1939
"At
the close of the 11 o'clock service opportunity given to those
who wish to converse the the presbytery in regard to the call
of the ministry. Bro. Dewey Williams offered himself to the presbytery.
Rev. J. H. Williams presided in this service."
"We
your Committee on Literature and Theology have examined Dewey
Williams in regard to the call to the ministry and educational
qualifications, and are thoroughly satisfied that he is qualified
for licensure at this time, and recommend same. We also recommend
that Bro Bingamon officiate."
"Bro. Dewey
Williams to be given a certificate of license."
[Source: Minutes of Porter Presbytery of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, July 20-22, 1939, pages 129, 132 &
140]
1940
"Ordination
Service. Rev. H. H. Scrudder preaching the Ordination Sermon using
as lesson. Eph 2 6. 1-19. Text 6-5. Rev. J. T. Bingamon Delivering
the Charge. Rev. Dewey Williams Ordained to the full work of the
Gospel ministry, By the laying Hands of the ministers of Porter
Presbytery."
[Source: Minutes
of Porter Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
February, 25, 1940, page 163]
1940
Williams,
Dewey, Booneville, Ark.
Minister - Porter Presbytery
- Arkansas Synod
[Source: General
Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1940,
page 233]
1941
Williams,
Dewey, Booneville, Ark.
Minister - Porter Presbytery
- Arkansas Synod
[Source: General
Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1941,
page 239]
1942
Williams,
Dewey, Rt. 1, Ratcliff, Ark.
Minister - Porter
Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
[Source:
General Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
1942, page 256]
1943
Williams,
Dewey, Rt. 1, Ratcliff, Ark.
Minister - Porter
Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
[Source:
General Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
1943, page 258]
1944
Williams,
Dewey, Rt. 1, Ratcliff, Ark.
Minister - Porter
Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
[Source:
General Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
1944, page 235]
1945
Williams,
Dewey, Rt. 1, Ratcliff, Ark.
Minister - Porter
Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
[Source:
General Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
1945, page 244]
1946
Williams,
Dewey, Rt. 1, Ratcliff, Ark.
Minister - Porter
Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
[Source:
General Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
1946, page 210]
1947
Williams,
Dewey, Rt. 1, Ratcliff, Ark.
Minister - Porter
Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
Pastor - Dripping Springs
Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in Van Buren,
Ark.]
[Source: General Assembly
Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1947, pages
153 & 216]
1948
Williams,
Dewey, Rt. 1, Ratcliff, Ark.
Minister - Porter
Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
Pastor - Dripping Springs
Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in Van Buren,
Ark.]
[Source: General Assembly
Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1948, pages
167 & 229]
1949
Williams,
Dewey (Stated Supply), Route 1, Ratcliff, Ark.
Minister
- Porter Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
Pastor - Dripping
Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in
Van Buren, Ark.]
[Source: General
Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1949,
pages 175 & 233]
1950
Williams,
Dewey (Stated Supply), Route 1, Ratcliff, Ark.
Minister
- Porter Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
Pastor - Dripping
Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in
Van Buren, Ark.]
[Source: General
Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1950,
pages 177 & 235]
1951
Williams,
Dewey (Stated Supply), Booneville, Ark.
Minister
- Porter Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
Pastor - Booneville
Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Booneville, Ark.
[Source: General Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, 1951, pages 190 & 250]
1952
Williams,
Dewey (Stated Supply), Booneville, Ark.
Minister
- Porter Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
Pastor - Booneville
Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Booneville, Ark.
[Source: General Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, 1952, pages 171 & 233]
1953
Williams,
Dewey (Stated Supply), Booneville, Ark.
Minister
- Porter Presbytery - Arkansas Synod
Pastor - Booneville
Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Booneville, Ark.
[Source: General Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, 1953, pages 199 & 241]
1954
Williams,
Dewey (Stated Supply), Rose, Okla.
Minister - Cherokee
Presbytery - Oklahoma Synod
Pastor - Booneville
Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Booneville, Ark.
[Source: General Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, 1954, pages 211 & 262]
1955
Williams,
Dewey (Stated Supply), Rose, Okla.
Minister - Cherokee
Presbytery - Oklahoma Synod
Pastor - Rose Cumberland
Presbyterian Church - Rose, Okla.
[Source:
General Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
1955, pages 203 & 243]
1955
On motion
and second Presbytery proceeded to consider the request of Mr.
Williams for a letter of dismission and recommendation. Bro. Murphree
made a motion to prefer charges against Bro. Williams for schismatic
actions and that a letter of dismission and recommendation be
not granted. Motion was seconded and carried.
[Source: Minutes of Cherokee Presbytery of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, September 19, 1955]
1955
Mr. Williams
failed to appear to answer charges against him. On motion and
second his name was dropped from the roll of minister of Cherokee
Presbytery and the Rose Church Pulpit was declared vacant.
[Source: Minutes of Cherokee Presbytery
of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 17, 1955]
1956
Ordained
Ministers Who Have Left Denomination
Dropped, Deposed,
or Lettered Out
Williams, Dewey - Cherokee
Presbytery
[Source: General
Assembly Minutes of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1956,
page 289]