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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Smith, A.

Brother A. Smith, of Griersville congregation, near Meaford, Ont., departed this life on February 6, being fifty-seven years of age. He had been sick but a short time, pneumonia being the final cause of death. He was buried on February 9 in Meaford Cemetery, there to await the trumpet call, when those who are asleep in Jesus shall arise to a glorious immortality. This brother had been a disciple of Christ for a great number of years, and, with but few exceptions, was in his place on the first day of the week, often giving words of advice and encouragement, although not professing to be a public speaker. But his pious life was a lesson in itself worthy of imitation, and his loving friends who are left to mourn their loss sorrow not as others which have no hope. The last public discourse which he heard was from Brother E. A. Elam, who had been holding a series of meetings at Meaford, he having spoken one discourse at Griersville the last Lords day that our departed brother was able to be out. John says: I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. We believe fully our brother is among that number. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss, all members of the church but one.

W. J. Cann.

Gospel Advocate, March 9, 1899, page 154.

Smith, A. H.

Brother Smith was born February 6, 1866, in Tennessee. He moved to Lafayette County, Miss., near Oxford, when he was just a small boy. He moved a little farther south, to Dancy, about 1900.

He began preaching the gospel when he was about twenty-one, and continued until his health failed about four years ago. He was always kind and humble in his preaching, yet stood firm on what he believed to be the truth of the Bible, never compromising with what he believed to be error.

He preached in Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, but most of his preaching was done in the state of Mississippi. It seems that he looked upon the neglected state and determined to break the bread of life to those who would be passed by otherwise. Many were his sacrifices for the cause he held as sacred, and his faithful family shared in this. He felt keenly the responsibility for the small, weak congregations; hence, made many trips to preach the truth at his own expense. The Lord gave him many souls to reward his labor. Even though he may not have been as widely known as some, those who knew him esteemed him very highly in love for his works sake.

I had not known him personally until less than three years ago, when we moved to Columbus, Miss.; but I had known his reputation for good about twenty years, and, hence, I felt that I knew him the first time I met him. My father-in-law, J. E Blain, who passed on in 1935, has told me many times how Brother Smith, Harris, and Jeffcoat taught him and Mrs. Blain the truth about thirty years ago.

After being confined to his bed at Maben, Miss., about four years, he closed his eyes in death May 12, 1947, at the age of eighty-one.

On May 14 his family and friends went with him back to the church and cemetery at Dancy, where he had gone with many others, and laid him to rest. Surely God has something better in store for him. Singing was arranged by friends, and I made the talk. May Gods richest blessings abide with his loved ones who mourn his departure.

C. W. Brannam

Gospel Advocate, July 10, 1947, page 499.

Smith, Albert Hamilton

Albert Hamilton Smith, preacher of the gospel for over 50 years, died in Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 23, 1985. He was 86 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma, and son, Danny Mack of Lawrence, Kan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Ann, who died in 1982.

Brother Smith was born at Green Grove in Clinton County, Ky., Oct. 21, 1899. After learning Gods word from his parents, he was baptized in June, 1917, by Charlie Coop.

Following the death of his parents in 1918, Albert moved to Fannin County, Texas, with his brothers and sisters. He preached his first sermon in Leonard, Texas, sometime around 1920.

Albert enrolled in Harding College in 1927. In his first year, he was both an honor student and president of the freshman class. However, in his third year Albert was forced to leave school and begin full-time preaching. His first local work was in Melrose, N. Mex.

During his preaching career Albert served churches in New Mexico, Texas, Oregon, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arizona. While preaching in Spur, Texas, Albert met Thelma Gilstrap. They had been married 49 years at the time of his death.

In February, 1943, the Smiths moved to Corvalis, Ore., where Albert became the first located preacher in this college community. There were two other members in addition to the Smiths. They were in Corvalis eight and a half years.

The Smiths retired to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1975. They worshiped with the Southwest congregation. In 1977, Brother Smith became an elder at the southwest congregation. He served in this capacity until 1982, when failing health and poor vision forced his complete retirement.

The funeral was conducted at the Southwest church building Nov. 27, 1985. He was buried in Phoenix next to his daughter.

George Keelin., 817 La Jolla, Goodyear, AZ 85338.

Gospel Advocate, March 20, 1896, page 186.

Smith, Allen Thomas

Allen Thomas Smith, well-known and much-beloved gospel preacher, passed from this life on the evening of December 14, 1957. He was seventy-one years of age. Brother Smith had been in failing health for a number of years. Since 1941 he had tended his barbershop here in Tulsa, filling occasional preaching appointments. Before this, however, he was one of our most active preachers. He went out into the highways and byways to preach the word. Brush arbors, schoolhouses and all kinds of meeting places were utilized by him in spreading the kingdom. His debates were numerous and he met some of the most able men. Ben M. Bogard and Stanley J. Clark were among those who felt the force of his natural wit and logic. His conversions ran into the thousands and multitudes of converts yet live to testify of his fruitful ministry. Brother Smith was tender of heart, lovable and kind. He was ever an inspiration to gospel preachers. We shall miss him much here at Tenth and Rockford, his home congregation. His immediate survivors are his widow, Alice, one son, Allen, and one daughter, Mrs. Helen Irene Elkins. Funeral services were conducted at the Tenth and Rockford building with Howard Speir, Lloyd Connel and this writer participating.

Hershel Dyer.

Gospel Advocate, January 16, 1958, page 47.

Smith, Allie

How saddened we were when came the message, Allie is dead! But immediately, like a beautiful rainbow across a wasting storm cloud, came the thought that he was ready to go. Allie was prepared for eternity, because he did what God commanded. He was born on June 23, 1906; was born again, into the family of God, in July, 1926; was baptized by Brother J. D. Tant; and died on September 13, 1928. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sewell Smith. O, how sad the home is without Allie! To know him was to love him. His death will be keenly felt in the home, in the community, and in the church. Allie leaves a father and mother, three sisters and two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death; but we sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. Allie is asleep in Jesus. Some day, beyond the sunsets radiant glow, in a brighter world than this, we shall meet our loved ones gone on before. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Aunt Estalee.

Gospel Advocate, November 8, 1928, page 1078.

Smith, Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson Smith was born in Lauderdale County, Ala., seventy-seven years ago. He passed away on December 24, 1928. He was a member of the church of Christa member of the Poplar Street congregation, Florence. His devoted wife and faithful companion and counselor for many years was formerly Miss Hattie Akers. They were the parents of five childrentwo sons and three daughterswho, with the bereaved wife and mother, survive him. Brother Smith was the youngest child of one of Lauderdale Countys most prominent families, only one of which, Sister Mattie Young, a sister, is living. Brother Smiths official life covered a period of seventeen years and was highly satisfactory to his constituents. He was a leading merchant of Florence for many years. In his religious convictions he was firm and unwavering. He became identified with the movement to restore primitive Christianity to the world when he was a young man, and remained faithful and loyal to the principles of New Testament Christianity until the close of his earth life. One by one Gods children are gathering home.

C. E. Holt.

Gospel Advocate, February 28, 1929, page 211.

Smith, Annie

Mrs. Annie Smith, wife of J. H. Smith, departed this life at her home, in Grayson County, Texas, Dec. 4, 1894, having just passed the twenty-third milepost of her sweet life. She was born in Pulaski County, Mo., Nov. 13, 1871. She gave her heart to Jesus, and was baptized into his death by Brother Alsup, Sept. 17, 1889, and was married, the writer officiating, July 1, 1890. Two years ago she was seized with la grippe, which settled on her lungs and terminated in consumption, which consumed her life. She leaves behind to mourn their loss a father, mother, sister, husband, a little three-year-old boy. Her remains were followed by a large company of sympathizing friends, and after a brief but impressive service they were consigned to the grave.

Her memory will ever be sacred to a large number of friends, who loved her for her gentle and sweet disposition and beautiful, cheering face. She was an obedient daughter, a confiding sister, a loving wife, an indulgent mother, and a devoted and pious Christian. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.

C. M. Drew., Van Alstyne, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, January 3, 1895, page 9.

Smith, Annie Thomas

Mrs. E. P. (Annie Thomas) Smith was born September 23, 1875, in Gibson County, Tenn., and passed from this life in Birmingham, Ala., on October 6, 1963, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Morris Hyde. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Ewing Wray, at the Murphy Funeral Home in Martin, Tenn., on October 8 in the presence of many friends. The late E. P. Smith was superintendent of public schools in Martin for approximately one quarter of a century. At the same time he ably served as an elder of the Martin church and was a faithful preacher of the gospel throughout that area for many years. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Freed-Hardeman College for about twenty years. Sister Smith was his faithful companion who stood by him in all of his labors for about forty-one years. She was a true help meet unto him. By natural law Brother and Sister Smith had no children but they adopted a very excellent daughter a number of years ago. She, Katie Belle, married Morris Hyde and they for a number of years have resided in Birmingham, Ala. They, with their two daughters, took care of Sister Smith in a very noble way through the last years of her life. The influence of this godly woman will long be felt.

H. A. Dixon.

Gospel Advocate, October 24, 1963, page 686.

Smith, Arthur

On August 21, 1968, Arthur Smith, an elder of the Netherland church of Christ passed away. Funeral services were conducted by Perry Wilmoth. Brother Smith, aged seventy-two, was survived by his wife, Mary P.; one son, Frank L.; two daughters, Virginia S. Rose and Reba Evelyn Norrod, all faithful members of the Lords church. Brother Smith had been a Christian for forty-eight years. He was with the Netherland church for twenty-six years. He served the church for twenty-four years as its treasurer, and in addition served as an elder for the last ten years. His tremendous foresight and outstanding knowledge of the Scriptures have helped to lead the Netherland church for the past twenty years. He was truly remarkable student of Gods word. His guidance and influence will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mike Richardson.

Gospel Advocate, January 2, 1969, page 15.

Smith, Arthur W.

Arthur W. Smith, of Russellville, Ala., passed away suddenly October 13, at the age of eighty-four. He was a charter member of the North Highlands Church. Though he was not a public speaker, and as far as this writer knows, never led in prayer, he will be remembered as a light shining brightly. Often he gave me sums of money with the stipulation that it be given to certain people, but they were not to know from where it came. The tract racks in the meetinghouse were kept filled with good literature at his insistence and by his checks. He had many private projects which he kept up as he practiced Christianity in his daily life. He and his wife have one of the largest insurance businesses in this area and he used his earnings in helping others. Brother Smith was one of the first to stand up for the right to help orphans in orphan homes individually and collectively. He aided substantially in keeping pure and undefiled religion in Franklin County when opposition to orphan homes crept in some five years ago. Though the family requested flower money be sent to Childhaven, there were banks of flowers in evidence at the funeral. Friends from miles around, white and colored, came to mourn his passing. Truly, a prince in Israel has gone.

Ernest Clevenger, Jr.

Gospel Advocate, November 5, 1959, page 719.

Smith, Bera Thomerson

Bera Thomerson Smith, 81, faithful member of Dry Fork Church of Christ, Glasgow, Ky., passed away May 19, 1979. Many gospel preachers have benefited from her hospitality. Her life was described by Solomon in Proverbs 31: 10-31. Obeyed gospel under preaching of Brother R. E. L. Taylor. Survived by husband, Byron T. Smith, a faithful elder. Two sons, one daughter, four grandchildren. All faithful Christians. One brother, three sisters. Her influence will long be remembered in the church and community. J. A. Floyd Jr. and Allen Phy, officiated at the memorial services. Conducted at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home, Glasgow, Ky., May 20, 1979 at 2 P.M. A large crowd overflowed the chapel. Final resting placeGlasgow Municipal Cemetery.

J. A. Floyd, Jr., Minister, Dry Fork Church of Christ.

Gospel Advocate, June 14, 1979, page 380.

Smith, Bessie Boyd

Bessie Boyd Smith, 94, died Dec. 16, 1987. She lived most of her life in Sequatchie Valley near Chattanooga, Tenn. except for a few years during World War II in and around Murfreesboro.

Miss Bessie came into the church of Christ after she married her first husband, William Reece Boyd. She was the mother of eight children.

Survivors include her children, Iva (Mrs. George) Stewart of Aiken, S. C.; Mildred (Mrs. Charles) Crouch of Palmyra, Ind.; William Clyde Boyd of Jasper, Tenn.; Virginia Lyons of Kimball, Tenn.; Doris (Mrs. Owen) Hardaway of Donelson, Tenn.; Faye (Mrs. Bob) Lofty of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; and R. Vernon Boyd of Lathrup Village, Mich.; 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; and two sisters and a brother.

The funeral was conducted in the Kimball Church of Christ with Virgil Thomas, Preston Cox and William E. Watkins conducting the service.

Gospel Advocate, January, 1988, page 52.

Smith, Bessie Hill

Bessie Hill Smith was born March 10, 1913, married to Willie Smith March 10, 1929, departed this life December 26, 1931. She obeyed the gospel in July, 1928, and lived a faithful Christian until death. She leaves her husband and one little girl, too young to know the loss of a mother. In her childhood home she leaves her father, mother, four brothers, and three sisters. She was sick some months, and all that tender hands and loving hearts could do was done, but all to no avail. The funeral was conducted by the writer, of Lawrenceburg, at Nelson, near her home, on Sunday, December 27. The large number of friends and loved ones present was a manifestation of the love and esteem in which she was held by the people where she had spent her short life. Her good life was not spent in vain, but has been transplanted into the hearts of her loved ones and will live on, and on. The dead in Christ will rest from their labors, and their work will follow them.

T. C. King.

Gospel Advocate, April 28, 1932, page 542.

Smith, Buena Peebles

Buena Peebles Smith of Allen, Texas, died Dec. 27, 1994, at the age of 85. She was born Nov. 7, 1909, in Judd, Texas, to Joe and Anna Peebles.

Smith was a registered nurse. She attended the Clinton School of Nursing in Clinton, Okla.

Smith and her husband, Loyd, were members of the Plano East Church of Christ in Plano, Texas.

They were married Feb. 24, 1930, in Morilton, Ark. Loyd was a minister and a member of the founding board of Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts in Oklahoma City before he retired.

Funeral services were conducted by Hulen Jackson at the Plano East Church of Christ.

Smith is survived by her husband; two sons, William M. Smith of Coppell, Texas, and Loyd L. Smith Jr. of Houston; a brother, James Taylor of Jasper, Tenn.; a sister Lula Mae Hanes of Hart, Texas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to Tiptons Children Home in Tipton, Okla., or to another charity. For more information contact Loyd Smith, 403 Watson, Allen, TX 75002.

Gospel Advocate, February, 1995, page 51.

Smith, Mrs. C. Willis

Sister Smith, wife of Brother C. Willis Smith, was born on March 23, 1834, in Green County, Ky., and was baptized early in life under the preaching of Brother Jesse L. Sewell. After an illness of forty-five days of intense suffering, she died on February 7, 1911. This aged couple spent most of their life in Kentucky, but a few years ago they came to Fort Worth, Texas, where Sister Smith died. Her death leaves Brother Smith and Lizzie, his daughter, especially lonely and desolate. Other children weep and mourn, but they have cares and responsibilities of their own for which to live. Of all sad separations, it seems to me, the separating of husband and wife who have lived together through years of suffering and loving is the saddest. They have learned to suffer with and for each other and do not mind ityes, find their chiefest joy in it. They have grown so used to each other! Their hearts are knit together until they really are essential parts of a whole. It has been so long since they lived without each other. They have forgotten how they did it. It is so hard to learn again. The lonely heart would far rather go on now, but it is bidden to abide. Why, it knows not. All hopes are either realized of blasted; the bubbles that watered the vanities of youth have burst. What is there to live for? Truly is such a scene sad. But even for this heart God has a healing and a stay. How often has the one suffered and denied self to make the other happy! Nothing was too dear to sacrifice for the happiness of the departed one. The deepest regrets that linger in the torn heart are that grief or sorrow was ever caused to the one given up. Then if this is the love now abiding in the lonely heart, can it not be happy and bear bravely these lonely hours in the thought that the condition of the one gone is very far better? Can we not be unselfish enough to rejoice in the unspeakable joy of those we love? I have no tears for Sister Smith, but rather rejoicings. Nothing I am sure, gave Brother Smith more solid comfort of heart than to know his beloved wife was comforted, was happy. He believes she was a faithful child of God here. If so, she was never so blessed, so happy as now. May he notnay, ought he not to rejoice in his mourning? Lord, increase our faith.

J. N. Armstrong.

Gospel Advocate, June 8, 1911, page 641.

Smith, Carl

On December 18 Carl Smith suffered a heart attack and died immediately. The funeral was held at the Samson Avenue building in Alabama City, Alabama December 20 by W. E. Black and this writer.

Brother Smith began preaching in Munford, Alabama in 1912 and spent a great number of years working with the congregations in the Gadsden, Alabama area. At the time of his death he was serving as an elder of Central church in Huntsville. Brother Smith, also worked and taught school. He was head of the Chattanooga Bible School in 1955 and 1956 and taught in Madison Academy in Huntsville.

He is survived by his faithful wife and one son. The church suffers a great loss in the death of this great Christian soldier.

Charles G. Lemons.

Gospel Advocate, January 21, 1965, page 46.

Smith, Cecil Calvin

Cecil Calvin Smith, son of the late Thomas and Prudence Simmons Smith, was born March 20, 1897, in Cannon County, Tennessee, and passed away suddenly, May 26, 1973 by reason of tractor accident. He was married to Annie Scott Smith who survives with their two children: Perry Smith, Nashville, Tenn., and Mrs. Jewell Higgins; with grandchildren, Perry Warren Smith, Jr., Mrs. Freda Smith Schneider. Brother Smith had six brothers: A. T. and Earl of Patterson, Mo., Raymond, Mountain Home, Ark., George, Manchester, Orville, Woodbury, and Alden of Franklin, in Tennessee. Also three sisters: Mrs. Patricia Hamby, Smyrna, Tenn. Mrs. Wilma Magnan, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Mrs. Ruby Willis, Vicksburg, Mich.

Brother Smith was active on his farm and in the church where he served as one of the elders. His most dedicated work was that of overseeing and building the building at Manchester Highway 53 and Bradyville Rd. He and Sister Smith gave the land for the building site; also for the Midway Cemetery; then later, for the residence for the minister of the congregation. Brother Smith was not only a soldier in World War I, serving his country but in his life a soldier in the army of the Lord. Chas. T. Powell and the writer conducted the funeral services at the Midway Church of Christ building located on Manchester Highway.

Clifton E. Doty.

Gospel Advocate, June 28, 1973, page 419.

Smith, Charles J.

Another one of the Potter Bible College boys has, we think, gone up higherCharles J. Smith, the only son of Brother and Sister C. W. Smith, of near Rowlett, Ky., where Charlie was reared. When Charles died, he and his mother and father were living in Fort Worth, Texas, where Charles had started a business of his own. For some time he was not well, but he pressed on in his business, refusing to give up to bad feelings; but finally these feelings developed into a severe case of typhoid fever. All that skill and love could do for him was done, but on October 25, 1909, he passed through the veil into the unseen. He leaves two sisters and a father and mother to weep, besides others of us who loved him. He was buried in Louisville, Ky., beside his sister, Pearl. When Charlie came to Bowling Green, it was not long till some of us preachers were going up to his home preaching the word. In his way I learned to know and love his father and mother. Then when we began to make the effort to establish the school at Odessa, Charles helped us with a free gift of his own, and, besides, influenced others to help us with the work. He loved the school work and rejoiced to see it succeed; and that which made the work delightful to him was the teaching of the Bible in these schools. Charles was naturally sweet-spirited and happy-hearted, and hence lovable. But whatever his spirit and life were worth to the world, to his friends, and to his aged parents is lost. But what of it? If he truly lived for Christ, his dying was gain to him; he departed to be with Christ, which is very far better. Why not rejoice in our tears over the gain of Christians who go to be with Christ? I know Brother and Sister Smith leaned heavily on Charles in their old age. I know the vacant chair at home is almost

unbearable; but they have been sacrificing for Charles all his life, and have been rejoicing in these sacrifices, however costly they may have been; and why not gladly make this, the keenest sacrifice of their life? For if Charles has gone to be with Christ, then this darkest of all their hours is occasioned by the calling up higher of their only son, the exaltation, glorification, and everlasting salvation of Charles. Just a little while longer and they will go to be with him and Christ, where there are no tears, no pain, no sickness, no sorrows, no heartaches, no deathvery far better. I am glad the Spirit did not tell us not to weephow could we help it? But truly we must not weep as those that have no hope. Then let our grief and rejoicing be a mingling of thanksgiving for His unspeakable gift in the unseen.

J. N. Armstrong.

Gospel Advocate, January 20, 1910, page 86.

Smith, Chester D.

Chester D. Smith (1909-1982) was born Jan. 21, 1909 and passed away in Clearwater, Fla., Oct. 26, 1982. Brother Smith is survived by his wife, Jewell May James Smith, Clearwater; one son, James C. Smith, Alexandria, Va.; a grandson, Stephen C. Smith, and one sister, Ann S. Houston, Hot Springs, Ark.

Brother and sister Smith came to the Clearwater area in 1974 from Alexandria, Va., having retired from the U. S. Government, where he had served in Army Intelligence, Washington, D.C.

Brother Smith was a devout family man, commanding the respect of his children and relatives. He was greatly assisted in his role as a husband, father and grandfather by sister Smith.

Some of the first material of a substantive nature on the subject of abortion I ever read was written by brother Smith before coming to Florida and had been delivered by him on a number of occasions to various organizations in the Washington area.

Brother Smith was adamantly opposed to atheism and relativism, as well as all other godless influences that contribute to the disintegration of the family and home.

Brother Smith was a faithful Christian. He was a teacher of no common ability and often taught in the adult department of the Central congregation in Clearwater, where he was a member. No preacher ever received greater encouragement than that which was continually given me by brother Smith.

Brother Smith was of service to both his nation and the world at large. In 1939-1947 he was connected with the U. S. Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C., and Dallas, Texas, serving primarily as Field Supervisor of Investigations (12 regional offices) throughout U. S. Territories and possessions, conducting counter-intelligence type investigations in World War II. From 1947 to 1953 he was on the Presidents Loyalty Review BoardCivil Service Staff Member and Attorney. From 1950 to 1952 he was in the Office of Special investigations Inspector General Department of the Air Force. In 1954-1966 he was part of a group assigned to the National Security Council Special Committee on Net Evaluation, handling highly sensitive materials and reporting directly to the President of the United States.

He was given recognition and numerous awards for his service and contribution to the security of the United States, receiving two Presidential Commendations.

Brother Smith was a great man!

Jackie M. Stearsman., Minister, Central Church of Christ, Clearwater, Fla. 33516.

Gospel Advocate, December 16, 1982, page 760.

Smith, Colin Byrne

July 24 Colin Byrne Smith, age 59, fell asleep in Jesus after a great battle for three years with cancer. He was one of the first in Australia to give up the unscriptural positions in the Associated Church and take his stand for New Testament Christianity. John Allen Hudson visited him in 1937 and encouraged him to study in America. Through an invitation from Don H. Morris and the encouragement of the College Church and Central church in Houston, he left his bride and baby boy for the U. S. He completed his B. A. in two years and his trip home was delayed seven months in the hospital due to a car accident.

He and his family met for worship six months in Sydney before six people met with them. He never gave up. He kept sowing the seed and before his death he saw forty congregations, forty preachers and more than 1,000 members in the nation. He leaves his faithful wife, two sons and three grand children. He requested these preachers to assist in his service because he loved them: James Allen, Forest Suddeath, Jr., Sam Payte, A.M. Johnson, Ray Fullerton, Thurman Self, and the writer. We were classmates in A.C.C. and no single honor has come to me more cherished than answer the call to come to Brisbane and help him when he knew he was in serious physical troubles.

Brother Colins work will live. He is the dean of Australian preachers. His preaching was powerful. He gave sound advice to those who sought it but he was one of the most humble preachers in the brotherhood. The Lord will bless his memory. His final crematorium rites were July 26, at Mt. Thompson in Brisbane.

Claude A. Guild.

Gospel Advocate, August 21, 1969, page 548.

Smith, David M.

My uncle, David M. Smith, was born on December 13, 1843, in Rutherford County, Tenn. He obeyed the gospel, when about twenty-three years old, under the preaching of Brother Isaac Sewell, at Antioch, and remained in the faith till July 4, 1923. He suffered much, but bore it with Christian courage. He left five children, all members of the one body; also three brothers and one sister. The children are: Elbert M. Smith, John M. Smith, Horace Smith, Miss Mary Smith, and Mrs. Minnie Hartman. His brothers and sister are: John G. Smith, Gentry S. Smith, Jarratt L. Smith, and Mrs. John T. Brown. He lived between Woodbury and Morrison, Tenn., for thirty years. He was a teacher of vocal music for fifty years. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by kindred and friends. We believe our loss is his eternal gain. Brother John L. Pendleton spoke words of comfort at his funeral.

Conner Smith.

Gospel Advocate, September 20, 1923, page 922.

Smith, Dick

Dick Smith was born in September, 1863, in Barren County, Ky., the son of Ishmael and Lucrecia Smith, pioneer citizens of this section; he died at his home, May 5, 1941. He spent his entire life on the farm on which he was born. Brother Smith was a brother of the late Jimmie D. Smith, well-known preacher of the gospel. Brother Smith has been a devout member of the Dry Fork (Ky.) Church since early manhood. He was a well-known and highly respected citizen. He is survived by a sister (Miss Vickie Smith) and two brothers (Uherto and Jerry D. Smith). Several brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at the Dry Fork Church, after which is body was buried in the Smith Cemetery.

Allen Phy.

Gospel Advocate, May 29, 1941, page 527.

Smith, Doris Tooke

Doris Tooke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Tooke, was born near Homer, La., in 1919. She remembered her creator in the days of her youth, being baptized into Christ by C. C McQuiddy while she was a young girl. After finishing high school in Homer she enrolled in Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, Ruston, La., in 1937. She received a B.A. degree in 1941, and secured a position with the Farm Home Administration in Mansfield, La., that same year. She and Tom Elliott Smith, of Mansfield, were married in 1946. She became a victim of cancer, and departed this life, September 13, 1971, at DeSoto General Hospital, at age 52. Her final public work was with DeSoto Parish Welfare Department. She was respected by her business associates and by all who knew her. Being one of the most faithful members of the church, she was loved by every member of the Mansfield congregation. She brought flowers to the place of worship nearly every Lords day, and usually took them to the sick after the evening service. It is not surprising that many flowers were brought to her hospital room, that more than 150 floral arrangements graced the funeral chapel and her grave. She was a modest, unassuming, soft-spoken, friendly person with a ready smile. Her lovely personality and her faithfulness as a daughter, sister, wife, and as a Christian have made the world better. She is survived by her husband, Tom Elliott Smith, Mansfield; her mother, Mrs. James A. Tooke, Bartlesville, Okla.; three brothers: Elmer of Rayville, La., David of Homer, La., and James Franklin of Bartlesville, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Bell of Robeline, La. Her funeral service was conducted in Drewett Funeral Chapel by Kenneth Cochran, Brodie Crouch and the writer. Interment was in Highland Cemetery in Mansfield.

J. D. Boyd.

Gospel Advocate, November 4, 1971, page 703.

Smith Drucilla W.

In the midst of life there is death, and we know not the day not the hour of the call. Another one of the family on earth has gone to make one of the family in heaven. Mrs. Drucilla W. Smith, daughter of our aged and beloved Bro. Bantau, has obeyed the summons to come up higher. She fell asleep in Jesus after a protracted and painful illness of some four months at her home in Palo Pinto county on the 3rd day of this month, (November) aged 32 years and 3 days. She obeyed the gospel at Waco about 16 years ago and was baptized by her father, and has since lived a devoted Christian life, and died in the triumphs of a living faith. She leaves a devoted, Christian husband, three children, father, mother, brothers and sister to mourn her loss. Sister Drucilla was a lovely, dutiful and devoted wife and daughter and wholly consecrated to the religion of her blessed Master; but her labors here are over. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord: yea saith the spirit they have ceased from their labors, and their works do follow them.

T. F. Rawlins.

Gospel Advocate, December 7, 1887, page 783.

Smith, Earl

Earl Smith, born May 7, 1912, in Benton, Ky., died Jan. 27.

Smith attended David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., and graduated from Murray State College in Murray, Ky., in 1935.

Smith preached for several congregations in Texas and Oklahoma.

He is survived by his brother, Vernon W. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, May, 1995, page 48.

Smith, Elizabeth Irvin

Sister Elizabeth Irvin Smith, the faithful and devoted wife of Brother Sam Smith, of Mooresville, Ala., quietly and peacefully fell asleep at the home of Miss S. B. Sawyer, in Albany, Ala., who was to her a faithful friend and a competent and trusted nurse, on February 7, 1919. For two or three years Sister Smith had been more or less subject to pain, and, seeming to realize the approach of a serious attack of which she seemed from the first to be apprehensive of the result, she requested her husband to bring her to the home of her friend and nurse. This request was cheerfully granted, and for her all was done that could be done; but God knew best, and for some purpose which we know was for the best he gook from Brother Smith his wife, and from three sweet little childrenElizabeth, Sam, Jr., and Jacktheir precious mother. It was the writers pleasure to be present with them in this dark hour and to bear with them as best he could this burden, and to comfort them with our Fathers promises to the faithful and true. It was often my pleasure to be entertained in the home of Brother and Sister Smith, and a sweeter, happier home was never mine to know. Sister Smith was born on September 9, 1879; was baptized into Christ, at Mooresville, in the fall of 1902, by Brother Granville Lipscomb, whose memory will always be cherished by this family; and was married to Brother Sam Smith in 1905. She was greatly loved by a host of friends, as was attested by the number who accompanied her body to the family burying plot, at Albany, and by the floral offerings that completely buried her grave. The Lord be merciful to this stricken home, comfort them in their sadness, strengthen them in their weakness, encourage them in their faint-heartedness, and, though this cross be heavy and the hours dark and dreary, with it sweeten their lives and enliven their hope, that within their lives they may bring forth more abundant fruit unto God.

J. Pettey Ezell.

Gospel Advocate, June 26, 1919, page 623.

Smith, Ella Tipps

Ella Tipps Smith was born on January 11, 1872, and departed this life on September 15, 1925. She was married to J. R. Smith on February 17, 1892. To this union ten children were born, all now living, and all loving, devoted sons and daughters. Sister Smith possessed traits which readily impressed all who came in her presence with her benign influence. Gentle, unassuming, with marked equanimity, firm and unyielding in all that was good and true, courageous and valiant as a Christian soldier, coupled with superior judgment and good intellectuality, she was one of the best-poised women I have ever known. She was a good wife who looked well to the ways of her household. She was one mans paradise here on earth. His heart did safely trust in her. She shared his joys, comforted him in his sorrows, encouraged and supported him in his material struggles, and stood by and encouraged in time of storm. She was kind and courteous to others, slow to anger, and ever mindful of the little unremembered acts of kindness and of love that make life worth living. She united

with the Presbyterian Church early in life, but, learning the way of the Lord more perfectly, she united with the church of Christ, being baptized by L. R. Sewell, twenty-nine years ago. Hence, we sorrow not as others who have no hope; and some day, when our frail barks have crossed lifes stormy sea and are safely anchored on the Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, then Christ himself, the Man of sorrows, shall gather all his children home, and with his own hand shall wipe all their tears away.

Mrs. Claude Smith.

Gospel Advocate, December 3, 1925, page 1171.

Smith, E. H.

Elder E. H. Smith died at his residence near Horse Cave, Ky., March 27, 1891. He was born in Cumberland county, Ky., on November 30, 1811, was baptized by the venerable Abraham L. Allen in the year 1835began preaching the ancient gospel soon thereafter and was true and faithful till death. In 1841 he moved to Hart county, Ky., where he died. In 1942 he constituted the Bearwallow church, and preached for it continuously on every second Lords day for nearly fifty years. He traveled and preached much in Southern Kentucky, but relied on his farm for a support. He never asked for any financial aid in his life. He was endowed with a powerful mind, strong convictions and an iron will. His school-house education was scant, but his reading was varied and extensive. He resembled John Smith in the manner and matter of his discourse more than any one I ever knew. His words were well chosen and full of deep thought, which he hurled at his antagonist with fearful might. Had he been upon a like theatre he might have been the equal of John Smith, of Raccoon memory He was a great good man, now mourned by a large and respectable family and by a great number of friends and brethren who have known him all their lives. We shall rarely see his like again. He was the last of the charter members of his church, and the last member of his fathers family. I reserve a chapter of interesting history connected with him for another time.

J. I. Rogers.

Gospel Advocate, April 22, 1891, page 251.

Smith, E. P.

E. P. Smith was born in Dyer County, Tenn., April 29, 1875. In 1900 he was married to Annie Thomas, who gave him her love and companionship and who cared for him so tenderly and with untiring devotion during his long illness. Mr. and Mrs. Smith had three children, who died in infancy, and later took me as their adopted daughter, loving and doing for me as their very own. When E. P. Smith was baptized at about thirty years of age, so happy was he in finding the true church that he started preaching immediately, telling others how to become Christians. It must have been a wonderful inspiration to the members of Lowrance Chapel, near Rutherford, where he was teaching at the time, to see a young man so full of zeal and enthusiasm for the church. No doubt they inspired him equally as much, because from that time on he was continually studying and preaching the Bible. After having taught school in Rutherford, Greenfield, Sharon, and Kenton, he move to Martin about 1912, where he was superintendent of schools for about twenty years. Meanwhile he continued to preach all over Tennessee, and from time to time went into other states to hold meetings. Few men, I believe, have been as completely unselfish as he was. No doubt that is the fundamental reason for his being held in such high esteem by all those who knew him. He wanted to share with others, to help them carry their sorrows, their discouragements, their joys, their trials, and their triumphs. He was never too busy to listen to those who came to him for advice, and there were many who came. As teacher and superintendent he came in touch daily with boys and girls, all of whom he loved, from the smallest tots to the oldest. That his students and fellow teachers alike loved and respected him was evidenced by their many fine letters and kind deeds during his last years. Many former students wrote that any good they may have accomplished in life they felt they owed to him for the encouragement, confidence, and teaching he gave them in their formative years. It would be impossible for me to sum up the good works of my dad. But the statement, He loved the Lord and his fellow man, would cover many of them. He wanted to save souls, to lend encouragement and trust, and to share with others his worldly goods when they were in need. The foregoing comments on the life and influence of E. P. Smith are such that any of his friends might make. From a personal point of view, I would like to say that he could not have been a better dad. He had for me the same love, human understanding, ambition, and comradeship all fathers have for their children. I loved him very dearly, and he will always remain a very strong influence in my life.

Katy Bell Hyde (formerly Katy Bell Smith).

Gospel Advocate, December 27, 1945, page 739.

Smith, Elzie Lynn

It became my sad duty to speak words of comfort to the many friends of Elzie Lynn, son of old Brother C. C. Smith, of Berry, Ala. Lynn had been in declining health for the past two years. He went to Mexico last summer, but all to no avail. Another case in which war destroyed a noble young life. It was sad for him to die so far away from home and loved ones, but our hearts rejoiced that he could be brought back and we could look upon him once more. Funeral services were conducted in the church house, which was filled to overflowing, showing the high esteem the people of Berry had for Lynn. The writer conducted the services.

Frank Baker.

Gospel Advocate, April 13, 1922, page 354.

Smith, Emmett Floyd

Emmett Floyd Smith, 77, minister and educator, died Nov. 23, 1997, in St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Smith founded Crowleys Ridge Academy in 1953 and Crowleys Ridge College in 1964. Aside from his work in the educational field, Smith is known for his role in the creation of Childrens Homes Inc. in 1955.

In 1948, Smith became the first minister for the Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ and remained there for 18 years.

Survivors include his wife, Nita; a son, Emmett Floyd III of Paragould; a daughter, Emma Lou Danner of Rosell, Ga., five brothers, O. N. and D. R. Smith, both of Paragould; W. R. Smith of Columbia, Mo.; Charles H. Smith of Greenville; and Keith Smith of Batesville; three sisters, Metta Dean Moore of Paragould; Jessie Lou Fondren of Lonoke and Marily Smith of Chapala, Mexico; and five grandchildren. Smith was preceded in death by his first wife, Emma, in 1986, and one brother.

Services were held at the Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ with Emmett Smith III, Vance Greenway and Landon Saunders officiating. Burial was in the Pine Knot Cemetery.

Persons wishing to contribute memorial gifts are asked to consider Crowleys Ridge Academy, Crowleys Ridge College or Paragould Childrens Home.

Paragould, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, February, 1998, page 45.

Smith, Finis E.

Finis E. (Jack) Smith of Hermitage, Tenn., passed away March 25, after a lengthy stay in Madison (Tennessee) Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ann Sanders Smith; sons, Edward E. Smith of Hermitage, and Neal B. Smith of Hercules, Calif.; a daughter Nancy Fuqua of Hermitage; three grandchildren; two brothers, Tom and Richard Smith; and two sisters, Lucille Duffle and Katherine Hughes.

Brother Smith was born in Davidson County Sept. 9, 1906. He became a Christian at age 15 and enjoyed a long period of service in the Lords work. He served in several capacities during the 40s and 50s. He preached in the counties of Overton, Wilson, Smith, Rutherford and Davidson in Tennessee. Brother Smith never accepted payment for his preaching. He later served as elder in the Corinth Church of Christ in Wilson County.

During recent years he was a deacon at the Hermitage Church of Christ congregation. He headed up the mission committee and often went to other areas promoting mission work. He was working on a mission project the day before he entered the hospital. He also headed up the Christian Service Program. As a great servant and worker, he inspired others to also become active for the Lord. He had the unique ability as a leader to bring out the best in other people.

Jack had a lot of friends. Proverbs 18:24 states a man that hath friends must shew himself friendly. I believe that this was the key to the many friends of Jack Smith. He shewed himself friendly. He never met a stranger. He was friendly to everyone who visited the services of the church. He had a firm handshake, and a warm smile and a pleasant greeting for everyone. He had an amazing ability to remember names, places and dates.

Jack was a soul winner. He spent hours in study to prepare himself to reach lost souls. He was active in visitation and personal work. Many of our number today are Christians because of the life, example and teaching of Jack Smith.

Jack was a man of vision. He saw possibilities and opportunities for growth and worked to make these possibilities realities.

We have all profited by knowing this great unique man. Though he has departed this life, his works will live on. In John 14:1-3 we read, Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Fathers house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Jack has gone to be with the Lord. This is something he has worked for all his life as a Christian. Let us take a lesson from his life and prepare also for the day when we shall go to be with the Lord.

Walt Williams.

Gospel Advocate, May 2, 1985, page 284.

Smith, Fleming

I record the death of a very good man in the person of our beloved Brother Fleming Smith, who departed this life at his home, near Red Oak Station, Logan county, Ky., Feb. 24, 1894, in his 86th year. While it is useless to try to say enough in regard to his good character, he has left a record which his three surviving daughters and his many friends know he was worthy of respect by all who knew him. He was noted for his honesty, generosity, politeness, and hospitality. He was strictly moral, and although he was well posted in scripture and history, he had believed for many years that morality was all that was necessary to the saving of his soul, but was convinced about fourteen years ago that it was essential to obey the commands, and was buried with Christ in baptism, and was an honorable member of Berea congregation until his death. While we extend to his relatives and friends our sincere sympathy, we know that they sorrow not even as others who have no hope. They have the bright hope, based upon the precious promises of God, that he rests from his labors, while his works do follow him. May his bereaved daughters remember that nothing but the Christians hope can sustain us in all our trials and sorrows, and that we must live in faithful obedience to the dear Savior of the world. Amid afflictions of Gods grace alone can make us happy.

L. J. H.

Gospel Advocate, April 5, 1894, page 214.

Smith, Flora

Sister Flora Smith was born in Granville County, N.C., November 8, 1857, and obeyed the gospel in August, 1874. She was married to Brother M. A. Smith on January 16, 1879, and for twenty years they fought the battles of life together; but on March 3, 1899, death came into the home of this happy family and claimed a loving wife and mother for its own, and there are broken hearts weeping for one so dear. O how cruel is death, to come into a humble home and take one from the post of duty! While the body sleeps in Jesus, the spirit is anchored in the haven of rest; she is resting from her labors, and her works will follow her. She was a faithful wife and mother, always ready to wait on the sick and suffering. The funeral was conducted by the writer, taking as his subject: Future Home and Future Recognition. His remarks were based upon Rev. 20:11 to Rev. 21:14, inclusive. O how pleasant it is, when we have to give up our friends or when we ourselves are nearing the crossing, to be permitted to look with an eye of faith into the Revelation of God and view the home of the soul, where there is no more sorrow or tears!

G. B. Owen.

Gospel Advocate, April 6, 1899, page 218.

Smith, G. Dallas

On November 7, 1920, G. Dallas Smith breathed his last and passed away. He was born in Obion County, Tenn., in March, 1870, being a little more than fifty years old at the time of his death. He was a very useful man, active in the Lords work almost to the last. He was taken suddenly ill on Saturday night and passed away on Sunday, at 11:15 A.M. He was a systematic writer and a forcible speaker, having the gift to say what he cared to say on any subject in a very clear way. He was always firm and very positive, but respectful to those who differed from him. He lived a consistent life, and was respected by his neighbors and loved by the church. Dr. E. V. Wood, now of Dallas, Texas, and the writer had charge of the funeral services. We were assisted by all the preaching brethren that were there.

Brother Smith has labored in a number of States, but his principal labors were in Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas. He was preaching for the church at Cleburne, Texas, when he died. His father was a gospel preacher, and he has two brothers who are able preachersR. D. Smith, who is preaching for the church at Denton, Texas, and John T. Smith, who is now preaching for the church at Lubbock, Texas.

Brother Smith leaves a wife and four children. They range in age from three to sixteen years. I pray that the Lord in his own good way may abundantly bless Sister Smith and these children in their sorrow.

A. O. Colley.

Gospel Advocate, November 25, 1920, page 1141.

Smith, Mrs. G. Dallas

Funeral was held at 4 P.M. July 26, in the Johnson Street church of Christ in San Angelo for Mrs. G. Dallas Smith, 82. She was the mother of Lawrence L. Smith, business manager of Abilene Christian College.

Officiating were Stanley Lockhart, and Paul Southern. Burial was in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Smith died at noon Sunday in Shannon Hospital in San Angelo. At the time of her death, she was living with Mrs. G. B. Wadzeck, her daughter, in San Angelo.

She previously resided with her son, Lawrence Smith, in Abilene many years. He was the widow of G. Dallas Smith who was a well known evangelist and author. His work was chiefly in Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas. He died November 9, 1920 in Cleburn.

Mrs. Smith was born in Fulton, Kentucky, February 20, 1883 and married G. Dallas Smith there June 1, 1902. She was a member of the Johnson Street church of Christ.

Surviving are a son, Lawrence of Abilene; three daughters, Mrs. C. W. Davis of Arlington, Mrs. C. N. Kornegay of El Paso, Mrs. Wadzeck of San Angelo; a brother, Bridges Lawrence of Fulton, Kentucky; a sister, Mrs. Sara McAlister of Nashville, Tennessee; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Lawrence L. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, August 19, 1965, page 543.

Smith, Gentry S., Jr.

Gentry S. Smith, Jr., was born at Halls Hill, Tenn., on January 1, 1886; was born again, of the water and Spirit, in September, 1900. He obeyed the gospel at Union Chapel, being baptized by Brother W. D. Barr. He was the son of Jarratt L. Smith, the eldest of five children, four of whom yet remain. His mother was Ida May Wright. He was only seven and one-half years old when she died. He was married, in 1906, to Rosa Lee Pearcy, who died soon after the marriage, leaving a little boy. The second marriage was in South Dakota, where he was living at the time of his death. On December 4, 1918, the shocking news came of his death from influenza followed by typhoid-pneumonia, which lasted but a few days. He leaves a wife and one little boy there. He was good, but not perfect; was so forgiving and was good to wait on the sick. He bore no malice and seemed to love every one. He believed in the church of Christ as the only divine institution to do the Lords work and affiliated with nothing ecclesiastical, fraternal, or political. He was buried at Sioux Falls. Farewell, darling son, we will meet thee in a lovelier home. Will the brethren pray for us to bear our loss?

Jarratt L. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, February 20, 1919, page 184.

Smith, Gerallus Noffete

Gerallus Noffete Smith, of Carrollton, Miss., fell asleep in Jesus at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lynn Taliaferro, Monday, April 12 1926. Brother Smith was born on March 5, 1839, being at the time of his decease eighty-seven years, one month, and seven days old. He was born again in the summer of 1914, the writer of this obituary remembering vividly the circumstances when this noble soul, then seventy-five years of age, but still vigorous in mind and body, together with his son, and in the presence of one daughter and a grandson, made the good confession and were buried with their Lord in baptism. Because of his high standing in the community, his age, wisdom, and superior knowledge of the Bible, Brother Smith was immediately recognized by the Old Union congregation of Carroll County as one of its trusted leaders, and in this esteem and position of trust he remained to the day of his death. A sister, Mrs. G. W. Elbert, of Denton, Texas; a son, Curtis Smith, Donna, Texas; and a daughter, Mrs. Annie Taliaferro, of Carrollton, Miss., are all the immediate relatives left to mourn the loss of this loved one. There are, however, a host of grandchildren, nephews and nieces, together with friends and fellow children of God, who will cherish his memory. Brother Smith was a great admirer of the Gospel Advocate and subscribed for it and read it even before he became a Christian. We feel that he was pre pared to meet his Lord and had come to the end of a life well spent.

F. B. Shepherd.

Gospel Advocate, June 24, 1926, page 595.

Smith, Gertrude Slaughterbeck

Mrs. Gertrude Slaughterbeck Smith was born September 28, 1896, at Hammondsburg, Wood County, Ohio. She was united in marriage to Edson Smith December 14, 1915. She was first connected with the United Brethren Church. In the 1920s they moved from Ohio to Headelton, Okla. While there they both obeyed the gospel of Christ. In 1940 they returned to Ohio and were affiliated with the Lords church at Jerry City, Ohio, where Brother Smith was an elder. Three of their sons and daughters-in-law are members of the church. Sister Smith passed away February 5 in Wood County Hospital at Bowling Green, Ohio. Services were conducted by the writer and Donald Fugate on February 9. Sister Smith has been a source of inspiration and strength to the cause of the Lord in Northern Ohio. She encouraged all who were trying to live a Christian life. Her good works surely will follow after her and she will live in the lives and hearts of many in this area for a long time. She leaves four sons, fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, a host of friends and multitudes of the faithful in Christ to mourn her passing. Truly we can say of her, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

Ray Corns.

Gospel Advocate, March 3, 1960, page 143.

Smith, Harriet

Sister Harriet Smith was born in Lynchburg, Tenn., on August 16, 1851, and departed this life on March 6, 1915. She was united in marriage to J. W. Smith on April 14, 1870. To this union were born eleven children. Seven of them surviveWilliam Smith and Mrs. F. E. Leftwich, of Xenia, Ohio; Emma E., of Oklahoma; Charles, of Institute, W. Va.; Laura, of Springfield, Tenn.; Victor and Hattie, of Nashville, Tenn. She also leaves four grandchildren, a husband, three brothers, two sisters, and a host of friends, to mourn their loss. Sister Smith was a sister of Brother S. W. Womack, who is well known to the readers of the Gospel Advocate. She was of a lovable disposition, a devoted Christian. She united with the church of Christ nearly fifty years ago, and was always faithful in trying to rear her children in the admonition and fear of the Lord.

Gus Ingle.

Gospel Advocate, August 5, 1915, page 786.

Smith, Helen V. Wommack

Helen V. Wommack Smith was born in Gibson County, Tenn., July 2, 1862. She was married to James H. Wommack in 1890. They moved to Henry County, Tennessee, in 1894, where they lived for about fourteen years, then moved to Hazel, Ky., and later to Sulphur, Okla. Her husband died in 1924. She continued to live in Sulphur till September, 1931, when she was married to W. H. Smith, of McKenzie, Tenn., where they returned and made their home. The deceased became a member of the church at the age of fifteen years, and was a true, devoted Christian till death. She was never strong physically, but read the Bible a great deal and often expressed her readiness to go. She leaves her husband and two children, Ross B. Wommack, of Sulphur, Okla., and Ira Wommack, of Pauls Valley, Okla. She died on November 25, 1931, at the William Mason Hospital, Murray, Ky. Funeral services were conducted at the church of Christ, Sulphur, Okla., November 28, 1931. She had been a reader of the Gospel Advocate for forty-one years.

Ira Wommack.

Gospel Advocate, January 14, 1932, page 61.

Smith, Henry J.

On the 19th of last August the spirit of Henry J. Smith took its flight, as I trust, to a better land. When I held a meeting in Wartrace one year ago last August he led in that blessed obedience which brings happiness in this life and insures treasures of infinite price in the world to come. He was the first in the meeting to be baptized into Christ. He led in the service of his Master the remainder of his days. He did what he could to lead others to the Savior. While permitted to write his record in the church only three hundred and sixty-six days, he has written a blessed one, one worthy of imitation. No wonder he said he was ready to go! He suffered for eight long weeks from a burning, consuming fever. While the loss is great to the little band at Wartrace, certainly they would not call him back to a life of pain and suffering. From all pain and sorrow he is now free. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. I would commend his noble traits to the church, and urge each to be faithful in the use of what God has committed to his trust. God will lead us through every sad bereavement if we will only place our hand in his and humbly pray, Thy will be done.

J. C. McQuiddy.

Gospel Advocate, October 18, 1894, page 657.

Smith, Hugh D.

On June 26, 1921, the town of Fayetteville, Tenn., lost an enterprising and honorable citizen in the death of Brother Hugh D. Smith. He had the confidence of those with whom he associated. When he spoke, his words were the exact reflection of himself; there was no doubt of their sincerity. For years he had been an active member of the church of Christ at this place, and, as an elder, he supplied financial and spiritual strength without measure. His death leaves an aching void in many hearts. In his going away, we realize that the way in this world is labor and sorrow, but all the journey of the life to come is reward and joy. This is the sowing time, painful and barren; that is the reaping time, joyful and rich in reward. Let this fact be remembered daily and wait for Gods harvest home. Brother Smith leaves a widow and son, to whom he has entailed the inestimable legacy of Christianity, an inheritance that is not defiled and that fadeth not away. An impressive prayer service was held at the home by Brethren Little and Gainer. The city, with closed doors and suspended business, did reverence to this noble Christian.

M.

Gospel Advocate, September 29, 1921, page 967.

Smith, Ida May

Sister Ida May Smith has left us and gone to live with Jesus, whom she loved and served so faithfully. She was the daughter of Brother T. J. and Sister E. A. Wright, of Halls Hill, Tenn., and the wife of Brother Jarrett Smith. She was born Sept. 30, 1866; born again under the preaching of Brother Will Kuykendall at the age of 12, and died Oct. 17, 1893. Sister Smith was devoted to the Church of God, faithful in her attendance at church, true to her convictions of right, and wielded a fine influence over her neighbors and their children. She was for some time a teacher in the Sunday-school at Antioch, and I know she is greatly missed by the entire membership. She had a good influence over her husband. I am sure he is a better, truer Christian man by having lived with and loved Sister Ida. Her devotion to her parents, especially her mother, was beautiful. All her life was one of beauty and devotion. It is pleasant to think of Sister Smith as only sleeping. While she is greatly missed by her father, mother, husband, and little children, it is a comfort to know that her hardships are all over, her suffering done, her victory won. May her little children grow up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and the husband, father, mother, sisters, and brother continue to live in the Lord, that they may meet Sister Ida in the sweet by and by. I commend them all to the God on whom she believed.

A Brother.

Gospel Advocate, January 18, 1894, page 45.

Smith, Ida Wright

I record the death of a grand, good, amiable woman; a loving cheerful wife and mother; a devoted, self-sacrificing Christian, in the person of our beloved Sister Ida Wright Smith. Her home was always full of sunshine radiating from her beautiful, smiling face, and her cheerful words of hope and love made one feel like being in company with one of the purest and best of Gods children on earth. Sister Ida was born Sept. 30, 1866; born againborn of water and of the SpiritAug. 26, 1879. Being reared by good, Christian parents, she remembered her Creator in the days of her youth, and by that saintly man of God, Brother W. Y. Kuykendall, she was led to the cross of Calvary, confessed her faith in Gods beloved Son, her Savior, and by the hands of Brother Eichbaum was baptized into the one body. She was married to Brother Jarratt Smith Dec. 29, 1884, by whom she became the mother of five bright, intelligent children, all of whom are left behind. Sister Ida has crossed the cold, dark river of death, and into the celestial city she will enter to sing the song of the redeemed while the cycles of eternity endlessly revolve. Farewell, dear sister: I hope to know you better when the mists have rolled away. May God bless her husband and little ones, her aged parents, her brothers and sisters, and her friends and relatives left behind.

C. E. Holt.

Gospel Advocate, February 15, 1894, page 108.

Smith, Ida Wright

Mrs. Ida Wright Smith passed from the scenes of her earthly pilgrimage into the illimitable beyond on January 13, 1910. She was born on October 13, 1866, and became a Christian in early girlhood. She earnestly practiced the precepts found in the Bible, and constantly prayed for strength to perform lifes obligations. She had no fears of death, but expressed herself as being anxious to go for relief from suffering. To her husband and seven children and other dear ones she left the priceless legacy of a calm and enduring faith and example of Christian constancy and fortitude, and we cannot believe that in the vast forever she will not reap what she has sown.

(Mrs.) J. M. Walters.

Gospel Advocate, February 10, 1910, page 184.

Smith, I. H.

Hon. I. H. Smith, of Barren County, Ky., the subject of this sketch, passed into rest on Dec. 17, 1895. Brother Smith was born in Barren County Jan. 23, 1819, consequently he was seventy-six years old, only lacking one month and six days of seventy-seven years old when he bid farewell to earth with all of its joys and sorrows. Brother Smith was married to Miss Lucretia Duncan Feb. 14, 1850. The fruit of this marriage was eleven childrensix sons and five daughtersnine of whom survive himsix sons and three daughters, all of whom, together with their mother, were present at his departure, except one who is in California. Brother Smith obeyed the gospel April 28, 1855, and was appointed a deacon in the church in 1856, and was appointed an elder of the congregation in 1858, and ordained to the ministry in 1869, in all of which he was ever faithful to his high and holy calling. Brother Smith was not a politician, yet he always took a lively interest in the political welfare of his country. He served his people as representative in both branches of the legislature, in which capacity he was noted for his devotion and faithfulness to the interests of the whole people. But it was in his devotion to the Christian religion that he was the most noted. He preached and practiced in his life that religion which is pure and undefiled, and that visits the fatherless and the widows in their affliction, and keeps himself unspotted from the world. Words are insufficient to express the worth of such a man to any community. Brother Smith was one of the few men of earth whose sympathy for suffering humanity caused him to forget himself, and to extend a helping hand to his fellowmen in their hour of need. His door was always open to the weary, tired traveler, and no preacher (no matter what his creed) ever passed by Brother Smith without feeling the warmth of Christian hospitality. The writer has been intimately acquainted with Brother Smith for nearly a quarter of a century, and can say that in the death of Brother Smith I feel that I have lost one of the best and truest friends I ever had, and it is hard for me to realize that I shall never see his manly face again on earth. May the Lord bless his dear wife and children, and strengthen them by his word and spirit to bear up bravely under this sore trial and irreparable loss. Brother Smith is the father of our beloved brother and fellow-laborer, Elder J. D. Smith, who has labored so successfully in the gospel ministry in South Kentucky and Tennessee for the last ten years. It may therefore be said truly for Brother Smith that while he rests from his labors, his works do follow him. May the Lord help us all to be faithful, and when we have finished our course, may we have to say, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at his appearing.

E. M. Berry., Louisville, Ky.

Gospel Advocate, January 23, 1896, page 61.

Smith, Isaac Denton

Isaac Denton Smith was born, in Wayne County, Ky., on March 20, 1810, and died, at his home in Pickett County, Tenn., on January 1, 1904. He was the eighth of a family of twelve children, only one of whomMrs. Martha McDonaldis now living. He and Zerelda Ann Smith, daughter of Elder John Smith, were united in marriage, in Clinton County, Ky., on December 26, 1839. Of this union were born ten children (five boys and five girls), six of whom are left to mourn the loss of a dear father and mother, his wife having departed this life on December 2, 1891. He lived to see and dandle upon his knee children of the fourth generation. Vanie Ethel Upchurch, his great-great-granddaughter, having been born on September 18, 1903. He made the good confession on November 29, 1841, and was immersed on the following day by Elder Isaac T. Reneau. From the time of his obedience to his death he lived a conscientious, Christian life, being always especially careful to keep his temper under perfect control. He and his faithful wife tried to train up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. The six children who survive them are Christians, and, I trust, are trying to follow in the path our Savior trod. As our father was called from us on New Years Day, may it be an encouragement to all of us to spend this year and the remaining years of our life in the service of our Master, trying to do more than ever before for the advancement of his cause.

W. L. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, March 10, 1904, page 154.

Smith, Isabelle

Smith, John W.

Mrs. Isabelle Smith departed this life on March 17, 1939, being seventy-seven years of age. Her husband, John W. Smith, passed on April 20, 1939, being eighty-two years of age. They were loyal to the church and faithful followers of the Lord. Brother Smith was married three times. On February 24, 1878, he was married to Mary Peeler. To this union one son and one daughter were born. On February 14, 1898, he was married to Dovie Cagle. Two daughters were born to this marriage. He was married on February 7, 1923, to Isabelle Carlton. Four children (Will Smith, Mrs. Estelle Duncan, Mrs. Elisabeth Whiteside, and Miss Margaret Smith, all of Nashville, Tenn.) were left to mourn their passing. One son, Will Smith, has passed since their deaths.

One Who Loved Them.

Gospel Advocate, March 7, 1940, page 239.

Smith, James Boen

James Boen Smith was born in Wilson County, Tenn., on July 1, 1830, and died on April 28, 1906, at the home of his son, R. F. Smith, at Ballinger, Texas. He obeyed the gospel at Philadelphia Church, in Wilson County, under the teaching of Brother J. M. Kidwill, in May, 1873. He leaves a wife, one daughter, and two sons; and while to his family and friends his departure is a great loss, we trust it is to him a triumphant entrance to a home prepared for all who love and serve Him who doeth all things well.

B. F. Corum.

Gospel Advocate, June 7, 1906, page 364.

Smith, James E.

James E. Smith was born, in Marshall County, Miss., on July 8, 1838; obeyed the gospel in 1853; and died on March 20, 1903. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861 and served throughout the Civil War. As a soldier, he was faithful and brave; as an officer, he was loved by the men whom he commanded and was honored for his devotion to duty. He was married, on January 17, 1870, to Mary A. Cathey, who preceded him to the home of the righteous dead about one year. Brother Smith and wife moved to Alma, Crawford County, Ark., in 1871, where he remained until his death. He was one of the few faithful ones that associated themselves together as the church of Christ, at Alma, in 1877. He was set apart as an elder on August 28, 1889, and served the church faithfully and efficiently in that capacity until the close of his earthly life. Brother Smith was a man of strong convictions of truth and duty. He was kind and sympathetic in disposition, yet firm and unyielding in the discharge of what he believed to be his duty to God and his fellow-men. He was devoted to the church, being ready and willing to do his part under any and all circumstances. He leaves a son, a brother, and two widowed sisters to mourn his departure; but they can comfort themselves with the assurance that he died in the faith and has entered into that rest which is the heritage of the people of God. May his godly life and triumphant death as a holy memory abide in the heart of his son and be the means, under the blessing of God, of leading him to turn his face Zionward, obey the gospel, and walk in his fathers footsteps, to the honor and glory of God and the salvation of his soul, so that father, son, and sainted mother may be again united, an unbroken family, in that holy city whose builder and maker is God.

J. T. Jones., Alma, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, August 11, 1904, page 506.

Smith, Jarratt L.

Jarratt L. Smith was born in Woodbury, Tenn., July 20, 1861. He passed away at his home in Nashville, Tenn., after a short illness, March 17, 1943. He was married to Ida May Wright on December 29, 1884. His wife preceded him many years. Brother Smith had five children. Four of them survive him. They are: Ralph W. Smith, Houston, Texas; Mrs. James N. Davidson, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Mrs. Joe G. Quarles and C. J. Smith, Nashville, Tenn.; and one brother, G. S. Smith, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Brother Smith was a preacher of the gospel for about forty-five years. Most of his preaching was done in hard places, where it was difficult for the people to get a preacher. He spent his life working among the poor and laboring class of people. No one can estimate the good that he has done. He taught many the simple plan of salvation; he instructed and encouraged many more in living the Christian life. His chief delight was in doing something to help others and leading them into a fuller knowledge of the truth of God. Funeral services were held at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Davidson, Murfreesboro, Tenn., by H. Leo Boles and T. H. Kennedy. His body was laid to rest at Halls Hill, Tenn., near his old home.

H. Leo Boles.

Gospel Advocate, April 8, 1943, page 330.

Smith, J. G.

Brother J. G. Smith was born and reared in Rutherford County, Tenn. and peacefully fell asleep on June 23, 1932. The day of his birth was December 19, 1852. For nearly eighty years his meek and quiet spirit graced this community, and in his passing the church and community lost one of the purest and best of men. He was generally and affectionately known by all as Uncle Jim. Loved, honored, and esteemed, he knew that a good name and loving favor were better than great riches. He was married to Mattie Youree on January 18, 1883. To his union were born two children. Mrs. Ira E. Travis, of Nashville, Tenn., and Will F., also of Nashville. Three grandchildren also survive him. One of Brother Smiths chiefest earthly desires was to complete, on January 18, 1933, a fifty-years journey along lifes way with the wife of his youth, but the Lord took him. Brother Smith obeyed the gospel in early manhood and sought diligently to serve the Lord all the days of his life. We believe he died in the Lord, and therefore rests from his labors. Loved ones will sorrow not as others who have no hope.

J. Pettey Ezell.

Gospel Advocate, October 20, 1932, page 1152.

Smith, Jessie Newcomb

Jessie Newcomb Smith was born in Hopkinsville, Ky., on December 16, 1871. She was the youngest child of George and Elizabeth Newcomb. Her father died when she was only two days old. When about eleven years old, her mother and family moved to Nashville, Tenn. At the age of sixteen she obeyed the gospel, and was baptized by Brother R. Lin Cave. On May 8, 1901, she was married to James A. Smith. As a result of this union, two children were bornRuth and Thelma, six and three years old. She was taken from them on April 16, 1909, and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The immediate cause of her death was tuberculosis. I knew Sister Jessie well for years while she lived near the Nashville Bible School, on South Spruce Street. I thought she was a lovely Christian girl. I was glad when she was married to Brother Smith. I esteemed them as two most excellent young people, devoted to each other and to the Lord. And now that she has been taken away, I rejoice in the thought that she is in the paradise of the blessed. Death is a sweet friend to every faithful child of God. It is much better to die than to live when one is a faithful child of God. Death never comes to Gods child till he sees the opportune moment has come. I hope that Sister Newcomb, Brother Smith, and the other members of the family will rejoice in her exaltation, and that they will be more diligent than ever before in living the Christians life, that they may be reunited with her in the everlasting kingdom of God. She had been failing for about six months, but was confined to her bed only one week. She was perfectly resigned and happy. She gave directions concerning all the things pertaining to her burial. She had her shroud made and looked at it. She described the casket in which she desired to be buried, and she selected Brethren Moore and Martin, of the College Street Church, to conduct the funeral service. While she regretted to leave her loved ones, she thought it far better to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. She said she knew in whom she had believed, and she was confident he was able to do all he had promised. I am glad indeed that her mother, Sister Newcomb, will continue to live with Brother Smith and the children. May Gods abundant blessing be upon them all.

J. A. Harding.

Gospel Advocate, September 23, 1909, page 1207.

Smith, John

Brother John Smith died at his home at Sharpsville, in Rutherford County, Tenn., on October 16, 1930. He was born on December 13, 1852. He was married to Miss Ada Burk thirty-one years ago. She survives him; also two brothersGentry Smith, a well-known business man, of Murfreesboro, and Brother Jarratt Smith, who for many years has been a gospel preacher. Both were present at their brothers passing and burial. Brother John Smith obeyed the gospel in early life under the preaching of Brother W. G. McGuffey. For many years thereafter he was a faithful, diligent Christian. Then came a period of carelessness and indifference for several years. He came to himself, however, and the rest of his life, even to the end, was one of faithfulness and consecration. He shared the love and confidence of all who knew him. The writer spoke words of comfort, and his body was planted in Evergreen Cemetery at Murfreesboro. The loved ones sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

J. Pettey Ezell.

Gospel Advocate, November 13, 1930, page 1097.

Smith, John Morgan

The angel of death again visited our home on July 22, 1910, and bore away our father, John Morgan Smith, to a home of peace and rest, where he is with the angels. John Smith was born in 1845, in North Carolina, and in his babyhood came to Tennessee, where he was reared by Mr. Sledge. In 1863 he joined the Kentucky Regiment, Company A, and served faithfully during the Civil War as a Confederate soldier. In 1870 he was married to Irena A. Ewing, at Rome, Tenn., and in 1872 came to Nashville, Tenn., where he remained the rest of his life. He was an honest, upright man and a member of the church of Christ. He was a kind father and husband. He is survived by his wife and five childrenTerry, Oscar, Oliver, Rolfe, and Mava Smith. We mourn not as those who have no hope.

(Miss) Mava Smith.

Gospel Advocate, November 10, 1910, page 1244.

Smith, John S.

Brother John S. Smith was born Oct. 30, 1828. He obeyed the gospel in 1867, under the preaching of the late W. C. Huffman, and died at his home at Shop Springs, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1895. He was three times married. He was first married, in 1854, to Miss Margaret Massey. They lived happily together for more than twenty years, when she died. Of this marriage he raised two childrenThomas A., who died in 1893, and Carrie D., now the wife of Brother Ed Tatum. In 1877 he married Miss Luvinia Donnell, who lived till 1890. In 1891 he married Mrs. Mattie Campbell, who still survives him. His first and second wives were members of the church of Christ. His last wife is a Methodist. With them all he lived happily. He was the first of a large lot of connection to take his stand on the Bible alone. Many more soon followed. His only child is a faithful member of the church. He was for many years one of the elders of Bethel church, one of the strongest in Wilson County. He studied the Bible daily, was a good citizen, and died in the triumphs of a living faith.

L. S. White.

Gospel Advocate, February 13, 1896, page 109.

Smith, John T.

On Wednesday morning, October 31, 1962, at 9:00 oclock, John T. Smith, husband, father, friend and gospel preacher, died. While yet in love with life and raptured with Gods wonderful nature, he laid down his armor and fell into that repose that only the faithful in Christ enjoys. He had passed on lifes highway the stone that marks the highest point. He fought a good fight, he finished his course, he kept the faith. This brave and tender man in every storm of life was oak and rock, but in sunshine he was vine and flower. He was a rare individualkind, considerate, compassionate and understanding, yet he never compromised the truth. He climbed the heights and left the little petty things below. Thousands have rejoiced to hear him proclaim the glad tidings during his fifty-six years ministry. Countless others quit sin when they heard this man of God. He added to the sum of Christian joy for others. It was my pleasure to be a co-laborer with Brother Smith in Waco, Texas, several years ago. This was an invaluable experience. He was one of the best friends I have ever had. Now he rests from his labors, but his good works will follow him. (Picture included)

Archie L. Waldrum.

Gospel Advocate, November 22, 1962, page 751.

Smith, John Pascal

John Pascal Smith, one of our beloved elders of the Bell Shoals Church of Christ, Brandon, Fla., departed this life on Dec. 5, 1984, after several months illness of cancer at the age of 55. The writer conducted the funeral services on Dec. 7 and his remains were laid to rest in beautiful Memorial Gardens in Brandon. The elders assisted as pallbearers and our deacons served as honorary pallbearers. Singers were from the Bell Shoals church.

Pascal was baptized on March 25, 1963. For eight years he served as a deacon of the Florida Ave. church in Tampa. In January, 1972, when the church was started at Brooker School in Brandon, a suburb of Tampa, he was a charter member and became one of the original elders. He served faithfully and continuously in that office until his death. He also served as treasurer for Florida Ave. and then Bell Shoals.

Pascal was one of the most congenial men I ever worked with. He was helpful, generous, considerate, understanding, and always a friend of preachers. Like Barnabas he was a good man. (Acts 11:24.) Like other faithful elders he shall receive a crown of glory when the chief shepherd appears. (1 Peter 5:4.)

Surviving are his faithful wife, Sally; two children, Hayden Smith, Valrico, Fla. And Bevery Fisch, St. Petersburg, Fla.; his mother, Minnie Smith, Tampa; one brother, Aubrey Smith, Tampa, and a sister, Gustine Simmons, Bossier City, La. Pascal was the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Wallace of Brandon.

This loss is felt keenly not only by his family but by the Bell Shoals church. Pascal was a stabilizing influence in the Lords church. May we all be encouraged by his good example and motivated by his influence to press on to the ultimate victory of every faithful child of Godin heaven. The family has requested contributions in his honor be sent to Christian Home and Bible School, 13th and McDonald, Mt. Dora, Fla. 32757.

K. W. Franklin., Brandon, FL.

Gospel Advocate, January 17, 1985, page 59.

Smith, Johnnie B.

Johnnie B. Smith was born in July, 1884, and departed this life on December 27, 1921. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith. He was a member of the Christian Church. He leaves his mother and father to mourn his departure, but he has gone from this world of sorrow to join the heavenly band where sorrow never comes. He died of typhoid fever, and bore his sickness quietly and humbly till death relieved him. Funeral services were conducted by J. E. Bollis, and his body was laid to rest in the family graveyard. A large number of friends and neighbors attended his funeral. We all mourn his loss, but we weep not as those who have no hope. May God bless his mother and father in their bereavement.

Abel Hale.

Gospel Advocate, January 12, 1922, page 41.

Smith, Joseph Barnes

Death visited the home of Brother Joseph Barnes Smith on January 1, 1917, and bore away the spirit of our beloved brother. He was born on May 26, 1838. He obeyed the gospel of Jesus Christ last September and was baptized into Christ by the writer, with three othersSister Chitwood, Brother Zack Fag, and Brother Jasper Smith. The youngest of the four was sixty-one years old. Thus they began the Christian life together at a very old age, and those that remain are rejoicing in their last days in the hope of meeting Brother Smith in the new Jerusalem and of hearing the great Judge say: Well done, thou good and faithful servant: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Brother Smith was a good, Christian man, and had many friends who will miss him. He leaves two sisters and many other relatives who mourn over being separated from him.

R. E. L. Taylor.

Gospel Advocate, March 15, 1917, page 275.

Smith, Joseph Louis

Brother Joseph Louis Smith departed from mortality and entered into immortality on July 27, 1909, at Muskogee, Okla. He was born in Barren County, Ky., on April 3, 1826. He married Miss Martha A. Owen, in Green County, in 1848, and for more than a half century lived upon a farm in Hart County. He lived two years in the town of Horse Cave. In 1907 he removed to Muskogee, Okla., where two of his daughters resided. He was a charter member of the Salem church of Christ, near Cave City, Ky., and served it for decades as a deacon, and was one of the elders of the church at Horse Cave; and he had been a constant reader of the Gospel Advocate for a great many years. A thorough student of and believer in the word of God, his piety was exemplary, and there was no fear of the grim monster when the dissolution came; for he knew that Jesus, whose footsteps had been followed so closely during life, would own and crown the saints in the realm that lies beyond the shores of earth and ken of mortals.

Z. T. Walrond.

Gospel Advocate, August 26, 1909, page 1081.

Smith, Joseph P.

Brother Joseph P. Smith, who departed this life on November 20, 1906, was born on July 14, 1840. He was partly reared in Monroe County, Ky., having moved to that place from Tennessee when he was but a boy. He lived later in life at Celina and Sparta, Tenn.; and being still later an invalid, he traveled extensively for his health. He was married to Miss Nellie Smith, who still lives and waits with patience the call to meet her departed husband. He obeyed the gospel at the age of twenty-one years, being baptized by Brother A. Sallee. He lived a godly life, and often said near the close of his life that he bore no malice toward any one. The writer was present at the funeral services; and after a few songs, a prayer, and a short talk, his body was laid to rest to await the resurrection. May the Lord bless Sister Smith through her remaining years.

M. L. Moore.

Gospel Advocate, January 3, 1907, page 14.

Smith, Joseph Ruben

Another one of Gods children has crossed over the dark river of death and gone to join the heavenly host around the throne of God. Joseph Ruben Smith was born on June 12, 1862, and died on October 23, 1917. He confessed faith in Christ on October 6, 1915, and lived a devoted Christian till his death. He was baptized by the writer. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his departure. In his dying hour he said he was ready to go. I have been visiting the congregation with which Brother Smith worshiped ever since he was baptized. He was always on hand at every service until sickness prevented him from attending. His good wife and one daughter were baptized during the same meeting that he was, his daughter leading the way. My prayer is that they may continue to be as faithful as Brother Smith. The funeral was conducted by the writer.

R. E. L. Taylor.

Gospel Advocate, November 22, 1917, page 1142.

Smith, Lafayette America

Sister Lafayette America Smith, of West Nashville, Tenn., departed this life on December 8, 1912, at the advanced age of nearly eighty-eight years. She became a Christian in early life and spent most of her long life in the service of God. She acted the wise part of remembering her Creator in the days of her youth, which gave her the opportunity of spending most of the active, working years of her long life in the service of the Lord. Her life, so far as we can learn, has been an earnest, faithful, and useful life. She has been a widow for many years, but leaves some children to mourn the loss of a Christian mother. No one can fully estimate the blessing of a faithful Christian mother. There are thousands of Christians to-day that can truthfully say, I owe most of what I am to a loving and faithful Christian mother, and a few memories of the past are more tender and touching than the memories of such a mother. And the fact of the presence of such a mother in the old house at home affords most of the pleasure of the memories of early life spent in that sacred spot. Let all the surviving members of her family and her friends follow her example of a faithful service to God through life, that they may be prepared to meet her in the happy home where tears are never shed and sad farewells will be said no more. And surely they will not long weep for one who was with them so long and was so useful, when they think of her as basking in the smiles of the Saviors love.

E. G. S.

Gospel Advocate, January 9, 1913, page 42.

Smith, Lawrence L.

Lawrence L. Smith, former business manager of Abilene Christian University, died suddenly Sept. 9 at 10:45 p.m. in Colorado City. He was 76.

Smith was appointed the business manager in 1927 during his junior year at ACU and held that position for 42 years. In 1969 he was appointed vice president for financial affairs, becoming treasurer in 1971. When he retired in 1972, he was named treasurer emeritus.

During his career, he served as part-time or full-time preacher for more than 90 congregations, mostly in Texas. He was the son of G. Dallas Smith, a preacher, and the grandson of George Washington Smith, also a gospel preacher.

Born May 24, 1904 in Weatherford, Smith lived in Bardwell, Ky., Dyer, Fayetteville and Murfreesboro, Tenn. He moved back to Texas and in 1922 graduated from high school in Cleburne.

Smith attended what was then ACC in 1922-23. From 1924-27, he taught the fifth through the eighth grades at the Johnson County Public Schools and served as the principal of Mt. Carmel School. It was a two-teacher, seven-month school, and Smith taught 25 classes a day for the three years he was there.

In 1927 Smith returned to ACC and graduated in 1929 with a bachelor of arts degree and permanent high school teachers certificate. He received a masters degree in business administration from the University of Texas in 1938.

Smith married Lula Cox, May 31, 1941, in Austin.

Smith-Adams Dormitory is named for him and Dean Emeritus Dr. Walter H. Adams.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Dallas Frank of Denton, Larry and Paul, both of Abilene; three daughters, Mrs. Curtis (Jo Katherine) Bagley of Fort Worth, Lee Ann and Sharon of Abilene; three sisters, Lucy Davis and Dede Wadzeck of San Angelo, and Mary Kornegy of El Paso; two grandchildren.

Services were held Sept. 11 in the University Church of Abilene with Walter H. Adams, Paul Southern and Dr. John Stevens officiating.

The family has requested that all memorials be sent to the Lawrence L. Smith Memorial Fund at ACU. This fund will be used for suitable memorial in his name. (Picture included)

Gospel Advocate, November 6, 1980, page 712.

Smith, Lizzie

On September 18, 1921, the spirit of Mrs. Lizzie Smith, wife of Talmage Smith and daughter of W. R. Henderson, took its flight to the realms of the blest. She was found prepared, willing and waiting to go where the redeemed are at rest. Sister Smith was a true, devoted, Christian woman, always ready to work and serve her Master. She enjoyed meeting with the disciples on the first day of the week. When she knew that the end was near, she said she was ready for the Lord to take her home. She had that dreadful disease, tuberculosis, and suffered greatly; but her last moments were calm and peaceful. She was twenty-two years, seven months, and seven days old. She leaves a husband, a little boy, a father, three sisters, three brothers, a stepmother, besides a host of friends, to mourn her death. Her sweet little baby passed away only a few weeks before. She obeyed the gospel early in life and was faithful to the end. Brother B. F. Heathman, of Ashland City, Tenn., conducted the funeral services, and her remains were laid to rest in the Pardue graveyard.

Gospel Advocate, October 20, 1921, page 1038.

Smith, Lizzie

Sister Lizzie Smith died Oct. 8, in her 42d year. She was the oldest sister of our beloved preacher Brother W. F. Smith, of Franklin, Tenn. Sister Lizzie had been a great sufferer for many years. I knew her well. She was an earnest disciple of Christ. While it is painful to part with those we love, yet God knows what is best for us all. Her aged mother, now about 80 years old, will soon follow. She also leaves three brothers and a sister. I never knew a more loving, tender family. Sister Lizzie was buried in the beautiful cemetery at Hopkinsville, where she will rest until raised to walk in a new and better life. May God bless this afflicted family.

V. M. Metcalfe.

Gospel Advocate, November 15, 1894, page 723.

Smith, Lonnie J.

Lonnie J. Smith, minister of the church of Christ in Mountain View, Ark., passed away February 15, 1974, at the age of 66 years.

He was born in Lauratown, Ark., January 3, 1908. He had been a minister for thirty-five years preaching in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Arkansas. His last sermon was entitled, Follow God in Gods Way.

He was laid to rest beside his first wife, Opal, who preceded him in death by twenty-two months, in Marshfield, Mo.

He leaves his second wife, Pauline; three sons, Bob of Walnut Ridge, Ark., Jack of Springfield, Mo., and Ben of Strafford, Mo.; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Farr of Marshfield, Mo.; two stepsons, Eddie Gurley, Naperville, Ill., Gary Gurley of Memphis, Tenn.; a step-daughter Paula OGuin of Memphis; his father, M. H. Smith of Walnut Ridge; four sisters, Mrs. Gertie Wells, of Memphis, Mrs. Gladys Joyner of Germany, Mrs. Pearl Solomon, St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Eunice Vandiver, Doniphan, Mo., and three brothers, Claude of Earle, Ark., Earl of Walnut Ridge, and Ray of Ohio; eight grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held February 17 at Marshfield, Mo.

Mrs. Lonnie J. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, April 11, 1974, page 239.

Smith, Louisa

Louisa, wife of E. C. Smith, and daughter of James and Polly Skipworth, was born in Clay County, Tenn., March 2, 1827, and obeyed the gospel at the age of 15 years, under the preaching of old Brother Newton Mulkey. She was married to E. C. Smith, September, 1852, and died, near Fort Gibson, I.T., Nov. 17, 1894, at the age of 67 years, 8 months, and 15 days. She lived a devoted child of God for fifty-seven years. No doubt during her sickness, which lasted eight weeks, she could look back over a long and well-spent life in the service of God. She leaves a husband and seven childrentwo sons and five daughtersand a large concourse of friends and brethren to mourn their loss. But thanks be to God we sorrow not as those who have no hope, for we believe our sister will live again. Her lifeless remains were taken on Nov. 18 and laid in the last resting place to await the resurrection, when she will hear the voice of the Son of God, Come up higher.

J. M. Fisher., Fort Gibson, I.T., Dec. 4, 1894.

Gospel Advocate, December 20, 1894, page 803.

Smith, Lula

Miss Lula Smith died July 7, 1894, at her home near Beans Creek Station, in Franklin county, Tenn. She was the oldest child of Prof. N. B. and Keren Smith. She was 43 years old at the time of her death. She obeyed the gospel when about twelve years of age, and was baptized by the writer. She studied the Bible much, tried to practice its teachings, and was an earnest and faithful member of the church while she lived. She was kind and gentle in spirit, was loving in her nature, and was loved by all who knew her. She was always ready to oblige and make others comfortable. Her mother, who passed away last year, was much afflicted in her later years, and Lula devoted herself much to her comfort. Her death was unexpected to herself, as it was to her friends. She had been sick for some days, but not thought to be dangerous. Her brother started for the doctor. She insisted that he must not tell she was much sick, as she was not: but when he returned in half an hour she was dying. For those who are faithful death is but the exchange of the mortal for the immortal. Why should we fear to pass over? Her funeral services were conducted by Brother Logan.

D. L.

Gospel Advocate, August 16, 1894, page 518.

Smith, M. M.

M. M. Smith peacefully fell asleep on the evening of June 7, 1928. He was eighty-two years, seven months and twelve days old. His passing away was due to the natural decline of age. Thus the mortal part of another one of Gods noble sons laid down to rest till the resurrection. He was surely one of Gods noblemen. Like David and Paul, he was not without error or mistakes in this early life; but being always conscientiously sincere in all his actions, he fearlessly contended for what he, at the time, believed to be right. But when convinced of error, like David, he bravely lined up on the side of right and safety. In early life he made the good confession and was baptized by Brother James F. Ownsby. In after years he affiliated with the Methodist people; but seeing his error, he returned to his first love and lined up with the church of Christ at Celina, Tenn., and as long as he was able he attended all the services. During his days of health and vigor, being very industrious, he accumulated considerable means, which he freely used for the relief of the unfortunate, until at his death he was comparatively poor. It is well known that he invariably answered the call of the needy with a substantial contribution. On the day that we buried him, Brother W. L. Brown said to me: He fed more hungry men than any other man in Clay County. Thus he spent his life and most of his means, and we believe thereby laid up treasures in heaven, and left to his posterity and to his widow a name to be truly proud of, and to all an example of a clean life and of good works in administering to the needy. So, dear brother, rest in peace. To all his dear ones, let us apply to him the sacred words: 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.

John H. Arms.

Gospel Advocate, July 5, 1928, page 642.

Smith, Malcolm Alexander

Funeral services for Malcolm Alexander Smith, 81, were held at 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, in Groesbeck, Texas, with Richard Williams and Clifton Rogers officiating. Brother Smith, a long-time minister of the church of Christ, succumbed to an illness of several months at 7:00 A.M., October 13.

Malcolm Smith was born in Thornton October 22, 1893, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Smith. Added responsibility was placed upon him at an early age due to the death of his father. He received his education in the Thornton schools and has been a recognized Bible scholar and authority.

He was united in marriage March 17, 1918, in Kosse to Miss Nettie Jackson, a young school teacher. In August of the same year he enlisted in the U. S. Army for World War I duty.

Born to Malcolm and Nettie Smith was one son, James Malcolm Smith. They also reared his nephew, Travis J. Smith, as their own due to the death of his mother in his early childhood.

Survivors include Mrs. Smith and the two sons, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also, one sister, Mrs. Carrye C. Smith and a brother, Carley Q. Smith, both of Wichita Falls.

Brother Smith was an employee of the U. S. Postal Service for many years, serving as a mail carrier out of Groesbeck during the last 23 years of his postal service. He had a leading role in the establishment of the church of Christ in Groesbeck, with the first building being built in 1935. He served as minister of the church for several years.

Upon his retirement from the postal service in 1956 he became minister of the church of Christ in Navasota for four years. Upon his return to Groesbeck he became minister of the newly established Southside church of Christ.

Brother Malcolm, as he was familiarly known to his countless friends, preached in many meetings not only in this area but across the state. He conducted perhaps more funerals than any other Limestone County minister. That a good man has gone to his reward no one will deny. Nor will any deny that he leaves a vacancy that will be hard to fill. Burial was in Falkenberry Cemetery.

Jerry H. Wilson.

Gospel Advocate, December 25, 1975, page 834.

Smith, Margaret E.

Sister Margaret E. Smith was born March 29, 1844, in Overton County, Tenn. She was the daughter of Enoch and Elizabeth Green, and was married to Brother J. A. Smith, Dec. 31, 1867. In the fall of 1868, under the preaching of Brother James Owenby, she confessed her faith in Christ and was immersed by him, arising to walk in newness of life in the Church of Christ. Oct. 9, 1893, with her husband and five children, she moved to West Nashville from New Middleton, Smith County, Tenn. She fell asleep in Jesus at her home in West Nashville, May 13, 1895. Sister Smith was an earnest, loving, wholesouled Christian woman of untiring energy a true helpmeet to her husband, who almost idolized his devoted wife. She was an affectionate, loving mother to her dear, dutiful children, to whom her death is an irreparable loss. The large attendance of neighbors and friends was a demonstration of the esteem in which Brother Smith and his family are held, and of the love and respect they had for her. To dear Brother Smith and the children we extend our heartfelt sympathy, and ask them to remember that wife and mother is not dead.

Your loss is her gain, for St. Paul says, To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. (2 Cor. v.8.) And to die is gain. (Phil. i.21.) After the funeral services in West Nashville Christian Church, by Brother J. A. Harding and the writer, the family, with many loving friends, followed her to Mount Olivet, where she was gently laid to rest until the resurrection morn.

E. B. Cayce.

Gospel Advocate, June 6, 1895, page 359.

Smith, Mary

Died at her home, near Duck River, Tenn., on Feb. 6, 1893, sister Mary Smith, aged 78 years. She was born in 1815 in York District, S. C., but removed to Catheys Creek, Tenn., when quite young and was happily married to Daniel D. Smith on Oct. 13, 1835. (Bro. Smith will be remembered as one of the pioneer singers at Dunlap.) Sister Smith confessed her Savior and was baptized in Catheys Creek in the year 1834. Since that time her life has been adorned with a meek and quiet spirit. She was faithful unto death, and now awaits the crown of righteousness. Services were held at Dunlap church by the writer after which the remains were interred in Dunlap Cemetery, near the house in which she met with the faithful for almost forty years. Her tired body now rests side by side with many sleepers to await the final summons: Enter in good and faithful with my own.

Jno. D. Evans., Duck River, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, March 16, 1893, page 172.

Smith, Mary A.

My mother, Mary A Smith, fell asleep in Jesus on June 25, 1914, at the home of her son, John G. Smith, who lives one and one-half miles northeast of Murfreesboro, Tenn. She was the eldest and only remaining child (except Mrs. Tennie Scruggs, her half sister, in Texas) of David M. Jarratt, and was born at Salem, west of Murfreesboro, on August 28, 1822. She was born againborn of water and the Spiritin May, 1838, being baptized by one of the old pioneer preachers, Randolph B. Hall, seven miles east of Murfreesboro, in Cripple Creek. She had been a member in the one body seventy-six years last May. She loved to read and study the Bible and other good books. She stood like a stone wall between truth and error for a long time. She was, perhaps, as old as any living member in the church of Christ in the State at the time of her death. The year she was ninety she read the Bible through chapter by chapter and various other books and periodicals, pieced and set together two quilts, and visited at the homes of her grandchildren and friends. In many respects she was remarkable. She could remember incidents of recent date as easily as those of years ago. Her memory concerning the meteoric shower of 1833 was vivid. Her father was a man of considerable means and was thus prepared to give her a good education. I have heard her say she thought it was conducive to long life to keep the mind brightened by reading and studying. She took her bed with something like the grip in January, but we are thankful to our Heavenly Father that she did not suffer intensely; she only complained of being tired when asked if anything hurt her. She was very tenderly cared for by Dr. Thomas Dunn, who lives near by. Brother Dunn also spoke words of comfort at the grave to her children, old neighbors, and friends. Here her old friends sung hymns of praise to His holy name. She was buried at the old home in Cannon County, by the side of her husband, John H. Smith, who died in April, 1899. She leaves five children; eight children had gone on before. In her sickness she was well cared for by her children and their wives, her grandchildren, and many good neighbors. For this we are thankful. We believe we will meet her in the fair and happy land. Let us imitate her steadfastness and loyalty to God. We take courage and say: 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.

Jarratt L. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, October 15, 1914, page 1092.

Smith, Mary F.

Mary F. Smith was born in Wilson County, Tenn., on September 5, 1832, and departed this life on July 3, 1918, aged eighty-five years, nine months, and twenty-eight days. She obeyed the gospel at an early age at Berea Church, in Wilson County, and came to Texas on December 26, 1890. She was a Bible reader and was ever ready to defend the cause; and when she was stricken down, she asked the writer to tell her physician to tell her her condition, as she was not afraid to die. She leaves behind one daughter and two sons to mourn their loss. To them I would say: Weep not as those who have no hope, but live so you may meet her in the sweet by and by.

B. F. Corum.

Gospel Advocate, August 15, 1918, page 788.

Smith, Mary Jane

Aunt Mary Jane, as so many called her, was the widow of the late S. B. Smith and the daughter of Brother and Sister Lewis Kelley, two of the oldest and most beloved members of the church of Christ. Sister Smith leaves five childrentwo sons and three daughterswithout a mother. All were with her at the time of her death, except Lewis, the oldest son, who lives in New Mexico. She made her home with Willie E. Smith, her youngest son, after the death of her husband some thirteen years ago. She leaves in her childhood home seven brothers and one sister, Sister Frank Wall, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Her living brothers, are: Sherman, James, and C. C. Kelley, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; W. W. Kelley, Fall River, Tenn.; Manuel Kelley, Dallas, Texas; Tom Kelley, Gallion, Ohio; and Jonah Kelley, West Point, Tenn. Sister Smith was a devoted mother and a true Christian. She loved the church and the pure word of God. We buried her body at Fullers Chapel. Funeral services by the writer. Sister Smith was seventy-six years and eight months of age. Others may love us fondly, but never while time is ours shall any ones love be to us as fond, as tender, as was that of our dear mother. Children, since father and mother are gone, there can be but one hope of a family reunion, and that is in that far-way home of the soul.

T. C. King.

Gospel Advocate, March 8, 1928, page 234.

Smith, Mary Speck

Mary Speck was born on August 12, 1846, and departed this life on January 27, 1922. She was married to George Smith on December 26, 1867. To this union four children were born. Two daughters preceded her to the spirit world. One son, one daughter, two grandchildren, and her aged husband survive her. She was a member of the Methodist Church for forty years, but, learning the way of the Lord more perfectly, she united with the church of Christ in August, 1908, being baptized by Brother O. H. Tallman. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in distress, and fell in the harness, so to speak; for when she heard of the sudden death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Sanford Smith, she started after night to go to them, and fell by the roadside with a stroke of paralysis. She was carried home by friends, and lived only forty-six hours. Truly her friends were many, for each day and night while she lingered her home was filled with anxious and inquiring friends. A large crowd of relatives and friends gathered at her home on Sunday, January 29, to pay their last respects to a true wife and godly mother and to hear words of sympathy and encouragement form Elder J. J. Reynolds. Our loved ones die and leave our hearts and homes desolate for a time. We cannot prevent it, nor would it be best if we could. Sorrow has its useful lesson when it is legitimate, and death is the gate that opens from earth toward the house eternal in the heavens. Then, should we not drown our sorrow in the blessed hope that a child of God leaves behind, and cure our loneliness by gathering together our friends and loved ones, and walk lifes way, knowing that every step brings us nearer the departed and their sweet, eternal home, which death never enters and where partings never come.?

T. S.

Gospel Advocate, April 6, 1922, page 333.

Smith, Mattie Youree

Mattie Youree, daughter of Brother and Sister Francis Youree, was born February 12, 1863, in Rutherford County, Tenn. She confessed her faith in Christ under the preaching of B. C. Young and was baptized by him in July, 1876. She was married to J. G. Smith, January 18, 1883. To them were born two childrenMay and William F. She died January 4, 1939, at the residence of her son-in-law, Ira E. Travis, 1501 Eastland Avenue, Nashville, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted by J. W. Shepherd and E. G. Cullum at Murfreesboro, where her body was buried by the side of that of her husband, who died six years ago. Her long life was spent in the service of the Lord. She was a woman of energy and character. She was deeply pious and filled all the relations of life with the dignity and honor. As a wife, mother, and friend, she was kind, affectionate, and true. Her Christian character was as bright as her faith was steadfast and sublime. She loved the church, the pure word of God, and the sweet associations of kindred spirits. Sister Smith was a faithful and devoted Christian, having lived for sixty-three years in the work and worship of the Lord, whom she loved above all earthly things. She endeared herself to all who knew her by her purity, uprightness, and gentleness.

J. W. Shepherd.

Gospel Advocate, September 14, 1939, page 879.

Smith, May Golden

The messenger of death visited the home of Mr. George Smith, near Fulton, Ky., and robbed him of his loving wife. Sister May Golden was born on September 30, 1874; confessed faith in Christ when she was fifteen years of age; was married to G. W. Smith on December 22, 1901; and on Saturday, May 2, she closed her eyes to the scenes of life and passed into the great beyond. Judging from the life she lived, we confidently believe she has gone to enjoy the rewards of the righteous. She was a member of the church of Christ at Oak Grove, near Fulton. She was loved by the entire church. It is but natural for us to be sad when one so kind and good is called from us; but our reflections bring us to the thought that it is likely better that it was she who heard the summons of death than some others of the same community. She was likely prepared to go, while many others are not. We greatly sympathize with Mr. Smith in his loneliness. She leaves three very sweet, bright little children to sorrow and sigh for the gentle hand and kind words of mother to lead and instruct them. They have kind hands and willing hearts to care for them; but no one can in every way take the place of mother. Her life will no doubt do good. She being dead yet speaketh.

A. O. Colley.

Gospel Advocate, July 30, 1908, page 490.

Smith, Milton

At him home near Hickory Flat, Miss., May 1, 1891, Bro. Milton Smith quietly gave his hand to the stern messenger and, as a glad child seeks his fathers arms, went home. Bro. Smith was born in Jackson county, Ind., Oct. 19, 1821. In 1839 he removed with his uncle, John Smith, to this neighborhood where he has since continuously resided. When quite young he obeyed the gospel in his native State, and immediately after removing to Mississippi identified himself with the Bethel congregation of Christians in which he retained a continuous and consistent membership until called hence. He was one of the original members of this congregation, only one of whom survives him. Of the integrity of one who held an unimpeached membership in a single congregation for more than fifty years it is needless to speak. He lived to see all his children save one members of the church of Christ. Surviving him is the faithful wife of his youth, who has been truly a helpmeet to him and awaits serenely the summons to come up higher and be re-united, to part no more. To his children he leaves a name unsullied and an example of faithful adherence to the line of duty as he saw it, which they may well emulate. May the kind heavenly Father comfort the disconsolate, sorrowing ones, and may they so live that when called hence, they with all the redeemed may enter in through the gates into the city, the paradise of God.

W. A. Crum.

Gospel Advocate, August 19, 1891, page 523.

Smith, Minnie Elliott

Another home has been broken and darkened by the hand of Deathhas been robbed of one who brought much sunshine and happiness to the occupants. Another has gone to wear the glittering crown and bask in the Saviors love. The angel of death silently treads the doorway of our homes and with his icy fingers touches the fondest treasures of earth and takes from our embrace, one by one, those dear to our hearts. Sister Minnie Elliott Smith was born in Indiana on January 5, 1863, and departed this life on December 15, 1908. She obeyed the gospel and was born into the kingdom of Gods dear Son twenty-seven years ago, and lived a consecrated Christian until death. It was my pleasure to be well acquainted with Sister Minnie, and to appreciate the Christian influences she exerted over the home and all with whom she came in contact. She was married to Brother Charles H. Smith on September 20, 1888. She proved a helpmeet indeed, and was always ready and willing to do more than her part. As a result of this union, eight children were born unto themsix boys and two girls. She died at her home in Trousdale, Okla. To the dear friends and loved ones I would say: Weep not, for Sister Minnie has fought a good fight and finished the battle of life; she has won a crown of life in the eternal city of God. Let us cherish the promises of God and strive to so live that when the summons comes we may be permitted to join her again in our Fathers house, to be with her for evermore.

James A. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, February 4, 1909, page 148.

Smith, Mittie

Sister Mittie Smith, daughter of Howell Smith and Mary Smith, was born on September 20, 1885, and died on January 19, 1906. Her death was sudden and unexpected. Although she had been in bad health for some time, no one expected the end so soon. She had been a member of the church of Christ for several years. She leaves a mother, one sister, three brothers, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. A large crowd of friends and relatives assembled at her home to pay their respects and to shed tears of sympathy for the heart-broken family. Funeral services were conducted by Brother Charles James. We then laid her away to await the coming of the Lord. May we all so live that when our summons comes we will be ready to meet our loved ones where we shall never say farewell.

Rosa Sanders.

Gospel Advocate, February 8, 1906, page 96.

Smith, Nancy

Sister Nancy Smith was born on February 19, 1889, and departed this life, at her home at Fall River, Tenn., on December 16, 1927. She became a member of the church of Christ seventeen years ago, and lived a faithful Christian until death called her spirit back to Him who gave it. She leaves her husband and seven children in this cold, sinful world. Mother, do you know the power that God has given you? You touch springs that may vibrate in the great beyond, keys that may awake eternal melody; you stamp your image first and deepest on the human soul. Mother, do your work well. Let your prayers, smiles, and tears come from a mother as they can come from no one else, that at last you may lead your flock to the heavenly fold, saying: Behold, I and the children that thou hast given me. Sister Smiths body was buried at the Smith graveyard on Saturday, December 17. Funeral at the grave by the writer. A large number of friends and loved ones were there to show love for the departed mother and sympathy for the bereaved ones.

T. C. King.

Gospel Advocate, February 16, 1928, page 164.

Smith, Nevada Comer

Sister Nevada Comer was born in Macon County, Tenn., on August 10, 1854. Her father moved to Tompkinsville, Ky., when she was small. At the age of seventeen she obeyed the gospel. She was married to J. N. Smith on November 4, 1879. Eight children resulted from this union; all are still living. With her husband and children, she moved to Fort Gibson, Okla., in 1902. Sister Smith remained faithful to the church unto the end, which came on January 28, 1922. Funeral services were conducted by me in the Methodist Church at Fort Gibson. The house was filled to overflowing with sorrowing friends to pay their respects to her memory. The church house was borrowed for this occasion because the brethren had no house large enough to accommodate the crowd.

J. G. Allen.

Gospel Advocate, February 9, 1922, page 142.

Smith, Nexia

Died, on August 30, 1894, another soldier of the cross, Sister Nexia Smith, wife of W. E. Smith, of Hill county, Texas. Nexia was born Sept. 22, 1871, in Cannon county, Tenn., and came with her parents (W. H. and Fannie Davis) to Texas in 1881. She obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother W. P. Richardson, at Derden, in 1888, and was married to W. E. Smith in December, 1892. Well, is this brief sketch all? No. A pure, noble Christian has left us, and I feel sure all who knew her will say as much. Island Grove congregation has lost, or rather sent a good member to the world of eternal day. She leaves a husband, a little babe two weeks old, a father, mother, and brothers and sisters, with many friends, to mourn that one so young, so good and useful should be called away. Yet we hope some day to meet her in a world of pure delight. That day may be soon, yes, very soon, for aught we know. Let us be ready when the summons comes.

J. E. Carnes.

Gospel Advocate, November 15, 1894, page 723.

Smith, Mrs. O. C.

With sadness we chronicle the death of sister O. C. Smith, of Humphreys county, Tenn., wife of Bro. B. W. Smith, one of our preaching brethren of that section of country. She became a member of the church of God when quite young, and lived the Christian devotedly, as we were informed, so long as she lived. She was also a faithful and true wife, and a tender an affectionate mother. She was born July 4, 1852, and died July 4, 1887, aged 35 years. As she had lived in the service of God, she had nothing to fear when death came. Her only dread was leaving her husband and children to struggle on in the world without her aid. When Christians live right, the Lord will care for them when they come to die. Bro. Smith and the little children will feel sad and lonely without her, but they have all the cheer and comfort that the hope of the gospel can afford, to help them bear this great loss. Let them then look up and prepare to meet wife and mother in a world where death can never separate her from them again. Thus the religion of Jesus has a balm for every wound.

E. G. S.

Gospel Advocate, August 17, 1887, page 527.

Smith, Odell

On May 27, 1981 death came to brother Odell Smith at his home in Cornersville, Tenn., at the age of 84. He was born in Marshall County on March 14, 1897. He was a member of the Cornersville Church of Christ. He was baptized in 1925. He was married to his faithful companion Cara Willis Smith for 59 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Tom Ingram of Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. Cullen Smith of Cornersville; two sisters, Mrs. Howard Clark and Mrs. Herman Gower of Cornersville; seven grandchildren, Mrs. Terry Irwin, Mrs. Larry Hogg, Miss Lynn Ingram, Miss Melinda Smith, Mrs. Keith Bigham, Joy Smith, and Sam Smith. He also leaves three great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held from the chapel of the Cornersville Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 1981, with Eston Macon and Bill Young speaking words of comfort to the family and friends gathered. He was laid to rest in Beechwood Cemetery to await the coming of our Lord.

Bill Young., P. O. Box 956, Florence, S. C., 29503

Gospel Advocate, August 6, 1981, page 469.

Smith, Polly Ann

On December 20, 1907, the angel of death visited the home of Sister Polly Ann Smith and called her away. She was born on November 12, 1837. She was the mother of three childrenone son and two daughters. Several years ago the little son, Vandorn, went before her to the spirit land. He husband, W. C. Smith , and two daughters, Inga F. Gentry and Martha W. Fox, survive her. Funeral services were conducted by Brother Marion Harris and me at Dodsons Branch. She obeyed the gospel about thirty years ago under the preaching of Brother W. D. G. Carnes, and continued an humble Christian to the close of her life. Smiles, good words, and acts of kindness were hers to give. Here is sweet comfort: And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are he 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. (Rev. 14:13.) So we hope that when Jesus comes, accompanied by ten thousand of his saints, Sister Smith will come forth unto the resurrection of life, to then be admitted into heaven, that beautiful city of God, where her rest, peace, and happiness will be complete.

J. S. Holloway.

Gospel Advocate, February 10, 1910, page 185.

Smith, Ralph A.

Ralph A. Smith, 84, died Jan. 20 at Lucy Lee Healthcare System.

He was a minister and member of the Highland Drive Church of Christ.

Smith was preceded in death by two wives, Edith Ella Huffard and Reba Norris. He is survived by a son, Dewayne; daughter, Yvonne Acevedo; sister, Bernice Scandling; and two grandchildren.

Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Gospel Advocate, March, 1999, page 45.

Smith, Randell O.

July 18, Randell O. Smith was laid to rest in Monte Vista Burial Park, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Funeral services for our beloved brother were conducted at the building of Central Church of Christ in Johnson City, Tennessee by teachers and students of the Tri-State School of Preaching, of which Brother Smith was such a vital part. The school will sadly miss his winsome smile and constant willingness to improve his own knowledge of Gods word and also encourage his fellow preachers in their studies. Brother Smith was a straight A student, and he applied his knowledge by driving far and near in the Northeast Tennessee area to fill preaching appointments. Brother Smith leaves his wife, Virginia, and children, James, Mike, and Lisa.

His absence is felt in the Tri-State School of Preaching. And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, 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 follow with them. (Rev. 14:13.)

Lee Ledford.

Gospel Advocate, September 2, 1971, page 559.

Smith, Randolph Jackson

Randolph Jackson Smith was born in Covington, Tenn., January 27, 1872; passed at Temple, Texas, November 16, 1943. His family moved to Texas when he was eleven years old and settled near Lampasas. At the age of fourteen he moved to Bell County. He was married to Miss Emma Haney in 1894. He began preaching in July, 1896. For twelve years he operated a drugstore. During the rest of his active life he was engaged in farming, except for four years when he labored with the church at Hillsboro, Texas; and several years, at two different periods, when he preached for the church at Seventh Street and Avenue G, in Temple, Texas. He is survived by his wife, two sons (R. J., Jr., and Wilford Temple, Texas), and two daughters (Mrs. Eugene Kirkpatrick, Fort Worth, Texas, and Mrs. James McCall, El Paso, Texas). Brother McCall preaches for a church in El Paso, and Brother Kirkpatrick is an active church worker. Brother Smith was respected by all who knew him, both in and out of the church. Physically and spiritually he was as upright as a palm tree. He had the bearing that one attributes to a patriarch. His staunch goodness pervaded every phase of his life. He was recognized as one of the most reliable and influential citizens in the section of the state where he lived. He saw the good in everybody and befriended everybody. The young coveted his blessing, and the old his advice. He was sound in his preaching, and his life gave it great power. He was the best man I ever knew.

W. E. Brightwell.

Gospel Advocate, April 20, 1944, page 279.

Smith, Raymond Garland

After a short illness of typhoid fever, my brother, Raymond Garland Smith, passed over the river of death into that beautiful city of God where there is no sickness, pain, or sorrow. Raymond was born on August 3, 1878, and died on November 26, 1908. He obeyed the gospel in 1889, under the preaching of Brother J. A. Harding, at Foster Street church of Christ, Nashville, Tenn. Raymond was an honest, upright man in all things, and was loved by all who knew him. During his single life in our home there was never a kinder, gentler brother to a sister than he was. In 1906 he married Miss Sallie Helm, and to this union two sons were born (one dying in infancy). His home was a happy one, for there was never a more affectionate husband and loving father than he was. Our home is sad without him, for he was the sunshine and comfort of our hearts. Two homes are left sadhis own home and ours. He is survived by his wife and little son (Marvin), a father, mother, four brothers, and a sister. He is gone, but not forgotten. We mourn for him, but not as those without hope. We know he was ready to go and has died that he might live again. Our aim is to be ready to meet him in the sweet by and by. We leave it all in Gods hands, for he knows best.

His Sister.

Gospel Advocate, April 29, 1909, page 534.

Smith, Rebecca

A worthy woman who can find? for her price is far above rubies. (Prov. 31:10.) This text was used in the funeral services, held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Martin, by Brother T. Q. Martin, of McMinnville, Tenn., over the remains of Mrs. Rebecca Smith, who died on the morning of September 23, 1931, aged ninety-four years, six months, and twenty days. Before her marriage to G. R. Smith, who predeceased her twenty-seven years, she was Miss Rebecca Davis. Of the children born to this union, two preceded her to the grave. Three daughters and one son survive her. She obeyed the gospel sixty years ago, being baptized by the lamented J. M. Kidwill, her friend and schoolmate. She brought her children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and lived to see them and most of her grandchildren Christians. All her life she enjoyed good health, was very temperate in all her habits, worked hard in her younger days, and was happy. She often spoke of the beautiful world, and loved life so much; yet she was ready to exchange this for a heavenly home, whose glories fade not and whose beauties cease not to attract, and, as Paul says, be at home with the Lord. She had many friends to visit her and was a source of pleasure in her declining years. The sting of death is mitigated by the thought that such a woman leaves an impress upon her children, upon the community in which she has always lived, and upon her many friends and admirers, that may help in combating the undesirable standard of modern womanhood. Truly, my mother still lives in my memory, in my heart, and in my life.

Mrs. M. T. Martin.

Gospel Advocate, March 10, 1932, page 318.

Smith, R. D.

R. D. Smith, a faithful minister of the church of Christ, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage early Thursday morning, February 1, and passed away at his home, 1312 Chestnut, Commerce, Texas, Sunday afternoon, February 4, 1951. Funeral services were held at the church of Christ in Commerce on Tuesday morning, February 6. Byrne A. Shofner conducted the services, with Dr. W. W. Freeman paying tribute to the deceased. Interment was in the cemetery at Mount Vernon, Texas. R. D. Smith, son of George W. Smith and Lucy Campbell Smith, was born at Union City, Tenn., February 23, 1877. He came from a family of preachers. His father was a preacher of the gospel in Tennessee. An uncle, Sinclair Smith, preached over a wide section of west Texas in the pioneer days, having a leading part in the establishment of Lockney College. G. Dallas Smith, deceased, one of R. D.s brothers, spent several years in Texas as a well-known proclaimer of Gods word. Another brother, John T. Smith, the sole survivor of this trio of preacher brothers, now lives and labors with the Colgate Street church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas. R. D. Smith began his labors as a preacher of the gospel when only seventeen years of age. At the time of his death he was preaching for the congregations at Cumby and at Ladonia. It was at Ladonia that he preached his last sermon, January 28, 1951. His death brought to a close a devoted service of fifty-seven years, during which time he labored among some of the leading congregations of Texas. Coming to Texas in January, 1903, he did his first local work with the church at Mount Vernon, Texas. Here he met Lula Rena Arrington, to whom he was married November 11, 1903. Being modest by nature, he sought to hide himself behind the cross and to hold up his loving Master as the one and only lawgiver within the spiritual realm. Those who knew him best, loved and admired him for his allegiance to the truth, his fearlessness in combat with error, and his kindly, persuasive manner of presenting his messages. He was a great Bible student. Being a Greek scholar of no little ability, he was able to explain many Scriptures hard to understand. Ever ready himself to try to understand, he was most patient and kind to those seeking knowledge of the source of all truth. This venerable teacher and preacher leaves behind to mourn his going a wife (Lula), two sons (R. D. Smith, Jr., Dallas, Texas, and W. E. Smith, New Braunfels, Texas), two daughters-in-law (Jo Smith, Dallas, Texas, and Edith Smith, New Braunfels, Texas), two grandsons (Danny Allen and Michael Craig Smith, both of Dallas, Texas), one brother (John T. Smith, Lubbock, Texas), two sisters (Mrs. J. L. Wilson, McKenzie, Tenn., and Mrs. W. E. Harris, Maywood, Ill.), many other relatives, and a host of friends.

John T. Smith.

Gospel Advocate, March 8, 1951, page 158.

Smith, Mrs. R. E. Lee

The wife of Dr. R. E. Lee Smith, superintendent of the Eastern State Hospital, and elder of the church in Knoxville, Tenn., died on March 3. She was sixty-five years of age. Sister Smith had been seriously ill since some time in December. All hope of her recovery was abandoned before the Christmas holidays. But she rallied after about three weeks, and it was thought that she was well on the road to recovery. But about three weeks before her death she began to weaken, and continued to lose in the fight till the end came. All that doctors, nurses, relatives, and friends could do was done for her. Sister Smith obeyed the gospel of Christ when only fourteen years of age. Her subsequent life as a Christian was unquestionable. Her loyalty to Christ and his church was a noble example. Besides brothers and sisters and friends, she leaves a husband, two sons, and two daughters to mourn her departure. The body was taken to Sparta for burial. Brother S. P. Pittman, aided by brother Joe Netherland and the writer, conducted the funeral services. There were two truck loads of flowers placed on the grave by friends. She now rests from her labors.

L. R. Wilson.

Gospel Advocate, April 10, 1930, page 354.

Smith, Robert E.

Brother Robert E. Smith, of Brinkley, Ark., gave up this life on February 12, 1911, being thirty-nine years and twenty days of age. Brother Smith leaves a wife, five small children, a number of relatives, and a host of friends to mourn. I have known him intimately for several years, since living at Brinkley. He was the mainstay in the little congregation; was always firm in his convictions, uncompromising, but kind to all. He was a true friend to Christianity and had labored hard amidst many difficulties to be true to God. He stood well in his town, the people having the utmost confidence in him, and was as kind a man to his wife and little ones as the best. He was a good, true man in all his obligations, and his place now vacant is a sad vacancy. It seems very hard to give up such a man, especially so when he is so much needed in the family, church, and community; but we must say Thy will be done. Sister Smith is a splendid Christian woman, and if any woman can take the place of father and mother, we are sure she can do it.

J. W. Dunn.

Gospel Advocate, May 4, 1911, page 520.

Smith, Robert Theron

Robert Theron Smith died Jan. 24 of a heart attack. Memorial services were at the Mayfair Church of Christ in Huntsville, Ala. Participants were Lem Tipton, Gary Bradley, Jim Mercer and Henry Jones. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Smith was born in Lincoln County, Tenn. He moved to Birmingham in 1926. After business college he worked with the Birmingham Electric Company, and then with the Post Office Department in 1936. He was transferred to the Huntsville Post Office in 1948 and was an accountant there when he retired in 1972.

He is survived by his wife, the former Irmagene Hayes of Thomaston, Ala.; son, Robert H. of Birmingham; a daughter, Betty Burney of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and four grandchildren.

The Smiths came to Mayfair church in 1951 from the Central congregation, and Bob became one of Mayfairs original four elders in 1955.

Gospel Advocate, April, 1988, page 55.

Smith, R. R.

Another faithful veteran has laid down the armor. R. R. Smith, son of John and Mary Smith, was born near Millstone, in Cumberland County, Tenn., on February 5, 1849, and died on May 29, 1930, making him eighty-one years, three months, and twenty-four days old at his death. He was married to Miss Mary Mitchell on July 18, 1869, and to this union six children were born, all of whom are still living. His wife preceded him in death some two or three years. He is survived by one brother, Frank, who lives at Post Oak Springs, near Rockwood, Tenn. His six children are as follows: Mrs. Katie Watson, of Rockwood, Tenn.; Jack Smith, of Red Bank, Tenn.; Mrs. Alice Farmer, of Rockwood; D. A. Smith and Mrs. Rachel Brown, of Hebbertsburg, Tenn.; and R. B. Smith, of Pleasant Hill, Tenn. He obeyed the gospel early in life and lived a consecrated and devoted Christian life until death. After funeral services were conducted by the writer in the New Home church house, the body was laid to rest by the side of his wife in the cemetery hard by. In his fathers family there were four preachers of the gospelJames I., Anthony, R. R., and Frank. Brother R. R. Smith was a man that lived such a faithful and stable Christian life that all who knew him had the utmost confidence in him, and he was called

upon far and near to preach, baptize, and bury people, to go to the bedside of the sick, to intercede in the adjustment of troubles arising between neighbors, to perform marriage ceremonies, and such like. He has baptized and buried more people than any other man in that whole country. He would ride horseback over rough roads for several miles around to preach in church houses and school-houses, and with but very little or no remuneration. He is going to be sadly missed in that country. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.

George W. Farmer.

Gospel Advocate, August 28, 1930, page 838.

Smith, R. S.

R. S. Smith was born on January 28, 1852. He was born in Georgia, and came to Alabama when quite young. He was a member of the church about forty years, and lived and died in the faith. He was twice married. He had one sister, who is Mrs. Miller, of Cullman, Ala., two sons, Charlton and Milton; and one grandson. Brother Smith was instrumental in building up the cause of Christ in the town in which he lived. He was always at his post of duty on Lords days. He was not a public man, but was ready to encourage those who would make public speeches. He was laid to rest in the cemetery near the church house that he labored so hard to build and maintain. We weep not as those who have no hope. Truly, a good man has gone. I tried to speak a few words of encouragement to a large crowd that assembled to see his mound made. May the Lord bless his dear wife and children who are left to mourn their loss.

O. C. Dobbs.

Gospel Advocate, February 19, 1931, page 214.

Smith, Roy Champion

The death of Roy Smith occasioned great sorrow, not only to his family, but to a wide circle of friends who knew of the many trials he had suffered. Brother F. W. Smith, who is well known and generally loved by the readers of the Gospel Advocate, loved this boy with rare and deep devotion, and the other members of the family lavished their affections upon him. It is a comfort to know that our Savior loved him most intensely. The funeral was conducted on Friday, August 13, at the residence on Belmont Boulevard. A. B. Lipscomb and J. C. McQuiddy bespoke the sympathy of the many friends present. F. B. Srygley, a lifelong friend of the family, joined them at Maplewood Cemetery, where the body was tenderly laid away. The following tribute was written by Brother F. W. Smith:

Roy Champion Smith was born on November 2, 1898, and died on August 12, 1920; consequently he was twenty-one years, nine months, and ten days of age. He was afflicted from infancy and never had good use of his limbs, and was keenly sensitive as to his condition. He sometimes showed despondency over his physical misfortune. Naturally, he was of a kind, genial disposition, and generous to almost a fault. He readily made friends of the young and old, both white and colored. He was one of the most self-denying children in the world, and thought more of the comfort and convenience of others than of his own. Even in his serious illness he was constantly concerned about the welfare of others. Time and again in the midst of his greatest suffering he would insist on his loved ones going home for rest and something to eat. He seemed to realize from the first attack of the disease which took him away that he could not recover, and said to his father a number of times: Papa, I will never get home again. Not a murmur of complaint escaped his fevered lips even one time during all his illness, and his nurses said that he was one of the best and most patient persons they had ever known. In some ways Roy was but a child, and was so regarded by all the members of his family. He was kind, affectionate, and industrious, having a great ambition to do things in life as other young men, but realizing that he was greatly handicapped by his affliction caused him at times to be filled with sorrow. He was baptized into Christ in his sixteenth year.

Gospel Advocate, August 19, 1920, page 809.

Smith, Sallie Ann

Mrs. Sallie Ann Smith (nee Carter) was born near Lavergne, Tenn., April 4, 1854, and died March 14, 1933, at Abilene, Texas, at the home of one of her daughters, Mrs. J. M. Muncy, being within a few days of seventy-nine years of age. She was the daughter of Nathan W. and Mary Carter. Her father, a prosperous plantation owner before the Civil War, was a very active man in the church in Tennessee, and did much toward building up primitive Christianity. Sister Smith was married to W. W. Smith on November 24, 1870, and they, with some small children, moved to Texas in 1881 and settled near Sherman, but later moved to Belcherville, where they lived until his death in September, 1902. She remained at their home there for some years, where she finished rearing her family, but later made her home with her two daughters, Mrs. R. W. Grimsley and Mrs. J. M. Muncy, until her death. She obeyed the gospel, under the preaching of J. P. Sewell, at the age of fourteen, and lived faithfully, always active in the Christian life, until a few years ago she was stricken and was unable to attend church much afterwards. She was sympathetic, gentle, and ready to render assistance to the unfortunate. Reared in Tennessee, she knew something of the hardships of the Civil War and of the reconstruction days. She was the mother of eight children, seven of whomfour sons and three daughterssurvive. All of her children are members of the church. She lived a long and useful life, and her Christian influence will be felt for many years. The life that is well spent, as hers was, certainly can have no regrets at going to its reward. She suffered much during the last few years, but we know that her suffering is over. We laid her body to rest by the side of her departed husband at the old family burying ground at Belcherville, to await the final resurrection, when they shall both come forth to live together in the eternal sunlight of Gods love, in perfect bliss, and happiness. This, indeed, is comforting to the believer in the Lord. Words of consolation were spoken at the residence of J. M. Muncy by E. W. McMillan, minister of the College Church, assisted by J. P. Crenshaw and Paul C. Whitt. 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. For we know that if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.

R. W. Grimsley.

Gospel Advocate, June 1, 1933, page 527.

Smith, Sallie Ann

Mrs. Sallie Ann Smith (nee Mann) was born, in Tennessee, October 27, 1859, and died, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Brown, Artesia, New Mexico, on January 1, 1926. She was married to David Lipscomb Smith, at Winchester, Tenn., on February 18, 1891. Tto this union were born two boys, Turner and Newman, and two girls, Nannie Mann and Mollie. She is survived by two brothers, M. R. Mann, Knoxville, Tenn., and Horace Mann, Riverside, Tenn., and all of her children, except Nannie, who died several years ago. She and her husband moved to Artesia in the winter of 1905, where they lived continuously till the day of their death. The husband dying a few years after moving to Artesia, the wife and mother was left to fight the battles of life alone and to rear the little family. With strong faith in the providential care of God, and with the patience and prudence of an affectionate and devoted mother, she succeeded in giving all of her children a high-school education and in preparing her sons for good business positions. She was equally as successful as spiritual adviser of the little family. When about fifteen years of age she was baptized into Christ by one of the pioneer gospel preachers of Tennessee. Full of Christian zeal and a determination to do her duty to God, her Savior, and his church, to her children, and to all with whom she came in contact, she studied the word of God diligently in the light of its proper divisions in order that she might know what it was and how to do it. She was blessed in her work by leading not only all of her children, but a number of her friends, to become Christians and share with her the Christians hope. She was faithful until death and died in the Lord. She is now resting from her labors, and her works will continue to live in the hearts of her children and of all who knew her. She made use of the opportunities that were given her for feeding, clothing, and ministering to the Lords poor as she was able, and she will be among the righteous on the Saviors right hand and will hear him say: Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. The bereaved children and sorrowing brothers should be comforted with the blessed assurance that their loss is her eternal gain, and may they so live as to die with the Christians hope of meeting their loved ones who have gone ahead. The funeral services for Sister Smith were conducted by the writer in the church of Christ at Artesia, New Mexico, and her remains were laid to rest in the Woodvine Cemetery to await the glorious change that will fashion her body like unto the glorified body of our Lord Jesus Christ.

A. J. Cox.

Gospel Advocate, April 8, 1926, page 329.

Smith, Sallie Crawford

Sallie Crawford was born on April 1, 1857, and departed this life on January 25, 1922. She was married, on April 5, 1882, to Sanford Smith, to which union one daughter was born. An aged companion, her daughter, and one grandchild survive her. Her death was sudden and came as a great shock to her loved ones. She retired feeling as well as usual, and had made her plans to go to Winchester on the following day. She was talking to her niece, and began to breathe hard, and in a few minutes she was dead. She simply fell asleep on this side to wake in the likeness of Him she loved and tired to obey. In early life she united with the church of Christ, being buried in baptism by Brother C. E. W. Dorris. All children were especially fond of Aunt Sallie, as they called her. She was never too tired nor busy to do something to please a child. She delighted in visitors and always seemed cheerful, although she was almost helpless for two years with rheumatism. Her husband is left alone, and may this great sorrow draw him nearer to his God, and may he so live that sometime, somewhere, he will understand that God knows best and hath done all things well.

Gospel Advocate, April 6, 1922, page 332.

Smith, Sallie J.

Mrs. Sallie J. Smith was born on December 11, 1845, and peacefully fell asleep in the Lord, June 30, 1928, in her eighty-third year. Early in life she became obedient to the faith, and for more than sixty-five years devotedly followed the Christian profession. She delighted in reading and meditating on the word of the Lord, and made herself familiar with the way of life taught therein. For many years she had read theGospel Advocate, and was always its friend. On May 3, 1876, she was united in marriage to Albert T. Smith, and to this union were born five children, two of whom died in infancy; and three children, Mrs. Mayme Hatcher, Mrs. Sarah Thurman, and Jack Smith, survive her. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Mollie Shewey, and two brothers, J. C. Smith and J. H. Smith. Her husband preceded her to the grave, dying on May 26, 1919. Since his death she had made her home with the family of her son, Jack, where funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon, July 1. It was the privilege of the writer to know her in his childhood, and she was always his friend and helper. Aunt Sallie, as she was familiarly known, will be missed by her loved ones and a host of friends and relatives. May she sweetly rest with the Savior.

F. H. Woodward.

Gospel Advocate, July 26, 1928, page 714.

Smith, Sallie T.

By request of her beloved companion, I am requested to state through the columns of the Gospel Advocate, that Sister Sallie T. Smith, wife of W. J. Smith and daughter of Andrew Derryberry, of Marshall county, Tenn. has been called to cross the Jordan of death, to rest in that sweet sleep which awaits the people of God. She was born Dec. 27, 1850, and died Nov. 3, 1886, aged 35 years, 10 months and 6 days. Sister Smith entered the church of Christ at Old Lasea, Maury county, in 1873, under the preaching of Bro. Frank Davis, and I am informed lived true to her faith till death. She was afflicted about nine years, and she endured those afflictions patiently, remembering no doubt, that these work out for us a far more exceeding eternal and weight of glory.

She leaves a husband, one little girl and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. But I would say mourn not as those who have no hope, for blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.

T. H. Mills.

Gospel Advocate, February 2, 1887, page 67.

Smith, Sarah

Sister Sarah Smith was born in August, 1846, and died on October 12, 1911. She obeyed the gospel in September, 1879, and was married to I. D. Smith on July 25, 1880. She had five children born in her home, but one has been taken by death. She leaves behind her a husband, two daughters, and two sons to weep over their loss. Sister Smith loved the Lord and respected his word, and lived and died a faithful, devout Christian. She loved Christianity and proved it by her living. Brother and Sister Smith were alive in the work of Christianity wherever they lived. A kind and good mother, a faithful and true wife, and a most devout Christian has crossed the river of death. She leaves an influence behind her that will do much good for many years to come. Sister Smith was well informed in the word of God, and in her modest and womanly way she told it to others. During my meeting near her home in September, as she was not able to attend the meetings, it was suggested that I preach two discourses at her house, and this she greatly enjoyed. May the Lord bless the family and bring them together in the heavenly home.

F. C. Sowell., Columbia, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, October 26, 1911, page 1236.

Smith, Simeon

Simeon Smith was born on December 3, 1831, and died on March 5, 1917. He was the son of Wiley and Polly Smith. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Cazzy, and this union was blessed with fourteen children. Three died when small, eleven reached manhood and womanhood. Two have died since grown. But all eleven became Christians. Nine of them have families, and, so far as I know, all that are old enough are Christians. Brother Smith was born again, born into Gods family, under the preaching of Brother D. R. Rivers, and lived the Christian life for over forty years, when he was called to come up higher. David said of the death of such men as Brother Smith: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. To his wife he was all that God requires; to his children, a loving father. As a citizen and neighbor, he was faithful and true. He bore his sufferings patiently. He died in the home of one of his faithful children, where his every want was filled. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, but his aged companion (now more than eighty-two years old) will miss him more than all. His body sleeps in the cemetery at Hohenwald, Tenn., in the county of his birth.

R. T. Sisco.

Gospel Advocate, June 26, 1917, page 622.

Smith, S. W.

With sadness I chronicle the death of our beloved brother, S. W. Smith, of this place. Brother Smith was born in Weakley county, Tenn., in 1846. He moved to Texas during his early days and lived at Thorp Springs a number of years. He was one of the founders of Lockney Christian College, laboring and making many sacrifices to impart Bible knowledge to as many as possible. That they may teach others also. He was a success as a teacher. He had been preaching the pure gospel of Christ for more than a quarter of a century. He came from Portales, N. M., to Uvalde, Texas, in 1908, where he bought city property, erected him a nice cottage, and was preaching and enjoying the confidence of all. He was known as one of Gods workmen who needeth not to be ashamed. He was one of the most earnest, uncompromising, plain, and positive, yet kind and sympathetic, preachers I ever heard. Having been so closely associated with him, I learned to love him as an honest man with well-defined principles based absolutely on Bible doctrine, which were dearer to him than the plaudits of men or the gift of money; yet his tenderness and manly deportment gave him a host of friends. He leaves a wife, four sons, and four daughters to mourn his death; but they are all Christians and have hope of meeting him again. Brother Smith breathed his last on Thursday, May 20, 1909, and lay in state until Saturday. At his residence we had sweet songs and a brief address. At the cemetery I spoke from these words: And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, 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 Gods richest blessings rest upon the bereaved family, and may they live as he lived, so that they may have a happy meeting in the sweet by and by.

D. B. Cargile., Uvalde, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, June 17, 1909, page 758.

Smith, T. A.

T. A. Smith was born on October 22, 1846, and was called to his reward on September 23, 1917. He was married twice, and was blessed with two excellent women. He began preaching the gospel in 1871 and continued until eight years ago, when he was stricken with paralysis while preaching. His friends thought he would not be able to preach again, but he recovered sufficiently to teach the good word which he so dearly loved. Brother Smith was one of the most Paul-like preachers I have ever known, and labored under the most trying circumstances. His delight was to glorify and magnify God and bless fallen humanity. He never neglected the poorer places; yet it is wonderful and encouraging to see how the Lord blessed him with homes, brethren, sisters, and a loving, faithful companion, who stood by him until death. May the Lords blessings ever be with her until she is called to meet her companion where parting is no more. Brother Smith was associated with the Gospel Advocate for some years, and his labor was highly appreciated by it. He was a great admirer of our beloved brother, David Lipscomb, and preceded him only a few weeks to the heavenly home. Another one of the good Lords noblemen has been called.

S. F. Morrow.

Gospel Advocate, January 17, 1918, page 67.

Smith, T. J.

Brother T. J. Smith, one of Gods noble servants, has passed into that rest that awaits the people of God. Brother Smith was born on October 18, 1841. He was married to Miss Frances E. Blakey on November 19, 1867. To this union eleven children were born. Two preceded the father to the great beyond. Nine and the wife are left to mourn the death of husband and father. Brother Smith obeyed the gospel in 1868 and was a faithful Christian until death. He was an elder in the congregation at Bear Wallow and will be greatly missed. The church there has suffered a great loss. It can be truly said that he fought the fight of faith and kept the faith until the end. The funeral service was in the home, conducted by the writer, in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and brethren, where we tried to comfort the bereaved.

J. H. Hines.

Gospel Advocate, April 25, 1918, page 407.

Smith, Truman

On September 30, 1923, Brother Truman Smith answered the call of the death angel. Words are too weak to speak of the grief that was caused by his departure. We all loved him. He was happy, bright, cheerful, and pleasant in disposition; but, best of all, he was a Christian, and our little assembly at Quitman, Ark., misses his presence every Lords-day morning. He was married to Miss Maggie Ellis on July 25, 1923only two months of happy married life. Truman was strong and healthy in mind and body, only nineteen years old, and life seemed so bright and held out so many happy promises to them both. The young wife was faithful and sacrificing in her devotion and attention to him in his illness. Trumans mother died about eight months before he was called away; and while we sorrow here, we can but picture the happy meeting over there, and pray that his loved ones left behind may prepare to meet their God and join the happy family when their summons comes.

Mrs. J. D. Tant.

Gospel Advocate, November 22, 1923, page 1140.

Smith, Virginia Cliff

Sister Virginia Cliff Smith was born on October 12, 1867, and departed this life on April 25, 1921. She was married to James William Smith on January 14, 1886. She was baptized into Christ in October, 1893, under the preaching of Brother Elam. Her parents were Nathan and Martha Spencer. Two children came to bless her life, a son and a daughter, Ira B. and Ursa Ola, who were indeed idols of her affections. Ursa Ola died in childhood. Ira B. and her dear husband and companion survive to mourn the loss of a darling wife and mother. Sister Smith was a mother indeed, ever watchful for the well-being of her household, kind and considerate to those about her. Industrious to a marked degree, her life was a life of service. Even when racked with pain she still maintained that thoughtful consideration for the comfort of others. Many hearts have been warmed by her kindly ministrations and their lives blessed and bettered by her gracious influence. The passing of her life is like the closing up of a beautiful flower that had come to charm us with its beauty, and whose precious fragrance lingers still. To the bereaved hearts we say: Trust fully in Him who has promised that we shall meet again to part nevermore.

Lytton Alley.

Gospel Advocate, July 21, 1921, page 698.

Smith, W. J.

On June 15, 1914, Brother W. J. Smith, of Bonicord, Tenn., passed to his reward. Uncle Will was fifty-seven years old and the head of a family. He leaves behind him a faithful wife, three married daughters, and two boys just developing into manhood. His years were likely shortened by some injuries received several years ago when caught in a cotton gin. He was baptized at the age of sixteen; was never a member of any church, save the church of God. He lived a faithful, consistent Christian life until death called him home. His remains were interred at Millers graveyard, and we have reason to believe that he will receive that crown of life which is promised to the faithful children of God.

H. J. Sudbury.

Gospel Advocate, October 8, 1914, page 1066.

Smith, Waldon B.

As the autumn leaves fell gently in October, so did many Christians pass on to their eternal rest. Among these was Waldon B. Smith who ceased the walks of this life on October 21, 1967 at the age of 45. His death came suddenly. He had served as an elder of the Mayfair church in Huntsville, Alabama and preached there twice on the Lords day before his death.

He was a man of many talents. These were mainly devoted to his livelihood, his family, and to the church. His life was marked with simplicity, orderliness, and deep devotion to the cause of Christ. He leaves to his family and friends a rich spiritual legacy.

Funeral services were conducted at the Mayfair church building on October 23. Words of comfort were spoken by Bill Wardlaw of Mayfield, Kentucky, and Bob Anderson, local minister. His body was laid to rest in a beautiful rural cemetery near Huntsville. He is survived by is wife, Margie Hornbuckle Smith, one daughter, Walda Gwen Davis, one son, Lionel Smith, mother, and one brother.

R. J. Bonner.

Gospel Advocate, December 14, 1967, page 799.

Smith, Walter Henry

Brother Walter Henry Smith was born on September 18, 1881, and passed away on February 9, 1932. He was married, on December 24, 1905, to Miss Mary Randolph, who is the daughter of Brother Virgil Randolph, one of the pioneer gospel preachers of this country. He became a member of the church in 1918 under the preaching of C. R. Nichol and was a faithful member till the end. He reared a fine, obedient family. He was devoted to them and they loved him greatly. Sister Smith nursed him tenderly at home and at the hospital as no one else could. He is survived by a wife, four sons, three daughters, one grandchild, two brothers, two sisters, many friends and near relatives. His loss is great to us. The funeral was conducted in the church building at Winfield and his body was laid to rest in the cemetery near by. Gus Nichols, of Jasper, and the writer conducted the funeral. We are going down the valley one by one.

Chester Estes.

Gospel Advocate, April 13, 1933, page 359.

Smith, Wayne L.

Wayne L. Smith, 62, died April 3 during heart surgery in Dallas. He is survived by his wife, Betty Grisham Smith; four daughters, Rebecca Donnell, Priscilla Williams, Andrea Blakney and Maribeth Revels, and six grandchildren, all of De Queen, Ark.; a brother, Afton Smith of Seagoville, Texas; and a sister, Wanda Cantrell, of Wills Point, Texas.

Smith had preached for 18 years at the church in De Queen.

The funeral was April 5 at the De Queen church, Kenneth Free of Clarksville, Texas, and Walter Varner of Hatfield, Ark., presiding.

Gospel Advocate, August, 1989, page 31.

Smith, Wiley S.

Wiley S. Smith of Crystal River, Florida, formerly of Miami, Florida passed away on November 14, 1969 at Ocala, Florida.

H will be remembered for his work in the church in and around Miami and the south Florida area. He was instrumental in helping the churches of Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Opa Locka, Marathon and Key West to grow and support a full time preacher. He was also active in the Lords work in Ft. Payne, Alabama in early 1930. He was born in Boynton, Georgia, November 7, 1899. Was married to Vivian Faye Simpson of Chattanooga, Tenn., June 6, 1920. At the time of his death, he was an elder in Central church in Crystal River. He also served as elder at the Southwest congregation in Miami and the church in Opa Locka. He served his Lord well for fifty years. He was a loving father and husband and no one can ever take his place. He was loved by all who knew him well.

He is survived by his wife Vivian, two daughters, Mrs. Reba Jennings of Sulphur, Oklahoma and Mrs. Sue Jiminez, Miami, Florida.

Reba Smith Jennings.

Gospel Advocate, March 26, 1970, page 207.

Smith, Willard E.

Willard E. Smith, an attorney and a trustee of Freed-Hardeman College, died Dec. 26, 1986, after a long illness.

Smith was a Chester County, Tenn., native, having graduated from Chester County High School, Henderson, Tenn. He graduated from Freed-Hardeman College and Union University and received his law degree from Cumberland Law School, Lebanon, Tenn. He later was awarded the doctor of jurisprudence degree from Samford University, Birmingham, Ala., and the doctor of laws degree by F-HC.

Smith began practicing law in Henderson in 1939. His legal practice was interrupted by World War II. He was an officer in the Navy, and when discharged he was a lieutenant commander. He was a graduate of the Naval School of justice in Newport, R.I., and served as a legal specialist with the Navy during the Korean War.

After military service, he returned to his law practice. Smith served Henderson as city recorder, mayor and city attorney. He was the first general sessions judge for Chester County.

Smith taught business law at F-HC for more than 30 years. He was also legal counsel for the college in addition to serving as an advisory board member and a trustee.

He served as a deacon and taught classes at the Henderson church.

Smith is survived by his wife, Sara Galbraith, and their daughter, Mollie Bondurant Young of Henderson.

E. Claude Gardner.

Gospel Advocate, March 19, 1987, page 188.

Smith, W. S.

Brother W. S. Smith died at his home, near Pasquo, Tenn., February 15, 1899, in the sixty-eighth year of his age. He was born in Davidson County, Tenn., December 12, 1831. On February 10, 1858, he and Miss Martha Spencer, of Williamson County, were united in marriage. This union was blessed with two sons. His first wife having died, he and Miss Mary E. Neal, of Cheatham County, were united in marriage on December 9, 1866. To this latter union seven childrenfive boys and two girlswere born. The children are all living. In 1869, in South Harpeth River, he was baptized into Christ by Brother F. H. Davis. For thirty years he lived a consistent, active, consecrated member of the congregation worshiping at Old South Harpeth. During twenty or more years of that time he acted in the capacity of elder as best he understood his duty. There was no one more attentive to his duty, as he saw it, than Brother Smith. He was a man of great faith, and no one, not the most intimate friend, could influence him to deviate from the way as he saw it. The man who has convictions of his own and stands by them regardless of the consequences cannot, need not, expect to give satisfaction to the people; but thinking, Bible-reading people always admire such a course. Brother Smith has fought the fight, finished the course, gone to his reward, and his works follow him. We sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. We believe that those who sleep in Jesus God will bring with him.

W. Anderson., Jameson, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, March 23, 1899, page 190.

Smith, William

The sickle of the mystic reaper, Death, in the hands of old Father Time, will ultimately cut down and gather into their respective garners all the flowers and thistles of earths productive fields. We are forced to the above conclusion by observation and history. What day or week passes that we are not unwillingly made aware of it by the most convicting demonstrations? On December 1, 1902, Uncle William Smith was gathered to his fathers, and we have every assurance that he was garnered in that holy city which our Lord has prepared for his faithful children. William Smith was born on April 8, 1830. He and his wife obeyed the injunction of the gospel, and thereby became Christians, in 1862, since which time he has lived a most reticent and God-like life. Although no man is without his faults, I never heard anything bad said of him. His wife died in 1899, after which he made his home with his son, Louis Smith. He was always poor in this worlds goods, yet he willingly and cheerfully rendered all the assistance he could in support of primitive Christianity. He leaves five children, all of whom are married, to mourn the loss of an affectionate father. May they and his grandchildren and all of us who knew him strive to imitate his Christian character and thereby gain entrance to that holy land where we shall meet our Lords Christ and all our friends, among whom we shall no doubt find Uncle William Smith.

R. W.

Gospel Advocate, January 1, 1903, page 10.

Smith, William H.

William H. Smith, of Wilson County, Tenn., was born on October 1, 1867, and died on August 31, 1906. He had been a member of the body of Christ for about sixteen years, and worshiped with the church at Berea. He leaves a wife, four children, several brothers and sisters, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. It was my privilege to know Brother Smith for a year; and I feel that I can safely say he was a Christian, which means eternal rest. Funeral services were conducted at the home by the writer, and the remains were interred in the family burying ground.

A. S. Derryberry.

Gospel Advocate, September 13, 1906, page 591.

Smithey, Minty

Died of typhoid-flux, Aug. 14th, 1887, sister Minty Smithey, in her forty-first year.

Early in life she came into the Church of Christ, under the preaching of Bro. E. G. Sewell, and lived a devoted, constant Christian life till God, our Father, permitted her to lay her armor by and cross the last river that rolled between this life and her eternal home.

She leaves a husband, six children who are yet small, and two brothers, and many friends and relatives.

I know sister Smithy will be missed in the church, in the neighborhood, and especially will she be missed in her family, of which she was indeed one of the stays and helps, upon which her children depended. Children, remember the ways of your mother. Husband, continue faithful in the laws of Christ, and ere long you will meet wife and mother, where parting will be no more.

J. W. Hailey., Nolensville, Tenn., Oct. 10, 87.

Gospel Advocate, October 19, 1887, page 670.

Smithson, A. H.

A. H. Smithson was born May 20, 1849, and obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother Frank Davis, Sept, 28, 1872. He departed this life April 28, 1893. Brother Smithson was a son of Charles and Mary Smithson. He leaves a mother, a wife, and nine children, one sister and a host of relatives to mourn his loss. Brother Smithson had unfaltering faith in Gods word. May the comforter offered in the scriptures console them in their sad bereavement, and cause them to strive faithfully to meet the loved one in that sweet and happy home beyond the grave, is my prayer.

N. C. Derryberry., Lacea, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, June 15, 1893, page 377.

Smithson, Colonel

On February 7, 1913, our once happy home was saddened beyond expression by the almost sudden death of my dear husband, Colonel Smithson. He had been suffering almost four years with an affection of the lungs, but was so cheerful an uncomplaining that we were hopeful of his recovery and wholly unprepared to give him up. He was thirty-four years old. He was baptized into the church of Christ by Brother Lige Preston when he was twenty-three years old, and lived a devoted Christian until his death. He was faithful to attend Lords-day worship, and always did whatever he could to help the cause of Christ. He studied the Scriptures daily and sincerely believed them. Besides his wife and two darling boys, he leaves a father, mother, four brothers, three sisters, and a number of other relatives and friends, to weep for him; but we do not weep as if we did not expect to see him again. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. His life was a model for us; and if we are as true and earnest as he was, we can hope to meet him again. He was a devoted husband and father, always honored his father and mother, and was kind to all. He had a great desire to live and care for us, but he did not fear death. He was laid to rest at Iconium Cemetery, near the place where he had gone to school, taught school, and attended church services most of his life.

Lena Smithson.

Gospel Advocate, June 5, 1913, page 548.

Smithson, Colonel C.

Brother Colonel C. Smithson was born on August 18, 1878, and died on February 7, 1913. He was a member of the church of Christ for about fifteen years and was a lover of the gospel of our blessed Master. He was always satisfied to be governed in everything by what is written, believing that the Scriptures are perfect and furnish us with every good work. He is survived by a loving wife and two little children, Colonel Malcolm and Homer Clark. His life was an open book and was sublimely beautiful in its Christian simplicity. He was a kind and loving husband and father. The funeral services were conducted at Iconium Church by Brother Hardy Haley, a good friend, who was able to speak many words of comfort to the bereaved family, after which the deceased was laid to rest at the Iconium graveyard to await the resurrection morning. A large crowd of sorrowing friends gathered to pay their last tribute to this good man.

His Sister.

Gospel Advocate, May 22, 1913, page 500.

Smithson, David

David Smithson was born in Warren County, Tenn., on May 28, 1825. He was married to Catherine Smith on September 17, 1851. To their union eight children were born, six of whom survive him. Since the death of his wife, which occurred on August 11, 1899, he had made his home with his son, John the youngest child. He had been a member of the church of Christ forty-five years. He loved to go to church. Just a short time before his last illness he invited Brother Foster, of Sparta, Mo., to their home to hold a weeks meeting. As a result of this meeting twelve persons made the good confession and were baptized. He was a friend of the Gospel Advocate and dearly loved to listen to the instruction it gave, especially that of Brethren D. Lipscomb, Sewell, Larimore, and Elam. His love for his children and their devotion to him in his declining years was such as is rarely seen and beautiful to behold. He leaves two sons and four daughters and a host of grandchildren to mourn his departure. May we all ever show by our lives our appreciation for that beautiful Christian life of a godly parent who has gone to his reward.

Gospel Advocate, March 16, 1916, page 270.

Smithson, Fannie Morgan

Fannie Morgan Smithson was born Dec. 18, 1862, and obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother S. H. Stine, Oct. 31, 1882, and departed this life Nov. 22, 1890. Sister Fannie leaves a father, mother, six sisters, and one brother to mourn her loss. Sister Fannie was very mild and unassuming in disposition, It is said that she was never heard to speak evil of any one; in short, she possessed many of those noble virtues necessary to round up a true Christian character. It has been said that to know her was to love her. She was a member of the Peytonville congregation. To the sorrowing family I would say, Study Gods word as your source of comfort and consolation; conform your lives to its teaching, and when you are done with this world you will meet the loved one in that world where there is no parting.

N. C. Derryberry., Lacea, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, June 15, 1893, page 377.

Smithson, John T., Jr.

John T. Smithson Jr., 75, a gospel preacher, died June 24 in Miami.

Born in Hopkinsville, Ky., Smithson graduated from Fulton High School in Fulton. He then graduated from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., and attended George Peabody College in Nashville and George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Smithson served as minister for congregations in Cullman and Greenville, Ala.; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Paducah, Ky.; Chattanooga and Lebanon, Tenn.; Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; and Camden, Ark. He was a lectureship and gospel meeting speaker and a member of the Lions Club of Camden, Ark., where he served as president in 1988.

Smithson is survived by his wife, Osalene Robertson Smithson of Fayetteville, Tenn.; two sons, John T. III of Starkville, Miss., and David Hood of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; one sister, Dorothy Wheeler of Nashville, Tenn.; one brother, James P. Smithson of Miami; and two grandchildren.

Smithson retired from full-time ministry because of failing health in March, but continued to serve as an elder of the Maul Road Church of Christ in Camden until his death.

Gospel Advocate, October, 1991, page 39.

Smithson, Martha Morgan

Martha Morgan Smithson was born on January 29, 1879; was married to W. N. Smithson on November 8, 1905; and departed this life on January 1, 1907. She obeyed the gospel at the age of sixteen years and was baptized by Brother Campbell White. Brother Mark White spoke a few consoling words to the bereaved onesa devoted husband, a father, a mother, three sisters, one brother, and a host of relatives and friendsafter which a large procession followed the body of our sister to her last resting place, near Eagle Mills, Tenn., where she was born and reared. Though we miss our dear one, we know that our Father doeth all things well. Let us all prepare for that beautiful home and meet our loved ones there.

A. F. M.

Gospel Advocate, July 18, 1907, page 463.

Smithson, Sallie E. Boren

Mrs. Sallie E. Boren Smithson died at her home at Decherd, Tenn., on Friday, July 28, 1911, after a short illness. She was born in DeKalb County, Tenn., on June 18, 1843, and was married to Elder J. M. F. Smithson on October 11, 1868. Five children were born of this union, four of them now surviving her: J. H. C. Smithson, who died on April 28, 1870; C. B. and J. D. Smithson, of Nashville, Tenn.; G. F. and J. M. F. Smithson, of Decherd, Tenn. She was a kind and loving mother, and a true and consistent member of the church of Christ from the year 1868 to the time of her death. Funeral services were conducted by Elder J. D. Floyd from the residence on Saturday afternoon. Interment was made in Decherd Cemetery beside her husband. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.

Oscar Mason.

Gospel Advocate, August 10, 1911, page 884.

Smithwick, T. N.

T. N. Smithwick was born near Lebanon, Tenn., on March 8, 1854. On February 17, 1876, he married Miss Anna Hartsfield, at Lebanon, where he engaged in the bakery business. In May, 1893, he obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother T. B. Larimore. He was the son of a Baptist preacher and of a very pious turn of mind. He was a regular attendant at church. It was my privilege to often visit his home, and I know whereof I speak. He was a close student of the Bible. He kept a Bible in his place of business, and every spare moment he read the word of the Lord. He grew in the Christian life very rapidly. His favorite song was: Im walking by faith, not by sight. Some ten years ago he removed to Fayetteville and continued in the bakery business. His home was a favorite stopping place for the preachers. He loved the company of pure, good men. He was attentive to business and as honest as the days were long. Brother Smithwick left a widow and three children: Walter, of Tullahoma, Tenn.; Clarence, of Fayetteville, Tenn.; and Mrs. Joe Whitefield, of Rome, Tenn. About two years ago Brother Smithwick suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which he never fully recovered. He died on August 13, 1914. The funeral service was conducted by Brother C. E. Wooldridge, at Fayetteville. We shall expect to see him in the home where changes never comes.

L. S. White.

Gospel Advocate, October 15, 1914, page 1091.

Smotherman, Sallie

Sister Sallie Smotherman died March ___, 1897. She obeyed the gospel, under the preaching of Brother Davis, in 1896. She was afflicted some time and suffered much, yet she bore it as only a Christian can, with the assurance that her afflictions would work out for her an eternal weight of glory. O, to be robed and ready! It has been but a short while since she was the picture of health; but, alas, how uncertain is life! She left a husband and one little girl to mourn their loss. May her husband live a devoted Christian life, and so train little Ollie; and, finally, may all be reunited in the home of the blessed.

J. S. Westbrooks., Link, Tenn. June 1, 1897.

Gospel Advocate, June 17, 1897, page 381.

Smothers, Mrs. M. F.

Another soldier has fallen, another Christian has gone to her reward. She was resting securely upon the promises of the gospel when she folded her hands, closed her eyes, and breathed her last. Mrs. M. F., wife of J. P. Smothers, of Bells, Tenn., was born March 30, 1845, and died July 17, 1893. She gave her heart and hand to Jesus in about 1869. Though afflicted many years, her faith never wavered, and the star of hope never grew dim. She leaves a husband, some sisters, and four children to mourn their loss. Just before she bade them farewell she requested her family to meet her in heaven. She has some sons who have never obeyed the gospel. May the last words of their mother help lead them to the cross, and assist them in being faithful until they come to the last river.

R. P. Meeks.

Gospel Advocate, December 14, 1893, page 797.

Smothers, P. L.

It is with sadness that I write of the death of Brother P. L. Smothers, which occurred at his home in Linden, Perry County, Tenn., on October 18, 1904. While he was very feeble, no one expected the end was so near. He had for many years been proprietor of the Smothers Hotel, in Linden. On the day of his death he gave orders for supplies and ate his dinner as usual, but a few minutes later the angel of death came and kissed his eyelids down to rest. Quiet and peaceful was the end. Brother Smothers was born in Greensboro, N. C., but moved from there to Maury County, Tenn.; he moved to Perry County about thirty-four years ago. He was a Confederate soldier and a highly respected man, as well as a good soldier of the cross. He was married to Mary Etta Trainham on December 29, 1870, and to them ten children were born; of these, only three survive him. Brother Smothers and wife were for many years members of the Methodist Church; but, becoming dissatisfied, they were baptized a few years ago by Brother E. A. Land. For about eight years Brother Smothers had not been able to walk, but rolled himself about in a chair. He complained as little as any one I ever saw; he was always cheerful and bore his afflictions so patiently. His suffering was great here, but it will make the rest sweeter because of trials here. 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 Smothers lacked a little of being sixty-six years of age. To the wife and children I would say: Weep not as those who have no hope. His remains were placed in the bosom of Mother Earth at Chestnut Grove to await the resurrection of the dead in Christ.

J. H. Hill., Linden, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, December 29, 1904, page 828.

Snead, Mary R.

On January 20, 1904, the angel of death visited the happy home of Joseph Snead and summoned thence the spirit of his beloved wife, Mary R. Snead. She was the daughter of W. H. and Fanny S. Sarver. Her father and mother, a heartbroken husband, four children (one a tiny infant nine weeks old), two brothers, and two sisters survive her. At a tender age she gave her heart to Jesus and was buried with her Lord in baptism, and raised up to walk in newness of life. Having thus become a member of the body of Christ, she led an exemplary Christian life, being devoted to the cause for which our Savior died and sacrificing all things for his name. She was a loving wife and a devoted mother; she was sympathetic, kind-hearted, and true. Her amiable disposition and her many Christian virtues won for her a large circle of friends, whose cares and sorrows she was ever ready to share. Several times before her death she said: I am ready for the summons. I am not afraid to die. I have lived to die, and rejoice in the Christians hope. She expressed a desire that she might have an opportunity to speak to a loved one, from whom she was then separated, to admonish him to prepare to meet death, that he might have the sweet consolation of a Christians hope. Earth has lost a rare gem; heaven has gained a jewel. Her sweet image shall ever live in our hearts, and at lastwhen we, too, shall be calledmay we be ready for the summons. May God, in his mercy and love, comfort the bereaved, heal the broken-hearted, and watch over her loved ones; and when Jesus comes to gather up his jewels, may they all be gathered home without the loss of one.

Brother., Redwater, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, February 25, 1904, page 122.

Sneed, A. B.

A. B. wife of Bro. C. E. Sneed, died at or near Waco, Texas, March 10, 1887, of what the doctor called cancer of the stomach, supposed to have been caused from a tumor on her arm.

Sister Sneed was born in 1830, and became a member of the church of Christ worshiping at Rock Spring, in Rutherford county, Tennessee in July 1854, as nearly as we can fix the date.

I have known her for several years and believe it is due her to say that she was a noble, generous, true and devoted Christian woman to the time she was called to rest. The bereft family have our sympathy and prayers.

B. C. Young., Winchester, Tenn., March 24, 1887.

Gospel Advocate, April 6, 1887, page 223.

Sneed, Fletcher D.

Fletcher D. Sneed, an elder with the congregation in Idalou, Texas, died July 6 at the age of 68. He was retired from the Lubbock Postal Service and had been attending a School of Biblical Leadership at the Sunset School of Preaching with his wife. He had a deep love for his family, the church and preaching the gospel to the lost.

The funeral was conducted July 8 at the Idalou Church of Christ. Brother Sneed is survived by his wife, Evelyn, sons, Denny and Frank, and daughters, Sara Hoover and Jane Hensley. He also is survived by six brothers, two sisters and eight grandchildren.

Gary A. Fallis., 1009 Cornell, Abilene, TX 79605.

Gospel Advocate, September 4, 1986, page 544.

Sneed, Mollie H.

Died in the Lord, on April 11, 1908, Sister Mollie H. Sneed, wife of W. H., at their home, corner Twenty-first street and Jones avenue, Nashville, Tenn. Sister Sneed leaves a husband and three childrenErnest, Elizabeth, and Annie Maryto mourn the loss of a tender and affectionate wife and mother. She came into the church early in life, and lived a devoted, Christian life. She was the daughter of Brother and Sister N. W. Carter, well-known members of the church of Christ, and all the family were members. Two of her three children also are members, and the families on both sides were Christian families. Sister Sneed was tenderly loved and respected by her neighbors, and had a large circle of friends, a very large number of whom attended her funeral to show their respect for the dead and to manifest their sympathies for the bereaved family. The husband and family have sustained a great loss in her death; but they sorrow not as those that have no hope. They have every encouragement the Christian religion can afford to strengthen and comfort and help them in bearing their great loss. They can think of her as resting safely in Jesus tender love, and realize that she will suffer no more earthly pain. And if they will remember and follow her godly life, will serve the Lord faithfully while they live, they may meet her in the home where death and sad farewells will be known and felt no more. May they be able, therefore, to comfort their hearts with this bright and glorious hope, and may it brighten their pathway through life and woo them on through paths of usefulness till they also may be called to that same happy and eternal home.

E. G. S.

Gospel Advocate, April 30, 1908, page 282.

Sneed, Thomas Henry

Thomas Henry Sneed was born in Mount Hope, Ala., June 21, 1882; died May 12, 1948. Brother Henry was married to Miss Maude McNatt, of Franklin County, a goodly number of years ago. He was the father of eight childrenfive boys and three girlsall of whom are members of the church. All of the children, save one, the oldest boy, now live near the home where they were reared. Glen, the oldest boy, lives at Oak Ridge, Tenn. Brother Henry obeyed the gospel twenty-five years ago, during a meeting held for the Mount Hope congregation by I. B. Bradley. I lived at Mount Hope for a period of seven years while his children were young. I knew him as a man in the community, as a patron of my school, and as a member of the body of Christ. He was a good citizen, a good father, a good husband, and a faithful Christian. Brother Henry had been in declining health for a number of years. He, with others of the congregation, was looking forward to the first service in the new church house, which was planned for the second Sunday in May. He swept the house and tried to have it clean for the first service. He missed that first service, and by request of his family I preached his funeral as the second service in the new house. Brother Sneed was highly esteemed by the community where he lived, as was evidenced by the large crowd at the funeral and by the floral offerings. I loved him as a friend and as a brother in the Lord, and I hope to meet him over there.

Van A. Bradley., Tuscumbia, Ala.

Gospel Advocate, July 1, 1948, page 646.

Snell, Mrs. H. T.

Mother is gone; her place is vacant and can be filled on earth no more. Notwithstanding the fact that only a few days ago I saw her laid away in her last resting place, still, each time that I visit that quiet home I am more and more impressed with the fact that we have lost one so dear to us, whose place cannot be filled. It also brings afresh to my mind the many days, weeks, months, and years of anxious watchfulness that she bestowed upon us and the many deeds of kindness which she bestowed upon ever one with whom she came in contact. It is sad to give her up; but we should not mourn as those who have no hope, because we have reason to believe that mother has gone to that sweet home of the soul which Jesus has gone to prepare, and that we will some day meet her there, to be separated no more forever. Mother was born on January 4, 1844; she was married to James T. C. McCanless on February 8, 1865. She gave herself to Christ, under the preaching of Brother E. G. Sewell, on July 26, 1867, to which cause she lived faithful and true until March 23, 1903, when the angels came to bear her spirit home. Some years after the death of my father, which took place on June 19, 1884, mother was married to Brother H. T. Snell. This union was a happy one. He and the children who administered so attentively to her wants during her sickness are, like the rest of us, left to mourn her departure.

D. B. McCanless.

Gospel Advocate, May 7, 1903, page 299.

Snyder, James S.

Jas S. Snyder, was born in Orange county, Va., Sept. 30, 1821. His parents moved to Petersburg, Ky., in 1833. He married Miss Anna Hubbel at Petersburg May 13, 1841. He made the good confession and was baptized by Bro. Wm. Pinkerton when he was about 17 years old. He moved to Chattanooga, Tenn., in 1861. The breaking out of the war and the destruction of his mill and residence by the federal soldiers, prompted him at the close of the war to move to Louisville in 1865. He took membership with the Floyd street congregation and served it as a deacon for some time. When Campbell street congregation was organized he worked and worshiped there though he never formally transferred his membership. Of late years his health has been frail. His last sickness from which he died Aug. 17, 1888, was finally pronounced cancer of the stomach.

Mr. Snyder was not a demonstrative man in any respect. He held clear cut opinions on every subject and in a quiet manner clung to them and went on in the even tenor of his way. He was successful as a business man, but the old old story of security and the credit system wrecked his fortune. While not an active participant in the war, the trend of his sympathies made Canada the safest place for him part of the time.

The opinion of both sides, of his integrity and business qualifications, is evidenced by the fact that he was the choice of both Federals and Confederates, to engineer the Bacon and Cotton Transfer near the close of the war. The swap was to be made pound for pound and he was the only man to be on the boat beside the crew. The bacon had been engaged, and he had made arrangements with Benjamin, Secretary of war of the Confederates for cottonJust before the shipment Lee surrendered. This closed the negotiations. Though his profits in the trade would have been $5,000,000, I never heard him express the least regret that the war did not last thirty days longer. He seemed to know, and insisted that his disease was fatal and in a quiet way made all arrangements he could for his death. He met the grim monster calmly and died as an infant falleth asleep in its mothers arms.

R. B. N.

Gospel Advocate, October 3, 1888, page 11.

Snyder, Wellington Wiley

Wellington Wiley Snyder, son of Washington and Lucretia (Clark) Snyder, was born November 6, 1880. On October 29, 1904, he chose for his lifetime companion Viola Brookins, and together they shared lifes joys and sorrows for nearly forty-six years. Besides the bereaved companion, he is survived by three children (Glen B. of Winchester, Ind.; Lloyd F. of Columbus, Ohio; and Helen E. Wright of near Fort Recovery, Ohio), four grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters: Marshall of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Ross of Miami, Fla.; Don of Griffin, Ga.; Mrs. Isa VanKirk and Mrs. Fannie Rabe of near Fort Recovery; and Mrs. Lucretia Carr of San Diego, Calif. His parents, four brothers, and two grandsons preceded him in death. Besides being a successful farmer, he held the office of secretary-treasurer of the Mercer County National Farm Loan Association for twenty years, retiring in January, 1942. Brother Snyder was baptized on New Years Day, 1895, and remained faithful throughout these many years. Because of his ardent desire to more firmly establish the cause of Christ in his home community, in 1943 he persuaded me to move to Fort Recovery. We remained with them three and one-half years, and truly those years are shining light in our lives. We spent many, many happy hours together. Brother Snyder was afflicted with the deadly cancer, and for over two years his suffering was indeed painful, but he bore it patiently, and never ceased to praise his good wife for her tender care. He passed away at their home in Fort Recovery on August 22, 1950. Funeral services were conducted at A. J. Kerr, assisted by Virgil Collins and the writer.

J. Grover Moss.

Gospel Advocate, October 12, 1950, page 662.

Sobel, William

William Sobel was born on March 11, 1867, in Hungary. He obeyed the gospel on February 5, 1888, being baptized by Brother Joe P. Grigg. On December 26, 1894, he was married to Lena E. Fergus, to which union seven children were born, five of whom survive him. After an illness of eight days with Spanish influenza, he died, at his home in Lavergne, Tenn., on March 18, 1919. Brother Sobel was indeed one of Gods noblemen. He was a great man, for he served faithfully; and he was not only faithful in his church work, but was a devoted husband and father, a true friend, a consecrated Christian, a useful neighbor, and a good citizen. Being a Jew, when converted to Christ, his father disowned him, and he gladly gave up all fleshly ties for Christs sake; and having accepted the Bible as his only rule of faith and practice, he clung closely to its teaching and allowed it to govern him both in his teaching and practice. Strong in faith, humble in life, bold in standing for what he thought right even if he had to stand alone, his was a great influence for good, and the church of Christ in Lavergne and the community in which he lived suffered a great loss in his death; but he leaves behind him an influence that will continue to live for good. It was always his delight to talk about the Bible and discuss its precious truths. His controlling and supreme desire was to please God. The wife and children have much to comfort them, for the Christians death is the most triumphant moment in his existence. Having passed through the fiery trials of this world, having met the responsibilities of this life faithfully, when he comes to breathe his last, he simply says farewell to the heartaches, temptations, and trials of this life and enters into that home where sad farewells are never said and sorrow and trials do not come.

M. C. Cayce.

Gospel Advocate, August 28, 1919, page 847.

Soehner, Gary Glenn

Gary Glenn Soehner, 47, died May 3 of an apparent heart attack in a hotel near the airport at the Indonesian Island of Nias, off the coast of North Sumatra. He was preparing to fly home to his wife, Linda, in Jakarta the next day. He was buried at Nias where he baptized hundreds of people and established several congregations.

Soehner was born in Key West, Fla., July 21, 1948. He was baptized into Christ in 1969, and he married Linda Aspey July 31, 1973.

He received his associates degree in 1968 from the University of Florida. Soehner began preaching in Smyer, Texas, in 1972, and graduated from the Sunset School of Preaching and Missions in 1974. He received his bachelors degree from Lubbock Christian University in 1976, and his masters degree from Abilene Christian University in 1979. Soehner and his family worked in North Sumatra and Jakarta for more than 16 years overseen by the elders of Lake Jackson Church of Christ, Lake Jackson, Texas.

Survivors include his wife and their son, Timothy, who is a student at ACU.

Medan, N. Sumatra.

Gospel Advocate December, 1996, page 42.

Soper, Allen Baker, Sr.

Allen Baker Soper, Sr., the son of James Robert and Sarah Allen Soper, was born January 28, 1866, near Arrow Rock, Mo., and died in at the family home five miles south of Slater, Mo., on November 17, 1953, at the age of eighty-seven years, nine months and twenty days. He lived his entire life in Saline County, having been actively engaged in farming until he became an invalid. He was a leader in the church and community affairs. He was a charter member of Berea Church, located southeast of Slater, and was a teacher and pillar of strength there as long as he was able to attend. He served as clerk for the Orearville school board for approximately twenty years. He was trustee of the Sappington school board from 1926 until 1949, when he resigned on account of ill-health. In 1917 he was married to Sara Anna Stafford, who survives him. To this union was born two children, Allen B., Jr., of Slater, and Mrs. Roberts Gaba, of Marshall, Mo. Also two sisters, Misses Mary Lula and Roberta Soper of Slater, and several grandchildren. He was devoted to his family, especially his wife, who nursed him during the long illness, and to his grandchildren who were a source of cheer during sickness.

Allen B. Soper, Jr.

Gospel Advocate, January 14, 1954, page 37.

Sorrell, Edward S.

We sadly announce the passing of E. S. Sorrell, faithful gospel preacher, and long-time friend of this writer, in Huntsville, Ala., some weeks ago.

Edward S. Sorrell was born January 9, 1903. On April 22, 1928, he was married to Bernice Patrick, who survives him. He obeyed the gospel many years ago; and with undeviating consistency worked faithfully and sacrificially in the Lords vineyard until ill health brought to an end his activities. He was a humble man, quiet and always unassuming, content to work without fanfare or publicity, but he loved the Lord with a passion, and his dedication to the principles of New Testament Christianity knew no bounds.

Brother Sorrell was active in the establishment of the Lincoln congregation in Huntsville; he and Rufus R. Clifford began the radio program which that congregation, thirty-three years later, continues to maintain; he established the church in North Wilksboro, N. C., and other places; he inspired and encouraged a number of men to preach the gospel; and his influence for good has motivated the lives of multitudes of people. He often supported himself and his family by secular work when such was necessary; but, his primary interest was the work of the Lord; and, for the last several years he devoted all of his time thereto. He preached for the church at Warners Chapel, Winston-Salem for some time. His last local work, which embraced a period of fourteen years, was with the Randolph congregation in Huntsville, Alabama.

He loved the Lord, and his church; and he preached the truth with boldness, firmness and love. He was completely loyal to the Old Paths, and without any sympathy whatsoever for change or compromise in the kingdom of the Lord.

Survivors, in addition to his faithful, consecrated, Christian wife, include a daughter, Mrs. Louis Miller, Winston-Salem, a brother, R. M. Sorrell, New Orleans, a sister, Mrs. Zena Bridges, Huntsville, one granddaughter, and three great-grandchildren.

Final services were conducted in the Randolph building in Huntsville, by K. R. Jhin, minister, assisted by Rufus R. Clifford, and burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Guy N. Woods.

Gospel Advocate, November 11, 1971, page 718.

Sorrells, W. T.

After months of ill health Brother W. T. Sorrells died at his home near Chestnut Ridge, Tenn., on Sunday October 29, 1905. He was born on May 20, 1863, near where he has always lived and where he died. He obeyed the gospel about the year 1883. Having been born and reared within one mile of each other, I have known him all his life. He always had the name of being a good mana consecrated, devout Christian. He leaves a wife and one child and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. His wife and little daughter sorrow for him, but not without hope. Funeral services were conducted by Brother E. L. Cambron at the church at Chestnut Ridge, where he had been a teacher in the Sunday school for several years, after which his remains were laid to rest at the Harkins graveyard to await the resurrection morn. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.

J. J. Prosser.

Gospel Advocate, January 18, 1906, page 48.

Sory, Fannie D.

Fannie D. Sory, wife of our Bro. J. W. Sory, was born in 1847, born again in 1875, and fell asleep in Jesus in 1891. She was a true Christian woman, as all her acquaintances can testify. She not only read the Bible, but she searched the Scriptures daily. She had pure and undefiled religion, because she visited the fatherless and widows and kept herself unspotted from the world. A weak, frail invalid, for over six years, she rarely ever missed a meeting of the church. Her life should be a reproof to those of us whom God has blessed with good health and a sound body, and still do not attend the meetings of the saints. Though she had been troubled with a cough and was quite feeble so long, we little thought her end so near, but about the last of February she took la grippe and died as quietly and easily as one falls asleep. She leaves a husband and two children, a son and a married daughter, to mourn over her departure. They are sufficiently acquainted with the word to be cheered by the promises of God, and they weep not as others who have no hope. They can realize by faith that the wife and mother is out of suffering in the hands of the God she loved to serve, who can care for the soul through eternity. Let us imitate her noble Christian virtues, be faithful to our Father and meet her in heaven.

F. B. Srygley., Lebanon, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, April 8, 1891, page 211.

Sosebee, Mrs. George W.

Mrs. George W. Sosebee, the faithful and devoted wife of one of the elders of the Tenth and Broad Streets church of Christ in Wichita Falls, died November 29, 1951, after a brief illness. Sister Sosebee was born in Ray County, Mo., November 14, 1877. Her parents moved to Fort Worth, Texas when she was a child. She spent most of her early life there. For the past thirty years she had made her home in Wichita Falls. Sister Sosebee had a remarkable knowledge of the Scriptures and through the years had taught many classes of young people and women the word of God. For many years she taught the ladies Bible class and was admired and loved by all the women in the class. The church at Tenth and Broad feels it has suffered a keen loss but feels that a true saint of God has gone home. The writer conducted funeral services at the Tenth and Broad Streets building on December 1. In addition to Brother Sosebee, Sister Sosebee is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ray Keith, of Wichita Falls, one sister, Mrs. E. B. Pollard, Shreveport, La., and two grandchildren.

George H. Stephenson.

Gospel Advocate, January 10, 1952, page 30.

Southall, Elizabeth

Died, Dec. 30, 1893, Sister Elizabeth Southall, at her home near Hillsboro, Tenn. She was born March 8, 1814; married to Brother John Southall Jan. 1, 1842. She was buried with our Lord in baptism in 1842 or 1843, by Brother James C. Anderson, and from that time has been a member of the Leipers Fork congregation. I thank God that it was my privilege to have known our dear departed sister, for her daily walk was one of gentleness, meekness, and loving-kindness. Even when the sun has sunk to rest below the western horizon, and leaves behind its rays of bright, beautiful, gorgeous colors, so when the body of such a sweet Christian character is, in the evening of life, lowered in the grave, and the spirit takes its flight to the home above, there yet live the rays of bright smiles, good deeds, and comforting words. The influence of that gentle, loving, Christ-like spirit can never die. While she had no children of her own, she was a mother to all. And with the daughter of her husband, who is left, to whom she was a mother indeed, we deeply sympathize, as we do with the many friends and relations who are left to mourn her loss. But we sorrow not at those who have no hope, and I earnestly pray that we may all live faithful, so as to meet her with the redeemed to spend an endless eternity around the throne of God where 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.

E. B. Cayce.

Gospel Advocate, January 18, 1894, page 45.

Southern, Clara Brigham

Clara Brigham was born April 5, 1887, in Navaroo County, Texas. As a small child she moved with her family to Jones County and lived near Stamford until she was married to William F. Southern on November 10, 1907. She obeyed the gospel in 1908 and lived the rest of her life as a faithful child of God. She had not been real well for many months, and the last few months was confined to her bed, and several weeks at that time were spent in a local hospital. She departed this life on Thursday, April 18, at the age of fifty-nine years. She is survived by her husband (William F. Southern), two daughters (Mrs. Lorene Banister, of Greenacres, Wash., and Mrs. Clatie Vernon, of Walla Walla, Wash.), two sons (Earl, of Eddyville, Ore., and William, of Stillwater, Okla.), five sisters, two brothers, and seven grandchildren. The writer spoke words of comfort to the bereaved at the Thornhill Funeral Home, near Opportunity, Wash. The body was laid to rest in the little cemetery near by.

G. Henry Towell.

Gospel Advocate, May 30, 1946, page 523.

Southern, Paul

Dr. Paul Southern, 98, longtime professor at Abilene Christian University and gospel preacher died July 16.

Southern preached for more than 60 years in churches across the United States, in more than 35 nations throughout the world, and on every continent except Anarctica.

Southern began his teaching career at ACU in 1937 and served as chairman of the Bible department from 1951 until his retirement in 1970. While teaching at ACU, he preached at the Central, Woodlawn, 16th and Vine and Westgate congregations in Abilene.

After retirement from ACU, Southern taught at Columbia Christian College in Portland, Ore.; European Christian College in Vienna, Austria; Michigan Christian College in Rochester, Mich.; Macquarie School of Biblical Studies in Sydney, Australia; and South Pacific Bible College in Tauranga, New Zealand. He and his wife traveled extensively, and he also preached in the Bible Lands and in Western Europe.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret; a sister, Mary Bain; one son, Paul Jr.; one daughter, Sylvia Ann Rogers; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Mesquite, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, September, 1999, page 44.

Sowell, Ashley Bryant

Ashley Bryant Sowell, son of F. C. Sowell, of Columbia, Tenn., died in the Republic of Panama on the morning of July 10, after a short illness, only three weeks after his return from the United States, where he had spent several weeks resting. It was about two weeks before the boat bearing his body over the Caribbean Sea arrived at port in New Orleans, and funeral services were held Monday morning, July 23, at West Seventh Street Church, in Columbia, conducted by Leon C. Burns, and his body was laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery. A very large concourse of friends in every walk of life gathered to pay a last tribute of love and respect to the boy who had grown up among them. Ashley B. Sowell was born August 12, 1893, in the village of Andrews, near Columbia. He became a Christian when a youth, and was baptized by his father. He grew up in the newspaper office of the Maury Democrat, later became owner and editor of the paper. In 1933 he went to Washington as assistant to the then Secretary of Commerce, Daniel C. Roper. Three years later he was given a diplomatic post, receiving his commission as Foreign Service Office from Franklin D. Roosevelt, and served for seven years in the American Embassy in the Republic of Panama, to the time of his death. The Panamanian people greatly admired him, and said he and President Roosevelt had done more to promote good relations among the people than any other men had ever done. The embassy said he was the most beloved member of the staff. He was a lover of mankind, and often said with the late Will Rogers that he had never seen a man he did not like. He walked with kings, but never lost the common touch. He had a gentle nature, a brilliant intellect, a kindly and forgiving spirit, and he always saw the good in man and was tolerant and a friend to all. He is survived by his wife, one daughter (Jane Douglas), his aged father (F. C Sowell), one brother, and six sisters. He was one of the trustees of the West Seventh Street Church, but worshiped with the small band of Christians meeting in the Canal Zone while he lived there, and was interested in their prospects for further growth and development.

Ione E. Sowell.

Gospel Advocate, August 23, 1945, page 455.

Sowell, Ione Evans

On the afternoon of April 23, Ione Evans Sowell walked through the valley of the shadow of death; but she feared no evil, for his rod and his staff did comfort her. She was the first of eight children born to F. C. and Mary Evans Sowell. She was so carefully taught by her parents and brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord that at the age of nine years, while riding with her father to his preaching appointment, she introduced that all-important discussion of, What must I do to be saved? That same day she obeyed the gospel, and was a faithful Christian until the day of her death. Having a keen intellect, she was throughout life a diligent student of Gods word. Having a deep sense of her responsibility, she devoted her life to carrying out the principles of right living which she found written in the Book. By example and by direct teaching she endeavored daily to follow the command to go, teach. Early in life she became self-supporting. She made a success of every task she undertook. Businessmen highly respected her efficiency as manager of the bond department of a bank for a number of years. Her advice was widely sought during the years she maintained a private office as a business consultant. Although she was a remarkable clever business woman, yet she was a homemaker. After her mothers passing in 1934, she made a home for her father in Columbia, Tenn. It could truthfully be said of her: She looked well to the ways of her household, and ate not the bread of idleness. Her influence for good was widely spread through the medium of teaching. As a Bible teacher, she was dearly beloved by the many women and young people who sat at her feet and who had been helped by her wise counsel. She inspired many to devote their lives to greater usefulness in the Masters vineyard. Her convictions were strong and she was courageous in her stand for the truth. She stretched out her hand to the poor; yea, she reached forth her hand to the needy. At her funeral service at the West Seventh Street Church, in Columbia, Tenn., her beloved nephew, Earle H. West, drew a beautiful lesson from her life of service to others. For the last three years of her life she had been a semi-invalid, having suffered an attack of coronary thrombosis in March, 1946. From her bed she continued her busy, useful life; and as physical strength would permit, she carried on her hobby of growing beautiful flowers. Early in 1949 she seemed to realize that the sands in her hourglass were running low, so with her usual good business sense she finished necessary details relative to setting her house in order. As the day of the final summons drew near, she often stated that she was ready and eager to meet her Pilot face to face. Her busy life and physical suffering came to an end quietly and easily as her nurse expressed it: Only a flicker, and all was over. All was over so far as earthly things are concerned, but what a beginning it was for Ione Evans Sowell: the beginning of an eternity of life and joy with her beloved Savior and Lord. She had heard the Well done, good and faithful servant, and was at rest. Her father, five sisters, and one brother have suffered a loss in her going, but they grieve not as those who have no hope. May thy will be done, O Father. Even as our Savior prayed: In all things may thy will, not ours, be done.

Irene Sowell Foy., Sister.

Gospel Advocate, July 14, 1949, page 446.

Sowell, Jennie R.

Jennie R. Sowell was the second daughter of Dr. L. C. and Jane S. Chisholm, and was born on January 15, 1860, in Tuscumbia, Ala. She obeyed the gospel while at school under the teaching of T. Fanning, at the age of fourteen years. At the age of twenty-four years she was married to T. W. Sowell, of Maury County, Tenn. She died near Columbia, on January 18, 1899. She was the mother of seven children, two of whom preceded her to the spirit land. Ere she reached her teens, she had so mastered her disposition as to be pointed to by her teachers as the model in all the school of a meek and quiet spirit. This was no small meed of praise, coming as it did from Mrs. T. Fanning, her teacher. After obeying the gospel, her victory over human frailty grew stronger, day by day, into the lovely state of Christian womanhood. Sister Sowell was an affectionate and obedient wife; a devoted, loving mother; a kind, considerate neighbor; and an example of patience, devotion, and industry worthy of the cause of the Master, whom she so faithfully served. Being human, she doubtless had minor faults; but we leave it for those who discovered them to point them out: we cannot. But her work on earth is done. She leaves behind a blighted home, a kind husband bowed in grief and sorrow, and five little motherless children, whose loss can never be told, to struggle through this sin-cursed world to the great beyond. But we thank our Father in heaven for the consoling words: 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. (Rev. 14:13.)

Father.

Gospel Advocate, March 23, 1899, page 190.

Sowell, Mary Evans

Mrs. Mary Evans Sowell, wife of the venerable minister, F. C. Sowell, Columbia, Tenn., passed away recently. The following extracts are from the Maury Democrat, of which her son, A. B. Sowell, is editor:

Mrs. Sowell closed her lifes work Sunday, November 19, early in the morning on the first day of the week, as she doubtless would have chosen for her journey to the spiritual realm of the Father, whom she so faithfully followed throughout a long, useful, and righteous life.

Mrs. Sowell was a daughter of the late Daniel and Emily Darden Johnson Evans, her father having been a Virginian, whose family came from Wales. He settled in Hickman County, where Mrs. Sowell was born on February 22, 1862. On June 18, 1884, she was married to F. C. Sowell, then a young minister, who has served his church faithfully for more than half a century. She would have been seventy-two years of age her next birthday, and the couple would have observed their golden wedding anniversary next June. Eight children were born to the union, and her passing is the first sorrow in the immediate family. Besides her husband, she is survived by six daughters (Misses Ione, Carrie, and Louise Sowell and Mrs. H. S. Pogue, Columbia; Mrs. Earl H. West. Henderson; and Mrs. Seth Leeper, Chattanooga), also two sons (A. B. Sowell, editor of the Maury Democrat, Columbia, and F. S. Sowell, Jr., of radio station WLAC, Nashville), and one sister (Mrs. Helen Harrington, Fresno, Calif.).

She was a woman of culture and refinement, modest, and self-effacing. Love for her family was boundless, but it was not a selfish love. Her lifes ambition was for the happiness of her children, in whom she sought to mold Christian characters.

Funeral services were conducted from the Seventh Street church of Christ, Monday afternoon, by Elders B. F. Harding, N. B. Hardeman, and S. P. Pittman. (Picture included)

Gospel Advocate, December 14, 1933, page 1199.

Sowell, Sarah Josephine

Sarah Josephine (Darnell) Sowell was born on November 19, 1853; died on November 14, 1921. William I. Sowell was born on April 30, 1851; died November 26, 1921. They were married on November 19, 1873. Ten childrenfive boys and five girlswere born to them, nine of whom survive them. They were a comfort and a blessing to them in their last years. Rarely ever a mother had more love and tender care bestowed upon her by her faithful daughters than this dear mother through her long illness. William and Josie Sowell were good Christians, yet they made many mistakes. They loved to meet with the saints on the first day of the week to worship God. Their faith grew stronger in the religion of Christ as they began to go down on the shady side of life, when the silver cord would soon be broken. They loved the cause of Christ, and were not only anxious for their children to come into the church, but were also interested in the salvation of other souls. Josie was a great woman in many respects. She was a chaste keeper at home, and wanted to remain in the sphere where God had placed woman, and where her greatest power for good is felt. Josie was retiring and modest in dress and deportment. She tried to bring up her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. To-day they rise up and call her blessed. The poor love her memory, for she was their friend. Her magnetic power in the home bound the family together with a strong cord of love. Her industrious, economic, honest life, coupled with her faith in her God, was the bulwark of her husband and children. The heart of her husband safely trusted in her. She had been his stay for forty-eight years, and in a pathetic tone he was heard to say: If anybody has gone to heaven, she has. And when she was gone, it was hard for him to find a resting place. Only twelve sad, lonely days he remained here without her, when he was suddenly called to join her in the spirit land with our youngest brother, whose young and useful life but a short time before had been cut off by death. As William and Josie traveled the pathway of life together, many times the shadows were deep, as they are with all who try to live right in this sin-cursed world; but she, like a guiding star, tried to lead her dear ones into the marvelous light of our blessed Savior. Their labors in the Lord were not in vain; and they rest from the, and their works do follow them.

Fannie Sowell Scobey.

Gospel Advocate, March 9, 1922, page 233.

Sowell, Virgie Wright

Virgie Wright Sowell was born on November 24, 1877, and died on May 7, 1904, having lived almost twenty-seven years in this world of sorrow, sickness, and death. She was married, to Wallace T. Sowell, on December 24, 1895; and from that time till her death they were a happy couple. Her husband and four precious children survive her. It is with a feeling of deep sorrow and sadness that we have to give her up. She was baptized, nearly six years ago, by our lamented brother, J. E. B. Ridley, and proved herself to be an earnest, faithful, devout follower of the meek and lowly Savior. She was ever ready to minister to the sick and to sympathize with the afflicted and distressed of earth; indeed, one of the last acts of her useful and busy life, while in health, was paying the last tribute of respect to an esteemed friend and neighbor and doing what she could for the comfort of the bereaved. She was true in every relation of life. A more devoted mother, a more affectionate wife, a more dutiful child, a kinder-hearted sister, or a truer friend would be hard to find. She had high and exalted ideas of life and tried to live above the vain and frivolous things of this world. Her death was, indeed, a loss to her husband, who will miss her godly influence and who feels his responsibility more than doubled, and by the dear little ones so early deprived of a mothers holy influence; but we hope it is her gainheaven, with all its bliss and glory. She loved the word of God and studied it to much profit; and often of evenings, when she was busy, she would request her husband to read to her while she worked. She loved to work with her own hands, that she might have to give to the needy. It was her great desire to bring up her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; and among her last words in her delirium, she was urging her husband and children to get ready to go to church. It was always with so much pleasure and delight that she attended the Lords-day meetings and took her part in the divine service, worshiping God in spirit and in truth. While it is with much regret we bid a final farewell, so far as this earth is concerned, to one so much beloved and so useful, yet we are assured that she will have a better home by far than thisa home of perfect bliss, unfading beauty, and eternal happiness with Gods reunited family around his throne. How sweet to have this Christian hope! And may it soothe and sustain our dear brother in this, the darkest hour of his life, and help him to look beyond the trials of this life to that glorious day of reunion.

F. C. Sowell., Columbia, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, June 2, 1904, page 346.

Sowell, Wallace T.

On August 12, 1921, Wallace T. Sowell bade farewell to this world and went into the great beyond. He was born on November 21, 1863, and, therefore, lived upon this earth fifty-seven years, eight months, and thirteen days. He was first married to Miss Virginia Wright, and to this union were born four childrenthree daughters, Vera, Ruth, and Virginia, and one son, Wallace Wright Sowell. These are all members of the church of Christ. Eight years after the death of his first wife he was married to Miss Frances Farrar, who survives him. Wallace T. Sowell was the youngest surviving son of the late Col. William James and Emily Jane Sowell, and is survived by the following brothers and sisters: William I., T. Wilburn, and Felix C. Sowell, and Mrs. Fannie Scobey and Mrs. Emma Hammond. He became a member of the body of Christ early in life, and was a faithful and true servant of the Lord to the end of his life. He had a general information of the word of God, and his delight was in conversing on Bible topics. He was always ready and willing to have a part in church work, and although not a public speaker, he would read a chapter, lead in prayer, or give thanks at the Lords table.

F. C. Sowell.

Gospel Advocate, December 8, 1921, page 1206.

Spain, Nellie Bruce

Nellie Bruce Spain was born to J. B. and Mollie Travis Owen on August 31, 1875. She took her departure from this earth on June 16, 1946. She married J. P. Spain, who survives her, in 1907. As a young girl she became a Christian under the preaching of E. C. L. Denton. Sister Spain was modest and humble in life, patient through sickness and suffering, and resigned in death. She loved the Bible and the church, and was happiest when by her services she was making others happy. May Gods blessings be upon Brother Spain and the other loved ones. Funeral services were conducted at the church at Yorkville, Tenn., her home, by the writer.

Fred W. Chunn.

Gospel Advocate, August 1, 1946, page 734.