Inscription on tombstone of Amos Adkins, 1780-1851.  Newport Cemetery. With honest purpose, heart sincere, The weary path of life he trod; "'Tis right," he said when death was near; And found supporting hope in God. Death's gloomy veil he calm surveyed.  Nor feared to travel the dismal shade. Inscription on tombsone of Mary Adkins, 1783-1847. Newport Cemetery. Her last words were, "I'm going to Jesus." Triumphing in faith, she yielded her breath. "I'm going to Jesus," she whispered in death.