Stites died before the journals became the final copy .
Two journals written by Erma Moncrief were utilized in the formation of a book titled Erma 's Newport Journal with help from longtime resident Emily Stites .
resident died before the journals became the final copy .
Two journals written by Erma Moncrief were utilized in the formation of a book titled Erma 's Newport Journal with help from longtime resident Emily Stites .