Volume 1, page 64 and 65, as written (except for question marks or anything in parentheses)
 
Obituary of J. A. Highfill
 
James A. Highfill was born in North Carolina July 27th 1827, and was stricken with Paralysis at his home in Weakley County, Tenn, Jan. 18th, 1885 which terminated his life two days later.  He was married to Miss B. L. Edwards in the year 1849 and was baptized into the Baptist church at Cottage Grove, Henry County, Tenn. in 1850.  He was twice married, but both wives preceded him to the better land.
 
He afterwards moved near Thompson Creek church near Como, Henry County, Tenn, and united with the body worshiping at that place and was ordained to the office of Deacon by J. W. Bell.  A pillar of the church a burden bearer who was ever ready to respond to the call of duty, and eminently useful and beloved brother has been taken from the church. one who was a true friend to the cause of Christ.  In our visits to his home we never found him too busy to talk with us on religious matters.  He loved to tell to the church his Christain experience.  He was a friend to all faithful ministers of the gospel.  His support to his pastor was shure to come.  He was a friend to the poor and an affectionate father.  But he has been taken from this world of sin and sorrow to that blessed repose reserved for the heir of glory and has left us sorrowing but not as for those who have no hope.  Long may we cherish in memory's sacred urn the bright example of kindness he has left us.  May the God of heaven who has ?  ? (meted out??)  to the children this cup of bitterness give them that Christain resignation that will calm their sorrow and trouble and shed a ray of comfort o'er the vale of their pilgrimage to sweeten the cup of their affliction and may he throw his arm around the little grandchildren.  He leaves three children and a host of friends to mourn his loss.  Goodbye brother for a little while and only a little while by the abounding grace of Christ- we hope to soon to meet again.
Done in conference Saturday before the 2d Lords day in May 1885.
 
Walter S. Tomlinson  C.C.}
Eld. P. L. Sommers          }
        J. G. Morgan Pastor