ARIAL UNION CHURCH CEMETERY, Pickens County, SC a.k.a. Arial Baptist (1929-1949) & Arial Methodist (1929) Version: 3.0 Effective: 2-Dec-2006 Text File: P007.TXT Image Folder: P007 ******************************************************************************** It's believed that the usage of any original work submittals contained within these webpages such as articles, compiling, photographs or graphics, conform to Fair Use Doctrine & Copyright Guidelines. COPYRIGHT NOTE: (1.) Works published before 1923, are considered to be public- domain. (2.) Works published 1923-1977 without a copyright notice, are considered to be public-domain. (3.) Unpublished non-copyrighted works will have Author permission for public-domain. Facts, names, dates, events, places & data can not be copyrighted. Narration, compilations and creative works can be copyrighted. Copyright law in the U.S. does not protect facts or data, just the presentation of this data. REPRODUCING NOTICE: These electronic pages may only be reproduced for personal or 501(c) Not-For-Profit Society use. Use the following names, if, you would like to give any author compiling credit. AUTHORS: Paul M. Kankula-NN8NN & Gary L. Flynn-KE8FD *********************************************************************** 05-01-15 RECORDING ...... : Sharon E. King at rockingk1@juno.com in Nov-2006 CEMETERY LOCATION: ------------------ 2 miles west of Easley. GPS = Latitude N34 50.428 x Longitude W82 38.346 CEMETERY HISTORY: ------------------------ Arial United Methodist Feeling they needed another church in the Arial Community, the Rev. John D. Holler, pastor of the First Methodist and Alice Methodist churches in Easley, met on June 3, 1929, to organize the Arial Methodist Church with nineteen charter members present. Several of these charter members who signed their names to the roll book in the hall above the store building are still active in the church today. In the same year, a handsome brick church was erected on the commanding and beautiful site it occupies today. This new church was erected and given by the McKissick family in memory of Mrs. Sarah Foster McKissick, mother 1840- 1918, and daughter Sarah Foster McKissick II, 1902- 1903. For the next twenty years, the church building was the home of the Arial Methodist and Baptist congregations; the two congregations worked harmoniously together over the years. In 1949, the Baptists occupied their new church building, and the original brick structure is known today as Arial United Methodist Church. Shortly after the appointment in 1948, of the Rev. R. P. Hammond as full-time pastor, serving the Alice and Arial communities, a modem parsonage was erected, built in large part by volunteer labor. In 1967, the sanctuary was remodeled, with new furnishings added, and highlighted with a huge lighted cross back of the pulpit. During the church's forty years, twelve pastors have served its pastorate: Revs. J. D. Holler, M. B. Patrick, R. C. Griffith, W. T. Whorton, J. E. Merchant, R. P. Hammond, T. C. Gilliam, H. T. Reeves, R. T. Lawrimore, C. L. Smith, L. H. Hartley, R. H. Robinson, R. S. Lisenby, and D. A. Morrison Jr. Source: Easley Progress. December 3,1980. Abstracted by Ginny Clark o----------o In 1928-29 the Arial Plant of Alice Manufacturing Company was being constructed along with the houses for the employees. As Christian families moved into this new village they needed a place of worship. Mr. Arthur J. Rampey, along with others, began to canvass the community to find people interested in a church. They began to meet in the hall above the community store. On June 2, 1929, the Arial Baptist Church was organized with 31 charter members and 11 came under the watch care of the church. The new church was built by Mr. & Mrs. A.F. McKissick in memory of their daughter and his mother. The dedication of this building was in the fall of 1929. The Methodist and Baptist would jointly use this chapel for the next years. Rev. F.S. Childress was the first pastor serving around 2 years. Rev. R.F Jones served 7 years and Rev. Preston T. Garrett served 6 years. In 1945, Rev. M.T. Hudgens was called as pastor. During this time the church realized the need for full service and the new church was built in the center of the village. The first parsonage was bought. One of the most unusual revivals the church experienced was in June of 1950 with Rev. Lloyd Pace leading in this meeting. Over 200 people were converted and 122 added to the church of which 91 were baptized. The outdoor pool near the Scout Hut was added to in order that both Rev. Pace and Rev. Hudgens could baptize. Many joined other churches as well. Several men have been ordained into the ministry from our church and are serving in many places. In 1951, the new parsonage was built and again with a hired supervisor and free labor from our membership. In 1957, we furnished a room at the new Baptist Hospital in Easley. Also, in 1957, Rev. Hudgens resigned to go to Eastside in Liberty having served 15 years as pastor. Rev. John D. Anthony came in May 1957 and resigned in August of 1958. Coming in November 1958 was Rev. L.A. Rowell who served until January 1963. In October 1963, Rev. M.M. Rabon began his ministry. During this time the deaf (silent) class was begun with Joyce Smith as teacher. From this group, deaf ministry has begun in many other churches. Rev. E.D. Johnson came in November 1967 and stayed until 1971. Rev. Nick Price began his ministry in 1973. While here because of the need for more space, land on Rice Road was purchased and in 1981 the church moved into the new building. Again, free labor and a hired supervisor were used. The old church was sold to the Arial Church of God. The Child Development Center was begun during this time. Rev. Price resigned in August 1986 having served 13 years. Rev. Mike Baker, our Music and Youth Director, served for a year as interim pastor. The first "Singing Christmas Tree" and the drama of the "Last Supper" was given while he was music director and with the assistance of Doris LaBoone. Rev. Sam Byrum is the present pastor. God has been gracious to our church as He has added from the first 42 members till we are 424 today. We give all the praise to our God. TOMBSTONE TRANSCRIPTION NOTES: ------------------------------ a. = age at death b. = date-of-birth d. = date-of-death h. = husband m. = married p. = parents w. = wife AIKEN, Carl A., b. 17-may-1911, d. 6-may-1983, w. Ethel G. Aiken AIKEN, Ethel G., b. 25-jul-1908, d. 29-jan-1988, h. Carl A. Aiken AIKEN, Lee Roy, b. 1-jul-1934, d. 5-aug-1941 AKENS, Jennie, d. 16-dec-1935, a. 8 mo. BAGWELL, Beulah Boggs, b. 11-jan-1874, d. 29-may-1935 BAGWELL, Elizabeth F., b. 14-dec-1893, d. 23-jul-1974 BAGWELL, George Albert, b. 5-jul-1922, d. 9-mar-1993, PFC US Army WWII BAGWELL, Ola N., b. 2-jul-1905, d. 8-jan-1956 BAGWELL, Tandy W., b. 13-dec-1889, d. 15-mar-1936 BECK, William Alvin, b. 24-sep-1914, d. 6-feb-1976, USN WWII BREWER, Shirley R., b. 12-apr-1951, d. no date, h. Steve Brewer BREWER, Steve, b. 13-feb-1941, d. 1-jan-1985, w. Shirley R. Brewer BURRELL, Bertha Mae, b. 17-jan-1924, d. 5-jun-1991 CALDWELL, Grace W., b. 9-apr-1918, d. 2-jul-1996, h. James D. Caldwell CALDWELL, James D., b. 4-jul-1911, d. 22-nov-1978, w. Grace W. Caldwell CORN, Hillard E., b. 1879, d. 1939 CORN, Lucy M., b. 1893, d. 1958, h. Hillard E. Corn CRAWFORD, A. T., b. 19-jul-1871, d. 9-aug-1959 CRAWFORD, Mrs. A. T., b. 10-oct-1873, d. 8-nov-1938 DOVE, Hullie, b. dec-1930, d. apr-1931 DUNLAP, Thomas Joseph, b. 24-jan-1922, d. 21-apr-1976 DUNLAP, Wanda J., b. 1952, d. 1956 ELGIN, Emma M., b. 1899, d. 1988 GALBREATH, Edgar Bruce, b. 26-mar-1905, d. 24-jul-1983, w. Grace Pauline Galbreath GALBREATH, Grace Pauline, b. 14-oct-1908, d. 7-apr-2004, h. Edgar Bruce Galbreath GALBREATH, Jack M., b. 18-may-1930, d. 26-jul-1934 GALLOWAY, Marion W. (Sonny), b. 13-jul-1940, d. 24-apr-2000 HARRISON, Vivian, b. 1945, d. 2000 KENNEMORE, Bobby J., b.,d. 9-feb-1933 KENNEMORE, Inavee W., b. 1914, d. 2001, h. Ralph H. Kennemore KENNEMORE, Ralph H., b. 7-jan-1913, d. 25-may-1975, Tec 5 US Army WWII, w. Inavee W. Kennemore. m. 5-mar-1932 KENNEMORE, Randall L., b. 9-dec-1938, d. 25-jan-1939 LITTLEJOHN, Felecie M., b. 7-feb-1907, d. 19-mar-1999 LITTLETON, H. Grady, b. 14-apr-1903, d. 22-aug-1935 LITTLETON, Samuel, 15-oct-1880, d. 31-dec-1959, w. Sarah S. Littleton LITTLETON, Sarah S., b. 17-feb-1882, d. 8-jan-1935, h. Samuel Littleton MARTIN, Colman A., b. 5-aug-1919, d. 25-aug-1988, w. Paula Martin S1 US Navy MARTIN, Paula W., b. 6-feb-1918, d. 28-feb-1983 MASTERS, Daisy M., b. 10-mar-1921, d. 28-jul-2000, h. Willie D. Masters MASTERS, Infant, b. 9-nov-1961?, d. 9-nov-1961? MASTERS, Juanita A., b. 27-may-1943, d. no date, h. Thomas E. Masters MASTERS, Thomas E., b. 15-jan-1944, d. 3-feb-1988, w. Juanita A. Masters MASTERS, Willie D., b. 20-may-1919, d. 28-feb-1996, w. Daisy M. Masters MCDONALD, Essie R., b. 12-jan-1884, d. 27-dec-1930, h. William A. McDonald MCDONALD, Hester Taylor, b. 16-dec-1907, d. 12-dec-1936 MCDONALD, William A., b. 20-apr-1886, d. 31-dec-1938, w. Essie R. McDonald MORRIS, Wanda, b. 17-may-1970, d. 12-jan-1971 MORTON, Cecil Eloise Wiggins, b. 30-oct-1911, d. 27-nov-1937, h. E.G. Morton NOBLES, Corrie Belle Aiken, b. 1913, d. 1931 NOBLES, Sybil A., no dates, p. Corrie Belle Aiken Nobles NORRIS, Infant twins, b.,d. 20-jun-1942, p. Mr. and Mrs. I.L. Norris NORRIS, Infant twins, b.,d. 5-oct-1947, p. Mr. and Mrs. I.L. Norris NORRIS, Ira Langston, b. 30-jan-1910, d. 25-oct-2004 NORRIS, Jerry, b. 17-aug-1937, d. 16-oct-1937 NORRIS, Willene McCall, b. 4-jun-1917, d. 15-jun-1951, h. I.L. Norris PORTER, Harold K.(Red Bone), b. 19-sep-1952, d. 26-jun-2001 PULLEY, Craig, b. 1949, d. no date, p. Glenn and Shirley Pulley PULLEY, Glenn, b. 1921, d. 1977, w. Shirley Pulley PULLEY, Glenna, b. 1947, d. no date, p. Glenn and Shirley Pulley PULLEY, Shirley, b. 1923, d. no date RICHARD, Helen H., b. 11-jul-1917, d. 28-oct-1984 RICHARDS, Edward W., b. 1890, d. 1968 RICHARDS, Henry C., b.,d. 1935 ROACH, Edd Lee, b. 20-feb-1906, d. 29-jun-1959, w. Estelle Wood Roach ROACH, Estelle Wood, b. 22-nov-1909, d. 22-aug-1949, h. Edd Lee Roach ROACH, Shelby Jean, b. 4-jul-1938, d. 7-apr-1942, p. Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Roach SEXTON, Earline Roach, b. 18-oct-1939, d. 14-nov-1999, h. Fred Kenneth Sexton SEXTON, Fred Kenneth, b. 2-jan-1943, d. no date, w. Earline Roach Sexton SPEARMAN, Blanch Corn, b. 1-feb-1914, d. 17-oct-1980 STOKES, James A., b. 1930, d. no date STOKES, Jittenry, b. 1930, d. 1937 SWAYNGHAM, Bertha B., b. 24-feb-1909, d. 12-aug-1934, h. Julian C. Swanyngham SWAYNGHAM, Julian C., b. 17-may-1904, d. 12-aug-1969, w. Bertha B. Swayngham TAYLOR, Jessie B., b. 8-jan-1905, d. 27-may-1990 TAYLOR, Louise J., b. 8-jun-1898, d. 11-nov-1985 TAYLOR, Rittie Jane, b. 30-may-1876, d, 28-aug-1945, h. William Robert Taylor TAYLOR, Willard, b. 9-oct-1904, d. 11-jul-1936 TAYLOR, William Robert, b. 5-mar-1871, d. 22-jul-1960, w. Rittie Jane Taylor UNDERWOOD, Perlie, b. 14-feb-1884, d. 6-aug-1962, h. W. E. Underwood UNDERWOOD, W. E., b. 10-dec-1979, d. 24-apr-1942 WIGGINS, Horace, b. 4-jun-1930, d. 27-nov-1937, p. W.L. and K. Wiggins WIGGINS, Lillie K., b. 1-sep-1889, d. 6-apr-1981, h. William Lee Wiggins WIGGINS, Mary Spearman, b. 21-nov-1919, d. 25-may, 2004 WIGGINS, William Lee, b. 20-sep-1885, d. 13-jul-1966, w. Lillie Wiggins WIMPEY, Edward, b. 13-feb-1930, d. 3-dec-1933 WIMPEY, Della C., b. 12-may-1901, d. 22-jun-1937 WIMPEY, Lucille, b. 25-apr-1947, d. ?-May-? WIMPEY, W. W., b. 14-apr-1902, d. 30-mar-1986 WIMPEY, William, b. 8-oct-1939, d. 21-nov-1939 WRIGHT, Frances C., b. 15-aug-1921, d. 16-nov-1968 WRIGHT, Mary Ann, b. 12-sep-1900, d. 24-aug-1935 WRIGHT, Ralph G., b. 1-aug-1914, d. 5-dec-1954