Obituaries: Martha Johnson, Stephen Hickok, and Mary Ann Coon
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus. Johnson.—Died at Batesville, Ark., Sept. 5, 1902, Sister Martha Johnson. The deceased was born April 29, 1854. In the summer of 1901 the third angel’s message was preached at Batesville, and she and her husband took their stand for the truth. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, Ps. 116:15 being presented as a token of love and comfort. Urbanus Bender. Hickok.—Stephen W. Hickok was born Feb. 4, 1831, in Allegany Co., N. Y., and died of disease of the throat, Aug. 13, 1902, at his home, near Gravenhurst, Ontario. Previously to 1863 Brother Hickok was a member of the Seventh-day Baptist denomination, since then a zealous believer in the third angel’s message. The last eleven years were spent in the canvassing work, until within a few weeks of his death. His faithful companion and three sons survive him. Remarks were made on the occasion of his funeral from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8, by the writer. F. W. Morse. Coon.—Died at Lincklaen Center, N. Y., Sept. 7, 1902, Sister Mary Ann Coon. Sister Coon was afflicted with a tumor, but bore her suffering without murmuring. She has always observed the Bible Sabbath, first as a Seventh-day Baptist, and later as a Seventh-day Adventist. Her life was that of a consistent Christian. A husband, four children, and many other relatives and friends mourn their loss. Remarks were made at the funeral by the writer; text, John 14:1–3, a scripture of her own selection. G. B. Thompson. Meeks.—Allen Meeks died at his home, near Star of the West, Ark., Sept. 5, 1902. He lacked five days of being 74 years old. He came to this country when he was a young man. About twenty-eight years ago he received a knowledge of present truth through reading. He took a prominent part in church work, and knew what it was to be persecuted for righteousness’ sake, being one of those who suffered under the Sunday law in this State, being indicted twice. He leaves five children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 19:25. A. E. Field. Morris.—Fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her father, in Newberg, Ore., Aug. 19, 1902, my dear sister-in-law, Sara M. Morris, aged 24 years, 9 months, and 8 days. Her death was caused by consumption. Five months ago she accepted Christ as her Saviour, from which time she lived a consistent Christian life. She leaves a father, two brothers, and other relatives, but we sorrow not as others who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Bruellette (Presbyterian) from Rev. 14:13. Mrs. W. H. Morris. Benson.—Died in Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1902, after a long and painful illness of tuberculosis and chronic diarrhea, Mrs. Bell Benson. She gave her heart to the Lord and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1889. She died in full faith of a soon-coming Saviour. Funeral services were held by the writer. A. C. Shannon. Walsworth.—Died at Adams Center, N. Y., Sept. 8, 1902, Samuel N. Walsworth, aged 80 years. In 1862, through the labors of Elders J. N. Andrews and M. E. Cornell, he accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, becoming a charter member of the Adams Center church. His consistent life has ever been a living testimony of an indwelling Saviour. The coming of the Lord was his joy. An aged sister and other relatives and friends are left to mourn their loss. The writer presented the Christian’s hope at the funeral, using as a text 2 Tim. 4:6–8. G. B. Thompson.