Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jun 6, 1912

SHATTUCK.—On April 13, 1912, Mrs. Stella Shattuck died at her home in Dayton, Ohio, aged 54 years, 3 months, and 20 days. She and her husband gladly accepted present truth several years ago, and became faithful members of the Dayton Seventh-day Adventist Church. Our sister was a consistent Christian, and we believe she sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken from Phil. 1:23 to a large company of friends and relatives, who sorrow not as those who have no hope. A. C. SHANNON.

TREAT.—Mrs. Pamelia S. Treat was born in Jefferson County, New York, April 8, 1828, and fell asleep April 23, 1912, at the advanced age of eighty-four years. She was married to Mr. Treat in 1857, and to them were born two children, who survive. The deceased embraced present truth in 1883 under the labors of Elder H. W. Decker, and became a charter member of the Milton Junction, Wis., church in 1884. About fourteen years ago her membership was transferred to the Jonesville, Wis., church, with which she retained her connection until her death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, who conducted the funeral service. H. W. REED.

WILDER.—Nancy E. Keney was born in Cedar County, Missouri. When sixteen years of age she was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Nevada, Mo. Eight years later she was married to J. A. Wilder. They resided in Milton, Oregon, for five years, after which their home was in Los Gatos, Cal., where she died, at the age of 35 years, 2 months, and 26 days. She was a true Christian, a loving wife, and a faithful mother. The funeral service was largely attended, and many beautiful floral tributes bore testimony of the esteem in which the deceased was held. She is survived by her husband, four children, a father and mother, and three brothers. J. A. WILDER.

MARSHALL.—Mrs. Emeline Marshall died at the home of her son, in Paw Paw, Mich., Feb. 25, 1912. She was born in Onondaga County, New York, April 29, 1828, and when eighteen years of age was married to James L. Marshall. Two children were born to them. The family moved to Michigan about thirty years ago. Early in life Sister Marshall identified herself with the Methodist Church. Later she joined the Disciples, but about 1898 accepted present truth. She was faithful to this message until the end, and her consistent Christian life was an inspiration to all who knew her. She died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. One son and two grandsons survive. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor A. T. Luther (Methodist). W. W. GROSS.

GRAVES.—Mrs. Geraldine Graves, née Free, was born in Salt Point, N. Y., and died suddenly at San Diego, Cal., April 30, 1912, aged 63 years, 7 months, and 26 days. She fell asleep in the hope of soon seeing her Redeemer when he comes to give everlasting life to all his children. An aged father, two brothers, and two sisters are left to mourn. W. M. HEALEY.

MILLS.—Frances Ann Thornton Mills was born near Newcastle, Ind., May 7, 1833, and died at her home in Middletown, Ind., April 26, 1912. At the age of sixteen she was converted and united with the Christian Church. In 1884 Sister Mills heard and accepted present truth. She loved the thought of the soon coming of the Lord, and her faith and confidence in the saving power of God never wavered. Her husband, five children, and a sister are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. Text, 2 Sam. 14:14. A. L. MILLER.

GOURLEY.—Thomas Gourley was born near Sarahsville, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1838, and died at his home near Neoga, Ill., April 20, 1912, aged 73 years, 7 months, and 11 days. Father was of a quiet disposition, and was a kind husband and a loving father. Though he was not a member of any church, yet he believed the Bible and loved to read it. He kept the Sabbath for years, and told many of his friends during his last sickness that he was ready to go. His wife, one daughter, and one son survive. The funeral service, which was largely attended, was held from the Presbyterian church, and was conducted by Elder Schwartz, assisted by the pastor of the church. F. M. GOURLEY.

HINCKLY.—Orin N. Hinckly was born in Columbia Township, Van Buren Co., Mich., Dec. 25, 1857, and died at his home near Bloomingdale, Mich., April 23, 1912, aged 54 years, 3 months, and 28 days. Thirty-one years ago he was united in marriage with Lois Nettie McCoy. Two sons were born to them. About ten years ago Brother Hinckly united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of Waverly, Mich. Later he transferred his membership to the Bloomingdale church, of which he remained a faithful and much loved member till his death. Brother Hinckly was of a genial nature, and a large circle of friends mourn with the bereaved family. His faithful wife, two sons, one brother, and three sisters survive. They sorrow not as those who have no hope, for his life was hid with Christ in God. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastor Landis. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.