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129    MERRITT'S CHAPEL CHURCH [E58.1]

      Location - Williams Township. On the east side of SR 1008, Farrington Road, 0.65 mile south of SR 1717, Lystra Road. Address is 1090 Farrington Point Rd.

      Coordinates: 35d 48m 35.7s N; 79d 00m 55.9s W Click here for Online Maps

      On 1 October 1993, Barbara Roth recorded 76 grave markers and one illegible marker. In June-Sept 2019, Glenn Lazarus and Paul Mitchell surveyed and photographed the cemetery, recording 104 graves. In 2023 and 2024, Angie Pearse has added burial information and photos.

      View #2 of the cemetery. View #3 of the cemetery.
      View of the church. View of the church sign.

      Owner: Trustees of Merritt's Chapel Church.
      Legal Description: Deed FB-570, Aug 1915; Deed HH-326, 8 Jul 1933.
      Topo Quadrant: Farrington.
      Church owned: Yes. Denomination: Methodist.
      Used: Yes.
      Number of graves: 113.
      Cemetery size: 1 acre.
      White: Yes.
      Unrestricted access: Yes.
      Well maintained: Yes.
      Enclosed: No.
      Markers: Yes.
      Markers with inscriptions: Yes.
      Number of readable markers: 113.
      Last burial: 2024.
      First burial: 1899.
      Unusual situation: Yes.
      Unusual situation: Picture of a young man; Large Mickey Mouse, shedding a tear and Angels; Man hunting with his dog.
      Markers damaged: Yes.
      Other damage explanation: Several stones broken in half.
      Significant events: On 15 July 1780, Francis Asbury visited "Brother Merritt's." On 19 Jan 1790, Asbury kept an appointment at Merritt's Chapel on New Hope Creek..
      Miscellaneous information: "Chatham County, 1771-1971," p. 244 refers to deed dated 1850, from William Merritt, Jr., to the church..
      Last canvassed by: Barbara Roth. Date: 1 Oct 1993. Glenn Lazarus and Paul Mitchell in June-Sept 2019; Angie Pearse 2023-2024.


  1. Adkins, Bonnie McGhee   (b. 29 May 1956 - d. 5 Jun 2014)
        2. "Loving Wife, Mother and Nana" "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.".
  2. Andrews, David Fred   (b. 5 Nov 1954 - d. 2 Mar 2016)
        3. Son of John Andrews and Mary Tripp Andrews.
  3. Andrews, John G.   (b. 10 Aug 1903 - d. 3 Dec 1977)
        4. Husband of Mary Tripp Andrews. Father of Johnnie Ray and David Fred Andrews. "At Rest". Footstone: Father.
  4. Andrews, Johnny Ray   (b. 19 Feb 1954 - d. 1 Nov 2023)
        5. Flat stone with ride-on power mower engraved.
  5. Andrews, Mary Tripp   (b. 4 Mar 1926 - d. 19 Mar 1996)
        6. Wife of John C. Andrews. "At Rest".
  6. Bowling, John Allen   (b. 20 Jan 1886 - d. 2 Nov 1967)
        7. Husband of Sudie Carson Bowling. Footstone: Father.
  7. Bowling, Sudie Carson   (b. 5 Jan 1875 - d. 6 Apr 1957)
        8. Wife of John Allen Bowling. Footstone: Mother.
  8. Bryan, John Joseph   (b. 2 Apr 1879 - d. 7 Mar 1961)
        9. Husband of Nina G. Bryan. Father of Wilma Bryan. "He was a good man". Footstone: JJB.
  9. Bryan, Nina G.   (b. 24 Aug 1880 - d. 23 Nov 1956)
        10. Wife of John Joseph Bryan. "Another flower to [sic] good for earth transplanted into glory". Footstone: NGB.
  10. Bryan, Wilma   (b. 20 Oct 1906 - d. 9 Nov 1914)
  11. Carson, Thomas C. (Doc)   (b. 2 Nov 1911 - d. 1 Sep 1950)
        12. Son of John and Annie Lloyd Carson. Nephew of Sudie Carson Bowling. "I give unto them eternal life" "Father". Footstone: TCC.
  12. Carson, Thomas Wesley   (b. 29 Aug 1940 - d. 10 Aug 2019)
        13. for cremains. Material funeral marker.
  13. Cash, Edgar, Jr.   (b. 19 Jun 1922 - d. 10 Oct 1955)
        14. Husband of Johnnie Bowling Cash. Brother of Frances Cash McGhee.
  14. Cash, Johnnie Bowling   (b. 25 Mar 1917 - d. 10 Oct 1955)
        15. Wife of Edgar Cash. Daughter of John and Sudie Carson Bowling. "Gone to a bright home where grief cannot come".
  15. Chambers, Dillard   (b. 26 Sep 1921 - d. 26 Sep 1975)
  16. Chambers, Floyd   (b. 8 Nov 1886 - d. 7 May 1963)
        17. Husband of Lillie Oakley Chambers and Mary Scott Chambers.
  17. Chambers, Frances M.   (b. 11 Jul 1940 - d. 21 Nov 2007)
        18. Double headstone with Theodore C. Chambers.
  18. Chambers, Infant Daughter   (b. Unknown - d. 15 Mar 1920)
        19. Infant daughter of F.C. and L.L. Chambers.
  19. Chambers, Joe Romie   (b. 3 Oct 1906 - d. 19 Dec 1955)
        20. NC Tec 5 232 Signal Opr Co World War II.
  20. Chambers, Lillie Oakley   (b. 4 Jul 1876 - d. 30 Sep 1924)
        21. 1st Wife of Floyd Chambers.
  21. Chambers, Lizzie D.   (b. 29 Apr 1907 - d. 19 Dec 1996)
        22. Wife of W. Roonie Chambers. Footstone: Mother.
  22. Chambers, Mary Scott   (b. 10 Sep 1882 - d. 7 May 1963)
        23. 2nd Wife of Floyd Chambers.
  23. Chambers, Rebecca M.   (b. 1 Apr 1932 - d. 17 Nov 2019)
        24. Wife of Dillard Chambers. "Double in Good"
  24. Chambers, Stanley Travis   (b. 30 Jun 1937 - d. 9 Aug 2006)
        25. Guitar engraved on headstone.
  25. Chambers, Theodore C.   (b. 3 Jul 1933 - d. 23 Apr 2009)
        26. Double headstone with Frances M. Chambers.
  26. Chambers, W. Roonie   (b. 30 Jul 1898 - d. 10 Jun 1964)
        27. Husband of Lizzie D. Chambers. "An honest man is the noblest work of God". Footstone: Father.
  27. Christian, George W.   (b. 1870 - d. 1940)
        28. Husband of Sallie B. Christian. He was a Sunday School Superintendent at Merritt Chapel.
  28. Christian, Sallie B.   (b. 1873 - d. 1938)
        29. Wife of George W. Christian. 4-ft obelisk, Masonic emblem.
  29. Christian, Walter Lee   (b. 23 Aug 1888 - d. 9 Jul 1919)
        30. "Gone but not forgotten".
  30. Dail, Robert Edward   (b. 23 Sep 1913 - d. 7 Jun 1970)
  31. Davis, Betty Jo Horton   (b. 11 Jan 1938 - d. 3 Mar 2012)
  32. Davis, Larry McAdams   (b. 24 Jun 1935 - d. 23 Jul 2013)
        33. "Forever in our hearts.".
  33. Dean, Lucy Ivey   (b. 30 Jan 1870 - d. 24 Aug 1937)
        34. Wife of R. Ira Dean.
  34. Dean, R. Ira   (b. 16 Nov 1866 - d. 5 Jul 1942)
        35. Husband of Lucy Ivey Dean. A Sunday School Superintendent at Merritt Chapel.
  35. Diggs, Ada Williams   (b. 6 Jun 1898 - d. 29 Oct 1973)
        36. Wife of Charles L. Diggs and James Edgar "Ned" Diggs. Daughter of Fred H. and Dora Utley Williams. Diggs monument.
  36. Diggs, Charles L.   (b. 1 Nov 1891 - d. 7 Mar 1956)
  37. Diggs, James Edgar "Ned"   (b. 29 Jun 1889 - d. 22 Jun 1964)
  38. Diggs, Ned B., Sr.   (b. 3 Sep 1927 - d. 9 Jul 2006)
  39. Farrell, Barbara McGhee   (b. 30 Aug 1941 - d. Reserved)
        40. Wife of George R. Farrell, Sr.. Married "Wed June 24, 1960".
  40. Farrell, George R., Sr.   (b. 15 Apr 1942 - d. 9 Jun 1992)
        41. Husband of Barbara McGhee Farrell. Married "Wed June 24, 1960".
  41. Goodwin, Ola Belle Chambers   (b. 28 Aug 1912 - d. 3 Nov 1978)
        42. Wife of Oscar W. Goodwin. Daughter of Floyd and Lillie Oakley Chambers.
  42. Goodwin, Oscar W.   (b. 17 Dec 1910 - d. 19 May 1972)
        43. Husband of Ola Belle Chambers Goodwin.
  43. Hamlet, Carter   (b. 28 Feb 1928 - d. 28 Feb 1928)
        44. Son of Otis and Wilma Hamlet.
  44. Hamlet, James L.   (b. 16 Apr 1930 - d. 6 Mar 1980)
        45. Son of James O. and Wilma Shelton Hamlet.
  45. Hamlet, James O.   (b. 4 Mar 1901 - d. 10 Jul 1960)
        46. Husband of Wilma Shelton Hamlet. Father of James L. Hamlet. Footstone: Father.
  46. Hamlet, Wilma S.   (b. 4 Jul 1910 - d. 15 Aug 1997)
        47. Wife of James O. Hamlet. Condition double.
  47. Hancock, Mabel J.   (b. 15 Feb 1922 - d. 2 Jan 2015)
  48. Hill, Jonah Edward   (b. 31 Aug 1893 - d. 1 Mar 1969)
        49. Husband of Mary Tharp Hill. NC Pvt 37 Co 157 Depot Brig World War I. "Our Father which art in Heaven". Flat military marker placed in front of Jonah E. and Mary Tharp Hill. Condition double.
  49. Hill, Mary Tharp   (b. 15 Jul 1895 - d. 16 Jan 1975)
        50. Wife of Jonah Edward Hill. "Our Father which art in Heaven". Condition double.
  50. Hobby, Clyde Maddry   (b. 26 May 1909 - d. 15 Oct 1984)
        51. Husband of Jessie McGhee Hobby. Footstone: Husband.
  51. Hobby, Jessie (McGhee)   (b. 5 Jul 1915 - d. 7 Jun 2005)
        52. Wife of Clyde Maddry Hobby. Daughter of Earnest and Minnie Williams McGhee. Footstone: Wife.
  52. Horton, Mary Ellen Wilkins   (b. 12 Nov 1855 - d. 13 Oct 1913)
  53. Horton, Thomas B.   (b. 14 Feb 1845 - d. 4 Feb 1907)
  54. Hudgins, George David   (b. 15 May 1894 - d. 15 Oct 1937)
  55. Hunt, Elwyn "Genie"   (b. 6 Dec 1943 - d. 25 Jun 2005)
  56. Jernigan, Infant Son   (b. 20 Jul 1926 - d. 20 Jul 1926)
        57. Son of Jesse and Liz Hackney Jernigan.
  57. Lasater, Infant Son   (b. Unknown - d. 12 Mar 1914)
        58. Infant son of Viola F. and W. H. Lasater.
  58. Lasater, Viola F.   (b. 26 Aug 1881 - d. 11 Nov 1919)
        59. Wife of W. H. Lasater. "Weep not; she is not dead, but sleeping". Footstone: VFL. Condition Broken.
  59. Markham, Daisy M. Oldham   (b. 5 Oct 1895 - d. 17 Nov 1974)
        60. Wife of Robert L. Markham.
  60. Markham, Robert L.   (b. 6 Mar 1893 - d. 8 Apr 1965)
        61. Husband of Daisy M. Oldham Markham. Father of Mary Frances McGhee.
  61. Mason, Irma Baker   (b. 6 Feb 1890 - d. 28 Jun 1964)
        62. See card for Minnie Woodall for more data..
  62. McGhee, Carl Edward "Dick"   (b. 8 Apr 1943 - d. 8 Jun 2017)
        63. Tractor engraved on marker.
  63. McGhee, Carl R.   (b. 19 Aug 1919 - d. 15 Oct 1999)
        64. Husband of Frances C. McGhee. "Precious Lord Take My Hand.".
  64. McGhee, Earnest Reavley   (b. 22 May 1880 - d. 16 Dec 1951)
        65. Husband of Minnie Williams McGhee. "Gone but not forgotten". Footstone: Father.
  65. McGhee, Frances C.   (b. 6 Jan 1924 - d. 28 Nov 2004)
        66. Wife of Carl R. McGhee. "Precious Lord Take My Hand.".
  66. McGhee, Frances M.   (b. 27 Apr 1934 - d. Reserved)
        67. Wife of James R. McGhee. "Precious Memories".
  67. McGhee, James R.   (b. 14 Sep 1927 - d. 8 Jun 2000)
        68. Husband of Frances M. McGhee. "Precious Memories". US Army, Korea. Flat military marker.
  68. McGhee, John Davis   (b. 16 Jun 1921 - d. 10 Oct 2005)
        69. Husband of Lila B. McGhee. "Our Father Which Art in Heaven". Marker in front of double headstone for Carl and Frances McGhee. US Army Air Forces World War II. Military marker.
  69. McGhee, Julian E.   (b. 15 Jul 1914 - d. 21 Nov 1959)
        70. Son of Earnest Reavley and Minnie Williams McGhee. "At Rest". Footstone: JEM.
  70. McGhee, Lila B.   (b. 29 May 1930 - d. 29 Jul 2023)
        71. Wife of John D. McGhee. "Our Father Which Art in Heaven".
  71. McGhee, Lowan "Flipper"   (b. 3 Jan 1966 - d. 7 Jun 1987)
        72. Daughter of Clarence and Sylvia F. McGhee. Headstone has engraved angel and Mickey Mouse.
  72. McGhee, Minnie Williams   (b. 15 Sep 1888 - d. 29 Mar 1970)
        73. Wife of Earnest Reavley McGhee; Sister of Robert. Sister of Robert Lee Williams. "Gone but not forgotten". Footstone: Mother.
  73. McGhee, Pride   (b. 8 May 1925 - d. 28 Jun 1933)
        74. Son of Earnest Reavley and Minnie B. Williams McGhee. "Twas but a flower budded on earth to bloom in Heaven".
  74. McGhee, Robert Earnest "Bobby"   (b. 16 Nov 1955 - d. 13 Nov 2013)
        75. Son of James Robert McGhee and Frances Markham McGhee. "Son, Brother, and Friend to all". Age 57.
  75. McGhee, Russell Lee   (b. 24 Jun 1917 - d. 24 Jul 1967)
        76. Husband of Mabel Johnson McGhee. Son of Earnest Reavley and Minnie Williams McGhee. Footstone: RLM.
  76. Medlin, Viola H.   (b. 1902 - d. 1978)
  77. Newton, Lillie Belle McGhee "Peggy"   (b. 29 Jul 1923 - d. 18 Sep 2006)
        78. "Peggy" "Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother". Footstone: Wife.
  78. Oakley, Ezra Thomas   (b. 4 Mar 1884 - d. 21 Dec 1945)
        79. Son of Millard F. and Luvania Vaughan Oakley. Footstone: ETO.
  79. Oakley, Luvania Vaughan   (b. 18 Mar 1857 - d. 26 Jun 1929)
        80. Wife of Millard F. Oakley. "Gone but not forgotten". Footstone: LVO.
  80. Oakley, Millard F.   (b. 5 Jun 1856 - d. 9 Dec 1932)
        81. Husband of Luvania Vaughan Oakley. "Gone but not forgotten". Footstone: MFO.
  81. Perkins, Calvin L.   (b. 11 Nov 1867 - d. 4 May 1950)
        82. Husband of Julia T. Perkins. "In God we trust".
  82. Perkins, Julia Taylor   (b. 15 Dec 1879 - d. 20 Oct 1958)
        83. Wife of Calvin L. Perkins. "In God we trust".
  83. Rath, Anna Maria   (b. 16 May 1859 - d. 18 Nov 1939)
        84. Divorced wife of Henry C. Rath. Daughter of Frederick Trethien and Unknown Shrader.
  84. Rath, William Thomas   (b. 15 Sep 1908 - d. 31 Jul 1939)
        85. Single. Son of William C. Rath andLouella N. Thomas Rath.
  85. Roberson, Joel Henry   (b. 19 Apr 1969 - d. 1 Sep 1989)
        86. Son of Berry Roberson and Joyce Tripp Roberson. Footstone: Son; Headstone has musical notes, jumping fish, and Tarheels basketball foot engraved. Poem on reverse of headstone.
  86. Rouse, Willie Mae   (b. 20 Dec 1897 - d. 19 May 1951)
        87. "We will meet again".
  87. Rudd, Anderson P.   (b. 1835 - d. 1902)
  88. Rudd, John   (b. 1872 - d. 1956)
  89. Rudd, Lilla Williams   (b. 1868 - d. 1933)
  90. Rudd, Mary Ann Patillo "Mollie"   (b. 1845 - d. 1899)
  91. Sexton, Lonnie   (b. 3 Sep 1942 - d. 6 Jan 2024)
  92. Sexton, Lonnie, Sr. "Boozie"   (b. 23 Nov 1907 - d. 3 Apr 1991)
        93. Husband of Ruby Chambers Sexton. "Gone but not forgotten". Simple, small engraved stone. Foot marker.
  93. Sexton, Ruby Chambers   (b. 2 Feb 1915 - d. 20 Aug 1999)
        94. Wife of Lonnie Sexton, Sr.; Daughter of Floyd and Lillie. Daughter of Floyd and Lillie Oakley Chambers. Simple, small engraved stone. Foot marker.
  94. Sexton, Yvette Faith   (b. 13 Oct 1967 - d. 23 Dec 1967)
        95. Twin daughter of Sandra and Lonnie Sexton, Jr..
  95. Shelton, Hettie J.   (b. 7 Jul 1884 - d. 8 Nov 1979)
        96. Wife of W. D. Shelton. "At Rest".
  96. Shelton, Mary Louise   (b. 20 Sep 1927 - d. 20 Sep 1927)
        97. Daughter of William and Hettie Shelton.
  97. Shelton, W. D.   (b. 1875 - d. 1943)
        98. Husband of Hettie J. Shelton. "At Rest".
  98. Staunton, Catherine Diggs   (b. 9 Apr 1919 - d. 9 Sep 2011)
        99. Footstone: Grandma.
  99. Stone, Alleus Hugh   (b. 18 Feb 1930 - d. 23 Feb 2021)
        100. Age 91. Husband of Helen Bunker Stone. Married 21 Dec 1967.
  100. Stone, Eva Cozart   (b. 22 Aor 1882 - d. 22 Nov 1995)
  101. Stone, Garland Lee   (b. 27 Feb 1886 - d. 29 Mar 1953)
        102. Husband of Mary Adams Stone. Son Alleus and Mary Delia Williams Stone. Footstone: GLS.
  102. Stone, Gary Lynn   (b. 4 Feb 1967 - d. 29 Sep 2019)
  103. Stone, Helen Bunker   (b. 3 Jul 1937 - d. Reserved)
        104. Wife of A. Hugh Stone. Married 21 Dec 1967.
  104. Stone, Mary Adams   (b. 28 Sep 1891 - d. 20 Jul 1974)
        105. Wife of Garland Lee Stone.
  105. Townsend, Charles I.   (b. 25 Mar 1849 - d. 16 Jun 1933)
        106. "At Rest".
  106. Villegas, Avery Nichole   (b. 14 Dec 2016 - d. 14 Dec 2016)
        107. Born into the arms of Jesus.
  107. Walker, Charlie Porter   (b. 29 Nov 1883 - d. 11 Apr 1958)
        108. Never married. Son of A.S. Walker.
  108. Williams, Annie Bertha   (b. 7 Jun 1877 - d. 7 Feb 1961)
        109. Sister of Fred H. Williams and Lilla Williams Rudd.
  109. Williams, Battle   (b. 2 Jan 1894 - d. 2 Sep 1921)
        110. Son of Fred H. and Dora Utley Williams. Veteran of World War I.
  110. Williams, Dora Utley   (b. 26 Oct 1864 - d. 16 Jan 1916)
  111. Williams, Fred H.   (b. 3 Jan 1870 - d. 27 Mar 1938)
  112. Williams, Robert Lee   (b. 17 Mar 1884 - d. 15 Jun 1954)
        113. Brother of Minnie Williams McGhee. "He is not dead but sleepeth".
  113. Woodall, Minnie Jane Loye Baker   (b. 1 Jul 1884 - d. 10 May 1972)
        114. Wife of Hunter Woodall; married 27 Apr 1920. Daughter of William Andrew Baker and Mary Ann Gilbert Baker.


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