Clear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Established 1863, Shubuta – Waynesboro River Road, Wayne County, Mississippi
- Submitted By Jerry D. Mason
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, 1864
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 is buried here. I know no marker or location. Dates are Mar. 24, 1810 – Mar. 15, 1864. Moses
was one of the founding members of the Shubuta Baptist Church, orginally known as the Friendship Church.
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