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Marked only by Bois d’Arc posts, this grave is alone next to the western fence of the Wilks Cemetery. During the disinterment, this grave was found to be empty. We had thought It possibly the grave of Alvie Wilks, granddaughter of Betty & Milton Wilks, who died at age 6 or 7, the tragic victim of a fire. Her death certificate indicates she was buried in the Wilks Cemetery, and there is no other marker that might be hers. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

Earth has one pure spirit less, Heaven one inmate more

Cora Wilks, daughter of Florence & Milton Wilks, age 2.5 months. Cora’s grave is at the southern end of a line of Wilks graves running slightly northeast. Her grandparents, Thomas and Margaret Wilks, rest in the center of this line. Their son, Milton, and members of his family, lie to the south of Thomas. Son, Newton, and his family members lie to the north of Margaret. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

A loving wife and mother dear, by loving hands is buried here

Florence Wilks, second wife of Milton Wilks, mother of Cora Wilks, age 27. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

Though lost to sight, to memory dear

Milton Wilks, son of Thomas and Margaret Wilks, age 66. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

Weep not for me for I am at rest

Betty Wilks, first wife of Milton Wilks, age 33. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

My little tongue is praising God in Heaven

Emsey Wilks, son of Betty & Milton Wilks, who died just a few days before his 1st birthday. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

Of such is the kingdom of Heaven

Noah Wilks, son of Betty & Milton Wilks, age 6 months. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

Baby sleeps sweetly here

Infant Son, son of Betty & Milton Wilks, who entered and exited this realm on the same day. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

I hope to meet my loved ones

Thomas Adam Wilks, age 71. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

Sleep Mother while your children round you weep

Margaret J. Wilks, wife of Thomas Wilks, age 55. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

Budded on earth to bloom in heaven

Fredrick Wilks, son of Mary & Newton Wilks, age 14 months. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

Gone to rest

Elzia N. Wilks, son of Mary & Newton Wilks, 21 months old. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

Weep not Papa and Mama for me, for I am waiting in Heaven for thee

Charles Jefferson Wilks, son of Mary & Newton Wilks, age 8.5. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

A loving husband and father dear, a faithful friend lies buried here

Newton Wilks, son of Thomas & Margaret Wilks, age 45. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

Marked by funeral home stake only

Mary Wilks, wife of Newton Wilks, age 76. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

In my father's house are many mansions

The Family of Martin G. and Susan C. Cagle, commemorated by this lovely monument, lie in a line parallel to, and to the east of the Wilks family graves. The graves of Martin & Susan are marked by the monument. JHC lies to the south of the monument, MSC, SHH, ESC, and MVC lie to the north. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.

Bonham Gravesite

Perhaps one quarter of a mile to the west and on the opposite of the road from the Wilks Cemetery lies the marker dedicated to: Charity, Wife of David Bonham, Born 1812, Died, Dec 14, 1865, and Louisa A. Dau. of J. & P.E. Bonham, Born Apr 18, 1864, Died Jan 24, 1866. Photo by Wanda Holmes Oliver.