Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jan 2, 1913

CANTY.—The most aged member of our New Orleans, La., church, Sister Mary Canty, died Nov. 24, 1912. She was an earnest Christian, and fell asleep rejoicing in the third angel's message. One daughter, two sons, and a large number of relatives are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. T. B. BUCKNER.

MOSS.—Sarah F. Moss was born in Randolph County, Mo., April 18, 1849, and died Nov. 23, 1912, at Combs, Ark. I believe that she sleeps in Jesus. We were married June 3, 1878, and in 1885 accepted present truth while attending a series of tent-meetings. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor Hurst (Baptist), words of comfort being spoken from 1 Corinthians 15. W. W. MOSS.

HART.—Walter Hart was born in Norage, England, Feb. 27, 1833, and died at Pontiac, Ill., Nov. 25, 1912. In the year 1860 he was united in marriage to Sarah Springer. Early in life he was converted to God, and in April, 1907, he and his wife became charter members of the Pontiac Seventh-day Adventist Church. He leaves his wife, two sons, and two daughters to mourn the loss of a faithful husband and father. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Pontiac Methodist Church. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Sam. 14:14. J. M. BURDICK.

ANDERSON.—Our beloved sister, Mamie McGee Anderson, departed this life Nov. 12, 1912. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in New Orleans, La., about one year ago, and from that time until her death lived a faithful Christian life, doing much to win others to the truth. Her companion, two children, and her mother and sister, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. T. B. BUCKNER.

STEELE.—James Newton Steele was born near Pinkhill, Jackson Co., Mo., Aug. 18, 1854, and died at Welsh, La., Nov. 26, 1912. He was married to Anna M. Gray on Aug. 21, 1879, who, with two daughters, is left to mourn. Two brothers and four sisters also survive. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Tarsney, Mo., in 1885, and remained a faithful member until his death. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastor Webb (Methodist). W. P. MCLEMAN.

MOTHERSHEAD.—Walter P. Mothershead fell asleep in Jesus at the home of his sister at Hollis, Okla., Oct. 22, 1912, at the age of 31 years, 6 months, and 6 days. He was born at Arlington, Tex., April 16, 1881. He was converted when fourteen years of age, but became discouraged and wandered away from God. During the past summer, while sick and discouraged, he read the book "Desire of Ages," and as the result, accepted the third angel's message. He deeply regretted that he had not spent his life in the service of his Creator and Redeemer, and with his last breath urged his loved ones to accept Christ. MRS. ANDREW J. TAUGHER.

SMITH.—Richard Shilling Smith was born in Russlaville, Ind., March 27, 1865, and died Nov. 9, 1912, at the age of 47 years, 7 months, and 12 days. He was sick only a few days. Being an old schoolmate of the deceased while attending Battle Creek College, I was glad to be able to speak words of comfort from John 11:23: "Thy brother shall rise again." While Richard, as far as was known by his parents, never made a public confession of his faith in Christ, he was always kind and pleasant, of good moral character, and beloved by those who knew him. The funeral services were conducted from the home of his parents, where many friends gathered to view the remains and offer words of comfort to the sorrowing parents. We laid him to rest in the cemetery just outside the little town of Hofman. C. H. BATES.