DAVIS Willard T. Gerdie Bailey Aug. 24, 1902 July 22, 1905 Nov. 12, 1975 Feb. 18, 1979 Carl W. Davis May 24, 1930 May 8, 1946 Footstone: Son Terri Lynn Davis Sept. 2, 1961 Sept. 10, 1961 Bill Davis 1925 - 2000 Bruce Davis 1948 - 1988 James Urcel Davis SFC U. S. Army Korea Vietnam Nov. 28, 1928 - Jan. 17, 1984 WRIGHT Otho E. Orie F. Oct. 25, 1887 May 22, 1897 Mar. 1, 1984 Jan. 15, 1979 Our father which art in heaven Father Footstones: Mother Dolores Jean White Sept. 20, 1947 June 7, 1949 He giveth his beloved sleep. Footstone: DJW Dale White PFC U. S. Army World War II Dec. 5, 1919 - Dec. 11, 1985 Teresa Darlene Belcher Nov. 12, 1962 July 13, 1969 At peace in his infinite love. Footstone: TDB Robert A. Snider May 12, 1925 Feb. 12, 1967 Unto thee O'Lord do I lift up my soul. Footstone: RAS Waldo Anderson Phipps S1 U. S. Navy World War II Nov. 30, 1925 - Jan. 11, 1983 Beryl Davis Snider Dec. 19, 1938 - Apr. 12, 1983 Margaret V. Snider Beloved wife and mother Sep. 12, 1930 - Mar. 2, 1987 Clyde Ryland Wright Sept. 29, 1927 Feb. 24, 1944 Our darling son. Infant of A. J. and Agnes Wright Jerry O'Brian 1872 - 1937 C. Jack White ADJ 3 U. S. Navy Jun. 20, 1942 - Aug. 19, 1997 Ashley Bret Akers Dec. 17, 1970 June 9, 1985 For this child I prayed, and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him. 1 Samuel 1:27 Footstone: Son Randy Lee son of Randy and Emma Davis June 23, 1981 Oct. 11, 1981 We will meet again Footstone: Baby Henry Akers West Virginia PVT U. S. Army June 4, 1883 - Mar. 9, 1973 Angel Wright 1993 - 1999 Beloved Father Claude Wright Apr. 22, 1909 Mar. 29, 1987 In loving memory Beloved Mother Susie Wright May 10, 1920 June 5, 1991 In loving memory Hallie A. Wright Died Aug. 27, 2001 Wife of Andrew J. Wright ============================================================= 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. 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