Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Aug 5, 1915

SPECKER.—Katherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Specker, was born in University Heights, Indianapolis, Ind., April 6, 1915, and died in Kokomo, Ind., July 5, 1915. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. M. KELLEY.

PARKER.—Mary A. Parker was born in Huron County, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1849, and died in Long Beach, Cal., July 1, 1915. She was married to J. L. Parker Sept., 3, 1873. About twenty years ago she embraced present truth, and united with the church at Wichita, Kans. Her husband and two children survive. She passed away with the assurance of a part in the first resurrection. F. I. RICHARDSON.

HYATT.—Armond Hyatt was born April 10, 1889, and died at a hospital in North Yakima, Wash., June 10, 1915. Brother Hyatt was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. About one year ago he was married to Turzah McGlothlen, who, with his parents, two sisters, and one brother, is left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. FRANK MOSEBAR.

DEWOLF.—Martha DeWolf, one of the faithful members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Quincy, Mich., fell asleep on June 15, 1915, at the home of her son. About eight years ago she accepted the third angel's message through the efforts of Elder C. A. Hansen, and rejoiced in it to the end. She is survived by three sons and one daughter. C. F. McVAGH.

COATES.—Mary Collings, born Aug. 12, 1835, in England, was married to John Coates before coming to the United States forty-seven years ago. She died in Sheldon, Iowa, July 6, 1915. Her exemplary Christian life was an inspiration to many, and for nearly thirty years she was a firm believer in the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists. Seven children survive. A. R. OGDEN.

WHEELER.—Vermilia V. Wheeler died in Healdsburg, Cal., June 27, 1915, at the home of her son, Dr. I. A. Wheeler. She was born near North Brookfield, N. Y., May 24, 1840. In 1857 she was married to Nathan C. Wheeler. Her parents were among those who embraced the 1844 message, and so she was reared in a knowledge of present truth. Sister Wheeler was a devoted wife and mother. C. S. PROUT.

GASKINS.—Mary Virginia Barlow was born Jan. 13, 1867, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. At the age of twelve she united with Churchland Baptist Church. She was married to Thomas D. Gaskins Oct. 18, 1894. Several years ago Sister Gaskins accepted present truth, and the Portsmouth church stands on a lot secured from her. Death came June 29, 1915, as a merciful release from prolonged suffering. Her husband, one sister, and five children survive. W. C. MOFFETT.

PHILLIPS.—Gilman Phillips was born in Hollis, Maine, August, 1829, and died April 11, 1915, having attained the ripe age of eighty-five years. Brother Phillips attended the meetings of the Adventists in 1844, and in 1867, after reading a tract on the Sabbath question, he began to keep the Sabbath, and maintained an active and devoted Christian life. Brother Phillips's confidence in the Lord and his special message for this age never wavered, and in the hour of his death he gained a renewed assurance of complete victory. He will be missed by those who knew him, and especially by his faithful companion, who survives him. S. J. HERSUM.

ANDREWS.—Edwin Julius Andrews, son of Charles M. and Marie D. Andrews, was born in Battle Creek, Mich., May 12, 1900, and was instantly killed by lightning, at Takoma Park, D. C., July 19, 1915, aged 15 years, 2 months, and 7 days. Edwin was taught from childhood to love the truths of the third angel's message. About three years ago he gave his heart to God, was baptized, and became a member of the church at Takoma Park. He was an exemplary Christian boy, faithful in the church and Sabbath school, and was greatly loved by all. His sudden death is mourned by a father, mother, sister, and brother, and by many friends; but they sorrow in hope. As we laid him to rest in the silence of the tomb, we were comforted with the blessed assurance that the One who holds the keys to the grave is soon to return and awaken the faithful to a life of immortality and bliss in the kingdom of God. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Elder A. G. Daniells and the writer. G. B. THOMPSON.

JONES.—Thomas Jones, son of Brother and Sister Evan Jones, of Franklinville, N. J., was drowned July 3, 1915, at the age of 12 years, 6 months, and 7 days. Thomas was a good boy, and loved the Lord. A. R. SANDBORN.

OSENBAUGH.—Mary J. Osenbaugh, wife of James M. Osenbaugh, died at her home, in Hartford City, Ind., June 16, 1915, aged 67 years and 9 months. About thirty years ago she accepted the third angel's message, and we believe that she sleeps in Jesus. Her husband, seven children, and three sisters survive. W. A. YOUNG.

JONES.—John L. Jones was born in Butler County, Ohio, in 1843, and died at the Indiana Soldiers' Home, June 11, 1915. He was married to Eva Vandel, of Arlington, Ind., in 1873. Of their six children two survive. He became interested in present truth while the writer was conducting a series of meetings at the home. W. A. YOUNG.

SMITH.—Lee Elton Smith was born in Groton, S. Dak., Feb. 9, 1890, and died at the hospital in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, June 23, 1915. He was a dutiful son, but never made any profession of religion until face to face with the last enemy. Then he called upon God, and believed that he was accepted. The parents, three brothers, and two sisters survive. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. P. P. ADAMS.

McCULLOCH.—Mary C. Barrows was born sixty-three years ago in Canada, and died July 3, 1915, in Lodi, Cal. She was married to John A. McCulloch in 1872. Mother was a faithful Seventh-day Adventist for thirty-seven years. She labored as a self-supporting worker in Mexico for seven years, and her heart and means were always in the work of God. Four children remain, comforted by the blessed hope. MARY McCULLOCH HANLEY.

MOBERG.—Elizabeth Moberg, née Ryerson, beloved wife of Edwin Moberg, fell asleep after a long illness, in Grand Haven, Mich., June 20, 1915. She was born in Porsgrund, Norway, Nov. 7, 1873. She came to America with her parents at the age of ten years. In 1888 she accepted present truth in Chicago, Ill., under the labors of Elder J. E. Hanson, and continued faithful to the end. Her death is mourned by her husband, one sister, and one brother. C. F. McVAGH.

WHITEHEAD.—Minnie Belle Martin was born in Alma, Nebr., March 30, 1875, and died near Atlanta, Nebr., July 9, 1915. On June 5, 1895, she was united in marriage with W. H. Whitehead, who, with their seven children, is left to mourn the loss of a loving companion and mother. At the age of twelve she accepted the third angel's message, and her faith and courage were strong until death. Words of comfort from Rev. 14:13 were spoken by the writer. A. F. KIRK.

GOODELL.—Annie A. Goodell was born Aug. 5, 1848, and died in Bellingham, Wash., June 5, 1915. The early years of her life were spent in Portage, Wis., but at the age of twenty-five she came to Washington, and later was married to Henry Martin Goodell. Five of their seven children survive. About thirty years ago she accepted present truth through the labors of Elder C. L. Boyd. She fell asleep in the “blessed hope.” DANIEL NETTLETON.

FARLEY.—Anna C. Farley was born Sept. 26, 1883, and died June 7, 1915. She was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia, graduated from normal school, and taught in that city for nine years. During the summer of 1913 she attended a tent meeting conducted by Elder E. E. Harter, and with her parents and brother accepted present truth. She was an earnest Christian, and was faithful in church work. Her bereaved friends and relatives sorrow, but in hope. J. S. WASHBURN.