Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 16, 1912

Carter.—Raleigh M. Carter, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Carter, fell asleep Feb. 7, 1912, at Cherokee, S. C., aged 1 year, 11 months, and 7 days. The parents and one sister survive. In this sad bereavement the family have the sympathy of their brethren and sisters throughout the South Carolina Conference. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder C. B. Stephenson. W. H. Branson.

LeForest.—Julia Pomerville was born near Mt. Clemens, Mich., April 26, 1863. She was united in marriage with Antwine LeForest in February, 1884. To this union were born six children, who, with their father, are left to mourn. Sister LeForest united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bay City, Mich., April 11, 1908. From that time until she fell asleep on March 14, 1912, she lived a consistent Christian life. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 73:24. T. L. Thuemler.

Bell.—Colista A. Thompson Bell was born at North Hampton, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1848, and died at her home near Chapin, Mich., March 22, 1912, aged 63 years, 7 months, and 20 days. She went to Michigan with her parents in the autumn of 1866, and the following year she was married to David V. Bell. To this union were born eight children, all of whom survive. Sister Bell accepted present truth and united with the Chapin Seventh-day Adventist Church in April, 1906. She remained a faithful and loved member until her death. The writer spoke words of comfort from Matt. 5:5. H. B. Westcott.

Greenwood.—Died March 5, 1912, at the home of her daughter in Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Louisa Ann Greenwood. She was born in Illinois, Jan. 21, 1842, and in 1860 was married to Thomas Greenwood. About twelve years ago she embraced present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Bozeman, Mont. Although Sister Greenwood was the only member of her family living the truth, she was faithful to her God until she fell asleep to await the Master’s call. Her husband and six children survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. E. H. Huntley.

Knapp.—Mrs. J. J. Knapp (née Quillen) was born in Mohaska County, Missouri, March 2, 1868, and died in Portland, Oregon, March 8, 1912. Although for some time before the end came she knew that she must die, her faith and courage sustained her, and she passed away confident of a part in the first resurrection. Her companion, one son, and one daughter are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. A. M. Dart.

Charlton.—Louisa H. Charlton was born in Bay County, Michigan, Jan. 4, 1894, and died in Adrian, Mich., April 6, 1912. After the death of her mother in 1902, Louisa made her home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Durfee. Though she never made profession of religion, yet we are content to leave her in the hands of our Heavenly Father, who “knoweth the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Funeral services were held in Bay City, words of comfort being spoken from Job 14:1, 2, by Elder T. L. Thuemler. R. N.

Amperse.—Iva H. Kellogg was born in Reedsburg, Wis., April 15, 1868, and died March 6, 1912, at Carleton Center, Mich. Her early life was spent in Wisconsin. Later she moved to Michigan, where she was married to Arthur Kellogg, and to them were born three children. She was fighting the battles of life alone, when in 1906 she was united in marriage with Henry Amperse. They moved to Carleton Center, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church at that place. During her long sickness Sister Amperse manifested Christian patience and fortitude. Her husband, one son, and one daughter are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 25:8. C. A. Russell.

Wordell.—John Wordell was born Jan. 9, 1846, in Tazewell County, Illinois, and died March 4, 1912, at Lewistown, Mont., aged 66 years, 1 month, and 25 days. Most of his life was spent in the State of Illinois, but in 1908 the family moved to Montana. Dec. 24, 1882, he was married to Clara B. Parmele. To this union were born two daughters, both of whom survive. Mrs. Wordell died in 1905. Four years later Mr. Wordell was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary Cordry, who survives him. The deceased accepted present truth in 1909, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Lincoln, Nebr. He died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by Reverend White, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Mary Wordell.