Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 2, 1908

Stagg.—Died Dec. 28, 1907, at Nashville, Tenn., of scarlet fever and pneumonia, Charles E. Stagg, the second son of Brother and Sister Alfred Stagg, aged 3 years and 3 months. The blessed hope of a joyful and speedy reunion alone gives comfort to the bereaved friends. The funeral was conducted by the writer. C. F. Parmele.

White.—Died at New Orleans, La., Feb. 7, 1908, Harriet White. Sister White was born Nov. 29, 1882, near Chattanooga, Tenn. She accepted present truth about six years ago, while attending the Oakwood Industrial School at Huntsville, Ala. After some preparation she decided to devote her life to educational work. She came to Louisiana last year, and engaged in mission-school work under the auspices of the Southern Missionary Society and the conference. Contracting a cold, which resulted in complications, while at Newellton, she was removed to the residence of Elder A. C. Chatam, in New Orleans, where she received all possible attention. Sabbath afternoon she was laid to rest, the writer officiating at the funeral. S. B. Horton.

Watson.—Died at Mason, W. Va., Feb. 4, 1908, Sister Susan Lewis Watson, aged 62 years and 21 days. Brother and Sister Watson, shortly after their marriage were converted, and united with the Missionary Baptist Church. In the fall of 1898, under the labors of Elder C. B. Rule, she embraced the truths of the third angel’s message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Mason. Her faith and hope grew brighter as she neared the end, and we believe she sleeps in Jesus. A husband, three sons, and four daughters mourn the loss of a loving companion and devoted mother. Elder Gilmour (Methodist) spoke words of comfort to a large audience in the Welsh Baptist church, and the remains were laid to rest in the Mason Cemetery. L. E. Sufficool.

Fry.—Died at her home one mile east of Amory, Miss., Feb. 16, 1908, Mrs. Mary Fry, wife of J. S. Fry, aged 49 years. She and her husband began keeping the Sabbath in the year 1889, but did not unite with the Seventh-day Adventist Church until they came to Mississippi, in 1901. Sister Fry was sick only a few days. She was patient and faithful until the last. Her death is mourned by a husband, two brothers, two sisters, and two adopted children, besides other relatives and friends, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. She was a strong believer in the third angel’s message, and died in bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4: 16, 17. We laid her to rest in the Hatley Cemetery. James Bellinger.

Lowry.—Died at Mannsville, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1908, of cancerous affection, Sister Jane Lowry, aged 88 years, 10 months, and 2 days. Thus another of the pioneers and firm adherents of the cause of present truth has fallen. Sister Lowry was converted at the age of sixteen, and became one of the charter members of the First Baptist church at Mannsville. In 1843 she embraced the advent message, and came through the disappointment to find light and relief in the message of the third angel. She began the observance of the Sabbath in 1848, and was also one of the charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Mannsville. Her husband died in 1890, and her last days were spent with two daughters, who did all that loving hearts and hands could do for their mother’s relief. Her love for the coming of the Lord grew stronger and her hope brighter till the last. Three of her six children survive their mother’s death. The funeral service was held in her home, which was filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors. S. B. Whitney.

Gibbs.—Died at Greenville, Mich., Feb. 2, 1908, Charles N. Gibbs, aged 69 years, 10 months, and 18 days. He began keeping the Sabbath about fourteen years ago, and was a consistent, earnest Christian until the time of his death. He leaves a devoted wife, one son, two daughters, and an adopted son to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted at the house by the writer; text, 2 Sam. 14: 14. W. R. Matthews.

Hendon.—Died at his home one mile east of Amory, Miss., Feb. 10, 1908, J. D. Hendon, aged 55 years, 2 months, and 15 days. In 1897, through the instruction of Brethren Nash and Owens, he and his wife accepted the truths of the third angel’s message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His patient, unselfish, devoted Christian life won for him many friends, who with his bereaved wife and relatives deeply mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from 1 Cor. 15: 51-54. We laid our brother to rest in the Amory Cemetery, where he awaits his Master’s call. James Bellinger.

Albin.—Died near Niangua, Mo., Dec. 25, 1907, of la grippe and general breakdown due to old age, Mrs. D. Ann Albin, aged 92 years, 8 months, and 22 days. She had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church over thirty years. She accepted the Sabbath truth through reading, and joined the church under the labors of Brother R. L. Lawrence, and has been a constant reader of the REVIEW ever since. She was ever ready to help with her means to advance the cause of truth. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Speck (Christian). Her two daughters and granddaughters and sympathizing friends laid her to rest till the Life-giver comes. Mrs. S. I. Tegart.

White.—Died at Maywood, Ill., Jan. 29, 1908, Ora Reta White, daughter of Charles A. and Rachel Slaughter. She was born Oct. 6, 1874, in Leesburg, Ohio, where she spent her childhood days. At the age of twelve she became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at that place, but in after-life changed her membership to Chicago, Ill., where she remained a member until death. She was quiet, unassuming, a great reader, and a deep thinker. Her last words were an expression of her hope to meet Jesus. She bore her many weeks of suffering with Christian fortitude. A husband, one son, mother, and two sisters survive to mourn their loss. M. C. Kirkendall.

Osborne.—Died in San Pasqual, Cal., Feb. 24, 1908, of typhoid fever, Howard Edgerly Osborne. He was born Sept. 13, 1873, in Hartland, Maine, and was the son of Elder P. B. Osborne, for many years a Seventh-day Adventist minister of that State. Brother Osborne attended the South Lancaster Academy for four years, and the Battle Creek College for two years, after which he spent several years in the religious liberty work and the ministry, in the States of New York and Maine. He was two years secretary of the General Conference, when a severe attack of pleuropneumonia caused him to resign his position, and go to California for his health, which was quite rapidly restored. Dec. 21, 1904, he married Miss Jessie Barber in San Pasqual, Cal. He taught one year in the Healdsburg College, and was teaching in the Fernando Academy when his health again failed. He was a man of more than ordinary mental ability, coupled with the graces of humility and brotherly love, which made him useful and highly esteemed. His wife and little daughter, his parents, and a brother and a sister mourn their loss, but not as “others which have no hope.” As we lay him away to rest, we know that “precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” W. M. Healey.

[As this notice contains information concerning Brother Osborne’s life not found in the obituary published last week, we give place to it in this issue.—Ed.]