CLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
SHUBUTA – WAYNESBORO RIVER ROAD
(about 10 miles north of Waynesboro)
ESTABLISHED 1863, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Compiled by Jerry D. Mason in March 2000
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ROW 1
Alice Lucille Watts; Sept. 16, 1911 – Oct. 14, 1996  “Loving Mother”

“Father” Ernest N. Watts; July 16, 1886 – Mar. 20, 1950

Steven Bryan Goree; 1962

B. F. Watts; Jan. 17, 1863 – Feb. 19, 1928 “Gone to a better land.”  (Masonic Emblem)

C. A., wife of B. F. Watts; Oct 1, 1857 – Apr. 15, 1921 “ A tender mother and faithful friend.
      (buried by W. H,. Patton & Sons)

“Maggie”, daughter of B. F. & C. A. Watts; born Oct 5, 1898 – died Apr. 11, 1913
     “She’s gone to worlds above,
    where saints and angels meet,
    to realize our Savior’s love
    and worship at his feet.”

Rodney, son of E. N. & Zula Watts; Sept. 12, 1912 – Apr. 3, 1918
     “Tread softly, for an angel band doth guard the silent dust.
    And we can safely leave our boy, our darling in their trust.”

Zula F. Watts; Sept 17, 1881 – Dec. 5, 1941

ELKINS
     W. H. Elkins; born Feb. 19, 1842 – died July 3, 1908
         “The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Roman VI:23”

ELKINS
    Margaret Eliza Elkins; born July 25, 1842 – died Apr. 1, 1905
    “The memory shall ever be a guiding star to heaven.”

(broken marker)
 ___est   born _5, 1826 – died __ 6, 1900, aged 73 yrs. 3 mos. & 11 days.  “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness, as the stars forever and ever.  DANIEL XII;3
*NOTE  this headstone was replaced by another which is at another location.

In Memory of Pearl, daughter of _____ Beard; born Sept. 27, 1886 – died Sept. 21, 1892

Sacred to the memory of M. E. Husbands, wife of C. H. Beard; born Feb. 28, 1862 – died Jan 16, 1892.
    “All well, we know that it was the best that you were called away so soon to take your
    peaceful happy rest before the weary to

ROW 2
Unknown grave  small broken headstone.

M. E. Elkins, born Mar. 11, 1801 – died July 1, 1894 aged 92 yrs, 3 mo’s 20 days

Eliza C., wife of D. T. Beard; born June 3, 1841 – died Aug 17, 1889

ROW 3
Rev. Wilson West; born Dec. 25, 1826 – died Apr. 6, 1900 Aged 73 yrs, 3 mos, 11 days. “And they that be wise shall shine as brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness, as the stars forever and ever. DANIEL XII; 3  *See note above

George K. Walker; Oct. 10, 1884 – Mar. 16, 1904

Lucy Beard, wife of W. H. Walker; Feb. 15, 1859 – June 13, 1897

Vaughan E. Walker, son of W. H. Walker    NO DATES

Willis B. Walker, son of W. H. Walker       NO DATES

ROW 4
Kerney Davis; 1917 – 1972

DAVIS
     Roshier S.; Feb. 7, 1876 – Apr. 19, 1967
     Lula Cooley; Aug. 14, 1884 – Apr. 21, 1949

Unknown Grave

In Memory of Miss Adaline Merrell; born April 1, 1843 – died Dec. 1873  “Not dead but sleepeth”
 *Note: large upright tombstone monument had been broken in many pieces and repaired.

Unknown tombstone (writing not eligible.  Engraving with index finger pointing up)

ROW 5
Thomas Davis, Jr.; May 5, 1874 – June 1, 1904

Thomas Davis, Sr.; 1826 – 1903 “Gone Home” CSA Veteran Marker: Co A, 46 Miss Inf

Harriet Kelly Davis,; 1832 – 1868  “In Heaven”

In Memory of Idell, daughter of D. T. & E. G. Beard; born May 11, 1867 – died May 12, 1867

Unknown Grave

ROW 6
Margariet Fewox Davis; 1857 – 1929  “At Rest”

GRAHAM   “Darling we miss you.”
     Laura Davis; Feb. 12, 1883 – Mar. 25, 1964
     James Riley; Nov. 5, 1876 – Nov. 18, 1964

Prentis R. Graham; Aug 28, 1917 – Sept. 16, 1984

Otis C. Graham; Dec. 20, 1905 – Mar. 23, 1995

Lewis E. “Pete” Stanley; Sept. 12, 1928 – Sept.1 1995 “Greatest Daddy and PaPaw”
     (also on back---STANLEY    My girls: Detrich, Sheila   Grandchildren: Chad, Natalie, Ashley

STANLEY
     Lola G.; Feb 17, 1911 –
     Joseph L.; July 6, 1907 – Jan. 6, 1978

ROW 7
Nannie L. Graham; 1849 – 1928

Elbert Graham; born Jan. 12, 1849 – died Sept. 3, 1931  CSA VETERAN: Co F. 8 Miss INF CSA

GRAHAM
     Robert “Bob”Graham; Sept. 18, 1886 – Nov. 10, 1998
     Genie Mae Watts Graham; Oct. 10, 1889 – Aug. 18, 1969

Opal W. Stanley Bradley; Oct. 16, 1915 – Mar. 24, 1998
    “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheth me. Phil 4:13
    The strength he gave enable her to come to him.”

Jim H. Stanley; Nov. 28, 1905 – June 26, 1967

STANLEY
     Lillie E. 1872 – 1955
     William L. 1871 – 1931

Roy Overlett Stanley; July 8, 1902 – Nov. 4, 1968

ROW 8
J. Howard Graham; Aug. 3, 1909 – Dec. 23, 1941

“Father” C. M. Graham; Feb. 16, 1874 – Feb. 12, 1941

“Mother” Belle, wife of C. M. Graham; April 28, 1876 – July 29, 1938

Carl H. Graham; Dec. 27, 1902 – Oct 1, 1933

Ruby J. Graham; Jan. 10, 1905 – Jan. 3, 1910

Grave marker with N. G. B.

Little Grady, son of Charles and Belle Graham; born Dec. 11, 1902 – died Sept. 25, 1905
    age 2 yes, 9 mos. 14 days. “No pain, no grief, no anxious fear can reach our loved one sleeping here.”

STANLEY
     Vera G. Stanley; Jan. 28, 1913 – Jan. 4, 1997
     T. K. Stanley; Nov 25, 1913 –

Reserve Marker
    E. J. F.
    C. F. C.
    L. J. S.

Joseph Carey Carson, Infant sone of Joseph and Tanya; Sept. 29, 1927 –

Reserve Markers
    T. L. C.
    J. B. C.

STANLEY
     Effie Miller; July 222, 1915 – July 28, 1970
     William Elmo, June 10, 1913 – Mar. 24, 1971

ROW 9
Robert L. McCoy; Jan 7, 1920 – Jan. 14, 1945, Veteran Marker: Mississippi PVT 12 Infantry 4 DIV WWII

Vivian McCoy; 1922 – 1936 “Asleep in Jesus blessed thought.”

Lucille G. McCoy; Sept. 18, 1904 – Oct 18, 1984

Ruel D. McCoy; April 16, 1897 – Jan. 23, 1981

“Scutter” Milton M. McCoy; Nov. 18 1927 – Feb. 18, 1985

Nettie G., wife of J. M. Bodie,; born Feb. 23, 1851 – died Nov. 24, 1876
    “Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.”
 

ROW 10
Onia Waller Boykin; April 6, 1895 – Oct. 16, 1929

Nathan L. Boykin; Dec. 25, 1881 – June 27, 1942

Mary L. Boykin; Nov. 9, 1908 – Feb. 4, 1943

Lessie May B. Helton; June 23, 1920 – Feb. 5, 1950

ROW 11
John Boykin; born 1891 – died Jan. 21, 1908  “Just an Angel.”

Flora Boykin; born 1857 – died April 13, 1918  “Gone Home.”

Walter Boykin; born 1853 – died 1931   “Asleep”

Rosier L. Boykin; December 19, 1895 – January 22, 1940
    Veteran Marker: Mississippi PVT 162 Depot Brig

Rob R. Boykin; born 1859 – died 1950 (?)

OPEN AREA WITH SUNKEN EARTH AREAS

ROW 12
Pearl Boykin; 1920 – 1921

BOYKIN
     “Mother” Faith; Aug 13, 1883 – Mar. 7, 1939
     “Father” Thomas Jefferson; Mar. 19, 1885 – May 16, 1952

BOYKIN  (Married Dec. 24, 1932)
     Boykin: Thomas Ethel; Aug. 24, 1912 – Aug. 21, 1979
     Boykin: Mrtle L. Jones; Sept. 4, 1914 – Oct. 4, 1992

Thomas Albert Boykin; Dec. 4, 1934 – Dec. 30, 1982

Maude Allie Blair; born Dec. 26, 1895 – died Jan. 15, 1916 “Gone but not forgotten.”

Lee Lora, daughter of J. P. & E. V. Blair; born Oct. 21, 1889 – died March 24, 1905
     “O will be sweet to meet on that blest shore. All sorrow passed all pains forever o’er”

J. P. Blair; born Aug. 10, 1844 – died Nov. 26, 1905
    “Farewell my wife and children all from you a father Christ doth call
 
 

ROW 13
BROWN
     “Mother” Neta; Feb. 3, 1913 – Nov. 16, 1999 “A precious Lord take my hand.”
     “Father” Claude, Sr.; Dec. 25, 1908 – Nov. 28, 1997

ROW 14
McCOY  “In Gods Care”  (cement slab over the two)
     “Mother” Carolyn Whitaker McCoy; Sept. 5, 1893 – Nov. 26, 1960 “Asleep in Jesus”
     “Father” Joseph Emitt McCoy; July 15, 1889 – Oct. 4, 1948

McCOY   “Alseep in Jesus”
     “Mother” Sarah F. McCoy; Feb. 3, 1886 – Oct. 24, 1948
     “Father” Henry E. McCoy; July 12, 1885 – Dec. 3, 1953

HOWZE  “May they rest in peace”
     Elmo M.; Oct 23, 1867 – Jan. 28, 1958
     Mary E.; Aug 3, 1882 – Jan. 11, 1949

ROW 15
McCOY   (Married June 14, 1942)
     Bernard Reeves; Mar. 31, 1914 – Aug. 30, 1998
          “His toils are past, his work is done. He fought the fight, the victory won.”
     Lillian Eloise; Nov. 28, 1918 –

“Father” John Sharp Gatlin; July 16, 1906 – July 27, 1951  “May he rest in peace”

OPEN AREA WITH SUNKEN EARTH

RISLEY   “Beyond the Sunset”
     Thelma L.; Oct 15, 1913 – Apr. 30, 1982
     Elbert; June 28, 1907 – Mar 30, 1995

ROW 16
Joselyn, dau. of Pug & John Gatlin; Dec. 14, 1955 – Dec. 16, 1955

*NOTE    Moses Beard maybe buried here.  I know no marker or location.  Dates are Mar. 24, 1810 – Mar. 15, 1864.  I found these dates in a book at the library in Waynesboro and had them in my notes.   Moses was one of the founding members of the Shubuta Baptist Church, orginally known as the Friendship Church.  I have been told he was buried at Monroe Co., AL at the Lambert Cemetery.
 




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