Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 14, 1911

LIGHTNER.—Died at Weeping Water, Nebr., Nov. 19, 1911, Hermione Marjorie Lightner, infant daughter of Elder and Mrs. Charles Lightner, aged 2 years, 2 months, and 19 days. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Andrews, of the Congregational Church, from 2 Kings 4:26. Charles Lightner.

GUILD.—Mrs. Eunice Miner Guild, was born in Yates County, New York, and died in Allendale, Mich., Nov. 21, 1911, aged 72 years, 3 months, and 27 days. Seventeen years ago she united with the Allendale Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member until her death. A husband, one brother, and two sisters are left to mourn their loss. Services were conducted by the writer. Clifford A. Russell.

SCANTLIN.—Mary G. Brumfield was born July 21, 1858, in Hart County, Kentucky, and died Nov. 15, 1911, at Clovis, N. Mex. In 1876 she was united in marriage to H. A. Scantlin. At the age of sixteen she was baptized into the United Brethren Church, and with her husband began the observance of the Sabbath in 1887. She lived a consistent Christian life, and we have the assurance that she rests in peace, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Her husband and five children survive her. In the absence of one of our ministers, the Baptist pastor conducted the funeral services. Carrie H. Taylor.

SAMPLE.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Nov. 25, 1911, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Bernice Helen Sample, aged 4 years, 8 months, and 16 days. Her father, mother, and one sister are left to mourn, but they rejoice in the hope of seeing their loved one in the resurrection morning. Sister Minnie Sype spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives and friends. Ernest J. Nelson.

BICKLE.—Died at her home near Sumner, Wis., Nov. 18, 1911, Mrs. Anna Bickle, aged 77 years, 5 months, and 26 days. She was born in Christiania, Norway, May 22, 1834. In 1860 she was married to George Bickle (deceased), and to them were born six children, four of whom are living. Sister Bickle was for many years a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Though a great sufferer for some time before her death, her patience was a testimony for Him who is able to keep that which is committed to him. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. S. T. Shadel.

WEBB.—Mrs. Mollie Webb, after a long illness, fell asleep in the blessed hope at her home in Alpharetta, Ga., Nov. 27, 1911, aged 46 years, 10 months, and 21 days. Sister Webb was one of the charter members of the Alpharetta church, and lived a consistent Christian life in the faith of this denomination for over twenty years. Just before death she called the family to her bedside, and assured them of her peace with God and her willingness to sleep till the coming of him who will give life and immortality to the saints. She earnestly requested her loved ones to meet her in the resurrection morning. Her husband and seven sons survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Prof. A. W. Spaulding. C. B. Stephenson.

DYMOND.—Mrs. Emma Dymond was born near London, England, March 28, 1852. When four years of age, she came to America with her parents, who made their home in Ohio. In 1871 she was united in marriage to William Dymond. For a time they lived in Sterling, Kans., but in 1893 moved to College View, Nebr., where she fell asleep Nov. 19, 1911, aged 59 years, 7 months, and 21 days. For nine years she was an invalid. She bore her sufferings patiently, ever trusting in Christ. Her companion, one son, and three daughters, with many friends, are left to mourn, looking forward to that bright day when death shall be swallowed up in victory. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder F. M. Burg. J. S. Hart.