Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Apr 10, 1913

DEGUZEE.—Caroline Deguzee died in Oakland, Cal., Feb. 23, 1913, aged 85 years, 3 months, and 28 days. She accepted present truth about twenty-five years ago under the labors of Elders J. O. Corliss and R. S. Owen. One daughter and one grandson survive. B. E. BEDDOE.

BABSTOCK.—On Feb. 5, 1913, Isabel Babstock of St. Johns, Newfoundland, fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her uncle, aged 27 years. She accepted present truth under the labors of Elder C. H. Keslake, and faithfully kept the commandments of God, even though it cost her her position to observe the Sabbath. The writer conducted the funeral service. WM. C. YOUNG.

STINE.—Anna Wind Stine was born in April, 1883, at Canby, Minn., and died at the St. Helena Sanitarium in California, Feb. 14, 1913. She was married to A. C. Stine in October of 1909. Her husband, father, one sister, and two brothers survive. She was always faithful and patient in her duties. Her faith in Christ was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was buried at Galt, Cal. Services were conducted by the writer. D. T. FERO.

WHISENENT.—Died at the home of her son in Birmingham, Ala., Martha N. Whisenent, aged 61 years, 10 months, and 6 days. She accepted the truths of the third angel's message some five years ago, and remained a faithful member of the Birmingham Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. Several children mourn their loss. The writer conducted the funeral services, assisted by Elder A. L. Miller. W. C. WALES.

BANNING.—Nellie Walters Banning was born May 7, 1865, in Memphis, Tenn., and died at the home of her daughter in Decatur, Ill., Feb. 20, 1913, aged 47 years, 9 months, and 13 days. In 1887 she was married to Robert Banning. Her companion, two sons, two daughters, and one brother are left to mourn. Her life gave evidence of implicit trust in the Heavenly Father, and belief in the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. JOHN E. HANSON.

HILL.—Mary Angeline Hill, wife of Brother James I. Hill, died at Halfrock, Mo., March 9, 1913. Sister Hill was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1877. She was a faithful and consistent member from that time till her death. During her last sickness she often repeated the twenty-third psalm, which seemed a great comfort to her. A husband and six children are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. E. E. FARNSWORTH.

PILLSBURY.—Lorena Courter was born in Michigan, Sept. 12, 1875. She was united in marriage with Edward Pillsbury Sept. 24, 1895. To them were born seven children, five of whom survive. The deceased was converted at about the age of eighteen, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Terra Ceia, Fla., of which she remained a faithful member until her death. Three and one-half years ago her health failed, and she fell asleep in Jesus at Tampa, Fla., Jan. 6, 1913, aged 37 years, 3 months, and 24 days. Sister Pillsbury was fully reconciled to the will of God, and the blessed hope of meeting her soon-coming Saviour cheered her heart to the last. Besides her husband and children, a mother, two sisters, and one brother are left to mourn. A. D. GILBERT.

CLOUGH.—Edward A. Clough was born in eastern Canada in 1825, and died at the home of his son Dr. A. E. Clough, at Madison, S. Dak., Feb. 1, 1913. In 1846 the deceased was married to Happy-love Austin, who preceded him in death in August, 1911. They moved to Iowa in 1857 and to Dakota in 1879, thus being pioneers in two States. To their union were born six children, of whom four sons are living. Brother Clough had an active, energetic spirit in the communities where he lived. He and his wife accepted present truth nearly thirty years ago. He was local elder of the Ash Grove and Madison churches for many years, and will be greatly missed by our people in their church work. Although eighty-eight years of age, he seldom missed being present at, and taking a leading part in, the Sabbath services, having attended the Sabbath preceding his death, when he gave a tender appeal to the members to prove loyal and true to the message to the end of life. It seemed a fitting benediction to his life-work. The funeral was held in the Baptist church, where a large concourse of friends gathered to attend the service. E. G. HAYES.

CARLILE.—Lloyd Carlile was born at Hendersonville, N. C., Dec. 10, 1895, and died at Baker Mountain, N. C., March 10, 1913, aged 17 years and 3 months. He was left an orphan about six years ago. Three years ago he, with his brother and sister, came to Baker Mountain, where all three accepted present truth and were baptized. Lloyd made many friends by his quiet, consistent daily life. D. T. SHIREMAN.

BAILEY.—Lydia Bailey was born in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11, 1834, and died in Cherry Flats, at the home of her daughter, March 9, 1913, aged 79 years and 28 days. Sister Bailey accepted present truth twenty-five years ago under the labors of Elder K. C. Russell. Her earnest Christian life left an influence for good, which will never be forgotten. Four children are left to mourn. The writer conducted the funeral service. R. E. HARTER.

MEREDITH.—James Marshall Meredith was born in Ritchie County, West Virginia, Sept. 25, 1841, and died Dec. 18, 1912, at his home in Berea, W. Va. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Bee in 1864. Five children were born to them, four of whom survive. Mother was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over twenty years, but while father believed all points of the message, he never united with the church. However, he faithfully paid his tithe. JOHN E. MEREDITH.

FREELAND.—Wilbur Jackson Freeland was born in Jackson County, Michigan, May 3, 1874, and died in Atlanta, Nebr., March 11, 1913, aged 38 years, 10 months, and 8 days. He was married to Carrie Lavine in 1897, who, with their four children, is left to mourn. His parents and one brother also survive. Brother Freeland accepted present truth in 1910, but never identified himself with this church, although he talked of doing so just the Sabbath before his sudden death. We believe that he sleeps in Jesus. E. L. COOK.

BROWN.—Frances Brown was born in Rochester, N. Y., July 12, 1842, and died March 1, 1913, in Lodi, Cal., aged 70 years, 7 months, and 24 days. She was married at Philadelphia, Pa., in April, 1861. Of her eight children six are left to mourn. Some thirty years ago the deceased came to California, and made her home in Eureka until about one year before her death. Nineteen years ago she accepted the truths held dear by this denomination, and one week before her death was received by letter into the Lodi church. Sister Brown was an earnest Christian. D. T. FERO.

MORSE.—Mary Martin Morse, known to many friends as the Mary Martin so long and faithfully connected with the Battle Creek Sanitarium, died at Dorchester, Mass., March 7, 1913, of pulmonary complications. She was born at Francestown, N. H., in 1846, so had attained her sixty-seventh year. In 1891 she married Ferdinand Morse, who now resides with his son, Dr. John Morse, in Porto Rico. Her husband was unable to be with her in her prolonged illness, and until the very last she was planning to join him in Porto Rico. Dr. John Morse and his wife, Dr. Jean Whitney Morse, and Mrs. Cora Morse accompanied her to the East, as she greatly desired to be near her brothers and the scenes of her childhood. Everything that love could prompt was arranged for her comfort. Her two brothers, L. F. Martin of Winchendon, Mass., and W. S. Martin of Wellesley, Mass., with their families, were able to visit her often, and were present at the funeral in Roxbury, conducted by the writer. She was taken to the beautiful village of Rindge, N. H., where she sleeps beside her mother, grandmother, and brother, who were one with her in the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Her father, Samuel Martin, was a pioneer in the advent movement in 1844. He sleeps in Battle Creek, Mich. May the Spirit of God gather this large family to a glad reunion at his coming. G. B. STARR.

RICKERD.—Died at Traverse City, Mich., Feb. 23, 1913, Mina Rickerd, in her thirty-fourth year. She had a kind, pleasant disposition. Sterling integrity, purity of life, and a home in the kingdom of God were more prized by her than silver and gold. For several years she was a faithful church-school teacher, and loved the service of the Master. M. C. GUILD.

DECKER.—Died March 9, 1913, at Moline, Ill., Sister Elizabeth Decker, aged 86 years. She was a faithful member of the Moline church. Her life was beautiful and her death peaceful. Two sons are left to mourn their loss. The writer spoke words of comfort from 1 Cor. 15:49. The remains were taken to Iowa, where Sister Decker now sleeps beside her husband. L. D. SANTEE.

ROYCE.—Auren Royce was born in Lyons, N. Y., Dec. 25, 1835, and died at Mead, Wash., Feb. 26, 1913. Mr. Royce was a veteran of the civil war. In 1886 he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Morrice, Mich., where he held his membership until 1903, when he moved to Mead. He was happy in his Christian experience, and died hoping for a part in the first resurrection. W. T. HILGERT.

COUSINS.—Mrs. Charlotte Cousins was born in Bicker, near Boston, Lincolnshire, England, Feb. 19, 1845, and died at Chicago, Ill., Feb. 10, 1913. About eighteen years ago she embraced the third angel's message while in Kansas City, Mo. At the time of her death she was an active member of the South Side Seventh-day Adventist Church of Chicago, and her faithful attendance at the prayer-meeting was certainly an inspiration. Four daughters, one son, and a brother are left to mourn. CHAS. T. EVERSON.

KAIN.—Ann Eliza Kain died in Burlington, N. J., Feb. 17, 1913, in her ninety-second year. She was converted at the age of fifteen years. The light of present truth came to her through a little book purchased from one of our faithful canvassers. In 1891 she united with the Camden (N. J.) Seventh-day Adventist Church. Eight years ago she transferred her membership to the Burlington church. Her life was one of continual praise and thanksgiving to God. SARAH E. LONG.

OTIS.—Miriam Helena Otis, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. L. J. Otis, died at Norwalk, Cal., Sept. 27, 1912, at the age of 2 years, 8 months, and 19 days. Miriam was a winsome child, of happy disposition, and much loved by all who knew her. She was taken from her parents after an illness of only five days, and the blow fell heavily upon them, but they are sustained by the blessed hope. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Norwalk, the local pastor assisting the writer. F. M. BURG.

GALPIN.—Herbert William Galpin was born at Oswego, N. Y., April 2, 1845. In October of 1879 he was married. In 1892, while living in Minneapolis, Minn., he accepted the doctrines taught by this people, and united with the church at that place. About three years ago the family settled near Winnifred, Alberta, Canada, where Brother Galpin died Jan. 29, 1913. He leaves one son and three daughters to mourn their loss. He passed away in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour, and we sorrow not as those who have no hope. C. A. BURMAN.

ROOT.—Mrs. Hezzy Streeter Root was born Jan. 16, 1832, in New York State. In her childhood the family moved to Battle Creek, Mich., and on Nov. 22, 1849, she was married to Ephraim H. Root. They spent about two years near Marshall, Mich., and then removed to Wright, where she fell asleep in Jesus Feb. 22, 1913, aged 81 years, 1 month, and 6 days. Sister Root accepted present truth fifty-three years ago, and continued firm and loyal to the end. Two sons and a brother and a sister, together with a large number of friends, mourn their loss. S. B. HORTON.

McCLURE.—Mrs. Margaret A. McClure, a member of the Sand Lake (Mich.) church, died in Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 5, 1913, aged 63 years, 3 months, and 9 days. She was born in New Castle, Pa. Her childhood was spent in Ohio. In 1878 she and her husband settled at Sand Lake. For nearly thirty-five years she was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Besides her husband, sons, and daughters, many other relatives and friends mourn their loss. S. B. HORTON.

CHURCH.—E. Mabel Noble was born Jan. 18, 1880, near Hanford, Cal. She was married to Lucius H. Church in 1897, and later they together completed the medical course. Her one desire was to prove herself a blessing to humanity, the last work in which she engaged being canvassing for “Great Controversy.” Sister Church died in Fresno, Cal., Feb. 26, 1913, at the early age of 33 years, 1 month, and 8 days. Her aged parents, two sisters, three brothers, and many relatives and friends mourn their loss. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. J. W. RICH.

LOVELAND.—James H. Loveland was born in Johnson, Vt., June 10, 1851, and died in the same town, Feb. 20, 1913. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father, and always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, often giving of his means and home to the unfortunate. He leaves a companion, one son, two daughters, and many friends, to mourn their loss. He died in triumph of the faith, and we laid him to rest in the family plot beside father, mother, and four sisters, to await the glad resurrection morn, when they will be reunited never to part again. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder R. B. Clapp from John 11:25. C. C. DROWN.

PURVIS.—Viola Purvis, daughter of Brother and Sister J. W. Purvis, died at the home of her parents in Toco, Tenn., March 2, 1913, aged 21 years, 5 months, and 16 days. She embraced present truth in Minneapolis, Minn., and united with the First Seventh-day Adventist Church of that city in 1908. Soon after the family moved to Tennessee, and she entered Graysville academy to prepare for the Master's service. Her health began to fail about one year ago. At the time of her death she was a faithful member of the Knoxville church. To the last her faith claimed the promises of God, and this causes her sorrowing parents, sister, and three brothers to await with greater longing than ever before the glorious appearing of the Life-giver. H. LESLEY SHOUP.

SOUCEY.—Marselinne Garvis Soucey was born at Napierville, Canada, Jan. 28, 1825, and died at the home of her daughter in College View, Nebr., Oct. 18, 1912, aged 87 years, 8 months, and 20 days. Her parents were Canadian French Roman Catholics, and brought her up in that faith. In the year 1856 she was married to Francis Soucey, and to this union were born eight children, six of whom survive her, five being present at her bedside. Four brothers survive her. About 1860, under the influence of Father Charles Chiniquy, who left the Catholic faith, Father and Mother Soucey accepted the light of the gospel as far and as fast as they saw it. They then lived at Martinton, Iroquois Co., Ill. About 1878 Elder D. T. Bourdeau preached the message in their neighborhood, and the entire family accepted the truth of the gospel. Sister Soucey's love for the truth of God was very sincere. She believed in making God's service the first business of her life. In 1883 the whole family moved to O'Brien County, Iowa, and resided there until 1891, when they moved to College View, Nebr., and have lived there ever since. Mother Soucey was confined to her bed a little over eight weeks before her death. She was a great sufferer during this time, but no word of complaint was heard from her lips. The services were conducted by Prof. F. Griggs, assisted by Elder R. F. Andrews and the writer. J. S. HART.

WILSON.—James Wilson was born June 1, 1834, and died March 5, 1913. He is survived by a wife, two sons, and three daughters. He was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Memphis, Mich., in 1863. Brother Wilson was ever a faithful member, and true to the work to which the Lord called him. He spent about fifteen years in Battle Creek for the purpose of educating his children. His last days were passed at Wayne, Mich., where we laid him to rest, to await the Life-giver's call. WM. GUTHRIE.

CARMICHAEL.—Sarah Miller was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, May 6, 1827. In 1844 the family moved to Ohio, and two years later she was married to David L. Carmichael. To this union were born seven children. In 1895 the deceased identified herself with this people, and remained a faithful and devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death, which occurred March 4, 1913. Her faith in a soon-coming, personal Saviour, and her hope of a part in the first resurrection were unwavering. Four sons are left to mourn. W. M. ANDREESS.

HUSBAND.—Joseph Husband died Jan. 15, 1913, in Greensboro, N. C. He was born in Ontario, Canada, May 13, 1856, and when eighteen years of age moved to North Carolina. In 1877 he married Sally Isabella Walker, who died in 1911. Brother Husband embraced present truth in 1895, from which time he cherished the blessed hope, and passed away with the assurance of a part in the first resurrection. Last August he married Mrs. Flora Smith, who faithfully ministered to his wants during his last illness. She mourns, together with one son and three daughters. M. H. BROWN.

HAMMOND.—Died at his home in Fairfield, Maine, March 4, 1913, Hartson Hammond, in his eighty-fifth year. The light of present truth came to him in 1864, at which time he attended a series of tent-meetings held at China, Maine. The family settled in Fairfield in 1871, where the deceased spent the remaining years of his life. Brother Hammond was a faithful husband, a loving father, and an earnest Christian, highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, one son, and two daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders P. B. and E. E. Osborne. Text, Rev. 14:13. S. J. HERSUM. *(Atlantic Union Gleaner please copy.)