McVay Gardens Cemetery

In Memory of Thomas T. Armstrong
Our Baby Thomas Armstrong
Infant son of T.T. and J.A. Armstrong

Born Dec. 9, 1859 – Died April 4, 1860

‘He is not dead but sleepeth”
Aged 3 months, 26 days

Large tombstone on the ground 34″ x 72″

Find a Grave #5498838

Born May 11, 1810
Died Oct. 25, 1859

Headstone on ground, broken in half. 37″ x 19″

Find a Grave #66764564

1886-1923

Small rectangle marker on the ground. 21″ x 11″

Find a Grave #66764742

Large oval curbing with footstone. No known dates on file.
44″ x 18″
Find a Grave #5512811

Large oval curbing with footstone. No known dates on file.
44″ x 18″
Find a Grave #5512809

Born Dec. 30, 1807
Died Oct. 6, 1874

Carved holding hands with the word ‘FAREWELL’ at the top.

Find a Grave #5498773

Born Dec. 25, 1858  
Died Mar. 25, 1913

Oval curbed outline on gravesite with initials ‘R.B.’ at foot of oval. 12” X 12” X 55”
The headstone has 2 carved books at the top with the word ’BROTHER’ below them. ‘Woodsmen of the World Memorial’ emblem above the name on the gravestone.     

Find a Grave #5501122

1832 – 1914

Find a Grave #5512698

Born Jan. 3, 1869
Died June 2, 1889
20 years 4 ms & 29 ds
“Farewell” at top.
“His many virtues form the noblest monument to his memory.”

Dimensions: 40″ x 39″ x 12 1/2″ Floral markings on corners
Small upright rectangle with curved top, leaves on top, holding hands below cross on top. 14″ x 30″ x 2″

Find a Grave # 66764548

Son of Mr. & Mrs. L.B. Broadaway
Born Mar. 15, 1913
Died March 18, 1915
“Our Darling”

Carved floral encircled at top of the headstone.  22” X 14” X 2”

Find a Grave # 5488254

Born Sept. 27, 1839  
Died Sept. 21, 1878  
“ We meet to part no more.”   Written below statistics     

Find a Grave # 5512650

Gertrude, wife of J.C. Buster
North side of the obelisk, 63” high. Information is written on the base, not on the obelisk.

Born Jan 11, 1846
Died June 18, 1869

Overview of the obelisk with 2 rectangles curbed gravesites.
63” high Large double grave, Gertrude on the left of the obelisk. Find a Grave #5512666                                               

Albert Clark
Born Feb. 20, 1854
Died May 2, 1933

Mary J. Clark
Born Jan. 25, 1855
Died Aug. 30, 1928

‘Come ye Blessed” at top of stone, carving of temple below inscription and data below that.

Find a Grave #5488232

Born Jan. 1, 1859 – May 1, 1892
Broken stone found on cemetery floor
8″ diameter

Amanda Small Cole
Born Sept. 4, 1832
Died July 18, 1912

Edward Massey Cole
Born Sept. 30, 1834
Died Mar. 7, 1908

“In Memory of our beloved brother and sister”
Find a Grave # 5431750/5431753

Large double headstone, writing on the bottom, ‘COLE’ written at the very bottom. 30” X 29” X 13”

Died Jan. 29, 1973
Small flat rectangle, 19 1/2″ x 5″

Find a Grave # 5512669

Born Sep. 19,1832
Died Feb. 6, 1893

Find a Grave # 5512685/5512682

1873-1919

Small rectangular stone on ground, 20″ x 8″
Find a Grave # 5431744

Born June 20, 1868
Died Mar. 27, 1946
Flat marker on ground. Have middle name as ‘Thomas’ on file, 12″ x 4.5″

Find a Grave # 7714282

Born 1889
Died 1926
Flat marker, 23″ x 10″

Find a Grave # 7714208

Born Oct. 11, 1890
Died Nov. 8, 1891

Find a Grave #5431732
Small oval curbed with information at foot. 40″ x 18″ x 9″

Born Apr. 3, 1892
Died July 24, 1893

Find a Grave #5431735
Small oval curbed grave with information at foot. 40″ x 18″ x 9″

Born Oct. 7, 1866
Died May 24, 1930

Find a Grave #5431736
Find a Grave #5431736
Find a Grave #5431742

‘Woodsmen of the World Memorial’ emblem at top of headstone. ‘DUKE’ at bottom.
30” X 44” X 12”
“At Rest” at foot of oval curb “L.C.D.” at bottom of oval curb. 29” X 75”

Born Feb. 4, 1862
Died Nov. 7, 1917

Find a Grave #5431736
Find a Grave #5431736
Find a Grave #5431742

‘Woodsmen of the World Memorial’ emblem at top of headstone. ‘DUKE’ at bottom.
30” X 44” X 12”           
“At Rest” at foot of oval curb                                                                      “L.C.D.” at bottom of oval curb. 29” X 75”

Rose carved in Upright Headstone, 30 ½” X 2” X 14”, delicate branch below. 

Find a Grave # 5514529

Daughter of W.D. & L.A. Galloway
Repaired marker, 19” X 10 ½” X 2”, Dove carved in circle at top of headstone 
No dates, Unknown 

Find a Grave # 5514516

Harrison, Edward F.
August 23, 1873 – June 22, 1900

‘My loving husband’ under the carved drape at top.
‘Woodmen of the World’ and ‘dum tacet clamat’
Translation: though silent, he speaks
Carved around the center carving of a log/woodsmen.
“He is gone but not Forgotten” at bottom of marker.
“HARRISON” at base of marker 

Large stacked base marker 10″ x 36″
Find a Grave # 5512696

Grave No. 5512696

Harrison, J.M.
June 19, 1848 – Sept. 20, 1900

Harrison, Bennie
Born & Died Jan 7, 1893

“From amidst us thou art absent, From this earth thy soul hath fled, but thy memories will grow dearer, Time cannon face the life thoughst has led. Cherish well his memory, Do not weep for her’s at rest, Strive to meet him in glory with God and the blest.”

Large upright marker 25″ x 34″ x 13″, masonic symbol near top.

Find a Grave # 5512732/ 5512732

Son of Wm. G. and Martha Harrison
Born Mar. 20, 1831 – Died Oct. 19, 1860
“My noble son has gone to rest, With the green soil upon his breast.
And my sad heart was wrapt in gloom To see my child laid in the tomb.
But now I’ll calmly kiss the sod In meek submission to my God
and say his holy will be done though HE has robbed me of my son.
Nor will I grieve for he knows best and Henry now is with the blest.
Yes he has joined the ransomed throng and round the throne joins in their song.
Then will I strive to gain that shore when we shall meet to part no more.

Find a Grave # 14415506

1811
This is the only unaccounted Harrison on the data sheet, No date of death.

Find A Grave #29330497

Born in Brunswick Co. Va  Dec. 2, 1806
Moved to  Tenn., Dec 1845
DIED IN Germantown, Shelby Co. TENNESSEE July 19, 1868
AGED 61 Years 7 mos and 17 dys.

Moved to this location when Kirby was extended south of Poplar. First buried on family plantation, as recorded on Find a Grave website.

Find a Grave #29179869

Born Jan. 1859
Died Jan. 7, 1912

“He was faithful to every duty but God’s finger touched him and he slept.”

21 ½” X 25” X 5”
Headstone is currently on the ground. Earlier photo from around 2000.

Find a Grave #5431674

1897-1938

Small rectangle marker on the ground. 21″ x 11:
Find a Grave #66764709

Born May 3, 1807   Died Feb. 28, 1849
Aged 11 yrs 9 mos and 25 days
Stone has fallen off base,  missing bottom left of stone

Find a Grave #103596470

1881-1956

Small rectangle marker on the ground. 21″ x 11″
Find a Grave # 66764696

Died Sep. 1878
Tombstone has been repaired, Large crack in the middle of the stone. 

24″ x 12″ x 2″
Find a Grave # 5498756

Back of Margaret Johnson headstone

Wife of Rev. A. Johnson
Born Nov. 11, 1814, Died Aug. 14, 1885
“I Know thou hast gone where thy____Forehead stand with the beauty
Marker is in two pieces. Carving of holding hands at top. 

18″ x 32″ x 3″
Find a Grave # 5498751

Daughter of Rev. A. & Mary Johson
FEB. 4, 1840 – AUG. 27, 191
“A child of the covenant for over sixty years.”
“Jesus my hearts dear refuge, Jesus has died for me, firm on the Rock of Ages, Ever my trust shall be.”

Find a Grave # 5498714

Born April 3, 1801 – Died Aug. 9, 1890
Obelisk on 2 tiered base, this is on the east side of the obelisk. 48” high 
Find a Grave # 5512690

Born Feb. 2, 1885
Died June 30, 1916
“Prepare to Meet Me in Heaven”

Very tall ‘Woodsmen of the World’ emblem in the middle. Large carving of a hammer and axe. The monument looks like a log, details are on the bottom.

Find a Grave # 5501116

1826-1918
Mother of Sallie. M. Scott

Small rectangular stone on the ground. 25″ x 13″
Find a Grave # 5431757

1891-1961

Small rectangle marker on the ground. 21″ x 11″
Find a Grave # 66764683

Wife of Rev. J.F. Lloyd
Born Feb. 3. 1867 “And entered into Rest” Nov. 22, 1888
“She is gone but not forgotten”
“She was a consecrated Christian, devoted wife, and a true friend.” On the back of the marker

The top of the stone has draped fabric carving going over to the back. 

Bottom right corner is broken 29″ x 16″ x 5″
Find a Grave # 5512692

Wife of T. W. Martin
Jan. 19, 1847 – Jan. 31, 1938
24″ x 12″ x 5″
Find a Grave # 5512752

Thomas Wilson Martin
April 10, 1856 – Feb. 22, 1918
24″ x 12″ x 5″
Find a Grave # 5512749

Wife of T.W. MARTIN
Aug. 20, 1854 – Jan. 10, 1891
24” x 12” X 5”
Find a Grave # 5512745

Born Apr. 19, 1881 – Oct. 7, 1912
‘Woodsmen of the World Memorial’ emblem near top of obelisk. Ivy spray at top.
Tree stump and quote, ‘dum tacet clamat” translated, ‘though silent he speaks. ‘
This marker is not on the cemetery listing.

Born Oct. 29, 1859
Died Aug. 12, 1881
Daughter of R.H. & M.L. McKay

Curved top tombstone with carving of branches at top
17.5 ” x 30.5″ x 3″
Find a Grave # 5498760

Born Oct. 13, 1829- Died Sept. 29, 1878
Tombstone has Masonic Emblem on top of headstone. 

17″ x 28″ x 3″
Find a Grave # 5498705

Born Jan. 28, 1877
Died Oct. 26, 1931
18″ x 25″ x 6 1/2″
Find a Grave # 5498769

Unknown Birth and Death
Find a Grave # 166809408

1881-1923

Small rectangle marker on the ground. 21″ x 11″
Find a Grave # 66764728

Daughter of Wm. G. and Martha A. Harrison
Wife of Wm. H. Myrick
Nov. 24, 1829 – July 22, 1859

Find a Grave # 14415542

Born Oct. 28, 1857
Died July 2, 1903

21″ high x 9″ wide
Find a Grave # 5501126

Wife of P.N. Overton
Born FEB. 28, 1830   Died JULY 8, 1898
Aged 68 yrs 4 mo 10 ds

Stone has ‘Holy Bible’ written on relief book at top of headstone.

Find a Grave # 5431766

Thomas
Born Dec. 10, 1841- Died June 9, 1912

Emily
Wife of Thomas Payne
Born Oct. 13, 1841- NO DEATH DATE

“Earth has no Sorrows Heaven Cannot Heal”

Large upright monument, carving of “P” at top and “PAYNE’ at bottom. 32” X 36” X 12”

Find a Grave #29180347/29180264

Born Sept. 30, 1825   Died MAR. 22, 1882

“What to us is life, without thee. Darkness and despair alone, When with sighs we seek to find thee, This tomb proclaims that thou are gone.”

Find a Grave #14415552
Photo from early 2000, Tombstone broken in half. Large masonic emblem at top. 18″ x 37″

Born Oct. 8, 1834
Died Dec. 5, 1872

“No pompous marble to thy name ____raise, This humble stone bespeaks thy praise.
Parental fondness did thy life attend, tender mother and a faithful friend.”

Large flat stone on the ground.

Find a Grave #5488279

Born Jan. 7, 1875
Died Sept. 18, 1905

Small rectangle on the ground. 25″ x 12″

Find a Grave #5431716/5512806

Born SEPT. 15, 1842  
Died AUG. 25, 1902

Overview of John Milton Scott gravesite, double grave with curbing.
“His many virtues form the noblest monument to his memory.”

Tall headstone with carvings of draped fabric and an open book.  ‘SCOTT’ at bottom 57” high  

Find a Grave #5512854/ 5512842

Montillion Scott on left, headstones missing on their bases.
Born Aug. 15, 1808 – Died Sep. 23, 1875
‘He died believing in the precious promise”
Find a Grave# 5431645
Marker from earlier photo, 2008. Large round top headstone, cracked in half and on the ground. Floral carving on top. 12″ x 31″

Fernando
Born July 11, 1837
Died Dec. 25, 1896

Sallie Medora
His Wife
Born Oct. 5, 1851
Died Aug. 4, 1930

Large upright headstone 29″x 32″ x 12″

Find a Grave #5431763/5431761

Wife of J.M. Scott
Born July 28, 1848
Died April 23, 1863

“She was–words are wanting to say what, think that a wife should be and she was that.”

Find a Grave #5512854

Born April 28, 1813
Died July 15, 1894

Small obelisk, with a carving of a dove in a circle at the top.
Star carving below her name.
21” X 8” X 8”

Find a Grave #5431649

Born May 5, 1836
Died Nov. 1, 1907

The marker is 57” high and 16” wide, Base is 14” high and 30” wide.

Find a Grave #66764775

Richmond L. Scott
Born Aug. 13, 1840
Died Sept. 24, 1913

Isabella Scott
His Wife
Born May 28, 1846
Died Sept. 16, 1929

Large tombstone, ‘SCOTT’ at bottom of marker. 36″ x 28″ x 12″

Find a Grave #54317520/551282

To the Memory of Robert L. Scruggs, M.D.

Born in Cumberland County October 21, 1813
Died in Shreveport, LA May 29, 1853

“All is Well”

Large flat stone on the ground

Find a Grave #5512794

Born Jan. 26, 1848
Died July 27, 1923

Large headstone on ground, has Masonic emblem on top of marker

Find a Grave #5501149

1880-1966

Small rectangle marker on ground.

Find a Grave #5431710

1856-1943

Flat stone with carved flowers on corners. 24.5″ x 12.5″

Find a Grave #5501134

Born June 9, 1853
Died Feb. 21, 1916

“An honored elder in the Presbyterian church for 4 years.
Blessed be the dead which die in the Lord.”
“Honesty and Integrity of Purpose, Setah” on back of marker
‘Woodsmen of the World Memorial’ carved seal at top of headstone.
This and four other tombstones are enclosed in metal fencing.
36” X 48” X 13”

Find a Grave #5501130

1858-1936

Flat stone with carved flowers on corners. 24.5″ x 12.5″

Find a Grave #5501139

1822-1909

Flat headstone with carved flowers on bottom corners. 24.5″ x 12.5″

Find a Grave #5501146

1811-1872

Flat stone marker, carved flowers on bottom corners. 24.5″ x 12.5″

Find a Grave #5501143

Overview of Headstone and Grave Curbing
Daughter of Geo. and M.J. Small
1840-1905
‘A Good Christian Woman’

Tall monument with grave curbing. ‘At Rest’ carved at top, ‘Small’ at foot of curbing. 12″ x 12″

Find a Grave #5431746

Wife of P.F. Smith
May 9, 1859 – June 23, 1889
“Gone but not Forgotten”
“She died as she lived, trusting in God.”

Obelisk 40″ high x 7″ wide, clasped carved hands in center. ‘Smith’ at base.

Find a Grave #5512703

BORN in York District S.C. 1785
DIED in Shelby CO., Tenn Nov. 24, 1855

“As a relative she was ____and affectionate, as a friend and neighbor, kind and social. As a Christian?, humble and firm in the faith of___”

19 ½’X 23 ½” X 2”

Find a Grave #5488301

Find a Grave #5431651/5431667, 5431656/5501111
Large low rectangle on base, 27″ x 48″ x 7″. Burial information on both sides of headstone.

48″ x 42″ x 12″

Born Mar. 19,1829
Died Sep. 3, 1884

“He was a kind and loving husband and father and an upright useful citizen.”

Find a Grave #5488272

Born Aug. 26, 1835
Died Nov. 2, 1904

“A loving and devoted wife and mother, A Christian woman, she was true to her friends.” “Our Mother and Father were beautiful in their lives          and in death, they are not divided.”

Tall obelisk with THOMPSON at base, carving of cloth draped over top and sides.

Find a Grave #5488267

1869-1940

Flat rectangle with carved flowers at upper left and lower right of name. Large chip on lower right.

Find a Grave #5512857

Born Feb. 11, 1865
Died Apr. 9, 1925

“At Rest”
“His toils are passed, His work is done. He fought the fight, The victory won.”

Large rounded dark headstone with floral and ribbon carvings. 22” X 20” X 8”                                       

Find a Grave #5431726

1864-1915

Flat rectangle marker, floral design on upper left and lower right. Chip on upper left stone.

Find a Grave #5512861

Not listed on gravesite sheets

Died June 11, 1911
Aged 48 Years

Rounded upright marker, askew.12” X 14” X 10”

Find a Grave #5431729

Born Nov. 29, 1869
Died Nov. 26, 1941

“He is not dead but sleepeth”

Find a Grave #5431731

Small cross at top of rectangle block on ground. 21″ x 11

Died Sep. 19, 1843
Aged 57 years
Has footstone with ‘N.T.’
Find a Grave #5498842

Born July 2, 1877
Died Feb. 5, 1939
Flat stone on ground 21″ x 11″ x 7″

Find a Grave #5488230

Full view of Medicus Ruffin Turner gravesite edged with curbstone
Born March 22, 1863
Died Nov. 12, 1913
“At Rest”   “THY MEMORY SHALL EVER BE A GUIDING STAR TO HEAVEN”

“Turner “at bottom of the tombstone.
The marker is 45” high, 38” wide, and base is 12” high and 48 “ wide

Find a Grave #5431688

Nov. 29, 1840- June 19, 1914
Oblong grave curb with “Father” written at the foot.

12″ x 20″ x 12″
Find a Grave # 5512696

Sept. 15, 1850- Feb. 6, 1922
Close up of Headstone, Grave curb oval with “Mother” at the foot.

12″ x 20″ x 12″
Find a Grave # 5498698

1879-1900
Find a Grave # 66764620
Small rectangle marker on the ground. 21″ x 11″

1856-1929
Find a Grave # 66764652
Small rectangle marker on ground. 21″ x 11″

1849-1921
Find a Grave # 66764666
Small rectangle marker on ground. 21″ x 11″

1897-1908
Find a Grave # 66764635
Small rectangle marker on the ground. 21″ x 11″

Born Nov. 1, 1881
Died Feb. 9, 1932

Rectangular block, small piece of right bottom corner is missing. 11” X 21” X 4”
Find a Grave # 5488237

Born 1805 – Died May 13, 1875
Find a Grave # 5512757

Laura Stillwell Yancey
Born June 5, 1860
Died Nov. 9, 1933

Dr. Edwin Thomas Sr. Yancey
Born Dec. 22, 1850
Died May 24, 1933

Rectangular block on the ground. 13” X 32” X 8”
Find a Grave # 5488246/5488243