History of the Restoration Movement

This file contains a list of the obituaries that appeared in the Gospel Advocate from 1855-2006. See main page for more information. The listings on this page are not in alphabetical order. Therefore, to locate click "File," then "Search" to locate the persons on this page. This page contains a list of those whose last name begins with

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Goodloe, Eugenia Crocker

Eugenia Crocker was born on November 17, 1846. She obeyed the gospel in girlhood. She was married to Bennett R. Goodloe on April 9, 1867, at Readyville, Tenn., and departed this life at Keystone, Okla., on October 31, 1923, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Fleming. To her marriage were born eight children, seven of whom survive her, as follows: H. L. Goodloe, Stockton, Cal.; A. S. Goodloe, Ludlow, Col.; G. H. Goodloe, Death Valley, Cal.; Mrs. C. B. Tatum, Elkins, Ark.; Mrs. J. R. Fleming, Keystone, Okla.; Mrs. C. C. Alexander, Franklin, Tenn.; and Miss Sara Goodloe, Keystone, Okla. She also leaves ten grandchildren. Our sister leaves to her children, grandchildren, friends, and acquaintances the glorious heritage of a long life spent faithfully in the service of her Master as a worthy example for each one of them to imitate. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. Her works were especially good and abundant in nursing the sick. Her remains were brought back to Tennessee and laid beside those of her husband in a country graveyard near where they were married. Sorrow not, dear loved ones left behind, as others which have no hope. For . . . we believe that Jesus died and rose again; and so them also who sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. So, when Jehovah brings father and mother to the grand reunion, be each and all of you ready and prepared to go with them to the glorious reward that he has in store for all the faithful.

J. W. Grant.

Gospel Advocate, December 27, 1923, page 1259.

Goodloe, Henry L.

Died, in Madisonville, Ky., Nov. 22, 1893, of paralysis, Henry L. Goodloe, in the 79th year of his age. Brother Goodloe was born on a farm, in Hopkins county, Ky., Jan. 21, 1815, and lived all his life in this county, and his earlier years on the farm. Feb. 11, 1845, he married Elizabeth A. Collins, daughter of Elder O. Collins, of blessed memory as a pioneer preacher of the gospel in its simplicity in Southern Kentucky. His wife and only child, Mrs. Fauntleroy, and grandson, Cedric, surive him. Brother Goodloe had been a member of the Church of Christ for nearly half a century, and all these years he lived a life of purity and simplicitya Christian in deed an in truth. His most intimate friends say o f him that he was never known to give exhition of anger, and in this intercourse with the world he was ever mild and gentle, and never forgot he was a Christian. Though his education was limited, he was a man of keen perception and close observation, so that he was always entertaining in conversation, and often surprised by his bright sallies of witin which, however, he never exceeded the bounds of purest speech. But Uncle Henryas he was affectionately called by all his younger friendshas passed from us to the beautiful land, and has left us the example of a pure and noble life, as sweet memory, which takes away much of the weight of our sad bereavement. May the good One grant that we may emulate his virtues, and be prepared, as he was, for the change.

Hanson Boring.

Gospel Advocate, January 11, 1894, page 28.

Goodloe, John L.

Among the many sad messages that have come to American homes during the last year, few, if any, meant more than the one announcing the death of Brother John L. Goodloe, of Mount Calm, Texas. Brother Goodloe was born in Readyville, Tenn., October 28, 1889, and came to Texas with his parents in October, 1901. He obeyed the gospel in 1903 and was always active in the church work. On April 14, 1918, he was married to Miss Cassie Morgan, of Mount Calm. Brother Goodloe was called into the service and sent to Camp Bowie on February 14, 1918, and was assigned to Company C, One Hundred and Eleventh Field Signal Battalion, and assigned to the duty of motorcycle dispatch bearer, and while performing his duty in this capacity in France he met death in a motorcycle accident about October 25. While it was not my pleasure to know Brother Goodloe personally, I feel that I do know him from the record he left in the community where he lived. I have visited in the home of his parents many times and have also preached for the church where he worshiped. In the home I find a loved and obedient son gone; in the church, a useful and devoted Christian. Brother Goodloe is survived by his parents, wife, two brothers, and two sisters, of Mount Calm, and one brother in France, besides a host of friends and brethren, to mourn his loss. Let us not sorrow as those who have no hope, but remember the words: Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

R. V. Robinson.

Gospel Advocate, May 22, 1919, page 502.

Goodman, Green B.

On September 26, 1931, God called to his final home Mr. Green B. Goodman, of Quebeck, Tenn. He entered the Civil War at the age of eighteen and served four years. Shortly after the war he married a Miss Taylor, and to this union six children were born. His wife and one child pre-deceased him several years. About twelve years ago he united with the church of Christ, and lived as such until his death. On February 6, 1923, he married Mrs. James Martin. He was laid to rest at Jericho, September 27, under a beautiful mound of flowers. J. E. Witt and John W. High spoke words of comfort to the bereaved family. He leaves, besides his children, his widow, two stepchildren, and a host of friends, who miss him. May Gods blessings rest upon his bereaved wife, who stood by him until the last. May we all live closer to Him who said: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

Rubye Lee Martin.

Gospel Advocate, March 31, 1932, page 415.

Goodman, Hattie

On February 16, 1903, death claimed our beloved sister in Christ, Hattie Goodman, wife of George Goodman. She was nearly thirty-four years old. She was a faithful Christian, and her place in the Lords house was seldom vacant when she was able to attend. She was good and kind to all. O, how we shall miss her in the walks of this life! She died in full assurance of faith. She leaves a husband, four sons, one daughter, and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her death. I would exhort these to sorrow not as those who have no hope; for if we live faithful to God in this life, we shall meet our sister in that beautiful land beyond, where we shall never say: Good-by. May God bless the bereaved family in this dark hour.

L. G. Goodman.

Gospel Advocate, March 5, 1903, page 154.

Goodman, John A.

Brother John A. Goodman, for many years an elder of the church of Christ at Hohenwald, Tenn., departed this life on October 21, 1927. He was born on December 20, 1856, near Hohenwald, and spent the greater part of his life here. He obeyed the gospel early in life and lived a devoted Christian life to th end. His first marriage was to Miss Mary Jane Skelton, and to this union were born six children. Later he was married to Mrs. May Baker, who also preceded him to the grave. Still later he was married to Mrs. Dixie Cummings, who, with four of the six children, survives him. In his death the church of Christ at this place has suffered a very great loss, but may our loss be his gain. He told another elder of the congregation, a short time before his death, that as he grew weaker, his faith grew stronger. Funeral services were conducted by Brother I. A. Douthitt, of Sedalia, Ky.

Gospel Advocate, December 8, 1927, page 1168.

Goodman, May

Sister May Goodman, wife of Brother J. A. Goodman, passed out of this earthly life on July 30, 1922. Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints. Sister Goodman was one of his saints, and had been from her youth. She was born on February 13, 1853. At the age of sixteen she was married to L. C. Baker, with whom she lived for a few years, when he died, leaving her with three children to rear, and she lived with them and gave them a mothers love and care. On July 10, 1892, she was married to Brother Goodman, who had been left with a number of children. Thirty years and twenty days they lived togetherlived to see all their children grown. Brother Goodman will be lonely without her sweet smiles, but it will not be long till he shall meet her and other loved ones again in the beautiful home of the soul.

R. T. Sisco.

Gospel Advocate, January 18, 1923, page 72.

Goodman, Sue

Another precious soul has been transported from this earthly home of afflictions to one not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Sister Sue Goodman was the most elderly member of the Gaylord church of Christ, Memphis, Tenn. She was in her eightieth year, having been a Christian for fifty years. As long as her declining health would permit, she was faithful in her Christian duties and was always devoted to the church. As Miss Sue Hill, she was married to Mr. William Murphy, having six children born to themthree sons and one daughter surviving her. After Mr. Murphys death she was again married to Mr. R. G. Goodman, having one daughter and one son born to themMrs. W. B. Morgan and Mr. B. B. Goodman. The last ten years of her life were spent in Memphis with her daughter, Sister Morgan, though the home of her active life was Covington, Tenn. We will miss her in the home and in the church, but amid the sorrows it is joy to know our loss is heavens gain. Eighty years in this world of alternate joys and sorrows, ever battling for right and heaven, has many clouds and disapointments; but her reward will be a crown of life, unallowed. On Friday afternoon, June 24, the funeral services were conducted at Covington by the writer, and gentle hands laid her body to rest in the cemetery, to await the final summons.

W. S. Long, Jr.

Gospel Advocate, July 7, 1910, page 794.

Goodnight, Henry G.

Henry G. Goodnight was born in Warren County, Ky., nearly sixty-one years ago; died at his home on Barren River, Warren County, Ky., Jan. 4, 1895. He died of that terrible disease, heart trouble. He leaves a wife and son, with many friends, to mourn their loss. Brother Goodnight obeyed the gospel many years ago, and has ever since lived a truly devoted Christian, his faith never wavering. When death came, he only had to lay his armor at the foot of the cross and say, I am ready to cross the dark river. May his relatives and friends be prepared to meet him in that celestial city whose builder and maker is God, is the prayer of the writer.

P. H. B.

Gospel Advocate, May 2, 1895, page 288.

Goodpasture, B. C.

B. C. Goodpasture, editor of the Gospel Advocate since 1939, died suddenly Friday morning, February 18, 1977.

He worked in the Gospel Advocate office all day Thursday, February 17. About 6:00 P.M. he stepped into the driveway of his home at 932 Caldwell Lane, where he had lived for thirty-eight years, at which time he became critically ill with a massive stroke. He was rushed to Baptist Hopsital where he died Friday morning. He would have been 82 years old on April 9.

Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 A. M. on Monday, February 21, at the Hillsboro church of Christ in Nashville, where he was the preacher from 1939-1951. He had also served the congregation as an elder for approximately twenty-six years.

The services were conducted by Batsell Barrett Baxter and William F. Ruhl, assisted by Guy N. Woods, Rex Turner, and the writer.

Brother Goodpasture preached the gospel for sixty-four years. He had been on the staff of the Gospel Advocate since 1920.

Goodpasture Christian School, founded in Nashville in 1965, was named for him, and he served on the schools board of directors.

He was married in 1918 to Miss Cleveland Cliett, who died in 1964. In 1965 he was married to the former Mrs. Freddie Joan Goetz, who survives.

Messages of appreciation will appear in a later issue of the Gospel Advocate.

Willard Collins.

Gospel Advocate, March 3, 1977, page 130, 241-255.

Goodrich, Anne Feeney

On January 14, 1922, the congregation at Fayetteville, Tenn., lost one of the oldest, most faithful, and most loved of its membership in the death of Sister Anne Feeney Goodrich. Sister Goodrich was born on June 17, 1846, and was born again just as she came into womanhood, having been a member of the church of Christ more than fifty-seven years. Not only was her fidelity exhibited on the days of meeting of the congregation, but many fevered brows were soothed by her kind and tender hand, many acts of helpfulness were done in His name, and many mistakes were overlooked in the lives of those around her because her faith in God and his children always looked for the best. Such a life can be nothing less than a living testimony to the blessedness of being in and dying in the Lord. Surely her labors were such that she can now rest from them.

J. M. Gainer.

Gospel Advocate, October 19, 1922, page 1002.

Goodrich, Fred

On February 25, 1923, at his home near Plant, in Humphreys County, Tenn., Brother Fred Goodrich, in the thirty-eighth year of his age, departed this life of pain and sorrow to be with the heavenly host above. Fred became obedient to the faith which was once delivered unto the saints on October 4, 1922, being buried with his Lord in baptism by the writer. To that faith he was obedient until the angel of death kissed his eyelids to rest. He was kind and affectionate as a husband, watchful and sympathetic as a father, hospitable as a Christian, unobtrusive and useful as a citizen; as a friend, he was faithful and constant, beloved by all who knew him. His good deeds will long be remembered by all. He left a wife and five children to mourn his loss. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

R. B. Henry.

Gospel Advocate, April 12, 1923, page 360.

Goodson, T. A.

T. A. Goodson was born in Warren County, Tenn., in 1863, and removed to Lawrence County in 1886. He obeyed the gospel in the fall of 1888. His early life was passed without having very good impressions of the gospel made on his mind. He obeyed, like the Pentcostians, the first gospel discourse he ever heard from the stand. From the day he was born in the kingdom of God he more completely gave himself to his Masters work than any man it has been my lot to know. No man doubted his word or his sincerity. The congregation at Paul esteemed him as their ablest elder for five or six years before his death. He did some excellent preaching, and could have done more good if he had had means of support outside of his daily labor. He left a wife and two bright little boys to mourn their loss. They are in a destitute condition indeed. No man gave more freely to the church. No man was more ready to assist by word or deed.

Isaac D. Smith., Paul, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, February 28, 1895, page 143.

Goodwin, Alice

Alice, daughter of David L. Harris, and wife of Elder B. C. Goodwin, departed this life Aug. 5, 1893. She was 33 years, 5 months, and 19 days of age. In 1880 she identified herself with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Kelso, Tenn. While in that church she was universally respected for her Christian virtues and godly deportment. In 1890 she learned the way of the Lord more perfectly, and obeyed the gospel under the preaching of her late husband, and from tha time up to her death she lived a devoted, consecrated Christian life. It has been truly said of her, that she offered her own precious life a sacrifice for others. She visited the sick, and nourished and comforted them in their afflictions. She cared for and comforted the motherless, and was always willing and ready to administer to the wants of those in destitute circumstance. She was stricken with that dreadful disease, consumption, and after patiently bearing up under her afflictions for five months, she fell its victim. She leaves an infant babe, a devoted husband, loving parents, brothers, sisters, and many friends to mourn her departure. To the bereaved we would say: Weep not as those who have no hope. She died as she had lived, in the full triumph of the faith of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Truly a good woman has been called home. All should profit by her example. Let us try and imitate her life, and be prepared to meet her in that sweet Eden of rest.

H. A. Bryant.

Gospel Advocate, November 9, 1893, page 716.

Goodwin, Gertrude Boone

Mrs. Gertrude Boone Goodwin passed to her eternal reward, December 5, 1967. Her husband, Harris L. Goodwin, Sr. serves as an elder in the church at Fairview, Tenn. She was 64 years of age. She was an humble person, a true Christian, strong in faith and courage. Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. E. J. Spencer, Mrs. C. D. Mangrum, Miss Charlene Goodwin, Mrs. Bill Harding, Mrs. Bobby Pinkerton; two sons Bobby and Harris L. Goodwin, Jr. Harris Jr. has done a great work in Mexico City, Mexico, as a missionary for the past several years. Services were conducted at the Fairview church building with Mack Wayne Craig officiating. Burial was in Harpeth Hills Cemetery.

Clifford S. Owens.

Gospel Advocate, February 1, 1968, page 79.

Goodwin, R. C.

R. C. Goodwin was born on March 14, 1849, and died on April 16, 1913. He obeyed the gospel about twenty-five years ago. He became convinced of his duty under the preaching of Brother H. G. Fleming, but obeyed under the preaching of Brother R. P. Meeks. He had been in delicate health for several years, and was confined to his bed about seven weeks. All that medical aid and his loving companion and kind friends could do for him was done. He suffered with Christian fortitude and seemed perfectly resigned. Brother Goodwin lived a consistent Christian and was ever ready to defend the truth as it is in Christ Jesus. He leaves a loving companion, five children, five brothers, and one sister (the mother of T. B. Thompson) to mourn his loss. His remains were laid away in the family burial ground of Brother H. E. Warren in the presence of a vast audience. I would say to his loving companion and children: Weep not, for your loss is his gain. He is not dead, but has just begun to live. He cannot come to you; but live the life that he lived, and you can meet him in that celestial city, where there will be no more sad good-byes, neither aches nor pains, no more shedding of tears, for God will wipe all tears away.

E. F. Burnett.

Gospel Advocate, May 22, 1913, page 500.

Goolsby, Rosa E.

My sister, Rosa E. Goolsby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Farrow and wife of Mr. P. L. Goolsby, was born on November 19, 1879; was baptized into Christ in September, 1893; and died, at the home of her parents, at Paint Rock, Ala., on September 7, 1903. She leaves, to mourn her death, a husband, two children, a father, a mother, four brothers, four sisters, and many other relatives and friends. She was a true wife, a loving mother, and a faithful Christian. It is, indeed, hard to part with her here; but if we are faithful, we have the blessed promise of meeting her over there, where we shall part no more.

Gospel Advocate, October 22, 1903, page 683.

Gordan, J. G.

On Wednesday evening, September 26, 1945, funeral services were conducted for J. G. Gordan, who lived in Houston, Miss., but who worshiped with the congregation which meets at Thorn, Miss., a small community about seven miles west of Houston. Brother Gordan was instrumental in bringing the gospel to the Thorn community, and was the mainstay of the church there for about eight years. He donated the land on which a meetinghouse was erected by himself and others of the church there. The building was finished only a few weeks before his death. J. G. Gordan was born December 3, 1873, and would have been seventy-three years old had he lived until December 3, 1945. In 1898 he married Miss Beula E. Parker, who survives. To this union were born two childrenJimmie Parker, who died in infancy; and Mrs. W. C. Crump, of Houston, Miss. Brother Gordans life was fruitful for the Lord. He added to himself the Christian graces, which will give him an abundant entrance into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ forevermore.

H. C. Wooldridge., Box 169, Kosciusko, Miss.

Gospel Advocate, November 1, 1945, page 615.

Gorden, Ann

On Wednesday night, Aug. 25, 1897, Mrs. Ann Gorden died at the home of her son, about two miles west of Scottsboro, Jackson County, Ala. She leaves a son, two daughters, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Sister Ann obeyed the gospel in the year 1884. She lived a life that is full of everlasting consolation to all her relatives and friends. She was sixty-two years old at her death. It was hard to give Sister Ann up, for she was the sunshine and gladness of her home; but she has gone from her dear ones. So let us all live to meet again.

Laura C. Scott.

Gospel Advocate, September 30, 1897, page 620.

Gose, Charles Ken

Charles Ken Gose, 75, a Camarillo councilman and a one-time mayor, died at home Jan. 25, nearly three months after doctors surgically removed a malignant brain tumor.

Born March 22, 1921, Gose grew up on a Tennessee farm. He served as a Navy flight instructor in Florida during World War II, and near the end of the war he married Ola Isham. He graduated from the University of Tennessee before being recalled to the Navy during the Korean War. He retired from the Navy in 1968 at Point Mugu and then began a 20-year career teaching government at Channel Islands High School in California.

After retiring from teaching, Gose ran for Camarillo City Council in 1989 and received more votes than any of his opponents. He was chosen mayor in 1993 and re-elected in 1994.

Survivors include his wife, Ola; three children, Mike, Kenna and Greg; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Camarillo Church of Christ.

Camarillo, Calif.

Gospel Advocate, September, 1997, page 45.

Goslen, L. A.

Our dear brother, L. A. Goslen, departed this life on January 30, 1907. He was an earnest member of the church of Christ, which he loved so much. His death was sad news to all the members of the one body that knew him, especially those of South Columbia, Tenn. But when that glorious reunion day shall dawn, we shall think and talk of these times and rejoice that we are in glory, with no thought of parting, no thought of saying goodby, no sighing, no weeping; for we shall be in a lovelit land where congregations never break up; where sickness, sorrow, pain, and death are neither felt nor feared; where hearts neither ache, nor bleed, nor break, where life is eternal and a treasure sublime.

Mrs. J. B. Nicks., Columbia, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, March 21, 1907, page 191.

Goss, Mary Jane

Sister Mary Jane Goss was born on January 6, 1831, and died on March 28, 1910. She was first a Methodist, then a Baptist, but later became simply a Christian under the preaching of Brother V. I. Stirman. After her husbands death, having no children, she boarded. For some time she stayed at the home of Brother Allen, of Waxahachie. She was greatly loved, and still lives in the hearts of those who knew her best. She lived a consistent, Christian life, never forsaking the assembly of the saints when she was able to attend. Expecially was she noted for distributing good literature. In this respect she has seen the fruit of her labors. She did many acts of charity which were never made public, assisting where she knew help was needed. Her death is a loss to the family, the community, and the church. She was a member of the church of Christ for forty years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

George W. Graves., Waxahachie, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, April 28, 1910, page 534.

Gossett, Alzo

On the morning of April 12, 1914, Brother Alzo Gossett, of Dickson, Tenn., put off this earthly tabernacle and departed to be with the Lord. Brother Gossett was born on April 2, 1883. He was twice married. His first wife was Sister Mosie Dodson. To this union one son was bornlittle Paul, who survives him. His second wife was Miss Macie Blanton, of Arkansas. Brother Gossett obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother Spivy at Little Lot, Tenn., at the age of fifteen years. He was a loyal member of the church of Christ and was a faithful minister of the gospel. He leaves a loving and loyal companion who feels her loss more heavily than any one else.

J. E. Reed.

Gospel Advocate, June 18, 1914, page 686.

Gossett, Mrs. S. F. (Fannie)

On May 10, 1914, the spirit of Sister S. F. Gossett left this earth to return to the God who gave it. She was born on October 14, 1854. She was a good woman, a good neighbor, a friend to all, a dutiful wife, a loving and sacrificing mother. She was familiarly known as Fannie Gossett. She was the mother of four childrentwo sons and two daughtersall Christians. Two daughters survive their motherMrs. Easley and Mrs. Holland. Sister Gossett was married to C. B. Gossett, of Hickman County, Tenn., on January 18, 1874. She obeyed the gospel at Little Rock, Tenn., in 1872, and lived a Christian till death; hence, with a living faith and glad hope she passed into the great beyond.

J. E. Reed.

Gospel Advocate, June 18, 1914, page 686.

Gossett, Mosie

Mosie Dodson was born on September 19, 1884. She was the daughter of Brother and Sister G. W. Dodson, of Dickson, Tenn., and spent her childhood and young womanhood there. She was baptized on September 19, 1897, at the age of thirteen, by Brother J. B. Dunn. From that time she was always found in her accustomed place at church. She was married on June 19, 1904, to Brother Alzo A. Gossett, and to them was born one sona bright, healthy, mischievous boywho bids fair to make a man of more than ordinary intelligence, if given the proper attention and training. Sister Gossett passed into the silent land of shadows and mysteries on the morning of March 31, 1910, at the home of her parents in Dickson, falling a victim to tuberculosis. She took cold at the May Festival in Nashville, in May, 1908, and from that never recovered, and later it was discovered that tuberculosis had developed. Although a trip was made to Southern Texas with the hope of overcoming this, she obtained little, if any, benefit, and returned home to die in the bosom of her family. It is always sad when death enters our homes a takes away our loved ones, but doubly so when that one is a young wife and mother. She had been married only a few short years, and God had committed one precious boy to her to train and mold for time and eternity. Now she has crossed the divide and left him to the care of his father and grandparents. May God help them in this great responsibility. She had been a member of the church for about twelve years, and had lived a very consistent member of the same. She had her faults, it is true; but she trusted in Jesus to forgive, and died in the faitha devoted and faithful wife, a doting mother, and a good daughter. Let us hope for a happy reunion in that land that is fairer than day, and where therell be no sorrow and death cannot enter there. Weep not dear ones, as other who have no hope. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

I. B. Bradley.

Gospel Advocate, October 27, 1910, page 1193.

Gothard, Bertha

When a man or woman has lived a long, useful life, and, like ripened grain, is ready to be gathered into the garner, it is not hard for us to see this only fulfilling the law of nature; but when death calls for one in the very springtime of life, it is hard for us to understand just why it is so. And so, looking at it from a purely human standpoint, we cannot understand just why Sister Bertha Gothard was called upon to yield her gentle spirit back to God, who gave it, and her body to the dust, whence it was taken. Bertha was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gothard, of Sale Creek, Tenn. She was born on March 22, 1892, and died on January 2, 1909; hence she was called away just as she was entering the inviting threshold of womanhood. In September, 1907, under the preaching of Brother Charles Holder, she heard the gospel message, believed it, yielded herself to its obedience, and was born againborn into the kingdom of Gods dear Son; and since that time she had lived true to the cause she had espoused, and died in the triumph of a living faith. Bertha was the first and only member if her immediate family to take a stand upon the Bible alone, to be content to be a follower of the blessed Master, and to be known as a Christian and nothing more. It is an act of heroism to take up the cross when one has been trained from youth up. How much more heroism is displayed when he has to break away from ancestral doctrines to do it! To my mind, Berthas action places her among the worlds heroines. Bertha served as chief clerk in the post office at this place for some time, and her friends are numbered by her acquaintances. It had been my privilege to know her personally but a short while. Last July I came here to take charge of the Sale Creek High School, and she entered school, and until she was stricken with typhoid fever, in December, she was my pupil. As a pupil, she was all I could askobedient, studious, energetic, lovable, and intensely interested in all that pertained to the success of the school. On Monday, January 4, the school adjourned in respect to her memory and attended the funeral. The funeral services were conducted by Brother E. H. Boyd and the writer. I have seldom seen more tears shed at a funeral than I saw upon this occasion. Berthas life was brief, but she left behind an influence that will be long felt.

S. Houston Proffitt.

Gospel Advocate, March 18, 1909, page 351.

Gotto, Jane

On February 18, 1904, the angel of death claimed the spirit of Sister Jane Gotto, who lived near Lavergne, Tenn. She was born on May 26, 1853, and was married to William Gotto in the twenty-fifth year of her age. She obeyed the gospel when quite young, and was a devout Christian until her death. She leaves a husband, two sons, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss; but they mourn not as those who have no hope. Sister Gotto was kind, gentle, and affectionate to all, and tried to make those around her happy. Her life was pure and her influence for good will long be felt. It can truly be said that a good woman has gone home. It is sadyes, very sadto give our loved ones up; but we may be comforted by the assurance that all is well with her.

One Who Loved Her.

Gospel Advocate, May 5, 1904, page 282.

Gough, L.

Elder L. Gough was born in Kentucky on November 28, 1847, and died on December 31, 1924, at Waxahachie, Texas. Brother Gough came to Lamar County with his parents at the age of nine years, and lived near Roxton till twenty-one, when he went ot Fannin County, where he made his home with an older brother. He obeyed the gospel when eighteen years of age, and truly his life was one of service in the Masters kingdom. He preached the gospel of Christ for nearly fifty years, and was never happier than when in the Masters works. For several years before his death his health was such that he was denied this happiness, and he often felt that his last years were useless because of his inability to continue active service. He was one of the old pioneers whose labor was never crowned with worldy remuneration, but the joy of winning souls to the cause he loved was his greatest reward. He was married, in 1869, to Almedia Brecheen, the wife of his youth, his helpmate while rearing the family, and his nurse and comfort during his sickness and death The last word that he ever spoke was mother, for such was what he had called her since children had come to them. This was truly a union of love which grew with hardships and increasing cares. Nine children were born to them, eight of whom are yet livingfour sons and four daughters. Their home was one of Christian influence, and these Christian parents have had the satisfaction of seeing their entire family become members of the one body. Father is gone, and we miss him; but we weep not as one who has no hope, for blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. How often I have heard him speak of that city not made with hands, and I know he will dwell therein forever. He was faithful to the end, and truly he shall hear the words: Well done, good and faithful servant: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Brother F. L. Young, of Paris, Texas, spoke words of comfort to the bereaved ones, after which his body was laid to rest at Klondike, Texas. Although the weather was intensely cold, many followed his remains to its resting place, and his grave was literally covered with beautiful flowers, tokens of love and appreciation from his many friends and relatives. These lines are written to his memory by a daughter who loved him devotedly and who will always thank God for the influence and counsel of such a Christian father. His devoted wife, our lovely Christian mother, through the mercy of God, is spared to us a little longer.

Mrs. C. W. LaGrone.

Gospel Advocate, May 28, 1925, page 527.

Gould, Frank William

Frank William Gould, 86, of Pocahontas, Ark., died July 28 at his home. Gould was a gospel preacher for 62 years.

He conducted more than 500 gospel meetings during a ministry that spanned more than six decades.

Some of Goulds lesson material was published in Franklin Camps The Word of Life.

Gould is survived by his wife, Anna Corzine Gould; three daughters, Frances Futrell of Pocahontas, Anola Phillips of Benton, Ky., and Joan Moore of Hamilton, Ala.; a brother, Tom Gould of Marion, Ill.; a sister, Beulah Cargill of Vienna, Ill.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Gospel Advocate, October, 1994, page 58.

Gourley, Joe Anderson, Sr.

Joe Anderson Gourley Sr., 71, died Dec. 9, 1988, in a Murfreesboro, Tenn., hospital of a heart attack.

He preached the Gospel for 53 years, chiefly in Middle Tennessee. He was chairman of the Bible department at Magic Valley Bible College in Idaho. For years he was a counselor for the Tennessee Department of Employment Security. He also taught and coached several years in the public schools of Tennessee.

A native of Goodlettsville, Tenn., he attended David Lipscomb University and received his bachelors and masters degrees from George Peabody College and the bachelor of divinity degree from Vanderbilt University.

Gourley is survived by his wife of 44 years, the former Johnnie Kate Baird; two sons, Joe Anderson Jr., of Smyrna, and James Ridley, of Huntington Beach, Calif.; three daughters, Linda Carol Osborne and Sandra Kay Robinson, of Nashville, and Barbara Jane Davenport, of Smyrna; one sister, Grace Gourley, of Hendersonville, Tenn; one brother, Otto Gourley, of Brentwood, Tenn.; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at the Stewarts Creek Church of Christ in Smyrna, Tenn., by James Bays and Wayne Coats, with graveside rites at the Roselawn Cemetery, Murfreesboro, by Keith Coleman.

Gospel Advocate, November, 1989, page 54.

Gourley, Mabel Lemmons

Mrs. Mabel Lemmons Gourley was the daughter of Brother and Sister Sam Lemmons, of Cedar Hill, Tenn. For several years she made her home in Detroit, Mich., with her husband and sweet little daughter, Mary. On the first day of October, 1928, during our meeting at Cedar Hill, she made the good confession and was baptized. Within a short time thereafter she retrned to her home, where she spent the few remaining days of her earthly pilgrimage, talking and living as God would have her do, until the death angel visited her house of clay and took therefrom the immortal spirit, which wended its way back to God to await the resurrection of the mortal body, which was laid to rest by the side of a brother, on the western slope of the beautiful cemetery in Springfield, Tenn. She only spent from October 1 until December 26 in the vineyard of the Lord; but we remember that the Lord said: Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at Cedar Hill in the presence of many friends and loved ones. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

Thomas H. Burton.

Gospel Advocate March 28, 1929, page 305.

Gowan, Bettie

Died of consumption, Feb. 8, 1888, at her residence, No. 605 South Spruce street, this city. Mrs. Bettie Gowan, wife of the late Dr. I. M. Gowan, aged 57 years. This adds another bereavement to a family whose ranks have been reduced frequently by the great reaper. First a sister who was just budding into womanhood, again the father, and now the mother, who leaves four daughters and three sons to mourn her loss. Mrs. Gowan was a member of the Christian church thirty years. She was a friend to the friendless, and the really needy never turned from her door without a benefit. I visited her in her last illness, and when life was fast ebbing away she would exclaim, My Savior holds me in the hollow of this hand. I am not afraid to trust him. When her son Robert returned home a short time before her death, she remarked, I would die to save you if necessary. The most self-sacrificing mother I ever knew. The firmest, the fondest and the most durable tie in which affection can bind the heart has been severed in the loss of a mother so pure, so unselfish, so disinterested.

Mrs. M. J. Sims.

Gospel Advocate, March 28, 1888, page 11.

Gowan, L. W.

L. W. Gowan was born near Flat Creek, in Bedford County, Tenn., on October 30, 1847, and died near where he had lived all his life on November 12, 1923, making him above seventy-six years old at the time of his death. He had been a member of the church more than fifty years, and a constant reader of the Bible and the Gospel Advocate all these years. Brother Wat. Gowan was of a quiet, shrinking nature, but he always stood for the plain word of God. He was always opposed to all innovations in the church or in its worship. Without any claim to being a preacher, he did much work in a public way, and was frequently called upon to speak at the graves of the dead. When I was in a meeting at Flat Creek last summer, Brother Gowan seemed to be impressed with the fact that he was nearing the end of his life, and he insisted that others be appointed to take the leadership of the congregation. This congregation for many years was the home of Brother J. D. Floyd, who, with Brother Bearden, Brother Gowan, and others, looked after the spritiual needs of the congregation and the community. About all the old ones have now passed over the river and the work of the church has fallen upon others. May they be as faithful as their fathers were. Brother Gowan leaves two children, a son and a daughter, to ourn their loss, his wife having preceded him to the grave by a few years. Brother Gowan is missed by his children and relatives, by the community and the church. They can, if faithful, look forward to a reunion over there.

F. B. Srygley.

Gospel Advocate, January 31, 1924, page 120.

Gowen, J. J.

Bro. J. J. Gowen was born April 8, 1828. He became a member of the church of Christ at twenty years of age. He studied medicine and practiced in Woodbury, Tenn., for a number of years. He married Martha Moore at the age of twenty-four. He was a man of a kind and friendly spirit. Firm in his faith, true to his convictions, and faithful in the performance of his duties, in all the relations of life. In the year 1866 he removed to Nashville and engaged in the drug business. He was quiet, attentive man to his business, true and firm in his friendship and always on the side of righteousness and morality. As a Christian he possessed an earnest and trusting faith, was uniform in his religious feelings, always attentive to the church services, and anxious to do his part in all church work. He was liberal in the use of his means, and never absent from the worship of the congregation when he was able to be present. He was ready to meet with two or three of the humble servants of the Lord, as with a multitude. He lived chiefly in South Nashville, and while in health no one did more according to ability to sustain and build up the church of God than he. About twelve years ago, he was paralyzed through one side, even after this, so long as he was able to hobble to the church, he would go, let the weather be wet or dry, hot or cold. After he was disabled, he and his wife still supported themselves with the drug store, and at Bro. Hardings last tent meeting, although others thought he needed help, he insisted on being permitted to furnish oil to light the tent. He wanted to do this much for the conversion of his neighbors. He was a quiet, unostentatious, but faithful Christian man. He died Jan. 21, 1891. Our sympathies and prayers are for his companion who so faithfully and kindly helped him in his strength and nursed and waited upon him through his years of affliction and helplessness.

D. L.

Gospel Advocate, March 11, 1891, page 147.

Gowen, Mollie

On July 20, 1921, Sister Mollie Gowen, wife of L. W. Gowen, of Flat Creek, Tenn., after a pilgrimage of seventy-two years on earth, was relieved from suffering, and, no doubt, has gone to the land of peace and rest. She was the wife of Brother Gowen for forty-four years, and, though deprived of children of her own, she was a true mother of Brother Gowens two children, and devoted much time in rearing and caring for other motherless and fatherless children. For fifty years she was a faithful child of God and one of the most influential members of the Flat Creek congregation. She was characterized by her modesty and womanly virtues, possessing a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. She was given to hospitality, forgetting self and striving to make others comfortable and happy. She was indeed a keeper at home. Her husband could truly trust in her, and her children rise up and call her blessed. She let her light shine in good works, and her influence will long be felt by the community in which she lived. While the clouds are dark, by faith we see the silver lining of Gods love on the other side.

J. R. Stubblefield.

Gospel Advocate, September 1, 1921, page 853.

Gower, Bessie Manning

The Funeral for Bessie Manning Gower, a member of Central church of Christ (formerly known as Norview), in Norfolk, Virginia, was conducted by the writer and Doyle Cannon on January 23, in Norfolk. She passed away on January 21. She is survived by her husband, Damon Murray Gower, a son, Robert Joseph Gower and daughter, Ronnie Ray Gower Reeves, and eight grandchildren. Her son-in-law, Ralph Reeves, serves as minister of the church of Christ in Suffolk, Virginia.

She was born January 15, 1912, in Lenoir County, North Carolina. They moved to Norfolk in 1953 and were faithful members of the Norview church. She and her husband were helpful in the infant stage of the Norview congregation and helped in the establishment of the Oceana, Norfolk Highlands, and the Suffolk congregations in 1950. She was confined to the bed the last several years but she diligently used her telephone in personal work. A number are now diligent workers for the Lord as a result of her efforts. She was a great influence and an inspiration to her son-in-law in preaching the gospel. Truly, she was one who did what she could for the Lord and looked forward to the land that is fairer than day.

Geo. A. McWhorter, Sr.

Gospel Advocate, March 16, 1967, page 175.

Gowin, John

Entered into rest on the morning of September 8, 88, the gentle spirit of my dear brother, John Gowin. John was born September 30, 1866, professed his faith in Jesus Christ under the teaching of Bro. Brents and was baptized July 1887. Though his sufferings were great throughout his sickness he never murmured a single time. He said the Lords will and not his be done. We do indeed feel that we have sustained a grievous loss, but our loss is his eternal gain. He is not dead, but sweetly sleeping in the arms of Jesus. He leaves a widow, a sweet little babe, a father, mother, two brothers, a sister and many relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Let us not think of John as being in the cold cheerless earth, but as an angel in heaven.

Leola Gowin., Rucker, Tenn., November 1, 1888.

Gospel Advocate, November 7, 1888, page 15.

Grace, Oscar

It is with sadness that I write of the death of our beloved brother, Oscar Grace. He was born on August 7, 1883, near Celina, Tenn. He obeyed the gospel at the age of seventeen, and lived a consistent, Christian life until death, which occurred on May 8, 1906, at thehome of his father-in-law, H. T. Gettings. He was married to Miss Arizona Gettings on July 22, 1905. While his married life was short, it was spent in happiness, with the exception of his sickness, which was borne with patience. Oscar was a Christian boy, and was loved and respected as such by all who knew him. He was buried in the Gamaliel Cemetery, ten miles from Moss. The funeral service was conducted by Brother Boyd, of Celina. To the heartbroken companion, mother, sisters, brothers, and sorrowing friends I would say: Weep not as those that have no hope; but be faithful until death, and you can meet, not only this one, but all the faithful ones that have gone on before.

H. T. Cherry.

Gospel Advocate, May 31, 1906, page 350.

Grady, Della

On February 27, 1970 Sister Della Grady departed this life while attending the Lectureship at Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Texas. She was 76 years old, one month and thirteen days. Albright Goodgion, an elder for the Southside church in St. Louis, preached the funeral and Neil Anderson led the singing.

Sister Grady was a member of the Southside church in St. Louis, Mo. She was a Christian in the true meaning of the word. She was loved by everyone. She was known by members of the church all over the United States and around the world. Her zeal for mission work was great.

Every year she attended Blue Ridge Encampment. She attended lectureships at David Lipscomb College, Freed-Hardeman College, and Harding College.

The writer knew and loved Sister Grady when he preached for the Southside church in St. Louis.

Oliver C. Cunningham.

Gospel Advocate, July 2, 1970, page 430.

Grady, W. Forrest

W. Forrest Grady was born March 9, 1913, at Hutchinson, Ark. He died in Jacksonville, Ark., April 6, 1957, at the age of forty-four. He received his education at Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Texas, and served as minister of the church in Senath, Mo., Steele, Mo., and Rives, Tenn., before coming to Jacksonville, Ark. He is survived by his wife, four sons, William, James, John and Danny; three brothers, J. C. Grady, of Newport, Ark., W. D. Grady, Tallulah, La., and L. W. Grady, of Bryan, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. J. T. Grant, of Bryan, Texas, Mrs. G. H. Shearer, of Bryan, Texas, and Mrs. E. F. Smith, of Eudora, Ark. Funeral services were conducted in Jacksonville by Clem Poole. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery at Hutchinson, Ark. (Picture included)

Mrs. W. Forrest Grady.

Gospel Advocate, May 2, 1957, page 286.

Graham, Belia Whitlow

Sister Belia Whitlow Graham was reared in Kentucky; moved to Memphis, Tenn., near the beginning of this century; and was married to C. A. Graham, February 15, 1905; and became one of the most active members that the Memphis church has ever had. She was reared in the Baptist Church, but learned the true way. I baptized her shortly after going to Memphis, among the first ones I ever baptized there. From the very first she became a diligent student of the Scriptures, and developed into a very active worker in the church, and no lady in the church was more diligent in visiting the hospitals and newcomers to the city than she, and every preacher that has labored in Memphis found her to be a faithful helper and an ardent worker in the cause, a helper of many. Perhaps no lady met more newcomers to the city or visited more hospitals, cheering the sick, than she. After being in failing health several years, she passed into eternity on Friday morning, May 20, and was buried in the cemetery in Memphis on Saturday afternoon. She leaves behind her husband, mother, sisters, one daughter (Mrs. Elizabeth Fernandez), a granddaughter, and many warm admirers, not only among members, but a host of outsiders. I had known her upward of forty years, baptized her, and performed the marriage ceremony that joined her and Charles A. Graham together, and was a visitor in their home up unto the end. I have never known a more exemplary Christian.

J. W. Dunn., Pontotoc, Miss.

Gospel Advocate, June 9, 1949, page 366.

Graham, Kittie Campbell

Kittie Campbell, daughter of J. D. and L. A. Campbell, died on Arpil 27, 1903; aged nineteen years and five months. She was baptized into Christ in September, 1899; she was married, to W. L. Graham, on December 3, 1902. Sister Graham was a consistent Christian until the day of her death. She was loved by all who knew her, but was loved most by those who knew her best. She loved the church of God and the Bible; and having lived by the teaching of the word of God, she has gone to live with Jesus. We should never sorrow for those who sleep in Jesus: for if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

E. L. Cambron.

Gospel Advocate, January 7, 1904, page 10.

Graham, Mrs. Selmer

Graham, Mrs. Herbert

Willcutt, W. R.

What has the appearance of being the greatest tragedy to befall any with whom I have ever worked happened in our community three weeks ago.

On May 19 Brother and Sister Selmer Graham, their son (Herbert, and his wife), Herberts little son (nineteen months old), and W. R. Willcutt (a faithful gospel preacher), were riding in the Graham car from Columbus to West Point, Miss., when they were met head-on by a car from Georgia, which was traveling at high speed and got over on their side of the road.

Brother Willcutt and Sister Selmer Graham were killed instantly. Sister Herbert Graham died in a local hospital the following Monday night. Two of the four riding in the Georgia car were killed instantly and a third died in about four hours. One remains in a local hospital in such a condition that she can never hope to completely recover.

Brother Selmer Graham was removed from the hospital to a bed at home two weeks ago, and is now sitting up. Herbert is in the Campbell Clinic, in Memphis, Tenn., where he will remain for some time for treatment of a broken leg. Little Sonny is doing well in a local hospital, where he must remain a little longer with a broken leg and arm.

For a number of months the Graham family had been going to West Point (twenty-five miles from Columbus) to assist the few members of the church there in the worship. For possibly nine months they had been taking Brother Willcutt with them to preach each third Lords day. They were on this mission with the fatal crash came. Brother Willcutt was to baptize some one while in West Point.

I conducted the funeral services for both Sisters Graham here at Columbus, and we carried out the two services as nearly alike as we could. Both were zealous members of the church, and we feel keenly our loss.

It was the request of Sister Willcutt that Gus Nichols, H. D. Jeffcoat, and I conduct the funeral for her husband. Then she said she desired that I lead in the singing. I gladly accepted that responsibility as my part Brother Jeffcoat read the Scripture reading, and Brother Nichols made the talk, stating that he had known Brother Willcutt for twenty years and pointing out that he had faithfully and fearlessly declared the word of God to the saving of many souls and the establishment of many congregations. He, too, will be greatly missed by his many friends who loved him for his works sake.

C. W. Brannam., 1405 North Thirteenth Avenue, Columbus, Miss.

Gospel Advocate, June 27, 1946, page 619.

Grant, Charles Wesley

Charles Wesley Grant was born on June 7, 1864, at Randolph, Ala., and died at his home, near Olustee, Okla., on April 14, 1918. Brother Grant carried good cheer and earnestness with him wherever he went, his feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. No congregation of which he was a member could be lifeless, for he had life and to spare. He was at home in the assembly and helpd others to feel the same. Diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, was well exemplified in his well-ordered life. He bore ill treatment with a patience that made one think of those who first trusted in the Lord. I believe he desired to live, above all else, for Christ, his invalid wife and his baby boy, the only child at home. When brethren wrote of Brother Grants serious sickness and later that he was no better, I could not think his sickness would be unto death. Hope, though disappointed, lives on and on. Thanks be unto God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

E. Millwee.

Gospel Advocate, May 23, 1918, page 500.

Grant, Maggie Gattis

On January 6, 1884, God gave the world a new child, Maggie Gattis. This child grew into a blessed and useful womanhood. On July 4, 1904, Maggie Gattis married Guy Grant and took up a work pleasing to God, that of home-keeping. Reports say that she was tried and true; a wife who helped, cherished, and encouraged her husband; a mother who trained her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. She herself, so far as the human mind could know, tried to be faithful to the Lord Jesus. In 1908 she became a member of the church of Christ, and she seemed to practice Christianity every day. As some people would say, Mrs. Grant had a gift for making friends; but the gift lay largely in the sweet, gentle, affable, lovable disposition which she had cultivated. The same God who gave her took her away. She departed this life on September 14, 1924, leaving her husband and four children, her mother, stepfather, brother, sister, and many other relatives and friends. Her funeral was held at the country church house near Lexie, Tenn., which was crowded to capacity. Services were conducted by the writer. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

R. P. Cuff.

Gospel Advocate, October 16, 1924, page 1012.

Grant, Mildred W.

Sister Mildred W. Grant, wife of C. M. Grant of Montgomery Co., Tenn., and mother of Bro. J. W. Grant, a teacher in the Bible school of Nashville, died on Lords day afternoon of Jan. 22, 1893. Her maiden name was Williams. She was born in Simpson Co., Ky., Dec. 15, 1828. She was born again, born from above, when she was fourteen years of age, and ever afterwards proved as earnest, faithful servant of the Lord. She was reared in the county in which she was born. As a girl she was sparkling and bright and as a woman remarkable for her intelligence. She was well eduated and began to teach at the age of seventeen. She taught two years in her native county and then came to Montgomery Co., tenn. To teach. Here she met Bro. C. M. Grant and was married to him, Jan. 10, 1850. She continued to teach after her marriage and spent in all eighteen or nineteen years in the school room. She was a refined, cultivated Christian woman. Her mind was active and well stored with useful information. She was a great reader and seemed especially fond of poetry and was apt to use it. She found sufficient time to study the Bible amid all her household and school-room duties, and was as intelligent on Bible facts and subjects as on all others. She especially loved to study the Bible, and was as good and as spiritual minded as she was intelligent. She exercised a fine influence in her community and many of the young ladies received their education from her. I was impressed with the large crowd of neighbors and friends who gathered at her burial, notwithstanding the cold, bleak weather, to pay to her their last tribute of respect. Four children were born to her and Bro. Grant. One of these died in infancy and two others when they were about grown. Therefore the only remaining one, and the youngest one, is Bro. J. W. Grant. Sister Grant had been a sufferer, more or less, all her life, but all of her afflictions she bore with Christian fortitude, especially the affliction of which she died. She died of appendicitis. She suffered very much before the exact cause of her suffering was discovered. She then submitted to a very painful surgical operation, but the trouble had reached such a stage that it was not possible for an operation to relieve her, and she lived only eight or ten days afterwards. Sister Grant died as she had lived, full of faith and confidence in God. She loved the truth, loved to hear it preached, loved to know of peoples obedience to it, and she rejoiced in the fact that her only surviving child was a preacher. She encouraged him in his work, and now while she rests from her labors her works follow her. Certianly her loved ones and friends sorrow not as those who have no hope. They can comfort themselves with the hope that she has entered into that rest which remains for the children of God. To her aged companion, her only child and daughter-in-law, relatives and friends, we extend our heartfelt sympathy, and pray God to bless them all and give them grace to help in this sad bereavement and in every time of need.

E. A. Elam.

Gospel Advocate, April 20, 1893, page 253.

Graves, George W.

George W. Graves, sixty-seven, passed away June 30, 1944, at a local infirmary. He had been in ill-health for the past year. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Novella McCord Graves, eight children, one sister, five brothers, and six grandchildren. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Bordeaux Church, in Nashville, by Sam P. Pittman, assisted by Lytton Allen. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Brother Graves was a son of the late Byron and Maggie Hunt Graves, of Wilson County. He was educated in the Wilson County schools, and graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1908. He moved to Nashville thirty-eight years ago. He had been a lifelong member of the church, being baptized at the age of seventeen, and had been a minister of the gospel for the past thirty-eight years, having preached in Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee principally. During his lifetime he held over two hundred twenty-six meetings in the evangelistic field, and preached regularly on Sundays and conducted many funerals. For some time he traveled for the Gospel Advocate Company, selling Bibles and other religious literature. He was well known in many localities where he had held meetings.

Mrs. George W. Graves., and Family.

Gospel Advocate, July 20, 1944, page 486.

Graves, Hattie

Hattie Graves, wife of Frank Graves, departed this life on May 27, 1903. She was a daughter of William J. Ball, who was for many years well known throughout Northern Arkansas as a most enthusiastic worker in the church of Christ. Sister Graves was born on May 11, 1865. She obeyed the gospel in 1880 and remained faithful until death. Having partaken of the hospitality of her home, I must say that she was one of the most cheerful of women; and cheerfulness is one of the sweetest traits of Christian character. A loving husband and four promising childrenthree sons and one daughterare left to mourn their loss. The oldest son obeyed the gospel call last week during Brother Douglas meeting at Opposition, Ark. Funeral services over the remains of our departed sister were conducted by the writer at the graveyard at Opposition. Our warmest sympathies go out to the bereaved husband and children, and we hope that they may so live as to hear the Lord say in the end: Well done!

J. H. Curry., Ravenden, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, September 17, 1903, page 602.

Graves, J. W.

On January 7, 1918, I was called by telephone to the Antioch neighborhood. Brother J. W. Graves was dead. Brother Grves came to Texas about 1872. He and Miss Bettie Passmore were married on March 4, 1872. She and four children are left to mourn their loss. Brother Graves obeyed the gospel, through the preaching of old Brother N. W. Ware, thirty-five years ago. He soon was appointed deacon of the Antioch church, which place he filled for several years; then he was set apart as elder, which place he was filling when he died. Brother Graves was always on hand at the church and did his best as far as his ability would permit. He had many friends, not only in the church, but on the outside, some of whom came twenty-five or thirty miles to his funeral. Some one said to the writer that he did not know what Antioch would do now that Brother Graves was gone, with no one to look after the church and cemetery. I want to say to the young brethren and sisters: Keep up the cemetery in memory of our friends and people who are laid to rest there. You should keep up the church and meet on Lords days. If your fathers and mothers and friends who are sleeping so close by could speak, what rejoicing there would be at the old church! Brother Graves was taken sick about September 15 and died on January 7, 1918, at 6 A. M. Funeral services were held in the church at Antioch, where the writer tried to speak words of comsolation to a large concourse of people. The remains were laid to rest in the Antioch cemetery. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.

E. A. Lakey.

Gospel Advocate, February 28, 1918, page 212.

Graves, Lloyd M.

Dr. Lloyd M. Graves was born April 23, 1895, and passed away December 3 in Nashville at the age of sixty-nine years. His sudden passing as the result of a heart attack has left a multitude of friends and loved ones shocked and deeply bereaved.

Dr. Graves and his family came to Memphis and to the Union Avenue church in October, 1926. He had already been a Christian for several years, having been baptized by F. B. Srygley at Spencer, Tennessee in 1908.

He was appointed to the eldershp at Union Avenue in February, 1929. For nearly thirty-six years, he had been an outstanding elder in his congregation. He had been chairman of the missions committee for many years, exercising leadership in this vital area of work. He taught an adult Bible class for many years. He was a diligent student of the Bible and a capable teacher.

Dr. Graves was Director of the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department since its beginning. His faithful service in the community brought many honors to him. He was named Memphis Outstanding Man of the Year and Tennessees Doctor of the Year. These are only representative of the many recognitions of his outstanding achievements.

It is not possible to give an adequate appraisal of the contribution Dr. Graves has made to the world. From Memphis to Manhattan, from Tupelo to Tokyo, Dr. Graves was known for his love for the Lord and his love for people.

Perhaps the best summary was given by Yancey McEwen, Union Avenues janitor. Yancey said, Dr. Graves lived a beautiful life!

Dr. Graves is survived by his wife, Mayme Hill Graves of Memphis; a son, Lloyd M. Jr. of Jackson, Mississippi; and two daughters, Mrs. Don Finto of Nashville, and Mrs. A. L. Mathis, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Funeral services were conducted at Union Avenue church by Dr. George Benson, James S. Woodroof, and the writer. Burial was in Memphis Memorial Park.

Clarence C. Dailey.

Gospel Advocate, February 4, 1965, page 68.

Gray, Clara Lavina

Mrs. Clara Lavina Gray of Hundred, West Virginia, passed away at New Martinsville September 18, 1968 at the age of 87 years. She was the daughter of William L. and Catherine Murphy Anderson and she lived to be the oldest and last of a family of three girls and two boys. The older girls were named Rosehannah and Nancy. Every member of this family obeyed the gospel of Christ. The younger son, Leonard Anderson, was a part time preacher for a number of years mostly in Wetzel County.

Mrs. Gray was the husband of Joseph Henry Gray who passed away in 1952. They were the parents of four sons: Edwin L. who passed away in 1962, Paul S. a gospel preacher for nearly thirty years, William H. of Hundred and Joseph Fred of Smithfield, Ohio.

Mrs. Gray was a very conscientious woman. She was a good mother and a neighborly soul and shall be sorely missed by many. Burial was in Shriver Cemetery near Hundred beside her husband.

Paul S. Gray.

Gospel Advocate, October 10, 1968, page 654.

Gray, D. C.

D. C. Gray, an elder of the Old Hickory church of Christ died July 16, 1972 after a long illness, at the age of 71.

He is survived by his wife, Bert Gray and three children: Mrs. Lorraine Carter, Mrs. Manford Hudson and Joe Gray, missionary to Dunedin, New Zealand. He lost a son, Frank, during World War II and his late son-in-law, J. Howard Carter was a gospel preacher. Dad also had eight grandchildren who adored him.

Funeral services were held at the Old Hickory church of Christ by Willard Collins, assisted by Warder Novak and John Holland.

Dad had been a leader in the Lords church for many years. His steadiness, conviction, and unswerving loyalty to the cause of Christ, touched hundreds of lives, indirectly and directly. He served as an inspiring example to many young preachers because of his constant interest, encouragement and counsel to them. His chief interest was the church. Gentleness, kindness and compassion were symbolic of his character. Even during his long weeks of very intense pain, we were strengthened by his courage and great faith. He was greatly loved and is deeply missed.

Mrs. Lorraine Gray Carter.

Gospel Advocate, September 28, 1972, page 623.

Gray, Girdie Jones

On October 12, 1917, death removed from our community and church one of the purest and best of women, Mrs. Girdia Jones Gray. The pure soul of Sister Girdie laid aside the suffering of this life and entered the glorified rest where perfect health of both soul and body will be enjoyed through all eternity. Sister Gray was only twenty-three years of age, yet her brief life was full of deeds of righteousness. Space will not allow me to speak in full of the lessons of purity, patience, and faithfulness she taught by example. At the age of ten she became a Christian and remained faithful till death. She leaves hehind a sainted mother, a father, a husband, four brothers, and many true friends, who sorrow and yet rejoice, because they know she is better off, for her soul is having perfect rest in that home of light and joy unspeakable. Let us so live that when we pass over the river we will meet her again on the other side, where there will be no more sorrow, no sickness, no pain, no death, but eternal happiness throughout eternity.

Jerome Myers.

Gospel Advocate, November 1, 1917, page 1061.

Gray, James Victor

James Victor Gray, son of J. M. and Anna Gray, was born on May 8, 1896, and died on April 22, 1918. This young man obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother Fox at the age of seventeen. Victor was an excellent young man with many noble traits, and to know him was to love him. He was an untiring worker in the church and often led the song service. The writer spoke words of comfort to the bereaved, together with a goodly number of friends and loved ones, at the Lillamay meetinghouse, in Cheatham County. As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. (Ps. 103:15, 16.) Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

George W. Graves.

Gospel Advocate, June 6, 1918, page 546.

Gray, Julia Louisa

Sister Julia Louisa Gray and daughter of J. M. and Fannie Greer, was born on January 28, 1872, and died on October 18, 1903. She obeyed the gospel, under the preaching of Brother J. V. Price, about seventeen years ago, and ever afterwards lived a consistent, Christian life. To those who are left to mourn her death I would say: Sorrow not as those who have no hope; but faithfully fight on, trusting in God to give you victory in the end; and when you cross over the river of death, you will meet all the loved ones who have gone before. May Gods richest blessings attend the bereaved ones while they remain in this world of sorrow and sadness, and, after their toils are over, may they be permitted to enter into the everlasting city of God.

W. M. Welch.

Gospel Advocate, November 19, 1903, page 746.

Gray, Levi

Levi Gray was appreciated, criticized, and loved for a long generation as a faithful, friendly, untiring worker and elder in Bethel Church, east of Mayfield, Ky. A good number of gospel preachers will recall the busy Gray household and his zealous cooperation. Beginning manhood with only a strong body and willing hands, honest heart, and high ideals, he was a farmhand and overseer, then farmer and breeder. Hearing the truth, he came out of sectarian training to obey the gospel. He married Sora Cloyes, a genteel Christian lady and teacher. Through hard work and some misfortunes they maintained a hospitable Christian home through forty-three years of married life together; then she preceded him to rest in 1930. Four sons and four daughters obeyed the gospel and were trained in Christian activities, all surviving the parents. With almost no schooling, Mr. Gray studied the Bible and other important matters to become a well-informed leader in the community and in the church. He read the Gospel Advocate regularly and critically. Going into dairying, he built up a select herd of registered Jerseys. For years he made his own deliveries in Mayfield daily, except Sunday, the high quality and full measure of his products earning the fullest respect of customers and competitors. He took personally the words of Christ, like Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and he sought to make each thought, word, and deed consistent with Christian principles. The needs and opportunities for Christian service were his constant study. He gave his time and means liberally. He was a watchful, diligent elder. Beside his few earnest, short talks before the congregation, he spent many an hour driving his little mare to visit the members, exhorting and advising with them. Loving all young people, he wanted every youth to have a fair education, knowledge of the Bible, and Christian influences. Handicapped by deafness in later years, and living with his children after the death of his wife, he maintained a live interest in church activities, made many friends, and encouraged gospel workers. Passing ninety years of age on January 9, 1949, on May 30 he lay down for an afternoon rest in the home of his youngest daughter in Mount Clemens, Mich. Going to sleep here, it seems that with no pain at all he went to be with the Lord, as had been his prayer. Final services were conducted at the Mayfield meetinghouse by J. B. Hardeman and Fred W. Chunn. Six congregations showed their appreciation with modest floral sprays. He disapproved unnecessary expense and display.

Harvey W. Riggs.

Gospel Advocate, August 4, 1949, page 494.

Gray, McQuery

I wish to announce the death of our beloved brother, McQuery Gray, son of Brother O. B. and Sister Sophronie Gray, of Giles county, Tenn. Brother Mack died at the home of Brother and Sister E. F. Farris, in Hunt county, Texas. He was born in Giles county, Tenn. He obeyed the gospel under the preaching of, and was baptized by, Brother Northcross, at Big Creek church, in Giles county, at the age of nineteen. He came to Hunt county, Texas, in 1893, with his brother-in-law and sister, and united with the congregation at Campbell, Texas. He lived a much-devoted life, and died in the triumph of a living faith. He was followed to his last resting place by a large concourse of brethren and friends. His untimely death was a great shock to his many friends. To his bereaved parents I wish to say: Weep not as those who have no hope.

M. N. Vanlandingham., Campbell, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, July 19, 1894, page 454.

Gray, Naomi Frances

Naomi Frances, second child of Chesley and Elmartha Cranford, was born in Walker County, Ala., October 26, 1856; was married to Howell Gray, February 16, 1875; was baptized into the church of Christ in her early teens by an uncle, William Stringer. She was the mother of nine children, of whom seven are livingWalter; Rufus, of Oakman, Ala.; Anderson, Filo, and Mrs. Ab Courington, of Parrish; Mrs. Raymond Sayers, of Birmingham; and Mrs. Lee S. Rowe, of Oakman, with whom she had made her home since the death of her husband six years ago. She was a reader of the Gospel Advocate for the last thirty years. She fell October 9 and broke her arm, which was the beginning of the end. She was buried February 16 on her sixty-second wedding anniversary. Gus Nichols, of Jasper, spoke words of comfort to the bereaved, and her body was laid to rest at Earnest Chapel to await the morning of the resurrection.

One Who Loved Her.

Gospel Advocate, September 9, 1937, page 862.

Gray, Oma Locker

Oma Locker Gray of Fayetteville, Tenn., departed this life on Monday, Oct. 11, 1982, in Lincoln County Hospital at 92 years of age.

Born on March 5, 1890, in the Rowland Hill community, she was one of ten children born to the late Fenton and Mary Locker. Her father helped in starting the Wells Hill, the McGee Chapel, and the Rowland Hill churches of Christ in Lincoln County. She was baptized into Christ at McGee Chapel by Thomas Little around 1903. Her Christian life and influence spanned nearly 80 years!

In 1908 she married William Riley Gray and to this union were born six children. She was a Christian homemaker in every sense of the term. Cooking, sewing, quilting, and housecleaning were basic to her work as wife and mother. When her children were sick, she was by their sides to nurse them back to health. Her bountiful table and gracious hospitality were enjoyed by numerous relatives, preachers, and other friends through the years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1967.

Sister Gray was one of the first four members of the Liberty church of Christ when it was organized in 1930, and was our oldest member. In community activities she had also been a member of the Liberty Mothers Club and the Lincoln County Historical Society.

She is survived by two daughters: Elizabeth Smiley and Nell Hereford; four sons: William Howard Gray (an elder at Liberty), James Riley Gray, Robert Allen Gray, and Leland W. Gray; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Higgins Funeral Home on Oct. 12, 1982, with Houston Bynum and Joe Reynolds officiating with interment in Stewart Cemetery. Like Dorcas, . . . this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

Houston H. Bynum., Route 7, Box 564, Fayetteville, Tenn. 37334.

Gospel Advocate, December 16, 1982, page 759.

Gray, Rufus

Rufus Gray, son of Sarah Ann and W. P. Gray, was born on August 21, 1867. He was married to Delia Brown on November 26, 1889. He died on May 19, 1945. He is survived by his widow, three sons (Hazel, R. C., and Roy Gray), three daughters (Miss Honor, Miss Myrtle, and Mrs. Elmer McBride), one sister (Mrs. Ella Hampton), and seven grandchildren. Brother Gray obeyed the gospel early in life, and was a ceaseless and untiring worker in the church for many years until death. Those who knew him adored him. His passing constitutes an enormous loss to the home, to the church, and to the community. His work proved him to be a giant in Israel. The writer considered him one of the best friends he ever had and one of the best Christian genlemen he ever knew. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, May 21, 1945, in the Mount Vernon Church, Park City, Ky., the church which he loved and helped for so many years. His body was laid to rest in the beautiful Walnut Hill Cemetery, near his home.

Fisher Gray., 1506 Lexington Road, Louisville (6, Ky.

Gospel Advocate, June 21, 1945, page 335.

Gray, Thomas J.

Thomas J. Gray was born on February 22, 1869, in Fentress County, Tenn., and died on January 11, 1930, at his home, near Tompkinsville, Ky. He obeyed the gospel early in life and lived faithful and true until the end. Though prevented from attending services because of bodily ailments, he always manifested an interest in the work and service of the Lord. He leaves, to mourn his departure, his wife, four daughters, and two sons. In his passing, the church lost a faithful member and the community lost a valuable citizen. His spirit has gone back to God who gave it, and we firmly believe that the peace that passeth all understanding has enveloped him, and that he enjoys the sunlight of Gods presence beside that river which makes glad the city of God. His voice, echoing back from golden shores, bids us to strive harder for that city which hath foundations, into which no sorrows ever enter. Funeral services were condutced by the writer in the meetinghouse of the church of Christ, and his body was laid to rest in beautiful Oak Hill Cemetery, just overlooking the little city of Tompkinsville.

G. N. Woods.

Gospel Advocate, April 10, 1930, page 354.

Gray, William F.

Brother William F. Gray departed this life Nov. 1, 1894, at his home, in the Fourteenth District, Davidson County, Tenn., aged 69 years and 12 days. He had been a member of the Church of Christ about nine years. At the time of his death his membership was at Bellevue, near his home. He was taken sick on Friday, and died the following Thursday. Brother Gray was a good citizen, an honest man, a kind father, a loving husband, and a devoted Christian. He died in the triumphs of the Christian faith, tried several times to sing some of the sweet, consoling songs of Zion, and while sick said he was going to a better place. He had no dread of death, and no regret except that of leaving his dear wife and children. How like Paul, who said (Phil. i.23): For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better! Sister Gray and children and his brother have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. May God grant us all strength and wisdom to do his will, so that we may also be ready for the summons that awaits us.

E. B. Cayce., Franklin, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, December 27, 1894, page 813.

Gray, W. P.

W. P. Gray was born February 20, 1854; departed this life February 4, 1944. Had he lived to February 20, he would have been ninety years of age, and on February 28 this year he and Sister Gray would have celebrated their sixty-eighth wedding anniversary. Brother Gray leaves to mourn his passing his lifelong companion, Sister Martha E. Gray; two children, Alta Gray, of Los Angeles, Calif., and L. E. Gray, of Springfield, Ill.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Brother Gray was a faithful preacher of the gospel for some sixty years. He was well known throughout the brotherhood, especially in the northern and central states. For many years he lived and labored in Iowa, and was known to practically all of the congregations in that state and also Missouri and Kansas. It was under his preaching in Mills County, Ia., at what was then known as the Wildwood Schoolhouse, that I obeyed the gospel some forty-two years ago. As he assisted me in my obedience to the gospel forty-two years ago, it was requested that I speak words of comfort to the bereaved family at his passing. Brother Gray wrote for several of our religious journals; especially were his writings found in the Christian Worker, of Wichita, Kan., and in the Firm Foundation, of Austin, Texas. He also wrote a couple of books, one entitled, The Isle of Patmos, and the other small book called Save the Children. Which was a brief treatise on domestic ethics. In their declining years Brother and Sister Gray have been blessed with having a dutiful daughter in Sister Alta, who gave of her strength unstintingly that they might be cared for and have the greatest measure of comfort and joy.

James A. Scott., Long Beach, Calif.

Gospel Advocate, April 20, 1944, page 279.

Grayson, C. A.

Our beloved friend, Mr. C. A. Grayson, has passed away, leaving a widow and one child about fifteen years old, besides his many relatives and friends, to mourn his death. He was born on July 5, 1843, and died on January 23, 1920. He was a good, true, honest man in every respect. As a member of the church, he was faithful in all its work. He was as a father to me. Being an orphan, I made their home mine for some time. He was kind and loving, and his memory is fondly cherished by his many friends. He was an ex-Confederate soldier and a well-known citizen of Huntsville, Ala. Brother T. C. Little, of Fayetteville, Tenn., held funeral services at the church of Christ at Huntsville, and the remains were buried at Maple Hill cemetery.

Corene Patton.

Gospel Advocate, March 11, 1920, page 254.

Grayson, Henry Clay

Brother Henry Clay Grayson was born in Logan County, Ky., on November 5, 1852, and died at Dunmor, Ky., on December 24, 1919. He obeyed the gospel at Rochester, Ky., and lived a consistent Christian for thirty-two years. Very few times did he fail to commemorate the Lords death on the first day of the week. He was kind, loving, and self-sacrificing; was always willing to make a sacrifice to advance the Lords cause. In August, 1912, the gospel was first preached at Dunmor, and through his untiring efforts the church house was erected. He was a faithful father, an honest man, a true Christian. He will be missed in the home, community, and church. He leaves seven children and a host of friends to mourn his departure. Well can we say of him as Paul said of Abel: He being dead yet speaketh.

J. H. Hines.

Gospel Advocate, Apirl 15, 1920, page 385.

Green, Aggie

On March 17, 1903, Sister Aggie Green was called from earth. At the age of fifteen years she obeyed the gospel of Christ and ever afterwards lived a devoted Christian. She was an earnest worker in the church, was a teacher in the Sunday school; and she will be greatly missed in the church, in the family circle, and in the community in which she lived. To know her was to love her for her many noble traits of character. She was to have been married to Cicero Jernigan, upon whom the shock of her death fell heavily. She had realized for many days that the time of her departure was near; so she called her mother, her brothers and sisters, and her lover to her, and told them not to grieve for her, but to meet her in heaven. She told her mother that she was not going to die; that she was going to dwell with Christ and all the redeemed. The sorrowing ones should draw comfort from the thought that angel eyes now watch for their coming and that their dear one will receive them when the journey of life is ended. May the Lord, in his goodness, console them in this dark hour of bereavement.

A Friend.

Gospel Advocate, April 23, 1903, page 270.

Gren, Allen

Just as the old year was passing out and the new year was coming in, God saw fit in his goodness to take from our midst Brother Allen Green, who was born on May 16, 1832. He confessed his faith in Christ and was baptized into him in early life. He was an elder of the church at Joiners Chapel, and was always at his duty as a Christian should be. His funeral was preached by Brother Allison and Brother Welker, after which his remains were carried to the churchyard and laid to rest. We would say to the bereaved family: Weep not for Brother Green, for our loss is his eternal gain. Live to meet your father in that world where there will be no more parting and tears, for he has laid his armor by and gone to live with Jesus for evermore.

C. F. Dunn.

Gospel Advocate, February 13, 1908, page 110.

Green, Alma

The heart of all Ripley was extended in living sympathy to Mayor Tom Green when death entered his home on January 24, 1929, and claimed the dear wife and mother. For several weeks she and the faithful physicians had made a brave fight to regain her health, but the dear one who meant so much to her devoted husband, her children, the church, her parents and family, and many loved ones and friends, closed her eyes in peaceful sleep and went to meet her God. Sister Alma was a faithful, earnest, and active member of the church, always present at every occasion of worship possible, and ready always, willing and anxious, to do something for the cause of her blessed Savior. She was the youngest daughter of Brother and Sister Sid Evans. Sister Green was thirty-nine years of age last December. She is survived by her parents; her husband, Brother Tom Green; four childrenAdolphus, Marian, Alma Eugneia, and Charles Sidney; and six sistersMrs. Albert Huddleston, Mrs. Louis Nabors, and Mrs. Tom Nabors, of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Ada Daily, Mrs. G. T. Smith, and Miss Irean Evans, of Ripley. The funeral, held at the family residence, was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother G. C. Brewer, of the Union Avenue church of Christ, Memphis; and a quartet composed of Brother Brewer, Brother Elon V. Wilson, Sister Crawford and Sister Haynes, of Memphis, sang several beautiful hymns. The remains were laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery. It was sad to give up Miss Alma (as she was usually called) when she is needed so much, but we humbly submit to Him who doeth all things well, and pray that her loved ones and friends may be encouraged and may profit by the example she set by always seeking to do His will.

H. I. Copeland.

Gospel Advocate, July 4, 1929, page 641.

Green, Ann Clark

Miss Ann Clark Green was born on October 6, 1843, and died on December 18, 1919. She was baptized by Brother Jesse Sewell in 1859. She was married to W. C. Green on December 23, 1871, to which union were born two girls, both of whom preceded their mother to the better land. There are left, to mourn their loss, a husband, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three brothers, and one sister. To her grandchildren she has left the heritage of a good name; to her devoted husband, the memory of a devoted wife and God-fearing Christian; to her brothers and sister, a good example; to her neighbors, the fond remembrance of a loving friend; to the congregation at Bethel, the example and influence of a faithful member. The greatest event of her life was when she obeyed from the heart that form of teaching once delivered to the disciples. Then she added to her faith all Christian graces that so beautifully adorn the Christian character. She had been a subscriber to the Gospel Advocate for many years, and enjoyed to the fullest extent every number. We think of grandmother only as being asleep in Jesus.

S. W. Phillips.

Gospel Advocate, January 22, 1920, page 87.

Green, Annie

On Saturday, January 28, 1899, Sister Annie Green died at the ome of her son, Brother L. C. Green, at Mallard, Tenn. Sister Green was about seventy-eight years old. Her husband preceded her some fifty-five years. She remained a widow all these years. She was blessed with two children, one of which died in infancy. There remained, therefore, one son, L. C. Greenone of the Lords noblemen, who cared for the mother in her declining years. In early womanhood Sister Green connected herself with the Baptist Church, but during a meeting conducted by Brother W. T. Lee, at Overtons Schoolhouse, about twenty years ago, she gave up everything to which she held that was not authorized by the book of God and became simply a child of God. She was faithful in the discharge of her duty, as her physical strength would permit, unto the end. We sorrow not as those who have no hope. Let us trust the promises to the faithful.

W. Anderson., Jameson, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, March 2, 1899, page 138.

Green, B. W.

B. W. Green, aged sixty-two years, died, at his home, on March 24, 1917, of pneumonia. He was a minister of the church of Christ and lived faithful to it till death. He was the father of ten children, four of which are living, all boys. He was a kind and indulgent father, a devoted husband, and was highly esteemed by his neighbors. The death of this good man reminds us of the fact that death is no respecter of persons; all have to answer the summons. The physician and kind friends did all that could be done to save him to his family, but without avail. His remains were buried at Kennett, Mo. May God, who doeth all things well, comfort the wife and temper the wind to the shorn lambs.

Mattie B. Gwaltney.

Gospel Advocate, April 26, 1917, page 422.

Green, Belle Elizabeth

Mrs. Belle Elizabeth (Wilkinson) Green was born November 27, 1877, near McMinnville, Tenn. Her parents were the late Cleve and Elizabeth (Potter) Wilkinson, McMinnville, Tenn. Sister Green was reared and nurtured in the Christian faith. Her parents were both devout members of the church and taught their children by precept and example to live for the Lord. At the age of nineteen she was married to J. J. Green, McMinnville, Tenn., who also was reared by consecrated Christian parents. To this union were born five children: Roy, Hubert C., Boyd M., Alphaeus, and Ada Belle. Sister Green passed away at Lake Worth, Fla., March 8, 1940. She is survived by her husband and three children: Hubert C., Boyd M., and Ada Belle. Four brothers survive her: Flavil, Temple, Texas; Cleve L., Lake Worth, Fla.; Benjamin, Birmingham, Ala.; and Robert Wilkinson, Nashville, Tenn. Hubert C. is a gospel preacher and preaches for one of the churches in Detroit, Mich. Sister Green was afflicted for several years. She bore her affliction with Christian fortitude. Under her affliction she patiently waited for Gods good time to relieve her from this body of suffering. She remained faithful to the church and taught her children to love the Bible and live faithful to God. Funeral services were held at Lake Worth, Fla., by Brother Russell S. King. Christian sympathy is extended to the surviving members of her family.

H. Leo Boles.

Gospel Advocate, May 9, 1940, page 455.

Green, Mrs. E. E.

Again the dark shadows of death have fallen upon our beautiful little city, filling the once bright and happy home of Capt. E. E. Green with a sadness so deep as to cause the heart to ache and hand to tremble as we record the sad event. The sweet and loving wife, the anxious, tender, and suffering mother has gone. O how sad the word gone when it means to return no more! Husband, wife,and son, bound by the strongest ties of tender affection, dwelt together in the sweet anticipations of life. The little circle, though small, was a happy one in so far as mutual love and sympthay could make it so; but it is broken, to be mended no more on earth. What deep sorrow, then, must fill the soul of him who looks upon his orphan child and thinks of his future, without a mothers voice, a mothers kiss and hand to guide his youthful feet! We sincerely trust, however, that the influence of her noble life will follow both husband and son through the years to come, proving a strong incentive to meet her in a land where sad farwells are never said and bitter tears are unknown. Sister Green was a woman of marked characteristics. It was my pleasure to know her for eight years, and I think this acquaintance afforded ample opportunity to know something of her character. A description of that character could be given in the one word beautiful, but I desire to mention a few of her noble traits. She possessed a kind and gentle nature, which seemed to be entirely free from false pride. Her manner was simplicity itself. She never seemed to feel herself above honest and virtuous people, though they be ever so poor, but always had a pleasant recognition for all. She was faithful in her church duties when her health would permit. If she assumed the work of teaching a class on Lords day, she would be there, rain or shine, if well enough to leave her home. The children all loved her, and over them she exercised a wholesome influence. She was particularly fond of the young, and no doubt many whom she has taught will remember with grateful hearts their beloved teacher, who sought to lead them to Christ. She was liberal in her offerings to charity, and never measured her gifts by what others were doing. It was not her custom to ask: How much has So and So given? She was in her thirty-sixth year. Early in life she gave her heart to God. For years she had been a sufferer, but the immediate cause of her death was pneumonia. A noble husband, promising son, devoted father (J. B. Lillie), and loving brothers, besides other relatives and a host of friends, are left to mourn their loss.

F. W. Smith., Franklin, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, January 19, 1899, page 44.

Green, H. C.

H. C. Green, an old and respected citizen of Lawrence County, Tennessee, passed away at his late home, March 15, 1932, aged eighty-one years. He was married to Miss Malinda Bennett fifty-three years ago. To this union five children were born, three of them preceding him to the grave. He leaves his wife and two sons to mourn his death. But they sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. Brother Green had hope in this life, and the loved ones have hope in his death. He was a member of the church of Christ at Long Branch. In his childhood home he leaves one sister and three brothers. His loved ones hope to see him again in a better country than this, wherein dwelleth righteousness; no night or death there; no crape. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

T. C. King.

Gospel Advocate, May 5, 1932, page 574.

Green, Hubert Cleveland

Hubert Cleveland Green, age 73, died in Nashville, Tenn., on March 17, 1972. A native of Pendleton, Texas, he was the son of the late John Jefferson and Belle Wilkinson Green. He was educated in the public schools of Chattanooga, Tenn., and David Lipscomb College in Nashville, Tenn. He began preaching in Nashville in 1927. During the years he preached he served the East End church in Detroit, Mich., the Highland Avenue church in Montgomery, Ala., the Capitol Street church in Jackson, Miss., the church in Yazoo City, Miss., and a number of other churches. In 1917 he was married to Irene Miller (deceased). In 1956 he married Allie T. Hudson of Nashville, Tenn. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Mrs. Fletcher Cauthen, Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Rex Nowlin, Lawton, Okla.; two sons, Harold M. Green, Montgomery, Ala., and Hubert C. Green, Jr., Blountsville; a sister, Mrs. Ade Belle Hopkins, Lakeworth, Fla. Funeral services were conducted by H. Clyde Hale and Joe Sanders in Nashville. Burial was in Cedars of Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Tenn.

J. Roy Vaughan.

Gospel Advocate, July 6, 1972, page 431.

Green, Ira

Ira Green was born in Graves County, Ky., on June 24, 1834, and departed this life on May 31, 1924, at Gamburg, in Ripley County, Mo. He was of a family of ten children, and the last of the family to be called home. He was united in marriage ot Miss Sarah Fundaugh (my mother) on January 8, 1857, by Justice of the Peace Shelton, and to this union nine children were born, only four of whom survive; also, sixteen grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren, besides his widow, numerous other relatives, and a host of friends, are left to mourn his demise. My mother died on May 15, 1893, and in November, 1895, he was married to Mirs Sallie L. Sewell, of Gamburg, Mo. Uncle Ira, as he was familiarly called, united with the church of Christ when quite young, and was an elder of his home congregation for more than forty years. His home was the preachers home, and he will be greatly missed by all. I feel that he could indeed and in truth have uttered the sublime words of the great apostle: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day. Funeral services were conducted by Brother J. G. McDaniel in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends. Burial at the Arnold Cemetery. Our father was a good citizen, a kind and obliging neighbor, a patient and devoted husband and father, and he has set a great example to his daughter.

His Daughter.

Gospel Advocate, July 2, 1925, page 642.

Green, James Elmer

James Elmer Green, born July 29, 1895, at Trezevant, Tenn., died November 30, 1971, in Jackson, Tenn. After suffering his second heart attack. Funeral services were conducted at the building of Main Street church in Milan, Tenn., with B. B. James and Wayne Kilpatrick officiating. Interment was at the cemetery in Trezevant.

J. E. Green was a great gospel preacher who had given fifty years of his life telling the story of Jesus. His greatest delight was in preaching that Word which he believed with all of his heart. He had a tremendous influence for good upon all with whom he came in contact. Many friends and brethren, from areas where he had preached, came to pay their respect to the deceased.

Brother Green attended Trezevant High School, and in the fall of 1917 entered Freed-Hardeman College. From then until 1923 he attended off and on, taking time to serve in the army, preach, help erect the girls dormitory, and do mission work in North Carolina. In 1923 he received his diploma for the high school at Freed-Hardeman.

In that same year he began work with the church in Scottsville, Ky., and continued full-time work until the time of his death. He has served churches in Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee. In the fall of 1929 he entered Freed-Hardeman College again and received his graduation certificate in the spring of 1930.

He was married to Dollie E. Gammill of Waldo, Ark., on December 25, 1923. To this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Frances Bailey, who makes her home in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

The Greens made ther home in Milan, Tenn., during the last years of Brother Greens life. He continued to preach right up until the time of his death, serving two congregations in West Tennessee. He also taught an adult Bible class on Wednesday evenings at the Main Street church in Milan.

In November of 1969, Brother Green, along with a life-long friend, R. E. Black, was named Alumnus of the Year, at the Freed-Hardeman Homecoming. He loved this school and worked in its interest throughout his preaching life.

J. E. Green was universally admired as a preacher and a man. It is our conviction that our loss is heavens gain.

Wayne Kilpatrick.

Gospel Advocate, March 9, 1972, page 159.

Green, Jonathan

Jonathan Green was born on June 19, 1823, and died on November 24, 1903. Brother Green was twice marriedfirst, to Miss Nellie Jones; next, to Miss Elizabeth Dardon. Of his first marriage eleven children were born; of his second marriage, twelve childrenin all, twenty-three. Nearly all these children survive the father. Brother Green obeyed the gospel, under the preaching of Brother Henry, at Marrowbone Creek Church, in Davidson County, Tenn., about twenty-five years ago. His last words were: I have to suffer just so much; I am lying here waiting for the time ot come when I shall enter into rest. There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. Brother Green leaves a wife, several children, and many grandchildren, and other relatives to mourn his death. I would say to all: Prepare for death; for life is uncertain, but death is sure. There are three things which we all have to dofirst, to die; second, to meet the judgment; third, to go to the place for which we prepared ourselves. We have a heaven to gain and a hell to shun; so let us all labor to enter heaven. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

W. T. Beasley., Fernvale, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, December 10, 1903, page 795.

Green, June

Last April I was called to conduct the funeral service of one of my most appreciated friends, June Green, of Memphis, Tenn. Brother Green was born at Vale, Tenn., May 8, 1878; obeyed the gospel at fourteen; and died April 21, 1939. He was a member of the church in Jackson while I was with the Highland Avenue Church, and during my first year there I made my home with him. He is survived by his wife and five children. At the time of his death he was a member of the Normal Church, Memphis, Tenn. Brother Green was a most interesting character and was loved by all who knew him. He was an engineer for the Illinois Central Railroad, and a better one seldom drove an engine. The large crowd assembled at his home in Memphis, both Christians and friends, for his funeral services told better than can I the respect they had for this good man. His body sleeps in his home cemetery, at Vale, Tenn. May the Lords blessings rest upon his family, is our prayer.

E. R. Harper., Little Rock, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, April 18, 1940, page 382.

Green, Louis

Louis Green, 73, a member of the Harding University Board of Trustees since 1950, died Feb. 24 at his home in Merideanville, Ala.

Green was a 1942 graduate of Harding with a degree in chemistry. He worked for 24 years in research laboratories for Amoco Oil Co. and then went on to work for Hewlett Packard, where he designed and developed specialized instruments for the petroleum industry.

Before his retirement in 1986, Green had worked in 40 different countries, including a major assignment of the government of Iraq. He also preached for a number of different churches, including congregations in Oklahoma, Indiana, Louisiana and Delaware.

As a Harding student, Green was elected president of his class, and in 1971 the Alumni Association chose him as the universitys distinguished alumnus.

Green is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and three daughters, Anita Hooper of Naperville, Ill., Sandra Barron of Tifton, Ga., and Betty Gould of Huntsville, Ala.

Gospel Advocate, March, 1994, page 42.

Green, Malissa

Died at her home in Newton County, Mo., August 19, 1896, Sister Malissa Green, wife of Elder Rufus Green. She was born December 15, 1859; confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized by Elder Rufus Green in the year 1875; and was married to the same, September 27, 1876, in Trousdale County, Tenn.; and moved to Newton County, Mo., in December, 1884. She was the mother of nine children, of whom seven are now living. Sister Green was a victim of consumption. She suffered much, yet she never murmured. She prayed to live to rear her little children, if it was the Lords will; if not, God would provide for them. She often said that if she had her life to live over again, she could not better it, under the same circumstances. She was faithful in attendance at church when she could. She was a good neighbor, and kind to the poor in sharing with them what she had. She was a lovable woman, true to her God, her friends, a true mother to her children, and a helpmeet indeed to her husband. She was anxious to be released from her sufferings, and be at rest. She was sensible to the last; kissed her family all farewell, folded her hands upon her breast, and died without a struggle. Dear children, you are left without a mothers love and care, but remember that she left you in the care of God; remember her dying admonition to you: be kind, forbearing, and loving to each other, grandma, and to papa, and try as much as you can to supply the loss that can never be filled. So live that when God calls you, you will be ready to meet dear mamma in that land where you will part no more. Let husband and mother be not grieved over the loss of the beloved wife and daughter, for she is not lost to themonly gone before to the heavenly home, to meet her loved ones who went before her, where you will soon follow, if you live faithfully, to be reunited in one happy family in heaven.

We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Sister Green was laid to rest by the side of her daughter in the Hazel Green Cemetery, in the presence of a large congregation of friends and relatives. Elder James Wood offered a few remarks to suit the occasion.

S. L. Bradley.

Gospel Advocate, October 29, 1896, page 700.

Green, Mary Frances

Mrs. Mary Frances Green, twenty-five, of Montgomery, Ala., departed this life March 22, 1943, after a lingering illness. She was a faithful member of the church, having obeyed the gospel three years ago at Woodburn, Ky., under the guidance of J. T. Marlin. She is survived by her husband (W. S. Green, Montgomery, Ala.), mother Mrs. Dora Whitehouse), sisters (Mrs. Ray Burress, Lebanon, Ky.; Mrs. James Wilson, Louisville, Ky.; Geneva and Juanita Whitehouse, Riley, Ky), and brothers (James, United States Navy, and Charles, Riley, Ky.). She formerly resided with her husband at Route 2, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Funeral services were held at the Hayesville Baptist Church, Hayesville, Ky., with Charles Ellis, Sycamore, Ky., officiating. Interment was in the Hayesville Cemetery.

Verna Green.

Gospel Advocate, April 8, 1943, page 330.

Green, Mattie

Sister Mattie Green, daughter of Brother and Sister Samuel Garner, departed this life on February 12, 1900. She was born on November 13, 1876. She was good by nature; she was gentle and kind to all. Early in life she obeyed the gospel. In 1898 she was married to Brother George Green, to whom she was a faithful and devoted wife. Her labors on earth are over; she rests now, while her works follow her. Brother Green is lonely without dear Mattie; but he and allof her relatives and friends have Gods word, the gospel, with all of its exceeding great and precious promises, to heal their broken hearts and drive away their tears. So, bereaved friends, I commend to you the gospel, which is able to build you up and save you, enabling you to enter in at the beautiful gate, where Mattie is waiting to welcome you. What a meeting, what a greeting, there will be when we get home! May God help us to live as he directs, that we may all be saved.

R. T. Sisco.

Gospel Advocate, April 30, 1903, page 284.

Green, Molly

On March 4, 1908, the angel of death visited the home of Uncle Willis Green and claimed for its victim my beloved aunt, Molly Green. She was born on December 13, 1849, and obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother Bradley more than ten years ago. Hers was a beautiful, devoted, consecrated, Christian life. She was a kind, affectionate wife and mother, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her; for to know her was to love her. She leaves a husband, ten children, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. We should not mourn for her, for she is only sleeping, waiting the resurrection, where she will rise to meet with Christ and the angels and all those who live godly lives here on earth.

Gospel Advocate, August 20, 1908, page 542.

Green, Molly Daniels

Mrs. Mollie Daniels Green, wife of P. Wilson Green, died in the Lord at Bloomfield, Ky., July 21, 1893. She was the daughter of Captain W. S. Daniels, of Tullahoma, Tenn., and was born July 28, 1868. She came into Christ in girlhood, and was a zealous, active worker in the Masters vineyard, faithful at her post in the congregation, and ready for every good work. In the spring of 1891 she was married to Prof. P. Wilson Green, of Bloomfield, Ky., where they were making their home part of the time, and part of the time at Lake Weir, Fla., whither they had gone for his health. Her health broke down about a year ago, with something like consumption, which ended her life on their return to Kentucky. She left a devoted and faithful husband, a loving family at her fathers home, and many friends to mourn her absence. But they sorrow not as those who have no hope. They know her life was one of obedience to her Savior, and her character exemplary with Christian virtues. In her death they witnessed a triumph of faith in Christ that will ever comfort thier bereaved hearts.

F. S. Young.

Gospel Advocate, September 7, 1893, page 565.

Green, Robert Eugene

Robert Eugene Green, son of Mr. and Mrs. Williams Eugene Green, was born May 15, 1929, in Coal Hill, Ark.

He was married to Eula Jean Whitley. He was baptized in 1943 by F. F. Carson and began preaching the gospel soon after his marriage. In 1961 he moved to Okmulgee, Okla., where he served the congregation until 1965, when he began work in Quanah, Texas. In 1966, he began working with Hammond Heights church of Christ, where his service was terminated by is sudden death.

He served on the executive board of the Ada Guidance Service and was active in city and community affairs.

He leaves to mourn, his wife, Eula J. Green, three daughters, Gloria J. Cook of Bad Kreuznach, Germany; Dorothy J. Young of Lawton, Okla.; and Martha Louise Young of Ada; two sons, Bill Green of Searcy Ark., and Robert L. Green of the home, and a nephew whom he raised, John W. Brown of Ft. Campbell, Ky. He is survived by four sisters, Rosa Brown of Little Rock, Ark., Sarah Hughes of Van Buren, Wavie West of Coal Hill, Ark., Evelyn Flood of California and two brothers, Jerry Green of Geneva, Ark., O. D. Green of Coffeyville, Kans., and four grandchildren.

Mickey W. Walker.

Gospel Advocate, October 2, 1975, page 638.

Green, Robert Judson

Robert Judson Green was born on November 29, 1851, and departed this life on May 8, 1923. He obeyed the gospel when a young man. He was married to Miss Morina Braden in 1877. To them were born two childrenone boy and one girl. The girl died in infancy, but the boy is living. The mother also died in the infancy of the girl. In 1884 Brother Green was married to Mrs. Mozella Cates, to which union were born four childrentwo boys and two girlseach dying in infancy. Uncle Bob leaves a wife, son, brother, sister, and many friends to mourn their loss in his death. He had been captive of a lingering disease, during which time he realized the solemnity of meeting the judgment, but he often said he was ready, willing, and gladly waiting for the Fathers call to cross over. His life was a living example of Christianity. He was a close student of the Bible, a strong advocate of the gospel and church of the Lord. Funeral services were conducted in the Alamo church by Brethren N. B. Hardeman and F. L. Paisley.

Gospel Advocate, July 5, 1923, page 658.

Green, Sadie Elwell McDearmon

Sadie Elwell McDearmon was born on December 28, 1888; obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother Logue, at Bethel, Wilson County, Tenn., at the age of fifteen years; was married to Brother J. M. Green on August 24, 1908; and died on May 30, 1909. Sister Green was a member of the body worshiping at Bellwood, and was true to her duty till death. Funeral services were held at the home, and the burial took place at the cemetery near Centerville, Tenn.

A. S. Derrberry.

Gospel Advocate, July 1, 1909, page 824.

Green, Sandra Lynn

Green, Janie Kathryn

Sandra Lynn and Janie Kathryn Green, faithful members of the Newton, Miss., church of Christ, died as the result of a car-train accident at Lawrence, Miss., July 18. Sandra died instantly and Janie died at midnight in Laurel.

Sandra was born February 5, 1947 at Hereford, Texas. She was baptized June 8, 1958 by Russell Ingall. She had completed the requirements for graduation from Harding College, Searcy, Arkansas, and intended to teach in the Newton Public Schools.

Janie was born November 9, 1952 at Hereford, Texas. She was baptized February 16, 1964 by Gene Fooks. She was to have been in the tenth grade at the Newton High School this fall. She was also a member of the Lawrence 4-H Club. They are survived by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Green of Newton, by one brother, Lambert Reed Green of College Station, Texas, and by one sister, Nancy Carol (Mrs. Tom Foster Templeton) of Bovina, Texas.

Funeral services were conducted at the Newton church at 3 oclock Sunday, July 21, by the writer, assisted by Charles Clodfelter of the Audubon Drive church in Laurel and W. Gaddys Roy of the Sakston Heights church in Anniston, Ala.

G. F. Raines.

Gospel Advocate, August 8, 1968, page 511.

Green, Virgie

Virgie Morrison, daughter of the late James A. and Lucy Morrison, was born in Maury County, Tenn., June 6, 1877, and passed away at Bonham, Texas, September 24, 1950. When she was fifteen years of age, she moved to Hunt County, Texas, and settled in the Vansickle community, south of Greenville. She had lived in or near Bonham since 1919. On December 30, 1903 she was married to George A. Green, who survives her. To this union were born six children, all of whom are now living. They are: Elihu, Welch, Texas; Ross, Washington, D.C.; Garland, Austin, Texas; Mrs. Katie Lou Rabe, Lawndale, Calif.; Mrs. Ruth Goyne, Bonham, Texas; and Mrs. Bonnie Cobb, Wichita, Kan. Also surviving are five grandchildren and two brothers: Andy Morrison, Cash, Texas, and Charley Morrison, ODonnell, Texas. Nephews acted as pallbearers at the funeral service. Mrs. Green became a member of the church of Christ in her youth, and was faithful in attendance until she became ill about four years ago. I conducted the last services for this noble, Christian wife and mother and to me a wonderful mother-in-law.

Glen Rabe.

Gospel Advocate, October 26, 1950, page 694.

Green, W. E. B.

Brother W. E. B. Green died May 8, 1893, at his home near Darks Mills, Maury county, Tenn. He was born Aug. 13, 1828, and died in the 65th year of his age. He obeyed the gospel in the year 1866, and lived a devoted Christian life. In the death of Brother Green the country has lost a good, peaceable citizen, the church a faithful member, and his family a kind and loving husband and father. His grief-stricken wife, one daughter, and two sons survive him. They have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends in this sad bereavement. Yet his loved ones sorrow not as those who have no hope, for the comforting hope is theirs that he has entered into that rest which remains for the children of God. The funeral services were conducted by Brother Green, of Rutherford Creek, at Lasting Hope church, where a large concourse of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of the departed one. He was buried in the beautiful churchyard at Lasting Hope, there to await the resurrection.

M. M. Roberts., Columbia, Tenn., May 21, 1893.

Gospel Advocate, June 15, 1893, page 377.

Green, W. J.

Bro. W. J. Green, died January 3, 1888. He was born February 4, 1839, near the place where he was buried. He was a member of the church at Pleasant Plains, Coffee county and was loved by all the members. In our worship he is greatly missed. No one to take his place, but alas! he is gone and we must soon follow. Bro. G., leaves a devoted good wife and twelve children to follow on. His wife is a member of the Methodist church of which he was once a member. His two oldest and grown daughters are members of the church of Christ.

May we all live right by living like God says, and then we are certain to die right.

W. P. Sims., Pelham, Tenn., Feb. 20, 1888.

Gospel Advocate, February 29, 1888, page 10.

Green, Xenia

Died, at her home near Lone Star, April 19, 1895, Xenia, the beloved daughter of Elder Rufus and S. M. Green. She was born July 26, 1877. She had been sick since November last with consumption. She was born in Tennessee, and came with her parents to Missouri when quite young. She united with the Church of Christ in August, 1890; was baptized by Brother Wells, who officiated at the funeral. She lived a consistent Christian life, and all who knew her loved her. She died as she had lived, a devoted child of God. She met death with all the fortitude that a Christian ever did, requesting her parents, brothers, and sisters and friends not to grieve after her; that death with her was no more than going to sleep; that her future was perfectly bright. She was conscious until the last, and bade them all good-by. She was engaged to be married to a noble young man (Charley Fry), who was in constant attendance at her bedside for five long months, and rendered all the assistance possible. Charley is a devoted Christian, and by his untiring devotion to her through all her affliction has won a place in the hearts of the community that will remain until death. She was laid to rest in the Hazel Green cemetery, Sunday, April 21.

C. S. Hart., Granby, Mo.

Gospel Advocate, May 16, 1895, page 320.

Greene, Mrs. Jasper

Mrs. Jasper Greene, who lived near Stokes, Tenn., on January 25, 1908, passed into the realms beyond. She was the daughter of Mr. E. Parrish, one of the oldest citizens of Dyer County. She leaves a husband and two children, two sisters, one brother, and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn her death. She was a faithful member of the church of Christ, and always attended the services when she was able. It is only when the cold, relentless hand of Death has taken a loved one from our midst that we realize how cold and drear this life is and how much more beautiful is the life beyondbeautiful and bright for those who lived in the sacred precincts of Gods laws and have gained the reward of his infinite peace. In her death she has left a legacy of simple Christian character, which all may well follow, that, when the dark hand of Death shall beckon to us, we may cross the invisible chasm to greet her on the other shore, where life is eternal and parting no more. May her father, husband, children, sisters,and brother, who so deeply mourn her death, find a solace in their faith in Gods infinite wisdom and mercy.

A Niece.

Gospel Advocate, May 14, 1908, page 314.

Greene, John Cecile

John Cecile Greene, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Greene, was born on April 24, 1896, and died at his parents home, near Coopertown, Tenn., on August 7, 1916. He was a young man of many sterling qualities and was highly esteemed in the community where he lived. He had been a member of the church for seven years. The writer spent a pleasant day in his home during his last illness. At that time our young brother was cheerful and hopeful of recovery and expressed regret at not being able to attend the meeting then in progress. His sudden taking away should remind us all that in the midst of life we are in the midst of death and teach the needed lesson of preparation. I would remind the bereaved ones that our religion, like the stone chrisolite, shines the brightest in the dark, and hope that the memory of the dear departed may be as bright and as beautiful as the flowers placed upon his grave. Brother T. J. Ellis paid a beautiful and touching tribute in the presence of a large concourse of friends, the singing class of which Cecile was a member sang appropriate selections, and his teachers passed resolutions of love and respect. Such tributes, together with the promises of Gods word, help to change the dark cloud of sorrow into a bright cloud of angels who minister to our comfort and happiness.

A. B. L.

Gospel Advocate, October 12, 1916, page 1024.

Greene, Lou

The beautiful life of Mrs. Lou Greene closed its earthly career on February 22, 1916, and her body was laid to rest the following day in the old Hogue cemetery beside her husband to await the resurrection morn. The bank of beautiful flowers showed the tender love of friends and loved ones. The funeral services were conducted in the home by L. E. Jones in the presence of a large assemblage. She was a victim of that dread disease, consumption. All that loving hands and a kind physician could do was done for her comfort and to alleviate her suffering. She bore it all patiently and was always cheerful to her friends. Hers was a notable life. She was mother, friend, and wise counselor to her children. O, how they will miss her, and how we all have missed her strengthening presence! For as long as strength would permit she was at her post of duty at the assembling of the saints on Lords day, putting to shame those of stronger bodies, but of weaker faith. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

Mattie Hampton.

Gospel Advocate, July 6, 1916, page 686.

Greenway, Vance Edward

Vance Edward Greenway, 81, died April 15 of cancer. He served as the executive director emeritus of Childrens Homes. Greenway was a charter member of the Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ and served as an elder there for almost 50 years.

Greenway is survived by his wife, Bernelle; five children; one sister; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The Vance E. Greenway Memorial Endowment Preservation Trust Fund has been established to continue his dream of maintaining a better place for children to live.

Paragould, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, August, 1998, page 45.

Greer, Mrs. C. E.

I wish to record the death of my dear wife, C. E. Greer, who died on May 11, 1917. She suffered for eighteen months with throat and lung trouble, but she bore her sufferings with patience. The day before her death she said in the presence of the four childrenAaron, Evelena, Maurine, and Allie Graceand myself that she was ready, not only for death, but the judgment. She said that she had the words of Christ, her only stay and Comforter. This is worth all to me. She mady many sacrifices for the gospel. She would remain at home with the little ones while I was away, oft-times many miles from them, preaching the Christ to a lost and ruined people. She united with the church of Christ six years ago and died in the faith. Last fall I carried her to Nashville for treatment, and she was in the sanitarium for some time. After a while she was carried out to the Davidson County Tuberculosis Hospital, where she received the very best treatment up to her death. She had everything that heart could wish. She requested of me never to forget Dr. Aycock and her nurses. This I shall never do. The children unite with me in expressing our thanks for the many favors from different parties. The Ostella Church sent me a nice check; also Brother Berry London, of Cornersville, Tenn., expressed his sympathy. Brethren Porch and Davis rallied to me. This favor seemingly was providential All this has a tendency to make me a better man and the children better boys and girls. I carried her body back to West Tennessee for burial. Brother Smith, of Martin, Tenn., conducted the funeral services, and brought many words of comfort to me.

C. M. Greer.

Gospel Advocate, May 31, 1917, page 537.

Greer, Chester Arthur

Chester Arthur Greer died Wednesday, October 27, 1965 in Vicksburg, Mississippi after a short illness. Brother Greer had spent most of his life in Mississippi. He was baptized by T. W. Phillips in Nashville, Arkansas, in 1911. In 1913 he came back to Mississippi and had been a faithful worker in the church at Carpenter and Midway (near Utica).

Brother Greer was a man of great faith. He loved the church and was always ready to stand for it. Although nearly blind, he continued to follow him who gives light to all the world. The funeral was conducted by the writer and brethren O. S. Lanham and Richard Taylor on October 29. He is survived by his widow, and three sons.

Richard Lee Curry.

Gospel Advocate, December 2, 1965, page 782.

Greer, E. A.

On Tuesday, March 5, 1906, the death angel came and bore away the spirit of Prof. E. A. Greer. He is greatly missed in our neighborhood, and his place stands vacant and will never be filled. He leaves behind an aged father and mother, a sister, brothers, and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. We sorrow, but not as those who have no hope. I could not express his wonderful works. He was a music reader throughtout the State. God alone knows the heartaches. But when we have experienced these dark hours, it makes us better Christians.

Kattie Busby., Corner Stone, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, April 12, 1906, page 234.

Greer, Emma

Sister Emma Greer was born and reared in Davidson County, Tenn. She gave her heart to the Lord quite early in life, and was a member of the church of Christ for about twelve years, during which time she was a faithful Christian, doing what she could to lead others to Christ and to upbuild his cause. On Tuesday morning, April 23, 1918, at 10:30 oclock, God saw fit to take her from her labors, and, at the age of forty-seven years, she fell asleep in Jesus. She leaves a devoted husband, three daughters, one son, one sister, three brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted by Brother M. Keeble and the writer at the Jackson Street Church in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends. Let us be watching and ready, for we know not the time when the Master will call for us.

S. W. Womack.

Gospel Advocate, May 23, 1918, page 500.

Greer, H. C.

H. C. Greer was born in 1839 and died on June 1, 1914, being seventy-five years of age. He was married in January, 1860, to Miss Hortense Randals, to which union were born thirteen children, twelve of whom are still living. He spent his last years at the home of his son, Dr. D. A. Greer, where he died, and where the funeral services were conducted by the writer in the presence of a large crowd of his brethren and friends, after which his body was laid to rest beside his wife, who had preceded him ten years, in the Wesley Chapel cemetery, to await the resurrection morn. He was baptized soon after the Civil War by the lamented W. Y. Kuykendall. Being of even temperament, he was not demonstrative in his religious life, but was always true to the cause of Christ and could be depended on for his part in anything that looked to the advancement of the cause. As a business man, he was a farmer, and attained that success that always attends industry, economy, and honest business methods. While his death was not unexpected, yet it came as a shock to is children; but amid their grief they have the sweet assurance of Jehovahs word that, if faithful to him, they shall meet their father again in the sweet by and by.

R. N. Moody.

Gospel Advocate, July 23, 1914, page 801.

Greer, Harriet Herrin

Harriet Herrin Greer was born in Davidson County, Tenn., on December 4, 1819, and was called from earth on December 18, 1913, being ninety-four years and two weeks old. She was the daughter of William and Araminta Herrin, who were well and favorably known among the pioneer settlers of the last century. She was married in early life to George W. Thornton, who lived only three or four years, for whom she mourned nine years, after which she was married to Moses Greer, who preceded her to the great beyond nearly seven years. To this union two children were bornone daughter, Mrs. S. H. Adkisson, and a son, who died during childhood. She was reared in the Baptist faith, her father being a Baptist minister, but became a Christian at South Harpeth about the age of forty-eight. She was truly a keeper at home and a devoted wife and mother. She was noted for her industry, hospitality, and charity. But her best work was visiting the sick and caring for the dying. She spent the last years of her life in the home of her daughter, who, with three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, survie her. She was ready and anxious for her summons home, to meet her loved ones in that better land. She suffered much, but we trust she is resting from her labors in that beautiful home of the soul.

R. V. Cawthon.

Gospel Advocate, November 26, 1914, page 1251.

Greer, James

James Greer was born September 12, 1883; died June 25, 1935. He was married to Miss Hassie Spangler, December 24, 1905. His wife, two daughters (Mrs. Hoyle Leatherwood and Miss Nonie Greer), three grandchildren, and a sister survive. A better man could not be found in his community. He was religiously inclined, and spent his early life in the Methodist Church, serving as a steward, until he was baptized into Christ about twelve years ago. He assisted in the worship on the Sunday before his death. He was drowned while trying to rescue his daughter and a neighbors daughter. With the assistance of Brother Pryor, the girls were saved. The church at Arlington, near McMinnville, Tenn., suffered a great loss in his going. The writer, who baptized him, was called to preach the sermon which by his life the deceased had impressed upon all. We need more men like him.

John T. Smithson.

Gospel Advocate, March 26, 1936, page 311.

Greer, Katie

It becomes my sad duty to write for the columns of the Gospel Advocate, the obituary of sister Katie Greer, who died at her home near Lisbon, Dallas county, Texas, on the 8th inst. Sister Greer was born in Madison county, Tennessee, June 19, 1834. She became a member of the Methodist church when very young, married Robt. Greer when 17 years of age and soon after, with her husband joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church. She lived in that faith until 1861 when her and husband and herself became members of the church of Christ, both being baptized the same day, uniting with the church worshiping at McLemoresville, Tenn. She came to Texas about seventeen years ago, and has been an active, loved and honored member of the church at Lisbon since that time. She was the mother of twelve children, seven of whom preceded her to the great beyond, leaving her husband, who is an elder in the congregation, one son, four daughters and a number of grandchildren to mourn her loss; also two sons-in-law and a nephew, who was a member of her family, who loved her with undying devotion. Everbody loved sister Greer and mourned her loss. The community has lost a noble, self-sacrificing woman, the church one of its best and brightest stars and her family all that can possibly be expressed by the terms wife and mother. I had known her well for three years, and oh, how inexpressibly sad I felt as I stood before the heart broken family and the vast sorrowing audience and tried to speak words of comfort and consolation. May we all strive to live as devotedly as our dear sister, and meet her in the sweet bye and bye, is my prayer.

W. F. Barcus., Dallas, Texas, May 20, 91.

Gospel Advocate, June 10, 1891, page 358.

Greer, Lois Summers

Lois Summers Greer died Oct. 21. She was 69 and was a member of the Graham Street Church of Christ in Stephenville.

She and her husband were missionaries in Gothenburg, Sweden, for 10 years and in Zambia for four years.

She was the secretary for Herald of Truth in Abilene, Texas, for 12 years and worked three years at Timothy Hill Childrens Home in Long Island, N.Y., and Sunny Glen Childrens Home in San Benito, Texas. For the past nine months, Greer was a family teacher in the Transitional Living Center of the Sherwood and Myrtie Fosters Home for Children in Stephenville.

Greer is survived by her husband, Mitchell; and a son, Randy.

Stephenville, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, December, 2000, page 41.

Greer, Melster Zenobia Sanders

Melster Zenobia Sanders was born on May 25, 1894. She quietly fell asleep in Jesus on Tuesday morning, March 26, 1929. When about fifteen years of age, she obeyed the gospel of Christ, thereby becoming a Christian, a member of the church of Christ. Her nineteen years of Christian warfare was exemplified by a beautiful life, worthy of emulation. She loved the truth, and always contended earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints. She died in the faith. On November 3, 1911, she was married to Calvin U. Greer. To this Christian union five children were bornEstile, Flonnie, Thelma, Vernelle, and Harold. Besides her husband and five children, she is survived by her parents, brothers and sisters, and a host of friends and relatives. She and her husband were faithful members of the congregation at Eubank, Ky., Brother Greer being an elder. Funeral services were conducted in the meetinghouse at Eubank by the writer, after which her body was laid away in the Waynesburg Cemetery to await the resurrection morn. May the dear Father richly bless and protect her faithful husband and the precious children.

Emmett G. Creacy.

Gospel Advocate, May 9, 1929, page 452.

Greer, Rice Sewell

Rice Sewell Greer was born fifty-one years ago and passed away at his home in Pikeville, Tenn., June 17, after a brief illness. He was the youngest of a family of thirteen children. His parents lived most of their lives in beautiful Sequatchie Valley, and their bodies have been for several years resting in a little churchyard overlooked by the rock-ribbed Cumberland Mountain and Waldens Ridge. Brother Greer was most faithful, a very useful man in the church, and also in may other ways. About thirty years ago he came to live in our home in Chattanooga, having at that time accepted a position with the Southern Railway Company, after which he was transferred to Washington, D. C. While in the capital city he was very active in church activities, serving as song director, teacher, etc. Several years later he accepted a position with the railway commission of Columbia, S. C. While in Columbia he married Mrs. Girtie Hough, and remained in South Carolina until about three years ago, when he came back to the old home town near which he was born and reared. During his last stay in Pikeville he was a great help in the church, and will be missed much by both church and town. During our years of intimate association I never heard of anything being done by him that was in the least questionable. The trivial things of the world did not interest him. His mind was clear, his thoughts pure, his deeds sincere and noble. A great man has gone from us. He is survived by his widow, five sisters (Mrs. C. E. Stranahan, Chattanooga; Mrs. Clay Randals, Waldrip, Texas; Mrs. Elizabeth Sparkman; Miss Clute Greer, Pikeville; and Mrs. Thomas H. Burton, Portland, Tenn.), and three brothers (Dr. D. A. and W. S., Pikeville, and Sylvester, Dixiana, Ala.). Funeral services were conducted by Reece Rogers and F. M. Little.

Thomas H. Burton.

Gospel Advocate, July 16, 1936, page 695.

Gregory, James Walter

Dr. James Walter Gregory, Elizabethtown dentist and one of the citys leading citizens, died in Hardin Memorial Hospital at 3:55 Tuesday afternoon following a heart attack the previous day.

He was sixty years old April 10, born in Barbourville the son of James A. Gregory and Susan Goodin Gregory. He was interested and active in all branches of life in Elizabethtown, Ky., religious, social, civic. He was a charter member of the Elizabethtown Lions Club and and had served as the clubs president. During his presidency the club launched the drive for the construction of Hardin Memorial Hospital.

In the religious life of this city, he was an original member of the church of Christ and had served as a deacon and trustee.

A Kentucky Governor commissioned Dr. Gregory a Kentucky Colonel.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Margaret Ann Blair Gregory; a son, James Richard Gregory; a daughter, Judith Ann Gregory, all of Elizabethtown, and a brother, John Joseph Gregory, of Ravenna, Ohio.

Funeral services were conducted in the Elizabethtown church of Christ. Interment was in Hardin Memorial Park.

Margaret A. Gregory.

Gospel Advocate, August 8, 1968, page 511.

Gregory, James W.

James W. Gregory was born on September 2, 1876; became obedient to the gospel in July, 1892, under the preaching of Brother Williams; was married to Tilly Crafton on September 2, 1901, who preceded him three years across the dark river, leaving him two sweet little babes to care for, and now he has gone from them. Savior, lead by the hand. Our aged father and mother helped him care for his little ones till three months ago, when he was married to Sister Nonia Reed, of Bogota, Tenn. O, how we miss him! But let us not weep as those who have no hope, for we can look forward to a reuniting in that happy land where there will be no parting.

Sister Tilly.

Gospel Advocate, July 4, 1907, page 430.

Gregory, John

During the still midnight hour of October 23, 1931, the spirit of Brother John Gregory left its mortal robe and took its flight back to God who gave it, and a pall of gloom enveloped the little town of Friendship, Tenn., and the surrounding section where his hundreds of friends and relatives lived. Brother Gregoy was born in Gibson County, Tennessee, February 22, 1844, and all except eleven of those eighty-eight years were spent in the vicinity of Friendship. For about two years he was a soldier in the Confederate Army, having been drafted from Gibson County into the Thirteenth Regiment of the Tennessee Cavalry. After serving in that bloody war of the early sixties, in 1875 he enlisted as a soldier in the army of the Lord Jesus Christ, where he bravely fought until God, the great Commander in Chief, bade him lay his armor down and enter into that land of eternal peace. Eight children, twenty-four grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and a host of friends and loved ones are mourning his departure, because truly he occupied a warm place in their hearts, and he is missed so much. He is greatly missed by his fellow townsmen, his neighbors, and, saddest of all, in his home, where he was the source of much sunshine and joy, and in the church, where he served as an elder for many years and where he could be found at every hour of worship and service unless providentially hindered. Brother Gregory hated false doctrines and loved the truth of God and immensely enjoyed hearing it preached as it was preached by Peter and Paul of old. For many years he was a reader of the Gospel Advocate, and was always glad when it came. He heard and formed the acquaintance of many preachers and counted them among his best friends. In this number were Brethren A. G. Freed and N. B. Hardeman, who would say with his loved ones: We believe that he has gone to rest. The sad funeral was conducted in the church house by the writer and attended by several hundred people, after which loving hands gently carried his familiar form to the Friendship cemetery and committed it to mother earth.

J. E. Green.

Gospel Advocate, March 3, 1932, page 287.

Gregory, J. H.

On September 30, 1920, Brother J. H. Gregory, of Scottsboro, Ala., after a months illness, passed out of this life. Brother Gregory came to Scottsboro many years ago, and for the greater part of his life there he was the chief factor in the life of the congregation; and the efforts of Sister and Brother Gregory were responsible for the maintenance of the Lords work there when discouragement seemed ready to stifle it. It was my pleasure to be associated with Brother Gregory in business, as well as in the church, and I was wonderfully impressed with the fact that he handled all his legal duties in a way that attested to his Christian principles rather than worldly success. He regretted that he had not prepared himself to give his life to the proclamation of the gospel. He was exceedingly liberal, but in a quiet way. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at Fayetteville, Tenn., in the presence of many friends and relatives. Our tender and heartfelt loved goes out to Sister Gregory in her bereavement.

J. M. Gainer.

Gospel Advocate, December 2, 1920, page 1178.

Gregory, T. F.

Gregory, M. T.

T. f. Gregory was born on February 22, 1846. His wife, M. T. Gregory, was born on December 25, 1846. At the age of eighteen Brother Gregory became a member of the Methodist Church, and Sister Gregory at the age of twelve became a member of the Baptist Church. In 1889, under the preaching of the writer, they both obeyed the gospel of Christ, and lived true and faithful lives until death. She was the first to go, then in December he followed on. Nine children were born to them. Three died in infancy and one when about grown. One son, three daughters, twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive the death of dear father and mother. The roads were never too muddy or the snow too deep to keep them from the worship of God on the first day of the week. Brother and Sister Gregory have left to their children the richest legacy that parents can bequeath to their children and childrens children. They sweetly rest, but their good works follow on. May their children follow in their footsteps, and at last all of Gods faithful ones be gathered home.

John R. Williams.

Gospel Advocate, February 10, 1921, page 148.

Gresham, Annie May Batey

On October 27, 1948, Sister Annie May Batey Gresham, the widow of the late James Moore Gresham, passed out into the night of eternity through the gateway of death. She was in her eightieth year, and was a faithful member of the church since girlhood. Her husband preceded her in death eleven years. Sister Gresham spent her entire life in Rutherford County, Tenn. She was respected and loved by all who knew her. She was the daughter of the late John Bass Batey and Mary Harriett Richardson Batey. Her last rites were conducted at her home in Smyrna, Tenn., by J. C. Bays and C. M. Pullias in the presence of a host of friends and relatives. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Tenn. She is survived by one brother (James Benjamin Batey of Smyrna, Tenn.), two sons (Asa Starnes Gresham of Smyrna, Tenn.; and Batey Moore Gresham of Lebanon, Tenn.), one daughter (Mrs. Gilbert E. Shaffer of Orlando, Fla.), ond one grandson (Batey Moore Gresham, Jr., of Lebanon, Tenn.). All these, and scores of others, are left behind to mourn their loss. May they all be encouraged to live faithful Christian lives by her influence, and thereby be prepared to meet in the great hereafter, is my prayer.

C. M. Pullias.

Gospel Advocate, December 9, 1948, page 1198.

Griffeth, W. J. A.

Brother W. J. A. Griffeth died, at his home, near Austin, Ark., on January 15, 1904; aged fifty-three years, eleven months, and seven days. On July 23, 1871, he was married to Bettie Mitchim, who, with three sons and three daughters, survives him. Three sons and one daughter preceded him to the spirit world. Brother Griffeth had been a member of the church of Christ for thirty-five years, and an elder for thirty-one years. He is sadly missed in the church and the community. The remains were interred at the Sixteenth Section Church. Elder L. R. Nolan (of the church of Christ), Elders Neah and Woodiel (of the United Brethren Church), and the writer officiated.

H. L. Sowell.

Gospel Advocate, March 10, 1904, page 154.

Griffin, Ida

Sister Ida Griffin, wife of J. B. Griffin, departed this life on July 27, 1907. She was about twenty-five years of age. She leaves an affectionate husband, one little son, a mother, a father, and two brothers to mourn her departure. It is sad indeed to give her up; but God knows best. Sister Griffin confessed her faith in Christ at the age of twelve years, and lived a fatifhul life until death. She worshiped with the congregation at Locust Grove Church, near Bradford, Tenn. Dear ones, weep not as those that have no hope. All of the troubles, trials, and pains of this life are over with her. Let us live as God would have us live, and we will meet our loved ones where there will be no more sad partings, but where all will be joy and peace.

One Who Loved Her.

Gospel Advocate, October 2, 1907, page 634.

Griffin, Naomi Williams

On September 2, 1923, the death angel visited the home of Thomas Griffin and called away his beloved wife of a few months, Sister Naomi Williams, who moved from Wedowee, Ala., to Lagrange, Ga., about one year ago. Her friends were numbered by her acquaintances. She was regular in attending the worship at Haywood on Lords day. Both old and young were always glad to see her coming and a crowd assembled around her immediately. She was loved by all who knew her. The church has lost one of its best members; the family, consisting of father and mother and ten children, has lost the sunshine of the home; the husband has lost more than tongue can tell.

T. P. Bailey.

Gospel Advocate, October 4, 1923, page 970.

Griffin, W. H. H.

Dr. W. H. H. Griffin was born Dec. 22, 1813, in Lawrence county, S. C., and departed this life, March 29, 1893, at his home in Lee county, Ala., aged 79 years, 3 months and 7 days. Having completed the regular course of literary studies, he entered, as a medical student, the medical college at Columbia, S. C., and after a full course graduated Sept. 10, 1835; and in 1836 married Miss Elizabeth F. Floyd, also of South Carolina; and in January, 1837, they movd to and settled in Lee county, Ala., on the plantation on which they raised their family, and on which he died. They had born unto them twelve children, of whom three sons and one daughter are living. They lived together as husband and wife over fifty-seven years. His widow, of course is aged and feeble. They both united with the Christian church in 1846 at Shady Grove, Lee county, Ala., and ever maintained in all respects the love and confidence of all people. Their entire lives were exemplary, their children all following the parental example. During a period of over fifty-eight years, as a physician, he ministered to the ailments of the sick and infirm with remarkable success, when at last, no longer able to wait on others, he received the kind ministration of his friends and family, and knownigly and willingly closed his eyes in lasting sleep, as only Christians can. Thus trustingly passed away a noble soul; he was honored as a husband, parent, physician, scholar, neighbor, and Christian. As resident minister of Shady Grove Christian Church, in which our deceased brother was an honored member, I add this my testimonial of respect.

Kilby Ferguson.

Gospel Advocate, July 6, 1893, page 428.

Griffin, Mrs. W. H. H.

The subject of this sketch was born Dec. 17, 1820; was married to Brother W. H. H. Griffin Dec. 22, 1896; and died June 27, 1896. She heard the gospel in its purity in November, 1846, as proclaimed by Brothers Thomas Cantrell and Pryor Reeves; and when the congregation of disciples were set in order at Shady Grove, Lee County, Ala., on the 15th of November, 1846, she became obedient to the faith, and was enrolled as one of the forty-seven charter members of that congregation, and for nearly fifty years her life has been spent in faithful service to God. A large concourse of friends, relatives, and bretheren assembled at Shady Grove Cemetery on June 28, and after a few words of consolation and comfort to the sorrowing ones we laid her in the narrow confines of the tomb. Her husband preceded her to the other shore a few years ago. He likewise was a zealous Christian, and loved by all who knew him. Three sons and one daughter, all members of the one body, still linger on the shores of time. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

W. J. Haynes.

Gospel Advocate, September 10, 1896, page 587.

Griffin, W. J.

Capt. W. J. Griffin, a member of the church of Christ, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. G. H. Prichard, a few days ago, aged eighty-two years. Brother Griffin was reared in Hickman County, near Centerville, Tenn., living there until 1861, when he entered the Civil War as a private. In a few months he was elected first lieutenant of his company, afterwards was promoted to a captaincy, and served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. In 1856 he was elected Circuit Court Clerk of Hickman County, was re-elected in 1860 without oppositiom serving only a few months of his second term. Many years ago he was added to the church of Christ, and was a faithful member, so we are told. During the last few years of his life he was almost an invalid. For about a year before his death he was practically helpless. Five sons and four daughters mourn their loss. Funeral services were held by Brother J. W. Talley, when his remains were intered in Wyly Cemetery.

J. L. Thompson., Waverly, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, November 1, 1906, page 703.

Griffith, David O.

David O. Griffith, who departed this life March 28, 1949, was born in Izard County, Ark., July 28, 1886. He began preaching October 3, 1907, and was doing a good work for the church at Woodsboro, Texas, until his last illness. He attended County Line Bible School under S. C. Garner, Clebara College, Cleburne, Texas, and Dixie College, Cookeville, Tenn. He leaves, beside his widow, the following daughters: Mrs. Ewing Martin and Virginia Ann Griffith, Conroe, Texas; Mrs. Harry L. Dehtun, Wichita Falls, Texas; Mrs. Ervin Hawkins, Houston, Texas; and Mrs. H. R. Spencer, Roanoke, Va. Two sisters and four brothers survive, including R. E. Griffin, minister at Greggton, Texas; also five children and five grandchildren. J. Cleo Scott, minister of the Cobree Church, assisted the writer in the funeral services at that place, March 30. That Brother Griffiths life has been a faithful one was testified to in many ways. Several gospel preachers were included in the large audience present.

Clyde P. Findlay., Box 369, Huntsville, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, April 28, 1949, page 269.

Griffith, Ida Mae

Ida Mae Griffith passed away March 12th, 1983 at the age of 95 in Baptist Hospital, Nashville, Tenn., while visiting there.

Our father, Fred Griffith preceded her in death. He died July 6, 1955. They were both interred in Piggott Cemetery, Piggott, Ark., where they lived most of our young lives.

Our mother endured many a hardship during her lifetime, but she never failed to kneel by her bedside every night and thank God for the blessings of the day.

She cast her burden upon the Lord, because she knew he cared for her. She started her day by reading from the Bible every morning, before getting started with her daily chores, and much of the day while at work, she would be singing praise in hymns, such as Count Your Blessings, See What He Has Done.

Nine children survive: Jessee Attwood of Orange City, Fla.; O. R. Griffith, Springdale, Ark.; Dewey Griffith, South Bend, Ind.; Elsie McGee, Redding, Calif.; Mildred Sheehan, Charlottesville, Va.; Eva Tomaino, Nashville, Tenn.; Geraldine Seal, Mount Carmel, Ill.; Joyce Stewart, Nashville, Tenn.; Wilma McIntosh, Springdale, Ark.

Jessee Attwood., Orange City, Fla.

Gospel Advocate, May 5, 1983, page 283.

Griffith, Mrs. James L.

Our dearly beloved sister, Mrs. James L. Griffith, departed for her eternal home on the night of April 13, 1931. At the time of her death she was in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Fike, of Bearden, Ark. She was born on October 15, 1864, and became a member of the Christs body early in life. Since that time she has followed closely in the footsteps of Jesus, greeting every one with a smile and always doing honorable deeds of love, for which she will long be remembered. Sister Griffith was the mother of six children, four of whom survive her, together with eight grandchildren. To her brethren and sisters in Christ and her many friends her death was a blow; but we are not giving up the dearest friend on earth as is her familya mother. We join with them in their bereavement, and pray to our consoling Heavenly Father that he help them in their hours of suffering and grief and mend their broken hearts. Her passing should be an incentive to those, other than the family, who loved her and now mourn their loss, to look upward in anticipation of that time when they, too, shall be in the likeness of there Savior. Sevices were held in the church at Bearden by Brother John A. Cook, of Buckner, Ark., and Brother U. R. Beason, of Waldo, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, June 4, 1931, page 695.

Griffith, N. Eli

Brother N. Eli Griffith died on February 10, 1903. He left a wife, a daughter (thirteen years old), and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his death. He said to me, ten days before his demise: I have no fears of death; I am ready to go; I know that I will be at rest with my Savior. I regret to leave my family, for we have been so happy together; but we will be happy together forever in heaven. Our brother thus fell asleep in Jesus. It is a great comfort to us for our dear ones to leave us with such assurance that they are going to heaven. Sister Griffith, while she mourns her loss, draws comfort from the fact that he was a Christian and that he was ready to go. Two months before his death, Brother Griffith wrote the following statement: I, N. Eli Griffith, was born on January 29, 1865, and was married to Miss Ida Winstead on noember 8, 1888. I was baptized into the Methodist Church in 1881, in which I lived till 1889. After reading the Bible closely and studying it carefully, I was led to see the mistake which I had made; for I found no such name as Methodist Church in the Bible, and many things that this church teaches and practices I failed to find in the Scriptures. I found that there is only one church in the Bible, and that is not the Methodist Church or the Baptist Church; but it is called the church of God and the church of Christ. So I sought for a people that claimed this name and nothing else. To my joy, I found them and cast my lot with them, leaving the Methodist Church and its errors. I have ever been happy with the people wearing only the names given by Jesus and the apostles to his followers. These names are Christians and disciples, and they are ever dear to me. At his request, I read this statement to the people at the funeral services, which were held at the Bible Union Church, at Latham, Weakley County, Tenn. On February 11. Brother Griffith was preeminently a good man. His remains were laid away in the family burying ground, to rest till the Lord comes to wake the sleeping saints. I pray that we may all be ready when the summons comes.

E. C. L. Denton., Milan, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, March 19, 1903, page 186.

Griffith, Peyton T.

Death came to our much-beloved Peyton T. Griffith on March 31, 1909. He was fifty-seven years, seven months, and twenty days old. He was a good, moral boy up to manhood, and about twenty-five years ago became solicitous aobut his future welfare, obeyed the gospel under the preaching of W. T. Kidwill and was baptized by the writer, and from that time took much interest in his religious and Christian duties. He enjoyed the full confidence of his neighbors and brethren. He was a good husband, neighbor, and citizen. He had been afflicted for more than a year with lung trouble, but the end came quietly and peaceably, and he expressed a willingness to depart and be with his Lord. He leaves a wife and family of grown-up children to mourn their great loss.

P. G. Potter.

Gospel Advocate, April 29, 1909, page 534.

Grigg, A. P.

Brother A. P. Grigg was born in Wilson County, Tenn., on July 1, 1843, and died in Murfreesboro, Tenn., on June 4, 1903. He was married to Miss Rhoda Lowe on July 6, 1870, who survives him. He obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother Jesse L. Sewell on September 26, 1864, and lived a true, devoted Christian from the day he entered into the church until death ended his career on earth. He was a true defender of the Bible; he believed it, loved it, and did his utmost to practice its teachings in his life. He was loyal to the word of God and honest in his convictions. He was opposed to adding anything to the worship that was not found in the book of God. Surely a true soldier has fallen in Zions ranks. He spent the larger part of his life in teaching, and was successful and well liked by both patron and pupil. He was kind to his pupils, yet firm. As a neighbor, he was generous and accommodating; as a husband, he was true and kind. He leaves three brothersR. A. Grigg, of Lebanon, Tenn.; Dr. S. C. Grigg, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and the writerwith a sorrowful wife and a large number of relatives and friends, to mourn his death. So farewell, dear brother, until we meet in that city where partings never come.

J. P. Grigg.

Gospel Advocate, July 16, 1903, page 458.

Grigg, Ann D.

Only about six months ago your columns recorded the death of Bettie, eldest daughter of Bro. Frank Grigg, and now the sad duty remains to speak of the death of his wife, Ann D., July 22d. She was in her fiftieth year. Thus has passed away a good Christian woman. In her 17thyear she obeyed the gospel and remained true to her profession. Whilst health lasted she was constant at the meetings of the church and had the satisfaction of seeing all her children in the church.

For many years her health was bad and she suffered at times severely. She looked to the future with the utmost faith and calmness. The last night of her life she called her husband, children and two little nephews, one by one and tenderly putting her arms around them said: Farewell! meet me in heaven. May the affectionate and solemn exhortation sink abidingly into their hearts for Jesus sake. Amen.

Jno. D. Eichbaum., Wilson county, Tenn., August 1, 87.

Gospel Advocate, August 10, 1887, page 510.

Grigg, Henry P.

Henry P. Grigg was born on October 5, 1861, and died on November 3, 1908. Brother Grigg had been a member of the body of Christ about thirty years. He was an honest, upright, Christian gentleman. He leaves a wife, two little girls, an aged mother, and several brothers and sisters to mourn their loss, which we trust is his eternal gain. Funeral from his home in Lebanon and burial at Cedar Grove.

A. S. Derryberry.

Gospel Advocate, December 3, 1908, page 783.

Grigg, J. P.

J. P. Grigg, who came ot St. Louis, Mo., two years ago from Nashville, Tenn., died at his home, 5236 Delmar Avenue, on December 13, 1918, and was laid to rest in Valhalla Cemetery. He was a veteran among the disciples. He was born in Wilson County, Tenn., near Lebanon, Tenn., on March 17, 1847. Early in life he began to take an active part in the Lords work. His ability to exhort was so marked as to lead the brethren to call upon him frequently. As a consequence, in due course, he gave himself wholly to the ministry, in which he continued to the day of his death, excepting that for the last few years his speech had been so impaired as to make it impossible to clearly utter the truth that was in his mind and on his heart. His ministry extended to many points in Central Tennessee. Apart from his labors in the pastorate, he baptized three thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine person. He was married forty-two years ago, to Emma E. Watson, at Leeville, Tenn. He is sruvied by his wife; his daughter, Miss Nellie DeMoss Grigg, of St. Louis; his son, William B. Grigg, of Aberdeen, S. D.; and his wifes mother, Mrs. Watson, who has been a member of his home for many years, and who, with her daughter and her grandchildren laments the going home of one who made full proof of his ministry as a gospel preacher and was equally true, loyal, and loving in the domestic relation, as well as in every sphere wherein he moved.

Barclay Meador.

Gospel Advocate, January 16, 1919, page 68.

Grigg, Marshal

It has fallen to my duty to record the death of Bro. Marshal Grigg which occurred at the home of his father, 390 South College street, Nashville, Tenn., June 23, 87. He was born March 19, 1849, and was always a kind and dutiful child. In the year 1864 under the preaching of Bro. Jesse Sewell he was made to realize the great and precious promises contained in Gods word, and he bowed to the authority of the Lord, and from that time up to his death lived a faithful Christian life, often taking the lead in worship, and always willing to do any thing to advance the cause of Christianity. On Jan. 30, 1873 he was married to sister Mary R. Mankins. The Lord blessed them with two children, but he was not permitted to enjoy them long, the Lord called the mother and both children from him, and he again was left alone. Notwithstanding these sad bereavements it did not effect his strong faith in Christ. He graduated at the close of the last medical course in this city and prepared himself for usefulness again, but the monster death checked him, and he goes to join a happy band of loved ones, two children, wife, mother and many relatives welcome him there, where the shining mansions rise.

Farewell dear Marshall till the resurrection morn when all the people of God will be gathered home forevermore.

J. P. Grigg., Nashville, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, July 27, 1887, page 479.

Grigg, Mary E.

By request I record the death of my niece, Mary E. Grigg. She was born Sept. 18, 1859, died January 3, 1887. She was baptized into Christ August 1876 by Bro. T. J. Shaw from which time she sought to learn the Masters will and to obey the same. As a Christian girl her example is worthy of imitation by all young Christians. Her seat was never vacant at the Lords house if she could prevent it. She was one of the most devoted girls to her religious principles I ever knew, never engaging in any thing that would bring reproach upon her religion. As a friendfirm and steadfast, as a childshe was ever obedient to her parents which is the first commandment with promise. Then father, mother, brothers and sisters live as Bettie lived, then you can die as she died, in full hope of a glorious immortality beyond the grave. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection. On such the second death hath no power.

E. T. Grigg.

Gospel Advocate, January 19, 1887, page 47.

Grigg, Mary E.

Sister Mary E. Grigg, wife of Brother E. T. Grigg, was more than eighty-seven years of age at the time of her death, Sunday, December 12, 1926. More than sixty-five of these years she lived a most consistent and exemplary Christian life. Sister Grigg was converted to New Testament Christianity by reading the Bible for herself. She was thus a fine type of earths nobility. (See Acts 17:11.) Sister Grigg was fortunate in marrying her godly husband. He preceded her to the grave several years ago. With him was given to her loyal, dutiful, and loving children. One could never know from her conversation and conduct they were not her own flesh. After the death of her own husband, Sister Grigg lived with the only daughter, Sister Mollie Carey, who took a real delight in ministering to her mothers needs. When, due to her advanced age, the mother was inclined to be childish in her ways, Sister Mollie, in patience, forbearance, and long-suffering, dealt with her with that kindness and gentleness which is born of love. Love suffereth long, and is kind. (1 Cor. 13:4.) Sister Grigg is survived by one daughter, Sister Mollie Carey; two sons, Hugh Grigg and R. L. Grigg; and two grandchildren, Martha and Letcher Grigg. The funeral was conducted on December 14 at the Lindsley Avenue Church, Nashville, Tenn., by James A. Allen, C. A. Moore, and the writer. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her works praise her in the gates. (Prov. 31:31.)

J. Leonard Jackson.

Gospel Advocate, January 27, 1927, page 88.

Grigg, Mattie C.

The sudden death of Sister Mattie C. Grigg, at her home in Nashville, Tenn., on June 29, 1921, occasioned grief and sorrow not only among her relatives, but among a wide circle of friends. She was born on October 31, 1863, being the daughter of John G. and L. M. Burke. She was married to Brother William A. Grigg on February 2, 1886, and besides her husband, is survived by one son, Harding Grigg. Sister Grigg obeyed the gospel when but a girl of tender age, and since that time had proved herself to be an earnest and loyal disciple. She was a woman of many fine talents, and used them all for Gods glory. Her influence in the home and in the social circle was marked. Rarely have I seen such devotion to husband and child and to friends as she manifested. For many years the family lived at Mount Juliet and worshiped with the church there. Her work as a teacher in the Sunday school will bear fruit for years to come. A little more than three years ago Brother Griggs business brought them to Nashville, and during their residence here they have worshiped with the Russell Street Church. Wife and mother will be greatly missed, but our God has the power and goodness to make even the graves of our loved ones blossom with the flowers of eternal peace. May he do this and more for our sorrowing friends.

A. B. Lipscomb.

Gospel Advocate, July 21, 1921, page 699.

Grigsby, Archer L.

On Sunday, October 13, 1918, at 5:40 A. M., the same day of the week and near the same hour of the day that our Savior arose from the grave, bringing life and immortality to light through the gospel, the soul of Archer L. Grigsby left his mortal body and went into the hands of God who gave it. Archer was born on November 25, 1889, lacking a few days being twenty-nine years of age at his death. At the age of nine, while his father and mother were sick, he gathered his clothing in his arms and went unto Brother Wooten, who baptized him into Christ, thus remembering his Creator in the days of his youth. Few there are who have lived his length of years on earth who have given so much time and service as he to the Lord. There is a reason for this: his father and mother had taught him the word from his youth. His mother, the sister of Brother E. A. Elam, was a true and faithful mother to him, a home builder and keeper. To know and associate with Archer was to be convinced that he was blessed with one of the best mothers of earth. He was not simply in the church, but an ardent supporter of it with all he had in his power. He never had any wild oats to sow, and with him there was no halting between two opinions; but, fixed and settled in his heart, he said: God will I serve. He had been the regular leader of song service in the church at Paris, Texas, for years. Archer was always on time to the minute and put his whole soul in everything he did. In his business he was a genius. Everybody who knew him respected him, had confidence in him, and considered him a Christian in the true sense every day. His employer for nearly ten years made the simple, but impressive, statement at his death: Archer was every inch a man. On account of his pure life and his faithfulness to duty, others have said that no oneman or woman, young or oldwould be missed so much as Archer Grigsby. In this work, Archers death is like taking my right arm from me. Never did he fail us; always ready and always so useful. Hence, Paris churches realize their loss and mourn over it. But no one doubts his preparedness. His mother is dead; his father, two sisters, one brother, his Aunt Minnie Elam and one uncle live here, and all are Christians and very true. Perhaps saddest of all is the parting from his faithful wife and three little children; but I am sure if any here can raise these children as Archer was raised, it is his faithful wife, Sister Nina Grubbs Grigsby. Brethren Garrett and Carlton conducted the funeral services.

J. w. Dunn.

Gospel Advocate, December 5, 1918, page 1164.

Grigsby, Gladys

Sister Gladys Grigsby, wife of Brother Guy Grigsby, died Saturday, May 30, at Paris, Texas. Besides her husband she left two little boysJerry Elam and Charles Edwin. Jerry is three and one-half years of age, and Charles Edwin is but a few days old. Among others endeared by fleshly ties are three brothers and four sisters. C. M. Stubblefield and the writer conducted the service and tried to comfort those who are left behind for a little while. Words of men and angels fail in paying proper tribute to such a godly woman. No orator, dead or living, could paint a word picture worthy of such a Christian wife, mother, sister, and friend. She loved the church. As a wife, she was faithful and true; as a mother, she was tender and constant; as a sister, she was loving and devoted; as a friend, she was loyaldependable. These things are not extravagant, but are written with the clear understanding of their true meaning. I know we have many fine and worthy women in the church of our Lord. I thank God for all of them. What better thing can any one leave to those who remain in this old world than an example of godly living and faithfulness in every relationship of life?

Floyd A. Decker.

Gospel Advocate, July 2, 1936, page 647.

Grimes, Eunice Anice

Eunice Anice Ballard was born on October 28, 1894, and departed this life on March 24, 1919. She obeyed the gospel when she was thirteen years old, and was faithful and loyal in her attendance on the first day of the week. She was married to Osborne Grimes on November 23, 1916, and was, indeed, a true helpmeet, as was manifested in their joint work during the few short years of their married life. She was a woman of fine common sense, positive and firm in her opinions. She was loved and honored as one of the best Christian girls in her community. In my judgment, she was, indeed, a model girl. I do not mean that she was perfect, but she was truly an exception. She was loving and obedient to her stepmother, who, in turn, loved her sincerely and devotedly, always manifesting great interest in her welfare, and who is sad and lonely without her. We cannot but ask why she was taken so young, seing that the world is so much in need of such women; but disappointment is written upon all the earth. She leaves a heartbroken husband, a father, a stepmother, a half-brother, together with many relatives and friends, to mourn her departure. May we all emulate her many virtues, and may Gods rich blessing comfort the bereaved ones and help all to say: Thy will be done.

Mrs. W. R. Thurman.

Gospel Advocate, January 29, 1920, page 117.

Grimes, James H.

On August 8, 1910, the angel of death came and claimed for his own Brother James H. Grimes, aged sixty-six years and two days. He leaves ten children and one sister, besides a host of relatives and friends, to mourn their loss; but heir loss is his eternal gain. Brother Grimes was loved by all who knew him, both young and old. He was a consistent Christian, and worshiped with the Shiloh congregation. The church has lost one of its most faithful members; his children, a loving, kind-hearted father; and the community, one of its best citizens. All that loving hands and hearts could do was done for him. His children stayed by him till the end came. The bereaved have our heartfelt sympathy. But they weep not as those that have no hope, but look forward to the time when they hope that the famiy will be reunited and will be forever an unbroken family.

G. A. E., Holly Grove, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, October 13, 1910, page 1146.

Grimes, Loren W.

Loren W. Grimes died July 26. He had been an elder at the Summit Street Church of Christ in Arkansas City for more than 33 years.

Grimes was a dedicated personal worker and had conducted hundreds of Bible studies that resulted in several baptisms every year.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Steve and Tom; and a daughter, Marcia Williams.

Arkansas City, Kan.

Gospel Advocate, December, 2003, page 40.

Grimes, Nancy C.

Died, at the residence of her son-in-law Isaac S. Berry, Santa Fe, Tenn., Oct. 6, 1886, Mrs. Nancy C. Grimes, aged 75 years. She obeyed the gospel in the early part of her life and lived a faithful member of the church of Christ until her death. She leaves five affectionate daughters to mourn her loss, beside a large number of grandchildren and friends, She was afflicted a number of years. For two years and 10 months before her death, she was confined to her bed. Will ay to her bereavd children, look up to God where if you live faithfully you can meet again in the sweet by and by.

M. R. Berry., Santa Fe, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, February 16, 1887, page 110.

Grimes, Susie E.

On October 16, 1927, the death angel visited the home of Brother H. N. Grimes, at Kennedale, Texas, and claimed his wife, Susie E. Grimes. Sister Grimes ws born on September 17, 1858, at Tuscaloosa, Ala. In 1874 she was married to W. P. Taylor, to which union seven children were born, all boys. Four died in infancy. The three living are: J. L. Taylor, of Callahan County, Texas; L. C. Taylor, Fort Worth, Texas; B. P. Taylor, Wichita Falls, Texas. After the death of her first husband she moved to Tishomingo County, Miss. On May 25, 1890, she was married to H. N. Grimes. To this union three children were borntwo girls and one boy. One girl died in infancy. The living are: C. N. Grimes, Albany, Texas; Mrs. Bessie M. Turpin, Fort Worth, Texas. Under the preaching of Brother Burdine Billingsley she was baptized into the one body, and for thirty-eight years she lived a devoted and faithful Christian life. Her delight was in the law of the Lord, and she meditated upon it day and night. In her death the husband has lost a faithful companion; her children, a tender, devoted mother; the church, a faithful member; the community, a willing helper in time of need. The writer of this tried to speak words of comfort to her loved ones and many friends.

C. J. Robinson.

Gospel Advocate, March 15, 1928, page 256.

Grimes, W. C.

W. C. Grimes was born on December 25, 1863, near Readyville, Tenn., and departed this life on March 18, 1930. He was married to Dora Ralling, and to this union was born one child, which died in infancy. He was then married to Katharine Hollis, on February 2, 1896. To this union were born three daughtersMrs. T. C. Gannon, of Dawson, Texas, and Mrs. O. B. Patton and Miss Katharine Grimes, of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Besides his wife and children, he leaves one sister and a host of friends to mourn his death. Funeral services were conducted by Brother E. C. Cambron, after which his remains were laid to rest at the Beasley Church, there to await the resurrection morning. He was a member of the church of Christ; and while he could not attend church regularly, yet he was always willing to speak a kind word or do a kind deed. He would always greet one with a smile. He had a stroke of paralysis over a years ago, and after about fifteen months of suffering the death angel came and relieved his body of pain and carried his spirit home. I can only remember him as a kind and loving father and an affectionate husband, having often been in his home. While we canot see why the kind Heavenly Father will take a dear one from our midst, yet we know that he doeth all things well and that he has a perfect right to take the life he has given. Now, bereaved ones, think not that you are left to bear your sorrow alone, for our hearts go out in sympathy for you, and especially for the heartbroken wife and children. While we sorrow, yet we sorrow not as those who have no hope, but because we shall see his face no more. Hear the comforting words of Jesus: I am the rsurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

One Who Knew Her.

Gospel Advocate, May 22, 1930, page 502.

Grimes, William Edgar

William Edgar Grimes, son of the late Wilson and Sarah Grimes, was born March 17, 1887, and departed this life January 22, 1933, at his home in St. Louis, Mo. Edgar was well known at Ethridge, Tenn., where he spent his early days. He also has a good report from his many friends in St. Louis. He was married to Miss Millie Gilhen on June 2, 1925. He obeyed the gospel at the age of twenty-one at Ethridge, being baptized by the writer. He is survived by his wife, two brothers (Jim, of Florida, and Claude, of Wayne County, Tenn.), and three sisters (Mrs. Hattie Brankert and Mrs. Tennie Griffith, of Winter Garden, Fla., and Mrs. Elizabeth Hall, of Jasper, Ala.). Services were conducted by the writer in the church of Christ at Ethridge on January 24, 1933. Burial was in Wayne County beside his father and mother.

T. C. King.

Gospel Advocate, September 7, 1933, page 864.

Grindley, Eddie

Eddie Grindley, Christian: If I can serve you in any way, call________.

This was Eddie Grindleys calling card. He followed in the steps of Christ more closely than any man I ever knew. He passed away quietly September 9, looking forward in a characteristic wayexuberantlyto the next world.

The White Station congregation is proud and honored to have sponsored Brother Eddie as one of our men in the field.

He was great in the kingdom because he was a servant of allas Christ prescribed.

He was born in Dublin, Ireland, Janaury 15, 1898 and came to the United States as a young man.

He was baptized in 1935 and soon entered full-time Christian work. He chose to specialize in guiding children. About 1940 he and his wife, Stella, moved to Morrilton, Arkansas, where he served as Superintendent of the orphans home. In 1946 they move to New York where he worked with the Manhattan church and later had a part in establishing the work on the East side. As an adjunct to this work, he, together with George Gurganus and others, started Camp Hunt at Hubbardsville, N. Y.

In 1959 the Grindley family moved to Camp Shiloh at Bernardsville, N. J., where he, together with Leonard Kirk, managed the camp.

Since 1963 Eddie has been sponsored by the church at White Station, Memphis, in promoting and assisting camp and church work in the Northeast.

Eddie has always been concerned with leading childrenespecially the deprived and under-privileged, to Christ. I was privileged to be closely associated with him in many of these works.

His funeral, appropriately enough, was held in the chapel at Camp Shiloh, September 11, 1969. Burial was in a memorial park near his home.

John A. Scott.

Gospel Advocate, October 16, 1969, page 672.

Grisham, Rebecca

On February 5, 1908, the spirit of Sister Rebecca Grisham, of Newbern, Tenn., soared to the realms of light, calmly and peacefully and without a struggle. How helpless we mortals are when death enters our homes! This was a joyous home. It has been my privilege to be a frequent guest around this fireside, and in all the quiet duties of hostess, wifehood and motherhood, Cousin Rebecca was a shining ornament, lovable, kind, gentle, and adorned with modesty and purity, the crowning glories of woman. She possessed in a marked degree all the virtues of the Christian graces. In early life she obeyed the gospel, and quietly, day by day, developed more and more the Christlikeness that gave such strength and goodness to her holy life. Pure in heart, her conversation was clean and chaste, consistent with the teachings of Christ. Every one who came into her home felt the uplifting and wholesome influence of her unassuming dignity and unspotted life. And how her devoted husband and obedient children loved her! She was wife and mother to them in the truest meaning of the terms, and they appreciated this and delighted to pay her the homage, love, and respect which were so justly due her. It was piteously sweet to listen to the noble and beautiful tributes of endearing affection that her heart-broken husband paid her; and the dear, comfortless children, in their strange, deep grief, found no fitting words to express their sorrow and loss. And now, dear cousins, since we must all die as this loved one has, let us emulate her virtues, follow as she followed in the footprints of Jesus, be faithful to him and obey his commands, then, when our work on earth is done, we shall have an abundant entrance into the everlasting joys in the mansion prepared for the faithful. Dear boys, mamma can never come to you, but you can go to her. You cannot afford the terrible loss of never meeting mother again, so prepare to go to her.

Rebecca Fox., Hanford, Cal.

Gospel Advocate, February 25, 1909, page 251.

Grissam, James Garland

James Garland Grissam, the only son of Brother and Sister John M. Grissam, residing near Lebanon, Tenn., departed this life for his eternal home on July 1, 1926, in the twenty-third year of his life. In all my acquaintance with young men, I think I have never met a more noble, upright character than Garland. He stood foursquare to the world, lived a clean and upright life, and had won the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. He was a devoted and noble, son, a kind and loving brother, and, above all, a faithful and consecrated Christian. On the Lords day Garland was always at his post of duty to honor the memory of his Lord and to give of his means as the Lord had prospered him. He did not believe in going to the Lords house empty-handed. He was baptized by Brother Elam at the age of twelve years, and since then has been growing in grace and knowledge. In business he was very promising and successful for one of his years, and his rule of conduct was the Golden Rule in dealing with his fellow man. Among the young men of his circle he was a chieftain and leader to whom they listened. They met in a body after his death, deploring his departure, and said: We must elect another leader to teach us right from wrong, since Garland has gone away. On the afternoon of July 3 a very large number of friends, neighbors, and loved ones gathered in the beautiful county home of his sorrowing parents to honor his memory. Services were conducted by Brother O. P. Barry, Brother E. A. Elam, and the writer, after which his body was laid to rest in the beautiful Cedar Grove Cemetery beneath the most beautiful floral offering I have ever seen. We pray Gods tender blessings on his dear, devoted sister, father, and mother in this great loss.

Clyde M. Gleaves.

Gospel Advocate, November 18, 1926, page 1100.

Grissim, John M.

John M. Grissim was born in Wilson County, Tenn., February 15, 1865; passed at his beautiful country home, near Lebanon, Tenn., December 18, 1939. He was baptized at Bellwood, August 24, 1890, by Brother McQuiddy. He loved the brethren, and for many years was an active leader in the church work until ill-health forced his retirement in recent times. He is survived by his wife (Mrs. Janie Miller Grissim), one daughter (Mrs. Katherine Anderson), and two grandsons (William Carol and Richard Grissim Anderson, Nashville, Tenn.). A brother and a son passed several years ago. I knew Brother Grissim for nearly twenty years. He was loved and honored by his neighbors and friends. He was an example in toil and industry, and was ever ready to help his neighbors. He was distinguished in appearance, but humble in behavior. I was much older than he, but there was a strong tie of devotion, and my life has been made brighter by having known Brother Grissim and his family.

G. M. Gleaves.

Gospel Advocate, June 20, 1940, page 599.

Grissom, Lucy Callie Hamilton

Sister Lucy Callie Hamilton was born on May 28, 1874, and died on July 7, 1904. She was married to E. W. Grissom on March 15, 1899. She obeyed the gospel early in life, and lived a devoted Christian until God, in his goodness, saw fit to call her home to enjoy the comforts and blessings of that home which he has prepared for all who live obedient in Christ until death. She had more than ordinary talent and cultivated it to some extent, especially in the Scriptures. Although an invalid for some time, she was often in her seat on Lords days, helping the church in its worship. She was ever ready to administer aid to suffering humanity when necessary. She was kind to all, and was ever cheerful and happy. She leaves a husband, one daughter, a father, a mother, two brothers, two sisters, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.

John A. Cooper., Elijah, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, December 8, 1904, page 781.

Griswold, Cora

Sister Cora Griswold died at Tracy City on Jan. 22, of meningitis. She was brought to Pelham for interment the 24th, where she has many relatives and a whole community of friends. She was married to DeWitt Griswold about three years ago. She leaves him with one little motherless child to battle his way a few days longer in this land of sin. I baptized her in the fall of 1887 which was the last meeting dear Bro. Kidwill ever held for the church at Pleasant Plains. She was then the very picture of health in the prime of her youth. But alas, in a very short time she has faded to a lifeless corpse; but thanks be to our Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ, she will bloom to fade no more in the sweet by and by. On account of bad health which has been all winter, I could not attend the funeral. G. D. Guinn (Methodist) was called on by the family; he held short services in our new house. Then she was laid beneath the sod. Such obedience as sister Cora rendered placed her salvation beyond the shadow of a doubt. Give me that kind of faith that says What and never Why.

W. P. Sims., Pelham, Jan. 30, 1893.

Gospel Advocate, February 23, 1893, page 124.

Griswold, D. F.

Brother D. F. Griswold departed this life on June 2, 1920, aged fifty-two years and nineteen days. He leaves a wife and six childrentwo daughters and four sonsto mourn his departure. He was baptized about thirteen years ago by Brother James K. Hill, and lived and died in the faith. He was a good husband, a devoted father, a consecrated Christian, and his home was made happy by his presence. While his voice is stilled, his words will remain in the memory of his dear companion, his children, and his many friends. His body was laid to rest in the city of the dead in the cemetery at Tullahoma, Tenn., in the presence of a number of friends and relatives. The funeral services were conducted by the writer.

R. E. L. Taylor.

Gospel Advocate, July 15, 1920, page 701.

Griswold, Mrs. G. G.

Sister G. G. Griswold, of Altamont, Tenn., was born on November 14, 1857, and died on December 19, 1902. She was baptized into the church of Christ about eight years ago, and ever after exemplified, by a faithful life, the precepts and principles of the religion of Christ. She left a husband and a large family of children, who will sadly miss her help and counsel. May God help them to bear the burdens that are placed upon them.

J. D. Floyd.

Gospel Advocate, February 19, 1903, page 122.

Grogan, Frances Adeline

Frances Adeline Grogan was born on April 2, 1848; died on November 27, 1932. She was the daughter of Theodrie and Eliza Stubblefield. She was married to T. R. Grogan, February 10, 1870, who died six years ago. To this union were born eleven children. Ten children survivefive sons and five daughters, all of Calloway County, Ky. They were all at her bedside when the end came. Besides her children, she leaves, to mourn her departure, twenty-six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. At an early age she became a member of the New Testament church, and there she remained faithful until death, although for the last eighteen months her health did not permit her to go to church. She did not grumble. Her life is an inspiration to all who knew her. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Eudora Ridley, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and one brother, Robert Stubblefield, of Sulphur, Okla. The sundown of her life was sweet and beautiful. C. P. Poole and H. W. Riggs, of Murray, Ky., preached the funeral at the Cherry Corner Church, and the body was laid to rest beside her husband in the Hicks cemetery.

Gospel Advocate, March 16, 1933, page 262.

Gromer, Martha Jane

Miss Martha Jane Godwin was born on May 31, 1834; died, at Aledo, Texas, on July 11, 1909. She was married to Mr. Nick Roberson in the year 1854. To them there came nine childrenthree sons and six daughters. She obeyed the gospel in the year 1855, at a meeting held in old Boston meethinghouse, on Leipers Fork, Williamson County, Tenn. From then till the time of her death she lived as best she could the Christian life, and died in hope of eternal life. She was a faithful wife, a good mother, and a kind and sympathetic friend, as seems fully evident from our best information. Her husband preceded her to the silent land of the dead some eight or ten years. In the year 1905 she married again, this time to one Mr. Gromer. She had lived for several years at Aledo, Texas, where she calmly fell asleep and went on before, we trust, to the saints sweet rest.

I. B. Bradley.

Gospel Advocate, February 10, 1910, page 184.

Groom, Lillie Mullins

Miss Lillie Mullins was born on August 21, 1889; was baptized into Christ in August, 1902; was married to G. C. Groom on November 13, 1912; and died on April 21, 1913. The announcement of dear Lillies death has caused a mantle of sadness to fall on the hearts of all who knew her. Her sweet and gentle voice no longer mingles with ours; the cheerful smile can never greet us again. The pleasant, sunshiny disposition shone in her life to all with whom she met. Her death caused an aching void which can only be realized by those who knew her best. Her gentle disposition and her soft, musical voice are gone from us; but the sweet influence of her Christian life still lingers, and its beautiful afterglow will continue to shine. She was young and life held out before her many paths of usefulness; but she has gone from us, and our consolation, dear friends and relatives, is the knowledge that she is free from pain, sickness, sorrow, and death, and is happy in the presence of our dear Heavenly Father. While every one did all that was possible for her restoration, yet our Heavenly Father knew best, and at the appointed time he called her up higher. In the home is a vacant chair, in the church is a vacant seat, and we sorely miss her from the walks of life; but let us not weep as those who have no hope, for our loss is heavens gain. Let us so live in this life that we may meet her in the land Elysian, in the city of our God, the sweet home of the soul.

Gospel Advocate, July 31, 1913, page 740.

Grose, Gordon G.

Gordon G. Grose recently died after a long bout with cancer. He had been a member of the Overland Church of Christ, St. Louis, Mo., for more than 31 years.

Born March 21, 1925, in Indianapolis, Ind., Grose was an only child and was orphaned at an early age. He was raised by his grandparents and other relatives.

While living with an uncle and aunt, he attended the church of Christ where they were members. It was their influence that led him to Christ.

In 1945, Grose met and married his long-time wife, Amelia. Together they had three children, Glen, Elin and Dale.

During their first years of marriage, Grose and his wife were separated by incidents occurring as a result of World War II. Grose worked for Chance Vought Aircraft and was commissioned to a top-secret position in which he translated plans taken from German planes captured during the war.

In 1948, CVA relocated to Texas. Grose did not want to move, so he immediately filled a position at the McDonnell-Douglas Corporation in St. Louis. He worked for McDonnell-Douglas for 40 years.

Grose was involded in foreign mission work and was also responsible for introducing the deaf ministry to the Overland Church of Christ.

He served as a deacon for more than 31 years until his inauguration as an elder in 1989. He served as an elder until January 1993, at which time he resigned because of his failing health.

Gospel Advocate, April, 1993, page 58.

Gross, Fannie

Sister Fannie Gross, wife of Prof. H. L. W. Gross departed this life April 7, 1894. Sister Gross was at the time of her death 36 years, 2 months, and 12 days old. She obeyed the gospel at the age of fourteen. She lived a devoted Christian life, always found participating in every good work, and having lived a faithful consecrated Christian life, she was ready to go when th summons of death came, and we believe our sister has gone to dwell in that many-mansioned building which our Savior has gone to prepare. And I would say to her many friends and relatives who mourn their loss to imitate her example in that she followed Christ, and the time will come in the sweet by and by, when they will meet on the evergreen shores to part no more.

O. P. Barry., Lebanon, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, May 24, 1894, page 326.

Groves, Dora

Sister Dora Groves was born May 29, 1872, and fell asleep in Jesus January 27, 1893. She was the oldest child of the family and leaves a father and mother with their other children to mourn her loss. But they mourn not as they that have no hope; for she was an earnest, faithful Christian, and exhorted her loved ones, before she died, to meet her in heaven. She obeyed the gospel at Portland, Tenn., in September 1891 under the preaching of the writer, made the good confession at the waters edge, and, together with her next younger sister, who had made it the previous night, she was baptized into Jesus Christ. From that day she lived an exemplary life as a follower of the Master, and impressed all who knew her, with her earnestness and zeal. Some months before her death, she began to suffer with rheumatism, and was for many weeks confined to the house. But she bore her afflictions with patience and resignation. It seems hard to give up one so young, so lovely, so full of promise here: but the Lord knows best, and those who loved here, should strive to meet her in the bright home to which she has gone.

J. W. Grant.

Gospel Advocate, March 30, 1893, page 203.

Groves, James

James Groves died Dec. 6, 2003.

Groves served as a minister for congregations in Ohio, Michigan, Florida, California and Arizona for more than 73 years. He was the first chairman of the Michigan Christian Board and started a number of congregations. Almost 50 years of his ministry were spent at the three congregations.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Irene; three children; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Picture included)

Mission Viejo, Calif.

Gospel Advocate, June, 2004, page 41.

Groves, Otha Edward

Otha Edward Groves was born December 27, 1880, died at the Carter Moore Hospital in Franklin, Ky., July 1, 1956, at the age of seventy-five years and six months. Brother Groves was the son of the late Zachary Taylor and Lynn (Bryant) Groves. (The father was known by his closest friends as Pappy Taylor.) Brother Groves is survived by his widow Mary Elizabeth (Parks) Groves, two daughters, Mrs. Alma Groves, and Mrs. Sarah Bernice Dawson, of Franklin, Ky., and one son, Lesster Groves, of Mitchellville, Tenn. Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Three sisters, Mrs. Henry Snider, of Franklin, Ky., Mrs. Maggie Jones, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Paul Yokly, of Mitchellville, Tenn. The funeral was conducted by this writer, assisted by Frank Jernigan at Mitchellville, July 3. With the exception of the family, perhaps this writer felt the passing of Brother Groves more keenly than any other living person. After our first meeting in Mitchellville in 1929, at which time Brother Groves was restored to the faith, we began at once to build a new meetinghouse for the people of God. It was Brother Otha Groves who drove this preacher from place to place in the interest of our building fund, and the purchasing of materials, seats, etc. When I would try to get him to slow down in his efforts, his answer would be, that if the preacher could give of his time to serve as the mouth piece to encourage people to help in our building program, he could bear the expense of our travels. Brother Groves served as my right arm during the early stages of the church at Mitchellville. He was a deacon at the time of his death.

J. Edward Bacigalupo, Sr.

Gospel Advocate, August 2, 1956, page 670.

Grow, David

We are called upon to mourn the death of our beloved brother in Christ, David Grow, who died, at his home near Logana, Jessamine County, Ky., on Lords-day morning, December 20, 1903, in the sixty-fourth year of his age. His decease was sudden and unexpected to all. But death to him was a great relief, for he had been an intense sufferer from gout and rheumatism for several years. Now his sufferings are ended and he enjoys sweet rest with those gone on before. He was a son of Peter and Sarah Llewellyn Grow, and was born, in Jessamine County, Ky., on May 14, 1840. In early manhood he became a Christian, and was a member of the church at Jessamine, Ky. He became an elder of this church several years before it was disorganized. His wife, who was Miss Rosetta Vantrees, with the four childrenMrs. Lila D. Baker, Emanuel P. Grow, Everett L. Grow, and Mrs. Minnie G. Rhorersurvive him. He also leaves two brothersStephen Grow, of Jessamine, Ky., and Marcus Grow, of South Elkhorn, Ky., one sisterMrs. Martha J. Welsh; and a number of nieces and nephews. Two of the nephews, Edward P. Grow and James Grow, are successful evangelists. I extend to the bereaved ones my warmest sympathy.

Strother M. Cook.

Gospel Advocate, February 4, 1904, page 74.

Grow, Marcus

Marcus Grow was born on November 22, 1832, near Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Ky. He enlisted in the service of his Master in boyhood and was faithful until death, which took place on February 24, 1918. He had been in feeble health for some time. He would sit and try to read the dear old Gospel Advocate that he loved so well, but it would often drop from his hands as he tried to read its pages. He had read it for many years and was a firm believer in its teaching. The last years of his life he was deprived of meeting to worship at the church where we had worshiped for thirty-five years, because instrumental music had been introduced and he would not conscientiously meet with the brethren; so he read his Bible at home and followed nothing but its precepts. He, like myself, was heartbroken over these innovations. His afflictions and troubles are over now. He had gone to the Savior whom he loved and tried to obey, while I, his wife and companion for nearly sixty-two years, am left to mourn till the Master calls me home.

L. A. Grow.

Gospel Advocate, April 11, 1918, page 354.

Grubbs, Shellie

On October 16, 1918, at the risk of being exposed to the flu epidemic which was raging in the community, quite a large audience of kindred and friends gathered at the Macedonia burial ground, in an open-air service, to pay their genuine, deep-felt respect to all that remained mortal of Sister Shellie Grubbs. Our sister was born on January 3, 1878, and lived to be almost forty-one, dying on October 15, 1918. She was married to Dr. William F. Grubbs on December 20, 1903. To this union were born two children, one of whom died in infancy; the other, John Brent, is a splendid Christian boy, having obeyed the gospel about twelve days before his mothers death. Sister Grubbs leaves, besides husband and son, five sisters and four brothers, to which is added a great host of kindred and friends, to follow after her. This good woman obeyed the gospel twenty-three years ago at Providence, near Hazel, Ky. She enjoyed as wide a circle of friends in the church and out as any one might covet. Her going will mean a great loss to church, family, and community. Those who knew her have no doubts as to her sincere Christian life, and can only feel that a failure upon their part to live the Christian life is the only thing that can separate them from her in eternity.

T. B. Thompson.

Gospel Advocate, October 31, 1918, page 1051.

Guerra, Eloy

Eloy Guerra, minister and Lipscomb University professor, died July 27, at age 55.

Guerra was born in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico in 1945. He attended the Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock, Texas, and worked as a missionary in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, for 14 years after his graduation.

Guerra later moved back to Lubbock to teach at Sunset and preach for the Spanish-speaking Colgate Church of Christ.

In 1993, with a doctorate in Spanish literature, Guerra and his family moved to Nashville, Tenn, where Guerra became a part of the Lipscomb faculty. He also established the first Spanish-speaking congregation in the Middle Tennessee area.

He is survived by his wife, Angelica; four children, Eloy, Sergio, Loli and Grace; and four grandchildren.

Nashville, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, November, 2001, page 45.

Guidry, Oneal

Oneal Guidry was born forty-four years ago at Duson, La., and was reared in that vicinity, but moved to Port Arthur, Texas, a few years ago. He was a Catholic for many years and was bitterly opposed ot Protestantism, but later decided that Catholicism was wrong and began to attend Protestant services. Through the solicitations of his neighbors and the earnestness of his wife, who was also formerly a Catholic, he attended services at the church of Christ. He readily saw the truth, the simplicity of the gospel, and the necessity of obeying it. On the night of August 11, 1926, I baptized him and his wife. He was raised up to walk in newsnes of life, and he did it. Only once did he miss observing the Lords Supper after this. The Sunday before he died he was unable to attend the services, but requested that I bring the emblems to him. He was an earnest worker for the cause, a liberal giver according to his ability, and a daily reader of his Bible. He suffered from a violent stomach trouble, because of which he underwent a serious operation, which was soon followed by another, but to no avail. He was perfectly rational to the last and talked freely of his going, saying that he was perfectly ready and that he dreaded not the future. God had commanded and he had obeyed. At the funeral services, in the presence of an unusually large crowd, I spoke words of comfort to the bereaved and outlined Gods plan of salvation to all. He leaves behind a wife and one son. Of course they sorrow, but they also rejoice because he was a child of God.

A. S. Landis.

Gospel Advocate, January 26, 1928, page 91.

Guild Ella O.

Ella O. Guild was born January 7, 1891, of immigrant parents from Norway and reared in Minnesota where she met and married Charles S. Guild. They soon moved west and homesteaded in Montana. Ten children were born to this union and nine survive her passing. Her husband preceded her in death twenty-four years ago.

At the age of thirty-five she was very ill and the doctors said she could not live. Yet, she prayed to live and know the truth. She gained her strength and oft recited how she walked along the timberline and prayed, Lord, send us the saving gospel. It was only a short time until it was announced there would be preaching at the school house. J. C. Bailey, Saskatchewan, Canada, was the preacher. The Guilds attended. Mrs. Guild was baptized in the creek dammed by a triple bed wagon box. Her prayers continued on behalf of her husband and children. She leaves fifty-eight descendants.

They moved to Caldwell, Idaho, and finally to Albany, Ore. Her home the past twenty years has been in Springfield, Ore. When her husband died she chose to get along with less and stay in her home with three teenage children. A well beaten path was worn to her door. She always had a pot of coffee, fresh donuts and homemade bread. She could disarm most of her visitors with her good cooking and telling the story of the cross. She was a missionary in her own right even when she baked the communion bread in her own oven in Montana. She saw her children educated by selling her laying hens to pay their tuition. They are elders, preachers, deacons, missionaries, teachers and professors in Christian colleges. One farm woman converted in a school house would be considered a failure today by many.

Her passing was beautiful. When the day arrived she asked her children to sing two songs. Two prayers were prayed and she fell asleep. Precious in the sight of Jehovah is the death of his saints. She loved the church. Her interest ran high in the new missionary effors of the Tigard, Ore., church where her son Claude is preaching. A memorial fund has been set up in her memory for the church building at Tigard. Memorial gifts may be sent to Southwest Church of Christ, 11740 S. W. Katherine St., Tigard, Ore., 97223. Virgil Jackson, the local evangelist, conducted the services November 22, 1974.

Claude A. Guild.

Gospel Advocate, December 12, 1974, page 799.

Guiles, Laura

On June 16, 1916, Mrs. Laura Guiles departed this life at her home near Bakers Schoolhouse, in Parker County, Texas, and her remains were laid to rest in the neighborhood cemetery by the loving hands of neighbors, friends, and relatives. Brother A. O. Coller conducted the funeral services. She was the daughter of J. W. and Mary Gibson, deceased. She left a husband, John Guiles, and a son, Ralph Guiles, together with many relatives and friends, to mourn her loss. She was born on April 13, 1866, in the same county in which she lived and died. Sister Guiles was a worthy member of the church of Christ for many years; and while she did not have congregational church advantages, she maintained a lively interest in Christianity, being a subscriber to the Gospel Advocate for more than twenty years. She was devoted to her husband and son and it was hard for them to give her up, but they should be comforted with the thought that we have every reason to believe that it is well with her.

T. a. Wythe.

Gospel Advocate, August 10, 1916, page 809.

Guin, Ira S.

Ira S. Guin was born Nov. 17, 1888, in Guin, Ala., and departed this life June 9, 1984. He was a diligent student of the Bible and a devout Christian. About 30 minutes before his death, he requested that someone read Mark 16 and quoted Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel.

His funeral was held at the Guin Church of Christ with burial in the Guin Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Luther Franks, Jasper, Ala., and Mrs. Don Van Blarcom, Brentwood, Tenn., and one son, Grady Guin, an elder at the Midway Church of Christ in Jasper, Ala.; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Gospel Advocate, August 2, 1984, page 474.

Guin, J. Foy, Sr.

J. Foy Guin, Sr., 76, prominent North Alabama attorney for fifty-three years, and elder of the North Highlands church of Christ, died in Russellville, Ala., on Thursday, July 18.

Brother Guin began public life at fourteen years of age as a school teacher. He received his law degree from the University of Alabama and was prominent in church, civic and political activities of Alabama during his entire life. He was Chairman of the Board of the First National Bank, President of the Franklin Federal Savings and Loan Association and State Repbulican Vice-Chairman. He founded the Abstract Trust Company in Russellville and was one of the organizers of the North Highlands church of Christ in Russellville where he served as an elder. He was interested in Christian education, orphans and old folks homes and mission fields. His contributionsusually unsoliciatedwere received by a great host of brethren doing good works in various parts of the world. He was my Sunday school teacher for five years and I have often said he was the best teacher I ever had. Funeral services were conducted from the North Highlands church by Ernest Clevenger, Jr. and George W. DeHoff, Sr.

Brother Guin is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Pace Guin; two sons, J. Foy Guin, Jr., Russellville, Alabama, and Dr. Jere Guin of Kokomo, Indiana; a sister, Mrs. Rena Ezzell, Tuscaloosa, and by six grandchildren.

George W. DeHoff, Sr.

Gospel Advocate, August 22, 1968, page 543.

Guin, K. P.

K. P. Guin departed this life March 18, 1949. Funeral services were conducted at Springfield, Mo., on Monday afternoon, March 21, by Oscar Ellison and William Walker. He is survived by his wife and three daughters, two grandsons, several other relatives, and many friends. At the time of his passing Brother Guin was an elder in the National Avenue Church, in Springfield, Mo. He had formerly served as a deacon in the congregation. Before coming to Springfield he had been a deacon in the Walnut Street Church, in Sherman, Texas. He was thoroughly devoted to the trust imposed in him. His presence and his influence for good will be sorely missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him. Brother Guin was general storekeeper for the Frisco Railroad. He had served in this capacity for nearly forty years, and had worked for this company for some time before.

Gospel Advocate, May 5, 1949, page 286.

Guin, Z. R.

Z. R. Guin suffered a heart attack on January 6, 1951, and a few hours later passed on to his reward. He was born in Guin, Ala., August 27, 1879, and spent all of his life there. He had been a member of the church for approximately forty-eight years. He was a valuable asset to the church, the town, and his family, and will be duly missed by all. He might well have said: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness. He funeral rites were beautifully conducted by Wiley Hollingsworth, and the body was laid to rest in the Guin Cemetery. He was never married. He is survived by four brothers and two sisters: Houston, Ira, Ellis, and John Guin, Mrs. Henry Cantrell and Mrs. Arvenia Stanford, all of Guin.

Loraine Guin.

Gospel Advocate, February 8, 1951, page 94.

Guinn, Harry

Brother Harry Guinn departed this life on November 4, 1906. He was twenty years old, the oldest living child of Brother and Sister W. H. Guinn. He had been a Christian five years. He leaves a father, a mother, three sisters, four brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He was a good boy and everybody loved him. The writer was called to speak words of comfort and warning to those left behind. There was a very large crowd at the funeral. Weep not, dear friends, as those that have no hope. He died in the Lord.

G. A. Fitzgerald.

Gospel Advocate, December 20, 1906, page 814.

Gulley, Robert E.

Robert E. Gulley, a staunch proclaimer of Gods truth, departed this life Oct. 4, 1984 in Phoenix, Ariz.

Bob, as his nature was, fought a quiet but courageous battle for five years with myelona; cancer of the bone marrow. Until the last eight months before his death he continued his work as minister with the church at Taft, Calif., where he had moved almost nine years before.

He was born in Huntsville, Ala., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Gulley. The family moved to Quanah, Texas, when Bob was eight years of age. Here he graduated from high school in 1930 and attended Abilene Christian University in 1933-34. At his home congregation, North Groesbeck, Hardeman County, Texas, he began his preaching career Feb. 5, 1933. This career continued 51 years. He held meetings in 13 states from Pennsylvania to California and was local minister in six states. He served two congregations in Roswell, N. Mex.

While preaching in Oklahoma City, he married Lois Lillian Nielsen April 30, 1938. To this union three daughters were born. All three daughters are Christians. They are Ferne Rea and Family Green, Mountain Falls, Colo.; Mrs. Ann Stanich and family of Cystal Lake, Ill.; and Roberta Dawn Gulley of Taft, Ga.

He was sound in the faith and never afraid to proclaim the gospel, but always with love. He and Lois were a steading influence with the church family.

Besides his wife and daughters, Bob is survived by a brother Grady W. Gulley of Coolidge, Ariz.; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Wiseman, Clarksville, Ind., and Mrs. Jessie Ritchie, Amarillo, Texas, and four grandchildren, all of whom are Christians.

There are countless hundreds over this country who will mourn the passing of this gentle, steadfast man of God and will look forward to meeting him in glory. Lois is residing at 16225 N. 29th St. # 26, Phoenix, AZ 85032.

John Bessire.

Gospel Advocate, January 3, 1985, page 27.

Gunselman, Marshall B.

Marshall B. Gunselman, 67, died April 29.

Known for his involvement in Christian education, Gunselman worked with Lipscomb University, Ohio Valley College, San Carlos University in Guatemala, Oklahoma Christian College, Middle Tennessee State University, Birzeit University in Israel and Middle Tennessee Christian School. When Columbia Christian College lost its accreditation, he was instrumental in saving the school. It became a branch of OCU and was renamed Cascade College.

Gunselman is survived by his wife, Mary; six children, Marshall Jr., Bill, Mary Lee, Edward, Sandra Gunselman and Lou Ann Bosley; a brother Richard; and 11 grandchildren.

Portland, Ore.

Gospel Advocate, July, 1998, page 45.

Gunter, Alvin Bantaw

Alvin Bantaw Gunter was born January 9, 1880 and died February 22, 1965 at the Jenkins Nursing Home in Nashville. He was buried at the Cagle Cemetery at Coble, Tennessee. The son of the late John and Susan Cagle Gunter, he was married to Mary Jane Coble in 1900, who preceded him in death June 15, 1952. They had eight children, three died in early childhood. He is survived by one daughter, Martha Chandler; four sons, Paul, Carlos, Ed and Hollis, and by two step-daughters, Ollie Coble and Olivia Dudley.

Brother Gunter began preaching sixty-five years ago and has been instrumental in establishing a number of congregations. He has also worked with many small and weak congregations, as well as some larger ones.

He was a man of deep conviction and had a genuine love for the truth and for the souls of man. It was brother Gunter who encouraged me when I was just a boy and assisted me in my obedience to the first principles of the gospel. He was loved for his works sake and will be missed by his many friends.

B. B. James.

Gospel Advocate, March 25, 1965, page 191.

Gunter, Paul L.

Paul L. Gunter passed from this life on Sunday, November 28, 1965, at the Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Mich., following an extended illness. He was laid to rest in Cadillac Memorial Gardens, Garden City, Mich., by the side of his loving companion, Mamie Crews Gunter, who preceded him in death five weeks.

He was the son of the late A. B. and Mary Jane Coble Gunter.

Funeral services were conducted on November 30, at the Lincoln Park church with Morris Womack, Ben Morton and Everett Alexander officiating.

Born December 4, 1901 in Perry County, Tennessee, Paul was baptized at the age of nine, by J. D. Northcutt, and he served his Master faithfully for fifty-five of his nearly sixty-four years. He was a graduate of Vaughns School of Music in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., and was known throughout the brotherhood as an able and competent song leader.

It was while attending Music School that he met his wife. To this union were born three children, who survive: two daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Maxine) Worten, Southfield, Mich., and Mrs. Donald (Jeneal) Sanders, Lincoln Park, Mich.; one son, James Harold, Lincoln Park, Mich., and five grandchildren. In addition to these survivors there are three sisters; Mrs. Olivia Dudley, Willows, Calif., Mrs. Ollie Coble, Centerville, Tenn., and Mrs. Martha Chandler, Hohenwald, Tenn.; three brothers, Carlos, Kosciusko, Miss., Ed, Flat Rock, Mich, and James, Southfield, Mich.

Brother Paul was a man of deep conviction, which was evidenced throughout his life. He had served as an elder for the Lincoln Park church and was a capable teacher.

He was a devoted husband to his wife, who had been an invalid for many years.

Martha Chandler.

Gospel Advocate, December 23, 1965, page 830.

Gurley, Ellie Elizabeth

Ellie Elizabeth Gurley, 90, passed from this life April 12, 1968 in Lexington, Tenn. The widow of Thomas W. Gurley and mother of Mrs. Loris Manley, Route 1, Lexington; Mrs. Lessie Burkhead, Henderson; Lyle C. Gurley, Route 1, Lexington; Mrs. Louanna Taylor, Jackson; Mrs. Leo Gardner, Memphis, Tennessee; and Mrs. Lottie Carpenter, Corinth, Miss. Her first child, Lawrence, died in France, October 11, 1918. Mr. Gurley died in 1948 at the age of 76.

Funeral services were conducted at the Independence church in Henderson County near her home, by brethren Charles Webb, and Douglas H. Perkins. Four students of Freed-Hardeman College did the singing.

She became a Christian September 18, 1889 at the age of eleven. She was the daughter of Wm. Jefferson and Nancy Stratton Sweet.

Her father was reared in the area of what is now Shiloh Park in McNairy County Tennessee. He was thirteen years old when the battle was fought. The family of General John H. Meeks were neighbors. She was given the name Ellie for Mrs. Eleanor Atkins Meeks, mother of the pioneer preacher Rufus Polk Meeks, whose wife was a sister of T. B. Larimore and who is the preacher who baptized N. B. Hardeman.

She often told the story of how her father came to obey the gospel on October 24, 1881. He had moved to Henderson County and received word that R. P. Meeks was coming to visit and would like to preach. The Claybrook Presbyterian church was secured but after one night they had to have services in a local blacksmith shop. He was baptized during the meeting and her mother became a Christian the following year. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

A. C. Carpenter.

Gospel Advocate, July 11, 1968, page 446.

Guthery, Martha Beartice

After fifty-two years of faithful service to the cause for which Christ died, Martha Beatrice Guthery prepared her burial gown for her interment at old Brushy Creek (Ala.) cemetery, where that which is earthly of her father and mother had been lain. She then told her husband and children that if it were the Lords will, when it came her time to die, she wished to die instantly. She was at her post of duty until the last moment, and seemingly in good health. Even her husband and youngest child did not realize on the morning of December 16, 1910, that they were dining for the last time with ther best friend on earth. After breakfast her husband went to work on his farm, and Chesley E. Guthery, the youngest child, who is of deep conviction and a faithful worker in the vineyard of the Lord, collected his tools to go to work, while his mother prepared him a lunch. Everything being ready, he then said: Well, I am ready to go. Little did he realize that that was the last lunch she would prepare for him. Then, again, little did he realize that while he was eating it his dear other was at home dying of apoplexy. When Brother Guthery returned from his work for dinner, he found his wife lying on the bed speechless, and it was only a few minutes until her life in this world came to an end. She was born on July 19, 1844, and died on December 16, 1910. She obeyed the gospel at the age of thirteen, and was married to Mr. William Guthery at the age of twenty-two. Sister Guthery was a devoted member of the church of Christ, ever striving to promote its best interests. She was indeed a blessing to the community in which she lived, and her influence will continue on and on. She was the mother of sixteen children, and lived to see fifteen of them obey the gospel of Christ. King David Guthery, her third child, departed this life at about the age of four; and Martha Darinda McKoy, her daughter, after living a noble Christian life, was next to go. Sister Guthery leaves, besides a husband and fourteen children, four brothers and seven sisters, together with many friends and relatives, who deeply feel their loss. To the grief-stricken family I would say: You have the memory of a faithful life, which should ever be an encouragement to follow the teaching of Him who she served; and after all lifes battles have been fought and its victories won, you will again meet her where partings are no more.

W. F. Bates.

Gospel Advocate, January 12, 1911, page 57.

Guthrie, Eric Winston

On November 25, Eric Winston Guthrie, well-known and beloved preacher in Tennessee, passed from this life while most of us were attending morning worship service. His death was caused by an internal hemorrhage. At the time of his death he was working with the Greymere Church in Columbia, Tenn. He had been in Columbia only six months, having moved there from Lewisburg, Tenn., where he had lived and labored for almost seven years. Brother Guthrie is survived by his wife, Virginia Kirkely Guthrie, and one daughter, Mary Kathryn, age nine, who have come back to Lewisburg to make their home. Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Guthrie, Townley, Ala., and one brother, James Guthrie, of Tuscaloosa, Ala. Brother Guthrie attended Freed-Hardeman College and Middle Tennessee State Teachers College. Those of us in Middle Tennessee who knew him best and loved him most have had our lives enriched and influenced far beyond measure for having known him. His radiant personality, friendly disposition and genuine interest in all people attracted friends from all walks of life. His ability in the pulpit was outstanding. He preached the word with great force and in the spirit of love. Funeral services were held at Church Street Church in Lewisburg by Waldon Tarpley and D. D. Woody. His body was laid to rest in the family cemetery near Jasper, Ala., with Gus Nichols conducting the service there. Brother Guthries influence will extend on down through the years for truly he was a good man and my best friend.

Ralph Derryberry.

Gospel Advocate, January 31, 1957, page 79.

Guthrie, John H.

At his home in Williamson County, Tenn., John H. Guthrie died on December 3, 1907, at the age of fifty-nine years, six months, and ten days. Brother Guthrie was a man of fine character, and was a useful, good citizen. He had been a member of the church about twenty years. For years he had taught school in the country. He was a successful, good teacher, and has done valuable service in the schoolroom. His funeral and burial took place near Brentwood. The estimation in which he was held was evidenced by the large crowd present. He is survived by a wife and several children, who mourn the loss of a dear husband and a kind, affectionate father. They have the consolation of the gospel of Christ to comfort them in their affliction. They can sorrow with hope for their dead. I heard a voice from heaven saying, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.

James E. Scobey.

Gospel Advocate, December 19, 1907, page 814.

Guymon, Ira E.

Ira E. Guymon was born October 7, 1877, in Southwest City, Mo.; he passed from this life on the morning of July 19, 1943. He was married to Miss Flonnie Combest in 1918. They have one son, Billy Guymon, of Stafford, Kan., who is a faithful gospel preacher. Brother Guymon became a member of the church in 1932, coming out of the Christian Church, and he was like the apostle Paul in seeking to redeem the time. He was a zealous and faithful worker, and could never do all that he wished to do to advance the cause. He spent much time in the last eleven years in going out to mission points, teaching, and helping the weak congregations. This he did at his own expense, never expecting or wanting to be paid. He practiced pure and undefiled religion. Visiting the sick and needy was one of the many fine traits that he had. He will be missed in the work of the church here. But his fine example and strong influence will still be felt in this community.

A. C. Grimes., Box 418, McAlester, Okla.

Gospel Advocate, August 26, 1943, page 775.

Gwin, Ona

Mrs. Ona Gwin slipped quietly into eternity at 10:30 A. M. on Sunday, February 6. She was born in 1879 near Whitehall, Ind. She had reached her ninety-second birthday. She looked forward to that city whose maker and builder is God. Her family and friends will miss her. Sister Gwin obeyed the gospel at the age of fifteen and lived a Christian life. I have heard her tell of the thick ice they had to cut in White River at Spencer, Ind., for a place to baptize. Her living example and faithfulness all the days of her life would encourage any one to the best way of life. Her husband, Alva Gwin, departed this life in 1927. He was an elder in the church at Spencer, Ind. There were two things in her life that were foremost, first the church, and second her children. She was my mother-in-law the forty-nine years I have been in the family. We never had any angry words, as I think back, if we did disagree we were both silent. She worked in many homes in Bloomington taking care of the aged. She is survived by my wife, Mrs. Russell Livingston, Herman Gwin, Roland Gwin and Mrs. Opel Deckard, five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, a number of nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at the Green and Harrell chapel February 9, by Justus Hesson and Oliver Rogers. Sister Gwin was laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery in Spencer, Ind. I am so happy that in 1923 she became my precious, good mother-in-law.

Russell Livingston.

Gospel Advocate, March 2, 1972, page 143.

Gwinn, A.

it becomes my painful duty to chronicle the death of Bro. A. Gwinn, who died at his home in Allendale, Wichita County, Texas, Jan. 24, 1893, in the sixty-first year of his age. Bro. Gwinn became a member of the Baptist Church in his young days, but had been identified with the church of Christ about eight years. He was a member of Lisbon congregation in this county for several years and, at his request, his remains were brought here for interment; where in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends we laid his body beside that of his Christian wife, who had preceded him some six years. May our lives be as pure and spotless as his and as earnestly devoted to the Masters cause, so that we may meet him on the sweet golden shore.

W. F. Barcus., Dallas, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, March 2, 1893, page 140.

Gwinn, Nancy J.

The death angel visited the home of Brother W. H. Gwinn and took his wife, Nancy J. Gwinn, on November 13, 1920. She was born on July 5, 1862; was married to W. H. Gwinn on January 15, 1884. They came to Texas from West Virginia thirty-four years ago. She obeyed the gospel under the preaching of W. F. Barcus, in Dallas County, thirty-three years ago, and has lived a true Christian till death. She was the mother of ten children, three of whom had gone on before. She lived to see all of her children members of the church. May they be true and faithful, as their mother was. She leaves her husband and children to follow in her footsteps; but their loss is heavens gain. We sorrow not as those that have no hope, for we know she did what she could for the cause of Christ and in rearing her children in the faith. May they all ever try to live a true Christian life, so they will meet where parting is no more.

Mrs. R. A. Crowell.

Gospel Advocate, December 9, 1920, page 1211.

Gann, Raiford Wesley

Raiford Ray Wesley Gann Sr., 73, died April 11.

Gann was a minister at churches of Christ in Ohio, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky. He also served as a marriage and substance abuse counselor in Georgia.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Gann; a son, Joseph Wilson of Beechmont, Ky.; a daughter, Janice Hensley of Albany, Ga.; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Cora Addison and Rosa Lee Powell, both of Newnan, Ga.

Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.

Greenville, Ky.

Gospel Advocate, June, 2006, page 41.