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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 7, 1910

Obituaries

WYNIGEAR.—Died at her home near Waco, Texas, May 23, 1910, Sister Amanda Lankford Wynigear, in the thirty-ninth year of her age. In 1898 she accepted present truth, and was a member of the Levi church at the time of her death. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn. L. W. TERRY.

LITTLE.—Fannie Marie, daughter of Will and Edna Little, was born June 17, 1905, and died June 20, 1910, aged five years and three days. Fannie was a lovable child and will be deeply missed. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, at Huber, Mich. CHAS. A. MERRIAM.

MELENDY.—Howard Evart Melendy, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Evatt B. Melendy, was born at Academia, Ohio, April 20, 1910, and died quite suddenly June 15, aged six weeks and four days. A large number of sympathizing friends gathered at the home on Thursday, June 16, where a short service was conducted by the writer. O. F. BUTCHER.

DEADMOND.—Nellie Frances Deadmond was born at Townsend, Mont., July 4, 1902, and died June 1, 1910. Nellie was a true-hearted, lovable Christian girl, and though suffering intensely through her last sickness, she bore it patiently. She sleeps in Jesus, peacefully resting till he comes to take her home. MRS. J. H. DEADMOND.

SANDBORN.—Died June 18, 1910, at Alma, Mich., where she was taking the nurses’ course, Sister Jessie M. Sandborn, aged 22 years, 5 months, and 6 days. That she was loved by all who became acquainted with her was shown by the floral offerings and the number present at her funeral. The service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. R. Sandborn, uncle of the deceased. L. G. MOORE.

LA SAGE.—Died June 13, 1910, in Menasha, Wis., Sister Asenath A. La Sage, aged 41 years, 4 months, and 25 days. Her marriage to Joseph La Sage occurred at Spring Lake, S. D., May 30, 1886. She fully accepted the truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member. She was very patient and submissive to God’s will. A husband and five children mourn her loss. W. W. STEBBINS.

LEFURGEY.—Isaac S. Lefurgey was born on Prince Edward Island, in April, 1837, and died June 18, 1910, at Moncton, New Brunswick. He had been in ill health for several years, but his recent sickness, causing his death, lasted only two weeks. Less than one year ago Sister Lefurgey was laid to rest. Thus this aged couple, buried in one grave, await the voice of our soon-coming Saviour. J. O. MILLER.

HOWELL.—Died May 23, 1910, at our home in Warren County, Tenn., Mrs. Eliza Howell, in the seventy-second year of her age. Mother accepted the truths for this time in Iowa in 1878. Her interest in the Master’s work has been constant, and now she rests from her labors in the hope of the soon coming of the Life-giver. Being unable to secure a minister, I spoke at the funeral, from the text, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” CLIFFORD G. HOWELL.

BROWN.—Died June 9, 1910, at Auburn, N. Y., Mrs. Mary Brown, in the seventy-sixth year of her age. She was born in Auburn, N. Y., May 10, 1835. When a girl, she was converted, and united with the Presbyterian Church. She accepted the Adventist faith in Auburn in 1884, and has ever been a faithful Christian. One son and three daughters are left to mourn. L. H. PROCTOR.

MILLER.—Charles David, son of David and Minnie Miller, was born Dec. 3, 1893, near Alanson, Mich., and was drowned in a lake near his home, June 11, 1910, aged 16 years, 6 months, and 8 days. Baptized at the Bay View camp-meeting, Sept. 9, 1908, he became a member of the Wildwood church, where the funeral services were held. He sleeps until the Life-giver shall call him. JOHN H. NIEHAUS.

SNYDER.—George Snyder was born in Pennsylvania, May 7, 1836, and died June 1, 1910, at Thomson, Ill. He accepted present truth in 1884. From Dakota he moved to Welsh, La., and then to Alpine, Tex., where he lived seven years. Here he suffered a stroke of paralysis, and his wife sought a home in the North, where for three years she watched over him constantly. His death was peaceful and full of hope. The funeral service was conducted at the home by Rev. David Loynd (Baptist).

HARLESS.—Mrs. Esther Harless, wife of Brother John Harless, of Molalla, Ore., was stricken with paralysis, and died on her fifty-seventh birthday. Sister Harless was born in Hancock County, Indiana, May 21, 1853. Her maiden name was Esther Dunn. A few years ago she came to Vancouver, Wash. Here she soon received the truth of the third angel’s message, was baptized, and joined the Vancouver church. A large number of friends attended the funeral services, which were conducted by Elder T. E. Thumler, who spoke from 1 Sam. 20: 3. R. D. BENHAM.

KELLOGG.—Charles W. Kellogg was born in New York, June 9, 1830, and died June 8, 1910, being eighty years of age. He lived in Michigan, Nebraska, and New Mexico. In 1891 he accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith; he held the office of deacon for several years, and was local elder of the church at Farmington, N. M., at the time of his death. He was very earnest in his Christian life, and was a true missionary, using his time and means to further the cause he loved. He was brought to Grand Island, Neb., and buried beside his wife. One son and two daughters survive him. B. M. GARTON.

HOLLEY.—Anna Holley was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5, 1826, and died at Patricksburg, Ind., June 10, 1910, aged 83 years, 9 months, and 5 days. Dec. 30, 1848, she was married to David Holley; to them were born two children, both of whom survive. Her husband preceded her in death forty-eight years ago. Mrs. Holley was a sister to Elder D. H. Oberholtzer. Her first Christian experience was in connection with the Mennonites; but when the third angel’s message came to her, she gladly accepted it, and ever afterward rejoiced in the truth. A. L. MILLER.

KNIGHT.—Died at Tampa, Fla., May 31, 1910, of a complication of diseases, Mrs. Flossie Wall Knight, aged 48 years, 11 months, and 23 days. The deceased was the wife of A. J. Knight, one of Tampa’s most prominent business men. Married Dec. 17, 1879, nine children were born to them, of whom seven survive, and were present at the time of her death. Fifteen years ago she, with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Clarke, who lived with her, and several other members of her family, accepted present truth, uniting with the Tampa church. She remained a faithful and loyal member until called upon to lay down the armor. Many substantial gifts to the cause of God bore testimony to her devotion. Her mother, husband, seven children, two children-in-law, and two grandchildren are left to mourn. R. W. PARMELE.