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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Nance, Allen Q.
   Brethren L. & S:  This is in memory of our esteemed Brother Allen Q. Nance.  He is the Son of Zachariah Nance.  He was born in Green Co. Ky. Sept. 16th 1813.  Moved in 1832 to Cass Co. Ill. In 1852 moved to Dallas Co, Texas where he has since lived.  Died May 28th. 1873, aged fifty-nine years eight months and two days.  Obeyed the gospel, 3rd Lords day in Oct. 1868 since which he has lived an exemplary life so far as known to the writer.  He left a wife and several children to mourn his loss, but being most of them in the church they will not mourn as without hope in Christ, as he died for us, and rose for our justification.
Isaac Jones., June 16th. 1873.
Gospel Advocate, July 17, 1873, page 667.

Neal, C. W.
Brethren L. & S.:  Please publish through the Advocate the death of our Christian brother, C. W. Neal.  He died at his home near Alexandria Tennessee on the 13th day of April 1871, after lingering for nearly three months with Erysipelas, which he bore with meekness and Christian fortitude to the last.  He died in his 64 year; having been married 43 years and nearly the same length of time a devoted member of the Christian church.  Though the first and second amiable Partner of his bosom have gone to their rest, one 35 years ago the second 15 years he left the third companion and six children all belonging to the church of Christ, to mourn their loss but their loss is his gain:
Sleep on dear friend till time shall end,
We will strive to meet thee in that home above. 
J. D. Rowland., Alexandria, Tenn., April 17th 1871.
Gospel Advocate, April 27, 1871, page 400. 

Neely, J. W.
   Fell asleep in Jesus, at his residence in Franklin, Tenn., 22nd of March, Bro. J. W. Neely.  He was about fifty years of age, having been a faithful member of the Church of Christ for fifteen years.  He was always deeply interested in the prosperity of the cause of our Master, and was ever ready, both with his own personal effort and his means, to labor for the success of heaven's truth.  He has left an aged mother, brothers and sisters to mourn his loss.  To them we way in the language of Paul, "Sorrow not as others which have no hope."  You have every Scriptural assurance that he is sleeping in Jesus.  May we all so live that our last end may be like his. 
E. G. S.
Gospel Advocate, April 7, 1870, page 329.

Neely, T. B.
   My only brother, T. B. Neely, passed over the Jordan of death, May 4th, 1877.  His wife and little daughter passed over last year.
   What a happy reunion on the other shore!  Papa, mamma, and sweet Laura, all in the beautiful home of the blest, waiting to welcome the four little orphans who ramble up and down on this shore.  Children, be ready to cross over.  My brother and wife were in the prime of life and had been disciples over twelve years.
Amanda Bostick., Sweetwater, Tenn.
Gospel Advocate, June 28, 1877, page 409.

Neice, Finette
Died at Fayetville Tenn. Dec. 31st, 1870, of dropsy, Sister Finette Neice.  She was born in 1850 and obeyed the Gospel under the preaching of Bro. Jesse Sewell while holding a protracted meeting at Flat Creek in August 1870. Her afflictions were long and painful yet she bore them with Christian resignation and died in hope of a blissful inheritance beyond the grave.
   She has left father, mother, brother, and sisters to mourn their loss yet not as those who have no hope.   May they so live as to meet her where partings will be no more.
J. D. Floyd.
Gospel Advocate, February 9, 1871, page 140.

Nelms, John F.
In memory of our beloved brother John F. Nelms, of Pocahontas Tenn. We laud his Christian course.
   He was born in Hardeman Co Tenn. Oct. 1st 1849; married to Mary E. Davis, July 21st 1867.  Joined the Christian church, July 18th 1872: Departed this life August 26th 1873.  He left a good Christian wife who is zealous in the cause, with two little children--which she will be very careful to bring up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.  His Christian parents, brothers and sister should not weep as those who have no hope. 
Geo. P. Young., Pocahontas Tenn. Sept. 26th 1873.
Gospel Advocate, October 16, 1873, page 998.

Newman, Cassie Miller
   Died, at her home, nine miles south of Murfreesboro, Tenn., November 25th, 1879, Sister Cassie Miller-Newman.  She was born at Millersburg in the county of Rutherford, August 23d, 1812.  She was married to L. D. Newman March 27th, 1828, with whom she trod the path of life for over thirty years.  On the 2nd day of June, 1842, she obeyed the gospel,  becoming one of the most devoted and self-sacrificing of Christians.  She had a large circle of friends, relatives and acquaintances who knew her only to love.  They loved her for her many noble qualities of heart and hand. The suffering and stricken ones of earth were sure of comfort and consolation from her beneficent hands.  Mid the trials and tribulations of life, for she was not without severe afflictions, she is said by those who have the best right to know, to have borne herself as a true lover of Jesus, and to have carried her cross with the humility of one of God's sainted children.  In her last sickness, which was protracted and severe, she manifested no displeasure at her lot, but earnestly seeking consolation from him who can bind up the wounded heart and can give rest to the weary ones of earth, she calmly awaited the summons to depart and to be with her Lord.  Thus after a busy life, much of it devotedly spent in the Master's service, surrounded by those who knew her longest, and who loved her most, she peacefully and calmly passed away from this earth.
   The death of this good woman leaves a void in the church at Union which will be hard to fill.  While in health she was a regular attendant upon the worship, and as a deaconess of the church, was always found in the path of duty.  Of the estimation in which she was held by the community in which she was born, reared and lived, no better attestation need be given than the large number of persons who came to pay a last tribute of respect by following her remains to their last resting place, already selected and prepared by her.  Beside her husband, L. D. Newman, and her only two children, who had already passed the Jordan of death before her, we laid her to rest.  "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth.  Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
J. E. S.
Gospel Advocate, January 1, 1880, page 10.

Newman, Lucy Jane
Departed this life in Trousdale County Tenn, at the residence of her husband; on 23rd of April 1871, our much loved Sister, Lucy Jane Newman, aged 26 years 2 months and 27 days.  She had been raised and trained correctly by her aunt, Francis Anthony who is a devoted Christian Consequently she obeyed the Gospel when quite young at a meeting held by our lamented Bro. Stalker and myself.  I have known her from childhood.  She was worthy of the honorable name she wore (Christian.)  She made it manifest by her daily deportment, she was a kind companion, kind mother, a kind neighbor and lovely Disciple of Christ, when told she could not live but a short time. She said she was ready to go.  There was nothing between her and death but her Husband and dear little children.  May the Good Lord spare the life of W. F. Newman, her distressed husband, until he may see the great propriety of becoming a Christian, that he may so raise his four little children that they may all meet her in a better world than this.  The humble prayer of a sympathizing friend.
W. C. Huffman.
Gospel Advocate, May 11, 1871, page 447.

Newsom, S. A.
Mrs. S. A. Newsom was born in Jackson county, Tenn., Nov. 12th 1820; died in Hernando, Miss., evening of Aug. 21st, 1880 from paralysis.   Thus has death folded the leaves and affixed his seal to the volume of a pure life.  In her was verified the full embodiment of the phrase, "a noble, Christian woman."  Her virtue and charity were as elevated and unbounded as the sphere in which she lived.  She was one, whose "children arise and call blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her."   As her walk seemed a benediction, her presence a sunbeam, so her absence has thrown a cold, deep shadow over many sorrowing hearts.  Her home has sustained the irreparable loss of a loving wife, a devoted mother; her community a true, sincere friend, and Christianity a faithful disciple and shining light.  Yet, in this great loss, we feel that heaven has gained an angel--thereby enhancing the attractions alluring us there; and she has gained immortality--eternal life!  What a comforting thought!  Yes, her death was another triumph to Christianity, which was, as the Psalmist describes it only "the shadow of death."  The heat and burden of the day having ended, the tired, though faithful Ruth gathered together her ripe, golden sheaves for her master's granary and when evening shades began to cluster round, under the spreading branches of the palm, beside murmuring streams and gushing fountains, quickly closing her eyes and folding her hands, "fell asleep in Jesus."  Sweet and peaceful will her sleep be until the morning of the resurrection, when the Sun of Righteousness will rise above the everlasting hills, flooding the plains with indescribable beauty and grandeur.  Then--
"Shall we behold her raised--complete--
The dust swept from her beauty--glorified--
A new Memnon singing in the great God-light."
T. E. Allison., Senatobia, Miss. Aug. 24, 1880.
Gospel Advocate, January 27, 1881, page 54.

Nichols, Eliza
  Brethren L. & S.:  You will please announce through the ADVOCTE, the death of our beloved Sister, Eliza Nichols,wife of J. A. Nichols, and daughter of Wm. Hoover, of Bedford county, Tenn.  She was born Oct. 6, 1838; united with the Christian Church Sep. 1856; married Aug. 25, 1857; moved to this State with her husband in 1861; was one of the number that formed the first Christian Church of this county in 1869.
   She died Feb. 12, 1870, of consumption.  She lingered for many months, but bore it patiently and died in full assurance of a blissful immortality.  She leaves a bereaved husband and six children, to mourn her loss; but their loss is her eternal gain.  May God bless them in their affliction.
J. H. T.
Gospel Advocate, May 12, 1870, page 449.

Noblett, James
Died Jan. 22nd 1871, Bro James Noblett, of Bedford County, Tenn.  Bro. Noblett left a sister wife and three children. He was a consistent member of the body of Christ.  The fatal disease had been preying upon him for several months before he gave up to die; about one week before his death, he commenced a letter to bro. David Yancy of Texas stating his condition, both here and hereafter, adding that he could leave better satisfied if only he could leave the Church in the full discharge of her duty, (then we could feel that our children were in the hands of a faithful mother)  Bro. N. often spoke with me upon this subject when we were prisoners, and may I say often was my poor spirit cheered up by his gentle spirit when speaking of the precious promises contained in the Gospel.  We were released and allowed to return to our homes, again he is in prison, the prison house of death, and soon we may be with him but oh bright hope the next time we are to be released by king Jesus and allowed to be in his company forever.  May we all live as he lived that we may die as he died, in the hope of immortality.
W. H. Dixon.
Gospel Advocate, March 2, 1871, page 208.

Nored, Emma
Nored, Ariana
Brethren L. & S.:  I was called upon last Lord's day to attend the funeral services of little Emma and Ariana, daughters of Mr. LaFayette and sister Margaret Nored, who live some six or eight miles in the country.  They were young and promising children, about nine and eleven years old.  Their very sudden and more than distressing death was caused by the explosion of an oil can, while attempting to fill the lamp when burning.  After supper, the two little girls were left, as usual, in the dining room to clear away the table, their father and mother retiring to another room, when suddenly they heard the report of the explosion of the can.  Mr. Nored, thinking the noise was made by a gun, perhaps by some one trying to scare the children, sprang to the door between them, opened it, and, to his inexpressible horror and astonishment, saw the dear little children wrapt in flames running toward him, screaming.  He and sister N. succeeded in extinguishing the fire, but alas! too late.  Their darling children were so badly burned that nothing could save them.  The oldest exclaimed, "Ma, don't burn yourself up for me, I'm burned to death, let me die."
   The youngest lived about seven hours after the accident, the oldest lived seventeen hours.  Both seemed conscious that death was fast approaching.
   I went to the grave where some three hundred or more persons had collected to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed ones; and on the arrival of the corpses, the whole multitude seemed to be in deep distress and amazement.   But when placed near the grave and the coffin opened, such distress and anguish I hope never again to witness.  The language of the apostle, "weep with them that weep" came into my mind, as I gazed upon their little lifeless forms and parched faces; but another thought was "that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope."
Jas. S. Aden., Paris, Tenn., May 14, 1872
Gospel Advocate, May 30, 1872, page 529.

Norfleet, A. A. 
   Bro. A. A. Norfleet died at his home in Timica Co. Miss. of Pneumonia, on 15th day of Dec. 1871, after a painful illness of thirteen days.  The deceased was in his 26th year.  He confessed the Savior and was baptized by bro. Caskey last August, his conversion was thorough and complete, and from the time he became a Christian to the day of his death he was ever found in the path of duty.  He read the Bible much and talked to his devoted wife often of the love of God and his hopes of Heaven.  He had no fear of death, but was perfectly resigned to his fate.  His only regret was, to leave his little family to whom he was the sunlight and joy.  But that sun has set that joy has turned into grief.
   Besides numerous brethren and friends he leaves a wife and two small children to mourn their loss.  May God sustain them in their affliction. 
A Brother., Thyatira Miss, Feb. 8th 1872
Gospel Advocate, March 7, 1872, page 242.

Northcross, Francis P.
   At the residence of A. J. Rowland, her son-in-law, Sister Francis P. Northcross, at the advanced age of 65 years, died Jan. 2nd, 1872.  Before marriage her name was Thomas.  Was born in Kentucky in 1806.  Was raised and married in Alabama.  Soon after marrying she united with the disciples of Christ.  She has lived in Mississippi and Tenn., (near where she died) over 40 years; during the same period she has been a faithful and intelligent disciple.  She belonged to Enon church, Tippah county, Miss.  Her life was marked with fortitude.  She was well versed in Scripture, and able to cope with the ablest of opposing preachers.  The character or kind of private life--that is the life which she lived and no one knew but herself--is best learned from her conversation just before death.  She said, "I know I am going to die, and hope I will go to rest.  I have studied about my past life and do not know how I could make it better if I had it to live over."
   May we all live in such a manner that when death comes, it may not bring with it remorse.
G. W. Rowland., Corner's Bluff, Miss.
Gospel Advocate, May 16, 1872, page 480.

Norton, Tollie E.
Died, near Kenton Station, in this county on the 22nd of May, in the 29th year of her age--our beloved sister Tollie E. Norton, wife of J. W. Norton, and daughter of our late brother Aquilla Goodloe.  She was a member of the Christian Church, the most exalted position occupied by mortals upon this earth.  She was a member from her youth up and scarcely remembered a time when she was not disposed to be a Christian.  Such was the influence of being brought up in the instruction and discipline of the Lord by Godly, pious parents, who by precept and example early impressed her young and succeptible mind with the great and important truths of Christianity.  Consequently, she early yielded obedience to the commands of Jesus Christ and fell into the arms of the church, where she remained until the day of her dismissal from the church below to enter the general assembly of the firstborn on high.  She was conscious of her dissolution and conversed freely with her friends upon the subject of death.  She told them the grave had no terrors to her, she felt that its sting had been taken away by him who had slept there.  She was not mortalities slave.  She felt that death was but the stepping-stone to life and immortality the ante-chamber to that "house not made with hands eternal in the heavens."  She leaves an affectionate husband, and two little orphan children to mourn their irreparable loss; also a Christian mother to whom she was devotedly attached, together with brothers and sisters to mourn their, not her, loss.
   Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.  All who sleep in the Christ shall have part in the first resurrection, over whom the second death shall have no power.
T. B. O., Union City, Obion Co., Tenn., June 8th, 1871.
Gospel Advocate, June 22, 1871, page 562.

Norwood, James A.
James A. Norwood, at his residence in Lawrence county, Ala., died September 14th, 1868.  Bro. Norwood had, some years past, made a profession of religion; but, after hearing the Gospel presented, about one month before his death, immediately obeyed.  He met death with great calmness and resignation; declared his faith in Jesus, and his willingness to trust in Him, and in this way endeavored to console a weeping wife.
Gospel Advocate, January 21, 1869, page 67.

Neal, Sally
   Died Dec. 20th, 1875, our mother, Sally Neal, daughter of George and Elizabeth Hartman, of Davidson Co., Tenn. She was born in July, 1805; and was married to Ralph Neal about the year 1830, to whom she proved an affectionate and faithful wife until death called her from hence.  She was in bad health for a number of years, and for the last three months of her life she was sorely afflicted with lung disease, yet she bore all her suffering and pain with that patience and fortitude so strikingly characteristic of a devoted Christian.  She was one of the first of this part of the county that took the Bible and the Bible alone for her rule of faith and practice and recommended the same to all her children.  She leaves a husband, six children, relatives, friends, brethren and sisters to mourn her loss.  Oh, let us remember our loss is her eternal gain--for "blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, yea, saith the Spirit, from henceforth they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
P. H. Brittain., Lavergne; Tenn.
Gospel Advocate, March 16, 1876, page 262.

Nelson, Robert
The people of our village and surrounding neighborhood have lately been thrown into a state of sadness and grief, on account of the death of our much loved teacher, brother Robert Nelson late of Rutherford Co., Tenn.  He taught school for us at Morrison, Tenn., last year, commenced again the first of this year with flattering prospects for a large school, had been teaching four weeks, was taken ill and on the 10th day after fell asleep in Jesus.  He governed his school by love and kindness.  His patrons and students, some of whom differed from him religiously, all loved him. He was quite sensible of his condition and the day on which he died he desired to see all his students to tell them good-bye.  They were accordingly sent for, I was at his bedside, when they came, and a more affecting scene I never beheld.  He called them by name told them he was dying, bid them farewell, exhorting the young men to prepare to live Christians in order to die happy, and taking the little girls and boys by the hand, telling them to be good children, would embrace them in his arms drawing them to his breast.  Truly he died as he had lived, his heart glowing with loving kindness.  He obeyed the Gospel some two years ago under the preaching of brother Smith Bowling in Coffee county, Tenn., and identified himself with the church of Christ at Philadelphia, Warren county, Tenn.  It is sad to loose one so useful and lovely; yet we mourn not as those who have no hope, believing that our loss is his eternal gain.
A. G. Logue.
Gospel Advocate, April 3, 1879, page 214.

Noel, Mary F.
It becomes my painful duty to record the death of our well beloved Sister, Mary F. Noel, the wife of Bro. Thomas E. Noel, of Bell's Depot, Tenn.  She died of that awful disease Pneumonia.  She was born Jan., the 10th 1825 in the State of Virginia, obeyed the Gospel at Gilboa Va., at the age of 14, and departed this life May 19th 1878, aged fifty-three years four months and nine days, having lived a Christian thirty-nine years.  I never was acquainted with a better and a more useful woman in a community than she was.  As a neighbor she was always found at her post, kind and obliging, ever ready to accommodate and assist her neighbors.  As a wife, and mother she was kind and affectionate, her counsel was sought and her judgment respected.  As a Christian wife, mother and neighbor her death is severely felt.  She claimed to have no presentiment of her death.  She died calm and self-possessed and resigned to the will of her Lord.  Loving her family she expressed a desire to remain with them.  While dying she requested her dying love to be sent to her mother.  We condole with the bereaved family.
H. C. Booth.
Gospel Advocate, May 30, 1878, page 345.

Norris, Maggie
   By request I announce to the readers of the Gospel Advocate the death of Sister Maggie Norris, daughter of Brother James K. Blackman, one of our preachers who earnestly contended for the truth in earlier days, when we had but few preachers.  He has long since gone to his reward, and now his children have begun to follow.  Sister Maggie was a true and devoted Christian, having been taught the Bible from her childhood.  She was a devoted child and a true wife.  All who knew her loved her.  Truly one good woman is gone and will be sadly missed by all her relatives and friends.  She leaves a mother, three brothers, three sisters, and a husband to mourn their loss.  She was thirty years old at the day of her death, which occurred on July 10, 1899.  May her kindred and friends all live such lives as will secure for them the privilege of meeting her again in that city whose Builder and Maker is God, where parting is never known.
J. P. Grigg.

Gospel Advocate, September 7, 1899, page 574.

Nicholson, C. C.
   Mother C. C. Nicholson, of Weimar, after a painful and protracted illness, and many years of affliction, all of which she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, sank gently, calmly, sweetly to rest, at one o'clock, Sunday morning, the 3rd inst., in the 67th year of her age.  She was born in Tennessee and lived for many years in Nashville, where her father, O. B. Smith was well known, and where she still had many acquaintances and friends.  After her marriage to Mr. Nicholson, they came to Texas and settled at La Grange, where, in 1867, he died during the yellow fever epidemic, to whose memory she remained loyal to the time of her death.  Three children survive her, all of whom have families residing in Weimar, and have their houses near each other.  She was for more than forty years a faithful disciple of the Lord Jesus, and leaned with an unfaltering trust on his loving mighty arm as she entered the valley of shadows.  Her dying exhortation to her children was to greater faithfulness in their duty to their dear Redeemer.  Hers was a grand and noble life, whose impress cannot be lost, and whose highest eulogy is in its faithful portrayal.
V. R. Stapp., Feb. 10.
Gospel Advocate, February 26, 1890, page 140.

Nicks, Ann E. Cummins
   Sister Nicks, formerly Ann E. Cummins was born May 20, 1832, was married to James T. Nicks, April 23, 1840, departed this life Nov. 28, 1889.  She obeyed the gospel in 1844, after which time she lived to the glory of God and the good of man.  Sister Nicks followed the example of the blessed Savior in that she went about doing good.  Her place is vacant and no one can fill it.  She leaves a husband and six children, and a large circle of brethren and sisters and friends to mourn her loss.  May we all imitate her example in life, so that we all may be ready for death.
John Nicks.
Gospel Advocate, May 7, 1890, page 302.

Nicks, Annie
   Died, Feb. 1, 1890, Sister Annie Nicks, wife of Bro. Alvis Nicks and daughter of Bro. J. A. and Becca Prosser, of Chestnut Ridge.  Sister N. obeyed the gospel in 1872, lived a consistent life and died in hope of immortality.  She leaves behind a husband and two little boys, a mother, sisters and brothers to mourn her loss, but none sorrow as those do who have no hope.  She met death bravely and cheerfully.  May the promises of the gospel comfort those bereaved ones and strengthen us to hold out faithful until the end.
W. H. Dixon., Petersburg, Tenn.
Gospel Advocate, May 28, 1890, page 347.

Noblet, Roaner
   Sister Roaner Noblet departed this life November 28, 1889.  She was about sixty-seven years old, as near as her people could trace her age.  Sister Noblet obeyed the Gospel about fourteen years ago, under the teaching of Bro. William Smith, who lives in that community.  Sister Noblet leaves two sons and two daughters to grieve after her.  One of her sons is very feeble.  He is troubled with his lungs.  May her friends not grieve after her as those who have no hope.
A. H. Richardson., Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Jan. 9, 1890.
Gospel Advocate, January 22, 1890, page 62.

Netterville, Tereza 
   Mrs. Tereza Netterville, our faithful sister in Christ, passed to her reward on March 8, 1900.  For more than fifty years she lived as the devoted wife of Brother J. T. Netterville, and only a little more than two months after his decease she was laid to rest beside his sleeping form.  Like the true woman that she was, she was ever faithful in the performance of the duties within the circle of her home, and her children, grandchildren, neighbors, and many friends all rise up to bless her memory.  Such devotion and untiring watch care as she manifested for her afflicted husband during his long illness is seldom seen.  Her place in the home and in the church is now vacant, but the celestial city has become the place of her abode, and the memory of her many deeds of kindness will ever remain fresh in the hearts of those who loved her.
Lee Jackson.
Gospel Advocate, June 21, 1900, page 397.

Newman, Rosie Lee
   Mrs. Rosie Lee Newman, of Celina, Collin County, Tex., departed this life on September 18, 1900.  She was born in Jackson County, Tenn., and obeyed the gospel at the age of sixteen years, under the preaching of Brother J. R. Hoover, and lived a consistent Christian life to the day of her death.  Sister Newman was first married to Brother James Turner, a young Christian preacher, who lived but a few years after their marriage.  Later on she became the wife of Brother James Newman, with whom she lived happily about three years.  She leaves her husband and a host of friends to mourn the loss.
W. G. Reynolds.
Gospel Advocate, November 1, 1900, page 698.

Newsom, James Hooper
   James Hooper Newsom, son of Joseph M. and Tabitha Newsom, was born on December 1, 1877, and was instantly killed by a live wire, at San Antonio, Tex., on May 22, 1900; aged twenty-two years, five months, and twenty days.  He had been in Texas only six or eight weeks.  Jimmie was a noble young man, moral, upright, and scrupulously exact in all his dealings; but he was not a Christian.  His remains were shipped to the home of his childhood, and in the presence of a vast assembly of relatives and friends were laid to rest in the family burying ground.  The family were heartbroken, especially his mother, who loved him so dearly.  It is to be hoped that all may take warning from this sudden death.
W. Anderson.
Gospel Advocate, June 21, 1900, page 397.

North, M. E. 
   Sister M. E. North, wife of Brother Ira North, Jr., died at the home of Brother Ira North on December 21, 1899.  Our dear sister was born on December 19, 1850, and was married to Brother Ira North on October 6, 1880.  Her maiden name was Gooch.  I had the honor of performing the ceremony at her marriage, and it was under the preaching of Brother Spivy that she came into the church in the year 1881.  She was forty-nine years and two days old.  I have been acquainted with our dear sister about twenty years.  She was a member of the congregation at Wayne Station, Tenn., and was quite regular in her attendance upon the regular Lord's day meetings: and I think that no sister of that congregation living as far from the church as she was there any oftener than she.  The family and church will miss her very much, especially our dear Brother North. Who lost a dear old father only a short time ago and also a beloved son not long before; but he will not sorrow without hope, for he has the assurance of the Lord's word that those who die in the Lord are blessed.  Dear children, remember your mother desired you to be good, for the last time I saw her alive she expressed herself as being anxious to bring you up to be good Christians; so if you want to see her in the good world, be sure to prepare to meet her there, where you will have a happy reunion in the sweet by and by, and will no more be called to say, "Farewell."
Henry Blake.
Gospel Advocate, January 25, 1900, page 58.

Northington, C. J., Dr.
   Dr. C. J. Northington was born near Hopkinsville, Christian County, Ky., on March 11, 1828, and lived to the ripe old age of seventy-three years, two months, and three days, when death came and relieved him of earthly cares on May 14, 1900.  He served the Lord for fifty-eight years.  During all these years his faith in the promises of God was something beautiful.  He settled down to the practice of medicine, at Lafayette, Ky., at the age of twenty-eight years, and immediately took the lead in his chosen profession, and for forty-five years was the recognized head of his profession in his and the adjoining counties.  He was large and commanding in his physical proportions; grand, stately, and dignified in his appearance; elegant, refined, and courteous in his manners; as stern as Stonewall Jackson where principle was involved, yet at all times as gentle and tender as a woman.  The sight of sorrow, suffering, or death always touched his great soul and met with the most hearty and genuine response of sympathy.  Being easily moved to tears, he mingled unbidden tears with all who sorrowed and wept.  He was indeed the preachers' friend, and under his hospitable roof they always found a hearty welcome.  In 1857 he married Miss Susan Hester, of Lafayette, Ky., a beautiful and strong-minded Christian girl, and to this union were born two beautiful daughters, who both became Christians early in life.  The elder one a few years ago passed on to the shining shores of the shadowless clime.  The younger one married Brother H. C. Crenshaw, of Roaring Springs, Ky.  She and her mother still survive to mourn the loss of father and husband; but they mourn not as those who have no hope.  Weep not, dear sisters, for "blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."  The dear Doctor is resting from the toil and strife of this life.  How sweet and comforting is the thought that, like the beloved disciple of old, he is calmly and sweetly resting on the dear Savior's breast!
R. E. McCorkle., Jasper, Ala.
Gospel Advocate, June 21, 1900, page 397.

Nash, Lena M.
   Sister Lena M. Nash was born on July 7, 1877.  Her maiden name was Jones.  She obeyed the gospel in the summer of 1891, under the preaching of J. D. Jones, her brother, and was baptized by J. L. Hucks.  She was married to T. F. Nash on August 2, 1894, with whom she lived until October 14, 1900, when she was called to her reward.  To this union were born two children, who survive her. After obeying the gospel, Sister Nash lived a consistent Christian until her death.  She died of consumption.  She was grieved to leave her little children and her husband, but expressed her willingness to go, saying she had nothing to fear.  Her seat at church was always occupied when it was possible for her to go.  She leaves a father, mother, four brothers, two sisters, a husband, and two little children to mourn their loss; but their loss is her eternal gain.  Surely the husband has lost a loving, obedient wife; the children have lost a kind mother; the parents have lost an obedient child; the brothers and sisters have lost a loving sister; the church has lost a true Christian.  I would say to the bereaved ones: Sorrow not as those who have no hope.  Sister Lena is not dead, but sleeping.  Sleep on, sister; for we are sure that when Jesus comes again without sin unto salvation you will be in that number who will love his appearing.
J. A. Jenkins., Hoy, Ala.
Gospel Advocate, March 7, 1901, page 154.

Neal, Harriet
   Each life must have its close.  One by one aged and the young are passing over to the other side, for the death angel on swift and tireless pinions hastens on his mission to fulfill.  Mrs. Harriet Neal born September 9th, 1805, peacefully passed away on the evening of August 4, 1882, and hence only lacked a few days of being seventy-seven years of age at her death.  She was a faithful and beloved member of the Rural Hill congregation, in Giles county, Tenn., when she died, and had been a member of the church of Christ about fifty years.  She led an exemplary Christian life, and the influence of her pure life was not lost upon her children, for they are all members of the church that she loved, and are bearing the cross now, hoping to receive the crown by and by.  In death she willingly entrusted herself to the care of the Great Shepherd whom she had served long and well.  But she has gone from earthly scenes, gone to meet the companion who crossed over the still waters before her--gone to wear the crown and sing the glad "new song."  Yes, grandma's seat is vacant and there are none can fill it.  Yet, oh burdened hearts, weep not as those without hope!  Think of the sweet reunion in the better land where God shall wipe the tear-stained brows of those that love and obey him.  Surrounded by sympathizing friends and sorrowing relatives, she was laid to sleep by the side of her husband in Mt. Moriah cemetery, and the winds of heaven are singing a requiem over her last earthly resting-place.  Peace to her gentle spirit.
W. B. M.
Gospel Advocate, August 31, 1882, page 554.

Neeld, John D.
   Died, Bro. John D. Neeld, on the 22nd day of December, 1881, at his home in Fayetteville.  Surrounded by family and friends he calmly and peacefully passed from earth to meet his reward.  To say, the event was a shock to the entire community and especially the church at this place, but feebly expresses the truth.  Bro. Neeld was 37 years of age.  He entered the family of God by a birth of water and the Spirit, according to the Scriptures, about fourteen years age.  Since that time it was his delight to conform his life to the teachings of God's Book.  He was regular in his attendance at all the meetings of the brethren especially upon the first day of the week.  Whatever his faults, whatever his failings, he never faltered, he never wavered; every occasion found him ready, every opportunity was a renewal of his devotion.  Bro. Neeld was married to sister Lucy Medearison the 15th day of August 1869 and lived devotedly with her until death separated them.  To sister Neeld and their five children we would gladly offer some word of comfort, but words of human wisdom were not formed to heal such wounds, and we can only add, remember his obedient and faithful life and then remember the precious promises of God to such and receive that consolation our heavenly Father alone can give.  True to the fixed belief in his calling and election he lived, labored, and died.  His solicitude for his family and the cause of the Lord to which he had given the labors of his noble Christian life, was manifested in his dying hour, in the ever memorable words, "Care for my family, teach my children the truth as it is in Christ and we shall all meet again," was the last beautiful link in a golden chain of good deeds which binds his memory to the hearts of the oppressed.
T. C. Little., Fayetteville, Tenn.
Gospel Advocate, February 9, 1882, page 87.

Nelson, Anna
  Anna Nelson was born in Luthia, Sweden, on April 20, 1876; in Augusta, Kan., on April 25, 1901, she passed peacefully away.  For the past nine years Anna had been a great sufferer from a spinal disease, which caused her to undergo several surgical operations; but under these operations and in all her suffering she was very cheerful and patient.  She loved to read and sing of the beautiful home above, and a few days before her death she selected the scripture and the songs for her funeral.  The scripture selected was Rev. 21:4: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain."  Though we miss our dear sister, we know that she is at rest, and we know, too, that our Father "doeth all things well."  Let us all prepare for that beautiful home and meet our loved ones there.
Ola York.
Gospel Advocate, July 18, 1901, page 458.

Nelson, John Morgan
   Died at the residence of his brother-in-law, Bro. Frank Dunn, at 10 o'clock P.M., Sunday, Feb. 12th, Bro. John Morgan Nelson.
   Bro. Nelson was born June 16th, 1862, and consequently was not yet twenty years old.  He obeyed the gospel in 1879, under the preaching of Bro. Alsup.  His Christian race was short, but truly exemplary.  In 1880 he was a student of Burritt College, and expected had the Lord willed, to return at the beginning of the next session, to prepare himself to "work for Christ."  Bro. Nelson wished it published, as a warning to others, that this death was the result of a wound in the foot, accidentally inflicted by himself with an ax, Jan. 19th.  Altho' a frightful wound, it was thought the foot might be saved, but hemorrhage occurred after two weeks, which necessitated the trying of an artery.  For a few days all seemed to be doing well, when another hemorrhage forced the ligation of another vessel.  This also failed, and after a night of intense suffering amputation was performed on the morning of the 11th.  The next day death ensued.  His brother, Dr. D. E. Nelson, who is a student in Medical Department University of Nashville, was sent for after the first hemorrhage, but his brother's condition at that time was so hopeful it was not thought necessary that he should remain; so he was not present at his death.  We sympathize with him deeply for a fate that denied him the painful pleasure of saying good-bye to his brother ere he was borne by death's dark waves to that land whence there is no returning.  No one perhaps ever suffered with more patience and Christian fortitude than Bro. Nelson.  About two hours before he died, he said, "Doctor, you can do no more for me; I'm dying!  Tell sisters Bettie and Sallie to come in.  I want to kiss them and say good-bye, before I go to heaven."  He then repeated the Lord's prayer, emphasizing "Thy will be done," showing how implicitly he trusted the Lord, who giveth and taketh away.  Then followed a leave-taking that cannot be described.  To his twin brother Ben, he said: "Prepare to meet me in heaven."  And thus he continued exhorting and taking leave of friends as long as he could talk.  He passed peacefully away, and those who surrounded that deathbed were constrained to say, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
S., Bradyville, Tenn., Feb. 15, 1882.
Gospel Advocate, March 2, 1882, page 135.

Newberry, Marlin E.
   Marlin E. Newberry, charter board member of Ohio Valley College, died April 14 at the age of 96.
   Newberry was a member of the Camden Avenue Church of Christ where he served as an elder for more than 50 years.  He resigned his eldership in 1994 but remained active in his congregation until his death, even attending Wednesday Bible study the night before he died.
   He was a local businessman for more than 50 years, including owning and operating the local Ben Franklin Store for 35 years.
   Newberry was preceded in death by his wife, Belle Stanley Newberry. He is survived by two daughters, Joann Kirby and Jean Beach; one son, Jack; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Parkersburg, W. Va.
Gospel Advocate, May, 2001, page 41.

Newman, Aaron
   Bro. Aaron Newman died on the 17th of last March of pneumonia.  He was born the 26th of October 1806 in Va., married Miss Lue Alderson in 1829, joined the Baptist church the same year, remaining some 12 or 13 years with them.  He was licensed by them to preach and after preaching for them about 5 years he was expelled for preaching what they were pleased to call Campbellism.  He then united with the Disciples.  Bro. Newman moved with his family to Texas in 1850 and settled in Washington County.  He leaves an aged wife, 8 children and many grand-children to mourn his loss.  Bro. Newman preached much in Washington and adjoining counties until the last 4 or 5 years; he put that congregation (now known as Concord) to work in 1854 and preached much for us.  Bro. Newman in the last few years was much depressed in spirit at seeing the departure of many of his brethren from what he understood to be the simplicity of the gospel--such as organ-worship, conventions, etc.  "Blessed are they that do his commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and pass through the gates into the city."
E. W. Dabney., Brenham, Tex.
Gospel Advocate, May 20, 1875, page 500.

Nicks, C. N.
   Our beloved Bro. C. N. Nicks was born March 7th 1856.  United with the church of Christ in August 1873, at Glenville, Dickson Co. Tenn., of which he remained a member until his death, which occurred October 13th, 1875.  He was the son of B. W. S. and America Nicks, both members of the body of Christ as Glenville.  The deceased was loved by all who knew him, and his death much lamented by the brethren. 
Yours in Christ, Will T. Gray
Gospel Advocate, November 25, 1875, page 1126.

   Died, at the residence of his father, B. W. S. Nicks, in Dickson Co., on the 13th of October 1875, Bro. Caleb Newton Nicks, aged 19 years, 7 months and 6 days.  Bro. Newton had been a member of the church of Christ at Glen Wild, for over two years.  He was an obedient and affectionate son, kind to his brothers and sisters--beloved by the members of the church, and esteemed by all who knew him.  While his relatives and friends mourn on account of their sad bereavement--still, they can rejoice in the belief that he died in the Christian's faith and hope.  Let us hope that we shall see him again in a brighter and better world.
F. H. D.
Gospel Advocate, December 2, 1875, page 1150.

Noblett, John
   Our much loved brother John Noblett quietly fell asleep in Jesus on the 22nd inst.  He had been in feeble health for several months, and for the last four weeks was confined to his bed.  He bore his afflictions with patience and fortitude.  At the time of his death he was 61 years of age, having been for many years a consistent and devoted member of the church of Christ at New Hermon.  He, as much as any man I know, exemplified the principles of the Gospel in his daily walk, ever being found where duty called him.  We sympathize with the family in this their sad bereavement; but we mourn not as those who have no hope. 
J. D. Floyd., Flat Creek, Tenn.
Gospel Advocate, January 6, 1876, page 24.

Norfleet, S. N.
   Brother S. N. Norfleet departed this life on March 29, 1901.  He was born in October, 1873, and was baptized into Christ at the age of seventeen years.  He leaves a wife, one child, an aged mother, four sisters, and a host of friends to mourn his death.  He had been sick for thirteen months or more, and bore his affliction with patience.  After giving instruction concerning his business affairs, he asked those gathered around him to sing some sweet song.  Then he kissed them good-by, and passed away.  Weep not for those who die in Christ, but rejoice that we may meet in the sweet by and by, where parting will be no more.
W. Parmer.
Gospel Advocate, May 2, 1901, page 286.

Nance, Martin M.
   Departed this life, April the 9th 1879 at his residence in Giles county, Tenn., our much esteemed and dearly beloved brother, Martin M. Nance, of bilious pneumonia, after about three weeks protracted illness.  Bro. Nance was born in 1819, and in 1842 confessed his faith in Christ, and was baptized by Bro. Wade Barrett.  Bro. Nance lived a devoted member of the church of Christ, until his death. I waited on him the last weeks of his illness, and have never seen more Christian fortitude in any one, than he showed during his last week on earth.  He died in the triumphs of a living faith.  He was a kind husband, an indulgent father, and one of the best neighbors I ever lived by.  He leaves a kind affectionate wife, eight children and several grand-children to mourn his death.  Cool Spring church has lost its most important member.
J. W. Tomerlin.
   We greatly sympathize with the bereaved family.  But they should not sorrow as those who have no hope.   May the Lord comfort his Christian wife, affectionate children, and relations who mourn his loss.
E. S. B. Waldron., Lavergne, Tenn.
Gospel Advocate, May 15, 1879, page 311.

Neely, Sarah Ann (Smith)
   I have intended for a long time to write something concerning the life and death of Sister Neely, who died after a lingering sickness the 6th day of last March.  She was born 7th Jan. 1834; at the age of 13 she obeyed her Master being baptized into the Lord by Bro. Calvan Curlee.  July 8, 1855, she was married to Joshua R. Neely. Her maiden name was Sarah Ann Smith.  Sister Neely engaged early in the service of the Lord.  She lived a devoted, consistent Christian; She was self-sacrificing; She was the obedient child; the attractive young woman; the affectionate wife; the loving mother; and better than all the faithful Christian to the journey's end.  We saw her often during her sickness; she delighted in her sufferings, to commemorate the death of her Lord.  Her brethren and sisters met often with her to eat of the loaf and to drink of the cup in memory of the Savior's dying love.  Death was by her expected if not welcomed; she felt and knew that she was prepared for the change, fully conscious of death's approach. One of the last requests she made was that a good sister would read to her a portion of the word of the Lord.  Bidding the dear ones affectionate farewell, she embraced her dear husband saying "we must part but we shall meet again to part no more."  Blessed hope!  May it be fully realized!  She passed away leaving a husband and five children to mourn the loss of a sainted mother.  May they all live as she lived, to the honor of God, and dying, die in the triumphs of living faith, so that the hope of that good mother of meeting them "over the river" may have a full fruition.
J. E. S., Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gospel Advocate, December 6, 1877, page 759.

Newman, Lucy G.
   The village of Mooresville, Ala., is in tears.  An old mother in Israel is gone.  Death that regards not public weal nor the clinging affections of private life, has taken from our midst one of the faithful workers in the Lord's vineyard.
   Sister Lucy G. Newman was born in North Carolina A.D. 1811 and on the 29th of October 1879 she breathed her last, in the village of Mooresville Ala., where she has lived for over a half century.  Sister N. obeyed the Gospel in 1839 and has lived a consistent member of the church of God for over forty years.  Her life was characterized by a firm confidence in the promises of the Lord and a life devoted to His service.  Always ready to lend a helping hand and assist those who need assistance both in spiritual and temporal affairs.  She attained to a ripe age and remained unshaken in her confidence until summoned to judgment to receive the reward for the deeds done in the body, which summons was received with perfect resignation to the will of "Him who doeth all things well."  In the life of sister Newman we have beautifully demonstrated the consolation afforded in the promises of the Lord, and in her death how blessed the hope when founded on His counsel.  The writer visited her just a short time before her death, and in a conversation asked her if she still trusted in the promises, her reply was: "I have never yet had cause to doubt the promises given in the New Testament, I am ready and patiently waiting with resignation to the summons, I know in whom I have trusted."  After a life of arduous labor in the service of the Lord, she is gone, "but we sorrow not as those who have no hope."  And to her grief-stricken friends and relatives I would say, trust the same promises and obey the same Lord that sister Newman worshiped and you can have the happy privilege of meeting her at the right hand of God, where throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity you can enjoy the endless felicities of that home in the "Far beyond."
G. A Faris., Mooresville, Ala.
Gospel Advocate, November 20, 1879, page 743.

Nicks, William
   Brothers Fanning and Lipscomb,--It becomes my duty to announce to you the death of our beloved brother, Elder William Nicks, who departed this life on the second of this month.  His death was caused by a fall from his mule.  He was driving his team, and on Thursday evening just at night his mules ran off with the wagon, and near his house he fell from the mule he was riding, and was dead for a few minutes, but came to, and was carried by his children into the house.  He lived in great suffering from Thursday evening until Sunday night, and could talk, and was perfectly at himself until Sunday evening. 
   I have been acquainted with brother Nicks for upwards of thirty years; have lived a neighbor to him and a member of the same church nearly all the time; he may be said to have lived the Christian life, and have endeavored to persuade others to be Christians, both by precept and example.  He was a good neighbor, a loving husband, and an affectionate father.  He has left a widow and a large family of children, and relatives and acquaintances to mourn his loss, and in deed and truth we do feel his loss, yet we do not sorrow as those who have no hope.  His age I do not know exactly, but it is about seventy years.  We deeply sympathize with the family and friends of the deceased.  We live in hope that we will meet him where all our troubles will be at an end.  As ever yours in the bonds of the gospel,       

Sam'l. A. Baker., Duck River, Nov. 20, 1857.     
Gospel Advocate, 1858, page 64.

Noblitt, D. J., Dr.
   Dr. D. J. Noblitt was born on Flat Creek Bedford, Co., Tenn., March 16, 1836.  Died Jan. 25, 1889, at Booneville, Lincoln Co. Tenn., joined the church of Christ Sept. 8, 1853, under the teaching of Bro. C. Darnall, who has long since left the walks of men, and crossed over the dark river.  The subject of this sketch has had many hard trials, from his early boy-hood unto the close of his life. His father dying when he was but nine years and ten months of age.  He being the eldest of five small children, the burden naturally fell heavily upon him. He served as assistant surgeon in the 44th Regiment, Tennessee Volenteers, C. S. A., until disabled by ill health.  He returned home penniless to his wife and babe to begin life anew.  Being a good physician he soon obtained a large practice, that enabled him to start again, but meeting with misfortunes in various ways, he never accumulated more than the comforts of life; but seemed so thankful for that, and was always ready to divide with those that need, even looking for them in their wants.  He was a man of more than ordinary intellect.  He was an excellent good man.  To the bereaved wife, daughter, and son, we would say, do as he directed; strive to reach fame that will place crowns of life upon your heads, and your lives ending here let it be as his, with that bright future that awaits all the good.  Yes he is our guiding star to beckon us onward and upward to his heavenly home, where he has gone to join loved ones that have gone before.  But let us not despond in this sad hour of gloom, but strive to live more perfect lives, and do more good for the cause of Christ, is the prayer of one that loves you dearly. 
M. A., Fayesttsville, Tenn., Jan. 28, 1889.
Gospel Advocate, February 6, 1889, page 94. 

Nolin, William
   Another good man's race is run.  Another good and faithful soldier's last battle has been fought, and in the name of Christ another victory has been achieved.  Bro. William Nolin, at his home in South Nashville, Tenn., breathed his last April 28, 1889.  He was about fifty-nine years old, he had been afflicted for seventeen months with rheumatism.  He patiently bore his affliction and ended his sufferings without a murmur, saying to his family among his last words, "I am going to leave you, but I am ready to go."  He was a very honest man, a good citizen, seemingly conscientious in all things; he was a good husband and kind father.  His religious life was very bright, humble, pure, and devoted; always at his post on the first day of the week, ever ready to do his whole duty; and the writer can say this of Bro. Nolin, from the time he joined the church of Christ at Hill's Chapel, under the preaching of E. G. Sewell, he lived an every day Christian life, adorning the doctrine of God in all things.  May God bless his bereaved wife, and oh may his children and grandchildren be faithful and true, and walk in the steps of father, and be prepared to live with him in the bright realms of eternal bliss and love.  You all have the prayers of many sympathizing brethren and sisters in the Lord, that you may be sustained and supported, in this severe trial, by the glorious hope of meeting your dear husband and father not lost, but gone before.
J. W. Hailey.
Gospel Advocate, December 13, 1889, page 798.

Northcott, A. J.
   It becomes my painful duty to record the death of my father-in-law, A. J. Northcott, who died of pneumonia, December 5th, 1879, aged sixty-one years, eleven months and twenty-nine days.  He obeyed the gospel during the fall of 1869, under the preaching of Bro. Isaac Sewell, from which time until his death he lived an exemplary life.  He leaves seven children, besides a host of relatives and friends, to mourn their irreparable loss.  But, what a consoling thought! that our loss is his eternal gain. 
Mary T. Northcott.
Gospel Advocate, December 18, 1879, page 807.

Norvell, Sarah
   The subject of this notice, sister Sarah Norvell, was born May 27, 1827, and passed over the mystic river, May 15, 1889.  She obeyed the gospel about six years ago in a meeting held by the writer, and from that day till death her faith remained unshaken, not even the severe suffering brought from her any complaint.  And no doubt seemed to hover around her even in death.  Lovingly and trustingly she yielded to its summons.  Thus passed away a devoted Christian and wife, a loving and tender mother and a trusted and loved neighbor.  The appreciation in which she was held was shown by the large train of mourners that followed her to her resting place.  She leaves her aged husband, two children and seven grandchildren to mourn her loss.
   May the Lord sanctify this bereavement to the good, present and eternal, of those left behind.
W. F. Todd.
Gospel Advocate, June 12, 1889, page 382.

Norton, Joe O.
   A brief, but valuable career was that of Joe O. Norton, son of Mr. William Norton, of the 10th district, this county, who, after a short illness, passed away on Sunday morning, the 8th inst., of malarial fever.
   He was born Feb. 28, 1861.  Confessed Christ and was "buried with Him in baptism" July 6, 1879.
   Having to work on the farm, his opportunities for obtaining an education were limited, but he made use of all the means available and succeeded in obtaining a tolerably good English education.  He commenced preaching the Word of God near his home; thence in different parts of the county, and while at school at Paducah, Ky., spent all his leisure time in the study and preaching the contents of the Bible.
   Losing the use of one of his eyes by a bowl of cotton striking him in the same several years since, was at Union City under the treatment of Dr. Edwards, and while there "preached the Word, made friends and did good.  For a young man his attainments and success were great.
   A more conscientious and devoted Christian we never knew.  He had several appointments to hold protracted meetings in this county and on his way to the places, stopped to see his father and sisters, when he was taken sick, and after a short illness died on Sunday morning last, about 11 o'clock.  He leaves his father, step-mother, one brother, and three devoted Christian sisters, with numerous friends and relatives to mourn his departure.  Truly we can say, "our loss is his gain."

  We attended his burial and quite a crowd were there "to pay the last tribute of respect" to him and assist in laying him away by his mother's side, who preceded him to the "far way home of the soul" several years since.
Jas. S. Aden., Aug. 14, 1886.
Gospel Advocate, September 1, 1886, page 552.

Nunally, Joseph
   Bro. Joseph Nunally died at his residence in Hardison county, Tenn., on the 20th of May, 1885.  Bro. N. obeyed the gospel at Hickory Flat, Miss., under the preaching of that excellent servant of God, B. W. Lauderdale in 1882, since which time his walk was that of an exemplary Christian.  Bro. N. leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss.  May God bless our widowed sister and her orphaned children, that when they have finished their course they may be reunited with their loved husband and father in the paradise of God, where partings are over and heart-aches do not come.
W. A. Crumm.
Gospel Advocate, July 22, 1885, page 458.

Nadeau, Jack

Jack Nadeau, a missionary and preacher for more than 50 years, died Sept. 1.

Nadeau, led to Christ by his high-school teacher, converted his brothers and sisters. He preached for many years in Germany, as well as serving as a missionary there. His final ministry was Lubbock Christian University.

Memorial services were conducted Sept. 4 at the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ in Arlington, Texas. Nadeau is survived by his wife, Kathryn, eight children, and 17 grandchildren.

Gospel Advocate, December, 1988, page 40.

Nagano, Sakari Nick

Sakari Nick Nagano, an elder in the church in Omika, Japan and dean of Ibaraki Christian College, died of cancer April 5.

Nagano San began his work with ICC soon after he was baptized by O. D. Bixler in the fall of 1946. During his years with the school Brother Nagano served in many capacities, including high school principal, dean and English Department head in the junior college, dean and English Department head in the senior college, and member of the college board of trustees.

In addition to his work in the college Nagano San carried on an active life of evangelism. In the Omika church he was a preacher, teacher and elder. For years he used his Sunday afternoons to travel to the coal mining village of Hanakawa to work with the church. An active congregation with a neat building stands as a testimony to the effectiveness of his work there. During school vacations Brother Nagano often held meetings.

Late in March (this year) Brother Nagano got out of his bed in the hospital to speak at the graduation ceremony of the second class of Ibaraki Christian Senior College. In that speech he repeated the note which had been the center of his life for the past years: I want you to be ChristiansI beg you to think of Christ not just as a figure from history but as the One, the only One, who can save you from sins. (Picture included)

Elmer Prout.

Gospel Advocate, May 27, 1971, page 335.

Nail, Leila

On October 19 the angel of death entered the home of our beloved brother, Dr. John Cowden, and claimed the spirit of Sister Leila Nail. Sister Nail obeyed the gospel when she was sixteen years old, and was faithful in the service of God till death. On the day before she died she asked her father if she was going to die, and when he told her he was afraid she was, she said: Brother Hooten, pray for me. At the close of a short prayer she said: Father, do no cry; it is all for the best. Is it not grand that Gods children, standing n his promises, though dying, can say that it is better to die than to live? They can see by faith that it is going from a world of suffering to a world of rejoicing. Sister Nail leaves a husband and three little children. May her Christian life and dying words be sanctified to their good, and may their lives be such as will enable them to meet her in the beautiful home of the soul that our Savior has prepared for them that love and serve him.

P. H. Hooten.

Gospel Advocate, December 11, 1902, page 794.

Nail, Thomas

It is with a sad, lonely heart that I write of the death of my beloved husband, Thomas Nail. He was born, near Fayetteville, Ark., in 1871; moved to Denton County, Texas, and lived near Krum for a number of years; and died, at his home, on September 13, 1914. He was in bed just two weeks. His health had been bad for three years, but seemed to be getting better. We were in great hopes of his being well again. He took another bad spell, from which he never recovered. He was elder of the church of Christ at Krum for several years. He delighted in the service of the Master, was always present on Lords day when able to go, and was ever ready to assist and do anything he could for the cause of the Lord. He cared for his old father in his last days. His life was patient, humble, and kind, and he was respected for his honesty and truthfulness. He was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever he could. He knew us to the last, and said he soon would leave us and that death would be sweet. How hard it is to give him up! Our home is broken; it is lonesome and it is desolate. It is hard to give up our children, but to give up a companion is the hardest of all things. We miss his voice; we miss his presence; we miss his dear companionship; we miss him everywhere. His body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Krum. Brother R. L. Whiteside, of Denton, Texas, conducted the funeral services in the presence of a large number of friends. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Fannie Nail.

Gospel Advocate, April 25, 1915, page 394.

Nall, Hannah

Died in the triumphs of a living faith, sister Hannah Nall, wife of James P. Nall, July 2, 1887 after considerable time of suffering, borne with patience and a hope of immortality. Born March 2, 1818aged 69 years and 4 months.

She was among the first in this the Green River country to take her stand on the Bible alone. These are they that have come out of great tribulation and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the lamb.

Her work was well done. May her model life lead her dear children in the discharge of every duty that in the sweet by and by they may meet as an unbroken family.

A. T. Bryant.

Gospel Advocate, July 27, 1887, page 479.

Nance, A. B.

Brother A. B. Nance was born on April 9, 1867; obeyed the gospel in 1887; and died on March 27, 1903. He was an honest, industrious, Christian gentleman. He was a member of the Sunday school, and never failed to be in his class if he was able to be there. He leaves a father, a mother, two brothers, and many friends to mourn his death. Weep not, dear ones; for you have a hope of being reunited in heaven, where weeping shall be no more, if you are faithful unto the end of life.

(Mrs.) S. F. L.

Gospel Advocate, June 4, 1903, page 362.

Nance, Mary Elizabeth

Mary Elizabeth Nance, the subject of this sketch was born June 18, 1828 in Rutherford county, Tennessee, moved from Rutherford to Henry county, where she was raised and where she was married to R. B. Nance on the 18th day of December 1845. Afterwards they came to Texas in 1840 and settled in Leon county, six miles east of Leona at which place she lived until the day of her death, which was the 24th day of November 1888. She had been a great sufferer for many months and finally fell asleep to await the resurrection morning. Sister Nance leaves five sons and one daughter to mourn her loss, her eldest son now living is a member of the church of Christ. Sister Nance joined the Baptist church in 1848 and four years ago she united with the church of Christ under the ministry of Bro. W. H. D. Carrington. I extend my warmest sympathy to those who are left behind to mourn her loss and hope they may obey the gospel and so live here that they may meet their mother in the sweet bye-and-bye. It can be truthfully said of sister Nance that she was a dear mother, a good neighbor and never tired in doing good to the poor and waiting on the sick, but her work is done, her race is run and now we say, farewell sister Nance, we can only hope to meet again where all tears shall be wiped away.

A. J. McCarty.

Gospel Advocate, December 12, 1888, page 14.

Napier, Mollie Browning

Mollie Browning Napier was born at Wooton, Ky., September 30, 1913; died at a Fleming (Ky.) hospital, August 19, 1943. She was married to Ishmael Napier, November 8, 1939. Surviving are her husband, an infant son, her mother (Sister Katie Browning), four brothers (Orie Browning, of Hyden, Ky.; Zorie, of Greys Knob, Ky.; Bill Browning and Paul Baker, of Neon), and two sisters Phronia Pennington, of Greys Knob, and Gladys Browning, of Neon). Her father, the late James B. Browning, died several years ago. Sister Napier was baptized by Morgan Johnson in September, 1932, and remained faithful until death. She always took great interest in the civic and social affairs of the community. She taught in the public schools of Leslie County for eight years. For the past few years she and her husband have been engaged in the mercantile business here in Neon. Sister Napier loved the church, as was evidenced by her chaste life and Christian activities. In her passing the husband has lost a good, faithful wife; the church, a staunch member; and the community, a law-abiding citizen. The funeral was held at the Neon Church, Saturday, August 21, with Roy Samples, Roy Hall, and the writer speaking. A large audience assembled for the funeral, and the large floral contributions expressed heartfelt sympathy from relatives, friends and several congregations of the church. Interment was in the family cemetery at Wooton, Ky., where a short service was held at the grave.

W. G. Corns., Neon, Ky.

Gospel Advocate, September 2, 1943, page 799.

Naron, Martin F.

Martin F. Naron was born near Rock Spring Church, in Rutherford County, Tenn., on October 4, 1843, and departed this life on March 13, 1913. He was married to Miss Maria Elizabeth Allen on July 26, 1863. To this union were born six childrenone son and five daughtersall members of the body of Christ. Brother Naron obeyed the gospel in 1848 under the preaching of Brother Isaac Sewell. All of his family are still living to mourn his loss. I have known Brother Naron a long time, have been in his home and shared his hospitality, and always found him a sober, steady, honorable and upright man. He manifested a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. As a public man in the church, he was modest and unassuming, yet cheerfully performing whatever seemed to be his duty. Brother D. M. Peeples spoke words of comfort and consolation to the bereaved ones in the presence of a large crowd of friends gathered on that occasion.

M. V. Cutchin.

Gospel Advocate, April 30, 1914, page 484.

Nash, Cal

Cal Nash was born in Edmonson Co., Ky.; June 4, 1873, the son of Daniel and Lucretia Willis Nash. He passed from this life on November 30, 1964, at Elizabethtown, Ky. Brother Nash was a member of the church most of his life. He loved the truth, was loyal to the Lord and was diligent in his service. He was an upright citizen and a kindly man in all of his relationships. He was firm in his convictions and frank in his expressions. He is survived by two daughters; Mrs. Verda White, Boston, Ky., and Mrs. Cora Huff, Big Reedy, Ky.; and by two sons Oscar Nash of Elizabethtown, Ky., and E. G. Nash of Big Reedy, Ky., also by seventeen grandchildren, and twenty-five great grandchildren, and by one brother Nattie Nash of Roundhill, Ky. His son E. G. Nash, and grandson ONeal Nash are able gospel preachers. He was a member of the Big Reedy church where funeral services were conducted by the writer. His remains were laid to rest in the Big Reedy cemetery.

Allen Phy.

Gospel Advocate, January 14, 1965, page 31.

Nash, Ernest G.

Ernest G. Nash, 88, died June 7 at his home. He preached for 66 years and worked with many congregations. Nash was a member of the Big Reedy Church of Christ.

Nash is survived by his wife, Thelma; a son, Oneal; three daughters, Veda Mauzy, Myrna Embry and Carolyn Webb; a stepson, Randall Coffman; two step-daughters, Jackie Moore and Rhonda Ramsey; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Brownsville, KY.

Gospel Advocate, August, 1998, page 45.

Nash, Laura Gallion

Laura Gallion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gallion, was born on January 25, 1910; was married to Richard Nash, November 4, 1928. To this union was born one sweet little girl, Helen, who is left to never know a mothers love and care. Her husband, survives. She left her father, mother, two sisters, and four brothers, who have the sympathy of many good friends. Laura heeded the admonition of the wise man, Solomon, Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth, and obeyed the gospel at the tender age of thirteen years. She was a member of the church of Christ at Appleton, Tenn. The funeral was conducted by T. C. King, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., on September 17, 1931, and her body was laid to rest in the Freeman cemetery. The large concourse of sorrowing friends and loved ones and the beautiful floral offerings were manifestations of the love and esteem in which she was held by the people who knew her best. Weep not, dear friends, as those who have no hope. Laura had hope in her life and we have hope in her death.

Mrs. O. Hillhouse.

Gospel Advocate, January 28, 1932, page 126.

Nash, Martha Ellen

Sister Martha Ellen Sims was born on June 17, 1843; married William P. Nash on May 12, 1868; and died on December 29, 1903. She obeyed the gospel in October, 1885, and lived a devoted and consecrated member of the church of God till her death. Her married life was an ornament to the Christian motherhood of this land. She seemed to forget self in her work for others, especially in her devotion to her husband and children. Her life was homelike, true, and loving at all times. Those who knew her best loved and appreciated her most. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. Their hearts have been made sad and lonely because of her departure, but they cherish the fond hope of meeting her in that fair land where there will be no more parting. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. Her husband has been an efficient elder in the North Spruce Street congregation, Nashville, Tenn., for many years, and the whole congregation sympathizes with him in his great loss.

J. W. Shepherd.

Gospel Advocate, May 12, 1904, page 300.

Nash, W. P.

Brother W. P. Nash was born at Pontotoc, Miss., on October 23, 1844; was married to Martha E. Simms on May 12, 1868; and died on February 23, 1908. At eight years of age he was left an orphan and suffered many hardships. He obeyed the gospel in 1863, but after a few years fell by the wayside. During a meeting at Shelbyville, Tenn., in 1894, held by Brother Granville Lipscomb, he renewed his covenant, and from that time till his death he was faithful to the Lord. For many years he was an efficient elder of the congregation at Eighth Avenue, North, this city, but for some years was identified with the Joseph Avenue congregation. He was kind and gentle to his children, and was always anxious about the spiritual welfare of all those with whom he was thrown in contact. His wife preceded him to the spiritual world several years ago, and he is survived by two daughters and one son. During his last illness it was my privilege to visit him several times. And he expressed a desire to get well, but said he was perfectly willing to pass out of this world into that for which he had been preparing. I feel confident that he could truthfully say this, for he was loyal to God and to his own convictions of right, and had an earnest desire to save his fellow-man.

J. W. Shepherd.

Gospel Advocate, June 25, 1908, page 410.

Nay, Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster Nay was born June 26, 1854, in Edgar County, Ill.; departed this life at the home of his son, in Pasadena, Calif., September 30, 1944, at the age of ninety. He was the youngest of twelve children born to Daniel and Mary Ann Nay. His father died when he was a small boy, and an uncle who was a minister of the church reared him, instilling within him the desire to preach the gospel. He was baptized in the month of May, 1867, at the age of thirteen; and five years later he migrated to Lone Tree, Neb., but returned to Illinois in 1874. On January 19, 1875, he was married to Sarah J. Hinds at a church wedding at the Pleasant Hill Church, in Edgar County, Ill. To this union were born three childrenHarvey E., who passed away in 1901; Pearly E., who passed away in 1909; and Noble E., who resides in Pasadena. In 1882 Brother and Sister Nay went to Rush County, Kan., as homesteaders, and lived there until 1897, at which time they moved to Missouri, living in different parts of that state till coming to California in 1919. For the past twenty-five years they have lived at Baldwin Park and in Pasadena, having spent the last seven years at the home of his son, where he died, being preceded in death by his devoted Christian wife, who passed last January. Brother Nay preached his first sermon January 1, 1882. For almost sixty years, by Gods grace, he has kept steadfast to this, his most solemn obligation. The records from an ancient family tree, dating back to Napoleon, show him to be a descendant of General Nay. At the time of his death he was the oldest Nay on record. He leaves a son, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Alton H. Wimbish and Paul Harper presided at the funeral, which was held in the meeting place of the church, corner of Walnut and Hudson Streets, Pasadena, Calif. I had known this venerable soldier of the cross for forty-seven years, Brother Nay having buried his father at the turn of the last century. They were associate elders when father died.

L. C. Flint., 2507 Sichel Street, Los Angeles (31), Calif.

Gospel Advocate, December 14, 1944, page 823.

Naylor, Francis Marion

Brother Francis Marion Naylor was born on October 11, 1828, and died at his home, in Jamesport, Mo., on February 3, 1899; aged seventy years, three months, and twenty-two days. He was married to Sarah A. West on November 3, 1854, who survives him, waiting till the shadows are a little longer grown. Brother Naylor was baptized into Christ in April, 1856, and lived a consistent member of the church of Christ until his death. He was of a quiet and retiring disposition, and only those intimately acquainted with him were able to appreciate fully his kindly and genial nature. His pure and noble character won our love and confidence, and we miss him sadly. No more will the sunshine of his kindly greetings cheer us on our way. To the bereaved ones, whom we know and love, we would say: Be cheerful, and patiently wait for the happy reunion in the sweet by and by.

P. H. Lilly.

Gospel Advocate, April 27, 1899, page 266.

Neal, Agnes Guthery

Agnes Guthery Neal was born August 10, 1902, in Cullman County, Ala.; died February 2, 1942. She obeyed the gospel at the age of seventeen years, at Brusy Creek Church, and was baptized by Pride E. Hinton. All her life was spent in Cullman County, except three years she and Brother Neal lived in Shelby County, Ala., near Calera. While living there she learned of others who were members of the church. They began meeting in an old meetinghouse that belonged to the Presbyterians. That was the beginning of the church there. Sister Neal has lived a faithful Christian. She never faltered amidst all the temptations and discouragements that came her way. Due to her faithfulness and good teaching, Brother Neal was finally converted to the truth. I lived two years a very close neighbor to Sister Neal, and a better and kinder neighbor I have never had. She, Brother Neal, and four daughters are as dear friends as I have in the world. The Prospect Church has lost one of its most faithful members. She is survived by her husband (T. R. Neal), four children (all girls), father, mother, one sister (Mrs. Jewell Miller), and six brothers (Olburn, of Tampa, Fla.; Dalton, of Woodland, Ala.; Voight, of Cullman County, Ala.; Franke, of Auburn, Ala.; and Gorman). These brothers served as pallbearers. One brother (Sherrell Guthery), who is serving in the United States Navy, could not be present. He has been in the navy eight years, and is out on the water and could not be located. Funeral services were held at Prospect Church, where Sister Neal has attended worship for a number of years. Lindsay Allen, of Cullman, Ala., preached the funeral sermon. I pray the Lords blessings upon the family.

Chesley H. Cranford.

Gospel Advocate, March 12, 1942, page 261.

Neal, Dora

Sister Dora Neal was born on November 24, 1872, and died on May 1, 1903. Sister Neal was brought up in the Methodist faith. She became a member of that church early in life, and was faithful to its teachings until1891, when, under the preaching of Brother M. J. Walters, seeing the errors of sectarianism, she renounced her former faith and became obedient to the gospel. Though Sister Neal is dead, she will live long in the memory of many of the Christians in the vicinity where her Christian deeds were done. By the death of Sister Neal the church loses one of its brightest lights. Though her work is done here and we shall never hear her sweet voice in song, yet we believe she has gone to sing the songs of redeeming love. She was always faithful in her Christian duty. Her greatest power was in the song service; and, since her death, how we miss her at the Lords day service! And when we realize the importance of a Christian life, we should all be encouraged to live close to our duty as children of God.

A. T. Jones.

Gospel Advocate, July 16, 1903, page 458.

Neal, Ida Hettie King

Mrs. E. C. Neal, formerly Ida Hettie King, departed this life at Lubbock, Texas, on February 22, 1936. She was fifty-three years and four months old at the time of her death. She obeyed the gospel at Oklaunion, Texas, where she was reared, at the age of fourteen years. The following year the family moved to Holladay, Tenn., where, after about three years, she was married to Elmer C. Neal on February 12, 1900. For several years Brother and Sister Neal lived at Holladay, afterward moving to Memphis, Tenn., and later to Lubbock County, Texas. Sister Neal was a good wife and mother, and one of the most faithful children of the Lord. Until the congregation was established at Wolfforth, Texas, twelve miles from Lubbock, and beyond which they lived, they attended services here, and were present every Lords day when it was possible. They came through sandstorms or mud, through cold weather or hot weather, often hindered by car troubles and other obstacles, but they came just the same. She is survived by her husband (E. C. Neal, who was critically ill at the time of her death), two sons (Clarence and Earl, of Lubbock County), and two daughters, (Mrs. Ruby Gegan and Mrs. Elma Lee Anderson, of Memphis, Tenn.). Also one brother and numbers of other relatives, not known to the writer, are left behind to mourn her passing. A short service was conducted at the Broadway Church, in Lubbock, at which the writer spoke words of comfort to the family and a host of friends, after which the body was shipped to Memphis, Tenn., for interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.

John T. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, April 23, 1936, page 407.

Neal, Lina

On May 11, 1913, Sister E. C. (Lina) Neal departed this life. She was born on January 30, 1854. She was almost blind for a number of years. She had been a member of the church for several years and was a good, faithful woman. Among her last words were: Ill soon be gone. Tell all of them good-by. I am going home. 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. May all her friends and relatives meet her in the sweet by and by. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, and she was laid to rest in the family graveyard to await the resurrection morn.

J. S. Westbrooks., Link, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, July 31, 1913, page 740.

Neal, Mary Jane (Williamson)

On November 17, 1925, Mary Jane Neal (nee Williamson) died at her home in Trezevant, Tenn. The first monition that was given was on Saturday, when Sister Neal came near collapsing but within a short time revived. The second attack came on Sunday, and this time there could be no mistake. One side was paralyzed and her condition became very serious. On Monday a third stroke was visited upon Sister Neal, and she was completely paralyzed, helpless and unconscious till Tuesday evening, when her spirit was borne into that sinless land for which we yearn. Sister Neal was born on October 9, 1874, in Trezevant, where she made her home during the entire span of her earthly life. She became obedient to the gospel at the age of twelve; but for fear she did not fully understand the teachings of the Scriptures on the primary principles of obedience to Christ, she was later immersed again. She was married to T. L. Neal on October 27, 1896. To this union were born three childrenRoy, Bob, and Thelma, respectivelyall of whom were at her bedside when death came. Brother Neal and the children are faithful members of the church at Trezevant. Sister Neal was one of the most faithful and beloved members of the church in Trezevant. Her faithfulness was shown in the family she reared. The house was inadequate to accommodate her many friends who came to pay their last respects. The writer tried to speak words of comfort to the husband, children, three sisters, and other near kindred and friends. May God comfort and lead them all till they meet her in the land of fadeless beauty.

L. R. Wilson.

Gospel Advocate, December 17, 1925, page 1217.

Neal, Mrs. W. F.

Sister Neal, widow of our lamented brother, W. F. Neal, evangelist who labored here at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, for about six years, has gone to her rest. She died on November 10, 1918, and was laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. We are glad to testify to the unswerving loyalty of our sister to the plain teaching of the New Testament. The writer has vivid recollections of many heart-to-heart talks with her about the Truth. She was a worthy daughter of a worthy fathernamely, Brother J. W. Harding, of Winchester, Ky., a worthy exponent of the Truth at ninety-five years of age. The apostolic injunction to the church at Corinth justly portrays our departed sister; for she was steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family in their bereavement.

A. R. Adams.

Gospel Advocate, January 2, 1919, page 14.

In the death of Sister W. F. Neal the church in Canada has sustained a great loss. Widow of Brother W. F. Neal, who died in Louisville, Ky., in August, 1917, she had been to him at one time the stimulative force and governing influence, the fruitful vine in the innermost parts of his house, which, like the ivy on the castle wall depending upon the strong tower for support, yet its frail tendrils intertwine to bind the great stones together. As his colaborer in church work, she was ever active. She was firm in her convictions, immovable where principles she held dear were involved, but withal always thoughtful for the salvation of others and considerate of their weaknesses and limitations. To the writer she was mother in the gospela mother indeed, faithful and beloved; and if at last he be deemed worthy to greet her in that better land and have some sheaves to lay at the feet of Jesus, it will be largely because her admirable tact, perhaps her greatest attribute, was brought to bear successfully to guide his feet off the treacherous sands of skepticism onto the solid rock of revealed truth. Besides her immediate relatives, she leaves a host of friends, especially at Meaford, Ontario, Canada, who mourn her departurefriends who have enjoyed the blessing of her acquaintance and the help and encouragement her devotion to the cause has induced. We sorrowyes, and God does not deny it to us; but we sorrow not as those that have no hope, for into our sadness there beams a gleam of happy anticipation that we shall at last again blend our voices with hers in praises of Him who wipes away the tears from off all faces.

F. B. Shepherd.

Gospel Advocate, February 20, 1919, page 184.

Neal, W. L.

At his home, Holladay, Tenn., on September 8, 1927, the summons came to W. L. Neal and his earthly career came to a close. This ended the life of one of Gods noblemen who had spent forty years in his service, and who left to his four children earths greatest heritagethe teaching and influence of a Christian father. He was twice married. To the first union all of his children, five in number, were born, one dying in infancy. Brother Neal not only lived in the service of his Master, but always availed himself of every opportunity to teach others and contend earnestly for the faith. The great concourse of friends that was present at his funeral was an attestation of his popularity. In his death the entire community was saddened, the church suffered a great loss, and the children were bereaved of a devoted father. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Will J. Cullum.

Gospel Advocate, October 27, 1927, page 1030.

Neal, William T.

Brother William T. Neal, of San Antonio, Texas, died on January 20, 1908. His remains were interred in the family burying ground, near Fairview, Texas. I baptized him about three years ago, and also preached his funeral. 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. Brother Neal leaves three children (one son and two daughters), a widowed mother, and several sisters and brothers to follow him to that heavenly home.

Joe Harding., Route 7, San Antonio, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, March 5, 1908, page 154.

Neece, Ada Owen

Sister Ada Owen Neece died on June 27, 1928, aged fifty-six years, ten months, and twenty-seven days. She was married to L. L. Neece, who survives her, thirty-eight years ago. She was a most noble woman, and had lived a consecrated member of the church since early girlhood. She was the mother of four children, three of whom are living and are laborers in the church. Her lovable, cheerful disposition endeared her to all wherever she was known. She trained her family in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and they are walking in her footsteps as Christians. O how they miss her sweet counsel! But she left them with the blessed assurance that to follow in the footsteps of Jesus as their only guide will bring them all together in the resurrection morn.

Mrs. J. E. Prosser.

Gospel Advocate, December 6, 1928, page 1168.

Neece, John

Brother John Neece died on the morning of January 24, 1906. He had been in bad health for some time, though not confined to his bed. He was sitting in his chair at the time of his death. He was about seventy years of age. He had been a member of the church a good many years, I think; he had been a Christian ever since I first met him. I have been with him a great deal during the last fifteen years and knew him to be a good man. He lived his religion every day, and on Lords day it did not take a preacher to get him to go to the services; he went because the Lord commanded it. I wish all the brethren would let their light shine as Brother Neece did. Funeral services were conducted by the writer.

A. H. Rozar., Fayettsville, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, February 22, 1906, page 126.

John Neece was born on October 20, 1834, and died sitting in his chair on January 24, 1906, aged seventy-one years, three months, and four days. He was brought up in the faith of the Baptist Church, of which he became a member; but, having an honest heart, he embraced the truth when he first heart it and became a Christian, and lived a life in harmony with his profession until his death. He was a man who would make any sacrifice for the truth. He was an elder in the church worshiping at Chestnut Ridge, Lincoln County, Tenn., for about thirty years. The congregation will miss him as an elder and leader in the singing. We should not weep for him, because he sleeps in Christ; but we may well strive to imitate his faithfulness as a Christian. He now rests from his labors, and his works do follow him.

E. L. Cambron.

Gospel Advocate, March 15, 1906, page 174.

Neece, Kate

It is with sorrow that I am called upon to report the death of sister Kate Neece, who died at her home near Lynchburg on Sunday, March 11, 1888 in the 35th year of her age.

Sister Neece was the daughter of Bro. T. J. Shaw, favorably known as a preacher of worth and wife of our esteemed brother, H. H. Neece.

Being brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, at an early age she obeyed the gospel and from then until the message came, calling her to her home above, was a faithful member of the church of Christ at Lynchburg. She left two children, a boy and girl of tender age, who are thus early bereft of that greatest of earthly blessings, a mothers love and care.

By request the writer conducted the funeral services in the house of worship at Lynchburg, the large congregation of neighbors and friends present testifying the high esteem in which she was held. May God, in his infinite mercy comfort the bereaved ones.

J. D. Floyd., Flat Creek, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, April 4, 1888, page 11.

Neeley, G. C.

At his residence in Shelbyville, Tenn., after a lingering illness, surrounded by his loving family, G. C. Neeley passed away. He was born on May 1, 1833; married Mary Jane Martin on March 11, 1857; was baptized by Brother Hamilton, of Texas, in November, 1888; and died on November 1, 1905, at the age of seventy-two years and six months. His health had been gradually declining for years, deficiency in heart action, with other complications, being the cause of his death. His descent to the grave was gradual and peaceful, and the way to the presence of the Lord seemed perfectly cloudless through his unfaltering trust in Jesus Christ. He was a devoted husband and father, and worked for the comfort of his loved family to the last, being closely confined to the bed only the few last days. He leaves a wife, four daughters, and two sons to mourn their irreparable loss. But they are comforted to know that their loss is his eternal gain; for to depart from his frail body and be at home with Christ is far better than to abide here. He did, as all should, the work of life faithfully and conscientiously; was always busy in his shop, when not called out by missions of service and Christian duty. He was humble and cheerful, and, above all, a devout student of Gods word. He desired to see all things done according to the teaching and examples in the word of God. His faith was simple as that of a little child, his convictions firm, his following of Christ true to conscience and light, his love of brethren fervent. In early life he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, but, after maturer reading and thinking, cast his lot with the little persecuted band of disciples in Shelbyville. He was of good report, however, among them that were without; he was, indeed, a highly esteemed citizen. A large concourse of citizens gathered at the meetinghouse to pay their last respects to his remains and pour out their tears of sympathy with the broken-hearted family. All the surviving members of the family were present, except James F. Neeley, of Valdosta, Ga. His daughters--Mrs. R. C. Wortham, of Tullahoma; Mrs. J. W. Shepherd, of Nashville; Mrs. Ernest Newton, of Monroe, Ga.; and Mrs. Fannie Neeley, of this placeand his sonSam. P. Neeley, of Barnesville, Ga.were present at his death and burial.

W. L. Butler.

Gospel Advocate, January 25, 1906, page 63.

Neeley, Sallie Bet Carlton

Sister Jim Neeley, whose maiden name was Sallie Bet Carlton, was born and reared at Nashville and in West Tennessee between Trenton and Newbern. She married J. F. Neeley, January 14, 1892. While quite young she obeyed the gospel during a meeting conducted by Elihu Scott. She was the mother of seven childrenfive boys and two girls. One of the girls, Sarah, passed on a number of years ago. Sister Neeley was a true mother and a faithful Christian. Her interest was centered in her home, her children, and the Lords work in the community where she lived. Her home for many years was the preachers home while holding meetings where she worshiped. She was a constant Bible reader and knew the word exceptionally well. Her death on April 17, 1936, resulted from sickness that began January 28. Will Hassell, of Trenton, conducted an impressive service for her, and she was buried in the Yorkville Cemetery.

C. P. Roland.

Gospel Advocate, February 11, 1937, page 143.

Neeley, Sara

On Sunday morning, September 10, 1926, while friends and loved ones were longing for her recovery. Sara Neeley breathed her last. Her spirit was taken by the God who gave it, and only a lifeless form was remaining. Sara was the daughter of Brother and Sister J. F. Neeley, leaders in the church of Christ at Neboville, Gibson County, Tenn. From a youth she had been taught the Holy Scriptures by her mother, and from early childhood would contend for the faith that was in her. From her bodily appearance and pleasing disposition, one would not suspect that she ever suffered pain; yet twice she had occupied the operating table and her entire life had been one of pain and suffering. But in spite of her suffering, in spite of her bodily ailments, she was always ready to greet every one whom she met with a smile. The little urchin in the dirt, the black face over the washtub, the stranger at the gate, or the friend in the parlorall were greeted with the same smile. She remarked a short time ago to her mother that the world should not know how she suffered as long as she could smile. And so she lived, a friend to humanity. Sara had just completed the senior year in the Freed-Hardeman College, where her work and influence proved her power and ability in lifes activities. Her ambition was to be of some service to humanity; to raise the lowly and to encourage the broken-hearted; to encourage the youth and inspire the feeble. She had accepted a position as teacher in a locality far beneath her powers, yet it offered her the opportunity to cause the lowly to realize the reality of life and living. She began this work with the determination to leave marks of inspiration upon those simple minds that would inspire them through their lives and cause them to follow the advice of the great Teacher. Only one week was allowed her in this work. She returned home Friday evening, and on Saturday she was stricken by a malady of long standing. In spite of all that could be done, she breathed her last on Sunday morning. The vast number that came to see her and that attended her funeral showed the esteem in which she was held in the place where she was reared. May the blessings of heaven strengthen the grief-stricken family, and may this death draw each member nearer to that celestial home where suffering and tears are unknown, but where the smiles of this life will again greet them.

Gospel Advocate, January 6, 1927, page 23.

Sarah Frances Neeley was born on October 24, 1904; was born into Christ in the spring of 1916, being baptized by the writer; and departed this life on September 12, 1926, after only a few hours suffering. She graduated at the Freed-Hardeman College last May, and taught in one of the public schools of Dyer County only one week. She leaves father and mother, Brother and Sister J. F. Neeley, of Neboville, Tenn., also five brothers and one sister, to mourn their loss. It was sad to have to give her up so early in life, but He who doeth all things well knoweth best. Funeral services were held at the church house at Neboville, conducted by the writer. The large sorrowing and sympathizing crowd showed the esteem in which she was held. After the funeral services the body was carried to Yorkville and quietly laid to rest, to await the coming of Christ and the final judgment. 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.

W. R. Hassell.

Gospel Advocate, November 25, 1926, page 1119.

Neely, James

Neely, Parmilia

This spirits of James Neely and his wife, Parmilia Neely, have returned to God who gave them. Their bodies are returned to the dust of Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, Cal. They lived to the advanced age of eighty-three and seventy-eight, respectively. Their lives were full of faith and good works; their everyday work was self-sacrifice for the good of others. Brother Neely preached the gospel fifty-five years. A congregation that he set in order in Tennessee over fifty years ago is still in existence; he also established one in Arkansas over forty years ago. There is perhaps not a charter member of either alive now; but the work goes on, while they rest. They are sadly missed, but not sorrowed for. It is selfish to grieve for our loved ones who have gone to a happy reward. May we all live so that no one will have cause for sorrow at our departure. These were our dear father and mother.

Amanda Bostick, Sallie Dumas.

Gospel Advocate, December 9, 1897, page 775.

Neely, Mrs. Samuel

Sister Neely, widow of the late Samuel Neely, of Ethridge, Tenn., was born on October 11, 1840, and died on May 28, 1918. She became a member of the body of Christ under the preaching of Brother J. R. Bradley about thirty-seven years ago and lived true to her confession in Christ. Her home was blessed with eleven children. Nine of them are still living. She filled womans God-given mission by instilling into the hearts of her children true Christian principles. Therefore all of her children became obedient to the faith early in life. This speaks well for the faith of the mother, which worketh by love. (Gal. 5:6.) Sister Neely was afflicted for many years, but, being in possession of that love which suffereth long, and is kind, she endured her affliction with much patience. All that loving hearts and tender hands could do was done by her children to make her last days on earth pleasant. May the Lord comfort and bless the dear ones left behind. We laid her body to rest by the side of her husband in the city of the dead at Ethridge. Burial services were conducted by the writer.

Thomas C. King.

Gospel Advocate, June 13, 1918, page 570.

Neely, Mrs. Tom

Mrs. Tom Neely died at the home of her son, Mr. Kenneth Neely, near Smyrna, Tenn., on Thursday morning, April 24, 1930, after a brief illness of pneumonia. She obeyed the gospel in early childhood and lived a true Christian until her death. To know her was to love her. We shall miss her pleasant smiles and words of kindness. Four children are left to mourn her passing, besides a host of other kindred and friends. The children are: Mrs. Mollie Patterson, Washington, D. C.; Lee Neely, Columbia, Tenn.; Mrs. Ora Wallace, Nashville, Tenn.; and Kenneth Neely, Smyrna, Tenn. Brother Andy Largen, of Fayetteville, Tenn., conducted the funeral services at the family cemetery near Chapel Hill, Tenn., after which the remains were laid away to await the resurrection morn. To her many friends we would say: Weep not as those who weep without hope.

Gospel Advocate, May 29, 1930, page 522.

Nel, Mary E.

On the morning of Oct., 12, 1887, in Giles county, Tenn., in the forty-sixth year of her age Mary E. Nel departed this life. She was the daughter of W. P. and Louisa Wood. Sister Mary has been a member of the church of Christ for thirty years, she has long been a sufferer with phthisic, and while it was hard to part with her, yet it was a comfort to her friends to know that her spirit was free.

On Thursday we deposited her mortal remains in the old family graveyard near her mother, there to sleep till the archangels trump shall sound.

She leaves a husband and one son, and an aged father and a number of brothers and sisters to mourn her departure. May we all so live as to join in the song of redeeming grace with our dear sister over there.

She was a member of the Rural Hill church, the oldest church in the county.

Bettie Armstrong.

Gospel Advocate, December 14, 1887, page 800.

Nelms, David Samuel

On January 26 the spirit of David Samuel Nelms took its flight. He was born May 5, 1845, in Tippah County, Miss., being eighty-eight years old. He was baptized into Christ at the age of twenty-two, and thus was a member of the church sixty-six years. Most of his life was spent in educational work. He was at one time associated with the lamented A. G. Freed in his school at Essary Springs, Tenn., where he has a host of friends and relatives. Uncle Dave leaves four children to mourn his passing. For the past few years he had made his home with a daughter at Conway, Ark., where he died. He was laid to rest at the old Essary Springs Cemetery, within a short distance of the old home, where he reared his family and spent some of the most happy years of his life. The writer conducted the funeral service.

D. P. Craig.

Gospel Advocate, February 15, 1934, page 176.

Nelms, Eliza Catherine George

Mrs. Eliza Catherine George was born on April 21, 1846, and fell asleep in Jesus on January 14, 1911. She was married to J. J. Nelms on February 10, 1870. She obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother Allen Kendrick. She was the mother of ten children, all living except one infant that died when eight months old. She lived to see the others obey the gospel. She contended earnestly for the faith during her Christian pilgrimage on earth, and was so very earnest in her opposition to all innovations that she was sometimes called a Hardshell. The deceased was sorely afflicted for many years, but she bore her afflictions with that fortitude and patience which characterizes the true child of God. The writer has personal knowledge of the faithfulness and loyalty of this sweet mother in Israel. While in meetings at Winasoga, Miss., I would often visit the happy home of this angel mother, whose husband would receive me as a Christian brother and always make me feel as much at home as if we were brothers in the flesh. Joe (the husband) and I were schoolmates and loved each other like Jonathan and David. Yes, Joe, I know what you have lost. Remember, your loss is heavens gain. Isnt it sweet to realize that your faithful companion is in heaven? And Dear children, cant you stir up unalloyed joy in your cup of sorrow to know that mother has thrown off that old garment of suffering and gone to the painless land of eternal joys and everlasting reward, bathing her whole spiritual existence in heavens purest love, while waiting for her husband and precious children? O, how helpful she was to the loyal preachers as an attentive listener! While pointing sinners to Gods dying Lamb on the rugged cross, pouring out his lifeblood on old mother earth to redeem the world, turn and look toward dear Sister Kate, and you would find her eyes swimming in tears, which would doubtless enlist the attention of the angels above. May God help us all to read and understand this word and practice its teachings out in our everyday life until death and eternal joys are ours. Sister Kate loved the Gospel Advocate next to the Bible. It was a weekly visitor round the hearthstone for thirty-seven years.

M. H. Northcross.

Gospel Advocate, May 18, 1911, page 569.

Nelms, Marguerette Katherine

Mrs. Marguerette Katherine Nelms, wife of D. S. Nelms, died at the home of one of her sons in Ola, Ark., on February 9, 1926. Her remains were carried back to Essary Springs, Tenn., her former home for burial. She had been a member of the church of Christ for more than fifty years. In her home there was always a welcome for strangers, the poor, and orphans. The later years of her life were spent as a sacrifice that she might be able to become a mother to orphan children. She and her husband were among the oldest members of the church of Christ in that section of West Tennessee. They were great factors in establishing the congregation there, and also in organizing and running a splendid school at Essary Springs. Her husband, three sons, and a daughter, who feel keenly the bereavement, may truly be comforted by the sweet memories and cherished recollection of her good works, and likewise by the hope of the many promises made in the word of God to those who die in the Lord.

C. P. Roland.

Gospel Advocate, June 17, 1926, page 571.

Nelms, Mary Davis

Mrs. Mary Davis Nelms, widow of the late John W. Nelms, died at her home near Richmond on Saturday afternoon, December 16, 1950, having been a paralytic for several months. She was born on April 17, 1864, which would make her eighty-six years, seven months and twenty-nine days old. She was a native of Bedford County. She died in the same house where she was born and married and spent all her life, with the exception of ten years spent in Marshall county. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Davis and Elizabeth Phillips Davis. She was also preceded to the grave by six brothers, husband and one daughter, Mrs. E. Smith (Lillian), also one great-grandson (Don King). Funeral services were held at Richmond church of Christ by Clyde Gleaves. The songs were directed by Jesse Wakefield. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery. She had been a servant of God for seventy years, having been baptized by Brother Gilbert at the age of sixteen years. Grandma loved life, her home, relatives, and friends. She loved the Bible and wanted to do those things that she thought would be pleasing unto the Lord. In her last years her greatest interest was in reading her Testament and the Gospel Advocate (as long as she was up and able), of which she was a subscriber for years. She had been a reader of the Gospel Advocate back in her young days when her father was a subscriber, and she first subscribed for the paper fifty years ago. It was not her privilege to attend church regularly for a good many years, but she would send her contributions to church, and sometimes send a contribution to the Tennessee Orphan Home. She was modest and humble in life and bore her afflictions patiently. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. R. L. Moore (Eula); two granddaughters, Miss Lois Moore and Mrs. C. W. King (Ruth); four great grandchildren.

Lois Moore., (Granddaughter)

Gospel Advocate, February 8, 1951, page 94.

Nelms, William

On January 3, 1931, the spirit of Brother William Nelms, after sixty-four years in the body, left its mortal robe and took its flight back to God who gave it. In his young days he wooed and won the love and affections of Miss Monna Wolff, and after their marriage they lived for several years in Northern Mississippi, the land of their nativity. There were born to this union six children, five of whom survive and mourn the loss of an affectionate father. During their earlier sojourn together Brother and Sister Nelms heard, believed, and obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother Northcross. Of all the homes that I have had the pleasure of entering, I have never seen one which had a greater welcome or a more hospitable reception for gospel preachers than did the home of Brother Nelms. It was my pleasure to spend several hours with him on different occasions, and I have never seen a man who enjoyed talking about the church, church affairs, the gospel and the gospel preachers, more than this man. He talked a great deal of preachers with whom he has associated in his earlier days, and among others he was especially fond of Brother A. G. Freed. He remembered well and spoke so pleasantly about many things which happened while he and Brother Freed were together. About twenty-seven years ago he moved to Tampa, Fla., where he lived the remainder of his life. When he arrived in this city, there was no congregation of the church; but he immediately got busy, and it was not long until he and others were meeting. It was his great desire to have Tampa evangelized and congregations planted throughout the city. His bereaved companion lives in the old home with her only single son, Ben, upon whom the fathers mantle has fallen in a business way and also in caring for and protecting his mother. He was a faithful companion, a loving father, a friend indeed, and a highly respected citizen. He is greatly missed by all who knew him personally. We would say to the bereaved: Weep not, as others who have no hope. Again: 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. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the presence of a great concourse of friends and relatives at the Seminole Heights church house, in which he loved so much to worship. The body was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery, Orange Hill, of which he was half owner.

Thomas H. Burton.

Gospel Advocate, November 5, 1931, page 1397.

Nelson, Annie Lucas

Mrs. Annie Lucas Nelson, relict of Mr. Williams Nelson, died on Tuesday night, October 16, 1906, aged forty-six years and eight months. She came of old pioneer stock of this county, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nimrod Lucas, who settled on Bear Creek, near the Tennessee River, about one hundred years ago, when the county was comparatively a wilderness, where she was reared. Some twenty-five or thirty years ago she and Brother Nelson were married, and shortly afterwards she was added to the church of Christ worshiping at Waverly, Tenn., of which she lived a devoted member, always at her place of duty when it was possible, ready to do anything and everything for the cause of Christ, many times at the Lords house when it was well-nigh impossible to be there. Sister Nelson was of a gentle and amiable disposition, a loving wife, a patient and devoted mother, an exceptional neighbor and friend. Four childrentwo daughters and two sonsand to brothers, Coleman Lucas and John Lucas, mourn her death. Her remains were laid beside those of her husband and children in the family cemetery on Blue Creek.

J. L. Thompson., Waverly, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, November 1, 1906, page 703.

Nelson, C. E.

A life well spent in the service of Christ is a most successful life. The end of a life thus spent is as the end of a perfect day. The life of Brother C. E. Nelson, of Mount Calm, Texas, from all accounts, was that kind of a life. He was born in Rutherford County, Tenn., forty-seven years ago, last February. In 1893 he, with his parental family, came to Texas. For about thirty years he had lived a Christian life, and his influence which remains with us is held in sacred memory by those who knew him. Brother Nelson met a tragic death on April 2, when a street car struck him on the streets of Waco. A wife and seven children, an aged father and mother, with the several brothers and sisters, mourn his going. These, with the many friends who so tenderly sympathize, think of Brother Nelsons departure as the drawing of ones draperies about him and lying down to pleasant dreams. They who sleep in the Lord have a peaceful and heavenly sleep.

E. W. McMillan.

Gospel Advocate, May 3, 1923, page 446.

Nelson, Charles Hollie

Charles Hollie Nelson, son of Timothy David and Olive Nelson, died April 13 at the age of forty-eight. Brother Nelsons fifteen years as a member of the church were devoted to manifesting the spirit of Christ to all men. Those who knew him, both in the church and out, respected him for his integrity, honesty and Christ-likeness. He contributed much to the spread of the gospel in the communities where he lived. His very life was a sermon. Few ever met him without learning something of the Scriptures. Lingering in illness for many weeks, while little hope was held for his recovery, Brother Nelson kept his faith and courage undaunted. One of his chief personal concerns of life was the development of patience. Even in the knowledge that death was imminent he was able to demonstrate patience of the highest degree. He lived in the attitude that no price was too great to pay for the hope that is in Christ. Brother Nelson has shown us how a Christian ought to live and die.

Wm. A. Atkins.

Gospel Advocate, July 26, 1951, page 478.

Nelson, Charley

Charley Nelson, born in Rutherford County, Tenn., near Smyrna, fifty-two years ago, died on July 22, 1910. He obeyed the gospel in 1887, and continued faithful until death. He leaves a wife and seven children, to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Weep not, loved ones, for father, for he is better off than we. We cannot bring him back to us, but we can go to him. He is missed by all, and especially in his home. Funeral services were conducted by Brother Charley Harwood, at Mount Olivet, in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. Let us try to be more consecrated to Christ and his cause than we have been before, purer, more prayerful, and more faithful in the service of Him who in loving tenderness, when suffering in poverty, sorrow, and sadness here, said: Come unto me. When sorrow encompasses us and dark clouds hover over us here, and we think of the loved ones not lost, but gone on before, let us rejoice in the thought that, if we are faithful until death, we shall meet them over yonder. May the Lord bless the bereaved ones in so living as to be able to cherish this sweet hope all the remnant of their days, so that after death they will rest in one of those beautiful mansions that Jesus has prepared for his people, in the house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

Mrs. Alma Young.

Gospel Advocate, October 13, 1910, page 1146.

Nelson, J. B.

On Wednesday, April 24, J. B. Nelson, superintendent of Boles Orphan Home, was fatally injured when the car in which he was riding was hit by a Cotton Belt passenger train at the Wesley Street crossing in Greenville, Texas. He lived for one or more days (the information sent the Gospel Advocate contained no dates). Word was received by the Advocate on the day of the accident, but last weeks paper was already printed. Full details (except dates) were received this week, but it was too late to be carried in this issue. Boles Orphan Home is located fourteen miles from Greenville. Brother Nelson was alone in his car when the accident occurred, but was on his way back to the home to bring some of the boys and girls of the home to Greenville for a musical program at the Rotary Club. A fuller account will be given later.

Gospel Advocate, May 2, 1940, page 429.

Nelson, James Samuel

James Samuel Nelson was born into this world at Readyville, Rutherford County, Tenn., on December 27, 1847; was born of water and of the Spirit in 1865, under the teaching of Jesse L. Sewell; and departed this life on November 3, 1908, at his home near Mount Calm, Texas. His body was laid to rest in the neighborhood cemetery after an appropriate service conducted by J. E. Black, of Hillsboro, Texas. Brother Nelson leaves behind him a devoted wife, eight children (one of whom is Brother J. B. Nelson, of Paris, Texas, well known as a faithful gospel preacher), an only sister (Mrs. L. E. Dunn, of Nashville, Tenn.), and a host of other relatives and friends, to mourn his loss. Brother Nelson was a great sufferer in the flesh. It was thought when he was a child he could not be reared to manhood. All through his life he was sick much of the time, and for the last few years rarely saw a well day. Brother Nelson had but two objects in lifeone, the care of his family; the other, his duty to God. He accomplished his purpose comparatively well. While he had many reverses in temporal affairs, he did not allow them to discourage him, and in the end he left his family well provided for. He is well and favorably remembered by the church at Antioch, Rutherford County, Tenn., as one of the most faithful members from the day of his baptism up to the time he moved to Texas. Immediately after going to Texas he went to work to build a church in his neighborhood. In a very short time, with the help of a few of his neighbors, a good church was built up and a nice meetinghouse erected. Brother Nelsons family, relatives, and friends have the comforting assurance that he died in the triumph of a living faith. With Paul, he could say: I have fought the good fight:. . .henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness. During my boyhood days he gave me much encouragement in all of my undertakings. My father having died when I was young, Uncle Sam, as we called him, in a large measure took fathers place unto his widowed sister and eight helpless children. His memory shall ever be fresh in my heart for the great service he rendered us during those dark and trying days. Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. While Uncle Sam, like all the rest of us, had faults, he lived a pure, clean, honorable, faithful life of service to God. He constantly grew in faith and service to God till the end came. He was faithful unto death, and we believe he will wear the crown of life. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

John E. Dunn.

Gospel Advocate, January 21, 1909, page 84.

Nelson, Mrs. Jesse

The third day of March is now a sad date in the memory of Brother Jesse Nelson and his children, because on that day Sister Nelson went away, to return no more until Jesus comes. She was born in Tennessee, the only daughter in a family of ten children, one of whom, Brother John T. Lewis, of Birmingham, Ala., is a gospel preacher, and was the first of these children thus to go. A Christian for twenty-five years, the mother of six children, a sacrificing wife, and mother, loved by those who knew her, and with a life of good works to follow after her, Sister Nelson has gone to join the Lords redeemed. Brother Nelson is the principal of the high school in Abbott, Texas, and is respected and honored in that work. The sacrifices of Sister Nelson and Brother Nelson in his efforts to obtain an education call up memories that are sad, yet a joy, in the writers mind, such sacrifices and sorrows being a part of his own experience. But, if only we will permit them to do so, these experiences will mellow and temper the soul to sing the Lords praises in the heavenly home. In this faith and hope we await the break of day.

E. W. McMillan.

Gospel Advocate, April 12, 1923, page 360.

Nelson, John Calvin

On March 9, 1933, the angel of death came to the little city of Mount Calm, Texas, and claimed the godly spirit of John Calvin Nelson. This good man and humble servant of Christ was born in Tennessee, November 28, 1849, not many miles from Murfreesboro. He became a Christian when a young man; was married to Lydia Ann Fletcher on January 6, 1870. There were born to these two noble Christians seven boys and two girls. One of the girls, Lillie Mable, died when three years old. One of the sons, William H., is a minister of the gospel at Daytona Beach, Fla. There are thirty-two grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. John C. Nelson came to Texas from Tennessee in 1894. In 1895 he moved near Mount Calm, and was one of two men to start the worship there. He was as true to his convictions as any man I ever knew; clean in life, conversation, and scrupulously honest in all his dealings, and had the respect of all who knew him. Cousin John has meant much to me. Before and after I started preaching he gave me much good and helpful admonition and advice. He reared an honorable family and did much toward educating them. He was a patron of the Christian colleges. His only living daughter, Miss Elizabeth, is dean of women and a member of the faculty of Abilene Christian College and is doing a wonderful work. The sons have made teachers, farmers, and one a preacher, and all are active in public church work. The church has suffered a great loss in the passing of this good man, but heaven has received a pure, noble, consecrated soul. His family can look back at his life and speak in the language of Holy Writ: He being dead yet speaketh; Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. W. D. Bills of Waco conducted the funeral. Cousin John leaves with the children a noble wife to mourn his departure. She loved him and he loved her, all of which made a happy home, and the privations they both suffered, easier to bear. They started out poor in this worlds goods, made money, lost money, and gave freely to the cause as long as they had it. In fact, he was above the average as a giver to the cause of Christ. Many times he has almost supported meetings from his own purse, when it looked like he was not able to spare the money. He truly loved God and the church. From what I knew of this mans life I cannot help but express my belief that he is safe in the arms of Jesus today. His life is worth emulating. Sweet are the promise to those who love and serve God, and such was the subject of this sketch.

J. B. Nelson.

Gospel Advocate, May 25, 1933, page 503.

Nelson, Joseph

On Sunday evening, October 30, 1886, the subject of this sketch quietly passed from his modest home in Haywood county, to his home abovefrom a couch of suffering to the place of endless rest.

Joseph Nelson, the son of Hannah and Beverly Nelson, was born in Middle Tennessee, near Nashville, in 1830. At an early age his parents began to give to his active mind that training which fitted him so well for a life of usefulness.

In 1852 he was married to Miss M. E. Powell, with whom he lived happily the remainder of his life. An interesting familyfour sons and three daughtersblessed their union.

He taught at various places in this section almost to the day of his death. It has been said that he did more for the educational interest of West Tennessee than any other teacher. But he did not aim at mental culture merely, for on the minds of all his pupils he left the impress of an humble Christian soulimpressions that still remain to mark for good the lives of many.

From his boyhood he was a lover of that precious volume which in teaching us the way to live, teaches how to die! A consistent member of the Christian church, he defended his tenets in such a spirit that no one could impugn his sincerity.

But his work is done; or, as he himself expressed it, my chapter is finished. And we may add: A chapter well written it is. Whether we look at the first bright pages, written with a boyish hand, at the middle section jotted down amid the cares of business, or at the closing sentences, dictated with faltering voice to those who through life had loved him, we find lessons of usefulness and purity which we would all do well to copy.

P., Eurekaton, Tenn., Nov. 3, 1886.

Gospel Advocate, March 9, 1887, page 159.

Nelson, Nannie

Passed away, Feb. 15, 1896, Sister Nannie Nelson, widow of the late Dan Nelson, at her home near Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tenn. Sister Nelson was born Oct. 20, 1840, and was the daughter of the late Isham Peebles, of Rutherford County, Tenn. On May 15, 1860, she was married to Dan Nelson; and that same year or the year following, in July, both of them were baptized by the writer in Stewarts Creek, during a protracted meeting at Stewarts Creek Seminary, in Rutherford County, Tenn. She was therefore a member of the church for about thirty-five years. She was a true and faithful wife and a tender, loving mother. She was highly respected by the whole community; and cold and disagreeable as the day was, quite a large concourse of the neighbors, relatives, and friends attended the funeral, showing the esteem in which she was held by those that knew her best. In the general tenor of her life she was quiet, modest, and unobtrusiveyet kind to all; and especially attentive to the suffering and distressed around her, ever ready to lend a helping hand, whether to white or colored, where help was needed. And as a consequence the whole community shared in sympathy with the bereaved children, and in sincere regrets at the loss of such a friend. She was the mother of eleven children, ten of whom are now living, one daughter having preceded her to the grave some three years. Thus they are left without father or mother; but they grieve not as those that have no hope, trusting in a happy future for that tender mother. Let them therefore follow her example in becoming Christians; let them love and serve and trust the Lord through life, and all things here and hereafter will be well with them.

E. G. S.

Gospel Advocate, February 27, 1896, page 140.

Nelson, Samuel Walter

Samuel Walter Nelson was born in the state of Tennessee, January 10, 1869, and passed from this life at his home in Wellington, Texas, October 2, 1952. He was married to Annie Laura Cook, April 20, 1885, in Knox County, Texas. Sister Nelson preceded him in death in 1914. He is survived by two sons, Rufus and Jack, of Wellington, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Carl Womack, Slaton, Texas; Mrs. H. A. Bledsoe, Gentry, Ark.; Mrs. Clyde Bebee, Aiken, Texas; and Mrs. Sherrill Gardner, Quanah, Texas; nineteen grandchildren, and twenty-two great-grandchildren. Funeral services, in the presence of a large host of friends and brethren, were conducted in the church building in Wellington, Texas, by J. Paul Lusby and this writer. At his death, Brother Nelson had been a member of the body of Christ for fifty-five years. I knew him well for a number of years, and was associated with him closely during a period of six years in which I preached for the church in Wellington. I have never known a better man. Faithful, devoted to the cause of Christ, and consecrated to the Lord, he seemed to live only that he might serve. He was absent from the services of the church only when he was unable to attend; and to the best of his ability he served his Master. From his lips I never heard a rash or

unkind word; I never saw him angry, aroused or disturbed. In his kindly, unassuming way, he moved in and out among those who knew and loved, conforming both in word and in deed to the good life, and died in the faith. It is my confident conviction that he is now at home with the Lord. As good as he was, were I to doubt his destiny, I would indeed despair of the chances of any of us. Those of us who are left to mourn his departure would do well to exemplify the traits and characteristics he possessed. 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,)

Guy N. Woods.

Gospel Advocate, October 30, 1952, page 711.

Nerren, E. L.

Brother E. L. Nerren, of Delay, Miss., was born on August 15, 1850; obeyed the gospel when about twenty-three years old; and departed this life on November 27, 1905. I have known Brother Nerren for many years, and always found him an earnest Christian gentleman. He was a kind and affectionate husband, father, and neighbor, and will be greatly missed in the community. He leaves a wife, eleven children, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. After a short funeral service, conducted by the writer, he was laid to rest at the McGonagal burying ground to await the resurrection morn.

Van B. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, December 14, 1905, page 796.

Nerren, Guy B.

On December 13, 1966 Guy B. Nerren, a noble man of God, left this earth to receive his reward. Surviving him are his wife, Alma of Mount Dora, Florida; his two sons, Milton Sr. of Jefferson Island, La., and Guy Jr. of Huntsville, Ala., five daughters, Mrs. Alton McMinn of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Mrs. Tom Johnston of Marietta, Ga., Mrs. Dan Hoffman of Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Sam Cummings of New Delhi, India, and Mrs. Jack Van Eaton of Dayton, Ohio and an uncle, Tom Nerren of Ruleville, Miss.

Brother Nerren, at the age of 72, had been a loyal devoted Christian all of his adult life. He was baptized by A. Y. Howell early in life at Delay, Miss., near Oxford. He was loved and respected in and near Greenville, Miss., where he lived for thirty-five years, for his devoted service and good works.

Through the days of the depression, many hardships, and a small beginning the church was established on Brother Nerrens farm just outside of Greenville. Here the church met for ten years and then the congregation moved into Greenville. The church continued to grow with Brother Nerren as one of the elders and in 1957 a lovely brick auditorium with twenty classrooms and seating capacity of 450 was constructed. During this period of time, the Nerrens were known for their hospitality and good works. Illness and retirement forced them to move to Mount Dora, Florida. During the last three years of his life he was in and out of the hospital many times, he continued actively and attended both morning and evening services during his last Lords day on earth.

The writer conducted the services.

Cletus Stutzman.

Gospel Advocate, March 9, 1967, page 158.

Nerren, Sarah Ann

Sister Sarah Ann Nerren (Aunt Sallie Ann, as she was familiarly called) was born on November 15, 1854, and died on March 19, 1908. Sister Nerren was the wife of E. L. Nerren, who preceded her to the spirit land a little over two years. Soon after their marriage they both united with the Methodist Church; but they soon afterwards learned the way of the Lord more perfectly and were baptized into Christ where they remained until death. Sister Nerren leaves ten childreneight daughters and two sonsand a host of friends to mourn their loss. She was loved by all who knew her, and was sent for, and always ready to go, when there was any sickness or distress in the neighborhood. All her children, except one, are members of the one body. After services conducted by the writer, her remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery beside her husband, to await the resurrection morn. Lord, grant that we all may meet her in a better land.

V. B. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, July 30, 1908, page 490.

Nerren, Susie

Susie Nerren was born on October 7, 1877, and died on November 28, 1922. She was married to J. A. Nerren on February 9, 1898. To this union five children were bornthree sons and two daughtersthree of whom were taken in their infancy, leaving Wilma and Harry with their father to mourn her loss. In 1906 she accepted the gospel plan of salvation and was baptized into Christ, and since that time she had faithfully followed the teaching of the meek and lowly Nazarene. Her life was an exemplary onenot perfect, but ever working toward perfection. She was a faithful, loving wife and mother, thoughtful and unselfish, keeping her home peaceful and happy through her unselfishness in the service of those around her; a true and faithful friend, not forgetting to entertain, in His name, the stranger who came to her door; always cheerful and happy, even when disease and suffering came to her. In January, 1921, she under-went an operation, from which she never entirely recovered. Her death came as a shock to the entire community; for after her daily work was done, just as the sun sank in the west, the call came, and she went to be with the Savior she loved. To her there was no fear of death, and her passing was as peaceful as her life had been. In her death the community has lost a dearly loved friend; the husband, a kind, thoughtful, and loving companion; and the children, a mother who was ready to give her life for them. But we do not sorrow as those without hope, for she kept the faith, and for her is the crown of the faithful.

Lena Palmore Marlowe.

Gospel Advocate, May 3, 1923, page 447.

Nesbit, R. E.

R. E. Nesbit died May 1 at El Paso, Texas, from complications following an operation for appendicitis. He was there seeking to recover from a serious illness caused by tuberculosis. His body was laid to rest last Monday afternoon at Hazel, Ky., the community where he was born and reared. After finishing a Bible course at David Lipscomb College in 1929, he accepted work with Green Street Church, Nashville, where he preached for some three years. He was forced to give up the work because of illness some three years ago, but continued to live in the community until several months ago.

Brother Nesbit suffered from tuberculosis prior to this time, having lost a hand several years ago because of the disease. He was in the army during the World War, but was not sent overseas. He was receiving veteran compensation when he took up work at Green Street, and probably put all the support he received from the church back into gospel work. During the time he was preaching at Green Street an $8,000 brick church building was erected. He personally promoted and financed a meeting conducted by Brother Keeble among the colored people of that section, which resulted in the establishment of the Fairfield Church, located at the corner of Fairfield and Green Streets. This, as well as all of his gifts, went through the treasury of the Green Street Church.

Brother Nesbit was very plain in his preaching, unsparing with sin, conscientious, and exceedingly generous.

Brother Nesbit was reared a Methodist, and obeyed the gospel after his marriage to Miss Ina Dunn, of Hazel, Ky., eighteen inches of ice being broken for his baptism. Sister Nesbit and Myrtle May, six, his brothers orphaned daughter whom he adopted, survive; also his mother, two sisters, and three brothers.

A large representation of the Green Street Church made the long motor trip Monday to attend the funeral services, which were conducted at Green Plains, near Hazel, by A. R. Hill, Sparta, Tenn., and S. P. Pittman, Nashville.

Gospel Advocate, May 9, 1935, page 453.

Netherland, Joe L.

I was much grieved some days ago when word came to me that Joe Netherland had passed away. I was stunned, and my first impulse was: Noit cannot be. But it was. Death came almost without warning, which should impress all of us of the uncertainty of the span of life. I have known and loved him for fifteen or more years. He was my friend and faithful brother. He was diligent in the work of the Lord, and the church has lost one of her best preachers. I have worked with him in gospel meetings in Waverly, Tenn., and Hopkinsville, Ky. No one ever had to go away from his services wondering what he meant or what his convictions were on any point of doctrine.

He was kind in his preaching, and never purposely offended anyone; but he never sacrificed any truth or principle out of deference to anothers feelings. His greatest interest was to please his Lord, to save others, and to be saved himself. The truth never suffered in his hands. I have heard him in debate, and the beautiful truths of the gospel stood out in bold relief against the background of the errors of his opponent.

Brother Joe was entertained in two or more meetings in my home, and always to the joy of my family. He had a sunny disposition and a friendly word for all whom he met. There is a prince and a great man fallen . . . in Israel. Sadly we say good-bye with the hope of clasping hands on the other shore. In the language of Paul, I believe he could say: For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

taken up the mantle of his father and is proclaiming the gospel of our Lord; and to his pure, sweet daughter, I would say: Sorrow not, even as others which have no hope, but press on toward the goal, and in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Thomas J. Wagner.

Gospel Advocate, January 30, 1941, page 117.

Joe Netherland, who has been preaching for the East Main Street Church, Murfreesboro, Tenn., for about six years passed at his home in Murfreesboro early Thursday morning, the victim of a cerebral hemorrhage. He had complained of not feeling well at prayer meeting on Wednesday night.

Funeral services were conducted from the East Main Street Church, Friday morning, 10 oclock, by B. C. Goodpasture, of Nashville, Tenn. J. W. Dunn, Tupelo, Miss., led the prayer; and H. M. Philips, who preaches for the Belvue congregation, in Murfreesboro, led the closing prayer. Burial was at Clarksburg, Tenn. (Picture included)

Gospel Advocate, January 30, 1941, page 286.

Netherton, Elmer Thomas

A very unfortunate occurrence to the churches of Christ in the Detroit area was that of the untimely death of Elmer Thomas Netherton, who was killed instantly late Saturday afternoon, June10. Brother Netherton was born at Gainesboro, Tenn., January 26, 1907. At the age of twentyin 1927he was married to Minnie Lee Polk. To this union was born six children, all of whom reside in the Detroit area, with the exception of one son, who is in the service in California. Very early in life Brother Netherton became obedient to the first principles of the gospel. To the knowledge of those who knew him best, he lived faithfully in this calling until the time of his death. While yet living in Tennessee, he began preaching the gospel; and when he came to Michigan, he continued. He was partly responsible for the establishing of Taylor Center congregation, in this area, for which congregation he served as elder for a few years. When this church got established, he, with a few families from Taylor Center, moved a few miles further on and established the Van Born congregation, for which he preached until the time of his death. He was unwilling to receive remuneration for his efforts, supporting himself by working for the Detroit Edison Company. He is survived by his widow, six children (Herbert, Howard, Mrs. Marjorie Moss, Lafayette, Charles, and Mildred), a grandchild, and many friends. Funeral was at the Taylor Center Church building, and burial was in Ferndale Cemetery, of this city.

Morris M. Womack.

Gospel Advocate, July 13, 1950, page 454.

Netterville, Mary Leatherman

Another great and godly woman, advanced in years, has left the saints on earth to be with the company of the saints on the shores of eternity. Mrs. Mary Leatherman Netterville, widow of Chestley Netterville, passed away at the home of her son, David P. Netterville, in Forth Worth, Texas, in July of 1945. She was buried in Dallas, where she had formerly lived for twenty-three years. Brother and Sister Netterville were Mississippians. They lived near Woodville, where they reared a large familyfour sons and five daughters, all of whom survive. Sister Netterville was a remarkable woman. Until shortly before her death she kept up with current news and corresponded regularly with her children, her nineteen grandchildren, and her twelve great-grandchildren. She had lived through three wars, and hoped to see the end of World War II. She had been a reader of the Gospel Advocate for decades. Her husband was for a long time a regular contributor to its pages, representing the Mississippi field. He and James A. Harding, who were schoolmates at Bethany College, W. Va., died about the same time. An interesting coincidence is that the two widows died in the same yearSister Netterville, aged ninety-one, on July 12; and Sister Harding, on August 9, at the age of ninety-two. We are loath to give up these mothers in Israel, but so thankful that they remained with us, by the providence of God, as long as they did. May God bless their memory and bless their loved ones who are left behind.

S. P. Pittman.

Gospel Advocate, November 8, 1945, page 631.

Netzer, Fred

On the 14th of February, 88, at 10:35 A. M., after an illness of six weeks, Fred Netzer passed into eternity. Bro. Netzer had once been a member of the Lutheran church. Nine years ago under the preaching of Bro. R. M. Gano, he obeyed the gospel at Plano, Collin Co., Texas. Blessed are they that do his commandments that they have a right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. He leaves a true Christian companion and six little children to mourn his loss.

C. L. Cole.

Gospel Advocate, March 14, 1888, page 14.

Neuhauser, J. C. Jack

J. C. Jack Neuhauser of Coatopa died Sept. 30.

Neuhauser helped build and strengthen the church in Demopolis, Ala. Elder Donald G. Lowe says he is a Christian today partly because of Neuhauser and his wife, Carrie.

The church in Demopolis met in the Neuhausers home in 1947. Over the years, the Neuhausers helped the congregation meet in the Southern Depot, in the city hall building, and in the masonic temple. In 1950, Neuhasuer was instrumental in finding three lots that were purchased for a church building.

Neuhauser also helped congregations in York, Ala., Livingston, Ala., and Linden, Ala. He spent many hours at night helping build their buildings after he closed shop at the Railway Express office.

Coatopa, Ala.

Gospel Advocate, December, 1995, page 44.

Neville, John Wyatt

John Wyatt Neville was born January 2, 1856; died August 27, 1946, age ninety years, seven months, and twenty-five days. Brother Neville is survived by two nieces (Sister J. R. Bridges and Sister A. R. Haydon), one nephew (Gershon Neville), nine great-nieces, five great-nephews, six great-great-nieces, five great-great-nephews, and a host of friends. Survivors are faithful member and workers in the true faith. Brother Neville was a faithful member of the Mount Vernon Church for about thirty-five years. Seldom does a community enjoy the influence of such a long Christian life as the life lived by Brother Neville. I shall remember him as one of my very best friends. He was a friend to everyone he met in life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Mount Vernon Church house, near Park City, Ky. The body was laid beside those of friends and relatives in the beautiful Walnut Hill Cemetery.

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

Gospel Advocate, September 12, 1946, page 879.

Newby, William H.

Brother William H. Newby, of the Oak Grove congregation, ten miles north of McMinnville, Tenn., died on April 19, 1909. He was one of the most faithful Christians in all the country, and had grown into an efficient leader in the worship of the church. He was born on September 30, 1849; became a Christian, while a young man, under the preaching of Brother E. G. Sewell, and lived a life that will be felt for good as the years roll on. He said when nearing deaths door that he would be glad to remain with his family and labor for their temporal and eternal good, but that if it were the Lords will that he should die then, he was perfectly willing to go and meet his Savior and departed loved ones on the other shore. He was living with his second wife at his death. He had seven childrentwo sons and three daughters by his first wife, and two sons by his second wife. All of them were in the church with him except the youngesta small boy. His first wife was a Christian, and the writer baptized his second wife in August, 1907. She is a very estimable woman. A wife and six children survive him, one daughter, Sister Ella Newby, having departed to be with Christ in August, 1907. May Heavens blessings rest upon Brother Newbys family, and may they continue to be faithful in preparing for eternal life.

Flavil Hall.

Gospel Advocate, August 12, 1909, page 1014.

Newcomb, Mattie Belle Depoyster

Mrs. Mattie Belle Depoyster passed away January 14 at Fulton, Ky., after an illness of several months. Her patience and cheerfulness during the period of her extended sickness were an inspiration to those who knew her. Sister Newcomb, a native of Northern Mississippi, had lived in West Kentucky for many years. Early in life she obeyed the gospel of Christ. Until illness prevented her from being present, she worshiped at Pryorsburg, Ky. Sister Newcomb is survived by her husband, W. G. Newcomb, of Wingo, Ky.; eight sons, Noah Newcomb, of Thompsonville, Ill.; Rutherford Newcomb, of Sterling, Ill.; Ivan Newcomb, of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; Owen Newcomb, of Belle Rive, Ill.; Marvin Newcomb, of Rock Falls, Ill.; Cloford Newcomb, of Slaton, Texas; Clifford Newcomb, of Vernon, Ill.; and Coolidge Newcomb, of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Dora Harvill, of Sterling, Ill., and Mrs. Sallie Cox, of Wingo, Ky.; a foster daughter, Ada Etherton of Kevil, Ky.; a brother, John Depoyster, of Pocohontas, Tenn.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her son, Cloford Newcomb, is a preacher of the gospel. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at the church building in Fulton, Ky. Burial was in Enon Cemetery.

Harvey L. Elder.

Gospel Advocate, February 16, 1956, page 166.

Newcum, Allie

With the dawning of the morning of November 24, 1897, came the messenger of death and claimed for his victim our venerable and aged sister, Mrs. Allie Newcum, wife of F. Newcum, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hardison; native home, Maury County, this State. Sister Newcum had advanced almost to the close of her eighty-third year; had spent the last nine years of life in the vineyard of our Master. She leaves a husband and seven children, some of whom will not know of mothers death until they are informed by these lines. May God bless the sorrowing family and friends in their sad bereavement, and may we all be ready for the swift and sure messenger when he comes to claim us all.

George Lovell., Lyle, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, December 23, 1897, page 806.

Newell, Ezekiel

Ezekiel Newell died at the home of his son-in-law, near Royse, Texas, on April 30, 1909, after a brief illness of pneumonia, in the sixty-ninth year of his age. He was laid to rest in the Graham Point Cemetery, funeral services being conducted by Elder Graham McMurry. The deceased had been a member of the church of Christ for a number of years. He was followed to his last resting place by a large concourse of relatives and friends. He was born in Conway County, Ark., on September 10, 1840; and came to Hunt County, Texas, with his parents in 1845, where he had resided nearly sixty-four years, except a few years spent in California1867 to 1871. He always lived an honest, upright, exemplary life, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He is survived by four childrenthree daughters and one sonMrs. Minnie Beall, of Oregon; Mrs. Ida McCaskall and Mrs. Lillie McCaskall, of Royse, Texas; and Charles Newell, of Greenville, Texas. He also leaves two older brothers. The bereaved children have the heartfelt sympathy and condolence of the entire community in this sad hour of grief and sorrow.

L. H. Newell, Sr.

Gospel Advocate, May 27, 1909, page 663.

Newell, L. H.

L. H. Newell was born Aug. 9, 1923, in Kennett, Mo., and died Jan. 8, in Nashville Memorial Hospital, Madison, Tenn., of Adeno Carcinoma of the gall bladder, pancreas, and liver 16 days after surgery.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice Young Newell; two daughters, Victoria Kaye Newell and Connie D. Newell all of Hendersonville, Tenn., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loran A. Newell of Nashville.

L. H. Preached for over 40 years doing local work in Asher and Sapulpa, Okla.; St. Louis, Mo.; Flint, Mich.; Huntsville, Ala.; and Memphis and Nashville, Tenn. He attended Freed-Hardeman College and has only missed one lectureship since 1941.

His funeral was conducted by Guy N. Woods and Joe Sanders. G. L. Mann and W. E. Wardlaw conducted the service at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Goodpasture Christian School, 619 W. Due West Ave., Madison, TN 37115, AGAPE or the American Cancer Society.

Gospel Advocate, February 7, 1985, page 90.

Newhouse, Benjamin Willard

Benjamin Willard Newhouse passed from this life February 12, 1961, at the age of fifty-six years, two months and nineteen days. Brother Ben, as he was affectionately known, was born at Honey Grove, Texas, November 23, 1904. He was married to Cora Smithson, September 9, 1933, at Abilene, Texas. He was baptized by T. L. Kimmel in 1925. He graduated from Abilene Christian College and received a Masters degree from Hardin-Simmons University. He served a number of communities over the years as superintendent of public schools and was principal of the Lorenzo High School, Lorenzo, Texas, at the time of his death. Brother Newhouse was a gospel preacher but he will probably be best remembered for his work as an elder and song director. In both capacities he has served several congregations over the years and was so serving the church in Lorenzo at the time of his death. He has left a great vacancy in the work here. As all who knew him will attest, Brother Ben richly deserved the words of Don Morris, who spoke to probably two hundred at the graveside service in Abilene, Brother Ben was one of the best men I ever knew. He was one of the best Christian men I ever knew. He was one of the best husbands I ever knew. He was one of the best fathers I ever knew. He never had more than a teachers salary in this worlds goods, but he made good use of it. If he had put only half the money that he gave to the church, Christian education and various mission efforts into ordinary investments and life insurance premiums he would probably have left a large estate. The high school auditorium in Lorenzo was filled to capacity for the services in memory of Ben Newhouse, February 13. I made a few opening remarks, Jack Mackey read a scripture and led in prayer, and Bill Tally delivered an address on The Resurrection. At the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Abilene, in a graveside service, Don Morris and Carl Spain officiated and hymns were beautifully rendered by the A Cappella Chorus of Abilene Christian College. Left to mourn his passing are his widow, Cora; their son, Tom and family of Dallas; three daughters, Doris and Mary Lois, students at Abilene Christian College, and Edna of the home; five brothers, B. K. of Roby, Flavil of Harlingon, John of Abilene, and Sam and Tom of Honey Grove; two sisters, Esther Mahaffey of Clarendon, and Mary Lou Dobbs of Honey Grove; and two grandchildren.

Rex Kimbrough.

Gospel Advocate, March 2, 1961, page 143.

Newman, Alice

Sister Alice Newman was born in Tennessee in 1877, and died on November 11, 1911. She was married on February 8, 1903, and united with the church of Christ in August, 1904. I was told that she lived a true, consistent, Christian life. She was found at the Lords house on Lords day, sung and did whatever she could in the interest of the service, and then her influence in daily life was felt by those who knew her and associated with her. For nearly five months she suffered patiently, and it seems she was suddenly taken away. She leaves a husband and three small children to go the way of life alone. Those who have experienced such can best sympathize with them and their relatives. No hand can be so gentle as that of mother. The responsibility once upon her toward her children is now shifted to others, which at its best cannot equal the mothers love. May God bless the children thus left with friends to care for and truly sympathize with them in this world, and in the next may all tears be wiped away from their eyes. The writer spoke a few words of consolation to the bereaved, and of warning to the unprepared, at the church of Christ at Sanger, Texas.

Ira L. Winterrowd.

Gospel Advocate, November 30, 1911, page 1398.

Newman, Cassie

Something near twelve years ago Sister Cassie Newman began to make preparations for entering her new and permanent home, and for the last three or four months sad relatives and friends have been expecting the invitation to come. But the message was delayed until February 20, 1915, when, with her loved ones and a few friends gathered around, she said a few words, and quietly went away. Her last words were: Be honest, be religious. On the day following her departure a number of friends, with her loved ones, gathered at the place of worship to look for the last time upon what had been the former home of our sister. On this occasion a few words of comfort and many words of warning were spoken by Brother Tom Dunn, after which the faded and battered little tenement was lovingly and tenderly laid away. She leaves a husband, two little children, five sisters, and a wide circle of friends to continue their preparation for entering that same beautiful home; and may the Lord help us all to daily, hourly, and momentarily make these preparations, for we know not the day nor the hour when the message may come.

(Mrs.) Nephia Brown.

Gospel Advocate, July 8, 1915, page 679.

Newman, E. B.

On January 5, 1910, Brother E. B. Newman, of Macedonia congregation, Graves County, Ky., bade his friends good-by and closed his eyes to the scenes of this life. He was forty-five years, six months, and twenty-six days old when the end came. I was called to hold funeral services over his remains. Brother Newman was never known so far from home as some other men, but he served his home people as faithfully and was as true to them as any man I have ever seen. His neighbors, and especially his brethren, thought a great deal of him. He was looked to by his own brother, who preceded him to the grave nearly two years, as a family leader. He was never married, but after the death of his brother he did everything in his power to comfort and sustain his brothers family. They all seemed to appreciate him as much as children appreciate a father. Brother Newman had a desire to preach the gospel for a long time, and had preached some near his home, but had never been so situated in life that he could feel free to go and do the work of an evangelist. He had rendered valuable assistance to Brother E. C. L. Denton, Brother W. S. Long, and the writer in meetings we have held in that community in the last five years. Aside from his usefulness there, he was manager of the West Kentucky Mission Tent. He had already begun to plan for work with it for this year. We regret to give up such men; but all of us, good and bad, must soon go as he has gone. Let us labor and pray that our lives may be useful, so that when the summons comes for us to cross over the Jordan of death, we may look back on a life of usefulness and say: I am ready.

A. O. Colley., Martin, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, January 27, 1910, page 119.

Newman, Ella

Sister Ella Newman, of Rucker, Tenn., was born on July 30, 1875; was baptized into Christ by Brother A. Alsup on July 28, 1887; and departed this life on August 21, 1907. She was born and reared in the lap of Christianity. She was a good girl all of her life. She obeyed the gospel when very young and was faithful till death. All who knew her were her friends. She had no enemies. She never missed a Lords-day meeting unless providentially hindered. She had a quiet, modest, winning disposition that made all love her. I am free to say that I never knew a purer and more devoted Christian. I fully believe that she will forever be at home with God. She was a true example of one who was trained in the way she should go, and she never departed from it. Her many friends mourn her death, and her family is broken-hearted; but they have the comforting assurance that she is at home with God. The Mars Hill church has lost one of its best members. May the grace of God sustain her family and all who were devoted to her.

John E. Dunn.

Gospel Advocate, November 14, 1907, page 734.

Newman, Frank M.

Frank M. Newman was born in Pike County, Ala., a few miles north of Troy, Ala., February 21, 1874. He came to Andalusia, Ala., in 1908 at the age of thirty-four. He spent several years on the farm near Andalusia, later moving to the city, where he lived to the time of his death, December 2, 1950, at the age of seventy-seven. He was twice married, first to Rebecca Inabinet, who died September 23, 1923. Two children by this marriage survive: Claudie Turner of Andalusia and Rufus Newman of Columbus, Ga. He married Liddie Colvin in 1926, who, with their one son, Colvin Newman, also survive him. He obeyed the gospel early in life and lived loyal to the church until his death. He resigned from the service of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in January, 1950, on account of poor health. In whatever weaknesses he had, he only injured himself. Frank Newman numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was modest, quiet, unassuming, honest, generous, self-sacrificing for the good of others. He was industrious, a good husband and father, humble, and kind to everyone. He sought no political or social honor or distinction among his friends.

T. H. Enzor.

Gospel Advocate, January 18, 1951, page 46.

Newman, Mattie

On Thursday morning, March 23, 1893, the summons came for Mattie Newman, and calmly and beautifully her spirit passed from earth to heaven. Sister Mattie obeyed the gospel in the year 1887 and lived the Christian life up to her death, and died in the triumph of a living faith, and as such she could look forward to the bright anticipations that await the people of God. She is gone, but her memory will live forever; her bright smiles and cheerful words will often come back to us in the dark hours of sorrow, but we have the blessed assurance of a joyful reunion beyond the skies. She was a sufferer for many years, but bore her suffering with Christian fortitude and faith. A few days previous to her death she talked with us, and told us of her departure, and expressed herself as willing and ready to lean upon her Savior. To look upon death from a worldly view, we see it as something terrible, but from a Christian standpoint it is something beautiful. We are taught in the blessed Bible that our light afflictions in this life are not worthy to be compared with the glory that the Father has reserved for those that love and serve him.

To the friends and relatives who were so kind to her in her sufferings: let us take courage from these words of the Savior, Inasmuch as you have ministered to the little ones, you have done it to me.

Rucker, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, July 6, 1893, page 428.

Newman, Milas Moody

Milas Moody Newman was born November 11, 1869, in Cass County, Texas. He was united in marriage with Mary Lizzie Fulbright on November 12, 1903, at Fulbright, Texas. In 1905 he obeyed the gospel of Christ, and was a faithful member of the church for forty-four years. He moved to McLean in 1906, and was a resident here for forty-three years. In 1918 he became county commissioner of Precinct 4 of Gray County, which position he held from 1919 to 1940. Brother Newman quit the walks of men on November 8, 1949, at Groom Texas. He was seventy-nine years, eleven months, and twenty-eight days of age. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mable Newman. He is survived by his wife (Mary Lizzie Newman, McLean, Texas), three sons (Kelly Newman, Plainview, Texas; Pete Fulbright, McLean, Texas; and Barney Fulbright, Abilene, Texas), seven daughters (Mrs. W. S. Etchieson, Phillips, Texas; Mrs. T. D. DSpain, Alanreed, Texas; Mrs. W. B. Andrews, Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Ray Singleterry, Clovis, N. M.; Mrs. W. B. Critchlow, Amarillo, Texas; Mrs. J. R. Back, McLean, Texas, and Mrs. B. R. Ezzel, Seymour, Texas), seventeen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. I read the obituary, and W. B. Andrews, his son-in-law, preached the sermon in response to a request made several years ago.

Thomas Allen Robertson.

Gospel Advocate, December 15, 1949, page 799.

Newman, Minnie

Sister Minnie Newman, wife of William B. Newman, an elder of the church at Grant and Summit Streets, Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away January 7, 1946. She obeyed the gospel forty-six years ago, and her entire Christian life has been an inspiration and an influence for good. She had an unfailing fund of sympathy for all in need or in distress. The Newman home has always been the epitome of hospitality. Many a preacher of the word, reading this, will feel the tears start as he remembers the kindness of Sister Newman (Aunt Minnie). Funeral services were conducted by the writer.

C. R. Elerick., Portsmouth, Ohio.

Gospel Advocate, January 31, 1946, page 119.

Newman, Sarah F.

O, the peace of a Christians deathpeace, . . .which passeth all understanding! Sister Sarah F. Newman had this peace during her last hours. She was the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, and was born in Union County, Ky., on January 17, 1849. She obeyed the Lord when she was about twenty years old, and ever afterwards lived a faithful Christian. She had not enjoyed health for several years. On June 8, 1903, she departed this life, leaving three childrentwo sons and one daughterto mourn their loss. They are all grown and are members of the one body. Sister Newman possessed a bright mind and was highly educated. The moral and spiritual bearing of her conversation could hardly be excelled. She always selected the most elevating subjects on which to talk. She loved to read the Bible; she was also a reader of the Gospel Review and The Way. We all hope to meet her where trouble, sorrow, sadness, sickness, suffering, and death shall never come.

H. S. Nelson.

Gospel Advocate, July 2, 1903, page 426.

Newsom, Edward

Died at his residence, in Bedford, Co., Tenn., on the 23d of April, 1887, our beloved brother, Edward Newsom. Bro. Newsom was about 60 years old. He became a member of the church of God about fifteen years ago. The life of our beloved brother needs no painted eulogies, only for me to say that he was a man of firmness and strictly honest in his dealings with men. He was an earnest and devoted Christian, and died as he had livedin hope of a glorious immortality. We sincerely sympathize with is sorely distressed family. May our Fathers blessing attend them, is my prayer.

James H. Morton., Berlin, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, July 13, 1887, page 447.

Newsom, Fannie

Mrs. Fannie Newsom, wife of Solomon Newsom, departed this life on October 12, 1907, to go to the home beyond, where there is no parting. She was born on March 24, 1829. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whomfour sons and three daughtersare left to mourn her loss. They are: David Newsom; Nias Newsom, of Lowndes County, Ga.; Ben. Newsom, of Lake Butler, Fla.; John Walker Newsom, with whom she lived; Mrs. Sallie Wisenbaker; Mrs. Laura Folsom, of Lowndes County, Ga. She had been afflicted for several years. She was baptized into Christ in 1867. She was born in Georgia and lived there until her death. I pray that we children may live so as to meet her in heaven, where there will be no parting.

Susie L. Newsom., Lake City, Fla.

Gospel Advocate, February 13, 1908, page 110.

Newsom, Mary M.

The cold messenger of death has visited the quiet home of Brother Thomas B. Newsom, and taken from their happy home their dear wife and mother. Mary M. Newsom, daughter of William and E. W. Caldwell, was an energetic woman of strong will, an effectionate and devoted wife, a kind mother, an obliging neighborone that labored and cared for the welfare of her family. She was born May 16, 1850. She was married to T. B. Newsom January 6, 1869, and died April 6, 1895, leaving a husband and three children and many relatives and friends to mourn the loss of one whose position in life will be hard to fill. She obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother E. G. Sewell August 18, 1867, and lived a consistent and devoted Christian life till death. Her interest for the promotion of the Church of Christ greatly increased as the years of her life passed by. Dear friends, your wife, your mother can never come back to walk the path of this life with you again; but if you will live lives devoted, consistent in Christ, you will ere long pass over the Jordan of death, and forever be with her in that clime of bliss and joy, where there is no more parting of father, mother, and children, but there with angels forever sing.

J. W. H., Nolensville, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, June 27, 1895, page 413.

Newton, Margaret

On November 4, 1920, at 2:30 A. M., Sister Margaret Newton passed from this to the other realm without sickness, suffering, or a sighsimply fell asleep. By obedience to the Lord she was favored with a long life on earth, having lived seventy-one years. She was the mother of ten children, though only two survive herSisters Corner and Lindenblatt, who have been Christians since fourteen and sixteen years of age. Their mother herself obeyed the Lord at an early age. She had been a widow for twenty years. She was buried at Irving, Texas, surrounded by many friends and her brethren in Christ. It is said of her that she had not an enemy on earth. I feel safe in saying she was among the best of mothers to be found. She was modest and unassuming, and lived a life of usefulness to her community and in honor to God. Such mothers are the salt of the earth, a blessing to any community. We sympathize with the church and her flesh in their great loss. Surely she was ready to go, and it is far better with her. May all be admonished and live an acceptable life with the Lord.

J. W. Dunn.

Gospel Advocate, December 2, 1920, page 1179.

Niblett, Mary B.

Another flower has been plucked by the heavy hand of death. Mary B., daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth Forrester, was born May 8, 1843; and died July 30, 1896. She obeyed the gospel under the preaching of our beloved brother, R. P. Meeks, in August, 1884, and lived a devoted Christian till the end of her earthly journey. She died perfectly happy, requesting her sister and many friends to meet her on the ever green shores where partings are no more, where there will be no more good-bys. She was quietly laid to rest beside her first husband, George Niblett, in the Niblett cemetery, near Waverly Tenn. To her sister and friends we say: Cease your sorrowing; for the dear one rests in the Christian hope. And in a very short time we all can join loved ones gone before. Let us live for that land beyond the sky where happy spirits dwell.

Oscar Rogers., Union City, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, September 24, 1896, page 621.

Nicholas, Guy W.

Guy W. Nicholas, a preacher of the gospel for over forty years, died July 22, 1959, in Anderson Memorial Hospital, Anderson, S. C., after a serious illness of three days, followed by a heart attack. He was sixty-seven years old. He was born in Doddridge County, W. Va., and spent many years of his life working in sections where the church was weak and where he received very little remuneration for his work. When a church wrote him to ask what he would charge to come and preach for them or hold a meeting, he would always answer, saying, I never give so much gospel for so much money. Just send me a date. One time he was called thirty miles from his home (when that was a long way to go) to preach on a Lords day. He went knowing that he did not have gas enough in the car to make a round trip. The church failed to remunerate him for the trip and on the way back he stopped and pawned his watch for gasoline to get home. He had worked in eleven states. Most of his work had been with mission points in West Virginia, Florida and North and South Carolina. He had been located at Anderson, S. C., since November 1, 1956. Out of his lifes work he had not worked with self-supporting churches more than five years. The first young man he baptized became a gospel preacher. He helped to educate and influence two nephews, Gordon and John Nicholas, who are now located in Alabama, to become preachers. He is survived by his wife, Nora Lee Nicholas, and one daughter, Mrs. Harold Scott, both now in Statesville, N. C.; two grandchildren, Gary and Linda Scott, one brother, Thurman Nicholas of Quinton, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Claud Scott of Haywood, W. Va.; three nephews and four nieces. Funeral services were conducted on July 25 in Anderson, S. C., by Barney Cargile, Gordon Nicholas and Ernest Thigpen. He was laid to rest in Silverbrook Cemetery in Anderson.

Mrs. G. W. Nicholas, Mrs. Harold L. Scott.

Gospel Advocate, October 15, 1959, page 670.

Nichols, Calvin Love

Mrs. Calvin Love Nichols, wife of J. S. Nichols, died on June 11, 1908. She was born on April 6, 1860, in Humphreys County, Tenn., and was the daughter of Elijah and Caroline Waggoner, who moved to Missouri, then in a few months to Texas, about the year 1874. She was united in marriage to J. S. Nichols in November, 1879, and obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother C. M. Wilmeth, in July, 1880, and lived a sincere and loyal Christian the remainder of her life. She was the mother of six children five girls and one boy. The boy died when only two months old. She left a husband and five children, who feel her loss keenly. But we know that our loss is heavens gain, for she was a Christian, and died with full faith and hope in the promises of our Savior. For many months she was sick and suffered much, but she bore it patiently and cheerfully. She had an unusually strong mind and character. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother; a good, kind neighbor; and was true to her friends, who were many indeed. Her home was always the preachers home, too. The day before she left us she called us around her bedside and talked to us so lovingly and tenderly. She told us she was going home, where there is no more pain and suffering, but eternal rest and happiness in the Saviors love. She said she wanted us all to meet her in that beautiful home of love and peace. She was laid to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery, at Anson, Texas. Brother J. T. Strickland preached the funeral service, and spoke many words of cheer and comfort to the sorrowing ones. Besides the immediate family, she leaves an aged father, two sisters, and one brother. The children are Mrs. Stockton Henry, Stanton, Texas; Mrs. C. B. Munroe, Anson, Texas; Mrs. T. Fanning Yater, Anson, Texas; Jewell and Geraldine Nichols. All were present but Mrs. Henry, who was not able to come.

Carza Yater.

Gospel Advocate, February 25, 1909, page 250.

Nichols, Della

On Dec. 19, 1895, after two weeks of suffering from catarrhal fever, the spirit of our dear sister, Della Nichols, took its flight to God who gave it. Under the preaching of Brother E. C. McDougle she confessed her faith in Christ, and was buried with him in baptism, and ever since has lived a consistent Christian life. She leaves a dear old blind father, one brother and sister, and a host of relatives and friends, to mourn her loss; but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. We feel that our loss is her eternal gain. Weep not for her, nor wish her back to this cold world. Remember the precious words: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord: they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them. Farewell, Della; we hope to meet again where no farewell words are spoken.

Mattie Swinny.

Gospel Advocate, January 9, 1896, page 32.

Nichols, Ernest William

Ernest William Nichols, youngest son of William C. Nichols, was born on December 7, 1876, and died on January 20, 1915. His father; his stepmother, Mrs. Sallie Nichols; his wife, who was Miss Nannie Taylor; his two children, a girl and a boy; and an older brother, M. V. Nichols, survive him. Ernest obeyed the gospel at the age of thirteen under the preaching of Brother E. A. Elam. He was a fine business man and for years was a telegraph operator for the railroad companies at Chattanooga, Tenn. After losing his health, which was caused mostly by overwork and close confinement, he went several years ago to Monrovia, Cal., to try to regain his health. He never became strong enough to resume his work, but got so he could do light work, such as writing, and for some time he represented several papers and magazines, contributing articles to them almost to the time of his death.

Gospel Advocate, April 23, 1915, page 394.

Nichols, Errett

Errett Nichols, namesake of Isaac Errett, son of John Alexander and Nancy Cole Smith Nichols, was born May 3, 1878, one-half mile of Hebron Church, near Lowes, in Graves County, Ky. One brother and four sisters preceded him in death, and one sister and four brothers survive. He was married December 21, 1902, to Miss Myrtie Virgin. To them were born John Fairs, Ozetta, and Sybel. The girls live at home in Kentucky, and the son is preaching the gospel in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mother, who died November 2, 1912, became a member of the body of Christ when fourteen years of age. Father was baptized in July, 1913, by Charles Taylor. He died of coronary thrombosis at 11:30 Sunday morning, November 24, 1935. He had three grandchildren: James and Leon McGary and John Fairs Nichols, Jr. Father was a father, a great help to me. Bless his memory. God be praised.

John Fairs Nichols.

Gospel Advocate, January 2, 1936, page 23.

Nichols, Hudson

Hudson Nichols, 65, died at his residence June 16 from leukemia. He grew up in Jasper, where his father, the late Gus Nichols, preached for 43 years.

At 14, Hudson preached his first sermon. A graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, Hudson served as local minister in Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Kentucky and Indiana. In addition to his local ministry, he preached in revivals in at least 14 states. He also taught at the School of Biblical Knowledge in Evansville, Ind.

Funeral services were June 18 at the Sixth Avenue Church of Christ. Two of his brothers, Hardeman and Flavil, spoke. Brad Dillingham of Corinth, Miss., conducted the graveside rites at Walker Memory Gardens.

Hudson is survived by his wife, Marilyn (nee Harwell); two sons, Hudson Ray of Owensboro, Ky., and Lindsey Joe of Jasper; three sisters, Gracie Young of Pulaski, Tenn., Bertha Blackwood of Jasper and Carrie Hamilton of Waxahachie, Texas; three brothers, Flavil H. of Jasper, Foy W. of Indianapolis, and S. Hardeman of Dallas; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son in 1952 and by a daughter, Sharon Sue, in 1979.

Gifts in Hudsons memory may be sent to the Sharon Sue Nichols Memorial Scholarship Fund, FHU, Henderson, TN 38340.

Jasper, Ala.

Gospel Advocate, July, 1995, page 45.

Nichols, James Bruton

James Bruton Nichols was born in Pope County, Arkansas, March 23, 1849. On March 7, 1872, he was married to Miss Nancy C. Guest, the ceremony being performed by Judge John Sugg and recorded as a court record, since at that time, in that State, a marriage license was not required. To this union four children were borntwo boys and two girls. One of the boys died in infancy. The other three still live and were with their father at his death. His wife died on February 27, 1903. On October 4, 1903, he married Miss Anna Howard, who survives him. Brother Nichols became a Christian in 1877, while living in Arkansas. In January, 1890, he came to what was then Indian Territory, settling near where Comanche, Okla., now stands, and made his home there until his death, February 26, 1931, reaching the ripe age of eighty-one years, eleven months, and three days. Brother Nichols was possessed of a cheerful disposition and a rugged honesty that made him loved and respected by all who knew him. He was plain and frank in his statements, loyal to his friends, and a friend and helper of law and order. These qualities made him of much worth to the new country when he

settled there and found for him a place in the hearts of his countrymen which he filled with honor throughout his whole life. Many years ago he was made a deacon in the church at Comanche, and filled the office with dignity and to the delight of the whole church. In all the walks of life he did his work well. May the Lord, whom he so faithfully served, guard, guide, and ever bless his loved ones left to mourn his departure.

M. O. Daley.

Gospel Advocate, April 30. 1931, page 534.

Nichols, Mrs. L. M.

January 1 of this year saw the passing of Sister L. M. Nichols, of Abilene, Texas. She was born at Amity, Ark., January 23, 1885. She was married to L. M. Nichols December 24, 1902. To them were born a number of children, both sons and daughters. She lived in Jones County and Abilene, Texas, since a very young girl, rearing her children here. Many have been the struggles through which this wonderful woman had to pass but she never surrendered. With the faith and courage known to but few woman of this age she faced the problems of life with hope, praying day and night for the strength of her Master to sustain her and to help her rear her children and convert her husband to the Lord. This she was able to do and today all her children are Christians and most of them active workers in the church. Her husband, who passed away last year, was, by her good life, brought to Christ years ago. They now live in the great beyond awaiting the coming of their children and the resurrection of the dead to live with them in the presence of their Lord throughout all eternity. It is my prayer that her children will not fail them for no mother ever loved her children more than this good woman. Sister Nichols was one of the greatest women of the Highland congregation during her active life. She taught the Bible to all who would listen. She taught it to her neighbors and they welcomed her into their homes for they believed in her kind of Christianity. Highland loved her, respected her, honored her as a wonderful Christian wife, mother and saint of God. It was my pleasure to be her preacher for over eleven years. I do not have on earth truer friends than these Christian men and women, her children. I was with them in her passing, the funeral, and helped them lay her body to rest in the silent city of the dead.

E. R. Harper.

Gospel Advocate, May 8, 1958, page 303.

Nichols, Mary Evelyn

Sister Mary Evelyn Nichols of Jasper, Ala, wife of our brother Pervie Nichols, passed away on January 15, 1978. About five hundred gathered from far and near in the building of the Midway church, on a cold Tuesday at 2 P.M., for the memorial service. The congregation sang Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, I Know Whom I Have Believed, and Blessed Assurance. Bill Lambert of Jackson, Miss., and Harvey Starling of Florence, Ala., spoke words of encouragement to all. She will be greatly missed.

Gospel Advocate, March 2, 1978, page 142.

Nichols, Matilda Frances

Matilda Frances Nichols, 97, died Oct. 6, 1991, in Jasper, Ala. Her husband, the late Gus Nichols, was minister of the Sixth Avenue congregation in Jasper 43 years.

Born March 29, 1894, she was the daughter of the late William Christopher Columbus and Naomi Caroline (Kitchens) Brown of the Howard community near Carbon Hill, Ala.

Matilda Brown and Gus Nichols were married Nov. 30, 1913. Both were reared in the Missionary Baptist Church, which he left first. Within a few years Matilda was also baptized into Christ and encouraged Gus to become a full-time preacher.

She is survived by four daughters, Gracie Young, Vodie Kerr and Bertha Blackwood, all of Jasper, and Carrie Hamilton of Waxahachie, Texas; four sons, Flavil H. of Jasper, Foy W. of Indianapolis, S. Hardeman of Dallas, and W. Hudson of Falls-Of-Rough, Ky.; one sister, Pearl Ellas of Jasper; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held at the Sixth Avenue Church of Christ with William Woodson and Bobby Duncan officiating. Burial was at the Walker Memorial Gardens.

Gospel Advocate, January, 1992, page 23.

Nichols, Sallie Taylor

Sallie Taylor Nichols, widow of W. C. Nichols, of Sparta, Tenn., was born on September 14, 1844, and died on May 6, 1928. Sister Nichols was converted at the age of twelve and was baptized into Christ by Brother Murphy. She was a strong character and one among the best-read and best-educated women of her day, and her faith in her Savior was unwavering. She was afflicted and confine to her bed for years and suffered much; but her faith was such that she bore her afflictions wonderfully and was ready and willing to make the change, and the had no fears about the future.

Uncle Billie.

Gospel Advocate, August 2, 1928, page 738.

Nichols, W. F.

W. F. Nichols was born near Lockesburg, Ark., in 1878, and grew up to manhood there. He died by the hand of an assassin on September 3, 1910. He was the only living son and child of his mother, and she a widow. Besides his mother, he leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. His mother said to me in a letter: Willie was so good all his life. This is true. I do not say, neither does his mother, that he lived without fault; but he was, indeed, a good boy, and made one of the very best of men. He became a Christian early in life and loved the cause of the Master to his death. When I visited him and his mother in the spring before his death, they were talking of building a house of worship there, to have the gospel preached in the town and build up the cause; and Sister Nichols may do this yet, as she is very strong in the faith. Brother Nichols was a man of great energy, a man of high ideals, and the very soul of honor and manhood. His cheerful life gave out joy and sunshine to all those around him. A good man like this murdered? Yes, and that without the slightest move or provocation. Just how any man in the moment of an angry passion can take his weapon and cut down the life of such a man is a thing hard to understand. His life on earth was brought to its end out at the old home place. Mr. and Mrs. Ford, who were the guilty parties, stood by the dying man asking for pardon; but the man against whom the deed was committed is now in the other world and God is the Judge, and from his judgments no one can escape. Brother Nichols was an old schoolmate of mine under Brother C. M. Wilmeth, and I never had a better friend in my life. He entered the practice of law and had been in the Legislature two terms, and at the time of his death he was manager of the Nichols Oil and Gas Company, his life and energy giving hope and courage to all the company. He was loved by all who knew him, and those who knew him best were the ones who loved him the more. Dear Sister Nichols, I know it is hard to have to give up your only son and child, especially in the way Willie had to go; but let us try to realize that all is well and trust in the living God and hold to his unchanging hand. Trust only in Him who will not forsake you. In our troubles here, let us go to Jesus with it all. I know it is hardly possible for any one but the Divine to know the sorrow of a mothers heart made by the murder of the only son and child in the world. May the good Lord bless Willies mother and his faithful wife and children. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

D. W. Ligon., Denton, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, April 13, 1911, page 448.

Nickell, Jacquelyn Fulton

Jacquelyn Fulton was born in the Kittitas Valley, in Washington, January 7, 1889. She grew to young womanhood at her old home. In 1904 her mother and the two girls, Estelle and Jacquelyn, moved to the Methow Valley. Jacquelyn attended the Ellensburg Normal, and, after getting her teachers certificate, taught for a number of terms in the public schools of Okanogan County, Wash. On May 25, 1909, she was married to David Nickell. Late that fall they moved to Los Angeles, accompanied by Mrs. Nichells mother. They lived in California for ten years, where two children were born Mrs. Widde Johnson, of Wenatchee, Wash., and Frank, of Spokane. With their family they moved in 1919 to Wyoming. There they made their home until 1926. While they were in the Rocky Mountain section, Lee was born in Denver, Colo., and two years later Jack was born in Shoshoni, Wyo. After returning to Washington they lived in Wenatchee two years, and for the past eighteen years have been living in Pateros. Jacquelyn remembered her Creator early in life. She accepted Jesus as her Savior. Her own brother, J. L. Fulton, now of Glenn County, Calif., buried her with her Lord in baptism. She arose to walk in newness of life. Her many relatives and countless friends attended the funeral held in the High School Gymnasium in Pateros. The service was conducted by Virgil Jackson, assisted by Charles Hardman. Beautiful and true pictures of this fine woman were presented to the listeners by those godly men. Mothers children, all Christians, rise up and call her blessed.

David F. Nickell., Pateros, Wash.

Gospel Advocate, November 21, 1946, page 1111.

Nicklaus, Raymond Paul

Raymond Paul Nicklaus, minister of the Heath church of Christ, Kevil, Ky., for six years, died Dec. 30, 1980 after a three-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrigs Disease. He was born July 31, 1950 at Benton, Ark. He was baptized into Christ at age 13 and began preaching immediately. He did local work in Christopher, Ill.; DeSoto, Mo.; and Heath, Ky. On Nov. 14, 1970 Paul married Patricia Ann Hall, at the Lemay church of Christ, St. Louis, Mo. To this union was born one daughter, Paula Renee 9, and one son, Brian Patric 4. He also leaves to mourn, his father, John; one sister, Johnnie. Memorial services were conducted at the Heath church building Jan. 1, 1981. Funeral services were conducted at Benton, Ark., Jan. 2, 1981 by Daryl Busby and Wayne T. Hall. The Heath church of Christ stood behind this family from diagnosis to death!

Gospel Advocate, February 5, 1981, page 88.