pine ridge m.b. church graveyard
Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, a historic place of worship, is situated at 784 Pine Ridge Church Road, where it has long served as a pillar of the community. The church not only plays a vital role in spiritual life but also holds a significant piece of history, as evidenced by the oldest recorded African American grave in the surrounding area, which dates back to 1892. This grave serves as a reminder of the rich heritage and the contributions of the African American community throughout the years, highlighting the interwoven narratives of faith, resilience, and remembrance that characterize the church’s enduring legacy.
Individuals laid to rest at this gravesite are listed as follows:
| In Memory of | In Memory of | In Memory of |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Alene Lewis | Adams, Alex | Adams, Jerry Carl |
| Adams, Katheleen Morgan | Adams, Lonnie Albert | Adams, Willie Lee |
| Allen, Laura | Allen, Mary | Bailey, Dinah |
| Bailey, Emma | Bailey Sarah | Bailiff, Edgar, Sr |
| Bailiff, Frances Wash | Beal, Jewel T. | Bell, Alexander |
| Bell, Christean Keith | Boykin, Charity Russell | Brantley, Don Hamilton |
| Brantley, Minnie | Brown, Carol Sue | Brown, Infant Daughter |
| Brown, Pearlie Ann Wash | Brown, Willie Lyndon | Buckley, Mary Lois Huddleston |
| Bufkin, Willie | Burton, Mag | Caples, Beatrice “Aunt Bea” |
| Caples, Jane | Clark, Frances W. | Clark, Jim |
| Cleveland, Betty L. | Cleveland, E.C. | Cleveland, Ernest |
| Cleveland, Frances M. | Cleveland, Frances W. | Cleveland, James C. |
| Cleveland, Lenotras | Cleveland, Mary Jane | Cleveland, Mattie |
| Cleveland, Tyree | Cole, Dan | Cole, Donnie Zell |
| Cole, Frances Willis | Cole, Theresa Odessa | Crosby, Infant Son |
| Crosby, Rachel Claud | Donald, Bobby Joe | Earnest, Aaron |
| Earnest, Fannie | Earnest, R.N. | Earnest, T.A. |
| Earnest, Thomas, Sr. | Ellerby, Infant Son | Evans, Addie Dee |
| Glenn | Glenn | Glenn, Alfonzo F. |
| Glenn, Emma Williams | Glenn, Fannie | Glenn, Gully |
| Glenn, Infant Son | Glenn, Lawyer S.R. | Glenn Louisa |
| Glenn, Walter | Grafree, Zella M. | Hall, Alma Hunter |
| Hall, John | Hall, John Earnest | Hall, Lela |
| Hansford, Annie Keith | Hansford, Charley | Hansford, Fred |
| Hansford, Vinnie Thames | Haralson, Adline | Harper, Willie L. |
| Harris, Jessie J. | Herrington, Otho R. | Holden, H.E. |
| Holden, Mary Caledonia | Hollingsworth, Clifton | Huddleston, Garland |
| Huddleston, Mattie Mae | Huddleston, Tyrone Brown | Hunter, Mary Helen |
| Jefferson, Mildred | Johnson, Angie Smith | Johnson, Brenda Sue |
| Johnson, John Marshall | Johnson, M.L. | Johnson, Rosie Mary Towner |
| Johnston, Infant Daughter | Johnston, Mabel Ruth | Keith, Ida Smith |
| Kendrick, Frances L. | Kendrick, William “Wiley” | Kidd, Bonnie Wilbert |
| Kidd, Clayton Randy | Kidd, Johnny Henry | Kidd, Larry Earl |
| Kidd, Mae Frances | Kidd, Odell | Kidd, Viney |
| Kimble, Jannie | Lee, Helen Faye Brown | Lofton, Dina |
| Lofton, Floyd | Longmire, Luther “Blue” | Loper, Vina |
| Magee, Acie Lee | Mandy, Maxie | McCune, Arch |
| McCune, Clyde | McCune, Davie | McCune, Florence Towner |
| McCune, G.W. | McCune, Grant | McCune, Irene |
| McCune, Jimmy | McCune, Lula | McCune, Lula |
| McCune, Manuel L. | McCune, Reaslee | McCune, Rubie W. |
| McCune, Viola | McDougal, Infant Son | McDougal, Joe |
| McDougal, Lish | McDougal, Verdis Lorine | McDougle, Pearly |
| McDougle, Walter | McDowdle, Infant Son | McElroy, Tempie Keith |
| McLendon, Margaret | McMullan, Infant Son | McMullan, Infant Son |
| McMullan, Jimmie J. | McMullan, Loria Lethia | McMullan, Lula |
| Miller, Burnice R. | Moore, Sallie | Mosley, Louie |
| Nichols, Kaylum Rashaun | Nichols, Kimberly | Nichols, Marvin Lee |
| Nichols, Michael David Rashaun | Owens, Cassie Thornton | Pace, Anderson, Jr. |
| Patrick, Eula | Patrick, Isiah | Patrick, J.V. |
| Patrick, Necie | Patrick, Vera Mae Towner | Patrick, Wilmalene Towner |
| Phillips, Joe N. | Pickens, Robert Earnest | Robinson, Frank |
| Russell, Allene Towner | Russell, Eddy | Russell, Georgia |
| Russell, Melvinia | Russell, Prentis | Seales, Caroline |
| Seales, George | Simms, Jennet Glenn | Smith, Bessie Mae |
| Smith, Everlean | Smith, George | Smith, Jamie M. |
| Smith, John L. Rev. | Smith, Mary L. | Smith, Robert J. |
| Smith, Shadon Venlinto | Smith, Shuuanna Nicah | Spivey, Billy Mac |
| Spivey, Joe | Thames, Andrew A. | Thames, O.J. |
| Thompson, Israel | Thornton, Climmie B. | Thornton, Ella |
| Thornton, Emma | Thornton, Emma E. | Thornton, Jordan |
| Thornton, Mattie Lae | Thornton, Merritt | Thornton, Westley |
| Tolbert, Jimmie H. | Towner, A.P. Mrs. | Towner, Albert Lee |
| Towner, C.L. | Towner, Girdie Lee H. | Towner, Leroy |
| Towner, Mary Lou Arrington Lindsey | Towner, Mattie | Towner, Otha J. |
| Towner, Willie Lee, Rev. | Townsend, Alberta Earnest | Townsend, C.T., Rev. |
| Townsend, Edna E. | Townsend, Erlene | Townsend, Erma Jean |
| Warren, Henry M. | Wash, Albert | Wash, Berry D. |
| Wash, C.L. | Wash, Charles | Wash, Charley J. |
| Wash, Charlie | Wash, David Lyndon | Wash, Davis Jonah |
| Wash, Infant Son | Wash, James Alexander | Wash, Katie Alexander |
| Wash, Maddie | Wash, Solomon | Watts, Billy John |
| Watts, Florence D. McCune | Watts, Thomas Jefferson | Watts, Vinson |
| Wilder, Alloris C. | Williams, Clara | Williams, Elva |
| Williams, Francis | Williams, Girdie | Williams, L.L., Elder |
| Williams, Mary | Williams, Mattie | Williams, Mattie Pearl |
| Willis, Alice M. | Willis, Amanda | Willis, Andrew J. |
| Willis, Bessie Mae Bell | Willis, Charlie | Willis, Charlie L. |
| Willis, Charlie W. | Willis, Ella | Willis, Ellen Merrell |
| Willis, Evelyn | Willis, Frances, McCune | Willis, George W. |
| Willis, Georgia | Willis, J.W. | Willis, John Earvin |
| Willis, Murphy | Willis, Nathaniel | Willis, Rufus |
| Willis, Susie M. | Willis, Veggie “Cudge” | Willis, Willie E. |