Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 4, 1909

HONEY.—Died in Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 4, 1909, Augustus Honey, aged seventy-five years. Two sons and two stepdaughters are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

WATTLEY.—Died in New York City, Feb. 10, 1909, Ursulea, daughter of Brother and Sister Wattley, aged one year and twenty-four days. Funeral services were conducted by Brother J. C. Hennessy, assisted by Brother Samuel Gordon, words of comfort being spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13 and Jer. 31:15-17. C. H. WILKINSON.

SPOONER.—Anna C. Spooner (née Lyon), a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Allegan, Mich., died at the home of her only child, Sister Mary Alden, of Allegan, Nov. 20, 1908, aged 75 years, 10 months, and 3 days. Her last illness was due to defective eyesight, poor hearing, and a broken limb. A. G. HAUGHEY.

DEW.—Died in Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 20, 1909, Marjora Mayse Dew, aged 4 years, 9 months, and 16 days. Her death was caused by a fall from a stool. Marjora loved Jesus, and often talked of his coming. With loving hearts the parents await the dawn of the resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. Text, John 13:7. S. THURSTON.

HOBSON.—Sister Amy Hobson was born May 5, 1835, in Ontario, and died Feb. 8, 1909, at Clare, Mich., aged 73 years, 9 months, and 3 days. Early in life she gave her heart to the Saviour, and about eighteen years ago accepted the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists. Her faith was bright to the end. We laid her away in hope of the glad resurrection morning. M. C. GUILD.

GRAY.—Died at the home of her daughters, in Long Beach, Cal., Feb. 4, 1909, Sister Freedonia C. Gray, aged 58 years, 4 months, and 5 days. Sister Gray gave her heart to her Saviour at an early age, and has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Long Beach for a number of years. She was the mother of five children, all of whom survive her. Words of comfort were spoken to the company of friends at the home of the daughters. Text, Ps. 17:15. J. W. ADAMS.

JOHNSON.—Ada Stacey Johnson was born in Springfield, Mass., March 16, 1885; and died at Leominster, Mass., Jan. 19, 1909. She was married to Chas. N. Johnson in July, 1904. About three weeks before her death she was afflicted with acute bronchitis, which developed into double pneumonia, resulting in her death. She leaves an infant babe a few days old, a sorrowing husband, with a grief-stricken father, mother, and sister. The last few days of her life were especially marked by her complete resignation to the will of her Heavenly Father. The hope of the coming Life-giver was precious to her. The writer spoke words of comfort, and was assisted in the services by Elders F. C. Gilbert and H. F. Ketring. C. S. LONGACRE.

McCORMICK.—Died at Mount Hope, Wis., Feb. 1, 1909, of a complication of diseases and old age, Mrs. Catherine McCormick, aged eighty years. Sister McCormick was born in New York State, Aug. 11, 1829. She came to Illinois with her parents in 1844, and was married to Benjamin McCormick Feb. 26, 1848. She became a Christian at the age of seventeen, and joined the Freewill Baptist Church. About twelve years later she and her husband became acquainted with the Seventh-day Adventist faith, in which they lived together for sixty-one years, until the day of her death. Now the aged husband, with one brother, five daughters, and many friends, are left to mourn. These were all present at the funeral service, conducted in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Mount Hope, Wis., by Elder Mahlon Serns and the writer. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13. We laid her to rest with the blessed assurance that, if faithful, we shall meet her in the resurrection morn. F. STEBBEDS.

PRATT.—Died in South Woodstock, Maine, Jan. 31, 1909, Sister C. H. Pratt, (née Ridlon), aged seventy-two years. Sister Pratt had been in failing health for years, but bore her sufferings with patience, and prayed much in her last illness. She had been a believer in the message for this time for years, and left good evidence of her acceptance with the Lord. She leaves a husband, two sons, two daughters, and other relatives to mourn. Sermon by the writer, from Job 14:14. P. B. OSBORNE.

ROGERS.—Barton N. Rogers was born May 24, 1869, in Davis County, Missouri, and fell asleep in Jesus at Lawrence, Kan., Feb. 4, 1909. While only a few months had passed since he had learned the full meaning of a Saviour’s love, and the truth for this time, yet his trust and words of exhortation were a source of strength and comfort to those who will miss him in this life. A father, three brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn. Words based on the promises of God to those who sleep in Jesus were spoken by the writer. L. F. TRUBEY.

STEWARD.—Salina Strong was born in Canada, in 1858, and died at Omer, Mich., Jan. 28, 1909, aged fifty-one years. At the age of seventeen she was united in marriage to Godlipe Guster, and to them were born five children. In 1907 she was married to Wm. Steward, and one child was born to them. Sister Steward joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Omer in 1907. She died with a firm hope in the soon-coming Saviour, leaving many to mourn the loss of a kind friend and sister. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. F. E. PENNER.

PEASLEE.—Sister Hulda Louisa Peaslee was born in Huron County, Ohio, April 16, 1842; and died of cancer of the stomach, Feb. 3, 1909, at her home in Bellefourche, S. D., after an illness of several months. Her hope was bright, and though suffering intensely, she manifested great patience. She fell asleep with the words, “Blessed Jesus,” upon her lips. Sister Peaslee came to the Black Hills in January, 1902, from Battle Creek, Mich. Three sons are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother. Several months before her death she selected Ps. 17:15 as the text to be used at her burial. ALBERT C. ANDERSON.

HANDY.—David Handy was born in Niagara County, New York, Aug. 3, 1822. His death took place Feb. 10, 1909, at the age of eighty-six years and six months. Brother Handy had lived in Mundy Township, Genesee Co., Mich., since 1884. In 1882 he accepted present truth, and a little later all his family embraced the faith. His oldest daughter is the wife of Brother C. H. Knight, who, having been connected with the work in former days, is quite well known to many of our people. Brother Handy is survived also by his wife and many other relatives. Prov. 22:3 was used as a basis for remarks at the funeral. E. K. SLADE.

GITHENS.—Samantha Githens was born Dec. 26, 1856. At an early age she united with the Presbyterian Church, and afterward was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She and her husband accepted the whole message under the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore. She had no children, but eight years ago she and her husband adopted two little ones, and although living where there was no church of our people, succeeded in bringing them up to love and obey the truth. She died at her home in Spring City, Tenn., Feb. 1, 1909, aged 52 years, 1 month, and 5 days, leaving her husband, two children, an aged mother, three sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn. Words of comfort based upon Luke 8:52 were spoken by the writer in the Presbyterian church in her home town. SMITH SHARP.