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276    ROCK SPRING BAPTIST CHURCH - OLD [K05.1]

Location - Center Township. 0.4 mile west of US 15-501, at the end of Old Rock Springs Cemetery Rd. Adjacent to the church. The church address is 375 Old Rock Springs Cemetery Rd., Pittsboro, NC 27312

Coordinates: 35d 44m 32.5s N; 79d 10m 32.3s W Click here for Online Maps

On 5 January 1813, Elijah Fooshee deeded approximately 1 acre of land to Robert Ward, Blake Brantley, Thomas Massey, and George Dismukes, "Trustees of the Baptist Church commonly called the Old Fork Meeting House" [Deed Book T-80]. On 6 December 1822, in a deed for 221 acres from Elijah Fooshee and Anny Fooshee, his wife, to Robert Ward, reference is made to "reserving one acre for Rock Spring Meetinghouse. [Deed Book Y-189.] On 9 April 1894, Calvin Crutchfield deeded a parcel of land 60 feet by 126 feet (0.17 acre) to Mark Smith, J. M. Dismukes, Robert Riddle, Ransom Dismukes, and Richard Riddle, "Trustees of Rock Spring Church" "for the purpose of a burying ground for the white race only" [Deed Book CR-430]. On 7 June 1894, Rom S. Eubanks and wife Annie C. Eubanks deeded to Mark Smith, J. M. Dismukes, Ransom Dismukes, Robert Riddle, and Richard Riddle, "Trustees of Rock Spring Baptist Church," approximately 1.81 acres of land "whereon said Rock Spring Church now stands," "so long as a Baptist congregation shall worship in said church," [Deed Book CR-140]. The church and cemetery is currently under the protection of New Salem Baptist Church.

No church records exist prior to 1818, although Pascal says the church was constituted the last Saturday in October, 1764, with members coming from Deep River Church, which was dissolved. The first building was of logs. The second structure, dedicated in 1830, was some miles from the original site. Basil Manly (later president of the University of Alabama) was minister here in 1818. [Reference: Chatham County, 1771-1971, page 240.] According to county tax records, the current church was built in 1966.

Another view of cemetery. -- Another view. -- Church. -- WWII Veterans flagpole in center of cemetery. -- Another view of flagpole.

On 2 March 1995, Will M. and Audrey O. Heiser recorded 52 grave markers and noted 34 graves with field stones and/or illegible funeral home markers. Two burials here were noted in the records of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church by Martha Hope Smith. Tom Miller, Julie King-McDaniel, and Ken McDaniel surveyed the cemetery in May 2025 and updated the burial records from photographs of the markers.

Owner: Trustees of Old Rock Spring Baptist Church.
Legal Description: Deed Books T-80.5, 5 January 1813; CR-430, 9 April 1894; CR-140, 7 June 1894.
Topo Quadrant: Pittsboro.
Church owned: Yes. Denomination: Baptist.
Used: Yes.
Number of graves: 106+.
Cemetery size: 140' x 125'.
White: Yes.
Unrestricted access: Yes.
Well maintained: Yes.
Enclosed: Yes.
Enclosed explanation: Wire fence.
Markers: Yes.
Markers with inscriptions: Yes.
Number of readable markers: 77.
Last burial: 2024.
First burial: 1872.
Significant events: Basil Manly (later president of the University of Alabama) was minister here.
Last canvassed by: Will M. and Audrey O. Heiser, 2 Mar 1995; Tom Miller, Julie King-McDaniel, Ken McDaniel, May 2025.

1. Calicutt, Lester E.   (b. 26 Mar 1932 - d. 6 Nov 2010)
Husband of Peggy E. Calicutt. "Our Father Which Art in Heaven" Row 1-7. Military marker. US Navy Korea.
2. Calicutt, Peggy E.   (b. 26 Apr 1936 - d. 24 Jun 1997)
Wife of Lester E. Calicutt. "Our Father Which Art in Heaven" Row 1-6.
3. Cooper, Delaney R.   (b. 15 Jun 1860 - d. 17 Nov 1903)
1st Wife of W. A. Cooper. Tall marker. Back side: "Her end was peace." Side of marker: "Asleep in Jesus." Footstone: "DRC". Row 8-7. Another view. - - - Another view. - - - Another view.
4. Cooper, Fannie Hearne   (b. 28 Mar 1867 - d. 17 Dec 1920)
2nd Wife of W. A. Cooper. Daughter of A.G. and Eugenia Hearne. "Her life was given in service for others". Tall marker. Footstone: "FHC." Row 8-9. Another view.
5. Cooper, Hattie J.   (b. 1882 or 1883 - d. 5 May 1903)
Daughter of W. A. and L. R. Cooper. "Aged 20 years" "Gone but not forgotten". Footstone: "HJC." Row 8-6. Another view.
6. Cooper, Infant   (b. Unknown - d. 10 Feb 1930)
Infant daughter of L. C. and L. M. Cooper. Footstone: I. Row 8-11.
7. Cooper, Infant   (b. Unknown - d. 1 Oct 1918)
Infant son of L. C. and L. M. Cooper. Row 8-10.
8. Cooper, W. A.   (b. 24 Jun 1856 - d. 6 Feb 1929)
Husband of Fannie Hearne Cooper and Delaney R. Cooper. Top of marker: "Father"; Main face of marker: "Gone but not forgotten". Tall marker. Footstone: "WAC". Row 8-8. Another view.
9. Council, Lottie Louise   (b. 4 Jun 1915 - d. 4 Mar 1960)
"At Rest". Footstone: "LLC". Location row 9-2.
10. Council, Norman Edward   (b. 12 Oct 1910 - d. 24 Aug 1995)
"At Rest." Military marker: "TEC 5 US Army World War II". Row 9-1. Another view.
11. Crane, James A.   (b. 29 Jul 1821 - d. 12 Jan 1903)
"At Rest". Broken headstone. Footstone. Row 9-4.
12. Crawley, Bobby Joe   (b. 19 May 1942 - d. 17 Nov 2024)
Military marker. "SP4 US Army". Row 1-5.
13. Dismuke, Annie H.   (b. 1 Oct 1876 - d. 14 Sep 1913)
"Asleep in Jesus". Footstone: "AHD". 4 graves surrounded by stone curbing. Row 3-5.
14. Dismuke, Lucy Ann Poe   (b. 10 Mar 1838 - d. 20 Jan 1916)
Wife of William W. Dismuke. "Her memory is blessed." Footstone: "LAD". 4 graves surrounded by stone curbing. Row 3-6.
15. Dismuke, Newton J.   (b. 9 Nov 1867 - d. 19 Feb 1930)
"Dying is but going home." Footstone: "NJD". 4 graves surrounded by stone curbing. Row 3-7. Another view.
16. Dismuke, William W.   (b. 12 Jul 1839 - d. 25 Jul 1912)
Husband of Lucy Ann Poe Dismuke. "Gone but not Forgotten." Footstone: "WWD". 4 graves surrounded by stone curbing. Row 3-4. Another view.
17. Dismukes, J. M.   (b. 30 Nov 1845 - d. 22 Dec 1912)
"Gone but not forgotten". Footstone. Row 5-3. Another view.
18. Dodson, Lillie Mae   (b. 25 May 1923 - d. 18 Oct 1993)
Footstone: "Mother". Row 1-1. Another view.
19. Elkins, Alice W.   (b. 1940 - d. 2021)
Wife of William C. Elkins Sr. Another view. "Forever In Our Hearts" "God saw you getting tired; A cure was not to be, So He put his arms around you And whispered "Come with Me. With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you fade away Alt
20. Elkins, William C. Sr.   (b. 1940 - d. 2021)
Husband of Alice W. Elkins. Another view. "Forever In Our Hearts" "God saw you getting tired A cure was not to be, So He put his arms around you And whispered "Come with Me" With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you fade away Althou
21. Eubanks, A. Ruth   (b. 8 Oct 1915 - d. 11 Jun 1977)
Wife of Leonard W. Eubanks. Double headstone. Married 5 Mar 1932. Footstone: "Mother". Row 1-4.
22. Eubanks, Ambrose   (b. 1802 - d. 1872)
Row 6-4. Another view.
23. Eubanks, Ann   (b. 1802 - d. 1878)
Row 6-6. Another view.
24. Eubanks, Annie Jones   (b. 27 May 1890 - d. 29 Dec 1927)
Flat. Row 10-17.
25. Eubanks, Bessie King   (b. 22 Oct 1891 - d. 13 May 1972)
Wife of Walker Eubanks. Flat. Footstone: "Mother". Row 10-6. Another view.
26. Eubanks, Charles   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Husband of Ludie Ann Herndon Eubanks. Father of Walker Eubanks and Mary Lorena (E.) Whitaker. Military info: "Co. K 4 GA Cav." Footstone: field stone. Row 7-6.
27. Eubanks, Eloise S.   (b. 1 Jan 1910 - d. 14 Oct 1990)
Footstone: "ESE". Row 1-2.
28. Eubanks, Fanny   (b. 1879 - d. 21 Jun 1879)
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eubanks. Burial recorded in St. Barthelomew's Church Register, 1832-1903, Martha H. Smith. No marker found.
29. Eubanks, infant   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Presumed child of Ambrose and Ann Eubanks. Row 6-5. Another view.
30. Eubanks, Jane C.   (b. 6 Aug 1945 - d. Reserved)
Wife of L. Therlow Eubanks. Row 1-8.
31. Eubanks, John R.   (b. 3 Sep 1916 - d. 21 Jan 1935)
Flat. Row 10-15.
32. Eubanks, L. Therlow   (b. 6 Aug 1933 - d. 22 Sep 2002)
Husband of Jane Eubanks. Row 1-9.
33. Eubanks, Leona   (b. 18 Mar 1909 - d. 19 May 1927)
Daughter of H. W. and B. E. Eubanks. "Faithful to her trust even unto death". With photograph and lamb on top of stone. Footstone: "LE". Row 9-3.
34. Eubanks, Leonard W.   (b. 8 Feb 1912 - d. 29 May 2007)
Husband of A. Ruth Eubanks. "Married Mar. 5, 1932." Row 1-3. Military marker. PFC Army World War II.
35. Eubanks, Leroy   (b. 25 Jul 1918 - d. 23 Oct 1927)
Flat. Row 10-16.
36. Eubanks, Lilla   (b. 1875 - d. 1 Aug 1876)
Daughter of Robert G. and Missouri Tuck Benton Eubanks. Buried here according to St. Barthelomew's Church Register, 1832-1903, Martha H. Smith. No marker found.
37. Eubanks, Ludie Ann Herndon   (b. Mar 1848 - d. Jul 1906)
Wife of Charles Y. Eubanks. Daughter of Melinda Louise Herndon. Flat. Footstone: Field stone. Row 8-1.
38. Eubanks, Mary Stanley   (b. 18 Sep 1895 - d. 24 Oct 1955)
Flat. Row 10-19.
39. Eubanks, Minnie B.   (b. 19 Jul 1884 - d. 1 Feb 1973)
Wife of Rom P. Eubanks. Double headstone w/white field stones. Row 6-3. Another view.
40. Eubanks, Pearly Elwood   (b. 27 Jan 1920 - d. 12 Jun 1979)
Husband of Rachel E. Eubanks. "At Rest". Double headstone. Bronze military footstone. Row 10-5. Another view. - - - Military Marker. Tec 5 US Army WW II P. Elwood Eubanks 1920-1979.
41. Eubanks, Rachel E.   (b. 1 Feb 1922 - d. 18 Sep 2009)
Wife of Pearly Elwood Eubanks. "At Rest". Footstone: "Mother". Row 10-4. Another view.
42. Eubanks, Rom P.   (b. 5 Oct 1881 - d. 17 Feb 1973)
Husband of Minnie B. Eubanks. Double headstone w/white field stones. Row 6-3. Another view.
43. Eubanks, W. C. "Luther"   (b. 9 Jun 1880 - d. 10 Jun 1940)
Flat. Row 10-18.
44. Eubanks, Walker   (b. 27 Jun 1884 - d. 23 Jan 1964)
Husband of Bessie King Eubanks. Son of Charles Eubanks. Flat. Footstone: Father. Row 10-7. Another view.
45. Herndon, Melinda Louise   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
No marker found. Burial reported by John R. Herndon, her great-grandson. Location said to be near the foot of Ed and Lottie Council's graves.
46. Hilliard, George William   (b. 15 Jan 1882 - d. 26 Apr 1912)
Husband of Sarah E. (Cooper) (Hilliard) White. Son of Jim and Maggie Hilliard. "Hope" on top of headstone. "At Rest in Jesus" on bottom of headstone. Pedestal. Footstone: "G.W.H". 2 graves surrounded by grey cinder blocks. Row 9-8.
47. Hilliard, Lynn M.   (b. 22 Sep 1911 - d. 9 Mar 1984)
Husband of Virginia S. Hilliard. "Together Forever" "Book of Life". Double headstone. Footstone: LMH. Row 10-13.
48. Hilliard, Virginia S.   (b. 2 Aug 1911 - d. 1 Jul 2007)
Wife of Lynn M. Hilliard. "Together Forever" "Book of Life". Double headstone. Footstone: "LMH". Row 10-14.
49. Johnson, Jane Anne   (b. 24 Apr 1934 - d. 14 Aug 1942)
"Sister". Flat. Row 6-7. Another view.
50. King, Dora Hackney   (b. 1 May 1855 - d. 18 Feb 1933)
Wife of Faddy K. King. Flat. Row 10-10.
51. King, Faddy K.   (b. 20 Apr 1861 - d. 27 Dec 1936)
Husband of Dora Hackney King. Flat. Footstone: "Father". Row 10-8.
52. Morris, Harvey   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Son of Minnie Morris. Flat. Combined stone w/mother. Row 3-2.
53. Morris, Minnie   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Flat. Footstone: Mother. Combined stone w/son Harvey. Row 3-1.
54. Phillips, Lou Annah Dismuke   (b. 29 Feb 1872 - d. 15 Apr 1918)
Wife of Norman Phillips. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord". Footstone: "LADP". Row 5-11.
55. Phillips, Norman   (b. 23 Nov 1865 - d. 24 Feb 1924)
Husband of Lou Annah Dismuke Phillips. "His life was given in service for the Lord". Footstone: NP. Row 5-10.
56. Poe, Lena R. (Hearn)   (b. 23 Sep 1868 - d. 22 Apr 1902)
"Wife of A. K. Poe. Daughter of A. G. and E. J. Hearn." "She hath done what she could". Footstone: "LRP". Row 6-12. Another view.
57. Riddle, Henry C.   (b. 12 Sep 1889 - d. 18 Feb 1901)
"Gone to be an angel". Surrounded w/marble stones. Footstone: "HCR". Row 10-12.
58. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 5-5.
59. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 7-11.
60. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 7-10.
61. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone marker w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 5-12.
62. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone marker. Row 10-9.
63. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone marker w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 10-11.
64. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 11-1.
65. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 11-2.
66. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 7-12.
67. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone marker. Row 6-8
68. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 11-3.
69. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 3-8
70. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 6-9
71. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 6-10
72. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 8-5.
73. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone marker w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 9-6.
74. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 6-13
75. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 8-4.
76. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone marker w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 8-3.
77. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 4-2
78. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 7-13.
79. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 6-11
80. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone marker w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 9-5.
81. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers. Row 5-4.
82. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone marker w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 8-2.
83. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 5-6.
84. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone marker w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 5-8.
85. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone marker w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 5-9.
86. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Field stone markers w/plot surrounded by stones. Row 5-7.
87. Whitaker, Bernist Elwood   (b. 28 Dec 1908 - d. 11 Jul 1989)
Husband of Dorothy (Campbell) Whitaker. "Not my will, but Thine be done". Double headstone w/scalloped granite curbing. Row 7-4.
88. Whitaker, Carolyn Dodson   (b. 8 Jun 1942 - d. Reserved)
Wife of Jerry Wesley Whitaker; "Wed July 11, 1971." Another view.
89. Whitaker, Charles Earl   (b. 6 Jun 1944 - d. Reserved)
Husband of Laura Guinn Whitaker. "In Loving Memory". Row 6-2.
90. Whitaker, Dorothy (Campbell)   (b. 26 Dec 1914 - d. 12 Dec 2003)
Wife of Bernist Elwood Whitaker. "Not my will, but Thine be done". Double headstone w/scalloped granite curbing. Row 7-5.
91. Whitaker, Horton E.   (b. 13 Jul 1937 - d. 25 Jun 2006)
Husband of Loris B. Whitaker. "Precious Lord Take My Hand." Row 7-3.
92. Whitaker, Jerry Wesley   (b. 13 Jul 1947 - d. 29 Sep 2005)
Double headstone with wife Carolyn Dotson; "Wed July 11, 1971"; footstone: "Father"; Row 2-1. Another view.
93. Whitaker, Jessie H.   (b. 12 Apr 1900 - d. 7 Jul 1907)
Son of Sam H. and Mary Lorena (Eubanks) Whitaker. "At Rest". Flat. Row 7-7.
94. Whitaker, Laura Guinn   (b. 16 Oct 1941 - d. 13 Jan 2024)
Wife of Charles Earl Whitaker (marker shows no date of death); "In Loving Memory" Row 6-2. Another view.
95. Whitaker, Loris B.   (b. 30 Mar 1941 - d. 12 Jul 2008)
Wife of Horton E. Whitaker. "Precious Lord Take My Hand." Row 7-2.
96. Whitaker, Margaret   (b. 7 Apr 1838 - d. 3 Aug 1916)
"At Rest". Flat. Row 7-6.
97. Whitaker, Mary Lorena (Eubanks)   (b. 17 Mar 1873 - d. 28 Dec 1948)
Wife of Sam H. Whitaker. Daughter of Charles Eubanks; Mother of Bernist Elwood Whitaker, Alma (Whitaker) Campbell, James D. Whitaker. "At Rest". Footstone: "MLW". Row 7-9.
98. Whitaker, Sam H.   (b. 4 Jun 1871 - d. 31 Aug 1906)
Husband of Mary Lorena (Eubanks) Whitaker. Father of Bernist Elwood Whitaker, Alma (Whitaker) Campbell, James D. Whitaker. "At Rest". Footstone: "SHW". Row 7-8.
99. Whitaker, Timothy Elwood   (b. 25 Jun 1959 - d. 17 May 2016)
Row 7-1
100. White, Sarah E. Cooper Hilliard   (b. 29 Feb 1885 - d. 26 Apr 1938)
"Wife of George W. Hilliard and J. T. White." "At Rest". Pedestal. Footstone: "SEW". 2 graves surrounded by grey cinder blocks. Row 9-7.
101. Womble, Amy A.   (b. 13 Nov 1966 - d. Reserved)
Wife of Dale R. Womble. "Our Father Which Art in Heaven." Row 5-1.
102. Womble, Arthur J.   (b. 20 Jul 1941 - d. Unknown)
Husband of Laverne E. Womble. "In God's Care". Flat, double headstone reported in 1995 was not found in 2025. Row 12.
103. Womble, Caitlin Michelle   (b. 4 Jun 1996 - d. 24 Nov 1996)
Triple headstone with Pearly London Womble & Leone Laverne Womble. Row 10-1. Another view.
104. Womble, Dale R.   (b. 9 Apr 1963 - d. 16 Oct 2000)
Husband of Amy A. Womble. "Our Father Which Art in Heaven." Row 5-1.
105. Womble, Leona Laverne   (b. 9 May 1946 - d. 17 Mar 1993)
Triple headstone with Pearly London Womble & Leona Laverne Womble. Row 10-3. Laverne E. Womble, reported in 1995 to share a flat double headstone with husband Arthur J. Womble in Row 12. That marker was not located in 2025. Another vie
106. Womble, Pearly London   (b. 13 Jan 1975 - d. 4 Jun 1996)
Triple headstone with Pearly London Womble & Leona Laverne Womble. Row 10-2. Another view.