Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 11, 1912

PECK.—Lucian Peck was born in Van Buren, Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 25, 1839. About 1855 he settled in Windsor Township, Eaton Co., Mich., where he died Dec. 16, 1911, leaving an aged wife, one daughter, and a brother to mourn their loss. A large number of friends and neighbors attended the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. Words of comfort were spoken concerning the Christian's hope. E. W. WEBSTER.

JONES.—Lindley Buchanan Jones was born in Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 8, 1906, and died Dec. 15, 1911, aged 5 years, 2 months, and 7 days. He was a sturdy, manly little boy, bright beyond his years, and especially interested in sacred things. To him God was real, and the coming of our Saviour an event certain and near at hand. His father and mother are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:15-17. J. S. WASHBURN.

FALWELL.—Mary Falwell was born in Noble County, Ohio, July 16, 1818, and died at St. Helena, Cal., Dec. 10, 1911. This dear sister long cherished the blessed hope of the Saviour's coming, and though almost deaf and partially deprived of sight, she found great comfort in committing to memory large portions of the Scriptures. She leaves one son and two daughters to mourn. Interment was made in the St. Helena cemetery. Services were conducted by the writer. C. L. TAYLOR.

WHITE.—William M. White was born seventy-six years ago near Grove City, Ohio, and died at the home of his daughter near Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1911. One son, two daughters, and two sisters are left to mourn. Brother White was baptized by the writer one year ago last October, and joined the Columbus Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a conscientious Christian, always kind and courteous. He fell asleep with a prayer on his lips; and we trust that he will come forth glorified in the resurrection of the righteous. JOHN FRANCIS OLMSTED.

NUDING.—Elizabeth Gochenour was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Nov. 24, 1837, and fell asleep in Jesus at Elwood, Ind., Dec. 7, 1911. In 1857 she was united in marriage to Jacob Nuding. Nine children were born to them, five sons and four daughters, seven of whom are still living. Sister Nuding loved the Bible and the service of God, and did all she could by her prayers and means to advance God's kingdom in the earth, so that the coming of her Saviour might be hastened. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the M. P. Church of Elwood. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Sam. 14:14 to a large congregation of relatives and friends. O. MONTGOMERY.

SLAWSON.—Erastus Corning Slawson was born in New York City in 1841, and died at the home of his son, Dr. B. E. C. Slawson, in Rolla, Mo., Nov. 28, 1911. In the year 1875, under the preaching of Elder Geo. L. Butler, Brother Slawson became a Seventh-day Adventist, and was faithful for many years. After becoming discouraged, he gave up the Sabbath; but about two years ago he again began its observance. In August, 1910, he attended the camp-meeting held in Springfield, Mo., where he reconsecrated himself to the service of God, and was rebaptized by Elder D. U. Hale. He died in sweet peace, fully trusting in the atoning blood of his precious Saviour. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Hurst (Methodist). MRS. ELLEN SLAWSON.

RENO.—Died at Wabash, Ind., Nov. 29, 1911, Scott Reno, aged 59 years. Brother Reno accepted the truth of the third angel's message twenty-five years ago, and died, as he had lived, rejoicing in the blessed hope of eternal life. His wife and six sons survive. The writer conducted the funeral service, speaking words of comfort from John 14:14. W. Y. LLOYD.

TERWILLIGER.—Cora Belle Lane was born Aug. 21, 1867, in Montcalm County, Michigan. Her parents were believers in present truth, and from early childhood she was a Christian. In 1881 she was united in marriage with Charles Terwilliger. To them were born five children, four of whom, with the husband, survive. Sister Terwilliger died at Brookfield, Mich., Dec. 7, 1911. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, who spoke words of comfort from Titus 2:13, 14. E. W. WEBSTER.

HUNTER.—Birdie Winifred Hunter was born in Nevada, Mo. When she was nine years of age, her parents moved to California, where she lived until 1901. After spending some time in Battle Creek, Mich., she was compelled to come West on account of her health. Her last year was spent in Salt Lake City as secretary of the Utah Conference. She died in Denver, Colo., Sept. 11, 1911, and was buried in Nevada, Mo., funeral services being conducted by the Christian minister of that place. One brother and two sisters survive. We are comforted by the thought that our sister sleeps in Jesus, and that she will come forth with the glorified ones. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

MAXWELL.—Flavius Josephus Maxwell was born at Chester, Ill., Feb. 28, 1840, and died at Meeker, Okla., Oct. 11, 1911. In 1871 he was married to Miss Rebecca Cooper, of Carrollton, Ill., who died nine years ago. At an early age he was converted and united with the Methodist Church, where, during forty years, he filled such positions as Sunday-school superintendent, class-leader, and local preacher. In 1898 he became a Seventh-day Adventist, and in that faith he died, his last words being those of Paul in 2 Tim. 4:6-9. He leaves four children, the oldest of whom is Elder E. L. Maxwell, of Hammond, La., president of the Louisiana Conference. Services were conducted at the grave, by the pastor of the Meeker Baptist Church, and he was laid to rest by the side of his companion, to await the consummation of his hope in the resurrection. *