Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Aug 17, 1905

Farnsworth.—Hubert Wayne, the only child of Dr. Harry B. and Mrs. Ethel Deeder-Farnsworth, was born at Missoula, Mont., July 24, 1904, and died at the same place, March 25, 1905. Insistent disease of the middle ear was the cause of death. The parents find comfort in the hope of soon meeting their little son in the new earth. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. A. Holbrook.

Cross.—Died at Piedmont, Ala., July 16, 1905, Alice Clark Cross, in the fifty-second year of her age. On learning of the truths of the third angel's message about eight years ago, she gladly accepted the light, and continued in it till her death. A mother, a brother, a sister, and six children sorrow deeply, yet not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Psalm 23 and Hosea 13:14. Louis Passenois.

Maddock.—Died at her home in Brainerd, Minn., July 31, 1905, Mabel Maddock, wife of Brother A. C. Maddock, aged 27 years. Sister Maddock gave her heart to Christ at the age of sixteen, and lived a devoted Christian life. She leaves a companion and many friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Sam. 14:14 by the writer at her funeral in the church at Brainerd. R. A. Underwood.

Hughes.—Died at Portland Sanitarium, Portland, Ore., July 17, 1905, of cancer, Mrs. Margot M. Hughes, wife of J. T. Hughes. She was born in Richview, Ill., May 14, 1857. She became a member of the Presbyterian Church when quite young, and in 1884 she heard and accepted the third angel's message. She now sleeps in Jesus. A husband and an only son are left to mourn their loss. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer. Daniel Nettleton.

Beavan.—Died at Syracuse, N. Y., July 4, 1905, of cancer, Mrs. Eleanor Beavan, in her fifty-sixth year. Under the labors of Elder H. E. Robinson and Sister Rosa Mead she was induced to investigate present truth, and later became a member of the Middle Grove church, now known as the East Galway church. Her death is mourned by her husband, one sister, and many friends. Funeral services were held at Syracuse, and also at Galway, where interment took place. S. B. Whitney.

Leech.—Died at Sheridan, Wyo., July 8, 1905, Benjamin Leech, aged 82 years, 4 months, and 23 days. He accepted present truth in 1861, spending forty-four years of his life as an ardent believer in its cause. He had read the REVIEW AND HERALD without missing a number for forty-four years. He was the father of five children, three of whom are left to mourn their loss. His companion was laid to rest three years ago. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. E. L. Cook.

Murch.—Died at the home of her mother, at Concord, Minn., of a complication of diseases, Mrs. B. G. Murch, aged 50 years and 22 days. Mrs. Murch was a kind and loving wife, mother, and daughter. She accepted present truth twenty years ago, and lived a consistent Christian life until her death. She leaves a husband and four children besides a large circle of relatives and friends, to mourn their great loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Earnst, a Seventh-day Baptist minister. B. G. Murch.

Jones.—Died at the home of her son Freeman Jones, of Wagoner, I. T., July 16, 1905, Sister Louisa Jones, aged 63 years. Sister Jones took her stand for the truth fifteen years ago. Although unable to read, and most of the time away from all Seventh-day Adventists, yet she was a firm believer in the truths of the third angel's message, and lived a consistent Christian life. Five sons, one daughter, and many friends are left to sorrow in hope. *

Thomas.—Died at Lima, Ohio, July 19, 1905, after an illness of three months' duration, Mrs. Joanna Thomas, aged 68 years, 11 months, and 24 days. Sister Thomas was born in Hanover, Germany, and came with her parents to New York City at the age of twelve years. She, with her daughter, the writer's wife, accepted present truth about seventeen years ago, and earnestly and consistently devoted the remainder of her life to the message. Her husband and five children survive her, and were present at her death bed. W. J. Fitzgerald.

Rule.—Died in the hospital, at Richmond, Va., July 13, 1905, of cancer, Mary Catherine (Rowand) Rule, aged 55 years, 6 months, and 8 days. She was baptized in the Baptist Church in 1868, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1886, where she remained a consistent member until the time of her death. She rests in hope. A husband, Elder C. B. Rule, five brothers, one sister, besides other relatives and many friends, are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Luke 10:42. H. W. Herrell.

Valentine.—Died at Cottage Grove, Ore., July 1, 1905, of a complication of diseases, Miss Ruth L. Valentine, aged 24 years, 9 months, and 27 days. She enjoyed the confidence of all who knew her, and we hope she will hear the voice of the Master when he comes to awaken the sleeping saints. She left a father, mother, and seven sisters to mourn her death. The funeral service was held in the M. E. church, words of instruction based upon Isa. 40:6-8; 42:23, were spoken by the writer, assisted by the pastor. R. D. Benham.

Gear.—Died at Chitwood, Ore., July 22, 1905, of cancer of the kidneys, Brother C. C. Gear, aged 54 years, 6 months, and 14 days. He was converted in March, 1894, and in September of the same year united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he has since been a faithful member. During the last two years he suffered much, but bore his suffering without complaint. A wife, six daughters, and one son survive him. While they greatly feel their loss, they are comforted with the assurance that they will soon meet again. Funeral service was conducted by the writer; texts, Ps. 116:15; 2 Tim. 4:6-8. D. J. Chitwood.

Rea.—Died at Osceola, Iowa, May 31, 1905, Arthur Elder Rea, aged 83 years, 7 months, and 20 days. Brother Rea was converted in early life, and united with the Baptist Church, of which he was a faithful member until 1881, when his attention was called to the views held by Seventh-day Adventists, and he united with them, living an exemplary Christian life. He leaves a wife, and twelve children, one of whom is Mrs. W. H. Wakeham, of Cairo, Egypt. We believe Brother Rea will be among those who will hear the voice of the Archangel when the dead in Christ shall arise. Services were conducted by J. F. Piper and C. W. Neal; text, 1 Cor. 15:21. *

Harless.—Died in Molalla, Ore., July 12, 1905, of heart failure, without a struggle or a moment's warning, Sister Kathrine Harless, aged 63 years, 5 months, and 24 days. At the age of thirteen she united with the Methodist Church, of which she remained a consistent member until present truth found her six years ago. From that time till the end, her heart seemed illuminated and full of joy with what she termed “this precious light.” Hers is the quiet rest of one who sleeps in Jesus, waiting the call of the Master whom she longed so much to see. She leaves a husband and one son, and a large circle of other friends, to mourn their great loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. R. D. Benham.

Ayars.—Died at the home of her son, near Russel, N. D., June 17, 1905, of tuberculosis, S. E. Ayars, aged 65 years and 7 months. She was born Dec. 1, 1840. About twenty-four years ago she, and her husband, who was laid to rest in 1897, accepted present truth, and both were sincere, faithful Christians. Mother's greatest desire was to meet her loved ones in the earth made new. Besides many relatives and friends, she leaves a son and three daughters, who mourn for her deeply. The funeral service was held by Rev. Huey. There being no cemetery near, the body was laid to rest on her son's farm. Laverna Jones.

Sloan.—Died at Humbird, Wis., June 5, 1905, after an illness of only three days, Mrs. Mary J. Sloan, aged 37 years, 9 months, and 14 days. Sister Sloan was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She was kind and gentle, lived a true Christian life, and passed away with a bright hope of coming forth in the glad resurrection morning. She leaves a mother, one sister, three brothers, a son nearly three years old, and many friends to mourn their loss. In her death the church has lost a loyal and faithful member, and the community a kind and loving friend and helpful neighbor. The funeral service was held in the M. E. church, conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. B. Scott. N. P. Neilsen.

Orcutt.—Died at his home in Kent City, Mich., June 19, 1905, of heart failure, Samuel Orcutt, aged 84 years, 11 months, and 23 days. In 1861 he enlisted in the United States service, in which he remained until the close of the war, nearly four years. He and his wife were among the first to accept the message of the soon coming of the Saviour, and kindred truths, presented in Kent City in the summer of 1888, and were charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist church organized one year later. He was a kind and devoted husband, a faithful Christian, and very patient during his long illness of nearly two years. By his death a tender tie is broken, but his wife, one brother, and many friends are comforted by the Master's promises to faithful believers, and look forward to a joyful reunion in the morning of the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. W. D. Parkhurst.

Wright.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., July 16, 1905, Gardner A. Wright, aged 57 years and 8 days. When alone in the second story of a building, repairing an organ that had been donated to the mission at Hildebran, N. C., he fell to the floor below, receiving injuries that resulted in his death a few hours later. When he was about ten years old, his mother, then a widow, embraced the advent message through the labors of Elders D. T. Bourdeau and Lewis Bean, and others, and thereafter faithfully brought up her children in accordance therewith. At the age of twenty years Gardner came to Battle Creek, Mich., where he has since resided. Thirty-two years ago he was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of this place, and continued an active, faithful member till the day of his death. His wife, one son, and two brothers survive to mourn the great loss that has so suddenly and unexpectedly come to them. The funeral discourse, given by the writer, was based on 1 Peter 1:3-7, the principal theme being the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. G. W. Morse.