Vaughn Cemetery

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Enumerated February 3, 2010 & is current as of this date

The Vaughn Cemetery is located in south central Wayne County. This cemetery is relatively new and does not carry a number as others in Wayne County do. To reach the cemetery, from Cypress Inn, Tennessee, travel east on highway 227 for 5 miles. Turn left onto Middle Cypress Creek Road North and travel 1.5 miles passing the May Branch Rd. The cemetery is on the left on a sloping hillside. The cemetery sign reads: In Memory of J.W. Vaughn�

Contributed by David Montgomery, updated 8 June 2011.

May, Mary Ruth; b. 03 Mar 1931, d. 05 Jun 2011, wife of Raymond �Doc�
Risner, Carvel Gene; b. 15 Jan 1955, d. 23 Oct 1995
Risner, Robbie (Vaughn); b. 26 Jul 1968, only date, wife of Carvel Gene, m: 19 Jun 1987
Vaughn, Danny Wayne; b. 02 Jul 1966, d. 08 Jun 2005
Vaughn, John W.; b. 11 Feb 1933, d. 21 Sep 1995, Cpl US Army Korea
Vaughn, Willie E.; b. 26 Sep 1947, only date, wife of John W., m: 05 Aug 1963

Tune Cemetery

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LOCATION: Highway 114, Garland Nowlin farm.

Churchwell, Mattie, 4 Aug 1900 - 17 May 1903
Davidson, Alfred, 15 May 1839 - 7 Dec 1875
Davidson, Dicina, 1 Nov 1841 - 25 Feb 1925, Mother
Davidson, M. Florence, 20 Jun 1868 - 12 Dec 1920
Davidson, Hannah F., 23 Jan 1836 - 28 Jul 1905, wife of S.S.
Davidson, Infant son of W.J. & Van, 4 Dec 1903 - 6 Dec 1903
Davidson, Infant son of W.J. & Van, 2 Sep 1902
Davidson, Samuel Douglas, 2 Jun 1918, age 3 y. 6 m.
Davidson, W. J. (Bill), 1873-1941
Davidson, Van Garrett, 1881-19__
Garrett, Martha Octavia Speer, 1861-1936, wife of Wm. Garrett
Hill, Infant, b. and d. 3 Aug 1886, son of T.A. & A.C.
Keaton, J. A., 9 Aug 1852 - 30 Aug 1889, Father
Keaton, Ann, 19 Oct 1858 - 3 Jan 1945, Mother
Keaton, H. Byron, 11 Oct 1888 - 3 Jun 1891
Keaton, W. Clough, 13 Aug 1876 - 2 Nov 1880
Keaton, Martha Elizabeth, 10 Jun 1871 - 14 Mar 1890
Keaton, John Isham, 17 Jun 1867 - 22 Nov 1890, 25 y.
McMahan, Mary Thelda, 18 Sep 1875 - 9 Mar 1958
McMahan, Jerry D., 2 Jun 1934 - 27 Nov 1934
McMahan, Infant, 5 Jun 1844 -
Scott, John H., 16 Aug 1890 - 27 May 1949
Shelton, Eliza, 2 Mar 1864 - 23 Jul 1902

Tom S. Ray Cemetery

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LOCATION: The “RAY” Cemetery is located on a hill overlooking the old Tom S. RAY homeplace. There are two RAY Cemeteries; one is called the Ray Cemetery (West) and the other is called the Ray Cemetery (East). This listing is the west cemetery. Most of these listed are in some way related to the RAY family, either directly or indirectly. The old farm is now owned by T. B. GARTH.

Ray, William, 22 Dec 1805 – 19 July 1885, son of Hezekiah Ray who was born in South Carolina. William was also born in South Carolina and he is the father of Tom S. Ray.
Ray, Rebecca Jane Mitchell 25 October 1846 – 7 July 1888. Daughter of Grief and Catherine Morris Mitchell She was the first wife of Tom S. Ray. 
McCollum, Sarah M., 30 October 1863 – 29 May 1890. Wife of J. F. McCollom. She was the daughter of John A. and Ana Tamar Cole Talley. John A. Talley was the son of George H. and Nancy S. Cypert Talley who moved to Iowa in 1848. Ana
Tamar Cole Talley was the daughter of Bennett and Nancy Kerwin Cole.
McCollum, Infant, born and died 21 May 1890. child of Sarah and J. F. McColllum who was born dead. Sarah M. Talley McCollum died as a result of complications from this birth.
Smith, Mary Anne, 5 May 1883 – 15 Augus 1894, daughter of J. C. and N. Smith.
Dicus, Iona S., 1870 – 16 June 1895, daughter of Andrew and Emily McMillan Cole, wife of William Porter Dicus.
Prince, Mary E. Crews, 1852 – 16 Nov 1896, wife of John Prince.
Prince, infant. Evidently died at birth. Probably the child of Mary and they both died at or about the same time.
Bundrant, Keren Happock, 27 March 1843 – 4 April 1897. Daughter of John and Sarah Lynn McMillan. She first married John A. Melson. They had one son, John F. Melson. Later she married John W. Bundrant; they also had one son: William Bundrant.
Ray, Tamer Cole, 22 May 1866 – 26 December 1898. Daughter of Andrew and Emily Cole. Second wife of Tom S. Ray; mother of Willie and Vera Ray. Tamer died as a result of a typhoid epidemic. Ironically, her brother, John Bennett Cole, died from the same epidemic.
Cole, John Bennett, 12 November 1876 – 18 November 1899. Son of Andrew and Emily Cole; brother of Tamer Cole Ray. Supposedly died the same year as his sister, but tombstone has different date.
Dicus, Willie Cole, 15 March 1894 – 5 November 1899, son of W. P. and Iona Cole Dicus. Probably a victim of the same typhoid epidemic.
Cole, Andrew, 24 March 1837 – 18 September 1902, son of Bennett and Nancy Kerwin Cole, husband of Emily McMillan Cole.
Melson, Jennie Ray, 1 January 1874 – 12 October 1906, daughter of Tom and Rebecca Mitchell Ray; wife of John Franklin Melson; mother of Keren and Frankie Melson.
Ray, Tom S., 20 February 1834 – 17 February 1908, Son of William Ray, husband of three wives.
Lutts, Rebecca Ray, July 1836 – 29 May 1909, Daughter of William and Rhoda Huckaba; wife of Adam Lutts; mother of Mary J. Lutts (Lutts is often spelled Loots)
Ray, Elizabeth Wells 13 Sep 1847 – 26 November 1914, third wife of Tom S. Ray; from Olive Hill area. She first married a Mr. Fleming.
Bundrant, John W., 3 March 1840 – 21 August 1916, second husband of Keren
McMillan Melson; they had one son, William Bundrant.
Cole, Emily McMillan, 1 October 1838 – 2 September 1917. daughter of John and Sarah Lynn McMillan; wife of Andrew Cole.
Melson, Nannie Beckham, 12 December 1881 – 9 November 1917, second wife of John Franklin Melson. They had one son, William. She died a short time after the birth of the child; the child died soon after her death.
Melson, William, 21 May 1917 – 24 Feb 1918, child mentioned above.
Lynn, Emily, 3 April 1890 – 28 Dec 1920, wife of George A. Lynn. Granddaughter of Andrew and Emily McMillan Cole, daughter of Pogue and Fanny Cole.
Lynn, George A., 19 September 1876 – 10 July 1932. Husband of Emily Lynn; son of J. C. and M. A. Lynn.

There are a few graves that are identified by native stone only. On one there appears to be the name CLAY. This writer’s mother believes this to be Lester CLAY, son of Cary CLAY.

Enumerated May 1996 by Robert S. RAINS. Additional information on each burial provided by Mr. RAINS.

Tolle Cemetery

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LOCATION: On the Ray Gobbell Farm at the head of 48 Creek.

Barnett, Wm. R. D.,  23 June 1832 - 9 Aug 1895, hus. of S.C., LT, Co. H., 2nd TN MTD INF. USA 
Gobble, Glen Howard, 20 Feb 1920 - 27 Feb 1920
Gobble, Leonard, 1899 - 1900
Gobble, Dwight N., 1936 - 1938
Gobble, Ivan L., 1927 - 1938
Gobble, Mary A., 1855 - 1896
Gobble, John R., 1853 - 1896
Gobble, Thomas A., 1876 - 1896
Grimes, Edgar W., died 22 Jan 1933, ?? Mo. Co. K, 46 Inf, 9 Div. WWI
Grimes, Sarah V., 6 June 1862 - 12 Apr 1923
Grimes, Wilson I., 27 Nov 1860 - 16 Oct 1923
Grimes, C. W., Jr., 17 July 1921 - 25 Nov 1971
Grimes, unknown
Grimes, unknown
Hardin, Charles Winchester, died 28 Nov 1938, age 77-11-12
Poag, Grannie, no dates
Poag, Jim, no dates
Poag, Baby Sister, no dates
Poag, Florence, no dates, twin sister of Ethel Poag
Ricketts, Mrs. Joan Barnett,  died 14 Jan 1943, age 73 years.
Spurgeon, W. H.,  25 Sep. 1846 - 19 Nov. 1894, hus. of A.E.
Spurgeon, Annie E., 7 July 1853 - 1 Feb 1913
Spurgeon, Luler J., 4 Apr 1875 - 15 Sep 1878
Skillern, N. B., Co. H, 2nd TN MTD INF, USA (Civil War)
Skillern, Mrs. S. J., 10 July 1828 - 22 June 1887
Scott, Martha E.,  12 Sep. 1856 - 3 Oct. 1888, wife of T.W.
Tolle, Carrie Belle, 1 Oct.1888 - 20 Apr 1908, wife of J.M.
Tolle, Tennessee S., 19 Sep. 1851 - 26 Apr 1928, wife of J.A.
Tolle, James A., 11 Nov 1844 - 5 Jul 1924, Co. A, Tenn. MTD INF
Tolle, George W., 15 Aug 1969 - 12 Sep 1878
Tolle, David W., 17 Feb 1872 - 15 Sep 1878
Tolle, Idella E., 13 Jan 1881 - 18 Aug 1882
Tolle, Junior, no dates, dau. of J.A. & T.S.
Tolle, Bertha E., 28 Mar 1883 - 15 June 1885, dau. of J.A. & T.S.

Enumerated by Charles D. Gallaher, 10 Apr. 1971

Thompson Cemetery

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Location: On the Edwin Sherrill Farm, west side of Rayborn Creek.

Thompson, Zachariah, 14 Feb 1780 - 2 Jan 1867, Father
Thompson, Charity, 4 Jul 1787 - Nov. 1883/1884, wife of Zachariah.
Thompson, C. M., Jr., 9 Apr 1863 - Sep 1876, age 13 years, 5 months, 0 days, son of
		C. M. and Edna.
Thompson, C. M., 23 Apr 1828 - 8 Mar 1926, age 97 years, 10 months, 15 days.
		This is Charles Malone "Uncle Charlie" Thompson, son of Zacharian and
		Charity Cypert Thompson. He married Edna Paulk, 8 Nov 1849, the daughter
		of Jason and Mahala Thornton Paulk. C. M. served as a personal scout to
		Gen. Granville Dodge during the War of Rebellion and was County Superintendent
		of Education. He was a Mason and a Hardshell Baptist. His children were
		Zachariah Jason, Charles Malone Jr., Nancy Malinda Ann Mahala, anad Jesse 
		Newton Thompson.
Thompson, Edna Paulk, 30 Jun 1832 - 30 Mar 1915, age 82 years, 9 months, wife of C. M.
Smith, Polly, 15 Dec 1813 - 1 Aug 1846, daughter of Zach. and Charity Thompson
Smith, John M., 15 Mar 1834 - 16 Jun 1846, son of Thos. & Polly Smith.

Enumerated by C. D. and S. H. GALLAHER, 1971

Susan Moore Cemetery

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Location: Upper Weatherford Creek near Robert Berry Store. Surveyed 1970.

Ayers, Polly Ann, 20 June 1876 - 27 Apr 1914, daughter of Alva Green and Mary Cagle Ayers.
Ayers, Mary Ann Cagle, 11 July 1842 - 10 Aug 1906, wife of Alva Green Ayers.
Ayers, Alvin Green, 29 Nov 1836 - 26 July 1887, husband of Mary Ann Cagle,son of William and Elizabeth West.
Bratton, Linnie Louise, 20 Oct. 1919 - 1 July 1954
Bratton, Walter Lee, 16 Feb. 1916 - 26 June 1997
Dodd, Harrel Clayton, 29 Sep 1936 - 15 Oct 1936, son of Hillis C. and Theo Dodd.
Dodd, Arminda G., 10 Sep 1863 - 5 July 1878, daughter of A. K. and M. A.
Dodd, D. G., 23 Mar 1868 - 5 July 1940.
Dodd, M. M., 25 Jan 1868 - 15 July 1954.
Dodd, Dalton, 15 July 1909 - 8 Aug 1910, son of D. G. and M. M.
Dodd, Robt. Clarence, 21 Nov 1895 - 11 May 1904, son of D. G. and M. M.
Dodd, Infant, 3 Dec 1927 (no other date)
Dodd, Berry Wess, 6 Jan 1877 - 12 Oct 1940.
Dodd, Ader, 7 June 1886 - 5 Dec 1927, wife of B. W.
Eaton, Johnny, 1903 - 1954.
Eaton, Esther, 1914 - (no other date).
Gillis, James P., 11 Aug. 1821 - Aug. 1898
Gillis, Sarah T. Holt, 1845 - 1908
Hinton, Louise, 20 Oct 1919 - 1 Jul 1954, wife of W. L.
Hinton, L. B., 3 Mar 1830 - 1 Jan 1865, 34 yrs, 8 months, 29 days.
Henson, Liza, 18 Nov 1840 - 5 Nov 1897, wife of Sam.
Huffine, J. H., infant, no dates.
Hayes, John T., 3 Feb 1868 - 27 Feb 1936.
Hayes, Sarah C., 22 Apr 1871 - 15 Nov 1920.
Hayes, Mary E., 28 May 1841 - 20 July 1917, wife of Joseph.
Hayes, Mary E., 3 Feb 1874 - 12 Oct 1877.
Johnson, Samuel N., 16 Feb 1844 - 3 July 1862.
Johnson, Celina H., 3 April 1780 - 4 Dec 1866 "Mother"
Johnson, Rev. Jas. H., 16 Aug 1838 - 16 Oct 1866.
Johnson, Andrew J., 20 sep 1876, age 2 months, 6 days.
Johnson, Margaret E., 14 Feb 1833 - 27 July 1917
Johnson, W. W., 26 May 1832 - 1 June 1911.
Johnson, Martha E., 17 Feb 1855 - Nov 1862, daughter of W. W. and M.
Johnson, John A., 23 Oct 1857 - 31 May 1920, age 62 years, 7 months, 8 days.
Johnson, Sallie, 11 Sep 1863 - 8 Mar 1935.
Johnson, Samuel Harper, 24 Jan 1869 - 7 Jan 1936.
Johnson, S. C., 29 Jan 1842 - 13 Jan 1872, wife of M. G.
Johnson, Jas. W., 30 Mar 1866 - 28 Feb 1891.
Johnson, J. R., born and died infant, of M. G. and S. E.
Johnson, Michael G., 19 Dec 1841 - 27 Mar 1870.
Johnson, Thomas W., 16 Apr 1850 - 7 Mar 1876.
Johnson, Mary E., died 25 Oct 1896, age 32 years 8 months, 1 day, wife of Z. C.
Johnson, Z. C. died 28 Oct 1896, age 49 yeras, 4 months, 5 days, husband of Mary E.
Johnson, Rev. John C., 1808 - 10 Jul 1899.
Johnson, A. A., 5 Feb 1809 - 29 Dec 1885, wife of J. C.
Johnson, Paralee, 7 Jan 1850 - 1905
Johnson, Celina E., 19 May 1876 - (stone broken, death date missing)
Johnson, Rev. Zeb M., 17 Feb 1817 - 19 Nov 1895.
Johnson, Elizabeth, 8 Oct 1819 - 12 Nov 1895.
Johnson, Rev. Geo. W., 10 Nov 1853 - 20 Oct 1879.
Johnson, Jas. H., 17 Dec 1858 - 14 Oct 1882.
Johnson, Coba W., 1888-19_6 (funeral home marker)
Mauldon, Wm. T., 1846 - 1904.
Mauldon, Minnie C., 1861 - 1929.
McFall, Paralee, 29 Apr 1862 - 8 Apr 1892, wife of M. A.
Moore, Lt. J. M., Co. A, 2nd Tennessee Mounted Infantry, USA, Civil War.
Moore, John B., 19 Apr 1811 - 23 Sep 1878.
Moore, Walter, 23 May 1894 - 1 Nov 1960.
Moore, Nannie M., 1895 - 1980 (Mother).
Moore, Ruth, daughter of Walter and Elsie.
Moore, Tagleonie F., 16 Apr 1889 - 13 May 1889, daughter of Mat and Mandy A.
Moore, John W., 12 Oct 1844 - 20 Jul 1887 (A Mason).
Morris, Rebecca Hinton, 24 Sep 1859 - 4 July 1943. 
Patterson, Jim, 1874 - 1948.
Patterson, Sarah, 1880 - 1908.
Patterson, Ada, 1905 - 1906, daughter of J. B. and S. C.
Rich, Jas. W. R., 14 Sep 1884 - 29 Oct 1886, son of J. T. and S. J.
Rich, John T., 15 Sep 1851 - 7 Feb 1901.
Rich, Nancy C., 20 Dec 1857 - 26 Jan 1938.
Rich, Emma R., 27 nov 1863 - 27 Jan 1864, daughter of W. F. and S. J.
Rich, Willie H., 28 Aug 1860 - 20 nov 1864, son of W. and S.
Rich, William, 4 June 1814 - 9 Nov 1856.
Rich, Susan, 22 Aug 1814 - 30 Oct 1899, age 85 years, 2 months, 8 days, wife of Wm.
Stockard, Clara Patterson, 1900 - 1931, wife of Frank Stockard.
Whitten, John B., 4 Jan 1845 - 13 May 1894, (A Mason).
Whitten, Lou Ellen, 27 Mar 1873 - 10 Dec 1873, daughter of J. B. and N. J.

Stribling Graves

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LOCATION: These two graves are located in the garden at Madison Daniel’s house on the new Weatherford Creek Road, about two-and-a-half miles south of Lutts. No stones remain, but the following are known to be buried here.

Stribling, John Birdsong, born 1789 in South Carolina, died between 1870-1880.
Stribling, Hannah White, wife of John Birdsong Stribling, born 1790, died
between 1860-1870.

Mr. Daniel stated that he remembered two field stones marking three graves at the end of the garden when he was a boy. The stones were gone when he bought the property.

John Birdsong STRIBLING and Hannah White STRIBLING were the great- grandparents of Thomas Sigismund STRIBLING, Pulitzer Prize winning novelist from Clifton, Tennessee.

Stribling Cemetery

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LOCATION: These graves can be found at Lutts, Tenn 38471, on the Florence road. The farm was known as the Stribling Place. Since then Halls, and Sam White have owned it. At the present time it is owned by a man in Florence. They are up on the hill near Claude and Loyd Eaton’s place.

Stribling, A. H., 8 Oct 1816 - 16 Mar 1885, hus. of Rachel Stribling
Stribling, Rachel, 28 Apr 1821 - 29 Mar 1897, wife of A.H. Stribling
Stribling, James M., 1837 - 1910
Stribling, Mary Frances, 30 May 1860 - 9 Apr 1930, age 69 years 21 days. She was the sunshine of our home.