Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 14, 1906

ANGEE.—Died near Vancouver, Wash., May 2, 1906, of scarlet fever, Millard Angee, son of Brother and Sister Chas. Angee, who deeply mourn his death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. E. SHAFER.

DUNN.—Died April 30, 1906, of tuberculosis, Lydia Fannie Dunn, daughter of Elgie and May Dunn, of Milwaukee, Wis., aged 1 year and 16 days. She was never very strong, and the last eleven weeks were full of extreme suffering. Everything that loved ones could do was done but, like the crushing of a tender spring bud, little Lydia’s life was cut short. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. T. DOWSETT.

NEWCOMB.—Died in Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., May 15, 1906, Teressa Jane Newcomb, aged 84 years, 3 months, and 23 days. She and her husband, the late Daniel Newcomb, were members of the Presbyterian Church until 1861, when they embraced the truths of the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder R. F. Cottrell. They both died strong in the faith of the soon coming of our Lord. Her funeral service was conducted by Elder King, of Fredonia, N. Y. D. L. NEWCOMB.

ELLIS.—Died at her home, in Berville, Mich., April 7, 1906, Mrs. Ada Ellis, wife of Thomas A. Ellis. To them were born one boy and two girls, one a babe of three months at the time of the mother’s death. Mrs. Ellis was a kind and loving wife, and her society was much appreciated by those who knew her. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Memphis, Mich., Jan. 7, 1895, and it was at this church that the funeral service was conducted; text, Rev. 14:13. O. F. BUTCHER.

WILLEY.—Died at Cambridge, Md., May 12, 1906, of consumption, Margaret Alenia Willey, aged 25 years, 6 months, and 18 days. At the age of sixteen she united with the M. E. Church. Three years ago she heard the voice of her Saviour in the third angel’s message, and with her parents and a younger sister, was baptized, and united with the Cambridge church. Her consistent Christian life was admired by all who knew her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15 and Rev. 14:13. JOHN F. JONES.

STARK.—Died at the hospital in Bloomington, Ill., May 21, 1906, of Bright’s disease of the kidneys, Sister Eliza J. Stark, aged 37 years, 7 months, and 17 days. Five years ago she gave her heart to the Lord and accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder Huntington, of Indiana. Sister Stark lived a consistent Christian life, and looked forward to the second coming of the Lord with joyous expectations. She leaves her husband and six children, together with many friends, to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. W. D. PARKHURST.

BOYER.—Died at Washburn, Mo., April 2, 1906, after an illness of nearly four weeks, my dear mother, Mrs. E. J. Boyer, aged 73 years and 24 days. Mother was born near Baltimore, Md., but spent the early part of her life in Missouri. She was converted to present truth in California in 1890, joining the church at Oakland, Cal. Later she united with the Battle Creek church, of which she remained a consistent member till her death. We laid her away in the Exeter Cemetery, feeling confident that when the voice of the Archangel shall call the saints to their eternal rest, mother will come up in the first resurrection. L. B. BOYER, M. D.

WRIGHT.—Died at her home in Oro Fino, Cal., of pneumonia, Mrs. Rozella Wright, aged 50 years and 11 months. She accepted the third angel’s message about twenty years ago under the labors of Elder J. D. Rice and Dr. Frank Lamb. She remained true to her faith till the last, and died rejoicing in the hope of the resurrection. She leaves a husband and many dear friends to mourn their loss. She had no children of her own, but she opened her home to the homeless, and was a tender mother to the motherless. The funeral service was conducted by the Congregationalist minister of Etna, Cal. ANNA ELDER.

NEAR.—Died at Mason, Mich., May 18, 1906, Mrs. Mary M. Near, wife of Brother William F. Near, in her seventy-ninth year. In early childhood she united with the Methodist Church, and was in that communion until 1880, when, under the labors of Elder E. P. Daniels and T. M. Steward, she accepted the message of the third angel. For years the little company met at her house each week to encourage one another, and to praise the Lord. Besides her companion, with whom she had walked life’s journey for nearly sixty-four years, she leaves five children, eleven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, and many friends. These now think of her as sweetly sleeping in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. L. G. MOORE.

WICK.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elvira Rice, at Imperial, Cal., April 18, 1906, of paralysis, Mrs. Mary Wick, aged 75 years. In early life she was converted and joined the United Brethren Church. In 1847 she was united in marriage with Eli Wick, and together they accepted the third angel’s message in 1859 at Clyde, Ill., under the labors of Elders J. Hart and E. Everts. She ever lived true to her convictions, and her life was one of service for the Master in ministering to sick and suffering humanity. She now rests from her labor, awaiting the call of the Life-giver when he comes to reward the faithful. One daughter and an adopted son survive her. The remains were brought to Carthage for burial, and were laid to rest beside her husband, who died six years ago. The funeral was conducted by Elder L. W. Terry, who used Job 14:12-15 as the basis of comforting words. MARY HOFF.

EVERHART.—Died at Sac City, Iowa, May 1, 1906, Mrs. Lucy Jane Everhart, nee Cofer, wife of the late Elder W. B. Everhart, aged 58 years, 7 months, and 23 days. Mr. and Mrs. Everhart accepted present truth about thirty-four years ago under the labors of Elders Kilgore and Morrison. Subsequently Brother Everhart entered the ministry. Sister Everhart’s death resulted from severe burns received through accidental explosion of a mixture of kerosene and gasoline. She lived only six hours after the accident occurred. Though suffering intensely, she did not murmur or complain. Her trust in God did not falter. Seven children were born to Brother and Sister Everhart, all of whom are still living. The funeral service was conducted from the Grant City Seventh-day Adventist church by C. W. Hollingsworth and the writer. We laid her to rest by her husband’s side in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, near Auburn, Iowa. WM. J. JOHNSON.