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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Masoner, Maggie Smith

Sister Maggie Smith Masoner was born March 23, 1874, in McMinnville, Tenn., and died in her home, west of Brinkman, Okla., March 7, 1933. At the age of fourteen years she obeyed the gospel. She lived a consistent Christian life until death. She was given in marriage to a good man, Brother J. I. Masoner, December 22, 1904. They lived their married life and reared their splendid family, all of whom are devout Christians, near Brinkman. All of her father's family were also members of the body of Christ. Her father was noted for his interest in talking the Bible to all he met, for his loyalty to the church, and for his goodness of character. I made a talk at the funeral. Brother H. E. Warlick, whose wife was her sister and in whose home Sister Masoner lived many years, made some very impressive exhortations at the close of the funeral service. Sister Masoner was true to her good husband, to her worthy children, and to her Lord. She was unconsciously great and patiently good.

John W. Pigg.

Gospel Advocate, May 11, 1933, page 454.

Massey, E. M.

Brother E. M. Massey was born, near Lebanon, Tenn., on July 23, 1847, and died on May 28, 1926. In early life he became a member of the Presbyterian Church, and remained a member of it for eleven years. He then heard the late W. C. Huffman preach a series of sermons, and in the spring of 1878 Brother Huffman baptized him, and he lived a faithful member of the church of Christ till his death. In 1875 he married Miss Hattie Ramsey. She lived only two years. In 1878 he married Miss Luella Johnson, who survives him. He never had any children of his own, but he and his last wife reared an orphan boy. Brother Massey had been a subscriber of the Gospel Advocate for forty-eight years, and he loved the principles for which it stood. He was a contributor to the Tennessee Orphan Home at Columbia, and he remembered this Home and the Fanning Orphan School in his will. He was a liberal supporter of the church. I used to be a frequent visitor in his home when I was a young preacher. Once I stayed in his home two weeks while conducting a mission meeting in a schoolhouse in his community. He arranged to have this meeting held and was its largest supporter in a financial way. He rejoiced to see several of his neighbors obey the gospel in that meeting. He was in bad health several years before his death. He leaves a Christian wife, a devoted adopted son, and a host of Christian friends to mourn his departure. Who could doubt that such a Christian has gone into "the home where changes never come?"

L. S. White.

Gospel Advocate, August 26, 1926, page 809.

Massey, James Richard

James Richard Massey, gospel preacher and former missionary, died from pancreatic cancer July 16.

Massey served as a missionary to West Africa, Jamaica and Trinidad. He had made several trips for crusades to Guyana.

Massey earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Harding University in Searcy, Ark. He taught at Faulkner University (then Alabama Christian College), Montgomery, Ala.: Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas; and International Bible College, Florence, Ala.

Massey's last years were spent with the church in Florida. His last sermon was given at the Trinidad School of Preaching and Teaching in San Fernando, a school he had directed in the late '70s.

Massey wrote tracts, books and a 15-lesson course Now That I am in Christ.

Massey is survived by his wife, Joyce of Melbourne, Fla.; three daughters, Carol Holsey of Lubbock; Beth Stephenson of Edmond, Okla.; and Anne Marie Diaz of Rockledge, Fla.; a brother, Fred Massey of San Antonio; two sisters, Jean Stevens of Atlanta and Evelyn Manning of Nashville, Tenn.

Tijuana, Mexico.

Gospel Advocate, September, 1995, page 46.

Massey, Mrs. John A.

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Sister Massey (nee Mackey) was born in Mississippi on October 2, 1852. Early in life she moved to Texas, where she met John A. Massey, and gave him her heart and life in 1872. For forty-three years they have fought life's battles together, and now in her old age he has been deprived of a companion who was ever a comfort to him in the conflict of life. Sister Massey obeyed the gospel over twenty years ago, and to the last her heart was in the work of the Lord. During the meeting at Scurry last summer the writer made her home his home, and truly she was a mother to him. For eight weeks she was a patient sufferer, and at the last, in conversation with me, she made inquiry about the work of the Lord. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn, but they have the promises of God that wife and mother has fallen into peaceful sleep, and that her life was such to cheer them with the thought that she was indeed a child of God and ready for the call.

John Hayes.

Gospel Advocate, December 9, 1915, page 1250.

Massey, Nora

Mrs. Lester C. (Nora) Massey, wife of the minister of the Northside church of Christ in Chattanooga, Tenn., passed from this life on February 9, 1972, at the age of sixty-three. Her exemplary life touched many and hundreds came to pay their final tribute in the funeral services conducted by the writer and J. W. Cade, an elder of the Northside church. Like Dorcas, Sister Massey was known for her "good works and almsdeeds."

In many congregations and many individual lives, her Bible lessons and wise counsel have made stronger Christians. She was interested in the unfortunate people of our community and because of this organized a Jail Bible class, conducted each Sunday afternoon for ladies in the County Jail. "Her own works praise her in the gates."

The Bible tribute of the "worthy woman" (Prov. 31:10-31) is so appropriate to Sister Massey and was read by J. W. Cade at her funeral. Her life was that of the true "help meet" and made its mark on "her husband being known in the gates."

Brother and Sister Massey were baptized at the same service in 1934 by Paul Buchanan. Their lives have been spent in the cause of Christ in the Chattanooga area and since 1937. For a number of years Brother Massey served as an elder of the Eastdale Church of Christ in Chattanooga.

Of her, it can be said, "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her." Lester Massey, Jr., is a deacon at the Camelback church in Phoenix, Ariz., and preaches part time. Patsy (Massey) Roy is the wife of one of the elders at Eastdale. George Massey is the Bible Chair Director at North Texas State University, Denton, Texas. In addition to her three children and her husband, she is survived by ten grandchildren, two sisters and one brother.

She will be sorely missed, but her influence makes each of us determine to be better and to do more. She was "a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised." "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord . . . they rest from their labors and their works do follow them."

Raleigh R. Wooten.

Gospel Advocate, March 9, 1972, page 159.

Massie, Sarah E.

I am requested to chronicle the death of our dear sister, Sarah E. Massie, wife of Brother F. B. Massie, of Pembroke Ky. Sister Massie was born on July 3, 1846, and died on February 11, 1899. On January 30 she was stricken with la grippe, which developed into pneumonia, and resulted in death. Fifty-two years, seven months, and eight days she "bore the image of the earthly;" but she has now gone to "bear the image of the heavenly." She became a soldier of the cross early in life, and never made Christianity second to anything. Cares of time had not the power to induce her to leave her first love or neglect her Christian duties. Sister Massie died, as she had lived, a devoted Christian. She was a woman of strong faith, intelligent in the word of God, and, if possible, always filled her place in the house of worship. She leaves an aged father (who made his home with her), brothers and sisters, one son, a little adopted daughter, and her faithful, devoted husband, who will sadly miss her companionship and tender care; but take comfort from the thought that they have one more sacred tie

Beyond the river,

Where friends shall meet,

Meet ne'er to sever.

We deeply sympathize with the bereaved, grief-stricken family, and pray that they may live as she died, and finally quit the walks of men with prospects as bright as those that cheered her through this vale of tears. The church at Pembroke will sadly miss Sister Massie in all their meetings and work.

T. D. Moore., Hopkinsville, Ky.

Gospel Advocate, March 9, 1899, page 154.

Massie, W. I.

On March 11, 1920, the Massie family, the church of Christ, and the community of Bohon, Ky., suffered a great loss in the death of Brother W. I. Massie. Brother Massie was born on July 21, 1853. He obeyed the gospel of Christ very early in life. As a Christian, he developed himself to such an extent that at his death it was truthfully said: "A great man has fallen." He was married to Lucy J. Ransdall on August 28, 1873. As Christians, they assumed the responsibility and began the great work of rearing a God-fearing family. For to years I knew Brother Massie, and was in his home many times. His home was truly a home of Bible study and prayer. He firmly believed that the word of God should be man's only rule of faith and practice in all matters of religion. For many years he was one of the leaders in the church at Bohon, and always stood for the New Testament order of work and worship. He would not be moved about by every wind of doctrine, and the departure of so many from the truth was a source of sorrow to him. While he contended earnestly for the faith, he said but little about those who opposed him. Brother Massie not only wore the name "Christian," but glorified God in this name. He used much of his time, money, and strength in the work of the church. He leaves behind him his lifelong and faithful companion; two sons, D. E. Massie and B. A. Massie; one daughter, Sister E. R. Burton; eleven grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. On March 13 I did my best under the circumstances to speak words of comfort and encouragement to the well-filled house of people who, through sympathy, love, and respect, attended the funeral service. After the service, his body was buried near the church house in which he had poured out his soul in prayer and praise so many times.

Thomas D. Rose.

Gospel Advocate, July 1, 1920, page 651.

Masters, E. Heulan

Gospel preacher E. Heulan Masters, 73, died Sept. 23, 1990, at Belton, S. C.

He was one of the first missionaries to work in the New England states, where he labored 40 years building up the church. He also served in Mineral Wells, Colorado City and El Paso, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons; two daughters; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Masters was supported for years by the Skillman Avenue church in Dallas. Hugh Fulford and Troy Gibson conducted the funeral.

Gospel Advocate, May, 1991, page 29.

Masters, Sam

Sam Masters was born in Overton County, Tenn., on July 16, 1873, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Masters. At the age of twenty-five years he obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother Kerby. His life from a youth was such as made for him friends of all who knew him. Sam's father died while Sam was young, leaving a wife and six children younger than himself. Sam assumed the part of a parent of the family until they were able to care for themselves. On April 12, 1903, Sam was married to Miss Flora Fleming, daughter of Elder and Mrs. W. H. Fleming, and to this union were born eight children. Sam was a good husband, a kind and loving father, a good and helpful neighbor, and a noble citizen. Death claimed him on July 31, 1926, after a long and wearisome spell of typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The writer conducted funeral services at the church of Christ at Hilham, Tenn. Brother Masters was laid to rest in the Fisk graveyard to await the coming of the Lord.

B. P. Upton.

Gospel Advocate, November 11, 1926, page 1074.

Masters, Sam

My brother, Sam Masters, was born on July 16, 1873, and departed this life on July 31, 1926. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Masters and was reared near Hilham, Tenn., and spent his life in Overton County. He was married to Flora Fleming, daughter of Elder and Mrs. W. H. Fleming, on April 12, 1902. To this union eight children were born. He obeyed the gospel some twenty-five years ago. He loved the church and its services. He conducted himself in such a quiet, Christ-like manner as to exert a moral and spiritual influence in the hearts of his neighbors and friends. About the first of June typhoid fever crept into his frail physical body, making steady progress until the toil-worn hands laid down their burden, the weary eyes closed in peaceful sleep, and the spirit entered into that rest that remaineth to the people of God. The light has gone out and his work on earth is done; but, from that life and his labors of love in the Master's vineyard, we entertain the hope that when Jesus comes to reward his servants, he will receive a crown of righteousness that "fadeth not away." Let me say that we all would do well to emulate the life of our departed brother and try to meet him in that beautiful home of the soul, where God himself shall wipe all tears from our eyes.

Mrs. J. T. Terry.

Gospel Advocate, December 2, 1926, page 1151.

Matheson, D. A.

Brother D. A. Matheson was born on December 14, 1854, and died on October 17, 1921. Brother Matheson was married three times. To the first two unions were born ten children, all of whom are following their father as he followed his Master. Brother Matheson was next married to Miss Jennie Talliaferro, and to this union was born one daughter, Miss Quincy, who lives with her mother at Denton, Texas. Brother Matheson became a Christian in early life and lived a sacrificing life for the Lord. He did not only say he loved the Lord, but he showed this by spending his money for the advancement of the Master's kingdom. It was his delight to hear some faithful man of God tell the "old, old story" of Jesus and his love. His son, W. M. Matheson, of Stroud, Okla., has led the singing for me in several meetings, and it was Brother Matheson's "happy time" to see his children do their best in the service of the Lord. To Sister Matheson and all the children I would say: Grieve not as for one who has no hope in Christ, but live and hope for the joy that awaits all the faithful over in the rest that remains for the people of God. Drive away the clouds of sorrow by the promises found in the blessed Bible, and live a life fashioned after the Son of God, as we feel Brother Matheson did, and meet again in the realms of glory.

D. S. Ligon.

Gospel Advocate, April 13, 1922, page 354.

Matheson, J. W.

J. W. Matheson was born November 28, 1858; departed this life May 7, 1940. He was married to Miss Emma Anderson in his early twenties. She died, leaving him with eight children. He later married Miss Clara Tipler. To them were born four children. One died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, a devout, Christian woman, five daughters (Mrs. F. A. Murphey and Mrs. Thomas Barnes, Oklahoma; Mrs. W. H. Eastham, Toone, Tenn.; Mrs. Wilson Montague, Somerville, Tenn.; Mrs. Otho Tibbs, Macon, Tenn.), six sons (T. H., Cortez, Colo.; Walter and Fuller, Oklahoma; M. C., Moscow, Tenn.; J. B. and Robert, Macon, Tenn.), and a sister (Mrs. W. H. Dunphy, Macon, Tenn.). Brother Matheson obeyed the gospel in his youth, living faithful until death. He had been a subscriber of the Gospel Advocate a number of years, loving the work of the Lord above all earthly things. His funeral was conducted by R. T. Peak. Interment was in the family lot in Maple Springs Cemetery. Sons and nephews were active pallbearers.

A Daughter.

Gospel Advocate, May 1, 1941, page 431.

Matheson, John K.

The angel of death visited our home Sept. 4, 1894, and took from us our dear father, John K. Matheson. He was born April 12, 1821, and was married to C. M. Newman, April 30, 1852. He had been a member of the Christian Church for a number of years, and he ever lived a true and devoted Christian. He often spoke in his sufferings of his home beyond. I am thankful to God that I had such a father, and for the influence his life has left. He was a kind friend, a good father, and a loving husband, for guile and deception had no place in his heart. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss.

Leola., Daughter, Brownsville, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, November 29, 1894, page 758.

Mathis, Floyd

The writer has known the Mathis family over the past thirty years. Floyd Mathis has served faithfully as an elder of the Wood church of Christ, often familiarly known as Short Mountain church of Christ, near Woodbury, Tenn. He passed away after a few days' illness on March 13, 1976.

Brother Mathis was a lover of truth and of anyone who proclaimed the truth. He served his community as a sawmill operator, later a mechanic and school bus driver. He was well known as a generous helper to all mankind in this power to assist, particularly those of the household of faith. He was good to his aged father, who lived with him many years. He loved his family dearly, and provided for their education in a Christian atmosphere.

His wife, Mamie D. Mathis, has been through the years a faithful companion and helper. She survives, as well as their six children and a number of grandchildren. Lynwood Mathis, one of the sons, is a well-known gospel preacher at the Main Street church in Manchester, Tenn. Era Kay Neely, one of the daughters, and her husband teach at Freed-Hardeman College. Charlene Rigner, another daughter, and her husband work with the church at Fredonia, near Manchester. Other children are Cordell Mathis, Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. Sepal Mai Deberry, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and Mrs. Rachel Faye Stafford, Gainesboro, Tenn. Two of the grandsons of Brother and Sister Mathis are now preaching the gospel. A memorial scholarship fund has been established at Freed-Hardeman College for preacher students.

The writer, assisted by Odell Powell, conducted the funeral at the Wood church building on March 15. It is a joy to know such Christian families and to observe the good influences which radiate from homes like that of Floyd Mathis.

J. W. Nicks.

Gospel Advocate, April 22, 1976, page 270.

Mathis, Mattie E. Miller

Mattie E. Miller was born in 1841 and died on May 26, 1920, at the home of her only surviving child, H. D. Mathis. She was married in 1871 to T. H. Mathis, and to this union were born five children. She united with her Lord about twenty-five years ago, and has been a faithful Christian since. She was buried in the cemetery at Ennis, Texas, Brother T. E. Milholland conducting the funeral services. Sister Mathis was a beloved member of the church of Christ at Bardwell many years, and many mourn her departure from their midst. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

Carl A. Gardner.

Gospel Advocate, July 15, 1920, page 701.

Mathis, Richard

Richard Mathis, son of Wiley and Caroline Mathis, was born November 2, 1865, some five miles east of Vienna. He grew to manhood on the old homestead, which grandfather had settled a number of years before. Grandfather, Wiley Mathis, came to Southern Illinois from Middle Tennessee when only six houses marked the site of Vienna and two houses between Vienna and Metropolis. His education was obtained from the rural schools of that day, but it became a practical asset through life. On August 18, 1888, he was married to Julia Farmer. To this union nine children were born, five sons and four daughters, of whom three sons (Wiley F., Daniel M., and Clifton), two daughters (Mrs. Lydia Finley and Mrs. Julia Farley), the faithful mother, twenty-four grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Sidney Lasley), and a host of other relatives and friends, survive and mourn his going. Father became a Christian, under the gospel preaching of Brother Utley, some forty years ago, uniting with the church at Berea, where he remained a member until his death. We cherish his memory for his defense of the faith, his steadfastness at duty's post on the Lord's day, his knowledge of the Bible and the ability to explain it, his practical lessons he was able to draw therefrom and interweave them into an everyday life. Some six months ago he became afflicted with the trouble that caused his death, but throughout the entire illness he bore it with

patience, and in the early hours of the morning of May 5, at 7:35, he easily and peacefully crossed the silent steam that flows between time and eternity to that land from whence no traveler has ever returned. David said: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." (Ps. 116:15.) The length of father's earthly sojourn was sixty-seven years, six months, and three days. But we believe from the teachings of God's holy Word, the life he lived, our loss is his eternal gain. We remember him for his fatherly advice, his chaste companionship, his ideals of what a person, young or old, should strive to attain. Such a record a person should endeavor to leave behind, and as decades come and go, the fruits of all his labors will sweetly bear witness to his works.

W. F. Mathis.

Gospel Advocate, June 1, 1933, page 526.

Matkins, Thomas

Brother Thomas Matkins, of Waterman, Shelby County, Texas, departed this life on March 5, 1910, after six days' illness with pneumonia. He was a faithful member of the church of Christ. He leaves a loving companion, three children, a father, two brothers, and many friends to cherish his memory. Brother and Sister Matkins were indeed companions one of another; they bravely fought the battles of life together, and she was by his side to the end, and is now awaiting the great reunion in heaven. Brother Matkins was twenty-seven years old and in the strength of his manhood. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.

Dr. W. M. Allen.

Gospel Advocate, May 12, 1910, page 598.

Matlock, Melissia

Melissia Matlock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Phillips, was born on January 6, 1862; died on September 15, 1906. She was married to J. W. Matlock on April 17, 1887. Five children were born unto them, all of whom are still living. She has been a Christian for about twenty-five years, and possessed many noble qualities. It was my good fortune to spend a week in her home about two weeks before she died. While I was there, she was able to be up and attend meeting, and did all that was necessary to make things pleasant for me. She talked a great deal about the Bible, and the eternal home of the righteous. She endeavored to rear her children in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord." She was a good wife, and a most excellent Christian. She was afflicted for about two years with diabetes before her death, though she bore her sufferings patiently. She learned to "smile through tears and have no fears." To her husband and children I would say: Weep not as those who have no hope; for she is now resting in the everlasting arms of Him, who redeems the righteous and makes them unspeakably happy in that eternal city whose builder and maker is God.

W. W. Barber.

Gospel Advocate, January 24, 1907, page 61.

Matthew, Jenny Freed

Sister J. A. Matthew, of Macon, Ga., passed on Wednesday, November 12, 1947, having been born February 18, 1869. Brother Matthew, who survives, is an elder of Central Church, in Macon. Sister Matthew was a sister of the late A. G. Freed. The following notice was carried in the Macon Telegraph:

"Mrs. J. A. Matthew Dies at Home Here.Funeral services for Mrs. John A. Matthew, who died at her residence, 221 Jones Avenue, at 8:45 A. M., Wednesday, after a long illness, will be held in the chapel of Hart's Mortuary, at 3 P.M., Thursday. Mr. Fondren Fulford will officiate, and burial will be in Macon Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Robert Couch, Flavil Valentine, C. E. Clements, W. M. Mosing, L. M. Delk, and W. B. Furches. Mrs. Matthew, the former Miss Jennie Freed, was born at Saltillo, Ind., daughter of Joseph Freed and Mrs. Eliza Hays Freed, and had lived in Macon for thirty years. She was a member of Central church of Christ. Surviving are her husband (John A. Mathew, Macon) three sons (Ray F. Matthew, Houston, Texas; Claude A. Matthew and Cleo L. Matthew, Macon), two daughters (Mrs. Hazel Bailey and Mrs. Peyton Balkcom, Macon), six grandchildren (Mrs. W. H. Schaefer, Mrs. William Whitten, Misses Irene and Lynelle Matthew, and Elaine Balkcom, Macon; and Ray Matthew, Houston, Texas), one great-grandchild (Camille Schaefer, Macon), a sister (Mrs. L. B. Mather), and a brother (A. L. Greed, Campbellsburg, Ind.)"

Gospel Advocate, December 18, 1947, page 1054.

Matthew, John Alva

John Alva Matthew, son of Hiram and Elmira Collier Matthew, was born May 20, 1868, in Saltillo, Ind. He was raised to be a devoted Christian and remained so until his death. While in Indiana he was selected to be an elder of the church in Mitchell. In 1913 he moved to Georgia with his family and lived in Macon permanently. He was an elder of Central church in Macon approximately forty years. His wife, Jennie Mae Freed (sister of A. G. Freed) preceded him in death fifteen years. Graveside funeral services were conducted at Macon Memorial Park by Harry Postlethwait on October 26, 1962. His survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Bailey and Mrs. Peyton Balkcom, three sons, Claude Matthew; Cleo Matthew, all residents of Macon and Ray Matthew of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Mrs. William Schaefer, Mrs. William Whitten, Mrs. Herman Smith, Mrs. Dewey Meadows, Mrs. Ancil Jenkins and Mr. Ray Matthew, Jr.; and six great-grandchildren.

J. A. Jenkins.

Gospel Advocate, November 22, 1962, page 751.

Matthew, John Paul

John Paul Matthew, thirty-two, was fatally injured on the morning of September 24, when a truck struck the car in which he was riding near Perry, Ga. He was a deacon of Central congregation in Macon, Ga. He is survived by his wife (Marie Matthew), a baby girl (Sara Lynelle), three brothers (Ray, of Houston, Texas; Claude and Cleo, of Macon), two sisters (Mrs. Hazel Bailey and Mrs. Peyton Balkcom, of Macon); also by his parents (Mr. and Mrs. John A. Matthew). He was a nephew of the late A. G. Freed. The funeral service was conducted by Fondren Fulford, who was laboring with Central Church at the time. A very large crowd attended the services, indicating the respect in which Brother Mathew was held. His years had been full of consecrated service to God and the church. You could depend upon Paul to attend every meeting. During the four years that I have been associated with him I do not recall his ever having failed to answer a Bible question. His Bible knowledge was inspiring, and his smile was contagious.

Jack McElroy., Macon, Ga.

Gospel Advocate, November 11, 1937, page 1079.

Mathews, Alma

On September 21, 1913, the angel of death visited the home of R. S. and Nannie L. Matthews and took from them their daughter, Alma. She leaves, besides father and mother, four sisters and three brothers to fight the warfare of this life until they are called to meet her beyond the land of the dying. Had she lived until February 10, she would have been thirty-one years old. She had been a sufferer all her life. At the age of sixteen she obeyed her Savior, having been taught by godly parents. She realized her duty to her Maker and served him in deed and in truth. Pa is a believer in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He held family prayers twice daily until his eyesight began to failbefore retiring and before going about the duties of another day; and very often the family would join in reading the chapter selected I look back to-day with a heart full of gratitude for the privileges and teaching we had when young. Being a Christian, Alma's life was full of many worthy traits. She was the only child at home, and was so thoughtful of ma and pa in their declining years. At times she would grieve because she could not do more for them. She bore her suffering with Christian meekness and patience. We would often tell her how we appreciated her many deeds of kindness to us. She prayed for the erring child of God and for the sinner. "The Lord . . . heareth the prayer of the righteous." I will not say Alma's life was faultless, but I will say it was pure and her conversation chaste. Her little nephew and nieces sought her company; and when they were with "Aunt Alma," we did not feel anxious about their whereabouts, because we knew who they were with. She gave them instruction that will always do them good if they will heed it; I trust they will. In the morning Alma was at her usual place in her Sunday-school class and at social services; at ten o'clock that night her soul had taken its flight to that land of peace and love. How shocking the news! But what a comfort to believe she was ready for the summons! She died of heart failure. Her last days were her happiest. My prayer is that we may all so live that we may meet again on the shores of eternity.

Sue Matthews Elkins.

Gospel Advocate, April 23, 1914, page 461.

Matthews, Calvin

Calvin Mathews was born on December 31, 1891, and died on July 22, 1922. He was married to Ada King, daughter of Brother and Sister E. M. King, of Newton, Ala. He left two bright boys and a widow. Calvin united with the Methodist Church some years ago, but on August 17, 1919, during a meeting held by me, he identified himself with the church of Christ, thus determining to be only a Christian. He was a good man, and was so esteemed by his friends both in and out of the church. It had been my pleasure to be with him a great deal during the last three or four years in the annual meeting at Christian Home, and I had learned to love him. He was a good singer, and helped the congregation much during the worship. He will be missed in the home, in the church, in the community. Brother Matthews possessed one qualification of an elder not found in all modern homes"having his children in subjection." It is true his children were small, but almost perfect obedience was rendered by them. May the Lord bless and comfort the widowed mother and the orphan children.

Van A. Bradley.

Gospel Advocate, September 21, 1922, page 907.

Matthews, Erlene

On July 4, 1975, Mrs. Paul (Erlene) Matthews passed through the valley of the shadow of death. She was at the Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.

Funeral services were conducted July 7 in beautiful Fairlane church of Christ building in Shelbyville, Tenn., where her husband Paul Matthews, is the local minister. Burial was in the Willow Mount Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Erlene requested me, in a sweet letter, to conduct her funeral. She knew how much her Aunt Ollie (Mrs. Harper) and I loved her, Paul, and the children. It was heart-breaking but beautiful, as we loved Erlene almost as our own daughters. Rather than making it a service of mourning, I tried from my heart to make it a service of praise and thanksgiving to our blessed Lord Jesus Christ for the hope we had that day.

Erlene was a native of Atkins, Ark., and was a member of the Fairlane church of Christ where her husband, my wife's nephew, Paul Matthews, is the local minister. She was the daughter of Mrs. Etta Murdoch and the late Narion Earl Murdoch of Atkins.

Erlene is survived by her aged mother, her husband, two sons, Jerry and John Paul Matthews, both of Nashville, Tenn., and two sisters, Miss Euleta Murdoch and Miss Reba Murdoch, of Atkins, Ark.

Mrs. Harper, Erlene's aunt, and I have known many wonderful Christians girls and women. Many of them among our own families, but we have never known a sweeter daughter, a more dedicated, loving and devoted wife to her husband in his work, a sweeter mother to her two fine sons, nor one who loved the church of her Lord any more than did Erlene. Paul said, "Uncle Ernest, if you want to, you may express to our friends at the service that I could never have found a girl who would have been so good to me and who would have borne with me in all of my life like Erlene."

Erlene will live in our hearts as a beautiful example of a Christian girl and woman of 56 years, who so deeply loved her way into the depths of our souls.

E. R. Harper.

Gospel Advocate, September 25, 1975, page 622.

Matthews, Mrs. J. B.

Sister Matthews, wife of our beloved brother, J. B. Matthews, died at Aplin, Ark., on February 22, 1916. She was the daughter of E. Harper and Mary Harper. She was born on November 8, 1851. She was married to J. B. Matthews on February 9, 1873. To this union were born six children. Two of them died some years ago. Sister Matthews obeyed the gospel in 1874. She lived a Christian till death. Brother Matthews was made an elder of the congregation at Romance, Ark., many years ago and began preaching about 1896. He has preached in many counties in Arkansas, and has done untold good for the cause. The writer spoke words of encouragement at the grave in the presence of a large congregation of friends. May God's blessing rest upon Brother Matthews in his bereavement.

J. M. Dixon.

Gospel Advocate, March 23, 1916, page 298.

Matthews, Martha A. Smith

Martha A. Smith Matthews was born on October 27, 1839, and died on June 11, 1921. She was married to S. E. Matthews in April, 1859. To this union ten children were born, one of which died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her death many friends and relatives and nine children who are all exceptionally fine, moral, upright citizens, of whom any parent might well be proud. She obeyed the gospel in early life, being baptized at the age of fourteen by Brother James A. Holmes, at Mason's Grove. The congregation moved to Gadsden, Tenn., where she retained her membership until death. She was a faithful Christian throughout her entire life and died in the triumph of a living faith. Brother Howell, of Jackson, Tenn., quoted Prov. 31:10-31 and applied it to her, speaking words of comfort to the bereaved, after which her body was laid to rest. "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."

Matthew C. Cayce.

Gospel Advocate, August 18, 1921, page 796.

Matthews, Nannie Louise

Nannie Louise, daughter of William and Mary Elizabeth Hart, was born in Middle Tennessee, November 13, 1848; died, February 9, 1932. She obeyed her Savior in innocent girlhood and lived with him as her guide through life. She was married to Robert Samuel Matthews on October 30, 1866. To this union twelve children were born. Her husband and six children preceded her across the river of death. She leaves six children, twenty-three grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren, and three sisters. I hope those who have not put their trust in their Creator will do so soon, and that we will all meet again where there are no more partings. Ma was loyal to the teaching of the Bible; and if she was not at church on the fist day of the week, you would either find her at home or ministering to some one sick in the neighborhood. She was known for her untiring, tender watch care over the suffering. I never knew her to deny those who came to her for aid in their homes in times of sickness or death; and she liked to visit her neighbors, too. It seemed that every body was always glad to see her. She has bravely fought life's battle; her labors are ended; she is with us no more, but her memory will always linger with us. My prayer is that we will imitate her. She was with me when she died, in the old home. My neighbors never failed to aid me. I am so grateful for all the kindness shown and the tender words of sympathy. Dr. F. C. James, her physician, made a talk at the home, H. W. Reeves led in prayer (both members of the congregation where she worshiped), after which her remains were laid to rest in the family graveyard.

Susan Frances Matthews Elkins.

Gospel Advocate, April 14, 1932, page 478.

Matthews, R. S.

R. S. Matthews was born on January 20, 1839, and departed this life on February 6, 1921. He was married to Nannie L. Hart in January, 1866. To this union twelve children were born, six of whom survive himthree boys and three girls. Five of them are members of the church of Christ. Brother Matthews was reared by Methodist parents and lived a consistent Methodist till late in life. He erected a family alter early in married life and had family prayers, morning and evening, for many years. He reared an eminently respectable and reliable family. He went through the Civil War; he was in all the important battles fought by Robert E. Lee, and received many wounds. He attributed the saving of his life in one battle to the fact that his Bible was in his breast pocket and received a ball that otherwise would have entered his body. About a year ago he became dissatisfied with his baptism and was immersed and joined the First Christian Church at Jackson, Tenn. He died at the home of his devoted son, R. L. Matthews, after all had been done by tender hands and devoted hearts that could be done.

Gospel Advocate, April 28, 1921, page 410.

Mattox, Mildred Grace

Mildred Grace Formby Mattox, 83, of Wilmington, N. C., died Dec. 26, 1988, in her home. She was married to F. W. Mattox, founding president of Lubbock Christian University.

Services were conducted Dec. 28 at Pine Valley Church of Christ with Mark Claypool, minister, officiating. Burial was at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

She is survived by her husband; a son, William Joseph, of Atlanta; a daughter, Patty Bryant, of Saugas, California; a brother, Tom Formby, of Searcy, Ark.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Gospel Advocate, April, 1989, page 47.

Mauney, Ceph.

On May 23, 1930, death claimed one of our best citizens, as well as one of our best Christians, when Brother Ceph. Mauney had to yield to his sinful sting; but we believe it was only to awake on the farther shore, victorious through Christ Jesus our Lord. Brother Mauncy came to Tippah County, Miss., from Gaston County, N. C., in the early settling days. He was later married to Miss Elizabeth Neal, from the same place. To them were born seven childrenfour boys and three girlsall now living but one. Brother Mauney was born in 1849. He obeyed the gospel in 1895, being baptized by Brother Walter O. Srygley, of Wenasoga, Miss. He lived a good, Christian life, and we feel it a great loss to give up one whose life has been a good example to follow. He was firm, quiet, and unassuming. He had a host of friends, many of whom visited his bedside seeking to do him some favor to cheer him in his last hours. Brother D. Ellis Walker conducted funeral services and made a beautiful talk which we know was very much appreciated by his relatives and many friends. Let us hope to meet again where there will be no more sad good-byes. To his children we extend deepest sympathy. Lord, help us to so live that we shall hear thy sweet "Well done" when we shall embark for the eternal shore.

C. H. Cranford.

Gospel Advocate, June 12, 1930, page 570.

Maude, Lucy Jones

Mrs. Lucy Jones Maude was born at Russellville, Ala., on January 1, 1835, and died on December 11, 1914. She was born into the family of God in early life, and, so far as available testimony is concerned, lived a consistent Christian life until she was called to go the "way of all the earth." Sister Maude was formerly Miss Lucy D. Jones, and was married to Joseph Maude in early womanhood, but had been a widow for several years. No children were born to this union. Her nearest relatives now living are four niecesMrs. C. E. Wilson and Mrs. T. S. Jones, of Russellville, Ala.; Mrs. Wallace Dellafield, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. W. E. Fallon, of Memphis, Tenn.; and two nephewsRichard Hanenkan, of Memphis, Tenn., and Dr. J. A. Trimble, of Nashville, Tenn. It was my pleasure to know her for the past four years, during the greater part of which time she was an invalid, having suffered a stroke of paralysis something over three years ago, from which she never recovered. Her death in a good old age reminds us of the going down of the sun after a long and glorious day, and we feel sure that the blessed influence of her godly life will live through many years. Our living faith in the risen Lord and our faith and confidence in her make us feel sure she is not lost to us, but simply gone before.

L. S. Lancaster.

Gospel Advocate, April 15, 1915, page 370.

Maupen, James S.

On April 22, 1918, I was called to Manchester, Tenn., to conduct the funeral of Brother James S. Maupen, whose life reached much beyond that allotted to man. He was born on April 15, 1826, and died on April 21, 1918aged ninety-two years and six days. He was a man of vigorous constitution and, until feebleness from age came on, was blessed with the best of health. I had known him for many years, and from the beginning of our acquaintance had the highest conception of his honor and integrity as a man. In deportment, he always acted the gentleman. In his young manhood he united with the Missionary Baptist Church, but some twenty years ago he united with the church of Christ at Lynchburg, Tenn. He was always firm in the faith, but quiet. The current of his religious life flowed on smoothly life the majestic river, not like the turbulent, noisy brook. He leaves a widow, Sister Rice Maupen, who deserves to have a place in the ranks of the faithful women because of the faithfulness with which she cared for him in his enfeebled condition. A generation of a noble type of men has about passed away. May the new generations coming on be as true to duty as they were.

J. D. Floyd.

Gospel Advocate, June 20, 1918, page 592.

Maupin, Caroline

Sister Caroline Maupin was called from the walks of life on November 29, 1910, aged seventy-four years. She obeyed the gospel twenty-five years ago, and was ever afterwards faithful in the performance of her Christian duties and rejoiced in the hope of eternal life. Funeral services were conducted at the Reid Avenue church of Christ, Nashville, Tenn., by Brother J. N. Erwin; interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery in the presence of many sorrowing friends. She left one son and four grandchildren to mourn her death. The son recently became a member of the church of Christ at Shelbyville, Tenn. She is greatly missed, but her Christian influence will be long felt by all who came in contact with her. "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."

Sam D. Erwin.

Gospel Advocate, January 19, 1911, page 84.

Maury, Charles

Charles Maury was born May 21, 1808; died at the residence of his nephew, Matt. Maury, six miles south of Franklin, Tenn., on the Carter Creek road, Wednesday, September 23, at 9:30 P.M. He was the last to die of a large family of brothers and sisters. His father emigrated from Virginia in 1811, and settled in Williamson County, where he reared a family of five boys and four girls. The family has always been greatly respected. While all the brothers proved to be men worthy of honorable mention, one rose to eminent distinction. Commodore M. F. Maury has left his impress on the world as a man of scientific worth. Charles Maury died at the good, ripe old age of eighty-eight years. He was never married, and leaves neither widow nor children to mourn their loss. However, his remains were followed to the grave by numerous relatives and friends, who buried him in the old family graveyard, a short distance from the door of the house in which his father lived, and where he spent his boyhood days. For a number of years he has been a Christian, holding his membership in the congregation at Hillsboro Church. When the infirmities of age would permit, his place in the assembly of the saints he filled on the Lord's day. He was afflicted with no long, lingering sickness. His death was unexpected, even by his relatives in the household where he lived. A short while only before his death he was out on the gallery for a drink of water. Returning into the room, he lay down and dieddied, as we trust, in the Lord, and therefore a blessed death. The Lord called, and Charles Maury answered; and he shall stand in his lot at the end of the days.

James E. Scobey.

Gospel Advocate, October 8, 1896, page 653.

Maxey, Luther P.

Luther P. Maxey, son of William H. and Elizabeth Maxey, was born July 15, 1876, at Tompkinsville, Ky.; died May 17, 1941, at Crawfordsville, Ind. He grew to manhood and attended the public schools at Tompkinsville. Later he studied pharmacy, and followed that profession for a number of years. He was married to Ella Wood, October 22, 1899. In 1915 he became a member of the church of Christ, and remained a faithful member until the time of his death. Since 1933 he had made his home at Crawfordsville. There he was faithful and active in the work of the church. His genial disposition and friendly hospitality made many friends for him. Brethren and friends feel their loss in his departure. Sincere sympathy and the comfort of the hope of Christ are extended to his wife. Besides his wife he is survived by two sisters, three half brothers, nieces, and nephews. The writer spoke the last words.

S. J. Lovett., Danville, Ill.

Gospel Advocate, June 5, 1941, page 550.

Maxwell, Annie Ratton

After five days of suffering, Sister Annie Ratton Maxwell sweetly fell asleep in Jesus at 1 o'clock P.M., on January 19, 1899. She was born on March 24, 1878, in Collin County, Texas; was married to Mr. W. S. Maxwell on October 30, 1895. She had been a member of the church of Christ at McKinney about five years, and had lived in Weston about three years. She lived a consistent Christian from the time of conversion until the angel of death claimed her for its own. She leaves a husband, child, brother, sister, and a host of friends to mourn her death. She was willing to go. He talk, just before she died, as she shook hands with relatives and friends, bidding them good-by, was the most affecting that has been witnessed in Weston for many years.

A. W. Runnion., Weston, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, March 16, 1899, page 170.

Maxwell, Burr

Funeral services for Burr Maxwell, 78, Route 1, Livingston, Tenn., were conducted May 26 from the Hilham church of Christ. Wallace Hawkins and Robert Boles officiated. Burial was in the Hilham Cemetery.

Brother Maxwell died May 24 in the Overton County Nursing Home following an extended illness. He was a native of Overton County and the Hilham community. He was a member and former elder of the Hilham church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emily Pigg Maxwell; a son, Ray Maxwell of Hilham; a daughter, Mrs. Zui McCormick, Livingston, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Essie Dickerson and Mrs. Stella Vance; two brothers, J. P. Maxwell and Albert Maxwell, both of Hilham; and seven grandchildren.

Indeed "a prince in Israel has fallen." A large crowd attended his funeral. Many of these were life-time friends.

In The Anchor That Holds, biography of B. C. Goodpasture, page 32, Brother Choate makes the following statement about Brother Maxwell: "His special friend and playmate was Burr Maxwell who still lives near the old site." In The Anchor that Holds Brother Maxwell relates many of the early school experiences of him and Brother Goodpasture.

Wallace Hawkins.

Gospel Advocate, June 21, 1973, page 403.

Maxwell, Ernest

Ernest Maxwell, 78, retired San Antonio surgeon, died Dec. 31, 1988.

Maxwell had served as a member of Abilene Christian University's National Development Council since 1963.

Maxwell attended ACU and graduated from the University of Texas and the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston. He served as a colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Auxiliary Surgical Hospital during World War II. He was a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, the Texas Medical Association, and the Bexar County Medical Association.

Services were Jan. 3 at Sunset Ridge Church of Christ where Maxwell was a member and former elder. He was buried in Leakey, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred, of San Antonio; a son, Ernest Jr., of Corpus Christi; and two grandsons.

Gospel Advocate, April, 1989, page 47.

Maxwell, James Porter

Our once happy home has been made sad and lonely by the death of my dear husband, James Porter Maxwell, who departed this life on October 7, 1917. He was born on October 23, 1874, and was married to Martha Ada Wray on December 18, 1898. To this union six children were born. One died in infancy, leaving three boys and two girls. He leaves a father, three brothers, seven sisters, and a wide circle of friends to mourn his loss. He obeyed the gospel, under the preaching of Brother J. W. Shepherd, in 1897, and lived a consecrated, Christian life. He was ever ready to defend the truth in Christ Jesus. He was a good husband, a good father, a good neighbor, and, best of all, a good Christian. He had been a leader in the church at Patterson for sixteen years. Our home has always been the preachers' home; he always enjoyed having them with us. The church here has lost the only member that would take the lead in the Lord's-day worship. The Bible says that "all things work together for good to them that love God." ButO!how sad to think I will have to tread the pathway alone, with no loved companion to help me battle through the trials and troubles of this life! How sad to realize I can never see his face and hear his voice again in this life! But I pray that the Lord will bless us, and that he may help me to bring up my children in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord," so that some sweet day we can be a united family again in that "beautiful home of the soul," where there is no sickness, sorrow, death, and no sad farewells, but pleasure and happiness for evermore.

Ada Maxwell.

Gospel Advocate, April 11, 1918, page 355.

Maxwell, Mary

Mary Maxwell, wife of Robert Maxwell, was born on September 20, 1839, and died on October 12, 1912. She became religious early in life; but when the church house known as "Hill's Chapel" was built (I think it was at the first meeting at that place in 1878), she united with the church of Christ, living and worshiping there until death stopped her part of the work and worship. I am told by the family that she was always zealous for the Master's cause and ever grieved when she could not assemble with the saints. There was a short service conducted by the writer at the old home, attended by many of her brethren, relatives, friends, and neighbors, and her body was lowered beneath the sod in the yard of the old homestead where she had lived so long, and her spirit, we hope, returned to God who gave it. My prayer is that the family, especially her children that are out of Christ, may obey the Lord and meet her in the better and brighter home beyond the reach of sad partings, pains, sorrow, and death.

W. G. White.

Gospel Advocate, November 13, 1913, page 1108.

May, Alfred M.

The church in Manchester, Tenn., mourns the loss by death of one of its most highly-respected and beloved members, Alfred M. May, seventy-two. The end came for him on Monday night, October 16, in Protestant Hospital, in Nashville, Tenn. Brother May has not had good health for some time, but had carried on his work until three or four weeks before the end came. He was a prominent banker and successful business man, having been engaged in the lumber business for many years, and was good counsel in all business affairs of the church. He was a deacon and a valuable asset to the church. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. David King, of this city. To them we extend our heartfelt sympathy.

Thomas J. Wagner., Manchester, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, November 23, 1944, page 775.

May, Mrs. B. J.

Sister B. J. May was born in Hardin County, Tenn., February 13, 1870, and died at Cairo, Crockett County, Tenn., January 9, 1928. She was married to Brother May on July 28, 1895. She obeyed the gospel in August, 1896, and lived faithful until death. She was a faithful wife and mother and a good neighbor. She was true to God and his word and exalted the religion of Christ in her daily life and character. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, the church and the community; but their loss, no doubt, will be her eternal gain. While we cannot bring her back to earth, we do believe that we will meet her again in the "sweet by and by," if we follow Christ to the end of the way. The writer conducted the funeral.

L. L. Brigance.

Gospel Advocate, February 9, 1928, page 142.

May, J. B.

J. B. May was born in 1857; died in 1941. R. P. Meeks baptized him in 1887, and he lived a faithful Christian life. He left the following children to mourn his passing: Mrs. George Shelby, Brownsville, Tenn.; Ehon May and Mrs. Herbert Ramsey, both of Alamo, Tenn. He also leaves one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. His funeral was preached by the writer, and he was laid to rest in the Cairo Cemetery, near his home, where he had lived since 1916. He was among the first men I ever knew. My father and he were bosom friends at old Yorkville, Tenn., for many years. Brother May was a man who loved simplicity, worked hard, loved his family, and treated all his business associates honestly. He always loved to hear the gospel preached, and encouraged all young preachers. He was liberal in his church work, sometimes giving more than he could really spare safely. In the death of Brother May the church loses one of its most ardent supporters and the family a loving and devoted father. He was a good Christian man, and this is the greatest compliment one can pass on any person. May the Lord bless all those who were near and dear to him in the flesh, is my prayer.

W. Claude Hall., Henderson, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, May 22, 1941, page 503.

May, Lizzie

It is with sadness that I write of the death of Sister Lizzie May, wife of Will May. She was the daughter of H. C. and C. C. Bastin. She was born on March 12, 1883; obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother R. T. Sisco in 1894; and was married on April 2, 1899. About four years ago the family moved to St. Louis, Mo. After a brief illness, on February 17, 1907, death came to relieve her, and her spirit returned to God who gave it. Her body was brought back to Tennessee and laid to rest in the Downey graveyard, two miles north of Hohenwald. She leaves an affectionate husband, two children, a mother, and two sisters to mourn her departure. It is sad indeed to give her up, but God knows best. All of the troubles, trails, pains, and heartaches of this life are over with her. I would say to the bereaved ones: Live as God would have you live. What a grand reunion there will be when we meet loved ones in the paradise of God, where sorrows, sighings, and sad partings cannot come, but where all will be joy, peace, and happiness throughout eternity!

R. R. Brown., Hohenwald, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, September 12, 1907, page 586.

May, Mary (Barnette)

Mary (Barnette) May was born on August 25, 1849, and died on February 20, 1925, living to the age of seventy-five years and a few months. We feel that she was truly "a sheaf ripe and ready for the garner." She was baptized in the summer of 1891 by J. L. Haddock. She was the mother of six childrenfive girls and one boy. Two girls died in childhood. Three girls, the son, and eleven grandchildren are living. The children are all members of the church. The husband and father, J. J. May, died on February 15, 1905. The son and his family have cared for mother and the oldest sister, who has been a cripple since childhood. I never knew a better Christian family. They all love one another, and were so good and kind to their parents. Mother was confined to her bed for about eight months; but neither children nor grandchildren ever seemed to tire, but were ever ready to do anything for "Ma" and "Grandma." Brother Hassell spoke words of comfort to the bereaved relatives and a host of friends, after which she was laid to rest beside her husband in the Bell Chapel Cemetery, in Gibson County, Tenn. May we all live a true Christian life, as she did, and meet her beyond this vale of tears.

A Sister.

Gospel Advocate, April 30, 1925, page 431.

Mayberry, Martha Emily

Martha Emily Mayberry, daughter of James and Lucinda Proffitt, was born on July 10, 1853; was married to Henry J. Mayberry on December 2, 1869; and died on October 28, 1924. Early in life she obeyed the gospel of Christ, being baptized by Brother William Kuykendall in April, 1873. She was a faithful and active Christian until death called her hence. She gave more than a half century of service to the cause of the Master. She was loved and respected by her neighbors, and her friends were numbered by her acquaintances. She loved her husband and children, and they were devoted to her. I have often thought that hers and Brother Mayberry's wedded life was one of the most perfect unions I have ever known. She was married in her seventeenth year, and her husband was only one year older. To them were born nine children, two of whom died in infancy, while sevenfour sons and three daughtersreached manhood and womanhood and survive her, all of whom are Christians. In her death the writer loses his oldest sister, but, with her husband and children, can say that we do not mourn her death without hope, for it is written, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord," and we have abundant evidence that she has fallen asleep in Jesus.

S. Houston Proffitt.

Gospel Advocate, April 16, 1925, page 377.

Mayhall, Martha Oden

Sister Mayhall's maiden name was "Martha Oden," daughter of Elias and Mary Oden, one among the oldest readers of the dear old Gospel Advocate. She was born in Alabama on November 18, 1850; was married to G. W. Mayhall on December 9, 1877; obeyed the gospel in her twelfth year; and died on February 19, 1910. She was the mother of five children, four of whom passed over the river of death while they were only infants. She leaves one daughter and a husband to mourn her loss. She was of a family of twelve. Only a few years back seven of them were living; now only two of them are leftone, a brother, A. A. Oden, in Hartselle, Ala., and a sister in Seattle, Wash. She was my mother's sister. We were left without a mother to guide us when quite young, and always went to her for comfort and advice. She was a true and faithful Christian. She was obedient to her parents, was loving and faithful to her husband, and was everything to her daughter. She told her not to weep, but to read her Bible. She seemed to realize her condition and said many times during her sickness that she could not see why she could not get well; but she said she was ready to go, that there was nothing in her way. Her husband and daughter obeyed the gospel a few years ago under the preaching of Brother Hinds. After willing minds, faithful hearts, and ready hands had done all they could, and the doctor's skill had failed, she fell asleep in Jesus. Funeral services were conducted at her home in Denning, Ark., by Brother Peters, and a large number of friends and loved ones met to pay their last respects to one loved by all.

(Mrs.) Edna Hunt.

Gospel Advocate, March 24, 1910, page 375.

Maynard, Kenneth D.

Kenneth D. Maynard, 74, died Dec. 26, 1988, of congestive heart failure after a long illness.

Maynard attended Freed-Hardeman College and was a member of the Advisory Board of F-HC. He was a minister of the gospel for 41 years. He then went to Tennessee Children's Home as resident manager and served as an elder of the Spring Hill Church of Christ.

His love for children brought him to Sowega Youth Home in Sylvester, where he served as superintendent for eight years before returning to Tennessee Children's Home as superintendent for two years until his retirement.

Funeral services were Dec. 28 at Banks Funeral Chapel in Sylvester, Ga., by John Stewart, minister of the Sylvester Church of Christ, and Jim Shadwick, minister of the Dawson Road Church of Christ in Albany, Ga.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, the former Kathleen Henning; one daughter, Mignon Fields, of Atlanta; one son, Gregory, of Sylvester, Ga.; and three grandchildren.

Gospel Advocate, April, 1989, page 47.

Mays, J. T.

Brother J. T. Mays was born in Cheatham County, Tenn., on October 9, 1863, and died in Dickson, Tenn., on March 26, 1903. Brother Mays had been a member of the body of Christ for about fourteen years, and was identified with the church at Dickson at the time of his death, having come here from Kingston Springs about nineteen months ago. He was an honest, industrious, Christian gentleman. He leaves a wife, a mother, and several brothers and sisters to mourn their loss. To the bereaved I would say: There is hope of meeting him in a brighter world than this if we will but lay hold of the "life line"Christ. His remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground at Pasquo, Davidson County, Tenn. I conducted the funeral services.

A. S. Derryberry.

Gospel Advocate, April 30, 1903, page 284.

Mays, Jerry

Funeral services for Dr. Jerry Mays, 42, of 322 Forest Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas, were held Saturday afternoon, July 14, in the church of Christ building in Lake Jackson. Dr. Mays passed away Friday morning after a sudden heart attack at his home.

Dr. Mays, his wife Shirley, and their two children, Steven and Sandra, answered the urgent call in January of 1963 to go to Chimala, Tanzania, to help in the construction of a hospital to offer medical services to those who had known only the witch doctor. The kind nature of Dr. Mays, with his dedication to medicine and his commitment to Christ, made him an ideal worker in this field. Dr. Mays continued to have a keen interest in this work and was serving as Chairman of the Trustees, who hold control on the property, at the time of his death. In September of 1972 Dr. Mays made a survey trip at which time he made arrangements with the Minister of Health of Tanzania for the government to furnish a medical doctor since we no longer had an American doctor on the scene.

Dr. Mays, who had formerly served as an elder in the Lake Jackson church, with his wife, Shirley, have had a keen interest in mission work and have been actively involved in several campaigns. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ann; two sons, Steven L. and Jon Stanley; a daughter, Sandra Michelle; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Farenthold; and a brother James E. Mays.

Dr. Mays' family requested that memorials be made to the Chimala Mission of Tanzania in lieu of other remembrances. Such memorial gifts can be sent to Chimala Mission, P. O. Box 691, Arlington, Texas, 76010. (Picture included)

Chester M. Hill.

Gospel Advocate, August 16, 1973, page 530.

Mays, T. S.

Brother T. S. Mays, our senior elder of the Richmond congregation, has passed over the river of death, to "rest under the shade of the trees." At the time of his death he had passed his eighty-second year, fifty of which he was a soldier of the cross in the vineyard of the Master. We believe the Savior will say: "Well done, good and faithful servant." It is not our purpose to magnify his virtues, nor cover up his faults. He, like all other good men, had many virtues which we all might well strive to emulate. Brother Mays was a man of stern integrity and honorable in all his dealings with his fellow-man. To say he was faultless would be saying too much for any man. He lived a very peaceable and quiet life, and was loved and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He raised a large family of intelligent and interesting childrenten in numbersix of whom still survive him, while four are dead. All were and are members of the church. While from some cause Brother Mays was not regular to meet with the brethren every Lords' day, yet he was quite punctual to attend preaching days, and was ready to contribute of his means for the support of the gospel. He was a good man in his community, a good husband, a good father, a good neighbor, and one that heeded well the injunction of Paul in providing well for his own family. They will miss him, and the church will miss him; but we hope our loss is his gain, and that we will be reunited in the sweet by and by.

L. A. Farrar., Pleasant Grove, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, April 29, 1897, page 272.

McAbee, Amanda Johnston

No sweeter or more comforting words were ever uttered than "gone to rest," when reference is made to one's departing this life. Hence, with what rapturous prospect the Christian pilgrim, weary with the journey of life, looks to a realization of the promise: "There remaineth therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God." (Heb. 4:9.) These words, we sincerely believe, can be fitly and most truly said of Sister Amanda Johnston McAbee, who departed this life on April 13, 1926. Sister McAbee was united in marriage to Brother J. M. McAbee on October 8, 1915, and a happier union, in my judgment, was never formed. This noble Christian woman possessed the characteristics of gentleness, modesty, and all the finer elements of refinement and true culture. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and served him from girlhood to the day of her death. Her Christian life should be a rich legacy to all who knew her. Our heart's deepest sympathy goes out to the companion who so lovingly and tenderly cared for his beloved wife. May God bless and comfort him in his loneliness.

F. W. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, June 24, 1926, page 596.

McAdams, Sarah

Mrs. Sarah McAdams was born on October 23, 1847, and died on October 26, 1929, aged eighty-two years and two days. She was married to J. B. McAdams on December 6, 1863, and to this union seven children were born, all of whom preceded her to the grave, except one daughter, Mrs. Jane White. Sister McAdams was noted for her good deeds to others and her faithfulness to her family. She was baptized into the body of Christ about eight years ago by Brother Walter L. Karnes and remained steadfast until death. The funeral was conducted by the writer on Sunday, October 27, in the presence of a host of relatives and friends, at the church of Christ at Portland, Tenn. The body was laid away in the Portland cemetery. "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." (Rev. 14:13.)

J. E. Bacigalupo.

Gospel Advocate, December 5, 1929, page 1170.

McAdams, William Pleasant

Dr. William Pleasant McAdams, aged forty-seven years, died, March 4, at an Enid (Okla.) hospital, after an illness of only a few days, due to pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted by Brother Fielder at Monette, Ark., March 6, at the home of the parents, and the burial was in the city cemetery there. Dr. McAdams was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McAdams of Monette. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee Medical School, of the class of 1912, and had practiced his profession more than twenty years in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, having been located at Aline, Okla., near Enid, for the past three years. He was known to thousands of people. He was congenial, kind, and merciful in an unusual degree. No man ever practiced his noble profession more conscientiously, and few with more success. No sufferer was ever turned away by this man. He never questioned one's ability to pay, but invariably responded because of an innate desire to relieve suffering, thus serving his fellow man and God. His grief over the death of a patient was genuine, and he could never bring himself, if ever he tried, to regard suffering as an abstract problem, in which he had no personal interest, as do some physicians. He always felt that a sufferer's welfare rested solely upon him and his ministrations. When he failed, he always felt that possibly he had mistakenly diagnosed the disease or had not used the proper treatment; that possibly the loss might have been averted by another method. Dr. McAdams accumulated little of this world's wealth. His account books speak far more eloquently than words. He considered ministering to the suffering his greatest privilege, as well as duty, and his skill and knowledge were exercised for the good of his fellow man, and he was generous to a fault. His means were never denied the needy, and he aided many unfortunates. "Doctor Will," as he was affectionately known to thousands, is gone. It is the inexorable law of nature that man shall die. But he lives in the lives of hundreds, in the memory of thousands, and in the love and affection of his family. He is resting now, after a useful life which came to an untimely end. His widow and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McAdams, Monette, Ark., survive; also two children and one brother, Dr. H. H. McAdams, Jonesboro, Ark., and a number of nephews and nieces.

Shelby Dunavant.

Gospel Advocate, June 8, 1933, page 551.

McAfee, Leanna Melinda

Our dear sister, Leanna Melinda McAfee, was born Sept. 23, 1820, and departed this life Nov. 23, 1895. She was a faithful member of the church of Christ at Old Antioch, Maury County, Tenn., and walked life's way with a touching devotion and precious love to those who call her mother. When we speak of the departure of such sainted mothers, we dislike to speak of them as dead, but "asleep," "at rest." Lives so full of usefulness and unselfish toil and devotion to the cause of Christ must bring a sweet rest at its close.

J. H. Morton., Berlin, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, April 2, 1896, page 215.

McAfee, W. W.

Died, July 26, 1895, Brother W. W. McAfee, of Hamburg, Tenn. Brother McAfee was a zealous worker in a private way for the old landmarks of God's word. He loved the Gospel Advocate, and not only read it himself, but carried it with him in his work to read to others, and to give to others. I know of a number of persons who by this work of his now claim the light and liberty of the gospel. He had his share of enemies like all other men who cannot be moved by the innovations of this age. But his work is done, and God's blessed promises for that eternity beyond are sure and steadfast. He leaves a wife and several children, but God will be their comfort, strength, and redeemer if they will but live his truth.

A. Q. Kendrick.

Gospel Advocate, October 10, 1895, page 654.

McAlister, Allen Wallace

Allen Wallace McAlister, son of J. W. B. and Sara McAlister, was born at Lobeville, Perry County, Tenn., July 16, 1888, and died suddenly at 9:50 P.M., July 4, 1952, in a hospital in Waycross, Ga. Brother McAlister obeyed the gospel at Cothams Chapel, near Sugar Tree, Tenn., at an early age. All of his life he was active in the work of the Lord. He assisted in the establishment of several congregations, helping young churches at Calvert City, Ky., Loneoak, Ky., and Mulberry, Fla. He attended all services of his home church and special services conducted by other congregations. At the time of his death he was in Waycross, Ga., visiting his two sons and giving encouragement to that new congregation. He was at Bible study Thursday night before he passed away Friday. All preachers of the gospel received encouragement from him and they were mentioned in his prayers. Truly a soldier of the cross has fallen, faithful to him who was his captain. The Lake Wire Church mourns his death because we loved him and he loved us. He is survived by his wife, Goldie F. Farthing McAlister, to whom he was married at Loneoak, Ky., February 8, 1914; two sons, Robert and Allen, of Waycross, Ga.; one daughter, Martha, of Lakeland, Fla.; four grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Dickey, Paducah, Ky.; Mrs. Johnnie Spencer, Sugar Tree, Tenn.; Mrs. Bernice Lennox, Tampa, Fla.; and one brother, William McAlister, Detroit, Mich.

Thomas G. Butler.

Gospel Advocate, October 9, 1952, page 661.

McAlister, Hugh

Hugh McAlister, son of J. W. McAlister, departed this life on April 13, 1919, leaving a wife and three children to fight the battles of life without the strong arm of husband and father on which to lean. Hugh was an exceptionally fine young man, a faithful husband, devoted father, and a consecrated member of the church of Christ. He was song leader in the Wells Hill congregation, of Lincoln County, Tenn., and is greatly missed by that church. The death of this young man, at the age of thirty, touches me deeply, not only because of his wife and children and his service to the church, but also because he was the son of J. W. McAlister, my life-long friend. Billie McAlister and I were boys together, and for many years have been fighting side by side in the ranks of Prince Immanuel. My heart goes out to this man of God and his blessed companion in the loss of their son, of whom they were justly proud. But such are the trials and sorrows of this life, which will fit and train us for better things on the other side, if we accept them in the right spirit. May God's richest blessings rest upon Hugh's sorrowing wife and orphaned children.

F. W. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, September 25, 1919, page 950.

McAlister, John Ray

John Ray McAlister, thirty-four years old, died of intestinal obstruction, on September 14, 1920, at the hospital in Fayetteville, Tenn. He was the son of W. J. and Tabitha McAlister, and left a wife and eight children. He had been a faithful member of the church at Wells Hill for a number of years, and was regarded as one of the most useful members of that body. He was a good man, an upright citizen, a true and devoted husband and father. May the Heavenly Father protect and preserve his wife and children through life.

T. C. Little.

Gospel Advocate, October 21, 1920, page 1034.

McAlister, Mamie Ozella

Mamie Ozella, daughter of R. D. and Sallie Tatum, was born on May 20, 1864, and died on January 6, 1911, of tuberculosis. She obeyed the gospel in her sixteenth year and lived a consistent Christian until death. She was baptized by Brother W. F. Todd at Riggs' Cross Roads, Williamson County, Tenn. She was married to Brother M. G. McAlister on December 10, 1889. She is survived by her husband, father, two brothers, and three sisters. Sister McAlister was an invalid for twenty years, but bore her suffering with patience, only saying: "The Lord is not done with me yet." On December 25, 1904, she presented to her husband a Bible, with the following quotation written on a fly leaf, which shows how firmly she was grounded in the word of the Lord; "Lovingly presented to Mr. M. G. McAlister, by his devoted wife, Mamie; and she hopes that he may daily dig deeper and deeper into its vast rich mines of hidden treasures, and that he may view its jewels not only intellectually, but may they sink into his heart and become so imbedded in its depths as to transform him into a living epistle of his divine Master." Funeral services were conducted by Brother George Bethurum and the writer. I had known Sister McAlister for a number of years, and I am fully persuaded that she lived and died in the hope of Israel's God. It is a blessed thought to the afflicted child of God, as was our sister, that the body of the saint, at the resurrection, will be firm and strongthat "it will be raised in power."

C. E. W. Dorris.

Gospel Advocate, February 23, 1911, page 246.

McAllister, Milton Green

Milton Green McAllister was born on May 1, 1857, and died on March 14, 1926. He was not long ill. He did not linger or suffer, but was called home in the height of a life of Christian service. Next to his faithful wife and aged father, perhaps none of those who survive him mourn his loss more than does his aunt, Sister Mattie Ketch, now in her ninetieth year. She was partially responsible for his early training and implanted in his heart many of the Christian principles that were reflected in his Christian life, and she was, until the day of his death, the object of his filial devotion. Brother McAllister was baptized at a tender age by E. G. Sewell and spent the major portion of his life in the church. His last years were spent in the Pilcher Avenue congregation, of Nashville, Tenn., where he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the membership. His example and leadership was a factor in the growth and good works of this congregation. He was not only faithful in the worship and in teaching the gospel to the lost, but kept himself busy caring for the needy, administering to the poor, and serving humanity in a practical Christian way. In a quiet and unassuming manner he preformed his Christian duties and led an exemplary life as a citizen. He was loved by his brethren and had "a good report of them that are without." He was clean in thought and speech and Christian in character. The memory of his life in the home, the church, and the community is a rich heritage to his friends and loved ones, who "sorrow not, even as the rest who have no hope."

J. E. Acuff.

Gospel Advocate, August 19, 1926, page 785.

McAteer, Sarah J.

Sarah J. McAteer, wife of W. E. McAteer, was born Oct. 10, 1830, was married Sept. 28, 1859, died June 20, 1891. Sister McAteer obeyed the gospel at Wilson Hill, Marshall county, Tenn., under the preaching of old Bro. W. T. Lee in 1867. She lived a Christian life, was loved and respected by all who knew her, and her friends and brethren and connection are numerous. She had been a sufferer for many long years, being of a weak constitution, but she bore her sufferings patiently and willing to meet her last foedeath. She passed down into the valley of the shadow of death quietly and calmly. Could say grave where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? She is missed by allbut our loss is her gain. She could by the eye of faith look out to that beautiful home spoken of by our Savior. "In my Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." She gave all an affectionate farewell, and left a kiss upon her dear faithful husband, daughter, and son's lips, with a fervent prayer and words of encouragement to meet her in that far off home of the soul, where the ties so tender and dear are never to be broken. Yes one of the dearest ties on earth are broken, when mother, the golden link in our homes, is taken from our embrace. But heaven is near us all when we think of the crown placed upon the worthy head. Yes, while we miss thee here, and sorrow, we sorrow not as those who have no hope. We hope to meet thee again dear sister.

W. H. Dixon.

Gospel Advocate, December 3, 1891, page 765.

McAteer, W. E.

W. E. McAteer died as a Christian at his home, near Lewisburg, Tenn., May 29. He had been a member of the Church of God for a long time. During all the latter years of his life, including some time before he became a member of the church, he took unusual pains to learn the truth as contained in the Lord's word. He has been for many years a reader of the Advocate, has bought and read many books to aid him in the study of the Bible, and as a result, Brother McAteer saw the truth so clearly that he thought everybody else ought to see it as soon as presented, and almost thought there was something wrong in them if they did not. In his quiet, modest, and humble way he did much good in his community. As a citizen, a member of the church, a husband, and a father, he will be greatly missed. A very large assembly of his neighbors were at the funeral to show their respect for his memory. Let his family, and all others that wish to meet him a better home, serve the Lord faithfully. We mourn his loss, but weep not as those who have no hope.

K. M. D., Cochran, Marshall county, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, July 27, 1893, page 477.

McBride, Martha Louise Crutcher

Mrs. Martha Louise Crutcher McBride passed quietly from this life August 23, 1968 at the age of sixty-six years. She was born, reared, and spent her entire life in Marshall County, Tennessee with most of it being spent in Lewisburg. At an early age she obeyed the gospel and had the privilege of being reared by consecrated parents. Her life revolved around the Lord and his church. Many years ago her father was an elder of the Church Street church in Lewisburg, a position which her husband, R. L. McBride, Jr. has held for the past twenty-five years. Sister McBride was very active in the church and taught a Sunday school class for many years. She was a Christian woman bound by a personal attachment to a known and trusted Redeemer. She possessed a spiritual reservoir from which she could draw when unpleasantness came and when life seemed to be unreasonable.

She was a good woman who sounded no trumpets, made no noise, and called no attention to her doings. She was blessed with a beneficent spirit that manifested itself in compassion toward the unfortunate and charity toward the impoverished. She was an extremely energetic person with a cheerful disposition. The unselfishness, the generosity, the quiet, unconscious power, the purity of thought, speech and life attracted others to Louise McBride and won for her a place in their hearts. Her best and truest eulogy is that she had a vigorous intellect, sustained by lofty purposes, and based upon an honest and feeling heart. In her passing we have sustained a great loss. Her memory will be cherished by all with enduring affection. She leaves her husband R. L. McBride, Jr., two daughters, Mrs. George Barrett of Nashville, Tenn. and Mrs. R. V. Loftin of Houston, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Bills of Lewisburg, and four grandchildren.

The funeral service was conducted by this writer on August 24 with interment in Lone Oak Cemetery.

William P. Smotherman.

Gospel Advocate, September 19, 1968, page 607.

McBroom, Clark

My brother, Clark McBroom, of Readyville, Tenn., was born on September 13, 1896. He married Miss Jennie May Brag on May 30, 1915. To them were born three children. The whole family was seized with influenza. The father, mother, and baby developed pneumonia. The mother and baby recovered, but, in spite of all that could be done, the father passed into the spirit world on March 9, 1920. Thus occurred the first death in my father's home, and it truly broke our hearts. We have reason to weep over Clark's untimely death, but we have a strong hope for the eternal salvation of his soul, and we try to remember Paul's exhortation: "But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope." Brother obeyed the gospel when he was fifteen years of age, under the preaching of Brother L. B. Jones. He, like the rest of us, was not perfect in his walk with God. As a young man, he made many mistakes but committed no great sins or crimesjust the wrongs common to youth. In love and fidelity for his family he had few equals. He worked hard to provide for his family and meet his obligation. Trials and misfortunes confronted him often, but he continued honest, truthful, kind, and faithful through them all. He possessed the spirit of happiness and forgiveness in a great measure. He left this world in joy, prayer, and song. Since his marriage, five years ago, he had been growing into a noble Christian character; but because of a weakly wife and three babies to care for, he was unable to attend church every Sunday. He loved the church and attended when he could. He leaves a father and mother (Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McBroom), a wife and three babies, four sisters and two brothers, to mourn his loss and cherish his memory. The funeral was conducted by Dr. Curlee, and his body was laid to rest in Ward's Grove Cemetery to await the coming of the Lord.

J. H. McBroom.

Gospel Advocate, July 1, 1920, page 651.

McBroom, Henry

Henry McBroom was born in Cannon County, Tenn., November 24, 1858, and lived there until he was twenty-two years old, when he came to Texas and located in Ellis County. On September 2, 1884, he was married to Miss Mattie Fuston, and in 1889 they moved to Stonewall County, Texas, where he lived till the end came. He fell asleep in Jesus, September 7, 1930. He was the father of fourteen children, seven of whom preceded him in death. Seven are left to mourn his departurefour daughters and three sonstogether with his beloved wife. Father obeyed the gospel under the preaching of old Brother Jesse Sewell, I believe, at the age of thirteen, and did his best to live true to the confession he made. He was a leader in the church of Christ at New Hope, where he lived, for years. On June 22, 1924, he fell from a wagon and received an injury which left him helpless, and for six years, two months, and fifteen days he was the most patient Christian I ever knew.

J. R. McBroom.

Gospel Advocate, November 20, 1930, page 1132.

McBroom, Isaac

Brother Isaac McBroom was born on June 22, 1830, and on June 24, 1910, the spirit departed the body and left the body lifeless. He was eighty years and two days old. I had been acquainted with Brother McBroom some twenty years. I knew him while he lived at Auburn, and have been told that he put one dollar into the treasury every first day of the week. After he moved back below Woodbury he united with the New Hope congregation. He was always faithfula good, Christian gentleman. The church has lost a good member; the community, a good neighbor and a good citizen. In the death of Brother McBroom and Brother Carter I lost two good friends and brethren. I made a talk at Brother McBroom's home to the family and the brethren and sisters and friends that had gathered there to pay the last tribute of respect to Brother McBroom, after which his body was taken to the family cemetery and laid to rest. "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."

L. L. Melton.

Gospel Advocate, April 17, 1913, page 381.

McBroom, John

Brother John McBroom, a well-known member of the New Hope congregation, Cannon County, Tenn., departed this life Feb. 21, 1897. He was born in November, 1828. He was twice marriedfirst to Roxy Alexander, afterwards to Margaret Ferrell. Ten children, by his second wife, survive him. He was badly afflicted with rheumatism, and was not able to walk for many years. His business, that of a marketer, caused him much exposure to the severities of the weather, and I should judge that he seldom, if ever, flinched. I knew him well, and esteemed him very much. He was a sincere, good man, firm in his adherence to the truth, and always ready when he could to meet and worship with his brethren. At home he was hospitable, kind, and genial. He loved to study the Scriptures, and made good attainments in the knowledge of the Bible. He was active in church work as long as he could be. He has left a good name and a good example to his children and friends. May they act worthy of such a father, and strive to join him in the land where the inhabitants shall never say: "I am sick."

J. D. Eichbaum., March, 1897.

Gospel Advocate, April 15, 1897, page 231.

McBroom, Mary C.

Sister Mary C. McBroom was born on October 6, 1839, and died on August 3, 1909. She obeyed the gospel in 1870. She had been married twice. She married James Hollis on December 28, 1858, and to them three children were bornLester, Dennie, and Jimmie. The two last named departed this life some time ago. Lester, the wife of Brother A. G. Lowe, with whom Sister McBroom lived, is a true Christian, and was devoted to her mother, as a daughter and Christian should be. Sister McBroom married R. C. McBroom on April 1, 1869. They lived the Christian life together until July 25, 1897, when Brother McBroom was called to his reward. While Sister McBroom did not, of course, claim to have no faults, she had fewer than any person I know of. She was of good report even among the world and sectarians. She was a faithful member of the one body. She enjoyed the Lord's-day services and was at her post of duty when her health permitted. One of her ardent desires while on her deathbed was to be able once more to go to church; and when she saw she would never be able to go to the church house, she requested the brethren and sisters to meet with her at her home, which we did up to the time of her death. We met with her the last time to break bread just two days before she departed this life. I had known Sister McBroom over thirty years, and had been her near neighbor fifteen years. I have been in her home and studied the Bible with her. To her loved ones that still remain I would say: Why should you be burdened with grief? Let nothing hinder you in living the Christian life. Be good soldiers, fight the battles well; then, when God sees best, he will let you dwell with her forever.

J. H. Knox.

Gospel Advocate, December 2, 1909, page 1527.

McBroom, Rachel

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Another mother of Israel has passed through the gate of life. On Sunday, January 1, 1899, Aunt Rachel McBroom died at her home, Braxton, Cannon County, Tenn. Rachel A. Hope was born on May 5, 1828. She was married to Alexander McBroom on July 13, 1864. She leaves one daughter, four grandchildren, a sister, two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. Her husband preceded her to the grave several years. As a neighbor, friend, and mother, Aunt Rachel had few superiors. She obeyed the gospel of Christ when quite young, and was ever a zealous Christian. Aunt Rachel comes to the grave at a ripe old age, and her gentle spirit will be safely housed in our Father's house, "not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." The remains were interred at her family burying ground in the presence of a sorrowing concourse of relatives and friends. Her memory can never die; and although she is gone from you to-day, be faithful unto the end, and our Heavenly Father will grant you a happy reunion on the bright, eternal shore, where there is no death or separation.

Sallie Thompson., Braxton, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, March 9, 1899, page 154.

McCaghren, Henry C.

Henry C. McCaghren of Baytown, Texas, died Nov. 27, 1992, after having suffered from a stroke.

He had been a gospel preacher for more than 50 years, serving congregations in Alabama and Texas. He spent a total of 13 years at the Lakewood Church of Christ in Baytown.

In his youth, McCaghren had worked for the Katy Railroad. He retired early and preached for the remainder of his life.

During his career, he reportedly participated in 13 debates and lead meetings throughout the United States.

Funeral services were conducted at the Lakewood building Nov. 29. Memorial services were conducted at the Hawn Freeway Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas, Nov. 30.

McCaghren is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alma McCaghren; two sons, Alan and Richard McCaghren; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Caghren may be contacted at 119 Caldwell, Baytown, TX 77520.

Gospel Advocate, March, 1993, page 46.

McCain, Sallie

My aunt, Sallie McCain, was born in Davidson County, Tenn., on August 10, 1836; obeyed the gospel in early womanhood, under the preaching of Brother Holmes; and departed this life on February 19, 1909. Aunt Sallie, like the entire human family, had her faults, but in many respects was a noble woman. She was gentle and kind to all, was firm in her convictions for the right. Her home was her delight while she was keeping house; but being broken up since her husband's (my grandfather) death, about ten years ago, she was never satisfied any more, as she had no home, and longed each day more and more to keep house. She loved so much to read the Bible, go to church, and visit the sick. Aside from this, she cared but little for leaving her home or for fancy or the fleeting things of this life. She often talked of death just as she would a visit somewhere, always saying she wanted to die or be buried on Lord's day. She was the mother of four children, all boys. The youngest died an infant, the other three are all men of families. She also leaves two brothersB. F. and A. B. Prichard. But let us all wipe the tears away and listen to our Lord and Master: "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth on me shall never die." (John 11:25, 26.) So let us cherish the promise of God and strive to so live that when the summons comes to us, we, too, can have a claim on a home not made with hands, but eternal in heaven. She was laid to rest by her faithful companion, who was a minister of the gospel.

Sallie Ella Mosby.

Gospel Advocate, March 25, 1909, page 375.

McCain, Tommie May

Tommie May McCain, of East Tallassee, Ala., was born in Tallassee, July 28, 1910; died, June 20, 1940. Funeral services were conducted by Franklin Camp, with interment in Carville Cemetery. She was married to Nolan McCain in 1926. Early in life she confessed her faith in Christ, under the preaching of Floyd A. Decker, and was baptized by him in February, 1933. She was a woman of energy and character. She was deeply pious, and filled all the relations of life with dignity and honor. As a wife and friend she was kind, affectionate, and true. Her Christian character was as bright as her faith was steadfast and sublime. She loved the church, the pure word of God, and the sweet associations of kindred spirits. She endeared herself to all who knew her by her purity, uprightness, and gentleness. She was loved by all who knew her for her sweet disposition and kindly nature.

D. C. Christian.

Gospel Advocate, December 12, 1940, page 1199.

McCaleb, David R.

Brother David R. McCaleb's spirit took its flight from its earthly house on the night of Jan. 1, 1894. He was born in Orange county, N.C., July 5, 1820. Brother McCaleb became obedient to the gospel of Christ some twenty-seven years ago, under the preaching of the lamented J. W. Garrett. He was an invalid the last twenty-eight years of his life. His suffering became more intense as his age advanced, but he bore it patiently up to the last. He expressed a desire to live, but said he was prepared to die. Brother McCaleb was the father of ten children, eight of whom lived to reach mature years. He married Miss Cynthia Burgess, of Tennessee, in the year 1843, who departed this life in January, 1883. In September, 1883, he married Miss Margaret Burns, whom he leaves sorrowing with a little girl, the result of this union. "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."

C. J. Martin., Lincoln, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, April 5, 1894, page 214.

McCaleb, Emma

Mrs. Emma McCaleb was born November 30, 1867; died May 12, 1946, at her home. She was a lifelong citizen of Carroll County, Miss. Mrs. McCaleb was the wife of the late F. N. McCaleb, of the same county. She had been a member of the Old Union Church for more than twenty-five years. She was a sincere Christian, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. She leaves one son, Eunice McCaleb, and the following daughters: Mrs. S. C. McDonald, Mrs. R. A. McDonald, Mrs. Kate Chatham, Mrs. J. W. Beck, and Mrs. V. A. Watson. She was laid to rest at the Old Union Cemetery. Lee Funeral Home, in Greenwood, had charge of arrangements. The writer conducted the funeral service.

J. A. Thornton., Ruleville, Miss.

Gospel Advocate, June 6, 1946, page 550.

McCaleb, Jack

Jack McCaleb, eighty-three, of Bankston, Route 1, died July 4, 1953, having been born March 14, 1870. Brother McCaleb was baptized by Joe Halbrook when he was about thirteen years of age. I preached his funeral July 6 at Old Cleveland Church, near Bankston, assisted by G. L. Mann and Wiley Hollingsworth. Brother McCaleb had been a member of the church of Christ for more than seventy years. He was married to Miss Lula Frances Berry on March 15, 1893. Brother McCaleb was a devout Christian, one who served the Lord with great distinction. He was calm, gentle, and mild in manners, loved everybody, spoke evil of none, loved the gospel and stood for the old paths. He left behind his widow; three sons, Cleburn, Orvil, Truman, and three daughters, Mrs. M. S. Hamner, Mrs. P. W. Caraway, and Mrs. Verna Wilson, four sisters, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. We sorrow not as those who have no hope. (1 Thess. 4:13-18.)

Gus Nichols.

Gospel Advocate, October 8, 1953, page 669.

McCaleb, John T.

I was recently called to New River, Ala., to conduct funeral services over the remains of our beloved brother, John T. McCaleb, a faithful elder, a citizen of the highest type, a friend to the poor, a dutiful husband, and a supporter of the truth. He had reached the age of seventy-eight, and had spent about sixty years in the service of his Master. The highest eulogy I can pay to his memory is to say that he was a Christian. He had climbed the heights of faith, hope, and love, and now has dawned the grander day when his hope shall be realized. He was held in high esteem, and his burial took place in the presence of a large gathering of people, both white and black. May the Lord bless the living.

A. D. Dies.

Gospel Advocate, September 5, 1918, page 856.

McCaleb, Ruth Ezzell

Mrs. Ruth Ezzell McCaleb, fifty-five, one of Fayette County's most widely-known teachers and citizens, died after a short illness, on February 16, of this year. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. McCaleb went to Fayette County as the wife of the late Joe C. McCaleb. She had taught school there and in Jefferson County schools for thirty-one years. Hundreds of her former students will remember her as "Miss Ruth." She was active in civic work in her community and county, pioneering the home demonstration work for the county, was a member of the Fayette Business and Professional Women's Club, the Alabama Historical Society, the National Geographic Society and Delta Kappa Gamma. She was also selected as one of Alabama's Gracious Ladies to represent Fayette County September 17, 1953. A member of the church of Christ, she taught a Sunday school class for many years. During World War II, she received a presidential commendation for her work. Mrs. McCaleb was a writer and poet. Several of her poems have been published by "Poetry House," a publishing company in New York. Many have also been published by local and state papers. Her sister, Mrs. L. W. Grimes, of Birmingham, is planning a publication of her work. Of life Mrs. McCaleb wrote, "As we assume our work in this work-a-day world, we must realize that the world does not stop for my sorrow or your sorrow, for my disappointment or your disappointment, for my joy or your joythe world must move on. I believe the contribution we make in this moving, colorful pageant will determine the strength of America in the years to come. We must find and accept the strength of our founding fathers who made the hills and valleys ring with their songs of simple faith." Of immortality, she wrote, "I do believe in Immortality. A walk through a quiet woodland bedecked with its lower flowering shrubbery in colors that only a divine hand can paint, or one look at the starred heavens at night is evidence enough." The writer, with others assisting, conducted the funeral services at the old New River Church, near where she had made her earthly home. Her body was laid to rest in the cemetery in the church yard.

Chester Estes.

Gospel Advocate, October 7, 1954, page 798.

McCall, Florence Belle Breckenridge

Florence Belle Breckenridge was born near Newport, Ark., September 5, 1872, and died in Oklahoma City, Okla., the morning of January 5, 1954, at eighty-one years and four months of age. She was married to Robert Marion Webb, of Newport, Ark., March 16, 1890. To this union three children were born, R. O., Maggie, and J. W. Webb. Her husband died October 8, 1897. In 1899 she was married to Joe McCall, Newport, Ark. To this union were born Joe S., Frank (and his twin who died in infancyFrank died at nine years of age), Robert G., and Mary Louise. All the surviving children and their families live in Oklahoma City, except J. W., who lives at Moore, Okla., and R. O., at Lawton, Okla. Joe McCall preceded his wife in death March 20, 1948. Florence Webb early in life obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Jim Lashlee and lived a consecrated Christian life thereafter, about sixty years. She lived to see all her children obey the gospel, be trained for their respective vocations and to establish their families. Two of us (the writer and J. W. Webb have been gospel preachers many years. There are, besides the six children, seven grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted in Oklahoma City by J. D. Boren, minister of the congregation last attended by the deceased. Though Mother was ready to go, we of course were not ready to give her up. But we "sorrow not as others who have no hope," knowing "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." We are resolved to meet Mother in the beautiful home of the soul."

J. W. Webb.

Gospel Advocate, May 13, 1954, page 381.

McCall, James A.

After a short illness, James A. McCall passed on to his reward February 18, 1949. He is survived by his good wife (Mrs. Gertice Smith McCall) and four promising young sons (James, Jr., John Paul, Joe Frank, and Randolph Jackson). Brother McCall was widely known and deeply loved by many, many people. He has been a faithful minister of the gospel for about thirty years. Among the churches he and his family have served were: Polytechnic, of Fort Worth; Midland; El Paso; Las Cruces, N. M., Northside, of Fort Worth; and Grove Avenue, of San Antonio. He was serving at Grove Avenue at the time of his death. In addition to his local work, he has served many churches as an evangelist. Our dear brother came up the hard way. It was with great difficulty that he secured an education. For a large part of his school days he carried not only the work of an arduous student, but also preached regularly wherever he was invited. While doing this he earned a living by serving as a streetcar conductor in Fort Worth. It has been my good fortune to have known James McCall for more than a quarter of a century. I also know his good wife's family. She is a daughter of the late R. J. Smith, Sr. Almost two years ago I was with Brother McCall in a meeting at the Northside Church in Fort Worth. Those who make up that good congregation held him in esteem and Christian love. I shall never forget the help he was to me. The spirit of his home was, and is, heartening indeed. Truly the church has lost a faithful and zealous member, and we have lost a dear and worthy friend and brother. His family is deprived of his wise counsel and his loving devotion. All of us can thank God for his influence and for his example of loyalty to ideals of Christ. His family and friends remember that he often said: "If one is a Christian, there is nothing else to be said." "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."

H. E. Speck, San Marcos, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, April 7, 1949, page 222.

McCampbell, Amanda

Truly, "one by one our friends are crossing over the river." On Saturday, April 10, 1920, about five o'clock P.M., Mrs. Amanda McCampbell died, at her home, in Bridgeport, Ala., after several weeks' illness of pneumonia. Mrs. McCampbell lived in this bright, beautiful world, with all its grand achievements and with its many wonderful opportunities for doing good, about seventy-six years. Think of the good one could accomplish in seventy-six years! Mrs. McCampbell obeyed the gospel in early life and tried to always live true to her profession. She certainly ministered to the sick and needy. The weather was never too hot nor too cold for her to help the sick and afflicted. She was a true friend, and I cannot believe she was deceitful in the least. Mrs. McCampbell came from one of the best families in Alabama, and I am sure her relatives and friends did all in their power to help her get well. But she seemed to know from the first that her summons had come, and she was willing to go. She was intelligent, industrious, well read, frank, honest, and a Christian. "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."

Mattie Holder.

Gospel Advocate, June 17, 1920, page 604.

McCann, Clara A. (Rucker)

Clara A. (Rucker) McCann was born December 16, 1859, near Brookville, Ind.; she passed August 2, 1937. On October 18, 1877, she married William A. McCann, and the following year obeyed the gospel, serving for fifty-nine years. To this union were born four sons and four daughters. Six children survive. The husband preceded her in death about thirteen years ago. Thus she leaves to mourn her passing: J. A. McCann, Ontario, Calif.; O. J. McCann, Tulsa, Okla.; C. E. McCann, Banning, Calif.; Mrs. A. I. Hamilton and Mrs. J. R. Mansfield, Ontario, Calif.; Mrs. T. H. Bumstead, Huntington Park, Calif.; twenty-three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, four brothers, and one sister. Brother and Sister McCann were charter members of three congregations, beginning their active church life in Butler County, Kan., and continuing there until 1912, when the family moved to California. Being interested in the Lord's work, they were instrumental in helping to establish a congregation in Ontario, Calif., where they have labored and lived until the time of their deaths. Brother McCann served as elder here the many years up to the time of his passing. Sister McCann was loved and known as an ideal elder's wife. Her home was a model of hospitality. Funeral services were conducted at the church building, the writer officiating. Interment was at Belleview Cemetery, Ontario, Calif.

Seth E. Rehkop.

Gospel Advocate, August 26, 1937, page 814.

McCann, Thomas P.

Thomas P. McCann was born February 23, 1866; departed this life April 4, 1937, at his home in El Dorado, Ark., having just returned from a visit to his children living in Oklahoma and Texas, being seventy-one years old. I became acquainted with Brother McCann when I came to El Dorado during last June, where I found him intensely active in the church. Brother McCann was a great man, and the best informed in the word of truth of any man I ever knew. His life was an inspiration to all who knew him, and just the type of man that every gospel preacher knows how to appreciate, never complaining or refusing to cooperate fully and cheerfully in every undertaking of local interest. His lovely disposition and wholehearted devotion gave us courage in the great work we are trying to accomplish here. Brother McCann obeyed the gospel at the age of sixteen years. He soon became the song leader in his home congregation, and was a splendid singer right up to the time of his departure. He was an elder for some time in the church at Newark, Texas, and later in Wanrika, Okla., and always had an active part in Bible-class work in every place he lived. He was the author of too books, which he dedicated to his children, entitled "The Story of Paul" and"The Life of Christ." His wife was Miss Lama E. Shankle, whom he married December 21, 1884. To this union were born eight children and nineteen grandchildren, seven of the children and five grandchildren being members of the one body. Our heart goes out in sympathy to his beloved companion. The church of Christ in El Dorado has lost one of its most active members. A great man is gone.

George W. Toland., El Dorado, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, June 10, 1937, page 551.

McCanne, J. W.

Died, at his home, near DeQueen, Ark., on Monday, December 4, 1906, our beloved father, J. W. McCanne, after a painful illness of only twenty-four hours' duration. He was stricken at church on Lord's day, December 3, but was not thought to be seriously ill until late in the afternoon, when he grew worse. Notwithstanding physicians were summoned, medical skill was of no avail; his spirit took its flight to the God who gave it. His daughter, living some three or four miles away, was summoned, but arrived only a few moments before the end; and his two sons in Texas were notified, but did not arrive until after he had passed away. He leaves to sons, two daughters, and a wife (his second, his first wife having preceded him to the other shore some two years ago), and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. He was an active member of the church of Christ for over forty years (being sixty-seven years and two days old at the time of his death), serving as an elder for the past twenty-five years. He was a devoted husband, a kind father, and a model Christian gentleman, and the little band of disciples with whom he was accustomed to meet for worship will certainly suffer a loss and have a vacancy in their midst that will be difficult to fill; and while we, his children, are depressed and our hearts torn and bleeding, we can look through the dark clouds of gloom that now overshadow us and see the silver lining of a consecrated Christian life, and thank the Father of mercies for such a father, who taught us the blessed principles of Christianity and who lived to see all of his children embrace the truth. While it is hard to give him up, we bow in humble submission to the will of him "who doeth all things well," and find consolation in the blessed promises found in God's word. On Wednesday, December 6, followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives, his remains were laid to rest beside our dear mother, in the little cemetery hard by the little church, where he had worshiped for years, there to await the resurrection morning. Funeral services were conducted by Brother Breeden.

W. H. McCanne., Fort Worth, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, January 17, 1907, page 47.

McCants, Mrs. I. B.

Mrs. I. B. McCants, my last sister in the flesh, died on the 14th of September last at her home in Monroe county, Ala. She was the last of a family of thirteen children except myself. She was born January 16, 1839, was married to James R. McCants Sept. 27, 1865, and fell asleep in Jesus Sept. 14, 1891, being 52 years, 7 months and 28 days old. She obeyed the gospel in 1858 or 59, and united with the regular, or Missionary Baptist church, (the church of our parents) and remained with them a zealous and good member until in the summer of 1870, when on hearing and learning the way of the Lord more perfectly under the preaching of Dr. David Adams at the time that he was evangelizing in three or four counties of South Alabama with such grand results for the Master's cause. She like the eloquent Apollos, accepted it. Since then without a "pastor" or preaching she has remained firm in the faith, and true to the principles of the gospel, in a region of country where the brethren were few and poor, and consequently unable to procure the services of preachers. She leaves a husband and six children to go through the remainder of life's unseen journey without her example and council, and a lone brother, who prays constantly that her going before may intensify his love for the heavenly home, and make him more faithful. Since Oct. 22, 1890 I have lost four grandchildren (all small,) a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and now my last sister. But the fact that they were all the children of God, and small innocent children gives me the blessed hope of a bright and happy reunion "over there." I pray that we may all have the patience and fortitude to continue faithful in the good work, and await the will of the Master. We sorrow, but not without hope, but can say, and oh! may we say from the heart, with Job, "The Lord gavest and the Lord hath taken away." Blessed be the name of the Lord.

A. C. Henry.

Gospel Advocate, December 10, 1891, page 784.

McCarley, B. C.

B. C. McCarley of Granite Shoals, Texas, died Aug. 23. He was 82.

He was born in Childress, Texas, in 1909. In 1933, he became a gospel preacher starting his career in Alvarado, Texas.

He continued preaching for 60 years for the churches of Christ in Conroe, Baytown and Waco, Texas, and South Anchorage, Alaska. He served as minister of the Buchanan Dam church in Anchorage until April 1990 at which time he retired and began teaching a Bible class.

He is survived by his wife, Eva Hopson McCarley of Granite Shoals; a daughter, De Alva Lee Kernodle of Jonesboro, Ark.; a brother, D. K. McCarley of Pasadena, Texas; two sisters, Vera Hollingsworth and Syble Ballew; and six grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Eastern European Mission, P.O. Box 203, Kingsland, TX 78639.

Gospel Advocate, November, 1992, page 45.

McCartney, Emma Ligon

Sister Emma Ligon McCartney was born on February 2, 1860, and died on February 7, 1953. She was, therefore, slightly more than ninety-three years of age when the end came. She was married to J. W. McCartney more than seventy years ago. She is survived by five children: Mrs. H. M. Cawthon, of Lebanon, Tenn., with whom she spent the last years of her life; Mrs. R. M. Neal, of Glen Allan, Miss.; A. N. McCartney, of Lebanon, Tenn.; Lee McCartney, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and W. D. McCartney, of Lakeland, Fla.; eight grand children; seventeen great-grand children; and four great-great-grand children. For about seventy-five years Sister McCartney was a member of the church of the Lord. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a faithful Christian. She loved the church and attended all the services when possible. She loved to help the weak and console the distressed and troubled. She was prompt to admonish the careless and commend the faithful. In her passing the church has lost a saintly servant, and a mother in Israel has gone home. The world is better because she lived so long and so well. Like Abraham, she "died in a good old age . . . and full of years, and was gathered" to her people. "Blessed"happy"are the dead who die in the Lord."

B. C. G.

Gospel Advocate, June 18, 1953, page 381.

McCartney, John W.

John W. McCartney was born November 15, 1859; departed this life March 21, 1939. He leaves his wife (Mary McCartney), four daughters (Mrs. R. O. Norris, Tuckerman; Mrs. D. H. Burton, Newport; Mrs. Frank Stroud, Searcy; and Mrs. Wade Nance, Remmel), one son (Clifton, Remmel), eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two half brothers (Wiley McCartney, Remmel; and Robert McCartney, Bradford) to mourn his departure. Brother McCartney obeyed the gospel many years ago. He was a member of the congregation at Remmel, Ark., and had lived in the community most of his life. He was unassuming in all his work. No doubt he has assisted many needy people that no one ever knew about except the Lord. He was devoted to the cause, and in his lifetime spent much money in having the gospel preached. His life as a Christian has borne much fruit. His children are all members of the church. No doubt his godly life had much to do with the leading them to Christ. His body was laid to rest in the Remmel Cemetery. Many sorrowing friends attended the funeral. He was loved by all who knew him. The writer spoke a few words of comfort to the bereaved ones.

Z. D. Barber.

Gospel Advocate, April 27, 1939, page 407.

McCartney, Kitty

It is with a sad heart that I write of the death of my dear niece, Kitty McCartney, daughter of W. Grigg. She was born in Wilson county, Tenn., in 1857 and died in Benton county, Mo., September 1892. She was a good wife and a kind, loving mother. I can never forget the evening when she obeyed the gospel. Bro. Granville Lipscomb preached at her mother's not long before her death. When she went forward her mother rose from her dying bed and embraced her most affectionately. She has left five children, her husband and many relatives to mourn her untimely death. I pray that we, her surviving relatives and friends, may so live as to meet her at the "beautiful gate."

Martha S. Eichbaum.

Gospel Advocate, January 5, 1893, page 9.

McCarty, Elizabeth Travis

It is with sadness that I chronicle the death of Sister Elizabeth Travis McCarty, wife of Brother C. F. McCarty, of Murfreesboro, Tenn. She was born on February 23, 1872; obeyed the gospel at the age of fourteen; was married on August 21, 1896; and departed this life on June 17, 1909. Sister McCarty was a faithful Christian. She believed the truth of God as it is revealed in his will. Therefore she opposed any and all innovations in the worship. It has been my fortune to know her intimately, having made my home with her in two protracted meetings, besides a close friendship between our families. She leaves a husband and one little daughter, besides brothers, sisters, and a host of relatives and friends, to mourn their loss. While we sorrow, it is not as those who have no hope. We know that we must all pass the same way, and the most important thing is to be ready. Life, therefore, is a more serious proposition than death. If we can only learn how and what to do in life, we should be happy indeed. Death becomes a necessity; for except we die ("be changed," which is its equivalent, we cannot live. Jesus died that we might live. A grain of corn that falls into the earth is not quickened, except it die; neither are we, except we die. Death, then, with all its horrors and its gloom, with the severing of friends, breaking of ties that bind, and dissolving of the sweetest and earnest bonds of home, is necessary to life eternal. Death dissolves the marriage vow, takes the mother form the home and the child of her bosom, that we might be gathered about he loved ones and all the redeemed in the home where changes never come. "All things work together for good to them that love God." We may not realize it now, but "some time we'll understand." We will know why it is tears and sorrow, burden bearing and death, instead of what we prefer in this life. Who is it that loves God? "This is the love of God, that we keep his commandments." To such all things work together for good, whether life or death, prosperity or poverty, shadow or sunshine, sickness or health; for "all are yours; and ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's." I would say then: "Sorrow not, even as others which have no hope;" for I would "commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified." Go to the word of God and drink deep of its grace and truths, and oft from its streams of comfort and consolation, where softest zephyrs fan your wan and troubled brow, and whispers of tenderest love shall fall upon our bleeding and broken heart. Then you can truly say, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want," and calmly wait for your change to come, when this mortal shall put on immortality and this corruptible shall put on incorruption.

C. M. Pullias.

Gospel Advocate, August 26, 1909, page 1081.

McCarty, Sue L.

Mrs. Sue L. McCarty wife of A. J. McCarty, was born June 3, 1869, in Houston county, Texas, and died August 20, 1894, in Killeen, Bell county, Texas. We were married Dec. 15, 1887. She was the daughter of J. B. and Amanda P. Lee. She made "the good confession" and was baptized by the writer in July, 1887, in Madison county, Texas. Some forty others were baptized during the same meeting, which was reported in the Gospel Advocate. My dear companion was indeed a preacher's wife. She was so willing to stay at home and take care of our dear little ones that I might go and preach and labor for the Master in building up his cause. She was a devoted Christian, a loving mother, and an unselfish, sacrificing preacher's wife. Oh, how hard it was to give her up! But, with the best medical skill of two physicians, and the help of many kind and loving hands, we failed to save her. But thanks be to God, she was "standing upon the promises of God" as she passed down through the valley of the shadow of death. She leaves behind a husband, two little children, her father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn her loss.

Farewell, dear wife. Your cares and troubles are all over. I'll try by the grace of God to raise the dear little children in the love and fear of our dear Savior, and live so that we will meet again in our Father's house above, where sad partings and tears come no more. Thank God for the blessed hope we have in Jesus. Praise his holy name forevermore. Amen.

Her Husband.

Gospel Advocate, September 6, 1894, page 563.

McCaslin, B. T.

B. T. McCaslin was born at White Bluff, Tenn., on August 25, 1841, and spent his early life at that place. At the age of twenty-five he was baptized at Rock Church by Brother Frank Davis, and later on in the same yearin December, 1866was married to Martha Nicks, the daughter of Barton W. S. Nicks, of Stayton, Tenn., to which place he moved and lived the better part of his life, rearing a large family of children. He was a charter member of Friendship Church, and for forty years or more he worshiped with this congregation and was largely responsible for its growth and development. Later on he sold out and moved to Piney River, near Pinewood, and later moved to Lyles, Tenn., where he spent the remaining years of his life. He died on January 23, 1923, at the ripe age of nearly eighty-two years. Funeral services were conducted by Brother Pittman in the church house of Dickson, Tenn., in the presence of a large assemblage of friends and relatives and all of his children, all of which are members of the church. It is my earnest prayer that some sweet day we will all clasp hands in that heavenly home where there will be no partings, no good-byes to be said, and be one spiritual family with God forever.

E. W. Daniel.

Gospel Advocate, July 5, 1923, page 659.

McCaslin, Elizabeth

Our aged sister in Christ, Elizabeth McCaslin, died at the residence of her son, B. T. McCaslin, near Cumberland Furnace, in Dickson county, on the 14th inst., in the 90th year of her age. She was born in the state of South Carolina, January 21, 1799. Moved to Dickson county, Tenn., in 1812, where she resided till her death. She was twice married, and was the mother of eleven children, several of whom are still living. She confessed the Savior under the preaching of F. H. Davis in April 1868, and was baptized into Christ by Bro. A. D. Nicks. She lived an humble, devoted Christian life from that time till her death. For two years before her death she, owing to the infirmity of age lost her mental powers, to a great extent, but when speaking of death, always expressed a readiness and desire to depart and be with the Lord. She has left many descendants, several of whom are members of the body of Christ. May they all become such, and live holy lives, that they may meet her again in a better world.

F. H. D.

Gospel Advocate, May 30, 1888, page 14.

McCaslin, Mrs. Lester

Mrs. Lester McCasllin was born March 10, 1908, in the old Rock Church community of Dickson County and died December 2, 1958. She was buried in Dickson, Tenn. She was baptized at an early age by F. C. Sowell, of Columbia, Tenn. Sister McCaslin was an outstanding woman in the church. In a very kind and gentle way she wielded an influence for Christ and was not only interested in the activities of the local congregation, but in the cause everywhere. Fro many years she quietly supported Christian journalism by sending numerous clubs of subscriptions to the Gospel Advocate. She cultivated to a high degree the qualities of Christian excellence. She was quite and gentle in her ways and her life was marked by peacefulness, calmness, grace, courtesy and poise. Even though her last years were marked by great suffering, she proved to be a patient and courageous person and continued to think of others rather than herself. In her humility she was unaware of the fact that she had cultivated a very deep spiritual nature but only thought of herself as unworthy of the praise of others. We think that we have lost one of the great saints of this section, that she shall be missed just as one misses the perfume of the flowers when they are gone.

D. Ellis Walker.

Gospel Advocate, March 19, 1959, page 189.

McCay, Archie Monroe

Archie Monroe McCay was born June 5, 1877, in Blount County, Ala. He passed from this life suddenly March 6, 1950, after a full life of humble service to God and man. He was baptized into Christ by C. A. Wheeler when he was about forty years old. Although he never claimed to be a regular preacher, he loved the truth and preached it according to his ability when he had opportunity. In his humble service many souls were led to obey God. Much of his life's work is to be seen in the active congregation in Austinville, Ala., where he was an elder till the time of his death. He was instrumental in getting the cause of Christ planted in that community, and rejoiced to see it grow from about ten members to about seventy-five, with a beautiful and modest building. Funeral service was conducted at the Austinville church of Christ building by Brother Gourley, N. P. Gribble, and Lindsay Allen. He was laid to rest in Roselawn Cemetery in Decatur, Ala. His wife, six children, and a host of friends are left to mourn his passing.

Quentin, McCay., His Son, Opp, Ala.

Gospel Advocate, April 13, 1950, page 245.

McClain, Kerry Gene

McClain, Peggy Marie

Dr. Kerry Gene McClain and Peggy Marie Hensley McClain died in an auto/train accident, March 27, 1984. Kerry and Peggy had been members of the church of Christ, Salem, Ill., for the past 17 years. Dr. McClain was installed as one of the elders, April, 1978. He had faithfully directed the educational department of the church, and Peggy had served as one of the teachers. They were involved in the church's visitation program and were on their way to make some visits when the fatal mishap occurred.

Dr. McClain was a member of the Marion County Education Association, Director of Region VI of the Illinois Principals Association, Board Member of the Illinois Principals Association, Member of Phi Delta Kappa-Southern Illinois University Chapter, and a Member of the Advisory Board of Freed-Hardeman College. Dr. McClain received his Bachelor's Degree in 1959 from David Lipscomb College, Nashville, Tenn.; his Master's Degree in 1964; Specialist Degree in 1970; and his Ph.D. in 1978 from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill. At the time of his death, he was Principal at Salem Community High School where he had served for 17 years.

Mrs. McClain attended one year at Freed-Hardeman College, Henderson, Tenn., and one year at David Lipscomb College. She had been recently appointed Coordinator of the "Keep Salem Beautiful" project, and a member of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals. The memorial service for the McClains was conducted at the Salem Community High School with over 700 friends, associates, and relatives in attendance. Interment was in the Hopewell Cemetery near Saulsbury, Tenn.

The McClains are survived by a son, Jeff, of Memphis, Tenn., and a daughter, Tracy, of Jackson, Tenn. Kerry is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. McClain of Trezevant, Tenn. There are many other relatives and friends who will mourn their passing.

Dwight Butler., Minister, Salem Church of Christ, Salem, Ill.

Gospel Advocate, May 3, 1984, page 282.

McClain, Mary Belle

Sister Mary Belle McClain, daughter of Bro. Allen and Delila McClain, departed this life April 11, 1891. She obeyed the gospel last August was four years ago, during a meeting held by the writer and Bro. Utley at Dukedom, Tenn. She lived a consistent member of the church until the day of her death. She bore her afflictions with fortitude and patience. She said to her father just before she died that the prospects were bright for that home above. She leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. But let us weep not as those who have no hope, for we realize that our loss is her eternal gain. So let us live and conduct ourselves in this life in that way and manner that will characterize us as Christians, that when the hour of death shall come with us, that we can look forward beyond the waves, with bright prospects and sweet anticipation of that same home of which our sister spoke. There to meet her again and the redeemed of all ages and with God and the angels to dwell forevermore, this is the prayer of your humble servant.

J. S. Haskins., Martin, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, July 15, 1891, page 447.

McClain, W. A.

The death angel has again visited the congregation at Lebanon, and this time claimed for its victim Brother W. A. McClain. He was born on December 26, 1833; was married in 1860 to Miss Frances Vaughn, who preceded him to the spirit world about two and a half years; and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Bradshaw, on February 25, 1909. Brother McClain had been a member of the body about twelve years, and was true to his duties as husband, father, citizen, and to the church. He died in the triumphs of a living faith. He leaves a large family of relatives and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Funeral from the home and burial at Lebanon.

A. S. Derryberry.

Gospel Advocate, March 18, 1909, page 350.

McClanahan, Emmaline

Emmaline McClanahan was born on September 1, 1816, and died on February 19, 1904. Her husband and eight children preceded her to the heavenly home; and two devoted sons and their families, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. May God's infinite love and mercy hover over each sorrowing one. We know that under the guidance of our Heavenly Father we shall meet her in heaven. We all sadly miss her dear presence, for it was a benediction to us. May her Christian example help to lead the loved ones left behind to so live that they may meet her in heaven.

A Grandchild.

Gospel Advocate, March 17, 1904, page 170.

McClellan, G. H.

G. H. McClellan, a devoted Christian and worker went to be with the Lord on December 19, 1967. He will be sadly missed from Flint church of Christ. His funeral was held December 30, at the church and interment in Pisgah Cemetery near his old home place. The church building was filled out of love for him. He was a faithful worker. He stood for what the Bible taught and was tender-hearted, forgiving, and humble in the work of the Lord.

He leaves his wife, Sarah B. McClellan, two children, Mrs. Alfred Poole, Decatur, Ala., and Hugh A. McClellan of Bayou La Batre, Ala., and four grandchildren. Skip Stewart and Alfred Thompson spoke words of consolation. They emphasized the life of Christian service and the interest in the church, home, and community which his life very well represented.

Sarah B. McClellan.

Gospel Advocate, March 14, 1968, page 174.

McClellan, Hattie C.

Sister Hattie C. McClellan died on March 6, 1916, as we learn from a copy of the Alexandria Times, published at Alexandria, Tenn., which some kind friend sent us. It was our pleasure to be acquainted with Site McClellan in years gone by, and we are glad to remember her as a Christian and excellent woman; and while we regret the loss of an earnest, faithful servant of the Lord, we are glad to think of her as having fallen asleep in Jesus, with the hope that she will safely rest with him till the resurrection morn, when she, with all the faithful servants of the Lord, will be gathered home, to live with him and all the saved in heaven forever.

E. G. S.

Gospel Advocate, May 11, 1916, page 484

McClellan, Hattie C.

Mrs. Hattie C. McClellan was born in Commerce, Wilson County, Tenn., on March 8, 1842, and died at her home, near Murfreesboro, Tenn., on March 6, 1916. She was buried at Alexandria, Tenn., where the greater part of her life had been spent, on her seventy-fourth birthday. She belonged to one of the pioneer families of the State, her grandfather, Sampson Williams, having assisted in surveying the boundary line between the States of Virginia and Tennessee. Her family were also pioneers in the Restoration movement, she herself having confessed faith in the Christ when yet a girl in her teens. For nearly sixty years she lived an earnest, faithful, consistent member of the Christian Church. Hers was a beautiful Christian life. She was naturally of a happy, cheerful disposition, strong in faith, gentle and thoughtful in life, patient in suffering, serving the Lord constantly. She was regular in her attendance upon the services in the house of the Lord as long as her health permitted. She was always lenient and charitable in thought toward others. Withal, she was a woman of strong Christian character and impressed for good those with whom she came in contact. She was married to S. W. McClellan on July 24, 1860, and for nearly fifty-six years they traveled the rugged pathway of life together. To the union of their lives four children were born, one of whom died in infancy. The husband and three childrenAndrew McClellan and Mrs. Corrille M. Jones, of Nashville, Tenn., and Hugh McClellan, of Gallatin, Mo.are left to mourn her going.

Hugh McClellan.

Gospel Advocate, May 18, 1916, page 507.

McClellan, Sarah Belle

Sarah Belle McClellan, wife of the late G. H. McClellan, one of the most consecrated and devoted Christians to ever live on this earth, went to be with her Lord on August 12, 1971.

Sister McClellan was the type of person of which heaven will be populated. She was humble and considered the welfare of everyone else above herself. She and Brother McClellan were responsible for the establishment of the church at Flint, Ala.

She was a faithful reader and supporter of the Advocate. The Advocate was a weekly visitor to her father's home and she learned to read and appreciate it as a child. At the age of 71, she paid for a club subscription for all the members of the Flint congregation. Her heart was grieved to see them lay unread on the table. I found an unmailed letter in her belongings addressed to the Advocate, pleading that someone write an article on "I Don't Have Time to Read," as this is the answer many give for not taking the Advocates home with them.

A teacher said recently, "I learned of God from someone in whose eyes shone the light from knowledge of something far above the earth." This was my mother.

Patricia M. Poole.

Gospel Advocate, September 23, 1971, page 606.

McClellan, Sarah Jane

Sister Sarah Jane McClellan fell asleep in Jesus on July 18, 1922. She was seventy-eight years old. She obeyed the gospel fifty-eight years ago, and was a faithful Christian until death. She was the mother of eleven children. Six of them are still living, and, with their children and grandchildren, mourn her death. The writer conducted the funeral in the presence of a large audience. She was laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

G. B. Lambright.

Gospel Advocate, August 3, 1922, page 740.

McClellan, Watt

Watt McClellan was born on April 4, 1842, and lacked only seven days of reaching seventy-eight years when he died. As of Abraham, it may be well said of him, that he gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his people. Truly, his life was full of love toward God and of activity to help save the world. Forty-eight years ago he was baptized by J. M. Joiner. He lived a consistent Christian life all these years. He had a strong mind and always had the attention of the congregation when he spoke. He may be called a "pioneer" of the Reformation in this part of the State. He rode no hobbies, but was firm in the faith. Two Christian sisters, his wife, and a host of kindred survive him. He was an example to them that they will do well to follow, as he followed Christ, if they wish to meet him in heaven. He was laid to rest in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Truly, a noble man has gone to his reward.

Carl G. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, July 15, 1920, page 701.

McClendon, Helen E.

On October 5, 1913, Sister Helen E. McClendon, aged seventy years, the wife of J. P. McClendon, fell asleep in Jesus. O, how sweet to us is the thought that our sister went to sleep on the Lord's day! "Blessed are the meek." Her life was one of sacrifice. The doctor had three children by his former wife, and to her four children were born, and there were still two other children in the family; and besides this large family, her husband was a doctor and an elder in the church. So you can see that my sister was thrown in good and bad at all times. But you would never hear a murmur; she was always pleasant. Even while on her bed, just as little as she could make out with was all that she wanted done for her, and she would pleasantly say, "That will do." No, Mattie, Daisy, Ann, and Walter, we will never say mammy is dead; she is only asleep in Jesus. Only think of the noble traits of character she taught us while here on earth; and she "being dead yet speaketh."

A Brother.

Gospel Advocate, February 26, 1914, page 260.

McClendon, John P.

It becomes my duty as well as privilege to chronicle the death of one of the greatest men the writer was ever associated withDr. John P. McClendon. He was in his eighty-seventh year. He was married twice, marrying sisters, both splendid helpmates and devout, Christian women, of whom were born eight children, four to each union. Two children and both wives have passed on before and stood ready to meet him on the other shore. Brother McClendon was a good physician and loved to relieve pain and distress at all times. He had been a close student of the one Book and a devout Christian for about sixty years. He was, if I mistake not, an elder in the same congregation of which my father was a memberBerea, in Logan County, Ky. From thence he went to Antioch, in the same county, and thence to Adairville, same county, acting as elder in each congregation. He was loved and respected by all men wherever known. He was honorable in all his dealings with his fellow-man, conscientious, fearing and loving his Lord and Master. The writer was associated with him more or less for about forty years. He was part of the time my family physician. If he ever intentionally wounded the feelings of any one, I never heard of it. He was very firm in his convictions, yet kind and courteous to those who held contrary views. When it came time to say good-by, all men of every faith or no faith were ready to say the tendency of Brother McClendon was always upward; in fact, every one believed him to be a Christian. I am sorry to say that in his last days he had some unnecessary trouble. The Adairville congregation introduced the organ and this old soldier of the Lord was compelled to seek congenial company. They offered to keep it closed if he would return, but he told them no. Said he: "Unless there is a godly sorrow that works repentance to the undoing of the wrong, there can be no congeniality of spirits worshiping the same God." He was far above the ordinary man in perception. He was a close student of the Bible and had quite a number of commentaries, but, I think, apart from the Bible, preferred Lipscomb and Sewell to all other commentaries. I do not think I ever saw a more devoted family. They tried to anticipate every want of the grand old father in his last days. After speech was gone, and conscious to the last, he could, as it were, speak to them with his eyes. Would that every family was as devoted to each other! To him death was not dreaded. Having fought a good fight and having kept the faith, he was ready to depart and be with the Lord. To the children and to all others I would say: "Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith," who of God is made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.

H. L. Thurmond.

Gospel Advocate, September 9, 1915, page 918.

McClendon, Mary Jane Hill

Mary Jane Hill, daughter of Brother and Sister T. M. Hill, of Smith Spring, was born on July 30, 1887. Having been brought up in the "nurture of the Lord," in her early "teens" she was born again of water and Spirit, under the preaching of the late M. S. Buford, and lived a devoted and faithful child of God until she was called away by death, which occurred on March 8, 1920. She was married to Mr. E. W. (Weaver) McClendon on August 18, 1912. "Sister Janie" (as she was familiarly called) was a woman far above the average. She had a kind and gentle disposition, always wore a smile on her faceeven in death she seemed to wear it. She was truly a helpmate to her husband, often going beyond her strength to do her part, especially the last year of her life, yet she bore it all in a Christian spirit. Three children were born to themMilton Curtis, Edward Morris, and Sarah Elizabeth, the last an infant of about a month. Sister Janie was one of the "home-keeper" kind. There was no "put on" about her; she was just her natural self. It does seem so sad to us to have to give up one just in the prime of womanhood and with three little children left who will need her care so badly. But the

good Lord knows best, and what he does is always right. Then let us submit to his will and, in the language of Job of old, say: "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." We believe Sister Janie has won the race and will receive her part in that "rest that remains to the people of God." Sister Janie leaves, to mourn their loss, a father, mother, one brother, one sister, a husband, and three children, besides a large host of friends. Brother L. L. Yeagley spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing ones at the meetinghouse at Smith Spring, after which she was laid to rest in the burial ground at her father's home.

S. L. Carver.

Gospel Advocate, June 23, 1920, page 558.

McClintock, Bernice Clara

Bernice Clara McClintock, 81, died July 2 in a McKinney, Texas, hospital.

Known by many as Sister Mac, Mrs. McClintock was the librarian at ACU for many years before retiring in 1977. She received the Award of Merit from the library staff in 1974.

While living in Abilene, Mrs. McClintock attended the University Church of Christ. Both her children and two of her three grandchildren attended ACU.

Funeral services were at Flesher Funeral Home in Van Alstyne, Texas, July 4. Burial was in Van Alstyne Cemetery.

Mrs. McClintock is survived by a sister, Mildred Nichols, Vinland, Kan.; a brother, Warren Schmidt, Vinland; two daughters, Jane Colby of Richardson, Texas, and Maxine Hunt of Spring, Texas; and three grandchildren.

Gospel Advocate, August, 1990, page 60.

McCluen, William D.

William D. McCluen of Harriman, Tenn., died at his home November 4, 1950. He was employed by the Tennessee Central Railroad for forty-seven years, forty-one of which as conductor. He was retired in January, 1947, when he suffered an acute coronary thrombosis. For almost four years he endured increased inactivity, but had been able to attend the worship until recently. "Uncle Bill," as he was affectionately called by his several nieces and nephews and by many others, loved four things dearly. He loved to work, he loved people, he loved his home, and he loved the church. He frequently remarked that "a man's earthly heaven is, or should be, his home." He enjoyed sharing his home with others. Truly, he was "given to hospitality." An elder in the church at Harriman, he enjoyed having preachers make his home 'headquarters' when they were in our midst. Funeral services were conducted from the home Monday, November 6, by A. C. Grider, Charles E. King, and Charles Lemons. The body was taken to Cookeville for burial. Brother McCluen is survived by his wife (formerly Miss Cora Agnes Denny of Cookeville), one son (William Denny McCluen), one grandson (William Luin McCluen), one niece in the home (Mrs. Thelma M. McCluen), four sisters, two brothers, other relatives, and many friends. We sorrow not as those who have no hope.

Thelma M. McCluen.

Gospel Advocate, November 23, 1950, page 759.

McClung, Athol Lee

Athol Lee McClung, born November 9, 1925; died August 6, 1942, in King's Daughters Hospital, Martinsburg, W. Va., after having submitted to an appendectomy. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McClung, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Slaven. Both the parents and grandparents are now living in Berkeley Springs, W. Va. Athol was born at Wellsville, Pa. He was baptized by E. E. Joynes, of Philadelphia, Pa., August 1, 1937. He remembered his Creator in the days of his youth. His record of faithfulness in attending the Lord's-day worship, previous to his operation, is unsurpassed. He never missed a service from the time of his baptism until taken to the hospital July 28, 1942. This record speaks for itself. The writer conducted the funeral at Berkeley Springs, W. Va., August 9, 1942.

Halley Smith.

Gospel Advocate, September 17, 1942, page 911.

McClung, Nola Craig

Nola Craig McClung, wife of the well-known gospel preacher, Claude McClung, passed away at a Fort Worth hospital December 19, 1956. Sister McClung was born in Lawrence County, Ala., February 4, 1887. She was the daughter of W. J. Craig, and one of a family of nine children. Her mother died when she was in her teens, and she became the housekeeper for the father and five brothers. She was married to Claude McClung in 1908 and to this union two children were born, Leo McClung of Fort Worth, and Mildred, wife of Carl Spain, of Abilene. Sister McClung was a very unassuming person, meek and quiet in spirit, adorning herself with the Christian robe of righteousness. She was one of God's women, a true wife, a mother of love, and a faithful Christian. Funeral services were conducted at Abram Street in Arlington, Texas, with Melvin Wise and the writer making the remarks.

Thomas L. Campbell.

Gospel Advocate, January 24, 1957, page 63.

McClure, Sallie W.

On Tuesday, May 1, 1906, at her home in Lynnville, Tenn., Sister Sallie W. McClure fell sweetly asleep in Jesus. She was born in Shelbyville, Tenn., on May 30, 1870, and was happily united in marriage to H. M. McClure in February, 1887. She was the daughter of James and Mary Dixon. In the sweet morning of life, when her heart was young and tender, at the age of fourteen, she confessed her faith in Christ and was buried with him in baptism by Brother W. H. Dixon. Having been in delicate health for some months, she was frequently denied the blessed privilege of meeting on the Lord's day with Christ's people. It gives us pleasure to say we believe our sister was a conscientious Christian, a patient and uncomplaining sufferer, a dutiful daughter, a devoted wife, and an affectionate mother. It was always with tender faithfulness she discharged her duties to her loved ones, and seemingly would forget her own illness as she tried to bestow motherly watch care over her two bright little girls. She leaves a father and mother, six sisters, three brothers, a husband, and two daughters to mourn her departure. Brother S. R. Logue conducted an impressive funeral service, and we placed her to rest in beautiful Mars' Hill.

Alice H. Wagstaff.

Gospel Advocate, May 31, 1906, page 350.

McCollum, Mai Belle Park

Mai Belle Park was born on August 29, 1889; was married to J. Gratlan McCollum on April 4, 1909; obeyed the gospel on August 8, 1909, under the preaching of Brother J. E. Thornberry; and departed this life on March 6, 1910. She leaves a heartbroken husband, father, mother, brothers, and sister, besides a host of friends, to mourn their loss. She was a splendid young woman and a faithful Christian. It was stated in the notes given the writer upon the day of her burial that she obeyed the gospel last August. This is the most important transaction in life. It brings us freedom from sin and into tender and sacred relations and proper adjustment to God. It prepares us for life and fits us for death, if we keep in memory the words delivered unto us (1 Cor. 15:1-4.) One cannot be a Christian without it. To be a child of God is to be an heir of God and a joint heir with Jesus Christ. Hence one's obedience to the gospel is the most important act performed in all his career. She believed God that it would be as he said; hence she obeyed him. One who obeys God does his whole duty (Eccles. 12:12), is the friend of Jesus (John 15:14), loves God (John 14:21), knows God (1 John 2:2, 3), and has a right to the tree of life (Rev. 22:14). Hence we "sorrow not, even as others which have no hope." This is the greatest comfort to those who are left behind. Remember that "all things work together for good to them that love God."

C. M. Pullias.

Gospel Advocate, April 14, 1910, page 470.

McCollum, Newton Theodore

Newton Theodore McCollum was born, in Fayette County, Ala., on November 26, 1880. When five years old, he moved with his parents to Callahan County, Texas. After a period of eleven months, his mother, D. F. McCollum, died; and her death was followed six months later, by that of her little son, Felix McCollum. After a residence of thirteen years in Callahan County, Newton came with his father, C. R. McCollum, to Floyd County, Texas, remaining there until his death. He was baptized, about two years ago, and took his stand among the people of God worshiping at Lockney, Texas. In the spring of 1904 he was married to Sister Lucy Norman, a most excellent, Christian woman. She and her husband have both been students in the Lockney Christian College, and they were dutiful pupils. In their school life they enjoyed the confidence and esteem of teachers and students, and will be greatly missed. Our dear young brother died on August 8, 1904; his mortal remains now rest beside those of his grandmother, S. C. McCollum, in the Lockney Cemetery. Besides the youthful wife, a father, a stepmother, and several brothers and sisters are left to mourn their loss. May God comfort all the bereaved ones.

G. H. P. Showalter., Lockney, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, September 15, 1904, page 586.

McCollum, Ollie Lee

Brother Ollie Lee McCollum was born on August 13, 1876, and died on March 20, 1910, at his home near Ostella, Tenn. He was sick only a short while before his death. In early life he obeyed the gospel and lived for a while the life of a Christian, but, like a great many others, grew cold and careless in regard to his Christian duty, and thus wandered back into the paths of sin. After a while he saw the error of his way and turned to walk with God in the highway of holiness. He continued faithful in this way and served Jehovah the best he could until the day of his death. His work on earth is finished and he has gone across the river to enter that city of the soul, and there he will serve his God. He will tire not nor grow weary in the delightful service of God over there. He will suffer no pain, neither will he be acquainted with sorrow and grief, nor can death enter that it might have dominion over him. He leaves a wife, two little children, a father, a mother, five brothers, a sister, and a host of relatives and friends, to mourn their loss. Weep not, loved ones, for Ollie; he is better off than we. We cannot hope to bring him back to us, but we can go to him. Let us thank and praise God for all that we have and are and ever expect to be. Let us in all our dealings acknowledge him and in all our ways commit ourselves to him, and he will lead us to himself at last, and there we will meet our loved ones, to live forever.

John T. Smithson.

Gospel Advocate, April 21, 1910, page 502.

McCollum, Sarah Jane

At the age of seventy-eight years, nine months, and twenty days, Sarah Jane McCollum died of pneumonia, at her home, on January 16, 1911. The best part of her life was the last fifteen years, which she spent in the service of the Lord. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." Her kind words and good deeds will be missed by her loved ones. "Mother" is one of the sweetest words tongue can utter, because she is the dearest friend on earth. Sister McCollum leaves children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of neighbors and friends to mourn her death. May this solemn occurrence serve to remind us that we are all rapidly marching to the grave and to eternity; of the whole duty of man (Eccles. 12:13, 14); of the precious promises awaiting God's faithful servants (2 Tim. 4:1-8); and that "hope for thy truth" is this side of the grave, not beyond it (Isa. 38:18). She was laid to rest at the Pinegar graveyard, three miles east of Dukedom, Tenn., after a short talk by the writer.

L. W. Hainline.

Gospel Advocate, February 9, 1911, page 182.

McCollum, William Edward

William Edward McCollum was born in Humphreys County, Tenn., on November 16, 1878, and spent his life near his birthplace at Pruitts Chapel. He obeyed the gospel when about sixteen years old under the preaching of E. E. Tolan. In 1900 he was united in marriage to Miss Mamie Jones. There were eight children born to them. Five of them survive himnamely, Preston, Vera, Lloyd, Cecil, and Thelma. He is also survived by is wife, mother, one sister, and two brothers. He was the son of Levi McCollum. He reared a family of fine children and taught them the fear of the Lord. He was a good Christian man, and always at his post of duty in the church at Pruitts Chapel. He died May 2, and the writer conducted the funeral at Pruitts Chapel in the midst of a large audience.

Thomas J. Wagner.

Gospel Advocate, September 27, 1934, page 943.

McCollum, W. P.

Mr. W. P. McCollum, of Cornersville, Tenn., who was visiting his sons, Leo and Bruce McCollum, of Ethridge, Tenn., was taken sick on Sunday night and died on the following Thursday, May 4, 1916, aged sixty-one years. He had been twice married. Several of his children had crossed the river before him, so he will be no stranger in the land to which he has journeyed. He had been a member of the Christian Church from early manhood. He leaves four brothers, a wife, and several children to mourn his death. His remains were brought to Cornersville, where, after funeral services, conducted by Brother C. M. Pullias, they were interred in Cornersville cemetery. No more will pain rack the frail body and weary brain, for he sleeps the dreamless sleep that knows no awakening here, but a blissful one in a brighter world than this.

M. L. Mc.

Gospel Advocate, June 15, 1916, page 606.

McColpin, Marcellus A.

Brother Marcellus A. McColpin was born on June 17, 1860. He spent much of his life in preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ, his field of labor being the northern part of the State of Florida. He endured many hardships, his work being where there were few who were of the faith and where opposition to the teaching was strong, also among those who were poor in this world's goods. But his labors were not in vain, and he had the pleasure of knowing that he led many into the "strait and narrow way." His marriage was late in life. He married Rachel Jacob on March 29, 1910. He moved to Lakeland, Fla., early in 1917, and after a long siege of declining health he passed away in an infirmary on January 12, 1922. "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."

J. W. Grant.

Gospel Advocate, April 6, 1922, page 332.

McConnel, Thomas

It is with a sad heart that I write a short tribute to the memory of Brother Thomas McConnel, who died with stomach trouble, aged thirty-one years. He was married to Sister Lura Phillips about ten years ago. Shortly after he was married he obeyed the gospel, under the preaching of Brother James H. Morton, at Wilson Hill, Marshall County, Tenn., where he lived and died. He leaves a wife, two children, and many friends to mourn his death. The broken-hearted ones should not weep as those who have no hope, for they may rejoin him in that sinless summer land where good-bys are never heard if they are but faithful to the Lord. Brother McConnel was an earnest, devoted member of the one body. He was kind to every one he met. May God help all of us to consecrate our days to his service.

W. R. Spivy.

Gospel Advocate, June 29, 1905, page 411.

McConnell, Cora Ratcliffe

Mrs. Cora Racliffe McConnell, wife of George McConnell, was born October 27, 1881, in Massac County, Ill.; passed on December 28, 1935, following a brief illness from pneumonia. She was a niece of Joe Ratcliffe, who baptized her when she was fourteen years old. She was married to George McConnell at the age of eighteen, and was the mother of eight children, six of whom survive: Miss Alma and Mrs. Charles N. Eckhardt, of Washington, D. C.; Miss Goldie, Mrs. Tom Bailey, and Jewel McConnell, of Murray, Ky.; and Mrs. Hal Milam, of Lexington, Tenn. Four sisters and three brothers also survive: Mrs. Augusta English, Scale, Ky.; Mrs. Jennie Crowell and Mrs. Earnest Schneider, Emmett, Ida.; Mrs. Genoa Meadows, Pine Bluff, Ark.; and Corbett, Alva, and Earnest Ratcliffe, all of Paducah, Ky. She was in ill-health for several years, but visited the sick when she should have been in bed herself. She was very faithful in attending church meetings, training her children, and doing good.

A Daughter.

Gospel Advocate, January 30, 1936, page 119.

McConnell, Fannie Lee

Fannie Lee McConnell, daughter of Brother and Sister J. L. Phillips, was born on January 30, 1888, and died on December 19, 1927, aged thirty-nine years, ten months, and nineteen days. She was married to J. H. McConnell on February 11, 1906, and to this union seven children were bornfour boys and three girlsone girl dying in infancy. She is survived by her husband, J. H. McConnell; four sonsFletcher, Philip, Arvin, and J. H. McConnell; and two daughtersGladys and Nellie Lee McConnell. She also leaves four brothers and three sisters, as follows: H. G. Phillips, of Lakeland, Fla.; W. C. Phillips and L. B. Phillips, of Cleveland, Tenn.; Leonard Phillips, of Manila, Ark.; Mrs. H. Halford, of Foyil, Okla.; Mrs. J. N. Norris, of Etowah, Tenn.; and Mrs. Theo. Adams, of Athens, Tenn. She obeyed the gospel at about fourteen years of age. She was the mother of a very orderly family of children and was industrious and a hard-working woman a real "keeper at home," a good neighbor, and a faithful friend. The tribute paid to woman found in Prov. 31:10-31 is most certainly applicable to Sister McConnell. She was a devoted Christian, true as steel to the church at all times. Funeral services were held at the East Side Church, conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder C. F. Clark, of the First Baptist Church, after which the remains were laid to rest in Fort Hill Cemetery. To Mr. McConnell and the children I would say: Prepare to meet your dear one in the better land.

G. W. Farmer.

Gospel Advocate, March 8, 1928, page 234.

McCord, Eliza

Mrs. Eliza McCord, our grandmother, was born in 1831 and died on February 11, 1914. Had she lived till February 13, she would have been eighty-three years old. She was married at the age of sixteen to Harvey McCord, of Marshall County, Tenn. Four children were born to them: two had gone on before and two remain to feel their loss. For twenty-four years she was a widow and made her home with her children, and her example and influence were great. She loved as the Bible speaks, indeed and in truth. She was a great reader of the Bible, seldom read other things, and I have known her to destroy books of bad influence. Her life was full of usefulness and she was always ready to do her duty. Often would she say, "When I can be of no use or help, I care not to live;" and until her last sickness she was helpful. Her advice was always good. She believed in work, having a home and children, and living within one's means. She wanted all to be Christians and to be useful. She was blessed with eleven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, and they all loved "Little Granny."

Mrs. George W. Graves.

Gospel Advocate, May 21, 1914, page 566.

McCord, Lois

Lois McCord, wife of Hugo McCord, died July 13. She was 89.

Mrs. McCord was born in Mississippi. Her family moved to Memphis, Tenn., when she was 4 years old.

She grew up under the preaching of N. B. Hardeman and G. C. Brewer and was an alumna of Freed-Hardeman University.

She taught ladies Bible classes in Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, and Washington, Okla.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Montgomery, Ala.; St. Louis, Mo.; Orlando, Fla.; and Denton and Fort Worth, Texas.

Mrs. McCord also taught classes in Australia, England, Scotland, the Philippines, Sierra Leone and Kenya. She helped her husband with mission work in New Zealand, Tasmania, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan and Hawaii.

For several years she served as coordinator for the Oklahoma Christian College Women's Association.

Mrs. McCord is survived by her husband, Hugo; a daughter, Carolyn McCord, of Vancouver, Wash.; a son, Charles, of Portland, Ore.; six granddaughters and six great-grandchildren.

Portland, Ore.

Gospel Advocate, August, 2000, page 41.

McCord, P. G.

Brother P. G. McCord was born, in Marshall County, Tenn., on February 27, 1853, and departed this life on November 29, 1919, being sixty-six years, nine months, and two days old. He was baptized when a young man, by Brother Jim Morton, and lived an earnest, Christian life. Very seldom did he miss the assembly on the first day of the week. While he was no public speaker, he constantly taught a class. He was kind and accommodating, was always willing to sacrifice self for the good of others. His influence for good was great in the community. He will be missed in the home, community, and church. He leaves four children and thirteen grandchildren, and was much devoted to his family. Quite a number of friends and loved ones mourn his loss; but they mourn not as those who have no hope. "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."

George W. Graves.

Gospel Advocate, March 11, 1920, page 254.

McCorkle, A. F.

A. F. McCorkle was born on April 23, 1835. He was married to Martha A. G. Pitts on July 24, 1856. To them were born thirteen children, six of whom preceded him to the spirit worldall in infancy, except one, E. L. McCorkle. His wife died on October 12, 1888. He was married the second time to Mrs. Nannie Pruitt, who lived only five years after her marriage. His children now living are: E. J., R. E., A. L., W. S., and I. A. McCorkle; Mrs. W. E. Bailey, of Campbell, Mo., and Mrs. W. G. Tucker, of Waldo, Ark. Brother McCorkle was stricken with paralysis in July, 1909. He died at Campbell, Mo., on June 14, 1911. Early in life Brother McCorkle obeyed the gospel of Christ as taught in the New Testament, perfectly satisfied to be a Christian only, and only a Christian; perfectly satisfied that God knows man's need and that God gave to man a perfect system of salvation, and that this system is recorded in the New Testament and needs no alteration, no addition or subtraction, by man. Because of his strict adherence to the word of God and his constant refusal to be sidetracked, he was called by many "an old fogy," "a disturber of the peace," etc. I have met few men in life possessed of much faith as Brother McCorkle had. This strong faith in Christ and teaching of the apostles is the greatest legacy he could bequeath to his children, and they should be proud of such and ever strive to follow the example he set before them. His life on earth is ended; a brave soldier has fallen, a voice is hushed, a tongue is stilled, but he "yet speaketh." To the children I can only say: I know that your father loved you dearly. He often spoke to me of his children, and of his love for them, and I pray that your faith in your father's God may be as strong as his, and that you may ever contend for the faith as earnestly as he, and, when the time comes for you to go, that you may be as well prepared as he, and that you may all meet "over there."

John R. Williams., Hornbeak, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, July 27, 1911, page 824.

McCorkle, A. L. (Bud)

A. L. (Bud) McCorkle was born December 19, 1865, in Dyer County, near Lemalsemac and Yorkville, Tenn. By birth he was identified with one of the pioneer families and one of the most prominent in West Tennessee. Something like a half century ago his father was well known as "Uncle Sam McCorkle." He was a brother to the late J. E. McCorkle, of Yorkville; also of the late D. E. McCorkle, of Franklin. He had two aged sisters who never married, and after the death of his parents, Brother Bud and his sisters lived together and kept open house for a host of younger members of the McCorkle family. The writer more than once enjoyed the hospitality of this home. It would be difficult to find a layman better informed than Brother Bud, and we might include in this list our preacher brethren as well. He had a keen mind, was well read, and had the rare ability to let the Bible act as its own interpreter. He had a genuine appreciation of good literature. He wrote well, always expressing his thought in the purest and most chaste English. He never married, but took time to be baptized by E. C. L. Denton in August, 1893. He died January 5, 1935. He was living in his seventieth year. The writer loved him and went from Columbia to Lemalsemac to speak at his funeral, which was attended by one of the largest crowds ever to assemble at old Lamalsemac meetinghouse.

E. P. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, January 31, 1935, page 119.

McCorkle, Anderson J.

Anderson J. McCorkle was born in Dyer County, Tenn., on January 27, 1834, and passed into the "great beyond" on January 17, 1922, lacking ten days of having reached his eighty-eighth milestone on life's journey. Mr. McCorkle obeyed the gospel under the teaching of Elder Holmes, by whom he was baptized on November 11, 1850. He was a faithful and devoted member of the congregation with which he held membership for seventy years. His seat was rarely ever vacant on the Lord's day until the infirmities of age prevented his being present. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Martha Scott. After her death he was married to Miss Lou Fox, who preceded him many years ago. Funeral services were held at his old home church (Lemalsamac) by Elder Fred Blanchard. He is survived by one brother and a host of relatives, who will greatly miss his genial companionship.

Mrs. Ora McCorkle Huie.

Gospel Advocate, April 6, 1922, page 332.

McCorkle, J. S.

Dr. J. S. McCorkle, of Newbern, Tenn., died, at his home, on March 11, 1904. He was the son of R. A. H. and Tirzah McCorkle, and was born on October 16, 1837. He was married to Miss Lizzie Clements, of Weakley County, Tenn., on August 19, 1862. To this union were born eight children, four of whom survive him. He was a graduate of Franklin College. After teaching successfully for several years, he practiced medicine for many years. Since his retirement therefrom he has been a leader in almost every progressive movement in his town. He has served as magistrate and as mayor of the town and has held other offices. He was an elder in the church for thirty-five years. He obeyed the gospel at the age of fifteen years, and his seat in the house of God was seldom vacant. He died in full assurance of faith, comforting his weeping wife by assuring her that he had no fears of death. As a husband and father, Dr. McCorkle had few equals. In his family he was always kind, affectionate, patient, and cheerful. He was always disposed to look on the bright side of everything; hence, he had many friends and will be greatly missed. Brother C. C. Brown, of Obion, Tenn., preached the funeral sermon to a large concourse of sorrowing and sympathetic friends. His body was laid to rest in the Newbern Cemetery. His loving, sorrowing family have the sympathy of all. May the Lord bless and comfort them in their sorrow.

T. E. Scott.

Gospel Advocate, May 26, 1904, page 333.

McCorkle, Joe S.

Born into this world on February 9, 1843, Joe S. McCorkle lived, moved, and had his being amidst its joys and sorrows, successes and failures, for eighty-one years, six months, and one day. This one day was on the first day of the week. Brother McCorkle served as an elder of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ for twenty-five years, having served part of this time at Newbern, Tenn., and a long time at Yorkville, Tenn. His faith and loyalty to the cause of Christ were put to the acid test at different times during these years of Christian experience, but he endured that he may some day reign with Him who said: "He that believeth in me shall never die." Brother McCorkle was one of my best friends in this world. I preached for the church at Yorkville for quite a while and held one summer's meeting there. I have attended services there when others were preaching, and it was always an inspiration to see the love and light and life of this soul beaming from his countenance while he sat at his place near the Bible stand. What a heritage he has left to Walter, Robert, and Sister Annie, his three children, who loved him unto the end! They are all three Christians, and may God bless and keep them in like precious faith of their father for a little while yet, and soon the grand reunion in that sweet home of the soul will be theirs to enjoy; and in this glorious reunion with departed loved ones, without doubt, there will be their sister, Mrs. T. M. Karnes, who over a year ago dropped earth's weary burden to enter into that endless rest awaiting all who trust and obey to the end.

Eugene V. Wood.

Gospel Advocate, January 29, 1925, page 115.

McCorkle, John E.

My father, John E. McCorkle, passed quietly and suddenly away, at his home near Newbern Tenn., on January 19, 1924. He pledged his allegiance to Christ and was baptized by Elder James Holmes in August, 1866. He was ever afterwards a faithful member and for many years an elder in his home congregation, of which his mother was one of the charter members. He was a grand nephew of David Purviance, who was active in the early days of the Restoration Movement. He was twice married. His first wife, Miss Tennie Scott, died many years ago. He was afterward married to Miss Mary Cotton. Three children of the first union and one of the second survive him. He would have reached his eighty-fifth birthday on May 17. His was a long and useful life. The poor and needy always found in him a friend. He was always in his place at the church services until debarred by the infirmities incident to age. His going away has caused great sadness to many homes. Funeral services were conducted in his home church by Elder M. D. Clubb. The body was laid to rest in the McCorkle cemetery, where so many of his loved ones sleep.

Mrs. Ora McCorkle Huie.

Gospel Advocate, June 12, 1924, page 572.

McCorkle, Mary L.

On February 15, 1906, the spirit of Sister Mary L. McCorkle left its tenement of clay and winged its way to that beautiful home prepared for the faithful in Christ Jesus. She was born on March 15, 1852. At the age of fifteen years she became obedient to the gospel, and was buried with her Lord in baptism by Brother James Holmes on September 3, 1867. She was ever afterwards a faithful and consistent member of the congregation worshiping at Lemalsamac, Dyer County, Tenn. Although her body was frail and often racked with pain, her faith was strong and she abounded in good works. Her congenial companionship, her kindly deeds, and her loving words of counsel will be especially missed in the home circleby her mother in her declining years, and by her brothers and sisters, who loved her so devotedly and relied so implicitly upon her judgment. Eternity alone can reveal the good accomplished by the loving ministrations of this quiet, unobtrusive, Christian woman. May the merciful Father, who has promised never to forsake those who trust him, comfort the bereaved ones in this hour of deepest gloom.

Ora. M. Huie., Newbern, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, April 12, 1906, page 234.

McCorkle, R. J.

R. J. McCorkle was born at Yorkville, Tenn., on February 13, 1880. He died at the home of his daughter in Kennett, Mo., on January 31, 1955, at the age of seventy-four years, eleven months and eighteen days. His home was at Campbell, Mo., where he had been engaged in the jewelry business for many years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Vola McCorkle; one daughter, Mrs. Cecil Anthony; one son, R. F. McCorkle; one brother, W. F. McCorkle; and three grandchildren. Brother McCorkle was baptized at the age of fourteen. In early manhood he moved to Campbell, Mo., and was one of the charter members of the church there. The church was organized there about fifty years ago by G. Dallas Smith, who appointed Brother McCorkle as one of the first elders. In this capacity he served the church till his death. For several years he was often the only man in the congregation to take the leading part. The funeral service was on February 3, in the church building in Campbell. At his request, made before his death, the writer made the funeral talk. A respected citizen, a devoted family man a loyal Christian has gone on to his reward.

L. E. Pryor.

Gospel Advocate, March 31, 1955, page 262.

McCorkle, Susan Artie

May 30, 1888 brought relief to one but sorrow to many. On that day sister Susan Artie McCorkle the youngest member of the family of S. S. and M. B. McCorkle left her house of clay, bid adieu to long borne sufferings and her freed spirit was the first of a family of ten members to wend its way from earthly scenes to the "far away home of the soul." She was born Oct. 14, 1867 and obeyed the gospel in August 1881. Being the youngest and having to suffer so much affliction the tenderest and most loving sympathy was always extended her and when the rude hand of death snatched her from the embrace of the family sorrow spread the dark mantle over the entire household, and heart strings were stretched to their utmost tension. But hark! A voice! Memory brings back her last repeated sentence from God's holy word, "I have fought a good fight I have finished my course," then the crownthe dazzling crown bids sorrow flee and while faith lifts up the curtain that separates the seen from the unseen. Hope pointed a "mansion all bright," and love bids us rejoice, she is at home." May the unbroken family sometime rejoice with her on the shining shore.

S. E. Scott.

Gospel Advocate, August 22, 1888, page 11.

McCormick, Nannie Curtis

On September 14, 1866, not far from Louisville, Ky., Nannie Curtis was born. Early in life she was married to Lincoln Clifton, and to this union were born three daughters, one of whom went before her to the other world. On January 1, 1898, she was again married, this time to Frank McCormick, who has been her loving companion these twenty-nine years. To this union were born three sons, all now living. She departed this life on August 8, 1927. Those left to mourn her are: A sister, Mrs. Hattie Terry, of Juanita, Neb.; a brother, Frank Curtis, of Caldwell, Idaho; her husband, Frank McCormick, and her son, Charles, and daughter, Mrs. Nora Cranson, all of Woodenville, Wash.; two other sons, Frank, residing in Seattle, Wash., and Lieut, Otis McCormick, stationed at manila, P.I. There is also a daughter, Mrs. Cora Penrose, residing in Elk City, Okla. Early in life she was baptized into Christ at Gallatin, Mo., and led a consecrated, Christian life. She was a dutiful wife, a loving mother, and a valuable neighbor, always self-sacrificing for her neighbors as well as for her family. Her concern was not for herself, but for her family and for her friends. She has finished her work here below, and sorrowfully, tearfully, we say "Farewell" until that great day.

J. W. Maddox.

Gospel Advocate, October 27, 1927, page 1031.

McCoulsy, Belle

On the morning of Jan. 11, 1895, the pure spirit of our Sister Belle McCoulsy took its flight to that better land. The deceased was a member of the South Spruce-street congregation, and was one of the most devout Christians I have ever known. Her life was wholly devoted to Christ. How we will miss her! She was a regular attendant. Inclement weather never kept her from church on the Lord's day. She was equally prompt to attend Sunday school and prayer meeting. If there were any sick in the neighborhood she always knew it. If they needed assistance she was ever ready to lend a helping hand. Her life was a beautiful example of Christian faith and piety. She was sick but a short while, but suffered a great deal. She bore her sufferings with Christian faith and fortitude. Her last request was that a chapter be read her from the Bible. She accomplished her mission on earth and was ready to be greeted, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Blessed are they that die in the Lord. Let us strive to be prepared when the summons comes, for we know not the day nor the hour.

Jennie R. Dodd.

Gospel Advocate, February 28, 1895, page 143.

McCoy, John

Brother John McCoy died, near Rives, Tenn., on January 25, 1904. He was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, the funeral services being held by Brother W. S. Long, Sr. Brother McCoy was baptized into Christ, by Brother Thomas Osborne, about 1883, and became one of the charter members of the church at Rives. He was not an educated man; but, as a faithful follower of the blessed Christ, he did a great work for his cause. He was devoted to the church; and when in the field earning his bread in the sweat of his face, he would talk to those with whom he came in contact of the gospel and our duty to God. In this way he made lasting impressions on the hearts and lives of those he met. Such a life is worthy of imitation. He leaves a wife, two children, and a host of friends to mourn his death. To these I would say: May his life inspire you to devotion to the Lord. Let us so live that we will not be ashamed of our record, and we shall meet Brother McCoy in heaven.

W. S. Long, Jr.

Gospel Advocate, February 18, 1904, page 106.

McCoy, John C.

Brother John C. McCoy died, near Rives, Tenn., on January 27, 1904, in the forty-third year of his age. He obeyed the gospel, under the preaching of Brother T. B. Osborne, and was baptized into Christ at the age of thirty-four years. He was an earnest, good man, and was a faithful member of the church of God. He was kind and affectionate as a husband and father, and was highly respected by his friends and neighbors. He leaves a wife, two children, and many friends to mourn their loss. He suffered much during the last years of his life, but is forever relieved of such suffering now. He met death without fear, and with unfading hope he answered the call of his Lord and King. "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." To the bereaved ones we would say: Weep not as those who have no hope. We cannot call him back, but we can go to him; and we hope some day to meet him in that beautiful home where sorrow and death never come. Jesus says: "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."

Ben. Forrester.

Gospel Advocate, March 3, 1904, page 138.

McCoy, Nora

God in his wisdom saw fit to call from our band of zealous workers at Cardwell, Mo., Sister Nora McCoy, on February 5, 1914, at the age of twenty years. Sister McCoy obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother John Sunnit about five years prior to her death and continued to be an example in the community until God saw fit to call her home. A husband and two children survived her, but on March 7 God sent his death angel for the little babe to dwell with its mother throughout eternity. It was three months and nine days old. May the Lord bless and comfort all the family, relatives, and friends of the deceased by the glorious promises of the gospel of Christ, and may we not look on the departure of Sister McCoy and little babe as a calamity, but as leaving a life that was full of care and sorrow and entering one of rest, to await the glorious reunion of God's people "over there."

A Friend.

Gospel Advocate, June 4, 1914, page 626.

McCrary, J. P.

The Rock Hill congregation has been called upon to give up one of its most faithful members. On June 5, 1915, Brother J. P. McCrary fell asleep in the arms of his Savior. He was born on April 2, 1859. He was married on February 28, 1882, to Miss Matilda Ott, and to this union were born five childrenthree boys and two girlsall members of the church of Christ. Brother McCrary obeyed the gospel on August 26, 1890. He was reared in the Presbyterian faith. On hearing the pure gospel he became a faithful disciple of Christ. He was one of the best men I ever knew. I was intimately associated with him. He was one of our elders, and I always found him a true, Christian gentleman. He was always for a "Thus saith the Lord" and stuck right to the Bible. He always enjoyed talking on the Scriptures. His home was always open to the faithful. He was a good neighbor, and will be greatly missed in the community and at the church where he worshiped. Of course, he will be missed in his home more than anywhere else. He was a kind husband and a faithful father, and lived a quiet, peaceable, gentle noble, and useful life. To his companion, who had walked by his side bearing with him the burdens of life, he left the assurance that all was well with him. Brother McCrary was buried at Morgan Chapel. Dr. Curlee spoke words of consolation to his friends. I think there was the largest crowd at his burial I ever saw on such an occasion. Sister McCrary has lost a helpmeet indeed; his children, a loving father; the church, one of its most humble, consecrated members. He has gone to his reward, but the memory of his life and character will always remain a comfort to his loved ones who are left behind. May we all live a consecrated life so we can meet Brother McCrary in that bright land above, where he awaits to give us a happy meeting.

A. J. Youree.

Gospel Advocate, September 9, 1915, page 918.

McCrary, N. E.

The subject of this sketch was Sister N. E., who died June 18, 1895, near her old homestead, on Big Coon, Ala. Grandma McCrary, as we all called her, was born August 27, 1812; aged 82 years, 9 months, and 21 days; was married to Joseph McCrary August 27, 1829. She lived a widow about forty-one years. She obeyed the gospel about the age of sixteen, under the preaching of Brother Mulkey. During these long years she lived a consistent Christian life, although she suffered many persecutions for the sake of the gospel of Christ. Her home was the preacher's home, and many a preacher's heart has been made glad by her gifts, which were given in the name of the Lord. She leaves two children behinda son and daughterbesides a host of grandchildren and friends, to mourn her loss. Yet our small loss is her great gain, but, oh, how we will miss her in our midsther warning voice to sinners so full of love and tender sympathy, her godly walk and pious conversation in Christ Jesus! Yet that voice speaks to us no more. How sad! It is stilled in death; but we sorrow not as those that have no hope. We believe we shall meet her again some sweet day. "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."

M. B. Hall.

Gospel Advocate, August 22, 1895, page 543.

McCrary, Zonnie Josephine

Our mother, Mrs. Zonnie Josephine McCrary, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Heard. She was born in Marion County, Ala., near Haleyville, April 1, 1882. At the age of seventeen she obeyed the gospel under the teaching of Brother Mullings. At the age of nineteen she was united in marriage to T. C. McCrary. To this union were born eight children. Seven survive her. One died in infancy. She was bedfast for almost three years, but was always cheerful and smiling. She never dreaded death, for she was prepared to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a faithful, obedient, good, Christian mother and wife. She read the Bible daily as long as she was able and taught her children how to live to meet God, as all mothers should. Lacking a few days of being forty-seven years of age, she fell asleep in the arms of her precious Savior, whom she praised and honored so highly. God only knows how we miss her, but we all know that she is going to heaven on high. The greatest consolation is that she was a good, Christian woman. Friends and neighbors, as well as her relatives, were good to her during her long illness. On March 24, at three o'clock, she was laid to rest in the Aurora Cemetery, near Rhome, Texas. Funeral services were conducted by Brother McCall, of Fort Wroth. Surviving are her husband and seven children. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

Lorene and Irene McCrary.

Gospel Advocate, April 18, 1929, page 380.

McCraw, Mrs. H. B.

After nine weeks of severe suffering, our dear mother, Mrs. H. B. McCraw, died on May 12, 1908. She was born and reared near Trenton, Ky. About four years ago she moved to Fort Henry, Stewart County, Tenn. She obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother J. M. T. Smithson, the blind preacher, when about seventeen years old. She and her mother lived alone in the church of Christ for several years; but she lived to see all of her sisters and many of her relatives who were Presbyterians obey the gospel. She was married to H. B. McCraw in 1881. She reared a family of seven children, and lived to see them all obey the gospel, except one, her baby boy. She was a tender, true, and loving mother and wife. Just a few moments before she left us, she called the family to her bedside and told us all good-by; she told us that she was going to heaven, and asked us all to meet her there. It is so hard and so sad to give up a dear, good mother; but our loss is her eternal gain, we hope. She loved to read the Gospel Advocate.

Christine Rowlett.

Gospel Advocate, July 23, 1908, page 474.

McCraw, Henry Burnett

Brother Henry Burnett McCraw was born, in Trigg County, Ky., on January 29, 1859, and died, in Lakeland, Fla., on January 9, 1930. He was married to Miss Mattie White, of Kentucky, when about twenty-two years of age. To this union eight children were born, all of which are yet living except one boy which died while yet an infant. After the death of Sister McCraw he came to Florida for his health, which was very bad. Some time after he came to Florida his second wife died, and he was married to Mrs. Luella Goddard, of Lakeland, who survives him. Brother McCraw obeyed the gospel when about eighteen years of age and spent his after life in his Master's service. He was devoted to his family and the church. The whole church in Lakeland feels the loss it sustains in the death of Brother McCraw. In spite of unfavorable conditions of health, he was always at the services of the church, and was deeply interested in and concerned about the good of man and the growth of the church. Funeral services were conducted by W. C. Phillips in the church house on the Lake Weir drive, in Lakeland, after which Brother McCraw was laid to rest in a little cemetery two miles east of Lakeland, beside his two infants, the only children by his last wife.

W. C. Phillips.

Gospel Advocate, February 6, 1930, page 139.

McCue, W. W.

I have been requested to give notice of the death of our brother W. W. McCue. He was born in Albemarl county, Virginia Dec. 9, 1824, died in Jackson county, Tenn., Oct. 11, 1890, was baptized a few days before his death. Having obeyed the gospel he died in hope of the resurrection of life. He leaves a number of friends and relatives to battle on with life. To all we would say, let us be faithful until death and we shall eat of the tree of life which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

J. T. Draper.

Gospel Advocate, February 4, 1891, page 69.

McCuistian, Ellen

McCuistian, Elisha

Sister Ellen McCuistian was born, in Vigo County, Ind., on February 3, 1828. She died, in Hays County, Texas, in December, 1902. She was therefore, nearly seventy-five years old at the time of her death. Brother Elisha McCuistian, the husband of Sister Ella McCuistian, died, in the eighty-fourth year of his age, just three weeks after his wife passed away. Both were faithful Christians. They leave six children, many grandchildren, and a large number of friends to mourn their death. But we have the blessed hope that, if we are faithful to Christ, we shall meet them in the paradise of God, the Christians' home.

H. H. Turner., Wimberley, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, April 9, 1903, page 234.

McCulley, Nancy E.

Sister Nancy E. McCulley was born Oct. 3, 1822; married to W. W. McCulley Dec. 29, 1846; joined the Missionary Church when young, and in 1874 she united with the church of Christ at Big Creek. She lived a consistent member until death. She was taken with la grippe, and from that to rheumatism. She died Oct. 3, 1895her seventy-third birthday. She leaves two sons and one daughter to mourn her absence. One son in Arkansas, John McCulley, died the same month. Three others crossed the river before her.

T. L. Weatherford., O'Neal, Ala.

Gospel Advocate, February 13, 1896, page 109.

McCulloch, John P.

John P. McCulloch was born August 25, 1855; departed this life April 14, 1942, at his home on East Glendale Road, Fern Creek, Ky. He is survived by his wife and long-faithful companion; two sons, J. E. and E. V. McCulloch; two daughters, Mrs. E. E. Shoulders and Mrs. E. B. Dillard; also eight grandchildren. Brother and Sister McCulloch had been married fifty-six years and six months on the day of his death. Brother McCulloch served as an overseer in the Twelfth Street Church in Bowling Green, Ky., where the writer became a member of the church at an early age. Brother McCulloch's influence bore much weight in the molding of the life and work of the writer. Such oversight deserves honorable mention. On April 16 the funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Cecil B. Douthitt, Morton T. Utley, and others.

Fisher Gray., Louisville, Ky.

Gospel Advocate, May 28, 1942, page 523.

McCullouck, Elizabeth

Elizabeth McCullouck was born in Rutherford County, Tenn., August 16, 1854; died January 3, 1943. Sister McCullouck lived an exceedingly long life, many years of which were spent in usefulness in the Lord's church. Much of her life of usefulness was with her husband, the late John P. McCullouck, who preceded her in death by eight months. Some of it was spent in the Twelfth Street Church, in Bowling Green, Ky., some years ago, when Brother McCullouck served as an elder there. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by H. Robert Williams, Henry Craft, and Brother Scott, January 6, 1943, at Buchel, Ky. The body was laid away beside that of her husband in Resthaven Cemetery.

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

Gospel Advocate, February 4, 1943, page 115.

McCutcheon, Florence

Sister Florence McCutcheon died on April 9, 1906, at the home of her brother, J. H. McCutcheon, at Danville, Tenn. She was born at Lagrange Furnace, Stewart County, Tenn. In early life she became a member of the Methodist Church, but later became a member of the church of Christ. She lived a faithful Christian, and was loved and respected as such by all who knew her. She leaves one sister and two brothers. Her father and mother had preceded her to the home where changes never come. She was buried in the Campbell graveyard, near the Mouth of Sandy, on the Tennessee River. Let us all live that life that will secure a home in that world not made with hands, where our Savior has gone to prepare a place for all who live for him.

Gospel Advocate, May 17, 1906, page 314.

McDanald, Melia

On December 24, 1908, the spirit of Sister Melia McDanald, of Anderson's Bend, Tenn., left the scenes of earth to dwell in the land of love with "the spirits of just men made perfect." She was about thirty-two years of age, and was baptized into Christ about thirteen years ago by Brother Granville Lipscomb. Sister McDanald was a faithful wife, a loving mother, and a true friend. She leaves a husband, four children, other relatives, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. May the ones left behind live such a life that they will be a reunited family in the blissful home of the soul. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the presence of a very large congregation, after which her remains were laid to rest in the Oldwell graveyard, near Tatum, Tenn.

J. H. Knox.

Gospel Advocate, January 28, 1909, page 120.

McDaniel, Ada Elizabeth

Ada Elizabeth McDaniel, the daughter of W. B. and Mary C. Ligon, united with the church at Silver springs several years ago, was married to Mr. Lewis McDaniel Feb. 17, 1886. Died, after over twelve months of suffering, at the home of her parents near Green Hill, Wilson county, Tenn., Feb. 12, 1888. She spoke often of death, expressing herself as being ready to go at the bidding of her Master. Just before she passed away being conscious that she could live but a few hours at most, she called her mother to the bedside, spoke of death and gave her little Kate to raise and train for the duties of life and the enjoyment of the bright world to which she was fast going. Bettie has left a kind and loving husband and babe, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death; but since her faith sustained her in the darkest hour, may we not bow in humble submission to Him that doeth all things well, and say with Job, "the Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."

Her Uncle.

Gospel Advocate, March 14, 1888, page 14.

McDaniel, Annie Harmon

Mrs. Annie Harmon McDaniel was born on July 24, 1858, in Fulton County, Kentucky. She died on May 18, 1930. She was baptized by Elder J. H. Roulhac nearly fifty years ago, and was a devoted member of the church of Christ at Mount Hermon the balance of her life. She was married to Marshall A. McDaniel on December 27, 1882. To this union were born five childrenRichmond, of Tyronza, Ark.; Jack, of Jersey City, N. J.; Marshall A., Jr., and Mrs. Virginia Seay and Mrs. Mary Stahr, of Hickman, Ky., all of whom survive her. Her funeral was at her home by Brother John B. Hardeman, of Mayfield, Ky., and was attended by a large audience of friends, neighbors, and relatives. She was buried in Hickman Cemetery on May 20. She was a faithful wife, a devoted Christian, a loving mother, and was greatly admired and loved by all who knew her. Her husband, who is nearly seventy-seven years of age, after a married of nearly forty-eight years, is in consolable.

Her Husband.

Gospel Advocate, December 4, 1930, page 1181.

McDaniel, Douglas

Douglas McDaniel was born near Lebanon, Tenn., on July 18, 1872, and died on October 28, 1907. He became obedient to the faith at the age of twenty years and lived faithful to the end. One of his brethren in Christ that had known him said to me that he was always goodnothing bad in him at all. So his father, brothers, sister, wife, and five children can meet him in the saints' bright home.

A. S. Derryberry.

Gospel Advocate, November 21, 1907, page 750.

McDaniel, Maggie

On the evening of August 28, 1906, the spirit of Sister Maggie McDaniel took its flight from this world. She leaves a husband and eight children, the youngest only six months old, to mourn their loss. She had been an invalid for the greater part of her life; but she had a Christian hope to sustain her, and went about her duties without a murmur of complaint, and bore her sufferings bravely. She did all she could for the comfort and pleasure of her children, wishing to set them an example of right living and bring them up "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." During her last illness her only regret seemed to be that she could not stay with her husband to assist him in bringing up their children; but when she was told by loved ones that her children would be cared for in the best possible manner, she called her children to her bedside and told the oldest to be good and to teach the rest to be good, and then manifested her willingness to be taken to that better home prepared for her. She was laid to rest in Canaan Cemetery.

Erbie Johnson.

Gospel Advocate, September 13, 1906, page 591.

McDaniel, Martha

On April 20, 1915, the death angel invaded our home and took from our midst our precious mother, the dearest treasure that the God of heaven has seen fit to bestow on us while we sojourn here below. Mrs. Martha McDaniel was born in Jackson County, Tenn., on August 11, 1829, being in the eighty-sixth year of her age at the time of her death. She obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother Newton Mulkey in 1847. Her advantages for obtaining an education were very limited, but she loved to read the word of God, and always looked anxiously for the coming of the Gospel Advocate, which she often read over and over again. It was always a source of grief to her that she did not live to see all of her children obey the gospel, there being but two who are Christians only. In 1849 she was married to Mr. Stuart White, of Gainesboro, Tenn., and in 1851 they, in company with her parents and others, moved to Texas. In 1852 Mr. White died, leaving his wife and infant son with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Huddleston, in a new, unsettled country. In the latter part of 1854 she was again married to Mr. E. McDaniel, who preceded her to the grave in 1891. To this union were born seven children. The eldest died in infancy. Those who survive her are R. T. White, of Eastland, Texas; N. B. McDaniel, George N. McDaniel, and Geneva McDaniel, all of Georgetown, Texas; Mrs. D. A. Wells, of Leander, Texas; J. D. McDaniel, of Alpine, Texas; and J. M. McDaniel, of Canille, Ariz.

Gospel Advocate, March 23, 1916, page 299.

McDaniel, Mary Marguerite

Funeral services for Mary Marguerite McDaniel, age 61, of Cornersville, Tenn., were conducted on Tuesday, December 2, 1975. Sister McDaniel was born on April 11, 1914, in Franklin County, Tenn. Services were conducted in the chapel of the Cornersville Funeral Home by this writer.

She was a member of the Cornersville church of Christ. She spent the better part of her life preparing for that final journey. Her greatest satisfaction was found in her children, all being faithful Christians.

She is survived by her beloved husband of forty-one years, R. Z. McDaniel, Jr.; two sons, Bobby and Wayne of Cornersville; two daughters, Mrs. Patsy Cox of Jacksonville, Ark., and Mrs. Peggy Davis of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and one sister, Mrs. Carl Weddington of Tullahoma, Tenn.

She will be missed by all who loved her and worked with her. For eleven years she worked in the school lunchroom where she found a special place in the hearts of all her co-workers. We are sure that heaven will be a better place because of the association of souls such as Sister McDaniel.

Bill Young.

Gospel Advocate, January 8, 1976, page 30.

McDaniel, T. S.

The Church of Christ at Woodlawn, Ala., has lost a friend in the death of Brother T. S. McDaniel, who served it from February, 1894, to the time of his death. He succeeded Brother John Daly in the pastoral care of the Woodlawn church, who resigned to do evangelistic work in remote places. Brother Mc., as we were pleased to call him, was a good evangelist, for he sought for the isolated places around him as opportunities opened, and there did the work which the Savior requires of his faithful preachers. He believed in taking the gospel into all affairs of lifethe legislature of the state and all local business. He was a great admirer of the Gospel Advocate, and whenever I called to see him that is what he had for me to read. It was not all he had, but he had that to put into my hands. When I returned from my last evangelistic journey I found his family mourning for him in their home at Irondale, Ala. He had many friends in Georgia as well as in Alabama, who find cause to mourn for him. Brother McDaniel had been twenty years a member of the Church of Christ. He was born in Gilmore County, Ala., April 8, 1852, and died of gastritis at Atlanta, Ga., June 6.

John Daly.

Gospel Advocate, October 31, 1895, page 701.

McDaniels, Mary Florence

Sister Mary Florence McDaniels was born on November 18, 1861, and died on January 6, 1926. At the age of twenty-one she was married to Brother J. W. McDaniels, who, at the age of seventy-one, still lives to mourn her loss, with a hope both sure and steadfast. The Lord blessed this union with five children. All have families, except one daughter, who stays to comfort her father and minister to his needs. These children and their father, together with the whole community, have suffered a great loss in the passing of this godly woman. She was a faithful and loving wife and mother and was indeed a true child of God. She was born into the kingdom of God's dear Son at the age of seventeen, and while serving faithfully here for forty-seven years, she "looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God." The many beautiful floral offerings, the large attendance at the home funeral service, the many words of love and tears of sorrow, bore witness to the esteem in which she was held. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."

J. P. Mattox.

Gospel Advocate, February 18, 1926, page 166.

McDavitt, Mary

Sister Mary McDavitt, wife of Brice McDavitt, of Warren County, Ky., departed this life September 19, 1895, at 6 o'clock A. M. She was a daughter of Wm. and Lucy Black, and was born near Elkton, Todd County, Ky., November 23, 1840. She "became obedient to the faith" early in life, probably under the preaching of Brother Moberly, of Elkton. She was married to Brice McDavitt February 13, 1880, and shortly after her marriage moved her membership to Bethel, Simpson County, Ky., this being her nearest congregation. At the time of her departure she was 54 years, 9 months, and 26 days old. She lived a beautiful life, and left an excellent example for us all to follow. She was always bright and cheerful, and brought sunshine to her home. She was not a sectarian, but loved the Lord, and everybody who love and serve him. She bore no children, but reared two daughters and two sonsher husband's children by a previous marriage to her sister. I was called to speak at her funeral at Pleasant Hill, near Rockfield. Her husband told me she always knelt by her bedside and committed herself to God before retiring for the night. She died of heart trouble, and although she had received severe injuries from a fall, she thought she was recovering, when the angel came and admonished her that her time was short. She hurriedly kissed the weeping ones and said, "Dear Jesus, take me home."

B. F. Rogers.

Gospel Advocate, October 10, 1895, page 654.

McDonald, Emma A.

Sister Emma A. McDonald was born June 19, 1872, and died June 10, 1894. She was the daughter of S. O. Bates, and the wife of Brother Arch McDonald, with whom she was permitted to live but a short time. Consumption was the dread destroyer. She obeyed the Lord during a meeting at Bethel in July, 1887, and has lived a consistent Christian life ever since. Services were conducted at the cemetery by the writer. This is indeed a sad blow to young Brother McDonald, having lost his little child only a few months ago. But our loving Father will not leave him comfortless if he will walk uprightly and justly before him. He will give him the "promise of the life that now is, and that which is to come," and a happy reunion beyond the grave. As we extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones let our prayer ever be: "Let me die the death of the righteous; let my last end be like his."

J. Daniel Evans., Duck River, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, June 28, 1894, page 406.

McDonald, George W.

George W. McDonald was born eighty-seven years ago, in Lee County, Ga., and departed this life on February 1, 1925, at the home of his only son, W. W. McDonald, with whom he made his home. He is also survived by a small grandson, G. W. Howell. Brother McDonald was married fifty-five years ago to Miss Zilpha Melvin, who preceded him in death a few years. The community, the home, and the church will miss him. Brother McDonald had been a faithful and loyal member of the church of Jesus Christ at New Hope, near Albany, for a long number of years, being senior elder for that congregation. His life was an inspiration to all who knew him. His chief joy was in things pertaining to salvation and the promotion of the cause and kingdom Christ died to establish. Though he had passed threescore and ten, with eyesight too dim to read, he was cheerful, and would lift his feeble voice in song and praise and take an active part in the Bible lessons, answering and asking questions from the Scriptures. His life was one of righteous fruit bearing. His mission fulfilled, God called him up higher to his reward. "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

Gospel Advocate, July 30, 1925, page 736.

McDonald, Hattie Belle (Rainwater)

Hattie Belle Rainwater McDonald was born February 15, 1884, in Central Texas and grew to womanhood in that state. Early in life she became a member of the church and to that calling was faithful until the end of the way. Her passing came September 2, 1953, in the hospital at Fayette, Ala. On December 31, 1902, she became the wife of Hal P. McDonald. After some ten or twelve years of both teaching and attending schools in their native state of Texas, they came to Henderson, Tenn., and spent some two or three years in Freed-Hardeman College under the presidency of A. G. Freed. In the summer of 1916, they moved to Alabama and Brother McDonald became the president of Alabama Christian College at Berry, Ala. The writer became a student in that college in 1919 and was there through 1921. Sister McDonald was a teacher in some of my classes. We were closely associated together as teacher and student and a friendship was formed that only death could sever. She and my wife became the very closest of friends and she visited often in our home where they spent many happy hours together. Our children grew up to know and love her as one of the purest and sweetest of all the earth. No finer character ever lived upon this earth. Her passing will leave her husband lonely. The church has lost a faithful member and her community, one of its finest citizens. Yes, we sorrow, but not as those who have no hope. The funeral was conducted by Tim Walker on Friday, September 5, and her body was placed in the cemetery at Pine Tree, near Longview, Texas, by the side of her father and mother.

A. M. Plyler.

Gospel Advocate, October 8, 1953, page 670.

McDonald, John P.

John P. McDonald, 59, a member of the Capitol Street church in Jackson, Miss. passed away July 26. Memorial services were conducted July 28 in Jackson, by Jimmy Hargrove, minister o the Capitol Street church, Hugh Tucker Jr., of Panama City, Florida, and the writer. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama.

A native of Montgomery, Brother McDonald operated a men's clothing store in downtown Jackson for nearly twenty-five years. Prior to this period, he was a regional manager for the Schwob Clothing Company. Brother McDonald was widely-known for his civic leadership in Jackson and Mississippi. For many years he served as chairman of the election commission in Jackson, he was a past president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and was Jackson's Civil Defense Administrator. Although Brother McDonald desired no political office, he frequently served as campaign manager or on the staff of senatorial, congressional and gubernatorial candidates. He had been a colonel on the staff of Mississippi's last five governors.

Indicative of the high esteem in which he was held, Governor Johnson, Attorney General Patterson, Mayor Thompson of Jackson, together with numerous other state leaders gathered with an overflowing assembly of brethren and friends to honor the memory of "Brother Mac."

Transcending his interest in civic affairs, Brother McDonald loved the church. He never sought public acclaim or the active leadership of the church since he remained a bachelor throughout life, but his wise counsel and sound business judgment was often sought and appreciated. Brother McDonald made countless contributions unknown to the public. His greatest delight was in obtaining a job for a needy brother or overflowing the auditorium for a gospel meeting. Through Brother McDonald's influence one hotel gave free accommodations to all visiting preachers, a television station arranged

prime time for a church program, and a radio station practically donated air time. These were but a few of his many and typical contributions. Few gospel preachers visited Jackson without a friendly visit with Brother "Mac" at the clothing store. In these widespread acquaintances he especially delighted.

Brother McDonald's immediate survivors are his mother, Mrs. Nettie McDonald of Jackson, with whom he made his home, two sisters, Mrs. Irma Lee Brown of Jackson and Mrs. Emily Elizabeth LeCraw of Columbus, Ga. Together with a host of others, the writer has lost a beloved friend, one "that sticketh closer than a brother."

Orlan Miller.

Gospel Advocate, September 7, 1967, page 575.

McDonald, Martha Ellen Coman

At the old family home, near Edge, Texas, April 17, 1945, Mrs. W. J. McDonald passed away, following an illness of some length. On account of her advanced age, her condition was serious for some time and her passing was not unexpected; but the news of her death brought sorrow to a wide circle of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday morning, April 19, at eleven o'clock, at the church of Christ in Edge, Texas. Foy E. Wallace, Sr., of Kilgore, Texas, led a beautiful prayer, after which R. B. Sweet, of College Station, spoke words of praise for her faithful Christian life and words of comfort to the bereaved. The beautiful floral offerings were an emblem of the sweet life that had passed on. Martha Ellen Coman McDonald was born August 24, 1863, near Waynesville, N. C. She moved to Texas when a very small child and settled in the Edge community, in Brazos County, and had lived there the remainder of her life. At the time of her passing she was eighty-one years, seven months, and twenty-three days old. She married William John McDonald on December 22, 1881; was baptized in September, 1886, by B. P. Swenney; and had lived a faithful servant of the Lord for fifty-eight years. Her husband, W. J. McDonald, preceded her in death almost seven years. She is the mother of six children, all of whom ministered at her bedside and were all present at the funeralW. D. McDonald, Normangee, Texas; J. M. McDonald, Coleman, Texas; Mrs. E. C. Coursey, Coleman, Texas; R. R. McDonald, Edge, Texas; V. C. McDonald, Normangee, Texas; and Mrs. J. A. Wilson, Edge, Texas. She had twenty-five grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Selma McDonald, of Houston, Texas, who was unable to attend the funeral on account of illness. Mother McDonald was always a true and faithful wife, a kind and devoted mother, a priceless neighbor, a worthy citizen, and a faithful and devoted Christian. The old and young alike have spent many happy hours in her home enjoying her splendid hospitality and being influenced by her pure, clean life. We thank God for the life she lived, the example she set, and the influence she had on all with whom she came in contact. Pallbearers were the grandsons present, and flower girls were granddaughters. She had six grandsons in the service, three of them overseas.

Mrs. E. C. Coursey., Coleman, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, May 10, 1945, page 263.

McDonald, Nell

Early Saturday morning, October 17 about 5:45 A. M., suddenly and unexpectedly and without explanation, Mrs. Charles E. McDonald passed this life. She was born in Fayette County, Alabama, July 10, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Shelnut. At approximately age 10, she and her family moved to Birmingham, Alabama where she completed her elementary and high school education. She was married to Charles E. McDonald on May 12, 1950. During the twenty years of their marriage, Nell faithfully labored beside her husband as he preached Christ in Vermont, Alabama, and Tennessee.

Nell, as she was affectionately known by hundreds of friends scattered all over the country, was a very gracious, kind, and considerate lady. She proved herself a very capable and willing help meet to her husband. She has been aptly described as an ideal preacher's wife.

She and her family were residing in Jackson, Tennessee at the time of her passing. They had only recently moved in early August of his year to work with the Allen and Edgewood church of Christ there.

Nell is survived by her husband, Charles E. McDonald, and two children, a son Allan Keith, age 17, who is a freshman at Freed-Hardeman College and a daughter, Charlene Amanda, age 14.

Nell was one who excelled. Her smile, her kind helping hands will be sorely missed. A memorial fund has been established at Freed-Hardeman College in her honor. Any of her acquaintances and friends desiring to make a contribution to it should be assured that it will be deeply appreciated by her family.

Charles McDonald.

Gospel Advocate, November 2, 1970, page 735.

McDonald, Ollie Weeks

Mrs. Ollie Weeks McDonald was born May 8, 1880, to the late W. J. and Martha McCallum Weeks, pioneer citizens of Chester County, Tenn. "Miss" Ollie, as she was known to residents and friends, spent her seventy-four years in the vicinity of Jacks Creek and Henderson. She was one of the oldest residents of the county and was known and loved by nearly all of its citizens. Few people have spent an entire life as long as hers who continued to be interested in every activity of the church and community as did Miss Ollie. She was one of the oldest members of the Parent-Teacher Association. She attended every activity of the elementary and high school unless sickness prevented. Since 1921, with but rare exceptions, she had been a regular attendant at the morning chapel service of Freed-Hardeman College. She knew the school as well as the students. She was personally interested in them and in each member of the faculty. Truly the young people of Freed-Hardeman College and Chester County have lost one of their most faithful supporters. Miss Ollie was the widow of John McDonald, Sr., who preceded her in death in the year 1945. There were no children born to this wedlock, but if Miss Ollie failed to have the pleasure of her own children, she certainly took pleasure in those of others. Few, if any, were more interested in and devoted to the Lord's work than Sister McDonald. She was always present when the church assembled and always interested in the progress of the church at home or abroad. Two brothers (F. R. Weeks of Henderson and Lee H. Weeks of Nashville) and one sister (Mrs. Tom Williams of Henderson) survive. Funeral services were conducted by the writer with Kelley Doyle in charge of congregational singing.

H. A. Dixon.

Gospel Advocate, May 12, 1955, page 381.

McDonald, Ray William

Ray William McDonald was born near Gove, Kan., December 9, 1896, the son of William T. and Laura McDonald. He passed away July 21, 1950, at the age of fifty-three, after a long illness. On June 3, 1923, he was united in marriage to Susan Hincksliff of Jerome, Kan. To this union two children were borna daughter, Betty Jane, who preceded him in death on February 7, 1937, and a son, Howard Leland of this city; and one grandson, Michael Edwin. He and family left western Kansas in the fall of 1937, and since have made their home in Goldendale, Wash. He was baptized into the church of Christ on May 13, 1938, and lived a faithful Christian life, being one of the leaders in the Goldendale Church. Besides his immediate family, he leaves to mourn his passing: two brothers (Emery and Howard McDonald of Gove City, Kan), two sisters (Mrs. Hester Cook of Scott City, Kan., and Mrs. Verna Yoresen of Canyonville, Ore.), and a host of friends in Kansas and Goldendale. He was a great lover of children, and was known by all as "Ray." The writer conducted the funeral, being assisted by a group of singers from the local church of Christ. The body was laid to rest Monday, July 24, 1950, in the Goldendale Cemetery, to await the resurrection.

Owen E. Hunt., Goldendale, Wash.

Gospel Advocate, August 10, 1950, page 517.

McDonald, Robert Sidney

Robert Sidney McDonald was born February 13, 1877 in East Texas, and passed away May 4, 1951 at the home of his son in Graham, Texas. He left his wife, a son, Thomas, who preaches at Graham, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Groves of Crows Landing, Calif. Brother Sid, as he was commonly called, spent some forty years preaching the gospel. He farmed in Montague County for a living, preached on Sundays, and held meetings and debates with very little financial remuneration. No man ever accused him of preaching for money. Indeed, he was human, but modest and humble. One of his common expressions was, "If it were not for the grace of God, none of us would be saved." As a son, I can say that no person ever gave me more encouragement in preaching the word. Ross Dye spoke words of comfort at his funeral. His body rests in the cemetery at New Port, Texas. May the memory of his honesty and faithfulness ever abide with his children and his grandchildren.

Thomas McDonald.

Gospel Advocate, July 26, 1951, page 478.

McDonald, Rosa (Warner)

Rosa (Warner) McDonald was born at Paris, Texas, February 24, 1903, and departed this life at Pampa, Texas, July 22, 1950. She was a daughter of Charlie and Lucy Warner, who preceded her in death several years ago. She was married to Thomas McDonald twenty-eight years ago. To this union were born seven childrentwo sons (Eugene and Lowell, Lubbock, Texas), and five daughters (Mrs. A. L. Horne and Mrs. Phil Perkins, Lubbock, and Mrs. Joe Preston, Skellytown, Texas); two single daughters (Nelta and Verma) live with their father at Graham, Texas. Surviving are also ten grandchildren. Rosa was a faithful member of the church from early childhood. She was an ideal wife and a Christian mother. Her children, except Verma, who is only six years old, are active members of the church. The five who are married have Christian companions. She was truly the queen of her home. J. P. Crenshaw spoke comforting words at the Francis Avenue building, in Pampa, on July 24, assisted by D. C. Lawrence and E. N. McCoy. Her body rests in the new cemetery at Graham, Texas. The family was making preparations to move from Central Church, in Tampa, to Graham at the time of her death. Thomas now preaches for the church in Graham. The members of the family need your prayers in their hours of loneliness.

Thomas McDonald.

Gospel Advocate, September 14, 1950, page 598.

McDonald, Sarah C.

Sister Sarah C. McDonald was laid to rest in the McDonald cemetery, near Moulton, Ala., on April 9, 1923. She was in her eighty-third year, having been born on July 17, 1840. In December, 1856, she was buried with Christ in baptism by Elder C. McDonald, and on August 28, 1859, she married Ed. C. McDonald. She was the daughter of Judge D. G. Ligon, an able jurist and member of the Supreme Court of Alabama, and, best of all, a minister of the simple Christian faith, in which cause he lay down his life years ago literally in the pulpit of the little congregation in Moulton. Sister McDonald was born and reared in Lawrence County, Ala., and all her life was spent here, excepting the last few years, which were spent in Albany, Ala., with her niece. Her life was one of simple Christian service. Being above the average in strength of character, she set always an example of womanly godliness that won the respect of all for Christianity. Her husband, a faithful servant of the cross, passed on in 1907. Sister McDonald leaves but few relatives, but these and many friends mourn her death.

Earl M. Hodson.

Gospel Advocate, April 26, 1923, page 419.

McDonald, Sarah J.

Sister Sarah J. McDonald, wife of Brother William McDonald, of Totty's Bend, Tenn., after a lingering illness of several years, passed quietly away at her home on Friday, December 2, 1898. The remains were brought to the Old Well Cemetery for interment. Services were conducted by the writer. One sad feature of the occasion was the fact that within the last twenty-four months we had been called upon to perform this rite half a dozen times in the McDonald family. Truly, to them "troubles have not come singly," but, like "ghosts in deserted banquet halls," they came in troops, bringing sorrow in their train. Were it not for the overarching rainbow of God's love, and the "star of hope" that illumines the Christian's pathway, it could not be borne. When death's messenger came to this home it found our sister "waiting and watching," looking for and hastening that glorious day when the Son of God should call her to come up higher. She was found with the "wedding garment on," and to her death brought "sweet peace." Sister McDonald gave her heart to God in her youth. She obeyed the Lord, and, like a godly woman of old, she "did what she could" in his vineyard, until the appointed time for change came. May that consolation which Heaven alone can give be vouchsafed unto the sorrowing husband and the little ones left behind.

John D. Evans.

Gospel Advocate, January 12, 1899, page 32.

McDonald, Thomas H.

Thomas H. McDonald, 91, died Feb. 4 in Decatur, Texas. A preacher for more than 60 years, McDonald's first sermon was in Bowie, Texas; his last was in Duncan, Ariz. He also preached in Arkansas and Missouri.

A 1927 graduate of Thorpe Springs College, McDonald obtained teacher certification at Decatur Baptist College in 1929. He received is bachelor's degree from Abilene Christian College in 1932.

McDonald had two formal debates and taught singing schools in addition to his teaching and preaching.

McDonald married Rosa Irene Warner in 1927, who died in 1950. They had seven children. He later married Glenis Hayes, and they had six children.

Burial was in Newport, Texas, where McDonald was born.

Gospel Advocate, March, 1994, page 42.

McDoniel, J. R. (Bob)

J. R. (Bob) McDoniel, long-time Jackson County, Ark., elder, teacher and church leader, passed this life August 23, 1974, after a lengthy illness. Brother McDoniel was born September 29, 1912.

The last four years of his life he was a member of the Holden Avenue church at Newport, where he served faithfully until his death. Had he lived until the end of the year, he probably would have been appointed an elder of the Holden Avenue.

Brother McDoniel was a favorite among the adult Bible teachers, at Holden Avenue. He knew the Book and enjoyed teaching it. He had previously been a member of the Battle Avenue church, where he served many years as elder and leader.

He was a man of many talents. Farmer, school teacher, merchant, and outstanding family man. His influence will long be felt through the magnificent family he has left to bless the earth.

Brother McDoniel is survived by his good wife, Clara Fortenberry McDoniel, two sons, Jim McDoniel of Shreveport, La., and Glen McDoniel of Columbus, Miss., both ministers of the church in those cities; two daughters, Mrs. Janavee Craig Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. Patricia McCarley, of Russellville, Ky. Both Mr. Craig and Mr. McCarley are deacons of the church were they worship.

The church lost a great servant when Brother McDoniel died, but his works will continue to bear fruit through his faithful family and others whose lives he touched.

James L. May, Jr.

Gospel Advocate, October 31, 1974, page 703.

McDonough, Barbara

Former missionary Barbara McDonough died May 6 from pancreatic cancer, according to an African Christian Hospitals newsletter.

McDonough's husband, Bill, is the director of Partners in Progress, a medical missions outreach program of the Sixth and Izard Church of Christ, Little Rock, Ark.

The McDonoughs served for many years as missionaries in Germany and in other parts of the world.

McDonough is survived by her husband and their daughter, Rebecca, a missionary with her husband in Romania.

Gospel Advocate, September, 1995, page 46.