Forgotten 170 Year Old Graveyard Is Frozen In Time! Bethel Baptist Graveyard

Join Cecil and me as we delve into the historic woods of Schley County, Georgia, where we uncover a seemingly forgotten church graveyard. This cemetery is a treasure trove of history, showcasing incredible iron fences, magnificent monuments, and the rare ruins of a grave house.

Among the many graves, we explore the resting places of notable families, including the Athon, Easom, Grantham, Holloway, Jones, Rees, Singletary, Slappey, Stewart, Stuckey, and Twillie families. Notable burials include Joseph Athon (1797 – 1870), Martha Taylor Grant Athon (1812 – 1884), Mattie V. Athon (1871 – 1879), Rufus A. Athon (1872 – 1888), A.J. Easom (d. 1886), Albertus Joel Holloway (1860 – 1907), Simpson Jordan Holloway (1815 – 1883), and George Washington Slappey (1830 – 1893).

Experience the stories and connections of these families as we piece together the past and uncover the history preserved in this remarkable cemetery. The journey takes us through a serene landscape where history and nature converge, revealing the enduring legacy of those who came before us.