In 1958, Mrs. Ben Compton compiled a list of burials in the Stone’s Chapel cemetery. The headstone inscriptions below were transcribed from a copy of her typewritten notes, in their original order. For an alphabetical list, with birth and death dates, see the “Index of Burials” page under “Cemetery.”
| Marble Monument with these four inscriptions, one on each side: My Mother Ann Eve Hunsicker died April 30, 1859 in the 89th year of her age My Brother Michael S. Hunsicker born Sept 20, 1798, died June 9, 1872 My Father Peter Hunsicker died 1816 To the memory of Rebecca K. Hunsicker born June 22, 1808, died February 5, 1888 Individual headstones: The above enclosed by an iron fence. |
| Sacred to the memory of Christian Allemong 21st April 1835 |
| Sacred to the memory of Ruth Allemong 8th October 1825 |
| In memory of David Grove who departed this life Sept 23, 1824, in the 39th year of his life |
| Catherine Wolfe Grove died Aug 6, 1886 aged 30 years |
| Henry Adolphus son ——— and Catherine Grant who died Aug 3, 1854 aged ——— |
| George Bennett born May 8, 1850, died Dec 31, 1873, aged 23 yrs 8 mos and 23 days
Sleep brother dear and take your rest |
| Sacred to the memory of Mary Elizabeth, the wife of George Bennett who was born April 1, 1829 and departed this life March 18, 1849, aged 19 yrs, 11 mos, and 12 days
My dear husband do not weep |
| In memory of Elizabeth S. Wood who departed this life on the 17th day of May 1831, aged 21 years and 7 days. This monument erected to her memory by his disconsolate husband who inscribes this testimony of her exemplification of Proverbs 31 Chap. 10, 11, 12 and 30 Verses. |
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Ellie H., daughter of George R. & Catherine Smith. Died Jan 31, 1878, aged 18 yrs, 1 mo and 3 days. |
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OUR LAMB Remember young girls as you pass by |
| Sacred to the memory of George L. McCormick who departed this life June 23, 1848, age 54 yrs and 29 days |
| In Memory of Ann Elizabeth West, consort of Thomas West who died May 10, 1851 in the 25th year of her age |
| Sacred to the memory of Aby G. D., consort of James McCormick, who died Aug 22, 1849, in the 21st year of her age |
| In Memory of William Reed who departed this life Sept 4, 1839, age 77 yrs |
| In Memory of Susan Reed who departed this life Sept 7, 1828, age 56 yrs |
| In Memory of Sarah E., consort of Jesse Bowen, by death’s cold hand led on to God Oct 23, 1849, aged 39 yrs, 11 mos, and 7 days For we know that is our earthly house of this tabernacle is dissolved we have a building of God – a house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. 2nd Cor. 5 Ch, 1 v |
| In Memory of Anna Bowen who departed this life June 8, 1816, aged 35 yrs, 10 mos and 6 days. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even som them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him – 1 Thes. 4 Ch. 14 v. |
| In Memory of Anna Bowen who departed this life April 22, 1840, aged 73 yrs, 10 mos, and 6 days Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. |
| In memory of Ida E., daughter of John A. and Betty G. Carter, died October 17, 1856, age 7 years, 9 mos and 28 days.
He took thee from a world of care |
| Rosa B., wife of Arthur R. Carter, died Nov 3, 1893, age 30 yrs, 3 months and 27 days |
| Laurence P., son of John A. & Betty C. Carter, born July 28, 1845, died March 7, 1866, age 21 years, 7 mos, and — days.
He was lonely and for awhile was given |
| In memory of Ezra Routzong, born Oct 1830, died Sept 3, 1890
Dear loved one we had laid thee |
| Simon R. Whittington died Nov 21, 1894, age 30 yrs, 8 mos and 11 days
Not lost, blessed thought |
| Thomas J. son of John & L.A. Rowland died July 14, 1901, age 71 yrs, 7 mos and 25 days
I am weary let me rest |
| Adeline, wife of Louis Willingham, born Oct 13, 1829, died Dec 23, 1888 Gone but not forgotten |
| Lydia A. Rowland died May 26, 1895, age 85 yrs, 3 mos and 15 days |
| John Rowland died Feb 15, 1880 in the 77th year of his age Oh, Grave, where is thy victory – 1st Cor. 15 Ch, 55 V. He giveth His beloved sleep – Ps. 127, 2 V. |
| R.T. Poston died June 21, 1887, age 28 yrs, 3 mos. and 8 days Loved in life and remembered in death |
| Eva O, daughter of A.N. & R. L. Bush, Jan 20 to July 28, 1895 Budded on earth to bloom in heaven |
| Annie E., wife of W.F. Grubbs, July 10, 1876 – Apr 26, 1918 At Rest |
| Lewis W., son of W.F. Grubbs, July 10, 1897, July 23, 1898 Darling, we miss thee |
| Smith McFillen Jan 10, 1843 – Dec 26, 1910, age 67 yrs, 11 mos and 16 days Oh, how sweet it will be in that beautiful land to meet one another again |
| Sarah R. McFillen Apr 19, 1855 – March 1, 1919 At Rest |
| Brother. John C. Nichols 1912-1938 |
| Beulah S. Nichols born May ——- |
| Rosy B., wife of C.E. Kirby, Dec 18, 1874 – Jan 22, 1905 God’s finger touched her and she slept |
| Thomas Brown |
| Smith Jr., son of E.R. and R.J. Carper, died Aug 3, 1908, age 8 mos and 5 days Buddered on earth to bloom in heaven |
| Darling Babe —–, son of Jos. H. & S.E. Dutterer, Aug 21, 1890 – Dec 11, 1890 |
| ——-, son of S.E. & J.H. Dutterer, Jan — 1877 – April —- 1878 |
| Sacred to the memory of Capt. A. Newton Pierce, died Sept 20, 1897, in the 64th year of his age.
One precious to our hearts has gone On the same monument: Mary A. Pierce, 1838-1904 |
| Frank H. Pierce, son of F.H. & G.O. Pierce, born Nov 25, 1900, died July 29, 1901 Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven |
| Lula Best – Daughter of A.N. & M.E. Pierce, died May 4, 1868, age 2 yrs, 4 mos and 24 days She is not dead but sleepth |
| Beauford E., son of A. Newton & Mary E. Pierce, born Apr 2, 1879, died Aug 11, 1914 |
| In memory of Sabra E. Holden, born Nov 30, 1838, died Jan 31, 1867, age 28 yrs and 2 months
On the tree of life eternal |
| In Memory of William G. Hardesty, born March 20, 1817, died May 2, 1889 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God |
| In Memory of Sarah, wife of William G. Hardesty, died August 29, 1870, age 54 yrs, 6 mos and 27 days She is not dead but sleepeth Luke 5 Chap, 52 V |
| In Memory of Anne A. Hardesty, daughter of W.G. & Sarah Hardesty, departed this life April 4, 1849, age 15 years and 26 days |
| Thomas, son of W.G. & Sarah Hardesty, who was born the 20 of April 1847, died 15 of July 1863, age 16 years, 2 months and 26 days |
| Mary A. Smith, daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth Smith, born March 3, 1788, died Jan 8, 1868 |
| —————————— The memory of the just is blessed |
| Paul Smith —– who died June 2, 1868, in the 64th year of his age The memory of the just is blessed . . . Prov. 10 Ch., 7 V. |
| Sacred to the memory of Joseph Smith, born Nov 24, 1802, died Nov 27, 1869 |
| Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth H., wife of John Huyett, who was born March 23, 1794, and departed this life Aug 29, 1824, age 30 years, 5 mon, 6 days I —- remaineth therefore the people of God |
| In memory of John Huyett who departed this life Oct 1, 1859, age 73 years, 10 months and 29 days For here have we no continuing city, but we look for one to come |
| Mary E., wife of A.H. Lincoln (colored) died 1907 |
| In Memory of Elidia Fultz, consort of George Fultz, born March 6, 1780, and departed this life Dec 26, 1840, aged 60 years, 9 months and 20 days |
| In memory of George Fultz, born March 10, 1785 and departed this life Oct 20, 1852, aged 67 years, 1 month and 10 days
Now I resign my earthly home |
| William Price, son of John J. & Mary A. Monroe, died Oct 17, 1856, ages 17 yrs, 7 months and 11 days Our loved William, this monument remains a tribute of love by his fond parents and Aunt L.S.W. |
| The following enclosed by a wrought iron fence:Mayers Monument: Stephen Horace Mayers, Clarke County, VA April 28,1827, Santiago, Chile, South America July 18, 1893 Sarah A. P. Mayers May 1, 1829 – June 23, 1907Smaller Monument: To Our Parents: John Mayers, born Nov 16, 1786, died April 6, 1844 Violet P. Mayers, born Sept 6, 1799, died Feb 7, 1869 To Our Brother: William H.H. Mayers, born Dec 13, 1837, died June 3, 1884 To Our Sister: Rebecca J. Mayers, born July 10, 1825, died Dec 4, 1831Single Headstone: In Memory of Rebecca Jane Mayers, who died Dec 4, 1831, age 6 years, 4 months and 25 days She came forth like a flower, fled as a shadow and continued in —–Small stone: S.A.P.M. S.H.M. W.H.H.M. |
| Ginnie M., duaghter of L.S. & L.A. Swann, Oct 1, 1871 – Sept 11, 1880 I am one of Jesus’ little lambs |
| Michael Pope, Born Aug 23, 1828, died March 4, 1914 |
| Elizabeth, his wife [Michael’s], born Jan 10, 1833, died Aug 21, 1909 |
| Our Mother: wife of Coonrod Pope, died Feb 18, 1891, aged 68 years |
| Our Father: Coonrod Pope, died March 24, 1895, aged 75 years Our Mother and Father are gone; They lie beneath this soil |
| Sister — Mabel V., daughter of William and Mary McAtee, born Oct 18, 1880, died March 6, 1893, aged 13 years, 4 months and 18 days
Farewell, dear friends I am at rest, and shall forever be |
| Mother: Mary E., beloved wife of William McAtee, born May 26, 1843, died May 26, 1882, aged 39 years
Safe in the arms of Jesus |
| In memory of Maryetta, consort of Leonard Jones who departed this life April 11, 1858, aged 42 years and 1 month
Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest |
| In memory of Elizabeth Jones, wife of Matthew Jones, died July 7, 1862, aged 68 years Meekly a life of pain she bore for a home in Heaven |
| Marian, daughter of Leonard Jones, died Nov 28, 1876, near Berryville |
| Sacred to the memory of Matthew Jones, who departed this life Aug 21, 1850, aged 74 years |
| Sacred to the memory of Margaret R. Blue, wife of Joseph Blue, born Jan 27, 1839, who died Feb 10, 1861, age 22 years and 14 days |
| Sacred to the memory of Mary W. Hardesty, wife of Holmes Hardesty, born Oct 22, 1823, died July 11, 1861, aged 37 yrs, 11 months, 11 days |
| Sacred to the memory of Sidney, son of Samuel Huyett, died Dec 8, 1861, age 11 years, 1 month, 6 days |
| Sacred to the memory of James J., son of Samuel Huyett, died Nov 3, 1862, age 18 years, 8 mos. |
| Bessie H., daughter of J.J. & Laura Jobe, died Feb 24, 1869, age 10 months, 11 days |
| Laura T., wife of John J. Jobe, died July 6, 1869, age 23 years, 8 months, 4 days. Blessed are the pure in heart |
| Thomas Jones, born May 27, 1817, died April 3, 1879, age 61 years, 10 months, 6 days Blessed are they that die in the Lord |
| Mary Jane, wife of Thomas Jones, died August 4, 1865, age 45 years, 1 month, 24 days Blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints |
| In Memory of Abraham Huyett, who departed this life June 3, 1862 in the 73rd years of his age |
| In memory of Eva R., wife of Abraham Huyett, died April 25, 1866, age 72 years, 4 months, 2 days Blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints |
| In Memory of ——- Young who died June 30, 1882 — 30 years |
| [Masonic symbol] Our Father: William Colston, born 1805, died 1866 |
| To the memory of Elizabeth B. Colston, who departed this life on the 19 day of January A.D. 1831, age 56 years and 9 months Heb. 13 Ch., 11 V. For here we have no continuing city, but we seek one to come |
| Charles T. Hawthorne, March 19, 1863 – Nov 26, 1933 |
| Jennie T., wife of C.T. Hawthorne, Sept 30, 1858 – Oct 29, 1908 |
| John B. Hawthorne, Oct 20, 1816 – Feb 17, 1894 Asleep in Jesus |
| Kate L. Hawthorne, March 30, 1856 – Sept 10, 1897 |
| Riely Monument: William A. Riely, born Nov 17, 1829, died Aug 9, 1905 Virginia Swann, wife of William A. Riely, born Dec 17, 1831, died Sept 3, 1885 Cornelia Swann, daughter of Wm A. & V.S. Riely, born Jan 31, 1858, died March 22, 1863 Mary Virginia, daughter of Wm A. & V.S. Riely, born Sept 17, 1870, died Sept 27, 187? Edward Swann, son of Wm. A & V.S. Riely, born May 17, 1856, died Feb 16, 1858 |
| Remembered: 1821 – John Nicholas Kimmell – 1900 1828 – Nancy Kimmell – 1904 |
| Margaret Swann departed this life Jan 3, 1867 age 78 years |
| Amelior, daughter of Herman McCormick |
| Emma A. Lauck, March 17, 1851 – Oct 17, 1876 There was rejoicing in Heaven |
| Louisa M. Gordon Dec 24,1876 – Oct 6, 1884 |
| In Memory of John James William Taylor, son of Joshua & Susan Fellers, born Jan 25, 1850, died Feb 14, 1852 |
| Charles C., son of Peter & Bettie Fuqua, born Aug 9, 187?, died Feb 9, 1888 |
| Hattie L., daughter of Peter & Bettie Fuqua, died Mar 9, 1888, age 2 years, 6 months, 9 days |
| Rosey M., infant of Peter & Bettie Fuqua, died July 23, 1883 |
| George A., son of R. ? & M. ? Bennett, born Feb 17, 1878, died Aug 2, 1879 In Heaven there is one angel more |
| Lindian Pearl, daughter of B.F. & M. E. Bennett, born Dec 31, 1891, died July 22, 1892 Those who God loves die young |
| Bennett Monument: Peter Bennett, died Mar 10, 1881, age 66 years Phoebe, his wife [Peter Bennett’s], died Jan 20, 1894, age 78 years |
| Gilbert, died Jan 29, 1882, age 9 days Harry, died Dec 10, 1899, age 17 days Sons of J.W. & Ella E. Bennett Budded on earth to bloom in Heaven |
| C.V.S., born Feb 5, 1879, died Apr 16, 1879 M.E.S., born Jan 3, 1876, died Aug 8, 1879 Children of A. & C.E. Swartz Budded on earth to bloom in Heaven |
| Our Darling: Harry Edison, son of Charles F. & Lucy E. Swartz, May 20, 1895 – Oct 29, 1897, age 2 years, 5 months, 9 days Asleep in Jesus |
| Our Mother: Elizabeth C. Roberts, born Dec 16, 1830, died Aug 15, 1904, age 72, 7 months, 29 days At Rest (by her daughter) |
| Come Ye Blessed: John Wesley Willingham, born Oct 11, 1859, died Nov 9, 1906 Sleep on beloved one and take thy rest Lay down thy weary heart upon thy Savior’s breast |
| Eliza Willingham, wife of J.W. Willingham, Dec 16, 1858 – Apr 14, 1927 At Rest |
| Joseph Shreck, died May 16, 1901, age 38 years At Rest |
| Charles N., son of J.E. & T. M. Shreck, died Mar 4, 1889, age 4 days |
| Lucy T., wife of Franklin B. Carter, born Apr 13, 1835, died March 20, 1898 |
| Franklin B. Carter, born April 10, 1832, died Feb 19, 1895 |
| Katie M., wife of John C. Louthan, daughter of F.B. & Lucy T. Carter, born Oct 16, 1857, died Sept 11, 1885 For me to live is Christ and to die is gain |
| Alice L., daughter of John C. & Katie M. Louthan, died Feb 25, 1885, age 1 yr, 6 months, 25 days |
| Eva, daughter of John C. & Katie M. Louthan, died Feb 25, 1882 |
| James R. Ellyett, born Aug 28, 1842, died March 23, 1913 At Rest |
| Jemina K., wife of J.R. Ellyett, born June 18, 1846, died Feb 23, 1925 |
| H. Lee Ellyett, Sept 21, 1854 – Aug 2, 1887 |
| Mary A., wife of John J. Monroe, born March 1, 1805, died Sept 11, 1896 |
| John J. Monroe, born 1808 – died 1878 |
| Carrie Price, daughter of F.B. & L.T. Carter, born 1866 – died 1878 |
| Estalla Monroe, daughter of F.B. & L.T. Carter, born 1868 – died 1878 |
| Minnie F., wife Willie M. Hardesty and daughter of F.B. & Lucy T. Carter, Aug 5, 1863 – Sept 16, 1891 |
| Louie J., daughter of F.B. & L.T. Carter, Feb 15, 1872 – Dec 11, 1939 |
| Bettie T., daughter of F.B. & L.T. Carter, Jan 12, 1856 – Sept 20, 1933 |
| Albert M., son of J.H. & M.A. Monroe, born Nov 25, 1840, died May 10, 1913 |
| John W.T., son of J.M. & L.F. Monroe, April 18, 1872 – April 11, 1881 |
| Laura V., wife of A. M. Monroe, born 1844 – died 1873 |
| In memory of Elder William Marvin, who departed this life April 23, 1834 in the 75th year of his age Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them |
| In Memory of Elizabeth Marvin, the mother of Elder William Marvin, who departed this life Nov 22, 1842 In hope of a blessed immortality |
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