Obituaries by W. A. YOUNG

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jul 22, 1915

Obituaries

By W. A. YOUNG

GRESS.—Morris E. Gress was born in Delphi, Ind., Oct. 9, 1887. When a young man he worked as a pressman in the Review and Herald Office at Battle Creek, Mich. Four years ago he was united in marriage with Avanelle Howard, who, with their little daughter and his aged parents and one sister, is left to mourn. Yet they are comforted in the knowledge that his peace was made with God when he fell asleep at La Fayette, Ind., May 4, 1915. W. A. YOUNG.

DUDLEY.—Etta M. Dudley was born Aug. 26, 1855. She was married to Daniel Dudley March 4, 1876. She was called to mourn the death of her companion and two of their nine children. Sister Dudley became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church several years ago. She was an earnest home missionary, and after the death of her husband engaged in the canvassing work. She died at the home of her son, in La Fayette, Ind., June 18, 1915. W. A. YOUNG.

WILLIAMS.—Elijah Williams fell asleep at the home of his daughter, in Elwood, Ind., June 20, 1915. He served his country faithfully during the Civil War. He was married three times. Brother Williams accepted present truth in 1870. He was an ardent Christian, and sold many books, gave away much literature, and held frequent Bible studies with those interested, bringing a number of persons into the present truth. One daughter is left to mourn. W. A. YOUNG.