To the memory of Robert Smith late of Ballynaris who departed this life Dec(?) 1788 aged 81 years. Also his wife Mary Neilly who died y 1 of Febry 1795 aged 80 yrs. Likewise his dau Mary Smith who died the 5 of May 1765 aged 22 yrs. And his son Robert Smith who died the... day of Sept 1779 aged 30 years.
This headstone (now completely faded) was transcribed with the help of the book entitled 'Derrykeighan Old Church Graveyard' by Dorothy Arthur. This book contains invaluable information about the local history and the families buried here.