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ROSS CEMETERY
Take Wilma Rudolph Blvd. to Merriwether Road, turn right go to Oakland Rd. Turn left on Oakland Rd., go to Current Road and turn right. Turn in the first driveway on the left. Cemetery is out in the field on the John Stevenson Farm.
We try to keep families grouped together. If someone's last name is listed, it means they have a separate headstone. If it is not listed, they are sharing a headstone with someone else. Sometimes
children are on the same headstone as parents.
Since we do not personally know these families, if we aren't sure of a relationship we list who they are buried next to. Any help matching folks with their relatives will be greatly appreciated.
The information is exactly as it appears on the stones. If you know the person's full name, please let us know.
DUDLEY Bettie B. dau. of N.B. & M.R. Dudley
born July 26,1857 died Feb.3,1868
She was beautiful, gentle, affectionate, full of life and energy,
and the brightest of all our jewels
DUDLEY Eddie son of N.B. & M.R. Dudley
born Oct.21,1863 diedFeb.12,1868
He was our youngest, our noblest, our pet and darling,
and we had hoped that he would be the stay and comfort of our old age
DUDLEY James Ross son of N.B. & M.R. Dudley
born May 11,1852 died Sept.21,1855 (footstone: J.R.D.)
He was our first born, the joy and pride of our early life.
DUDLEY Willie son of N.B. & M.R. Dudley
born Oct.7,1862 died Oct.25,1862
How many bright hopes clustered around him
during his brief little life (footstone: W.D.)
N.B. & M.R. Dudley's full names are: Needham B. and Marion Ross Dudley
Information provided by Barbara Dudley Brown.
ROSS Reuben, Elder born in Martin Co., N.C. May 9,1776
professed religion in 1802 ordained to the Baptist
Ministry in 1807 died in Christian Co., KY. Jan.28,1860
On front: In memory of The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance
On the left: He being dead yet speaketh
Erected by order of the Bethel Association in 1871
as a token of the Christian affection of his brethren,
who will hold him in everlasting remembrance.
On the right: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
For 54 years an earnest , faithful Embassador for Christ.
He took a leading part in the organization of the Bethel Baptist Association
over which for many years he presided as the beloved moderator.
On the back: Thy sun shall no more go down
Ever since my conversion the pulpit has been to me
as solemn as the grave. Reuben Ross
ROSS Milly Y.,Mrs. sacred to the memory of Mrs. Milly Y. Ross
wife of Elder Reubin Ross, who was born April the 1st, 1782
and departed this life June the second 1847
aged 65 years 2 months and 1 day,
having lived a member of the Baptist Church
upwards of 46 years.
Thou art gone to the grave. We no longer behold thee.
Nor tread the rough paths of the world by thy side,
but the wid arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee
and siners may hope since the savior has died
MORRISON John Apr.15,1796 - died Jan.20,1884
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God
MORRISON Nancy Ross
born Sept.12,1799 died Feb.21,1862 (footstone: N.R.M.)
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God
YARRELL Capt. Garrard born in Martin Co. N.C. Oct.12,1781
died in this County Mar.15,1838 (mason symbol)
YARRELL Matthew who died Jan. the 27,1829
in the 76 year of his age
(footstone: M.Y.) In memory of
Transcribed: Nov.25, 2000
