Memorial inscriptions - surnames beginning with A - C

The number against each surname below can be found on the churchyard plan by clicking on the download icon at the foot of this page

Many of the gravestones are very worn and it has not yet been possible to give full inscriptions but we are still working on them! Where just a number or word is illegible, questions marks have been used. Otherwise ‘more inscription’ shows that we have more to do.

19 Adams, John & Catherine

Sacred to the memory of John Adams who died Nov 15 1838 aged 80 years. Also of Catherine his wife who died Nov 29 1838 aged 82 years

17  Akehurst, Martha Ann

In loving memory of Martha Ann beloved wife of S H Akehurst who died June 25 1872 aged 30 years

So he giveth his beloved No pain, no care, no sorrow.

Shall rest in peace and wake to see their Saviour’s face tomorrow

3  Ashby, Lucy Eveline

In loving memory of Lucy Eveline beloved wife of Frank Ashby and second daughter of Charles and Louisa Haylock of this parish who passed away Sept 4th 1922 aged 31 years

Dearly loved and mourned by all. She trusted and was not afraid

81 Badcock, Charlotte Amelia & William Alfred

In memory of Charlotte Amelia Badcock who passed away Aug 31 1900. Also William Alfred Badcock late of

Camberwell London brother of the above who entered into rest Dec 12 1900

20  Badcock, Elizabeth

In memory of Elizabeth Badcock died Jan 5 1812 aged 69 years

102  Barren, Agnes

In loving memory of Henry William Sell died 29 October 1885 aged 53

Also Elizabeth his wife died 18 May 1892 aged 66

Also Agnes Barren her daughter died 7 February 11876 aged 21

3  Bateman, Bertram Percy

In loving memory of Bertram Percy Bateman born 20 Aug 1873 died 27 June 1882

18  Beamont, James

Sacred to the memory of James Beamont who died March 21 1872 aged 52 years

It is not death to die To leave this weary road and midst the brotherhood on high to

be at home with God Blessed are the dead which lie with the Lord

79  Black, Jack

In loving memory of Jack the beloved husband of Edith Irene Black who died 6th Dec 1919 aged 39 years

115  Bull, Christopher

In loving memory of Christopher Bull 29th Jan 1941 – 28th Dec 2014

103  Bye, Sidney George, Mary & James William

In ever loving memory of Sidney George Bye the dearly beloved son of James and Mary Bye who passed away suddenly

on 17 March 1923 aged 16 years

‘more inscription’ 

Also Mary ‘beloved wife of James Bye  who passed away April 2nd 1945 aged 67 years

I know that my redeemer liveth

Also James William Bye died 5 October 1962 aged 86 years

‘more inscription’ 

70  Chapman, Hannah

In memory of Hannah affectionate wife of Edward Chapman died 23 April 1844

105  Cheley, Thomas S, Mary Elizabeth & Ethel

In loving memory of Thomas S Cheley who entered into rest May 21st 1924 aged 81 years

So he giveth his beloved sleep

Also Mary Elizabeth the beloved wife of the above born Sept 15 1850 died June 24 1938

Also in loving memory of Ethel their daughter who died Nov 26 1974 aged 91 years

33  Compton, George & Hannah

To the memory of the Rev George Compton for 26 years Pastor of the Baptist Church of this Place who

departed this life October 22nd 1822 aged 62 years

Also Hannah his wife who departed this life 12 June 1826 aged 71 years

107 Covell, Sarah Ann & Nash, Charles

In ever loving memory of my dear mother Sarah Ann the beloved wife of John Covell who died February 5th 1911 aged 82 years

Also of Charles Nash son of the above who died in Canada aged 56 years

108  Covill, Arthur John & Minnie Smith

In loving memory of Arthur John beloved son of John and Sarah Covill who dies May 2nd 1887 aged 33 years

Also Minnie Smith daughter who died March 31st 1888 aged 20 years

109  Covill, John

In loving memory of John beloved husband of Sarah Covill who died Dec 4 1881 aged 56 years

99  Cowell, Edith Anne & Walter John

In loving memory of Edith Annie the beloved wife of Walter J Cowell who departed this life 19th July 1920 in her 53rd year

Until the day break and the shadows flee away

Also of Walter John Cowell who passed away on 17th April 1949 aged 79 years