Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Dec 15, 1910

Wickham.—Sister Sarah Wickham died at the home of her granddaughter in Cartersville, Mont., Nov. 6, 1910. Although seventy-six years of age, she was in her usual health until within an hour of her death, which was caused by heart failure. Thus one more of the faithful has fallen asleep with the blessing pronounced upon those who die in the Lord from henceforth. Words of comfort, based on Rev. 14:13, were spoken at her home church in Fort Collins, Colo., Nov. 11, 1910, and she was laid to rest beside her aged companion in the Fort Collins cemetery. Watson Ziegler.

Parish.—Mrs. Ann Parish died at the home of her daughter at Maxwell, Iowa, Oct. 23, 1910, aged 74 years, 3 months, and 12 days. She was born in Horsham, England, July 11, 1836, and at the age of seventeen came with her parents to the United States, and settled at Belvidere, Ill. In 1854 she was married to Lanson L. Parish. To this union were born nine children, seven of whom are still living. Many years ago Sister Parish accepted the truth of the third angel's message. Her days were spent in service for others. Loving hands laid her away to await the coming of our Lord. Aba Smith.

Brown.—Mrs. Mary Brown, widow of Daniel Brown, was born in Hardin County, in Kentucky, March 17, 1834; she was married Dec. 8, 1853. With her husband, she moved to Illinois, in 1882. In 1900 they moved to Kings County, California. Together they lived in the faith of the coming Saviour, keeping the commandments, until Feb. 12, 1907, when Brother Brown died, leaving her until Nov. 5, 1910, when she also fell asleep, after forty-five years of faithful living in the present truth. She died at the home of her daughter. Three children are left to mourn. J. W. Bagby.

Howard.—Ora L. Randolph was born in Tioga, N. Y., April 30, 1850, and died in Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 17, 1910, aged 60 years, 5 months, and 17 days. She was married to Edward Howard at Vernon, Mich., Feb. 26, 1868. Five children were born to them. Two of these, with two brothers and one sister of Mrs. Howard's, are left to mourn. It was a comfort to both mother and daughter that Grace, who was a nurse, could be with her mother to care for her in her last sickness. The funeral was held in Grand Rapids. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. M. Wilbur.

Kendall.—Benjamin J. Kendall was born at Pleasant Valley, Md., Sept. 26, 1881, and died in Smithsburg, Md., Nov. 18, 1910, aged 29 years, 1 month, and 22 days. He was married in 1903 to Lulu Barkdoll, who, with his parents, five sisters, and six brothers, is now left to mourn. He accepted the truth of the third angel's message a little over one year ago, and became a member of the church at Smithsburg, of which he was a faithful member until his death. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. He was laid to rest in the Pleasant Valley churchyard to await the coming of the Life-giver. W. L. Adkins.

Fox.—Brother Jeremiah and Sister Rebecca Fox recently departed this life—she on Aug. 23, he on Sept. 10, 1910. Brother and Sister Fox were charter members of the Salem (N. J.) church, having accepted the truth under the labors of Elder S. B. Horton and others in 1896. The Salem church was organized in their home. They were faithful to their calling, and a great help to the cause, until the infirmities of old age came upon them. They were living with their son at Westmont, N. J. The funeral services were conducted by the minister of the Daretown Baptist church, interment being made at the Daretown cemetery. John C. Dickson.

Mullen.—Elvira Burr was born in Copley, Summit Co., Ohio, March 9, 1839, and died at Sparta, Wis., Nov. 25, 1910. In the summer of 1859 she was converted to the Adventist faith under the labors of Elder J. H. Waggoner, and in July, 1860, she was married to U. C. Mullen. In 1866 they moved to Wisconsin, settling in Leon Valley. Sister Mullen was one of the charter members of the Leon church, which was afterward moved to Sparta. A large circle of acquaintances testify of her life as one that patterned after the Master's. Seven children, four brothers, and one sister are left to wait the soon-coming day, when loved ones will, if faithful, be reunited in an eternal home. B. L. Post.

Howard.—Edward Howard was born in Tenterden, Kent Co., England, Feb. 16, 1844. He came to the United States with his parents at the age of five, settling in Medina, Ohio. At the age of eighteen he enlisted in the 42d Ohio Volunteers, serving for over three years in the Civil War. He was married Feb. 26, 1868, to Miss Ora Randolph, of Vernon, Mich. To this union five children were born, two of whom are living. Brother Howard died at the Western branch of the National Military Home in Kansas, Sept. 28, 1910. With his wife he joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church about thirty-eight years ago. He was held in high esteem by those with whom he was associated. He was buried from the Home in Kansas, the chaplain officiating. J. M. Wilbur.

Morehead.—Phoebe Ann Chew was born in Tompkins County, New York, Feb. 14, 1836. She was married July 6, 1858, to Mr. I. A. Morehead. In 1879 she came to Oregon, and settled near Portland. Here she accepted the doctrines taught by Seventh-day Adventists, in which faith she has continued a firm and faithful believer for the last twenty-seven years. On Oct. 20, 1910, she died at the home of her son, in South Portland, aged 74 years, 8 months, and 6 days. She leaves one sister, two sons, and one daughter, besides many neighbors and friends, to miss her and to mourn. The funeral discourse was given by the writer. R. D. Benham.

Hickerson.—Mary A. Jones was born in Licking County, Ohio, Jan. 10, 1836, and died at the home of her daughter in Reading, Mich., Nov. 26, 1910, aged 74 years, 10 months, and 16 days. She was married to Thomas Hickerson, Nov. 15, 1857. Under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell she accepted the truth at Gilboa, Ohio, in 1856, and ever remained faithful to its teachings. She had read the New Testament through forty-six times. Her husband, two daughters, two grandchildren, three sisters, and one brother are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. A. Miller, after which interment was made in the Maplewood Cemetery at Reading.

Kesser.—Died near Whittemore, Mich., Nov. 29, 1910, Brother Fred Kesser, aged 74 years. Brother Kesser was born in Russia, and lived the Lutheran faith until twenty-five years ago, when he united with the Baptist Church. He came to Michigan nineteen years ago, and settled where he has since lived. Twelve years ago his wife's mother, who was a Seventh-day Adventist, came to live with them. Through her influence Brother and Sister Kesser soon accepted the truth. Brother Kesser was twice married, and had two children by his first wife. His present wife is left with three children. He died with a bright hope in the resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. A large company of neighbors and friends listened attentively as the subject of the second coming of Christ and the resurrection was dwelt upon. Geo. O. States.

Noble.—Thomas Patterson Noble was born Dec. 12, 1856, at Goshen, near Windsor Mills, Quebec, and died at his home in Fitch Bay, Quebec, Nov. 22, 1910, aged 53 years, 11 months, and 10 days. About fourteen years ago, having heard the third angel's message, he with his family accepted it, being the only Sabbath-keepers in the place for years. About eight years ago he moved to Fitch Bay, that his children might attend our school, and that the family might have church privileges. He was always willing to do all that he could to advance the interests of the church and school, and will be greatly missed. He leaves a wife, two grown sons, and three daughters, besides brothers and sisters, who feel their loss keenly, and yet with the blessed hope that he will come forth in the first resurrection. The funeral service was held in the church, and he was laid to rest in the Fitch Bay cemetery. Geo. H. Skinner.

Westphal.—Mrs. Emma Westphal (née Birt) died Sept. 13, 1910, at her home near Daylight, Tenn., after an illness of six weeks, aged nearly twenty-four years. She was born near Fulton, Ill., Nov. 22, 1886, at which place her parents still reside. The years of her early womanhood were spent in gay social life; but about five years ago she accepted the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour; and to her he became a present, personal Friend in joy or sorrow, and sustained and gave her hope in sickness and death. March 13, 1907, she was united in marriage to Arthur Westphal, and they were both baptized, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in this place, where they resided until her death. She was an active worker in the church, and knew the power of prevailing prayer. Much of the time she held some position of responsibility in connection with the Sabbath-school and young people's work. Clifford G. Howell.