Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 17, 1903

Ackley.—Died at The House of the Good Shepherd, Syracuse, N. Y., after an operation for internal cancer, Mrs. Calista E. Ackley, aged 72 years, 5 months, and 29 days. She was a patient, gentle wife, a devoted mother, and a devout Christian. L. R. Swinney.

Burdoin.—Died at White Salmon, Wash., Dec. 12, 1902, of tuberculosis, Mary Hawthorne Burdoin, aged 26 years, 9 months, and 6 days. A sorrowing husband and two children mourn the loss of a faithful wife and mother. She died triumphant, though a great sufferer at the last. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. A. Wyman.

Crane.—Fell asleep at her home in Roxbury, Vt., Nov. 23, 1902, my dear sister, Mrs. Della Crane, youngest daughter of Lincoln B. Lockwood. She was born in Fayston, Vt., June 10, 1866. She leaves a husband, two sons, one brother, and three sisters to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. J. W. Goffin, from Ps. 17:15. Mrs. Ellen Hadley.

Miles.—Died in Waterbury, Vt., Feb. 10, 1903, of heart failure, Creighton H. Miles, aged 70 years, 4 months, and 5 days. The remains were taken to Albany, Vt., for burial. The funeral service was held at the Methodist church in Albany. He leaves five children to mourn their loss, but not as those without hope. *

Bitner.—Died at his home, near Fresno, Cal., Feb. 15, 1903, of pneumonia, Brother William Bitner, in his sixty-ninth year. When, in former years, he had means to give, it went freely to spread the light of truth. He was conscientious and devoted, and fell asleep with his eye upon the prize. He leaves a wife and five children. H. G. Thurston.

Lowell.—Died at Fargo, N. D., Jan. 27, 1903, Sarah M. Lowell, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 2 days. She gave her heart to the Lord early in life. Thirty-two years ago she accepted present truth, and was faithful unto death. She leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn. Funeral discourse was preached by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. Andrew Mead.

Stilwell.—Died at Ottawa, Kan., Feb. 12, 1903, of cancer, Mrs. Louisa M. H. Stilwell, in her seventieth year. She looked to the Lord for help, and loved to hear the reading of the Word and the voice of prayer. She left no near relatives, but was buried by friends who knew her wishes. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. A. Merrell.

Ashley.—Rachel C. Ashley, the widow of Richard Ashley, of Dartmouth, Mass., died Feb. 6, 1903, at the age of 79 years and 9 months. Sister Ashley was one of the oldest Sabbath-keepers in the world, and was respected by all who knew her. She leaves a daughter and a number of grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. R. Uchtmann.

Nelson.—Died at the home of her daughter, at Freewater, Ore., Feb. 11, 1903, Sister Mary Nelson, in the eighty-seventh year of her age. Sister Nelson was born in Denmark, July 3, 1816, and came to America in 1872. She heard and accepted the truth in 1898, and had lived a devoted life ever since. The writer attended the funeral, speaking words of comfort from Rev. 21:3. A. J. Breed.

Oliver.—Died at Garvinsville, Tex., of typhoid pneumonia, Feb. 4, 1903, Brother Elijah Oliver, aged 28 years, 1 month, and 17 days. He accepted present truth in 1895, and was a consistent Christian, loved by all with whom he came in contact. He leaves his aged parents, one sister, three brothers, and many friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by A. G. Pitman (Baptist). J. F. Craw.

Mead.—Died at Parkersburg, W. Va., Feb. 24, 1903, Nancy Ann Elliott Mead, aged 76 years and 9 days. She was converted and united with the Baptist Church at the age of eighteen. In 1888 she accepted the third angel’s message through the labors of Elder Chaffee. She leaves a husband, two sons, and three daughters to mourn their loss. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer, based upon the promises of the Lord. J. W. Lair.

Garlock.—Died at Glen, Wis., Feb. 11, 1903, of cancer of the stomach, Eva Rosina Garlock, in the fifty-eighth year of her age. About thirty-two years ago she accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and was faithful until death. She leaves a husband, five sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken to a large concourse of people by Elder E. R. Helms (Congregationalist), from Ps. 116:15. J. W. Blake.

Rasmussen.—Died after an illness of about four months, near St. Helena, Cal., Feb. 13, 1903, Mrs. Hannah Rasmussen, aged 65 years, 4 months, and 25 days. Sister Rasmussen was born in Denmark, and came to America in 1853. She possessed the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. Two sons and other relatives mourn their loss, but not without hope. Funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Ps. 116:15. H. A. St. John.

Ham.—Died in Palmyra, Me., Feb. 10, 1903, Sister Olive A. Ham, aged 59 years. She had been in poor health for several years. She had been a believer in the truths of the third angel’s message for many years, and an esteemed member of the Hartland church. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, one daughter, a brother, sisters, and other relatives. Remarks were made at the funeral by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:26. P. B. Osborne.

Barmour.—Henry Barmour was born in New York City, Oct. 16, 1857; and died of typhoid fever, at College Place, Wash., Jan. 2, 1903. Brother Barmour accepted the truth in Nebraska, and came to College Place that his family might have the benefits of the school. Everything that kind and loving hands could do was done for him. His wife and seven children are left to mourn, but not without hope. The writer, assisted by Professor Lewis, conducted the funeral services. A. J. Breed.

Segraves.—Mrs. Ada Segraves was born near Griffin, Ga., in 1859, and fell asleep Feb. 27, 1903, after suffering for several years with asthmatic and bronchial trouble. Sister Segraves joined the M. E. Church in early life, but after a more careful study of the Bible, she with her husband accepted the Sabbath of the Lord in 1881, and was baptized in 1889. She leaves a husband, seven children, and other relatives and friends to mourn her absence. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, near Griffin. H. F. Courter.

Sleight.—Died at Jamestown, N. D., Jan. 26, 1903, of heart failure, Brother Henry Sleight, aged 79 years. He accepted the third angel’s message about six years ago, and was a source of help and strength to his church. All who knew him testify that he was a conscientious, kind-hearted Christian. He was full of the blessed hope, and gave many encouraging testimonies in the social meetings of his church. One daughter is left to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Philipps (Congregationalist) and the writer. A. E. Doering.

Whitcomb.—Brother James Whitcomb was born Jan. 24, 1823, and died at Tampa, Fla., Feb. 21, 1903. As the result of a severe illness, he had been nearly blind since 1889. He rejoiced in the fact that the loss of his physical sight was the means of leading him to his Saviour, thereby giving him spiritual sight, which was far more precious. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Tampa in 1894, being one of its charter members. His life was an example of the saving power of Jesus, and the hope of the soon-coming Lord was ever a joy to his soul. F. W. Knight.

Kelley.—Died at Baraboo, Wis., Jan. 31, 1903, Sister Judith Moon Kelley, aged 70 years, 7 months, and 22 days. Her death was caused primarily by la grippe, secondarily by senile gangrene. She was reared in the Methodist faith, but accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith under the labors of Elder T. M. Stewart, at Portage, Wis., in 1859. She was a charter member of the Baraboo church, and was faithful in all Christian duties. She died peacefully, looking forward with joy to the glad morning when the dear children of God shall be gathered home. Her husband and one son are left to mourn. F. F. Petersen.

Chapel.—Died at her home near Volney Center, N. Y., Feb. 18, 1903, Sister Eliza Chapel, in the eighty-fifth year of her age. Taking an active part in the movement of 1843-44, she has been identified with the third angel’s message and the Adventist people since their very beginning. During all this time she stood firmly as a witness for the truth, and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances bear witness to her consistent, Christian life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, after which we laid her to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Fulton, to await the resurrection morning at the coming of the Life-giver. E. A. Raymond.

Mansmith.—Died at her home in Hartley, Iowa, Feb. 14, 1903, Mrs. Amanda Mansmith, in her seventy-seventh year. Sister Mansmith was brought up by Christian parents, and at the age of fifteen gave her heart to Jesus, and united with the German Reformed Church. In 1859 she united with the M. E. Church, with which she remained until about twenty years ago, when she and her husband accepted the third angel’s message. She leaves a husband, one son, fourteen grandchildren, and six great grandchildren to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by Elder L. H. Proctor, words of comfort, courage, and warning being based on 1 Cor. 15:22, 26. Chas. A. Shultz.

McClure.—Died at the home of his father, W. S. McClure, at Sand Lake, Mich., Feb. 15, 1903, Hillery D. McClure, aged 30 years and 8 days. In 1898 he joined the Seventh-day Adventists at Mesick, Mich., but became somewhat discouraged until a few weeks before his death, when he was heard in prayer for God to take him back again. He died happy, with the full assurance that his sins were forgiven. He leaves a wife and a child, his father and mother, four brothers and four sisters, besides many friends, to mourn their loss. The funeral services were largely attended, remarks being made by the writer, from Heb. 9:27. W. H. Heekman.

Carpenter.—Amanda Carpenter, née Harger, was born at Jamestown, N. Y., May 3, 1830, and died at her home near Otsego, Mich., Dec. 22, 1902. She was converted and united with the Baptist Church in 1856. After careful investigation of the Scriptures, she with her husband accepted the doctrines taught by Seventh-day Adventists, and remained with that denomination until her death. She was well known for her kindness, her home being ever open to ministers and laborers in the cause, as well as to those less fortunate than herself. Her husband and six children—three sons and three daughters—are left to mourn. Services were conducted at the family residence by the writer. A. G. Haughey.