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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 4, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 11.

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Obituaries

By M. A. Hollister; S. A. Ruskjer; R. W. Paul; Mrs. S. Coleman; A. B. Campbell; Walter McLeod; E. W. Catlin; Mrs. Ura Spring

BOWEN.—Virginia Ray Bowen fell asleep Jan. 19, 1915, aged 4 years and 11 days. Although so young, she had learned to love Jesus, and it was her delight to hear stories of his life. Words of consolation were spoken to the bereaved family from Isa. 49: 24, 25. M. A. HOLLISTER.
DAVIS.—Mrs. Lucinda Marie Davis was born in the State of Indiana, June 14, 1847, and died in Brainerd, Minn., Jan. 1, 1915. She was the mother of nine sons and three daughters, six of whom are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, after which we laid this mother in Israel to rest, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. S. A. RUSKJER.
CLAYCOMB.—Clarice Cole Claycomb was born in Indiana, June 22, 1840, and died at the home of her daughter, in New Orleans, La., Dec. 1, 1914. She was the wife of Capt. John Claycomb, and their one child, a daughter, is left to mourn. Sister Claycomb was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in New Orleans for nearly thirty years, being the last of the charter members. Her hope in the Saviour continued to grow brighter with advancing age, and she fell asleep assured of a part in the first resurrection. R. W. PAUL.
COLEMAN.—After four years of happy wedded life Florence Dille Coleman, wife of Guy W. Coleman, died Nov. 15, 1914, in a hospital in Denver, Colo., as the result of a severe surgical operation. The remains were taken to her home in Berkeley, Cal., for interment. Sister Coleman was a native of California. Besides her husband, her mother, several sisters, and one brother are left to mourn. She fell asleep trusting her all to God's keeping, and we feel sure that she will be raised to immortality when the King comes to claim his own. MRS. S. COLEMAN.
WELTON.—James J. Welton died near Coburg, Oregon, Aug. 18, 1914. He was born in Knox County, Illinois, May 23, 1849. At the age of twenty-two years he went to Iowa, and there met and married Martha J. Doggett. Brother Welton accepted the Sabbath truth in the State of Missouri, and earnest missionary letters written by him up to the time of his death show that he loved the third angel's message with all his heart, and rejoiced in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. His companion, two children, four sisters, one brother, and many friends are left to mourn, but not without hope. MRS. S. COLEMAN.
JOHNSON.—William Albert Johnson was born in Illinois, Nov. 1, 1847, and died in Oswego, Kans., Dec. 26, 1914. His parents came to Kansas when he was a small boy. He was married to Miss Bertha McMickle in 1894. Five children were born to this union, four of whom, with his wife and two brothers, are left to mourn. Brother Johnson united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church a few years after his marriage, and remained faithful, falling asleep in the blessed hope. This hope enabled him to bear his intense suffering without complaint. His wife and children expect to meet him in the kingdom of God. The writer spoke words of comfort from John 11: 25, to the relatives and many friends who attended the funeral service. A. B. CAMPBELL.
McLEOD.—Emma McLeod was born in Eastwood, Ontario, Canada, Dec. 23, 1840, and died Dec. 4, 1914. Twenty years ago she accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elders Leland and Evans, and was ever faithful to the message she loved. We laid her to rest awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Kettle. WALTER McLEOD.
THOMASEN.—Peter Christian Thomasen was born in Denmark, Aug. 14, 1838, being at the time of his death 76 years, 4 months, and 17 days of age. He came to Oregon in 1873, and from that time until his death made his home in Yamhill County. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss, but not as those who sorrow without hope, for the deceased lived a true, consistent Christian life, and was loved by all who knew him. He sleeps in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. E. W. CATLIN.
LAYTON.—Mary Luella Layton was born in New York State, Feb. 26, 1865, and died in Little Rock, Ark., Jan. 21, 1915. In 1869 she accepted present truth in Boulder, Colo. During her illness of several weeks she seemed perfectly resigned to the will of God, and her hope was bright for a part in the first resurrection. Sister Layton leaves to mourn a husband, a daughter, one sister, three brothers, and many sincere friends. The funeral services were conducted by the writer in Hot Springs, Ark. MRS. URA SPRING.
GASKILL.—Sister Charlotte L. Gaskill died at her home, in Newfane, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1914. She was born near Troy, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1832. In her twentieth year she embraced present truth, and was closely associated with many of the pioneers of the advent message, being a member of Sister White's family at the time the REVIEW AND HERALD was published in Rochester, N. Y. Her faith in present truth was firmly established, and she fell asleep in the hope of seeing the Saviour at his second coming. Her husband, one son, and a sister are left to mourn. H. L. SHOUP.
ROLLINS.—Mrs. Florence Holmes Rollins was born on Orcas Island, Washington, May 25, 1893, and died in Mount Vernon, Wash., Jan. 4, 1915. Seven years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and although she did not always enjoy a bright Christian experience, we are confident that during her last illness she became fully reconciled to God. In the spring of 1912 she was married to Henry Rollins, who, with their little son, her parents, one brother, and a sister, is left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. RALPH W. CONARD.
MOORE.—John R. Moore was born in Illinois, Sept. 22, 1850, and died at his home, near Woodburn, Oregon, Dec. 23, 1914. About twenty-five years ago Brother Moore accepted the doctrines taught by Seventh-day Adventists, and became a member of the church at Woodburn, and later at Monitor. He was faithful in his Christian life, and fell asleep in the hope of meeting his Saviour on the resurrection morning. He is survived by a wife and nine children, all of whom were at his bedside when he breathed his last. Brother Moore was loved by his brethren, and was highly respected by his neighbors. H. G. THURSTON.
SPIKES.—Ollie May Huguley was born near Plano, Tex., Dec. 23, 1882. Later her parents moved to California, where she was converted and baptized at the age of eighteen years. Two years later she was married to George W. Spikes. They made their home in Dallas, Tex., for some years, later settling in Dalworth, where Sister Spikes fell asleep Jan. 23, 1915. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and lived a beautiful Christian life. Her husband, one daughter, the parents, and one brother are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as others who have no hope; for their loved one fell asleep in Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Sweany and the writer. W. A. McCUTCHEN. (Signs of the Times please copy)
MASON.—Catherine Mason was born June 2, 1830, in Harrisburg, Pa., and fell asleep in Jesus on Dec. 22, 1914, at her home, in Sweetsers, Grant Co., Ind. She was united in marriage with John M. Dye in November, 1850. Two years later she was left a widow, and on Jan. 20, 1875, was married to John C. Mason, who died in 1908. Sister Mason was a true Christian, and will be greatly missed by the Michels church, of which she was a charter member, as well as by her own loved ones. EMIL R. LAUDA. (Lake Union Herald please copy)
LEGG.—Charles Emerson Legg was born Feb. 22, 1855, and died at his home, near Windfall, Ind., Jan. 23, 1915. He never united with the church, but was favorable to the truth and sacrificed to give his two children an education in our schools. He bore a testimony on the Sabbath before he was taken sick, expressing a desire to become a Christian. He was a kind husband and father and an exemplary citizen. He is survived by his wife, two children, three brothers, one sister, and a large circle of friends. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. M. KELLEY.
WILSON.—Henry William Wilson was born in Galena, Ill., Nov. 12, 1844. Later his parents moved to Michigan, and were pioneer settlers in Ottawa County, where Brother Wilson spent the greater part of his life. July 21, 1867, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Taylor, and to them were born six children. Two sons and one daughter survive. Brother Wilson embraced the truths of the third angel's message sixteen years ago, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the time of his death, which occurred suddenly on Jan. 13, 1915. He was a faithful husband and father, and by a consistent life held the respect of the entire community. C. F. McVAGH.
PAPWORTH.—Mrs. Alice Canfield Papworth was born in the year 1851, and died Jan. 1, 1915. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for about forty years, and those who knew her testify to the faithfulness and consistency of her Christian life. She bore her suffering patiently, and fell asleep in the bright hope of a soon-coming Saviour. When our sister was fifteen years of age, her family moved to Michigan; and in the year 1876, with her sister and other friends, she came to California to work in the Pacific Press office. That same year she was united in marriage with Alonzo Papworth. Her death is mourned by three children, one sister, and four brothers. C. E. FORD.
SIMMONS.—Nelson Simmons was born in Canada in the year 1846, and died in Healdsburg, Cal., Dec. 25, 1914. At the age of twenty-one he moved to Nebraska, where he was married, and where also he was converted to God. He joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was chosen elder, which office he filled for years. He went to Oregon from Nebraska, and was a member of the Eugene church. From Oregon he came to California, serving as an officer in the Ukiah and the Sebastopol churches. Brother Simmons was respected and loved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Sebastopol church. ANDREW NELSON.
GIBBS.—D. N. Gibbs was born in Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 25, 1833. The family moved to Michigan when he was a small child. At the age of twenty-one he was married to Miss Angeline Trip, of Dimondale, Mich. For about thirty-nine years he was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It was through reading and a diligent study of the Word of God that he became acquainted with the hope of Christ's second coming and the Sabbath truth taught by this people. Father never tired of talking about the soon coming of the Saviour. Of his six children, three daughters and one son are left to mourn his death, which occurred Nov. 24, 1914. Words of consolation were spoken by Drs. Caldwell and Gregory. MRS. R. L. NASH.
STILLWELL.—Sarah Ann Stephens was born in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, March 25, 1843. She came with her parents to North Carolina in 1858, and July 7, 1864, was married to Harrison H. Stillwell. Six of their eight children, with the aged husband, mourn their loss, but they do not sorrow without hope. Mother learned to love this truth under the labors of Elder J. W. Bagby, and about twenty years ago was, with father, baptized by Elder D. T. Shireman. She fell peacefully asleep in Huntersville, N. C., Nov. 28, 1914. J. S. STILLWELL.
HOBBS.—Lewsenda Bolejack was born near Kingsville, Mo., May 30, 1851, and after an illness of several weeks died at her home, near the same place. She was married to J. H. Hobbs in 1875. Five of their eight children, together with the husband and father, are left to mourn. The deceased was led to accept present truth through the efforts of Elders J. H. Rogers and J. H. Cook, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Kingsville, Mo. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. A. C. ANDERSON.
STONEFIELD.—Hannah Kepner was born in Clayton, Ohio, April 16, 1858, and died at her home, in Piqua, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1914. She was united in marriage with Abraham Stonefield Aug. 23, 1887. Under the labors of the writer she accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church on July 4, 1914. Of this organization she remained a faithful member until her death. Sister Stonefield is survived by her husband, an adopted daughter, one sister, many other relatives, and a large circle of friends. She rejoiced in the thought of a soon-coming Saviour, and we feel sure that she sleeps in Jesus. RALEIGH FRENCH.
THOMAS.—Alinda V. Clough was born in Bloomfield, N. Y., July 19, 1848, and died Jan. 28, 1915. Her early years were spent in New York, Michigan, and Indiana. In June, 1866, she was united in marriage with James Thomas, who loyally served his country during the Civil War. Later the family settled in Burt County, Nebraska, where she died. Her companion, four sons, three daughters, a mother, and two sisters are left to mourn. In April, 1886, with her husband and two eldest daughters, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Decatur, Nebr., of which she remained a consistent member. Her loved ones feel certain that she will have a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by Elder B. L. House and the writer. W. A. HENNIG.