Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jan 12, 1911

MILLER.—Died at her home at Mt. Carey, St. James, Jamaica, Oct. 27, 1910, Sister Susan Miller. Sister Miller was born Nov. 19, 1848. She accepted present truth in September, 1903, and was a member of the Mt. Carey church at the time of her death. Her husband and one daughter are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, who spoke from 1 Cor. 15:26. W. H. RANDLE.

WAGNER.—John Martin Wagner was born at Wolensdorf, Pa., Feb. 18, 1872, and died Nov. 23, 1910, aged 38 years, 10 months, and 9 days. He leaves a wife and little son, with many relatives and friends, to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. We laid him away to rest for a little while, with the hope of seeing him raised to immortal life. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. FRANCIS M. FAIRCHILD.

VAN NUTER.—Died at the home of her daughter, near Springfield, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1910, Mrs. Rachel Van Nuter, aged 83 years, 5 months, and 23 days. In the year 1870 she, with her husband, accepted the third angel’s message, and she has lived a consecrated Christian life ever since. During her last sickness she said to the writer that the precious Saviour was her only hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a goodly number of her friends and neighbors. C. C. WEBSTER.

SNYDER.—Sophia Hill was born in Summerset County, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5, 1825; was married to A. H. Snyder, Sept. 7, 1851; and died Nov. 27, 1910, at Coquille, Ore., aged 85 years, 9 months, and 20 days. Sister Snyder accepted the message years ago, and we believe she will hear the call to immortal life on the resurrection morning. The funeral services, held in the Dunkard church at Myrtle Point, were conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the church. F. G. BUNCH.

MOREY.—Fell asleep on the morning of Dec. 6, 1910, my dear wife and life companion. The funeral services were conducted in Pensacola, Fla., Elder Pendleton, of the First Baptist church, speaking words of comfort and hope on the theme of the resurrection of those who sleep in Jesus. Two sons and a daughter are left with me to mourn the loss of a loving mother and a devoted wife. Though we sorrow, we look forward with hope to the glad morning of the resurrection. THOMAS E. MOREY.

CHEESMAN.—Died at Delevan, N. Y., Dec. 24, 1910, Sister Charlotte Cheesman. Had she lived until Jan. 7, 1911, Sister Cheesman would have been seventy-five years old. With her husband, she spent nearly all her life in the vicinity of the place where she died. Brother and Sister Cheesman accepted the truths of the third angel’s message about thirty years ago. Brother Cheesman died fifteen years ago. They both remained faithful and in the love of the truth until death. Four of their children are sleeping with them, but two sons survive their parents, and believe the same faith. A goodly number of neighbors and relatives attended the funeral, which was held in her home. Text, 2 Sam. 14:14. H. W. CARR.

OCKER.—Sarah A. Ocker was born in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, Jan. 31, 1838. She was married to J. H. Ocker, Dec. 24, 1861. In her youth she became a member of the Lutheran Church; but later in life, with her husband, she joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which faith she remained till her death, Dec. 20, 1910. Six children were born to Brother and Sister Ocker, four of whom, with the husband, survive to mourn. The funeral services were held at Mount Tabor, near Atlanta, Mo., and were attended by a large company of sympathizing friends and neighbors. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from the words, “I am the resurrection and the life.” John 11:25. A. F. FRENCH.

GASS.—Carry C. Gass was born in Blackwell County, Texas, Feb. 27, 1857, and died at his home near Waurika, Okla., Dec. 9, 1910. At the age of twenty-one he was married to Melissa Baxter, who survives him. Eleven children were born to them, of whom nine are yet living. In 1894 they removed to Keene, Tex., where they lived for ten years, and then to Oklahoma, where they were living at the time of his death. He died in the faith of the third angel’s message, which he accepted twenty-five years ago. He was a respected neighbor, a loving father, and a faithful companion. Words of comfort based on 2 Cor. 1:4 were spoken at the funeral service. H. L. WILCOX.

COOK.—Charles Frederick Cook was born in Augusta, Maine, Sept. 2, 1856, and died at his home in Palmyra, Maine, Dec. 17, 1910, aged fifty-four years. Brother Cook gave his heart to the Lord a number of years ago. About two and one-half years ago he heard and accepted the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists, was baptized, and joined the Hartland church, and has since lived a sincere, earnest Christian life. His faith in a risen and soon-coming Saviour was strong and unwavering. His life testified to his faith, and we believe he will have a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large company of friends and neighbors. Text, 2 Sam. 14:14. O. MONTGOMERY.

BROWN.—Archie E. Brown was born at Winterset, Iowa, Feb. 14, 1883, and died Nov. 28, 1910, aged 27 years, 9 months, and 14 days. With his parents, he moved to College View, Neb., when he was ten years old. A year later he was converted, baptized, and united with the church. For years he was intensely interested in his service to the Master. About six years ago he married; two children were born to this union. One year ago he moved to Bayard, Neb., settling upon a homestead. Recently he indicated a desire to live nearer the Saviour, and to exercise greater faith in God. After a short illness he fell asleep to await the trumpet call. The funeral was held at the Methodist church, assisted by Elder G. A. Kirke. G. W. BERRY.

VAN DORFY.—Died Nov. 23, 1910, at the home of his parents, three and one-half miles south of Medford, Ore., of diphtheria, Ethan A. Van Dorfy, eldest son of Brother and Sister J. S. Van Dorfy. Our little brother was born in the Willamette Valley. Shortly after his birth, his parents moved to eastern Oregon, where he spent most of his life. He attended the church-school at College Place, Wash., for more than two years before coming to Medford. He was 14 years, 8 months, and 28 days old at the time of his death. There was no funeral service held, owing to the nature of the disease. A few appropriate words were spoken at the grave, those present joining in the song, “Rock of Ages.” The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Phoenix, Ore., to await the call of the Lifegiver. JOHNNIE B. MEECHAN, JR.

POTTER.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 3, 1910, Elder William Potter, aged 76 years, 3 months, and 11 days. Brother Potter was born in Pontiac, Mich., June 22, 1834. In 1854 he was married to Miss Eliza Cornell, a cousin of Elder M. E. Cornell, from whom they had both heard and accepted the truth. Eight children were born to them, four of whom are still living. Sister Potter died in 1882, and after some years he was married to Mrs. Elvira Anderson. He was elder of the church at Lapeer, Mich., for thirteen years. He began his public labors in Northern Michigan, afterward going to Oregon and Washington. In 1885 he was ordained to the gospel ministry, and continued to labor for thirteen years. On account of failing health, he removed to Tennessee and then to Florida; but his health gradually failed till a brief time before his death he was rendered nearly helpless by paralysis. Elder Potter rests in the Lord, and his life is hid with Christ in God, so his family and friends mourn not as those who have no hope. The writer spoke words of comfort at the funeral, from Heb. 11:13. E. W. FARNSWORTH.