C001 [Above the entrance door inside the porch] 1853/ A grant of £60 towards the/ re-pewing/ of this church was made by the/ Incorporated Society for promoting/ the enlargement , building and repair/ing of churches and Chapels on the/ expressed and acknowledged condition/ that 138[sic] seats should be reserved/ for the use of the poorer inhabitants/ of this parish for ever, such seats/ being distinguished by the numbers/ 1 to 18 both/ inclusive/ Charles Darby READE BA Rector
C002 [Small brass plate on the organ] Donated by Mrs Vera HENDERSON and dedicated to her memory/ 1997
C003 [White tablet on west wall] To the glory of God and in memory of/ James WEBSTER/ parish clerk of Stow Bedon/ for 31 years 1886 – 1917/ born 19th Dec 1853 died 17th Sepr 1917/ R.I.P.
West side: To the glory of God/ and in loving and grateful memory of/ J W CATOR/ E C CLARKE/ W CLARKE/ M T CRACKNELL/ S J CRAWFORD/ B DOWNES/ J J HARVEY/ H KNIGHTS/ A MERTON/ C J PARNELL/ who gave their lives for King and/ country in the Great War/ 1914 – 1919/ In sacred sleep they lie/ say not that the brave die
South side: The honoured returned/ H ANDREWS/ E W BAILEY/ W J BROWN/ G B COPSEY/ B CORLEY/ H CORLEY/ A F DAVEY/ A H DAVEY/ C DAVEY/ J W DAVEY/ C D DENNIS/ G DOWNES/ W J DOWNES/
North side: The honoured returned/ H GOODBODY/ I GOODBODY/ W L J LAYT/ T LING/ E H B OVERTON/ G H OVERTON/ H PANNELL/ C A PEMBERTON/ F PENDALL/ J W SADD/ L G SAVOURY/ A J WARREN/ J W WATMOUGH/ F WYER
In the churchyard
The following grave stones are numbered according to a chart prepared by Mrs Gillian Machorton in 2005. Any additional stones have been given the number of the nearest numbered stone with additional reference added after the decimal point.
All stones are headstones unless otherwise shown
The dotted line indicates that a fresh north to south row
is begun
Additional information added from elsewhere (eg from burial
register = BR) is shown in [square brackets]
The first row starts beside the entrance gate at the north east corner of the churchyard
1 Jessie John CATOR died 23 Mar 1983 aged 83
Evelyn Mary CATOR died 13 Jun 1985 aged 82 [BR says both of
Breckles]
2 In loving memory of/ our dear dad/ John CATOR/ who fell asleep August 5th 1939/ aged 67 years [BR says of Attleborough]/ also/ Maud Elizabeth CATOR/ wife of the above/ who fell asleep July 21st 1959/ aged 81 years/ Rest in peace
3 [Headstone and kerb] George Frederick HUNT died 14 Feb
1977 aged 85
Alice Edith HUNT died 12 Sep 1980 aged 86
4 Hubert Morris HUNT died 22 May 1979 aged 58
James William (Jim) HUNT died 22 Mar 2001 aged 84 [BR says
of Attleborough]
5 George William BANHAM died 20 Apr 1982 aged 66 [BR says
of Rockland]
Audrey Mary BANHAM died 22 Feb 1983 aged 60 [BR says of
Shropham]
6 [Flower container] William HUNT died 2 Nov 1983 aged 89
7 Victor Harold SMITH died 12 Feb 1986 aged 82 [BR says of Attleborough]
7.1 Sarah Ann Ethel STONE died 31 Jul 1986 aged 77
Ernest Phoenix STONE died 12 Jan 1993 aged 89 [BR says of
Attleborough]
8 Elsie E[sther] SAUNDERS died 26 Feb 1991 aged 77
Herbert C[ecil] SAUNDERS died 14 Dec 1999 aged 86 [BR says
of Great Ellingham]
8.1 In/ loving memory of/ Russell John CATOR/ died 22 Aug 1995/ aged 65 years [BR says of Breckles]/ beloved only child of Jessie and Evelyn CATOR/ Now re-united/ A life fulfilled caring for others
8.2 John Frederick HUNT died 7 Feb 1994 aged 75
Ruby Ivy HUNT died 25 Oct 1995 aged 69 [BR says both of
Watton]
8.3 Delcis Irene ALEXANDER died 22 August 2004 aged 82 [BR says of Hemsby]
9 [Small cross] In memory of Verna M[abel] HUNTER/ died New Years Day 1983/ Fondest love [BR says aged 52]
10 Sacred/ in the memory of/ John WHITING/ died 31 January 1830/ aged 83 years/ also Catharine his wife/ died 2nd February 1831/ aged 78 years/ Come unto me all ye that labour and are/ heavy laden and I will give you rest
11 In memory of/ John BALLS/ died May 15th 1826/ aged 96 years/ also/ Mary his wife/ died Novr 2nd 1841/ aged 88 years
12 In/ memory of/ William THURLING/ who died Nov 19th 1873/ aged 70 years/ also Elizabeth/ his wife/ died April 18th 1874/ aged 76 years
13 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Maria CORLEY/ who died Augst 19th/ 1882/ aged 64 yearsd/ also of/ Elizabeth THURLING/ daughter of the above/ who died Augst 29th/ 1877/ aged 26 years/ Sleeping in Jesus
14 In memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ Jesse HAYSTED/ who died/ Decbr 11th 1875/ aged 57 years/ Let everything that hath breath/ praise the Lord
15 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary Ann daur of/ Benjamin and/ Mary Ann LAND/ died Decr 10th 1840/ aged 8 years and/ six months/ Suffer the little children to come/ unto me and forbid them not for of/ such is the Kingdom of Heaven
16 In memory of/ Mary the wife of/ Benjamin H LAND/ died May 4th 1886/ aged 25 years/ Beneath this stone lies buried here/ a loving wife and tender mother dear/ her loss is great to those she left behind/ but[?] hope in Heaven great comfort to find
17 In memory of/ Judith LAND/ the wife of Robt LAND/ who died Feb 7 1801/ aged 57 years
18 In memory of/ Lydia the wife of/ Robt LAND/ who died April 6th 1788/ in the 37 year of her age
19 In memory of/ Abigail [?] of/ Robert LAND/ who departed this life/ January ye 9th 1784/ aged 68 years/ In memory of/ Robert LAND/ who departed this life/ October the / 1779
20 Loving[?] memories of/ Benjamin LAND/ who died Sep 1 1776/ aged 25 years
21 In memory of/ Mary LAND/ who departed this life/ June ye 23 1755/ aged 64 years
22 In/ memory of/ Sophia SPARKHALL/ who died/ June 10th 1872/ aged 76 years/ In thee O Lord do I put my trust
23 In/ memory of Benjamin SPARKHALL/ who died/ Nov 22nd 1868/ aged 72 years/ Prepare to meet thy God
24 In memory of/ Sarah wife of/ James RICHARDSON/ who died Augst 3rd 1831/ aged 58 [BR says 52] years/ How e’er afflicted and distrest/ dear weary mortals here find rest
25 Sacred to the/ memory of/ John OSBORN/ who died/ February 22nd/ 1835/ aged 89 years/[4 lines not readable] Mary wife of/ John OSBORN/ who died Jan/ 5th 1825/ aged 78 years/ [2 lines not readable]
26 In memory of/ George OSBORN/ son of John and/ Mary OSBORN/ who died May ye 6 1780/ aged 23 years
27 In memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ Abraham
MARGETSON/ who died 1st August/ 1844/ aged 36 years/ also of/ one of
their children aged 3 years/ and 6 months
[Elizabeth buried 6 August 1844 with her son James on the
same day]
28 In memory of/ Maria/ daughter of/ James & Elizabeth/ OSBORNE/ who died Janry 24/ 1845/ aged 80 years
29 In memory of/ Charles/ son of/ Jas & Eth OSBOURNE/ who died 11 May/ 1848/ aged 30 years
30 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John son of/ James & Elizabeth/ OSBOURNE/ who died Nov 30th/ 1850/ aged 45 years
31 In/ loving memory/ of/ James FLETCHER/ who died April 8th/ 1896/ aged 67 years/ late of The Royal Artillery/ When I am dead my dearest/ sing no sad songs for me/ plant thou no laurels at my head/ nor dainty cypress tree/ be the green grass above me/ with showers and dew drops wet/ and if thou wilt remember/ and if thou wilt forget
32 In/ memory of/ Henry/ MILLS/ who died/ Aug 20 1868/ aged 85 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth Yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their labours/ Mary wife of/ Henry MILLS/ who died/ Decr 21 1837/ aged 79 years/ [3 lines not readable]
33.1 Charles Frederick NURSE died 15 Nov 1995 aged 93
Florence Mary NURSE died 24 Dec 2000 aged 93 [BR says of
Attleborough]
33 In loving memory/ Hope [Shirley Raymond] EARLE/ born 7 May 1924/ in Vancouver BC/ died 29 August 1986/ in Stow Bedon/ Safe journey
34 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Charles ASBY/ who died July 22nd/ 1781/ aged 52 years
35 In memory of/ Margaret/ wife of/ Henry HARRIS/ who died/ May 22/ 1838/ aged 86 years/ In memory of/ Henry HARRIS/ who died/ August 9/ 1844/ aged 95 years
36 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Elizabeth wife of/ Thomas [BR says CLARKE]/ who died Sept 19/ 1824/ aged [32] years
37 [Unreadable]
38 In memory of/ John CAB… / who departed this life/ May the 9 17 / aged years
39 In memory of/ Elizabeth BAREY/ died May ye 1 1801/ aged 74 years
40 In memory of/ Isaac NORTON/ who departed this life/ Feby 14th 1832/ aged 89 years/ late of Letton, farmer/ Here lies a man by all the good esteem’d/ because they prov’d him really what he seem’d/ If thou wou’dst be as highly priz’d as he/ [unreadable]
41 In memory of/ Elizth wife of/ Willm PHILLIPS/ who died May 24th/ 1824/ age 80/ years/ sacred to the/ memory of/ Willm PHILLIPS/ who died/ April 12th/ 1824th/ aged 73/ years
42 In/ memory of/ John Norton/ PHILLIPS/ who died March 5th/ 1862/ aged 73 years
43 In/ loving memory/ of/ Henry WEBSTER/ for many years clerk of this/ parish/ who departed this life/ Sepbr 1st 1864/ aged 53 years/ his end was peace/ also of Jemima/ the beloved wife of the above/ who departed this life/ Augst 10th 1887/ aged 75 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord/ hath taken away blessed/ be the name of the Lord
44 In/ loving memory/ of/ Henry Allan/ the beloved husband of/ Sarah [Ann] WEBSTER/ who departed this life/ October 30th 1892/ aged 42 years/ Precious in the sight of the Lord is/ the death of his saints Psalm CXVI. 15/ also of Sarah/ wife of the above/ who died Janry 20th 1906/ aged 54 years
45 In memory of/ Elizabeth wife of/ Jeremiah CANN/ who departed this life/ the 15th of November 1808/ in the 64th year of her age/ Let not my dear children weep/ once grieve for me or shed a tear/ for God he gave and sure he may/ when e’er he please to take away
46 In memory of/ Lettia wife of/ James GARWOOD/ died July
10th 1822/ aged 52 years/ O cruel death that would not spare/ a
loving wife and tender mother dear/ great was the loss to those she left behind/
but hope in Heaven eternal joys to find
[BR says Lettice GODDARD]
47 In memory of/ James GARWOOD/ who died/ 13 June/ 1841/
aged 79 years
[BR says James GODDARD]
48 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Margaret/ wife of/ Andrew WEBSTER/ who died Feb 18th/ 1846/ aged 76 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord/ hath taken away blessed be the/ name of the Lord
49 In/ memory of/ Andrew WEBSTER/ who died March 8th/ 1850/ aged 86 years/ Thou shalt call and I will answer thee thou/ wilt have a desire to the works of thine hands Job 14 c 15 v
50 In/ memory of/ Maria/ daughter of/ John & Jane BYE/ who died June 29th 1859/ aged 33 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
50.1 In/ memory of/ John BYE/ who died June 15th 1873/ aged 82 years
51 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas COOK/ who departed this life/ May 22nd 18[14]/ aged 80 years/ [4 lines unreadable] Mary his wife/ who departed this life/ October 8th 1781/ aged 74 years [2 lines unreadable]
52 In/ memory of/ James CANN/ who died/ March 25th 1876/ aged 65 years/ This humble stone thus witnesseth/ of his a Christian’s bright career/ all grace in life all peace in death/ he died in hope who lived in fear
Rows now confined to the north side of the church
53 In/ memory of/ Jesse Turner/ YOUNGMAN/ who died June 24/ 1854/ in the 55th year/ of his age [BR says of Westacre]/ also/ of/ Sarah/ his wife/ who died April 22/ 1858/ in the 55 year/ of her age
54 In/ memory of/ William/ YOUNGMAN/ died Febry 19th/ 1847/ aged 75 years/ 42 years resident/ school master/ & farmer/ of this parish
55 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ William GODDARD/ who died April 17th/ 1888/ aged 84 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord/ hath taken away blessed/ be the name of the Lord/ also of Elizabeth wife of/ William GODDARD/ who died January 6th/ 1899/ aged 83 years/ Not gone from memory/ not gone from love/ but gone to our Fathers/ home above
56 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Hannah [Sarah] CRACKNELL died May 26 1939 aged 74 years/ also of Thomas CRACKNELL died Dec 29 1950 aged 81 years/ Rest in peace
57 [Kerb said to be grave of Harry G CRACKNELL but no inscription found]
58 In/ memory of/ Ann LARGE/ eldest daughter of/ Ezekiel & H JOHNS/ who died Jan 31st 1832/ aged 5 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken/ away blessed be the name of the Lord/ Job 1 – 21
59 In memory of/ John SMITH/ who died/ August 24th/ 1825/ aged 72 years/ Sarah wife of/ John SMITH/ who died July 2nd/ 1799 aged 66 years
60 In/ memory of/ John STEDMAN/ who died Octbr 6th 1877/ aged 71 years/ also of Mary Ann West STEDMAN/ his wife/ who died Feb 24th 1891/ aged 91 years
61 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ William MUTEHAM/ who died June 4th/ 1897/ aged 76 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord/ hath taken away blessed/ be the name of the Lord/ also of/ Rebecca/ wife of the above/ who died June 1st 1907/ aged 84 years
62 In/ memory of/ William Hastings/ LARGE/ who died June 6th 1889/ aged 85 years
63 In/ memory of/ Robert LARGE/ who died May 6th/ 1859/ aged 49 years
64 In/ memory of Robert/ LARGE/ died Septr 21st/ 1843/ aged 70 years/ in/ memory of/ Susanna/ his wife/ died March 28th/ 1857/ aged 82 years
65 In/ memory of/ Ann Easter/ REYNOLDS/ daughter of/ Robert & Susanna LARGE/ died August 5th 1862/ aged 41 years [BR says aged 46 years]
66 In/ memory of/ Eliza/ daughter of/ Robert & Susanna/ LARGE/ who died March 20th/ 1869/ aged 55 years
67 In/ memory of/ Sarah Ann/ Manfield/ daughter of/ Robert & Susanna/ LARGE/ who died May 15th/ 1869/ aged 62 years
68 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary/ wife of/ Philip HEWITT/ who departed this life/ April 7th 1862/ aged 77 years
69 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Philip/ HEWETT/ who departed/ this life/ April 14th/ 1835/ aged 82 years
70 In loving memory of/ Florence/ dearly beloved wife of/ Horace James WEBSTER/ who died June 27th 1922/ aged 39 years [BR says of Rockland All Saints]/ Thy will be done
71 In loving memory of/ James WEBSTER/ for thirty one years clerk/ of this parish/ September 7th 1917/ aged 64 years/ also of Mary Ann/ his dearly beloved wife/ who died March 28th 1919/ aged 65 years
72 In loving memory of/ Alice Jane/ the beloved wife of/ Charles BUSH/ who died/ March 5th 1915/ aged 35 years/ Peace perfect peace
73 In loving memory of/ Frederick DEXTER/ who passed away April 27th 1915/ aged 68 years/ also of/ Harriett/ his beloved wife/ who passed away Sepbr 7th 1916/ aged 74 years [BR says of Watton]/ At rest in paradise
74 There is but a step between me and death In/ loving memory of/ Walter Ernest/ son of/ Frederick & Harriett DEXTER/ who was taken from us very/ suddenly on the night of/ Sunday Novr 20th 1898/ aged 21 years/ His time was come to leave his earthly home/ we one and all do for our lov’d one mourn/ we mourn the loss of him we can’t recall/ who died lamented and beloved by all
75 At rest/ In loving memory/ of/ John Frederick RUSSELL/ who died 9th August 1927/ in his 68th year/ also of/ Florence/ his beloved wife/ who passed away August 10th 1941/ aged 81 years
76 In loving memory of/ Susannah BOND/ who died/ March 22nd 1914/ aged 55 years/ Nothing in my hand I bring/ simply to thy cross I cling
76.1 George William Arthur ROWE died 1995 aged 80
Here is gravel path
Now recommencing on the south side of the church at the south east corner
77 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William WEBSTER/ who died/ August 4 1827/ aged 83 years/ Sarah WEBSTER/ who died/ January 8 1827/ aged 76 years/ Weep not for us our children dear/ while you on Earth remain/ the Lord of Hosts protect you all
78 In memory of/ William WEBSTER/ who died age 51
79 In memory of/ Mary wife of/ John WEBSTER/ died Nov 30 1835/ aged 79 years
80 Sacred/ to the memory/ of/ Frances/ Philip/ SMITH/ died Febry/ 18th 1862/ aged 76 years/ Philip/ SMITH/ who died/ Decbr 30th/ 1864/ aged 87 years
81 In/ memory of/ John SMITH/ died April 27th/ 1871/ aged 49 years [BR says of Brandon, Suffolk]
82 [Body stone close to church wall not readable]
85 [Headstone and iron railing] In memory of/ Benjamin the son of Thos & Judith ELDRED/ died Febry 18th 1795/ in the 17 year of his age
86 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ William OSBORN/ who
died Oct 4th/ 1892/ aged 66 years/ also of/ fourteen children/
Blessed are the dead/ which die in the Lord
[The burials of 12 Osborn(e) infants have been found
John Alfred 30 Jul 1851 aged 1y4m. ; Walter
Robert 28 Dec 1851 aged 4 m
Phillis Ann 25 Apr 1857 aged 6m Rose
Mary 25.Jul 1857 aged 4 years
Amelia 25 Jan 1860 aged 4 months Arthur
William 14.Mar1861 aged 2y 9m
Jonathan Philip 02 Mar 1862 aged 5m Abigail Rebecca 08 Oct
1864 aged 5 m
Bertha Agnes 29 Jan 1866 6m Cecilia Jane 07
Feb 1868 aged 9m
Edgar 11 Dec 1869 aged 1 day Emma
Sarah 29 Aug 1873 aged 1 year
Mahala Osborne Woods 11 May 1848 aged 4 months may be another or perhaps one or two daughters lived long
enough to marry]
87 Sacred/ to the memory of/ James SMITH/ who died Octbr/ 18th 1828/ aged 57 years
88 In/ loving memory of/ John BULLEN/ died February 25th 1927/ aged 75 years/ Thy will be done
89 In/ loving memory of/ Mary Ann BROWN/ who died March 29th 1929/ aged 85 years/ Peace
91 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Daniel Thomas BULLEN/ who died Feb 26th 1951/ in his 105th year/ At rest [BR says of Carbrooke]
92 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ John Webster BULLEN/ who died April 17th 1962/ in his 90th year
Rows now continue to the west of the church and on north side of the churchyard
93 Ida Lilian ROOFE/ the beloved daughter of/ William ROOFE/ who died Novbr 2nd 1897/ aged 23 years/ Remember now thy Creator in the days/ of thy youth/ also of/ William ROOFE/ who died July 31st 1914/ aged 64 years [BR says of Rockland St Peter]/ In the midst of life we are in death/ and of/ Maria/ beloved wife & mother of the above/ who died August 19th 1924/ aged 69 years/ Peace perfect peace
94 In/ memory of/ Hannah BEALES/ who died/ Decbr 18th 1891/ aged 72 years
95 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ John S DENNIS/ born May 21st 1820/ died May 29th 1889/ Rest in the Lord and/ wait patiently for him
96 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Mary [A]nn DENNIS/ born April 4th 1839/ died Nov 1921/ Peace perfect peace [BR says of Shipdham, buried 19 Nov]
97 In/ loving memory of/ Henry George/ infant son of/ Walter & Elizabeth Mary KERRIDGE/ born Febry 27th/ died June 21st 1889/ In this world of sin and care/ Lord thou wouldst no longer leave him/ to thy meadow bright and fair/ lovingly thou didst receive him/ clothed in robes of spotless white/ now he dwells with thee in light
98 In loving memory of/ Arthur George/ the dearly beloved son of/ Arthur and Matilda RULE/ died March 9th 1913/ aged 9 years & 10 months/ Parents dear weep not for me/ because I died so young/ the fewer years the fewer sins/ God’s will it must be done
99 Remembrance/ In loving memory of/ my dearly beloved husband/ Arthur RULE/ who peacefully passed away/ Novbr 1st 1934/ aged 70 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also/ Charlotte M[atila] RULE/ died Jan 9th 1954/ aged 81 years [BR says of Norwich]/ Reunited
100 In loving memory of/ Alfred MILLS/ who died/ September 29th 1898/ aged 56 years/ The just shall live by faith Romans 1. 17. / also of/ Jane MILLS/ wife of the above/ who died/ February 22nd 1915/ aged 81 years
101 In loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ Robert MACROW/ who died Novr 30th 1897/ aged 50 years/ In the midst of life we are in death/ also Robert MACROW/ who died August 25th 1905/ aged 76 years/ Thy will be done
102 In loving memory/ of/ Mary Ann/ the dearly beloved wife of/ Mark WEBSTER/ who passed away May 21st 1913/ aged 59 years/ Rest in the Lord/ also of/ Mark WEBSTER/ who passed away Decbr 18 1933/ aged 81 years/ Abide with me
103 In/ memory of/ Isaac Layt/ CHAPMAN son of/ Sarah CHAPMAN/ who died Jan 24/ 1856/ aged 17 weeks [BR says 3 months]
104 In/ loving memory/ of/ George CHAPMAN/ who died/ March 5th 1860/ aged 58 [BR says 68] years/ His end was peace/ also of/ Rebecca his wife/ who died/ January 9th 1887/ aged 80 years/ For the trumpet shall sound and the/ dead shall be raised
105 In/ loving memory/ of/ John/ the only son of/ George & Rebecca/ CHAPMAN/ who died Febry 15th 1871/ aged 41 years/ In the midst of life we are in death
106 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William WEBSTER/ 22 years parish clerk/ of Stow Bedon/ died October 4th 1886/ aged 56 years/ also of/ Elizabeth WEBSTER/ wife of the above/ died Decbr 12th 1912/ aged 85 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
107 In loving memory/ of/ Pte Bertie DOWNES/ 3rd NFK Regiment/ the dearly beloved son of/ James & Alice DOWNES/ who died in Chichester Hospital/ Novbr 17th 1918/ aged 28 years/ He is not dead but sleepeth [BR says buried 19 Nov]
108 In/ memory of/ Eliza wife of/ John SAUNDERS/ who died Feby 19th 1890/ aged 68 years/ Day by day the voice saith come/ enter thine eternal home/ asking now if we can spare/ this dear soul it summons there
109 In/ memory of/ Maria wife of/ John SAUNDERS/ who died Aug 5th 1867/ aged 50 years/ Yea though I walk through the valley/ of the shadow of death I will fear/ no evil for thou art with me/ thy rod/ and thy staff they comfort me Psalm 23
110 In/ memory of/ John SAUNDERS/ who died May 8th 1898/ aged 84 years/ Come unto me all ye that/ labour and are heavy laden/ and I will give you rest
111 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Solomon KNIGHTS/ who died July 30th/ 1892/ aged 75 years/ The Lord will perfect that which concerneth/ me thy mercy O Lord endureth for ever/ forsake not the works of thine own hands
112 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Eleanor/ the beloved wife of/ Solomon KNIGHTS/ who died May 27th/ 1888/ aged 66 years/ When Christ who is our life/ shall appear there shall ye/ also appear with him in glory
113 Loving/ memories of/ a dear husband and father/ Bertram Allan LEWIS/ passed away 27th Feb 1988/ aged 64 years/ Kind and gentle in all his ways
114 In/ loving memory/ of/ Harriet CORLEY/ the dearly loved wife of/ George Smith CORLEY/ who departed this life/ March 12th 1919 [BR says aged 70 years]/ At rest/ also of/ George Smith CORLEY/ died February 6th 1921/ aged 80 years
115 [Cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ Ethel/ the beloved wife of/ William Arthur DENNIS/ died Novbr 3rd 1915 [BR says aged 32 years of Tasburgh]
116 In loving memory/ of/ Elizabeth SMITH/ who died August 22nd 1907/ aged 73 years/ also of/ Priscilla Warren LAND/ who died April 15th 1909/ aged 67 years/ Blessed are the pure in heart for/ they shall see God/ St Matt [Chapter 5] v8
117 [Coped stone] In memory of/ Henry SMITH/ who died April 12th 1871/ aged 67 years
118 [Headstone with cross and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Ellen Maud GODFREY/ youngest daughter of/ the Rev D R GODFREY/ rector of Stow Bedon/ born Sept 28th 1865/ died January 31st 1942/ In the midst of life we are in death
119 [Under tree] Mr Robert BILHAM’s/ family vault
[This is the only inscription. The BR suggests that only Robert BILHAM is buried there 19 April 1854]
120 In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Samuel J[acob] WEBSTER/ who died 17th Feb 1937/ aged 61 years/ At rest/ also of Sarah WEBSTER/ died 11th July 1958/ aged 82 years
121 In loving memory of/ Sarah/ the beloved wife of/ Samuel WEBSTER/ who died May 31st 1932/ aged 83 years/ She has gone the grave has received her/ Jesus has called her away/ The Lord has redeemed her/ from night to the splendour of day/ also of/ Samuel WEBSTER/ who died Sept 13th 1937/ aged 89 years/ Re-united
122 [Cross in kerb] In/ memory/ of/ Elizabeth Barror HALCOMB/ who died/ February 2nd 1907/ aged 85 years
123 [Body stone] In loving memory of/ William? Not readable
124 [Body stone] - - - April 12th/ 1863? died A-- 1865
125 [Cross in kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Margaretta/ wife of the late/ Daniel Race GODFREY MA/ and daughter of the late/ William HALCOMB Esq/ who died on February 5th 1909/ aged 88 years [BR says of New Buckenham]/ In God is my salvation and my glory the rock/ of my strength and my refuge is in God
126 [Body stone with cross lying on top] In memory of/ [Daniel Race GODFREY] [9] years rector of this parish who died [BR says of Snetterton, buried 17th September] 1894 aged 81 years/ I know whom I have believed/ Peace perfect peace Death shadowing us and ours/ Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers
126.1 In/ loving memory/ of/ Mary Florence GODFREY/ who died 31 Dec/ 1886/ aged 41 years/ So he giveth his/ beloved sleep
127.1 Reggie Mark WEBSTER died 17 Jan 2000 aged 88 [BR says
of Attleborough]
Doris Mary WEBSTER died 5 Sep 2000 aged 85
127 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ my dearest
husband/ Tyrell Mark WEBSTER JP/ died Nov 27th 1945/ aged 68 years/
In heavenly love abiding/ also of/ Edith Mary WEBSTER/ died April 5th
1955/ aged 78 years/ Re-united
[BR says both of Caston]
128 Marjorie Ellen WEBSTER died 1993
Arthur Samuel WEBSTER died 1996 [aged 78]
129 in/ loving memory of/ a dear mother/ Ellen Elizabeth/ HERRING died 2nd Aug 1955/ aged 87 years/ also my loving husband/ William Algar/ died 14th Feb 1964/ aged 73 years
130 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Dear Dad/ Robert LINSTEAD/ who fell asleep Sep 28th 1936/ aged 74 years/ also of Horace/ beloved son of above/ killed in action July 1916/ aged 19 years/ They rest in peace
131 [Kerb and headstone fallen face down] said to be Christine L SHEPPARD
132 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ John Henry DODMAN who died July 5th 1953 aged 72 years
133 [Kerb] In loving memory of my dear husband/ Albert Muteham TAYLOR who died August 8th 1956 aged 83 years/ Abide with me/ also of his wife Mary Ann Alice who died Sept 12th 1958 aged 80 years
134 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Migonette HARRIS/ passed away 25th December 1967/ aged 84 years [BR says of Hingham]
135 Bernard William WARREN 19 Feb 1984 aged 78
Ivy Florence died 11 Mar 2000 aged 92
136 Sidney R THORPE no inscription
137 [Cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ Ethel Elvina PARNELL/ died Nov 20th 1928/ aged 24 years/ Thy purpose Lord we cannot see/ but all is well that’s done by thee
138 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear wife/ Alice Maria SMITH/ who passed away Febry 6th 1943/ aged 32 years/ Until the day breaks and the shadows/ flee away
139 In/ memory of/ a dear friend/ August RANNU/ died 3rd May 1983/ aged 79 years
140 Hilda SCHOLFIELD no inscription
140 [Headstone and kerb] In memory of/ Peter WARNER/ my dear friend/ died 24th June 1964 aged 84 years
141 [Cross] In ever loving memory of/ John Crawford TROTTER MA/ rector of this parish 1931 – 1937/ who fell asleep Jan 23rd 1937/ aged 57 years/ The Lord bless thee and keep thee/ Numbers 6 C 24 v
142 [Headstone and kerb] In/ grateful memory/ of/ a wondrous mother/ Annie TROTTER/ 1890 – 1969 [BR says buried 16 Jan]/ wife of the Rev J C TROTTER/ also of Kathleen Anne/ daughter of the above/ who died on 21 February 1975/ aged 3[9] years [BR says of Gorlston]
143 In loving memory of/ Charles Herbert George SMITH/ who died 30th June 1962/ aged 60 years/ Peace perfect peace
144 In loving memory of/ Charles Harold SMITH/ died March 26th 1965/ aged 84 years/ God giveth his beloved sleep
145 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth Ellen SMITH/ beloved wife of/ Charles Harold SMITH/ died August 7th 1978/ aged 95 years/ Re-united
146 Alfred THORPE no inscription
147 Doris THORPE no inscription
148 In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Frances Mabel SMITH/ died 4th July 1966 aged 59
149 In loving memory/ of/ Margaret Mary BOLDEROW/ a dear wife and mother/ born 13 Apr 1884/ died 8 May 1967 [BR says of Attleborough]/ Safe in the arms of Jesus/ also her husband/ Frederick William/ died Sept 20th 1979/ aged 91 years/ For ever with the Lord
150 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Lily MEEHAN/ who died Nov 26th 1970/ aged 85 years
151 In/ loving memory of/ a dear husband & father/ Ellis James DOVE/ who died June 11th 1981/ aged 67 years
151 Rachel LAYT no inscription
Wilfred L LAYT
152 Georgina MANSFIELD no inscription
153 John MANSFIELD no inscription
157 In loving memory/ of/ Charles CORLEY/ who died May 1st 1931/ aged 72 years/ also of/ Harriet Maria CORLEY wife of the above/ who died Novbr 19th 1932/ aged 74 years/ Blessed are the dead which die/ in the Lord from henceforth/ yea saith the spirit that they/ may rest from their labours
159 In/ loving memory of/ Violet I D ANDREWS /11-4-1899 – 30-7-1968/ It is well with them. That love God
160 In memory of/ my dearly beloved husband Henry ANDREWS/ who passed away May 15th 1835 aged 87 years
161 Ella Maud LAKE died 2 Feb 1992 aged 80
Robert James LAKE died 20 Sep 2000 aged 90 [BR says of
Ashill]
162 Noel Raymond LEE died 27 Jun 1981 aged 59
164 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ Terence Raymond NURSE/ departed this life/ Feb 22nd 1960/ aged 30 years
165 In loving memory of/ Thomas Travers/ LAKE/ fatefully called home/ 5 October 1964/ aged 16/ Into the sunshine
166 [Headstone and kerb] Pamela Joy NURSE died 23 Jan 1972 aged 19
167 [Headstone and kerb] Emily Hannah SMITH died 17 Nov 1973 aged 70 [BR says of Caston] Reginald Hector SMITH died 22 Jul 1988 aged 93 [BR says of Watton]
168 Sylvia May NURSE died 8 Jan 1987 aged 55
168.1 Peter LAYT 1949 – 2003
168.2 Duncan LEYS 1897 - 1990
The remainder of the rows are to the west of the church and on the south side of the churchyard
169 Ian Duncan MACHORTON died 8 Aug 1990 aged 67
170 Alfred John PENFOLD died 1993 aged 85
Gillian [Grahame] PENFOLD died 2000 aged 85 [BR says of
Attleborough]
171 In loving memory of/ Alfred/ the beloved husband of/ Mary THORPE/ who died June 17th 1914/ aged 61 years/ Here a while they must be parted/ and the flesh its Sabbath keep/ waiting in the holy stillness/ wrapt in sleep
172 Arthur William George SAVORY died 4 Feb 1989 aged 65
173 [Small cross. Little of the inscription remains] also of Norah/ born December 17 1893/ died January 20th 1894 [BR says WELLINGHAM]
174 [Body stone] JARY [the only word readable] [Possibly Ann JARY buried 28 April 1824 aged 53 years??]
175 [Body stone] In/ loving memory of/ Thomas JARY/ who departed this life/ Dec 12th 1867/ aged 90 years
176 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ James/ TILFORD/ the beloved/ husband of/ Eliza TILFORD/ who died/ April 9th 1875/ aged 31 years [BR says of Mayfair, Middlesex]/ Be ye therefore ready also/ for the son of man cometh at/ an hour when ye think not/ Luke 12 40/ Eliza/ TILFORD/ the beloved/ wife of/ James TILFORD/ who died/ May 28th 1932/ aged 87 years [BR says of Watton]/ Yea though I walk through the/ valley of the shadow of death/ I will fear no evil for thou art/ with me thy rod and thy staff/ they comfort me Psalm 23
177 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ James Henry/ TILFORD/ the eldest and dearly/ beloved son of/ James & Eliza TILFORD who died Nov 2nd 1874/ aged 8 years and 4 months/ Safe in the arms of Jesus/ safe on his gentle breast/ safe from the World’s temptations/ sweetly his soul doth rest [BR says of Buxton, Norfolk]
178 In/ memory of/ Maria Garners/ DRAKE/ daughter of/ Philip & Mary A DRAKE/ died Decbr 4th 1856/ aged 15 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath/ taken away blessed be the name/ of the Lord/ Job 1 – 21
179 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Wallis/ John GARNER/ who died 30 March/ 1849/ aged 75 years/ Sacred/ to the memory of/ John/ GARNER/ who died 22 April/ 1845/ aged 73 years
180 In/ loving memory/ of/ Mary Ann/ wife of/ Philip DRAKE/ who departed this life/ March 25th 1886/ aged 72 years/ and all wept and bewailed her/ but Jesus said weep not she is/ not dead but sleepeth/ Had he asked us well we know/ we should cry O spare this blow/ yes with streaming tears should say/ Lord we love her let her stay/ But the Lord doth nought amiss/ and since he hath ordered this/ we have nought to do but still/ rest in silence on his will/ In/ loving memory/ of/ Philip DRAKE/ who departed this life/ July 26th 1886/ aged 73 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ I heard the voice of Jesus say/ come unto me and rest/ lay down thou weary one lay down/ thy head upon my breast/ I came to Jesus as I was/ weary and worn and sad/ I found in him a resting place/ and he hath made me glad
181 In/ loving memory/ of/ Thomas Garner DRAKE/ dearly beloved husband of/ Hortense DRAKE/ who died September 11th 1900/ aged 51 years [BR says of Hingham]/ Thy will be done/ Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth Proverbs 27 - 1
182 In/ loving memory/ of/ Alice Mary/ the beloved daughter of/ James & Eliza TILFORD/ born March 20th 1875/ died Novr 25th 1908 [BR says of Ashill]/ As for me I will behold thy face in/ righteousness I shall be satisfied when/ I awake with thy likeness Psalm XVII .15/ We shall be like him for we shall/ see him as he is I John III. 2.
183 In/ loving memory/ of/ Maria Elizabeth DRAKE/ who fell asleep/ April 19th 1938/ aged 80 years/ At rest [BR says of Watton]
184 In/ loving memory/ of/ Tyrell Garner DRAKE/ who fell asleep/ July 31st 1939/ aged 88 years/ At rest [BR says of Watton]
185 [Headstone and kerb] Sacred/ to the memory/ of/ Tyrell Thomas TILFORD/ died 17th October 1963/ aged 91 years / Grant him thy eternal rest/ also of/ Harriet Ada TILFORD/ died 3rd March 1969/ aged 92 years/ Rest in peace [BR says both of Norwich]
186 Norah MILLAR 1904 – 1977 [BR says buried 10 Sep]
187 In memory of/ Daisy Maria/ daughter of/ Arthur Ann HARVEY/ who died July 26th 1881/ aged 4 months/ also of/ Ralph James/ son of the above/ who died Augst 31st 1884/ aged 2 months/ He took them up in his arms/ put his hands upon them/ and blessed them
188 In/ memory of/ Louisa/ daughter of/ Arthur and Ann HARVEY/ died Feb 26th 1870/ aged 9 months
189 Sacred/ to the memory of/ James COWLES/ who died July 5th 1881/ aged 80 years/ also of/ Maria/ his beloved wife/ who died May 15th/ 1883/ aged 66 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord/ hath taken away blessed be/ the name of the Lord
190 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ William/ the beloved husband of/ Mary Ann COWLES/ who died Decbr 20th/ 1884/ aged 36 years/ He is not dead but sleepeth
191 [Headstone and body stone] In/ memory of/ Thomas HOWES/ born 30th July 1822/ died 5th September 1878/ In the midst of life we are in death
192 In loving memory of/ John HARVEY/ who died Septr 13th 1893/ aged 72 years/ also of/ Mary Ann/ his beloved wife/ who died Jany 6th 1903/ aged 91 years/ Be ye also ready for in such an/ hour as ye think not the Son of/ man cometh
193 [Fallen cross] In fond memory of/ Ann the beloved wife of/ Arthur Henry HARVEY/ who passed away Jany 5th 1910/ aged 65 years
194 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Walter HARVEY died January 11th 1947 aged 79 years/ Resting where no shadows fall
195 In loving memory of/ Jasmine [BR says Jessie] Kate LONG/ beloved wife of/ George LONG/ died Sept 10th 1947/ aged 74 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also of/ George LONG/ died Feb 4th 1954/ aged 83 years [BR says George of Gayton]
196 Sidney J SAUNDERS no inscription
Violet M SAUNDERS
196 [Kerb and flower holder] Dorothy/ SHEPPARD/ fell asleep/ 2nd Oct 1971
197 [Headstone and kerb] Cubitt Ragnald DAVEY died 3 Mar 1979 aged 81
Violet Ethel DAVEY died 8 Sep 1988 aged 88 [BR says of Attleborough]
198 [Headstone and kerb] Bertram DAVEY died 9 Feb 1964 aged
71
Gertrude Annie DAVEY died 16 May 1977 aged 81 [BR says of
Caston]
199 [Headstone and kerb] Helen Hilda DAVEY died 5 Nov 1980 aged 85 [BR says of Great Ellingham]
200 [Headstone and kerb] Walter John DAVEY died 15 Aug 1954 aged 89 [BR says of Attleborough]
201 [Headstone and kerb] Rosanna DAVEY died 26 Oct 1934 aged 65 [BR says of Attleborough]
202 Laura HARVEY no inscription
William HARVEY
204 Air Commodore. John Christopher MILLAR/ DSO RAF/ of Stow Bedon Hall/ 25th December 1913/ 15th July 1995/ also his wife/ Maureen Helena MILLAR/ née KELLY/ 28th July 1922/ 27th August 2002 [BR says of South Africa]/ R.I.P.
John Pepperdine Summer 2006 [completed April 2007 when vegetation cleared away]