Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 14, 1903

Sharp.— Died in Garden Grove, Cal., Feb. 14, 1903, Sister Martha I. Sharp. She was born in Sharon Village, Essex Co., N. Y., Jan. 28, 1837. While living in Colorado in 1883, she heard the third angel’s message preached by Elder E. R. Jones, which she accepted and cherished as dear till she fell asleep with the bright hope of coming up soon in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Isa. 48:1 and 1 Thess. 4:12-18. E. H. ADAMS.

Wagoner.— Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Gravelle, in Fargo, N. D., Feb. 9, 1903, of apoplexy, Mrs. Wagoner, formerly Mrs. E. J. Bartholomew, aged nearly 63 years. She was a firm believer in the third angel’s message for about forty years, and died in bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by Mr. D. W. Day, from Rev. 14:13. We sorrow not as those without hope. J. F. GRAVELLE.

Studebaker.— Mrs. Nancy Studebaker fell asleep in Jesus in her home near Philo, Cal., March 27, 1903, aged 76 years, 1 month, and 23 days. Sister Studebaker was raised a German-Baptist. She came to California in 1865. In 1884 she accepted the truths of the third angel’s message. She lived a consistent Christian life, and passed away peacefully. She leaves seven children, and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral service was held by the writer. A. D. BENTON.

Underhill.— Died at her home in Canon City, Colo., March 8, 1903, Mary Underhill, aged 88 years. She was the mother of six children by her first husband, Adam Rouse, and two by her second husband, William Underhill. Sister Underhill accepted Christ when a girl, uniting with the German M. E. Church. She, with her husband, William Underhill, received the third angel’s message in 1898. The funeral service was conducted by our elder, W. A. T. Miller, from Job 14:14. H. T. RANDOLPH.

French.— Cora Ellen French died of spinal meningitis, at the Iowa Sanitarium, Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 22, 1903, aged 31 years, 11 months, and 18 days. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in early life, and was faithful until the last. She was ever ready to sacrifice her own convenience for the benefit and happiness of others, and especially was she jealous of the rights and interests of her aged parents and of the poor and helpless. She was brought home to Mt. Pleasant for burial. Funeral services were conducted by Elders Washburn and Heacock, from Rev. 21:4. W. P. FRENCH.

Wells.— Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Seymour, in Hesperia, Mich., March 21, 1903, Sister Helen M. Wells, aged 73 years, 8 months, 26 days. Her religious experience dated from her sixteenth year, when she was converted and united with the Christian, or Disciple, Church. Eighteen years ago, several years after her arrival in Michigan, her attention was called to the truths of the third angel’s message, and she gladly accepted them. She ever showed a missionary spirit, and labored to bring a knowledge of the truth to those around her. Four children survive her. The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Hesperia. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from the text selected by the deceased, “I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.” W. E. VIDETO.

Chrisman.— Died at Columbus, Ohio, March 6, 1903, of consumption, Brother Charles C. Chrisman, aged 51 years and 7 months. Brother Chrisman gave his heart to God while yet a young man, and joined the Methodist Church. About twenty-six years ago he accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder J. H. Waggoner at Newark, Ohio. Six years ago he became a victim of tuberculosis, and during the time of his suffering his faith and trust in God seemed complete, and many times he was heard to say, “If I only knew the Lord would come to-morrow, it would be the greatest joy of my life.” He fell peacefully asleep in Jesus, with a bright hope of the first resurrection, which was a great comfort to his family and friends. Funeral services were conducted at Newark, Ohio, by Rev. H. Newton Miller, of the Disciple Church. CHAS. E. WELCH.

Stiles.— Died in Glenwood Springs, Colo., Jan. 19, 1903, of erysipelas, Mrs. Ellen Stiles. As far as can be learned, Sister Stiles was fifty-two years old. Wm. Stiles, the husband of the deceased, died only three days before the death of his wife, with the same disease. It was thought that she contracted the disease from her husband while taking care of him during his sickness, which lasted only about one week. Sister Stiles was born in Texas, and reared in slavery. She accepted of her freedom after the Rebellion. As far as known, she leaves no relatives. She accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith Nov. 18, 1899, and lived a consistent Christian life, and was respected by all who knew her. She died rejoicing in the salvation of God. Her last thoughts were to help in spreading the message of salvation, and in accordance with this thought she left a will giving all her earthly possessions, after her funeral expenses, etc., were paid, to the cause of God. Thus her last act was to lay up treasures in heaven. She was laid to rest in the Glenwood Springs Cemetery to wait only a little while until the Chief Shepherd shall appear to give her a crown of glory that fadeth not away. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.