Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 3, 1907

ZOLLINGER.—Died at his late home, in Spring Hill, Kan., May 24, 1906, of chronic ulcers, Samuel Zollinger, aged 88 years, 4 months, and 3 days. He was a member of the Adventist church at Kansas City, and had always lived a faithful Christian life. The funeral service was held from the Presbyterian church, Thursday afternoon, and was conducted by J. W. Norwood, assisted by Rev. C. R. Green, of the M. P. church of this place; text 2 Sam. 14:14. Burial was made in Spring Hill Cemetery. TINA SUTCLIFFE.

TOWNSEND.—Died at Escondido, Cal., Oct. 21, 1906, Sarah S. Townsend. Sister Townsend was born in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, June 5, 1822. For twelve years she had been an invalid, the past four of which she was confined to her bed. During these years of suffering she was cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Hughes, whose husband we laid to rest but a few weeks ago. The twenty-third psalm was always a chosen source of comfort to her. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Ps. 23:4. I. A. CRANE.

FILLOON.—Died at her home near Melrose, Ill., Nov. 1, 1906, Sister Martha Filloon, aged 76 years, 3 months, and 1 day. She with her husband accepted the truths of the advent message under the labors of Elders Colcord and Bliss in 1871. Her faith never wavered, and she peacefully fell asleep, to rest as she had desired through the time of trouble, then to have part in the first resurrection. Sister Filloon was a great Bible student, having read that Book through twenty-one times. In speaking of the REVIEW, which she had taken for thirty-five years, she said, “O, I could not do without it! It is my only companion since father [her husband] died.” She leaves two daughters, one son, three stepdaughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to mourn their loss. MRS. W. HANDLEY.

CRAWLEY.—Died at her home near Michaels, Ind., Aug. 12, 1906, of diphtheria, Norme Gail Crawley, aged 5 years, 5 months, and 4 days. She was a loving and obedient child. Her death was a sad blow to her parents, brothers, and sisters. Her friends believe that when the trumpet sounds on the last great day, she will come forth from the tomb glorified. JOHN F. STEELE.

WEST.—Died at the home of his nephew, in Bartow, Fla., Nov. 22, 1906, of la grippe, Brother West. He was born in Alfred, N. Y., Aug. 31, 1821. He kept the Sabbath for many years, and although a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church, the last few years he was a regular attendant of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His aged wife died one year ago. They had traveled life’s journey together for fifty-nine years. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. G. SPRINGER.

CUMMINGS.—Died at St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 7, 1906, Mrs. Cynthia M. Cummings, wife of Edward H. Cummings. She was born in Springfield, Pa., Sept. 29, 1842. She became interested in present truth in 1870, and identified herself with this people a few years later. Her hope was in God until the last, and those who know of her last days feel that she awaits the first resurrection. She leaves a husband, one son, and one daughter to mourn for her. C. L. EMMERSON.

BOOTH.—Died at Anacortes, Wash., Oct. 15, 1906, of cancer of the stomach, my beloved mother, Mrs. Nancy Almira Tenney Booth, aged 68 years, 8 months, and 10 days. When quite young, she with her husband accepted the advent message under the labors of I. Sanborn, and joined the Hundred Mile Grove church of Wisconsin. She was a faithful witness for Christ, and died with a firm hope of being raised in the first resurrection. She leaves five sons and four daughters and many friends, who deeply mourn their loss. A. H. BOOTH.

HUNTER.—Died in Hickory, N. C., Oct. 23, 1906, of membranous croup, Sarah Margaret Hunter, daughter of John and Nellie Hunter, aged 4 years, 4 months, and 22 days. Little Margie loved the Sabbath-school, and her childish faith grasped the truth of Jesus’ coming and of the new earth. While her death was a severe shock to her parents, they are comforted with the thought that she will come up in the first resurrection. She was laid to rest in the little graveyard at Hildebran, words of comfort being spoken to the parents and friends by the writer. J. W. BEACH.

HUDSON.—Died in Garden Grove, Cal., Nov. 18, 1906, Charles Hudson, aged 81 years, 10 months, and 26 days. Brother Hudson was a pioneer in Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska in the early years of those States, and the same spirit of advancement placed him among the pioneers in the third angel’s message, which he accepted forty-one years ago. During these years his faithfulness was a constant witness to his sincerity, and he leaves behind the record of an earnest Christian experience. He sleeps, and his loved ones sorrow, but not as those without hope. B. E. FULLMER.

MERCER.—Died in Boston, Mass., Nov. 12, 1906, Sister Margaret Mercer, of Arcata, Cal., aged 72 years. Sister Mercer and three of her daughters accepted present truth about ten years ago. Her husband died about twelve years ago, and since that time she has made her home with her children, mostly with her daughter in California. While visiting her children and friends in the East, she was taken sick, and died six weeks later. The body was brought to Hartford, Conn., for burial. She was the mother of twelve children, ten of whom survive her. She also left thirty-four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home of her son, and we laid her to rest in Spring Grove Cemetery, to await the voice of the Archangel. W. R. ANDREWS.