Obituary Notices | AdventAI

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, February 17, 1885

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 7

Obituary Notices.

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth."—Rev. 14:13.

HAYES.—Died, of consumption, in Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 11, 1885, Albert D. Hayes, in the 33d year of his age. He came from Ohio some ten years ago to attend the College at Battle Creek, where he remained two years. Just before finishing his studies in College, he was converted at the Lansing camp-meeting, and united with this church. Since that time his principal business has been teaching, in his native State, Ohio, in which occupation he was very successful. Two years ago a severe hemorrhage gave evidence that consumption was fastening itself upon him. His parents having removed some time since to this city, about a year ago he came home to spend the remaining months of his life. In his weakened condition, prostrated by disease, a Spiritualist pressed upon him his dark and unscriptural views; and with these he had a sore conflict for months; but he entirely freed himself from them, and died fully believing the truth and trusting in the Saviour. In this the unceasing prayers and efforts of a Christian mother found their answer and reward. He leaves a wife and two children, parents, a brother, sister, and other relatives. The funeral was held at the Tabernacle, Jan. 13, and was largely attended. U. S.

KNIGHT.—Died Dec. 3, 1884, of consumption, at home of her brother in Eaton Rapids, Mich., Miss G. Knight, aged 46 years, 7 months, and 3 days. Her sufferings were severe, but were borne with patience. In the closing years of her life her Christian experience, which was earnest and faithful, was with the people of her choice, the Seventh-day Adventists. Funeral services were held at Eaton Rapids in the Methodist house of worship Friday, Dec. 5. Discourse by the writer. I. D. VAN HORN.

ATHERTON.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 16, 1884, of pneumonia, Sr. Matilda Atherton, in the 56th year of her age. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn their loss. Sr. A. embraced the truth under the labors of Eld. Joseph Bates about twenty years ago. She sleeps in hope of life at the soon coming of the Saviour. Discourse by the writer from Matt. 1:24, 25. H. M. KENYON.

OUTWATER.—Died of consumption in Portland, Mich., Jan. 13, 1885, Nicholas Outwater, aged 70 years, 10 months, and 18 days. Bro. Outwater was a man of strict integrity and great thoroughness. These characteristics marked both his business and religious life. In his earlier life he cherished a hope of salvation through leading a moral life; but this hope he abandoned, and finally professed faith in the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. He seemed fully ripened for the close of his life. He said that he had no more dread of dying than going to sleep. In his death his family loses a faithful husband and kind parent, and the church of Orange not only a faithful member but its elder also. An address was given at his funeral from Heb. 9:27. M. B. MILLER.

FANCHER.—Died of consumption at her residence, Oxford Co., Mich., Aug. 2, 1884, Eliza, wife of Charles Fancher, aged 51 years. Sr. Fancher, with her husband, embraced the third angel's message August, 1882. She was an earnest and devoted Christian, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. In her last sickness she was very patient, and said, “The will of the Lord be done.” She leaves a husband, four children, three brothers, and three sisters to mourn their loss. This affliction falls heavily upon Bro. Fancher, as his family is now broken up. Yet the grace of God sustains him in this great bereavement. May God help him to so live that he may meet his companion where death and the grave can divide them no more. The funeral services were held in the Congregational church in Sherman, Oct. 19, 1884. Discourse by the writer. R. C. HORTON.

BERNARD.—Died of consumption in Harden township, Green Co., Ia., Dec. 3, 1884, Catherine, wife of James Bernard, aged 45 years, 5 months, and 27 days. Mr. Bernard moved to Iowa last spring, shortly after which his wife contracted the disease which proved so fatal. In all her illness, she never complained, bearing it all with Christian grace. She was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her, and was a kind mother, a loving and devoted wife. She died in the hope of a speedy resurrection to an eternal life in a world where death will never come. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing husband and children from Job 14:14. P. A. SMITH.

CRAW.—Died Jan. 6, 1885, at Bowling Green, O., George, son of Hiram and Ann Craw, aged about 23 years. He had been for a number of years afflicted with epilepsy, which on Sunday morning, Jan. 4, took the form of violent insanity, followed by convulsions, which ended in death as stated. He made a profession of religion when about eleven years of age, under the labors of Eld. E. B. Lane. He was baptized and united with the church, and lived a Christian for several years, always taking part in family worship. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. Holmes (Baptist) from Eccl. 8:8. H. AND A. CRAW. (Signs please copy.)

COTTRELL.—Died of diphtheria at our home in Ridgeway, Orleans Co., N. Y., Jan. 14, 1885, our dear child Ethel, daughter of J. U. and L. T. Cottrell, aged 2 years and 9½ months. She was very dear to us all. Her affectionate and buoyant spirit and cheerful prattle were the light of our household. We feel the loss deeply. Our only consolation is in the blessed hope. She has done with suffering; and we have the promise that she shall “come again from the land of the enemy.” R. T. COTTRELL.