Damaged Caused by Abrasive

This is what improper cleaning can do to a headstone.  So before anyone clean a headstone please do a little research first.

Located at Salem Cemetery in Cedarville, AR.

Mary L. Riddle

Tedwell

Aug 9, 1902

Nov 17, 1924

Note: I believe her last name should be Tidwell.  She was next to a number of other markers with the last name of Tidwell.

Here is a good article about cleaning from The Association of Gravestone Studies.

"Review and Evaluation of Selected Brand Name Materials for Cleaning Gravestones" by Tracy C. Walther- Architectural Conservator.

Lovely Design

I believe this is one of the best designs I have seen incorperating an Order of Eastern Star emblem.

Not to mention how well it has held up.

Located at Salem Cemetery in Cedarville, AR.

Martha Ellen

Wife of

C.T. Snead

Born

Aug 16, 1857

Died

Jan 23, 1912