HEADSTONE PHOTOS

( Click on name )

Ronald Jeff Sorrells Nov 1, 1984 / May 14, 1997. Son of Ronald Sorrells and Glenda Ann Mullins Sorrells, whom this website is dedicated too.

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Information courtesy of Buz Howell

Thomas Richard Sorrell/s, his 1st wife Nancy Louisa Thompson Sorrell/s and Thomas's 2nd wife Priscilla V. Holcombe Sorrell/s are all said to buried in the Chelsea Cemetery, Chelsea, Rogers Co, Oklahoma. The records showed a T.R. Sorrells had bought block 370 in the cemetery, 8 plots for $34.00 but only 1 grave had a marker. No other names were shown. Could Thomas be buried next to his wife Nancy or in between Nancy and Priscilla? Who is buried in this family plot?

Nancy Louisa Thompson Sorrell/s Jun. 17, 1852 / Mar. 28, 1901. Nancy is the 1st wife of Thomas Richard Sorrell/s.

This information courtesy of Buz Howell who contacted Chelsea City Hall for the information. " Thank You Buz ".

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James Martin Sorrells b. Dec. 9, 1873 / d. Jun. 24, 1954 and his wife Elmina Arkabelle Holcomb b. May 14, 1877 / Jan. 3 1922. James is the son of Thomas Richard Sorrells & Nancy Louisa Thompson ( above ) and grandson of Samuel Jackson Sorrells & Matilda Watson Sorrells.

Samuel David Sorrells Nov 25, 1852 / Feb 5, 1891, son of Samuel Jackson & Matilda Watson Sorrells

Nancy Viannah Chastain Oct 30, 1845 / Dec 5, 1909, wife of Samuel David Sorrells

Leonadas W. R. Sorrells ( son of Samuel & Nancy Sorrells above ) Feb 1878 / 1959, with 2nd wife Delia Stover 1890 / 1967

Ada Marie Sorrells Holt( daughter of Samuel & Nancy Sorrells above )Feb. 1870 / May 19, 1961. Buried at Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery, Black Mountain North Carloina.

Florence E. Holt Aug. 24, 1903 / 1982. Daughter of Ada Marie Sorrells ( above ) and Jasper Lorenzo Holt. Buried next to her mother and husband at Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery, Black Mountain North Carloina.

Jasper Newton Wright July 9, 1896 / Sept. 28, 1960 Buried at Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery, Black Mountain, North Carolina. Husband of Florence E. Holt, son-in-law of Ada Marie Sorrells Holt above.

Sarah Ann Carter Thompson ( Mother-in-law of Thomas Richard Sorrells ) Aug 1810 / Nov 23, 1900

Olen Thompson Dec ? / Jan ? Believe this to be a child. This headstone is a few feet away from Sarah Ann Carter Thompson. If you know who this is please e-mail me.

John W. Thompson Apr 4, 1844 / Feb 27, 1901 ( son of Samuel Jefferson Thompson ( Burke ) and Sarah A. Carter )

Mary Elizabeth Teague Thompson Sept 13, 1846 / Feb 3, 1932 ( wife of John W. Thompson above )

William M. Thompson Nov 18, 1876 / Sept 12, 1936 with wife Ella R. Feb 7, 1885 / Feb 24, 1965 headstone reads " Together Forever " ( son & daughter-in-law of John W. Thompson and Mary Elizabeth Teague Thompson above )

Martha Malissa Thompson 1873 / 1941 headstone reads " At Rest " ( belive this to be the daughter of John W. Thompson & Mary Elizabeth Teague Thompson, she is buried next to Mary Elizabeth Teague Thompson in the family Polt )

Thompson Family plots at Clear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellijay, Gilmer Co, Georgia

James A. Thompson May 19, 1882 / Feb 8, 1958 ( believe this to be kin to our Thompson family, he is buried a few feet away from William M. Thompson. If you know who this is please e-mail me.

Ina B. Thompson Dec 10, 1888 / June 19, 1972 ( Ina is buried next to James A. Thompson ( above ), she may also be kin to our Thompson family. If you know who this is please e-mail me.

Andrew Jackson Sorrell Dec 10, 1880 / Nov 4, 1963 & wife Bertha Mae Lovell Sorrell Dec 6, 1886 / Sept 24, 1965

James Cleo Sorrell Oct 7, 1924 / Apr. 25, 1985 son of Andrew Jackson and Bertha Mae Lovell Sorrell above is buried here in the Ball Cemetery, Childers, Nowata Co, Oklahoma.

Trenton Jeff Tutt ( Sorrells - our grandson ) at the grave of his 5th Great-uncle & aunt. Samuel David Sorrells Nov 25, 1852 / Feb 5, 1891 & Nancy V. Chastain Sorrells Oct 30, 1845 / Dec 5, 1909

Edward Lovell 1858 / 1931 & wife Martha White Lovell 1865 / 1937 ( In-laws of Andrew Jackson Sorrells )

Mary Jane Shutley Groover July 11, 1840 / June 13, 1914 ( Mother-in-law of Tresa Allen Sorrells ) Courtesy of Barbara Cobb

Raymond Eugene Duke Dec 8, 1909 / July 25, 1990 with wife Zelma Ione Ward Duke Sept 10, 1908 / Aug 4, 1992, with their son Freeman Neal Duke July 15, 1950 / Mar 23, 1951

" Norris Family "

Mary Cobb Norris Aug. 28, 1842 / Jan. 26, 1927. Second wife of William M. Norris.

Debbie Ann Norris July 24, 1959 / July 24, 1959. Daughter of Ebenezer Norris & Eunice Rollins Norris. Headstone is handmade and reads " Jesus Loves The Little Children "

Dicey Elizabeth Carlock Norris Feb 7, 1871 / May 6, 1964 ( Wife of John Henry Norris )

John Henry Norris Jr. May 22, 1899 / January 17, 1929. Son of John Henry Norris and Dicey Elizabeth Carlock Norris.

James Otis Norris October 22, 1877 / January 13, 1973 & wife Nancy Laster October 19, 1897 / February 10, 1977. James is the son of William M. Norris & Cynthia A. Carlock

William Benie Norris Nov 23, 1908 / Jan 13, 1991. Son of John Henry Norris & Dicey Elizabeth Carlock

Zack Norris 1874 / 1943. Son of William M. Norris and Mary A. Cobb.

Ella Idora Ford Carlock Jun. 15, 1882 / 1933. " Thy life was beauty, truth, goodness and love ". Wife of Everett Carlock.

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William M. Mullins Dec 27, 1833 / Jan 5, 1915. Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co, Mississippi.

William M. Mullins Dec 27, 1833 / Jan 5, 1915. Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co, Mississippi.

Nancy Stewart Mullins Feb 15, 1835 / Feb 10, 1915. Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co, Mississippi.

Nancy Stewart Mullins Feb 15, 1835 / Feb 10, 1915. Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co, Mississippi.

William M. Mullins and wife Nancy Stewart Mullins. Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co, Mississippi.

Lee Mullins October 12, 1906 / October 20, 1972 & wife Bessie Norris Mullins December 8, 1911 / July 4, 1981

Mary Wactor May 19, 1826 / Mar 30, 1916

Juanita Freeman with brother James H. Freeman, May 1996 ( children of Eula Freeman, Sept 23, 1912 / Dec 25, 1992 & Violet Ratcliff, Mar 2, 1921 / Aug 31, 1990 )

Joel Freeman 1832 / Nov 13, 1887, son of William Freeman & Patsy Bass

John L. Freeman May 8, 1857 / April 9, 1881 son of Joel L. Freeman & Mary Ann Freeman

James W. Freeman Oct 21, 1871 / ? son of Joel Freeman ( above )& Mary Jane Robertson Freeman

Orra Heard Butler Causey Aug 22, 1825 / May 21, 1912. Wife of Arthur R. Whittington.

Nancy V. Whittington

Alic G. Whittington Aug 8, 1875 / Nov 6, 1877. Son of Jerome Robinson Whittington & Addie Letitia Wilkinson.

Manerva E. Whittington May 1, 1880 / Sept 13, 1882. Daughter of Jerome Robinson Whittington & Addie Letitia Wilkinson.

Infant daughter Sept 20, 1876 / Sept 20, 1876 of Jerome Robinson Whittington & Addie Letitia Wilkinson.

Cornelius Whittington March 24, 1748 / Nov 1837. Son of John Whittington & Sarah Woodroffe.

Luther Whittington May 29, 1839 / Sept 11, 1911

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Photos Courtsey of George Ezekiel Allred

The Allred Family Cemetery gate located in Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, Mississippi. Est. 1884

The Allred Family Cemetery located in Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, Mississippi.

Ezekiel Allred July 1816 / Aug 18, 1884

Ezekiel Allred July 1816 / Aug 18, 1884

Louretta Wainwright Allred Nov. 10, 1841 / Jun. 16, 1926

To see more Allred Family Photos courtsey of George Ezekiel Allred go to our links page and click onto the Allred Family Roster and Allred Family Organization links.

" Thank You George "
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Stephen Wilkinson b. Oct 12, 1793 / d. Sept 17, 1843

Temperence Jackson Wilkinson ( wife of Stephen Wilkinson above ) b. July 22, 1793 / d. Feb 7, 1868

Micajah Wilkinson ( son of Stephen Wilkinson & Temperence Jackson Wilkinson, above ) b. Aug 30, 1816 / d. Jun 6, 1870

Jane Stokes Wilkinson ( wife of Micajah Wilkinson above ) b. 1814 / d. Dec 14, 1854

Stephen Sample Wilkinson b. Apr 6, 1843 / d. May 25, 1844 ( son of Micajah & Jane Stokes Wilkinson above )

Ezra Wilkinson b. Dec 12, 1854 / d. July 12, 1855 & his twin sister Calista Wilkinson b. Dec 12, 1854 / d. Dec 12, 1854 ( children of Micajah & Jane Stokes Wilkinson above )

Stephen Decater Wilkinson b. Sept. 28, 1820 / d. July 17, 1844 ( son of Stephen Wilkinson & Temperence Jackson Wilkinson, above )

Benjamin G. Wilkinson b. Feb 18, 1829 / d. ? ( son of Stephen Wilkinson & Temperence Jackson Wilkinson, above )

Eason R. Wilkinson b. Feb 19, 1831 / d. May 15, 1882 ( son of Stephen Wilkinson & Temperence Jackson Wilkinson, above ) & his wife Mahala C. Thompson Wilkinson b. Nov 25, 1837 / d. Aug 5, 1904

Reuben Wilkinson b. Mar 1, 1827 / d. ? ( son of Stephen Wilkinson & Temperence Jackson Wilkinson, above )

Winston W. Wilkinson b.Dec 12, 1818 / d. May 15, 1881 ( son of Stephen Wilkinson & Temperence Jackson Wilkinson, above )

Minerva B. Whittington Wilkinson b. Jan. 12, 1825 / d. Oct. 15, 1857 ( wife of Winston W. Wilkinson above )

Rowland Wilkinson b. Feb 4, 1797 / d. Sept. 24, 1867 ( brother of Stephen Wilkinson b.Oct 12, 1793 above )

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* Fuller Family Cemetery Photo Courtesy of Regina Bolin *

This picture was sent to me by my cousin Regina Bolin, daughter of Wilma Jean Freeman. Regina said on the morning this picture was taken that it was a pretty morning, no fog. So what is the fog in and outside the cemetery?

Fuller Family Cemetery, Natchez, Adams Co, Mississippi.

" Thank You Regina "

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* Benjamin David Ratcliff Family *

Courtesy of Robert

Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge,East Baton Rouge Parish,Louisiana, Plot: Garden of Roses

Benjamin David Ratcliff b. Nov. 23, 1886 / d. Mar. 23, 1972. With his wife Mary Donnis Lewis Ratcliff b. Sept. 30, 1891 / d. Sept. 19, 1958.

Benjamin David Ratcliff b. Nov. 23, 1886 / d. Mar. 23, 1972. With his wife Mary Donnis Lewis Ratcliff b. Sept. 30, 1891 / d. Sept. 19, 1958.

Benjamin David Ratcliff is the son of Joseph Lafayette Ratcliff and Mary Elizabeth Coward Ratcliff and grandson of John Benjamin Ratcliff and Abigail Lofton Ratcliff.

" Thank You Robert "

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* Frederick Starns/Starnes *

These are photos taken of Frederick Starns/Starnes headstone. These photos were taken by me in 2002 at the Sulpher Springs Cemetery in Chilhowie, Smythe Co, Virginia. Some researchers call this cemetery the " Old Carlock Cemetery ".

This is at the entrance of the cemetery.

Frederick Starns/Starnes headstone is the largest headstone in the Sulpher Springs Cemetery. This shot is looking up at the headstone from the road

Placed there in 1999 by his descendants. This shot is looking down at the headstone

Names of Frederick Starns/Starnes wives and children.

An account of his life.

A little history just outside the cemetery.


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* Holcombe Family Photos Courtesy of Teddy Roy Holcombe *

Amanda Jane Truelove May 21, 1828 / May 26, 1905 ( wife of Jason Madison Holcombe b. 1814 d. Mar 30, 1864 )

Florence Tuggle Kirkland Holcombe Jan 9, 1863 / Jan 31, 1943 & husband Walter Scott Holcombe July 17, 1854 / Dec 1, 1906 ( son & daughter-in-law of Jason Madison Holcombe )

Laven Price Holcombe Jan 4, 1863 / May 24, 1943 ( son of Jason Madison Holcombe & Amanda Jane Truelove Holcombe )

Jason M. Holcombe Oct 15, 1903 / Mar 29, 1983 & wife Alta M ? Holcombe Jun 19, 1906 / Jan 6, 1999. Headstone reads " To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die " ( son & daughter-in-law of Laven Price Holcombe )

Cliff Holcombe Dec 18, 1900 / Jan 15, 1946 & wife Jessie Tate Holcombe Oct 12, 1903 / Jun 17, 1971 ( son & daughter-in-law of Madison Powell Holcombe )

Leo Holcombe May 9, 1903 / Feb 28, 1993 & wife Nancy A. Hasell Holcombe Oct 24, 1913 / ?. Headstone reads " In My Fathers House Are Many Mansions "( son of Madison Powell Holcombe )

Arvil Holcombe Jan 6, 1911 / ? ( infant son of Madison Powell Holcombe )

Roe Elsie Holcombe Feb 9, 1912 / Oct 5, 1936. Headstone reads " He has gone to the mansions to rest " ( son of Madison Powell Holcombe & father of Teddy Roy Holcombe )

Ben L. Holcombe Feb 20, 1918 / July 4, 1941 ( son of Madison Powell Holcombe )

" Thank You Teddy "

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Holcombe Family Photos
" Courtesy of Mike Conner and Susan Conner Cornelison "

Conn’s Creek Cemetery in Cherokee County, Georgia

Henry Holcombe Jr. Mar. 12, 1768 / 1852

Thomas Eleanor Holcombe Nov. 30 1808 / Nov. 15, 1862,
son of Henry Holcombe Jr ( above ) & Priscilla Dooly.

Mary E. Holcombe, dates unknown

Mike & Susan are the 4th greatgrandchildren of Henry Dooly Holcombe.

" Thank You Mike & Susan "

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" The Cochran Family Courtesy of Roberta Paul "

Photos taken at the " Old Hightower Cemetery " now called the Hightower Church Cemetery in Ball Ground, Cherokee Co, Georgia.

Frances Sarah Nix. 1st wife of Terrell Bryson Cochran.
Mother of Rev. Elias A. Cochran.

Rev. Elias A. Cochran with his 3 wives.

Rev. Elias A. Cochran.

Jane Fowler Cochran.
1st wife of Elias A. Cochran. Daughter of James Fowler and Sarah Smith.

Sarah Emaline Fowler Cochran.
2nd wife of Elias A. Cochran. Daughter of James Fowler and Sarah Smith.
Sister of Jane Fowler Cochran above.

Kansas Septemia Wheeler Cochran.
3rd wife of Rev. Elias A. Cochran. Daughter of James A. Wheeler and Rosa Ann Davenport.

Rev. Robert Wiley Cochran.
Brother of Rev. Elias A. Cochran above.

A. J. Cochran.

Bonziel Oziel Cochran.

Matilda L. Cochran.

Rev. John Samuel Cochran and wife Eunice Ellis Cochran.

Elisha Franklin Cochran and wife Jennie Cape Cochran.

Emmett B. Cochran and wife Mary Lee Cochran.

Sarah Elizabeth Cochran.
Daughter of Terrell Bryson Cochran and his 2nd wife Sarah Elizabeth Nix.

Nevils Holcomb Cochran with his wife Altiney Griffin Cochran and children.

Nevel Cochran and his wife Harrett Cochran.

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Tullos Family Photos Courtesy of NM of Jackson, Mississippi

New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Braxton, Simpson Co, Mississippi.
Gate Entrance Into Cemetery

Hiram Tullos Sr. Mar. 27, 1901 / Sept. 28, 1900 ( My step-grandfather ). Son of Barney Tullos and Charity Williamson Tullos.

Elmer Norris Mullins Beach Tullos ( My Grandmother ) Apr. 15, 1906 / Jan. 21, 1988. Wife of Hiram Tullos Sr. above.

Hiram Tullos Sr. and his wife Elmer Norris Mullins Beach Tullos
( My Grandparents )

Hiram Tullos Jr. Nov. 25, 1937 / Nov. 9, 1958. Son of Hiram Tullos Sr. above.

Burnell Tullos Apr.7, 1914 / Jul. 31, 1947. Son of Barney Tullos and Charity Williamson Tullos.

Also buried here are Barney Tullous and his wife Charity Williamson Tullos and James Ray Tullos Feb. 3, 1911 / Aug. 3, 1986.

" Our thanks to NM of Jackson, Mississippi "

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" Church Photos "

Concord Baptist Church, Est.1888 Franklin Co, Mississippi.

Concord Baptist Church, inside from left view.

Concord Baptist Church, inside from right view.

" Thanks to E.W. our Alabama Mullins cousin "

Oak Hill United Methodist Church Est. 1880, Gilmer Co, Georgia.
( Sorrells family )

New Zion Baptist Church, Braxton, Simpson Co, Mississippi.
" Tullos Family "
" Our thanks to NM of Jackson, Mississippi "

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" Cemetery Photos and Maps "
Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan.
Mamie Lou Sorrells Aug. 15, 1953 / Aug. 20, 1953.
Section " West Lawn " section #34 and grave #133.
Daughter of Ernest Willie Sorrells and Nellie Jewel Duke Sorrells.
Map courtsey of David G. of Michigan.
Personal note: David G. found where Mamie Lou was buried and went to the cemetery and to her gravesite. There is no headstone but David was kind enough to get and send us a map of the cemetery. I had searched for 3 years to locate where Mamie Lou was born and died, with what very little information I had. Out of the kindness of this man heart he found our sister and we can not thank him enough for what he has done. David we thank you from our hearts and will never forget your kindness to us.


Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, Adams Co, Mississippi. We have several families buried in this cemetery.

New Zion Church Cemetery, Braxton, Simpson Co, Mississippi. We have Tullos family buried here. Photos above.

Midway Cemetery, Franklin Co, Mississippi. We have several families buried here.
New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery and Midway Cemetery Photos Courtesy of NM of Jackson, Mississippi.

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" Hospital Photos "

Eastern State ( Mental ) Hospital in Vinita, Craig Co, Oklahoma.
This is the hospital where Thomas Richard Sorrells pasted away January 10, 1923.

St. Ann Hospital, Abilene, Taylor Co, Texas.
This is the hospital Glenda Ann Mullins Sorrells was born in Aug 14, 1957.