Mt. Hermon Church celebrates 125 years
First grave at Mt. Hermon Cemetery
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The first grave at Mt. Hermon Cemetery was created when a family traveling by wagon train on the White River Trace lost a young child to illness. The heartbroken mother asked Hezekiah Skiles if the child could be buried on his land under a cedar tree on the side of a hill. The tree and grave exist to this day.
The Jones and their descendants
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Foster Jones, right, and Allison Lewis visited the resting place of their ancestors Joshua and Elizabeth Jones, who lived five generations earlier. The two were born in 1778 and 1780 respectively and have the oldest marked graves at Mt. Hermon Cemetery.
The new cross at Mt. Hermon
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To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the church, Pastor Gaye Lynn Blankenship, left, thought they should build a cross instead of just buying one. Ryan Parker, right, helped install the brand new cross created by local artisan Jackie Hobson.
Leaders of faith at Mt. Hermon
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Methodist Reverend Lynn Dyke, left, Mt. Hermon Pastor Gaye Lynn Blankenship and former Mt. Hermon Pastor Kirby Holbrook share a moment Saturday.
Dennis Skiles singing
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Dennis Skiles and Wayne Southards singing
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Wayne Southards, right, surprised Dennis Skiles by coming onstage to help him sing the second verse of “Star of Bethlehem.” Skiles is a descendant of original cemetery benefactor Hezekiah Skiles. Southards visited all the way from Nashville, where he performs with the group The Expedition Show.
The Skiles Family
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Descendants of Mt. Hermon Cemetery founder Hezekiah Skiles. From left, Edith Skiles, Liz Humphrey, Summer Skiles, Mary Ann Skiles and Darrell Skiles.
Members of the Mt. Hermon 125th Anniversary Committee
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The five members of the Mt. Hermon 125 Anniversary Committee. Back row, from left, Charleen Turner, Travis Turner and Wilma Ramsey. Front, Teresa Tyree and Laken Ramsey.
Dale Skiles sharing memories of Mt. Hermon past
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Jimmy Cotner surprises with a gift
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Wayne Southards singing
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Pastor Gaye Lynn Blankenship
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Danny Wilson celebrates 125 years
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A packed house at Mt. Hermon
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First grave at Mt. Hermon Cemetery
- Andrew Sheeley
The first grave at Mt. Hermon Cemetery was created when a family traveling by wagon train on the White River Trace lost a young child to illness. The heartbroken mother asked Hezekiah Skiles if the child could be buried on his land under a cedar tree on the side of a hill. The tree and grave exist to this day.
The Jones and their descendants
- Andrew Sheeley
Foster Jones, right, and Allison Lewis visited the resting place of their ancestors Joshua and Elizabeth Jones, who lived five generations earlier. The two were born in 1778 and 1780 respectively and have the oldest marked graves at Mt. Hermon Cemetery.
The new cross at Mt. Hermon
- Andrew Sheeley
To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the church, Pastor Gaye Lynn Blankenship, left, thought they should build a cross instead of just buying one. Ryan Parker, right, helped install the brand new cross created by local artisan Jackie Hobson.
Dennis Skiles and Wayne Southards singing
- Andrew Sheeley
Wayne Southards, right, surprised Dennis Skiles by coming onstage to help him sing the second verse of “Star of Bethlehem.” Skiles is a descendant of original cemetery benefactor Hezekiah Skiles. Southards visited all the way from Nashville, where he performs with the group The Expedition Show.
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