Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Dec 29, 1910

BROWN.—Mrs. Tilla Brown, daughter of Brother and Sister Gilbert Wager, of Hazelton, Mich., died Dec. 8, 1910. She had been a kind and obedient daughter and a loving wife, and her heart was in the work of God. She will be missed by the church, where she was a willing worker. She leaves a husband, father, mother, brother, and other relatives and friends to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. A. R. SANDBORN.

LEER.—Died Sept. 23, 1910, at her home in Palmyra, Mo., Sister Rhoda Leer, aged 89 years, 8 months, and 10 days. Sister Leer was a member of the Christian Church from her youth till about ten years ago, when she became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Palmyra. Sister Leer was a loving mother, and was respected by all who knew her. She died in hope of a part in the first resurrection, from which theme words of comfort were spoken at the funeral service. V. NUTTER.

PREWITT.—Emily M. Prewitt, wife of J. R. Prewitt, died at Avinger, Tex., Nov. 23, 1910, aged 73 years, 8 months, and 1 day. Her maiden name was Williams. She was married to J. R. Prewitt in 1866. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1873, and has been faithful, earnest, and trustful in her Christian experience. Our sister sleeps to await the call of the Life-giver. A husband and one daughter are left to mourn, but not without hope. Comforting words were spoken by Brother S. J. Rhyne. MRS. O. V. JONES.

SEENEY.—Joseph Seeney, brother of Elder F. H. Seeney, was born Feb. 8, 1869, and died at Cheswold, Md., Dec. 8, 1910, aged forty-one years and ten months. Brother Seeney united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Cheswold more than fifteen years ago. The last few years of his life were spent in earnest preparation to meet the Lord in peace. He leaves a wife, eight children, five brothers, five sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn. The funeral service was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church, where a large congregation of sympathizing friends had gathered. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14:14. ROSCOE T. BAER.

MERSEREAU.—Died Nov. 18, 1910, in Oakland, Cal., Mrs. Catherine B. Mersereau, aged 66 years, 3 months, and 20 days. She was a native of the State of New York. For fifteen years she has been a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, always active in benevolent and missionary work. At the funeral service, held at the Oakland Seventh-day Adventist church, the writer spoke words of hope and consolation, based on 1 Cor. 15:57. An aged husband, two sons, and two grandsons survive her. GEORGE W. RINE.

CONWAY.—John M. Conway was born March 4, 1849, and died at his home in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 30, 1910, aged 61 years, 8 months, and 26 days. A wife and two sons are left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. Brother Conway accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1897, and since his baptism has faithfully held up the banner of truth. He was laid to rest in the North Mount Moriah Cemetery to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116:15. B. M. HEALD.

BABCOCK.—Died in Lewiston, Idaho, Dec. 3, 1910, Mrs. Elmina Babcock, aged 66 years, 2 months, and 8 days. Sister Babcock was born in Pennsylvania, and was married to George Babcock in Wisconsin in 1862. Not long after this she accepted the third angel's message, and has been since that time a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. About twenty-one years ago the family moved to the Coast. Two sons and two daughters, with her husband and other relatives, survive to mourn the absence of the loved one. She rests in hope. Funeral sermon by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. F. D. STARR.

WEHKA.—Alma Kunda Wehka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Kunda, died Dec. 6, 1910, aged 29 years, 10 months, and 15 days. She was born in Quincy, Ill., but at the age of five years her parents moved to Kansas. She was married to Mr. Frank Wehka, Sept. 11, 1907. To this union was born one child, who, with her husband, father, mother, three sisters, and one brother, is left to mourn. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A large company of friends gathered to pay their last respects to one who was beloved by all who knew her. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. N. T. SUTTON.

COOK.—Died near Allegan, Mich., Dec. 13, 1910, Sarah Ann Cook, aged 76 years, 9 months, and 10 days. Sister Cook was born in Ohio. She came to Allegan with her family in 1855, and was married to Palmer Cook in 1858. She was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in Allegan about eighteen years ago, ever remaining faithful to the truth of God. She was confined to her bed about four months, but bore her suffering with Christian meekness and courage. The funeral sermon was given by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:54, 55, in the home where she had lived for nearly half a century. JOHN W. COVERT.

SANFORD.—Frances Sweet was born in Shiawasse County, Michigan, Dec. 9, 1855. She was married to E. L. Sanford, Feb. 6, 1876. One son, who died in infancy, and one daughter, who is still living, were their only children. Her first religious experience was with the Methodist Church. In 1888 she, with her husband, accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, since which time she has been a consistent member of this church. For the past twelve or fifteen years she has been associated much of the time with her husband in tent and other labors in connection with the cause. She peacefully fell asleep at her home in Graysville, Tenn., Dec. 13, 1910, in hope of a part in the first resurrection. A large company assembled in the church, and after a discourse by the writer, from Isa. 57:1, 2, as the sun was setting, they followed the remains to the cemetery, where many of our brethren and sisters are sleeping, awaiting the resurrection of the just. SMITH SHARP.

LAYTON.—Mary Layton (née Davis), wife of A. Layton, Brantley, Ala., died on Oct. 26, 1910, aged fifty-two years. Sister Layton was the third wife of A. Layton, and died as the result of a stroke of paralysis. She had been a Sabbath-keeper with her husband since 1902. W. G. RINGGOLD.

KINSEY.—Catharen Catterman Kinsey died at the home of her sister near Peru, Ind., Sept. 6, 1910, aged 60 years, 6 months, and 3 days. She was born near Logansport, Ind., and was married to W. H. Kinsey on June 9, 1872. Six years later they moved to Kansas, living in the West for thirty-one years; last February they moved to Pierceton, Ind. Mrs. Kinsey was a member of the Mount Zion Seventh-day Adventist church of Oklahoma, and was a consistent Christian. She was the mother of three children, one of whom survives, together with her husband, two sisters, and a brother. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Frank Fisher, of the Brethren Church, and interment was made in the Metzer cemetery. W. H. KINSEY.

JONES.—Died at Monterey, Mich., Dec. 3, 1910, Sister Jane Cordelia Jones, in the eightieth year of her age. She was born in Mexico, Oswego Co., N. Y., in 1831. In 1851 she was married to John Ross. With her husband, she accepted present truth under the labors of Elder Joseph Bates, and became a charter member of the Monterey church about fifty-five years ago. She suffered the loss of her husband in 1871, and was married the second time in 1883 to Charles Jones, who was taken from her by death about seven years ago. Sister Jones was an active member, and a constant and regular attendant at church, until age and failing health compelled her to be absent from many of the meetings. The funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Monterey church. JOHN W. COVERT.

LOVEJOY.—Mrs. A. J. Rose Lovejoy was born in 1831 in the State of Ohio, and died at San Jose, Cal., Sept. 19, 1910, aged seventy-nine years and fifteen days. Sister Lovejoy was thrice married. In the early fifties she was married to Elijah P. Hill, whom death claimed soon after his arrival in California, about the year 1853. After ten years of widowhood, she became the wife of Thomas Hollis, who died in 1870, at their home near Henderson, Ky. In 1876 she was married to H. P. Lovejoy, of Oakland, Cal. In 1883 she, with her husband, accepted present truth, and united with the Laguna Street church at San Francisco. They later removed to San Jose, where she spent many years in home missionary work. There she fell asleep after a lingering illness, happy in her Saviour's love. She is survived by her husband, three sons, and a brother. Funeral services were conducted by Elder J. O. Corliss. H. P. LOVEJOY.

WARREN.—Ellen Payne Warren was born in Macomb County, Michigan, April 24, 1844, and died at Loma Linda, Cal., Dec. 1, 1910, being 66 years, 7 months, and 7 days old. She was married Dec. 25, 1861, to Doran Warren. Seven children were born to this union, three of whom preceded the mother in death. Her husband, one son, three daughters, two brothers, and a large circle of friends, are left to mourn. Sister Warren was beloved by all who knew her. In 1854, when she was but ten years of age, Elders J. N. Loughborough and M. E. Cornell held a series of meetings in the vicinity of her parents' home, advocating the doctrines now held by Seventh-day Adventists. Her father accepted the faith, and she early espoused the same views, remaining a faithful member and earnest worker to the end. She departed with a bright hope of meeting her Saviour in the morning of the first resurrection. The funeral services were held at Redlands, five miles from Loma Linda, a goodly number of the Loma Linda Sanitarium faculty and many others being in attendance. Her remains were laid to rest in the Redlands cemetery. Services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Clarence Santee, and her son, Elder Luther Warren, who bore a glowing tribute to her memory. F. I. RICHARDSON.