“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
LEECH.—Died at Big Horn, Wyo., Sister Rebecca Leech, in the seventy-eighth year of her age. Sister Leech has been a faithful witness for the truth for many years, and was a zealous worker to the last. She leaves a husband and three sons. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. E. BAKER. WILDEY.—Died at Conewango Valley, N. Y., July 10, 1902, after a lingering illness, Murilla Hoard Wildey, aged 88 years. Sister Wildey accepted the third angel’s message a few years ago, and died firm in the blessed hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. LULU WIGHTMAN. WRESLEY.—Fell asleep in Jesus, July 15, 1902, Sister Arial Wresley, aged 35 years. She accepted the truth when about thirteen years of age. She fell asleep with the hope of being awakened with the sleeping righteous. A husband and four children are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted at her home in Vestaburg, Mich. Words of comfort were spoken by E. R. Lauda. IRVING HALL. MAY.—Died at the home of her daughter in the township of Alaiedon, Ingham Co., Mich., July 4, Sister Catherine McEwen May, aged 69 years, 3 months, and 14 days. For twenty-five years she has been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. For fifteen months she patiently suffered, and died in the triumphs of faith. A large concourse of neighbors and friends was present at her funeral. Discourse was given by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. L. G. MOORE. BREEMAN.—Departed this life in Grand Rapids, March 9, 1902, Sister Rhoda Breeman, daughter of George and Sarah Bates. She was a devout Christian woman, and a member in good standing in the Grand Rapids church. She leaves a husband, three children, a father, two sisters, and six brothers to mourn their loss. But they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted in the Seventh-day Adventist chapel at Grand Rapids, Mich., March 12, 1902. R. C. HORTON. JUDEFIND.—Died at Rock Hall, Md., July 16, 1902, John W. Judefind, aged 65 years. Brother Judefind first heard the third angel’s message in Washington, D. C., about eleven years ago, at a tent meeting conducted by Elder J. S. Washburn. He was led to obedience at an effort conducted by Elders R. D. Hottel and E. E. Franke at Rock Hall about nine years ago. At the organization of the church Brother Judefind was chosen elder. He was the first one arrested in Maryland for working on Sunday. His death resulted from being kicked in the stomach by a horse. He died the day following. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 5:28, 29. JOHN F. JONES. CHURCH.—Fell asleep July 13, 1902, after two weeks’ illness, Sister Ettie Church, aged 47 years, 11 months. For twenty years Sister Church had held up the faith and doctrine of the third angel’s message by precept and example. She leaves one brother to mourn, but not without hope. Funeral services were conducted at the home in Union Square, N. Y., by the writer. LULU WIGHTMAN. PARISH.—Died at his home in Allendale, Mich., April 16, 1902, Enos Parish, aged 74 years, 8 months, and 21 days. He was a kind husband and father, and was highly esteemed by his neighbors and friends, and will be greatly missed in the community where he had lived for many years. He leaves a wife, one daughter, and four sons to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted at the Congregational church in Allendale, April 18. R. C. HORTON. OXLEY.—Edgar L. Oxley was born in Port William, Clinton Co., Ohio, July 6, 1861; and died in Battle Creek, Mich., July 9, 1902, of paralysis, aged 41 years and 3 days. He had known the present truth from a child. In his last sickness he gave some evidence of acceptance with God. An aged mother, four brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn. He was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, July 12, 1902. I. D. VAN HORN.