Brown, Carroll L., b. Oct. 20, 1927 d. Feb. 14, 2009; obituary Brown, Hasie Saylors, b. 1867 d. 1940 (wife of John Wilson Brown - or William -daughter: Claudia Brown married Luther Sterling Terry.  Ch. - James Sterling Terry, Elizabeth Ann, Susan Kay; son - DeWitt Brown married Ernestine Austin. No children. Brown John William  d.1930 obituary Brown Mary Frances  b. Nov. 16, 1842 d. Jun. 3, 1938 obituary,  news article Bruce, Benjamin A., b. Dec. 7, 1880 d. jan. 25, 1940 obituary Bruce, Julia I., b. Dec. 3, 1888 d. Feb. 1, 1948 obituary Bruce, Paul Thomas, d. May 18, 1946 (infant son of Mr. & Mrs. T. C. Bruce) obituary Campbell, Ervin U., b. Jul 20, 1898 d. Dec. 6, 1965 obituary Campbell, Nettie, b. Jan. 29, 1897 d. Mar. 15, 1975 obituary Campbell Lawrence A.,  b. Jul. 23, 1934 d. Jul. 27, 1961 obituary Campbell, E. Carroll, d. Feb. 26, 2000 (son of Ervin U. & Nettie Campbell) obituary Campbell, Thelma Bolt, d. Sep. 10, 2002 obituary Campbell, Lura b. Jul. 20, 1889 d. Jul. 12, 1911 obituary Carnes, Betty Jean, d. 1937 (infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Carnes, Jr.) (2/12/1937-3/1/1937) Carnes, Henry D. sr., b. Feb. 14, 1882 d. Sep. 04, 1937 obituary Carnes, Maxie W. b. Apr. 16, 1886 d.  Apr. 22, 1959 obituary Carnes, Robert W.,  b. 1919 d.1944 (brother of Henry Carnes, Sr., Son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry D. Garnes, ( Mrs. Maxie Whitfield Garnes). Garnes, Robert W. 34214261, H A Anderson Go., S.C., ARMY T5 DOW) Cason, David Lee, b. 1931 d. Feb. 9, 1937 (6 yr old; son of Mr. & Mrs W. R. Cason; Lillie Mae Smith) obituary Copeland, J. Ernest, b. May 13, 1889 d. Jun. 18, 1974 obituary Copeland, Zula M., b. Sep. 4, 1888 d. Oct. 6, 1940 obituary (Aunt of Grace M. Graves, Allen Martin, & Rev. Arthur Martin) Copeland, Otis, b. Dec. 28, 1910 d. Jan. 24, 1911 (son of A.F. & Miriam M. Copeland) obituary Copeland, Miriam M., b. Sep. 18, 1890 d. Sep. 1, 1979  obituary Copeland, Arthur Fred,  b. May 05, 1888 d. Jan. 24, 1933  obituary Davis, Enoch, b. Sep. 13, 1847 d. Oct.1, 1937.  (Co. B., 69 N.C.B. CSA; Grandson, Curtiss Davis.  Curtiss and his wife live in Anderson)  obituary, short biography Hembree, Augustus Mason,  b.1860 d.1927  obituary Hembree, Frances McClain, b. 1860 d. Dec. 6, 1950 obituary Hembree, Middleton D., b. Nov. 06, 1891 d. Jan. 19, 1962  obituary Hembree, Velma Woolbright, b. Mar. 31, 1910 d. Nov. 9, 1959  obituary Hembree, Alma R., b. Jan. 10, 11 (1911?) d. Apr. 4, 1997  obituary Hembree, J. C., b. Mar. 11, 1906 d. Aug. 16, 1972  obituary Hembree, John D.,  d. Aug. 3, 1998 (son of Alma & J. C. Hembree)  obituary Knox, John Madison,  b. Jan. 28, 1869 d. Jul 23, 1942  obituary Knox, Maude Garrison, b. Oct. 29, 1873 d. Oct. 30, 1957  obituary McClellan, G. Z., b. Feb. 21, 1862 d. Mr. 15, 1942  obituary McClellan, Minnie M., b. Jan. 28, 1865 d. Feb. 25, 1952  obituary Martin, Susan D., b. Aug. ?, 1952 d. Oct. ?, 1952 (daughter of Arthur P. & Mollie Martin)  obituary Miller, John K., b. Mar. 26, 1885 d. Feb. 26, 1931  obituary Miller, Lula M., b. Mar. 9, 1885 d. Oct. 7, 1968  obituary Moorhead, Robert Era,  b. Nov. 10, 1890 d. Oct. 12, 1951  obituary Moorhead, Sallie E., b. Jul 29, 1895 d. Aug. 27, 1980 obituary Sears, Beulah B., b. Jul. 9, 1905 d. Jun. 20, 1977  obituary Simpson, Zera Calhoun, b. Aug. 13, 1884 d. May 15, 1966  obituary Simpson, Earline, b. Feb. 15, 1890 d. Nov. 29, 1971 Simpson, Bessie, b. Aug. 31, 1909 d. Dec. 20, 1909 obituary Simpson, Louis D., b. Oct. 14, 1917 d. Feb. 5, 1919 ( Bessie & Louis, children of Zera & Earline Simpson) Simpson, Prue C., b. Apr. 11, 1913 d. Oct. 2, 1966  obituary Simpson, Margaret K., b. Apr 17, 1912 d. Jul 1, 1982  obituary Simpson,  Eugene Kay,  b.Dec. 14, 1933 d. Feb. 25, 1964  obituary Simpson, Judy F. Bratcher, d. Aug. 21, 2000 (wife of Raymond Louis Simpson)  obituary Simpson, Louis, b. Aug. 4, 1939 d. Slater, John P., b. Aug. 28, 1895 d. Jul. 18, 1979 obituary Slater, Bertha S., b. Jan. 20, 1903 d. Dec. 28, 1987  obituary Smith, Oscar C., b. Jul 6, 1912 d. Jul. 18, 1912 Smith, Burt V., b. Dec. 26, 1914 d. Jul 13, 1915 (s/o Eva Adele Copeland & Carl Brown Smith; b/o Oscar C. Smith) Smith Carl B.,  b.Oct. 10, 1891 d. Feb. 17, 1957  obituary Smith, Eva C., b. Sept. 14, 1891 d. Mar. 26, 1991 obituary Smith, Howard M., b. Jan. 26, 1918 d. Sep. 8, 2008  obituary Smith, Christopher Wade, d. Apr. 24, 1973 (infant son of Thomas E. & Grace Thompson Smith). He is a fifth generation Smith, Great, Great, Grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Monroe Smith.  obituary Smith, Oscar M., b. Nov. 3, 1870 d. Dec. 3, 1950 (s/o Eva Adele Copeland & Carl Brown Smith; b/o Little Burt Vandiver Smith) obituary Smith, Nina, b. Ja. 3, 1874 d. Jan. 31, 1955  obituary Smith, Lareta, b. Sep. 18, 1899 d. Apr 13, 1931 (daughter of Nina & Osca M. Smith)  obituary Stevenson, Annie R., b. Sep. 28, 1900 d. Sep. 25, 1901 (daughter of Sarah E. & W. P. Stevenson) obituary Stevenson, Sarah E. Smith, b. Jul. 23, 1860 d. Dec. 28, 1921 Stevenson W.P.,  b. Nov. 17-1857 d. Dec. 27, 1939  obituary Tollison, John Edward Sr. (Ed), b. Sep. 4, 1902 d. Apr 2, 1974  obituary Tollison, Sarah Frances (Fannie), b. Oct. 3, 1901 d. May 24, 1976 obituary Walls, James. W., b. Aug. 20, 1877 d. Nov. 24, 1959 obituary Walls Ada Jane,  b Sep. 10, 1885 d. Sep. 09, 1936 obituary Walls, Arlin, b. Jan. 24, 1924 d. Feb. 25, 1936 obituary Walls, Kate & Kathy (twins), b. & d. Aug. 22, 1942 (parents - John S. & Agnes Nichols Walls) (SEE NOTE BELOW)

Twin Daughters Kate and Kathy Walls August 22, 1942 Daughters of Mr.  & Mrs.  John Samuel  Walls,   Jr. Mrs.  Agnes Nichols Walls was the daughter of Mrs.   Etta  Slaton Nichols and Homer Washington Nichols.     She was born in Banks  County,   Georgia on August 20.  1922. Mr.  John Samuel  Walls,   Jr.   was  the son of Mrs.  Betsy Rinehart Walls and John Samuel  Walls,   Sr. He was born in Copperhill,   Tennessee,   on June 4,  1920. They were married  on September 6,  1941. They had two sets of twins - Kate & Kathy-deceased; Brenda and Raymond born September 14,  1944; Phyllis born February 5,   1946 John Roger born November 2,   1947 Brenda    says her Parents had  3 children in diapers at the same time.   Her dad says he does not remember he and his wife getting a full nights sleep for about 6 years. Mr.  & Mrs.   Walls were married for 64 years. Brenda says What a wonderful legacy they have given all of us and  our spouses,  all four of us have been married to the same people we started with.     WE know that we have all been blessed  to have God lovins parents who  keep us  on the right road.     Because  of them, all  of our children (their grandchildren) have become wonderful adults who have the same values. Mr.   & Mrs.   Walls have 4 children,   6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Frances shares her adventure: While at the cemetery one bay,   I decided to record the names and dates on the stones. One stone is broken all the way across, I hope it can be repaired. Another grave did not have the name,  I talked with Shirley, a sister of this departed loved one. Now  a beautiful stone is on this grave.  This one is a cousin of mine. There are three more graves with no information at all. If only someone could come forward and tell us something about these three.   Unknown stones had to be placed on these. Then there is one more grave which has a metal marker but almost all theinformation is gone. the glass is broken and the weather has detroyed the last name.  N new glass is put in to protect what information is left. I have prayed, searched and searched.  This six year old deserves a stone with his name. Just could not have an UNKNOWN stone placed in this grave. I told Mr. Jones we would have to wait as I did not want to give up. There is a follow-up story.     Thank you Lord, I have the information for the six year old, When the associational meeting was being held at Concord, I was asked to be of service on Saturday. I was at the table where everyone was to register as they entered. As Betty Shacklette welcomed this couple, Mr. And Mrs. William J. Perry (Bette) from Easley, they shared who they were and the connection with Concord. Beverly Driver mentioned this conversation to someone and I heard just enough to know I had to find this couple. Someone pointed them out to me. I shared this with Irene Raffini who is also on the Centennial Committee. We visited with Bette and Bill in the Fellowship Hall during the break. We also made pictures. Since that day they have shared information and pictures with me. We have had many very nice conversations on the telephone. They are such a kind and nice couple. I am so thankful I was available for service that day. Betty Hiott Perry Her great uncle was Mr. Robert Moorhead who donated the land for the A.R.E. Church. Also, her grandfather was Rev. David Weston Hiott who served as pastor at Concord 1918-1919. So we must be willing to serve and also listen. Thank you Lord for that day. One day I asked Irene Raffini if she would go with me to see our church cemetery and walk over to the Moorhead Cemetery across the street. I was so excited about what was being done on the cleanup of the cemeteries. This has always been something special to me since childhood. We used to go to the church and walk out to the cemetery, and we always tried to keep the rocks or brick in place where they belonged. We did not want the grave marker to be misplaced. While we were in the church cemetery I explained to Irene that my family knew almost everyone who was buried out there. We knew all except a very few. She walked over to the grave of Enoch Davis and asked if we knew him. I explained we did not know but we had always wondered. I told her that gave me something to think about. We chuckled and went on our way. Little did I know what the Lord had in store for me. The next Monday morning I had an early appointment with my doctor. As I signed in, a couple whom I have known and admired for such a long time (Curtiss and Alyce Davis) spoke to me. So I went over to take a seat beside them. We had wonderful fellowship, except for our aches and pains. First, we shared news about their church (Orrville Baptist). Then, of course, I had to share about Concord. I was explaining about the Centennial Celebration and the work being done around the cemetery. Curtiss leaned forward and said, "Frances, you know, my Granddaddy was buried at Concord, Enoch Davis." Almost simultaneously I responded, "not Enoch Davis." Had it not been for that visit to the doctor, I would probably still be wondering about who Mr. Enoch Davis was. I know the Lord placed us in the office that morning, and He placed this information in my hand. If we will only trust in Him, He will lead us all the way. What a morning. One day my brother Grady and his wife Mary Ann were visiting me. We decided to go to the church cemetery. (Grady's and my parents are buried there.) After a few minutes Dr. Cox drove up and parked. He came out where we were. While we were talking I asked him if it would be possible to get some of the long hanging limbs cut off the trees as they were staining the stones. I shared with him that it would be nice to have this done before our Centennial Celebration. I felt that we would be having a lot of visitors and it would look much better. Dr. Cox told me this could be taken care of. Wow! In a few weeks work was started. Three large trees were removed and the whole area was cleared. It really looks great. Special Thanks to Pat Carpenter, Lee Leary and Terry Hawkinsi They really worked hard. Pat Carpenter had to dig deep beside the grave of Enoch Davis in order to raise and level the area as best he could. I tried to remove stains off the headstone and was pleased with the success. We decided not to call Mr. and Mrs. Davis (Curtiss and Alyce) until everything was finished. A job well done and thanks to one and all who had a part in this. Thank you Lord. As work was being done in the church cemetery many questions were asked concerning the Moorhead Cemetery across the street. So I called Barbara and Melvin Moorhead who are members of Concord and they are in the Moorhead family. Then I contacted Bette and Bill Perry in Easley. Since Bette is in the Moorhead family I felt she could help me. She gave me some telephone numbers to call. So after a couple of calls I had the right person on the line. It was Mr. David Moorhead who lives in Simpsonville. He was so nice to talk with, so kind and soft spoken. I shared with him what was going on at Concord and the fact that so many people were interested in the Moorhead Cemetery. We talked by telephone several times. David made plans to come over several Saturday mornings to do clean-up work at the cemetery. We met at the church and work was under way. The crew included Doug Holbrook, Greg Moorhead, Bette and Bill Perry, David Moorhead and two of his cousins, and myself. We cleared the bank in front of the cemetery and piled up a lot of dead tree limbs. It really looked a lot better. David plans to have more work done later. Some people did not know the Moorhead Cemetery existed. I do thank David Moorhead for coming over to get this job done. Everyone was so pleasant and eager to work. Thanks to one and all. Another trip to the church was very helpful, Mr, Leary told me he had some papers which I might BE INTERESTED IN,  He had some names and telephone numbers,  I immediately recognized some names but I was searching for the family of Kate & Kathy Walls. There was a telephone number with Walls beside it. I was and why I was calling, he answered, "I'm the father".  Had no idea this one call could help me so much. Have talked and corresponded with his daughter and she has shared a lot of information with me. Mr. Walls is a brother to a deceased aunt of mine, which I was not aware of.  So I learn a lot as I keep searchin. More information about this family is on another page. I'm very grateful to those who have shared with me. One busy morning I tried to decide if I would have tiem to go to the local library to search out some information. Already had two appointments but since I had the dates of my research, I knew it would only take a few minutes. So  between the two I made a dash to the library and was ready to go in a matter of minutes. While I was at the machine seated beside me was a very nice and polite lady. We started a converstation. Most of us like to know wht the other is searching for. When I mentioned Concord  Church,  Mrs.   Shiflett started talking about our church.    She stated  that she had been to  Concord,  but it was a  long  time ago.     She told me she knew of some people who  were buried out there.     So, did my ears perk up.  She could not talk fast enough. I was saying,   tell me more,     she told he  that her  great grandaddy and great aunt had some relatives buried out there. I was so excited and asked  the name. Her reply was  Cason. I told her no  you must have the wrong  church as we do not have anyone by that name buried  out there. She  told me   yes there is because I was there. Then she said,   it was a little boy,  he was six years old,   it was in 1937,   Burnsy Funeral Home handled  the service. All  the while I was speechless. I think I was numb-could hardly believe what my ears had heard.   She filled in the spaces of the last marker for which I had searched and  searched. I had followed every path I could  go searching for a name for   this  grave. The week before I had decided I might have to  give up on this,   but I did not want to. Mrs.   Shiflett told me she had a  copy of the obituary at home.     Immediately,   I asked her if I could have a copy.     What a beautiful few minutes  this  turned out to be.     It did not matter  if  I even made my next appointment,   I was in the clouds.    Then I asked her if she came to the library very often.   She said it had been over a year since her last visit.    In   those few minutes, the Lord placed us in the library, side by side.     The Lord has blessed me so much on this journey and I praise his holy name. How happy I am that  I stopped and  listened   to  that still  small  voice  that kept saying - GO TO THE  LIBRARY. She promised she would go home and try to  find the copy of the obituary of the six year old. When I arrived home, I had several messages. Then another call.  It was Mrs. Shiflett.  As  she started  to read  the copy,   I still could hardly believe what I was hearing. She promised to mail a  copy to me.   Then one day,  here it was in my hand.    I had a  seat in the  carport  to read the information and a neighbor came up in his vehicle. I did not even see or hear him until he was right beside me.     Think I was still  in shock. Thank You Lord,   Thank You Lord-What a beautiful journey. One morning I went to the church looking for more information to use. As I parked my vehicle I could see something was going on around the cemetery. So naturally I had to inquire. I was told plans were being made to extend the chain link fence down the right side of the cemetery. (Personally, I never thought the chain link fence did the cemetery justice, but I did not voice my opinion.) I looked and thought and also did some soul searching. This still small voice was saying NOW IS THE TIME. I had wanted to do something honorable for our Celebration but to this point nothing seemed right. So again the Lord, placed me at the right place at the right time. I asked what it would take to have a pretty fence around the cemetery or at least across the front. I shared what I would be willing to do. Plans got in motion to see what could be done. Soon we had a beautiful fence in place. This was completed May 11, 2007. 1 know the Lord was leading me all the way. We must listen and follow. Special Thanks to everyone involved to make this dream come true. This journey keeps on going.  One morning I was having breakfast with my brother John and his wife Annette. Another couple were seated at the table with us. Fantastic conversation, think we all enjoyed talking,  thank you lord, for getting me out of being so shy. I certainly feel for those who are., My living in California while Neal (my husband) was in the U. S, Navy helped me so much.  So I do not meet many strangers anymore.  While we were enjoying breakfast,  John W. Tollison walked over and commented aobut the new fence at the cemetery being so beautiful.  He and his wife Janice had been out there to see it. He shared with me that Mr. John K.  Miller, who is buried there is a relative of his wife's family. This trip gets more interesting with each passing day. The day finally arrived, so I called Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss (Alyce) Davis. They could not come as she was having trouble walking. He promised to call one day and meet me at the church. Then one Saturday morning (I was being lazy, and had not dressed for the day). Curtiss called and said he was on his way. He gave Curtiss Davis standing at his granddaddy's grave. me a fifteen minute notice, but I was at the church before he arrived. Curtiss remarked, that he was so proud of the way we had kept the cemetery and he loved the beautiful fence. When we got to his Granddaddy's grave, we both shed a few tears. Curtiss was so pleased with the way it looked. Again, I know there was a purpose for my being in the doctor's office that day. Thank you Lord. Curtiss made a few pictures and I gave him some pictures which I had previously made. He turned to me and gave me a check for the cemetery fund. To this point, we had no fund. Their check started the Concord Cemetery Fund. Anyone who wishes to contribute may do so. Funds will be used for the future upkeep of the cemetery. What a beautiful way to start a day. My special thanks to those responsible for my SERVING ON THE CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE.  It has been an exciting journey and so refreshing to be able to contact former members,  so much has been brought back to mind.  I have traveled so many places searching out material.  Anyone who gives me a lead I follow.  I have made so many new friends.  What a trip this has been. I do thank each and everyone who has shared any information or pointed me in the right direction. It has been a lot of hard work and time consuming, but when one enjoys what they are doing, it is fun. I know I have been able to have more fun than anyone serving on this committee.  Doing the Lord's work and serving others is the greatest thing one can do. Searching out information has been done with pen and pad.  I do not have a computer, everyone tells me I should get one.  Do not know when I would have time to learn. The one thing I did buy was a copying, printing and scanning machine.  I knew right away I would need this and it has been so helpful.  Now I do not have to go to Office Depot so much.  Could not have made it without Kayla McElrath at the UPS store and Frances Stidham at Office Depot.  They always have a smile and are so cheerful.  They are willing to help me any way they can.  My thanks to both of you. IN  LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM NEAL YEARGIN AND FANNIE & ED TOLLISON by   FRANCES TOLLISON YEARGIN

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