Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 4, 1907

Harrel.— Died at Paris, Tex., Nov. 12, 1906, from abscess of the liver, Hugh Harrel, aged 66 years. He was resigned to the will of God, and expected to come forth at the resurrection of the just. Mrs. L. Harrel.

Wilson.— Died in Greeley, Colo., May 21, 1907, Mrs. Nancy Jenette Wilson. Sister Wilson was born in the State of New York, May 30, 1831. At middle age she accepted present truth, and for thirty years has been true to the message that is so soon to triumph. She leaves eight children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13, by Watson Ziegler.

Hopewell.— Died at Northumberland, Pa., June 12, 1907, of pneumonia and other complications, Alice Ruth Hopewell, infant daughter of Robert G. and Jennie Hopewell, aged 1 year, 1 month, and 11 days. The little member of the believing family, the youngest of six children, was laid away in the hope of "a better resurrection." Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:15, 16. George W. Spies.

Bird.— Died at the home of her daughter, Sister Storm, at Scranton, Pa., May 3, 1907, of old age, our beloved sister in Christ, Lucy A. Bird, aged nearly 83 years. The remarks at the funeral were based on Dan. 12:13, a text of Sister Bird's own choosing. The remains were taken to Clayton, N. J., and laid by the side of her husband, who died five years ago. Here they together wait the morning of the first resurrection. S. S. Shrock.

Curtis.— Died at Sand Lake, Mich., June 8, 1907, Mrs. George W. Curtis, aged 62 years, 8 months, and 18 days. Sister Curtis united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church several years ago, and has been a firm believer. She died in the blessed hope, leaving five children and many other relatives to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. H. C. Pitton.

Davidson.— Died at his home in Springfield, Mo., Feb. 24, 1907, James Davidson, aged 56 years. Mr. Davidson joined the Adventist church at Springfield about five years ago, and has been a faithful Christian worker. He had no fear of death, and was ready to meet Him who saw fit to call him from his labor. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. Mrs. Lottie Davidson.

Proctor.— Died at the home of her son, in Chicago, Ill., Sister Amanda Proctor, or as she was familiarly called, "Grandma Proctor," in the eighty-eighth year of her age. She broke her hip some time ago, and this, in addition to the feebleness of old age, caused her death. She had kept the Sabbath for many years, and was a member of the West Side church. Funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Job 14:14. A sympathizing congregation filled the house, and the floral gifts testified their love for her. L. D. Santee.

Hendrick.— Died in Bushnell Township, Pa., April 4, 1907, Mrs. Lucy M. Clark Hendrick, aged 61 years, 11 months, and 25 days. She was a member of the Baptist Church until 1878, when she embraced present truth, which she held dear until death. She had been a patient sufferer for twenty-four years, sixteen years of which she was unable to walk. She leaves eleven children and one sister. Funeral service was held at the Baptist church at Palo, Elder Buell speaking words of comfort from John 14:27. James M. Irving.

Griffin.— Died at St. Paul, Minn., June 3, 1907, of a complication of diseases, Raymond F., son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Y. Griffin, aged 11 years, 6 months, and 18 days. Raymond was unfortunate in not having the power of speech, although he could hear. He was always cheerful and appreciative of favors. His parents and two brothers, with sympathizing friends, laid him to rest till the Life-giver comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Matt. 11:28-31. The pastor of the Congregational church rendered kind assistance. H. F. Phelps.

O’Neal.— Died at Syracuse, N. Y., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Miller, Oct. 19, 1906, of heart trouble and Bright's disease, Mrs. Flora Webster O'Neal, aged 52 years, 11 months, and 22 days. Our dear sister accepted present truth about twelve years ago, and became a member of the Tonawanda (N. Y.) church. She was of a charitable and amiable disposition, and was loved and highly esteemed by all who knew her. We laid her to rest by the side of her little son Harold, in the cemetery at Chester, Ohio, to await the call of the Life-giver. Funeral service was conducted by Elder R. G. Patterson. Mrs. H. L. Laughlin.

Smith.— Died at Seattle, Wash., May 5, 1907, Anna H. Smith, wife of Elder Geo. H. Smith, in her fifty-fifth year. She was converted at the age of fourteen, and joined the Christian Church; and in 1875 she and her husband embraced present truth under the labors of Elder H. W. Decker in Wisconsin. Together they labored for many years in Dakota, Kansas, and Nebraska, coming to Seattle about a year ago. Their only daughter died last fall, and her loss seriously affected Sister Smith's health. Her courage in the Lord was good, and her last words were of faith and trust in her Saviour. Her husband and son look forward to a happy reunion when Jesus comes. The writer, assisted by Elder W. W. Sharp, conducted the funeral service. H. C. J. Wollekar.

Jenkins.— Died at her home in South Lancaster, Mass., May 28, 1907, Sister Elmira Jenkins. Her death was very unexpected to all of her relatives and friends. From the day she accepted the message, her faith was strong and firm. She died in the Lord. She leaves a husband and three daughters, besides several sisters and a brother. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the house, assisted by H. F. Ketring. F. C. Gilbert.

Hill.— Died near Yellow Springs, Ohio, June 9, 1907, of hardening of the arteries, Robert J. Hill, aged 73 years, 1 month, and 6 days. In 1864 he heard the third angel's message, and fully accepted all points of present truth; he remained faithful unto death. He will be greatly missed, for he was a kind neighbor, an affectionate father, and a cheerful member of the church. He leaves a wife, one son, and one daughter. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer, assisted by Elder J. G. Wood and Elder Fairchild. E. J. Van Horn.

Hopkins.— Died near Harwood, Mo., May 18, 1907, of dropsy of the heart, Brother George W. Hopkins, in his eighty-third year. Brother Hopkins gave his heart to the Lord in early life, and united with the Baptist Church. In 1873 he accepted the views of Seventh-day Adventists, which were presented to him by Elder R. L. Lawrence. Too much could not be said of his honesty and integrity as a man. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. J. H. Coffman.

Holt.— Died in Augusta, Maine, June 2, 1907, of paralysis, Sister Eliza F. Holt, aged 68 years. Her death was sudden, and was a great shock to her family, but she rests in hope. She was a member of the Canaan Seventh-day Adventist church, and has left us a good example of Christian living. She leaves two sons and four daughters, besides other relatives, to mourn their loss. She was brought to Clinton for burial, the funeral being held in the home of her son, where she had lived many years. Remarks were made by the writer from Ps. 116:15. P. B. Osborne.

St. John.— Died at the St. Helena (Cal.) Sanitarium, June 8, 1907, Mrs. Delotry C. Wolcott St. John, wife of Elder H. A. St. John. She was born at Orwell, Ohio, June 22, 1845. Sister St. John was ever a loving, devoted, faithful Christian. Besides her husband and four children, the immediate living relatives of the deceased are two brothers and one sister, the wife of Elder Geo. W. Caviness, of Mexico. Her death came as an unexpected shock to the family, though for several months she had not been as well as usual. Her last severe illness was undoubtedly brought on by the sudden shock of Elder St. John's accident of poisoning some five weeks ago, so serious as to nearly prove fatal, and because of which he was rendered unable to attend the funeral service of his wife, which was conducted by Elder E. H. Behrens, chaplain of the St. Helena Sanitarium, assisted by Elder D. D. Lake.

Jefferson.— Died in Mountain View, Cal., June 8, 1907, of tuberculosis, Caroline Jefferson, the beloved wife of Brother Bert A. Jefferson, aged 24 years, 4 months, and 21 days. Her maiden name was Axelson. She was born in Denmark, and came to this country with her parents when eight years of age. She was baptized and united with the church at about the age of sixteen. She had a good experience in the things of God. According to her request, prayer was offered by the elders of the church for her recovery, and yet it was her greatest desire that the will of God should be done. He did not see fit to restore her physically, but after the season of prayer she said repeatedly that he had healed her soul, and she rested in quiet peace and confidence in the arms of her Saviour. She leaves a husband and a little son, besides a brother, three half-sisters, father and mother, to mourn their loss. Funeral service was held by the writer, assisted by Elder H. W. Cottrell. M. C. W.