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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Toon, Susie M.

Susie M. Toon was born in Williamson county, Tenn., March 16, 1846, and died at her fathers home in Fayetteville, Tenn., July 25, 1891. Susie will be remembered as the blind sister at Fayetteville. From her girlhood she had suffered with partial blindness, which deprived her of many privileges and pleasures, yet she enjoyed some things to a great extent. She was baptized into Christ about twenty-five years ago by Bro. C. R. Darnell and truly her delight was in the service of the Lord. A true friend of the Bible and familiar with its teachings, a regular attendant at church, enjoyed preaching if it accorded with the Bible, otherwise it had no charms for her. She loved the Advocate and anxiously watched its coming as a true friend, and derived as much pleasure from its unflinching defense of primitive Christianity as any one, I dare say. Her aged father was her constant companion, and her care and devotion to him were all that a loyal daughter could bestow. Surely a golden bowl has been broken.

T. C. Little.

Gospel Advocate, September 9, 1891, page 575.

Tosh, Candis

It is with sadness of heart that I write the obituary of my grandmother, Mrs. Candis Tosh, who died June 26, 1896. She was born Dec. 28, 1809, and has been a devoted member of the church of Christ for a number of years. She lived a circumspect and Christian life from the day that she obeyed the gospel till her blessed Redeemer bade the spirit quit the prison house of mortality and join that countless throng of the redeemed. Thus purified by a Christian life, fortified by the word, washed in the blood of the Lamb, supported by the hope of the promises, and ripe for eternity, she tranquilly goes to sleep in Jesus. She was a great sufferer for nine months before her death, but she bore it with unwavering fortitude. She leaves nine children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss; but we mourn not, as those who have no hope, for our loss is her eternal gain. May Gods blessings rest on us, and help us to live so that we may be prepared to meet her in a world that shall never end.

Gospel Advocate, August 27, 1896, page 556.

Tosh, E. C.

Sister E. C., wife of Brother J. M. Tosh, died at her home, near Gibson Station, Gibson county, Tenn., Nov. 18, 1893. Sister Tosh was born Nov. 8, 1835, hence she was 58 years and 20 days old at her death. She was married to Brother Tosh Jan. 10, 1871, and obeyed the gospel September, 1872. A laborer in Christs vineyard for twenty-one years; but oh how short the time to labor for him who loved us, and died to redeem us! This is the second time death has visited Brother Toshs family and claimed his bosom companion. And now may the God of comfort console him in this sore trial, and help him to look away from temporal to eternal things, is my prayer. On Sunday, Nov. 19, we had a short service at Concord church, after which we committed the remains of Sister Tosh to its mother earth. May God help us all to be faithful.

J. L. Holland.

Gospel Advocate, December 14, 1893, page 797.

Tosh, Martha Eskew

Sister Martha Eskew Tosh was born on August 24, 1846; died at Cedar Grove, Tenn., on April 25, 1911. She was married to Hardy Tosh on November 30, 1873 by whom she had one child (Mrs. John Shackelford). She obeyed the gospel in 1873, and from then until her death she never wavered in her devotion to Christ. She lived as nearly a faultless, Christian life as any one I ever knew. She was full of charity and always ready to help the poor and needy. There was no selfishness in her. She was gentle, loving, kind, full of faith and hope. She will be greatly missed in the home and in the community on account of the sweet influence of the pure life she lived. We rejoice that her gentle spirit, freed from pain and suffering, has gone where there will be no more sorrow or pain, but joy and peace and rest; and we pray that the grieved ones may consecrate their lives more earnestly to the Masters cause. Let us all fondly cherish sweet memories of her life and so live as to be united with her and all the redeemed in the sweet by and by. Funeral services were conducted by Brother J. H. Oguinn at the Christian Chapel cemetery.

(Mrs.) Ella Williams.

Gospel Advocate, June 29, 1911, page 714.

Tosh, Minnie

Sister Minnie Tosh, wife of Brother W. G. Tosh, was born on September 21, 1877, and departed this life on January 31, 1913. She was baptized into Christ in August, 1895, and lived a Christian life till her death. She leaves a husband and daughter, together with many friends and relatives, to mourn their loss. Her delight was in the gospel. She loved her Savior and loved to hear the gospel preached. In her death earth has lost a loyal worker. Yet we sorrow not for her as those that have no hope. She had that sweet assurance of a blessed home in heaven, where sorrows are unknown and sad farewells are never spoken. Friends and bereaved ones, live and so act as to meet your beloved in that eternal home on high, for the Lord himself shall descent from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and the dead in Christ shall rise. She has left a vacancy that never can be filled, yet our loss is her eternal gain. She can no more return to us, but we can go to her, for we have that precious promise that if we live faithful we shall meet her where the voice of the weeping shall be heard no more. Sister Tosh had been afflicted for over two years, but she bore her sufferings patiently, humbly committing herself to Him who said: I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.

Hazel G. Wilson., Yuma, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, July 3, 1913, page 647.

Tosh, Nancy

Aunt Nancy Tosh was born on July 21, 1831; died on February 17, 1910. She had been a member of the church of Christ at Roan Creek, Carroll County, Tenn., for more than half a century. She was a woman of few words, but of many faithful deeds to others. For many years she read the Gospel Advocate through without stopping. Her honesty, truthfulness, and industry were manifest in her everyday life. I lived with her from the tender age of seven years. Her two brothers and four sisters are gone on before. Services by C. C. Brown at our home. The remains were laid to rest in Lake City, Fla. This data was sent me relative to the death of Aunt Nancy Tosh (as she was familiarly called by all who knew her) by Sister J. O. Barnes, of Lake City. Aunt Nancy impressed me as a Christian woman who possessed a deeply implanted desire to attend strictly to her own business. To know her was to love her. A number of her last years were spent under the hospitable roof of Brother J. O. Barnes, who married her niece, Miss Mollie Roark, of Hollow Rock Junction, Tenn., several years ago. Since their happy union two of Sister Barnes aunts have resided with them till death claimed their bodies and, no doubt, paradise their spirits. Brother Barnes and wife were as kind and gentle to these aged veterans as we ought to be to infants. They seemed to never tire administering to their varied wants, day or night, till they fell asleep sweetly in Christ. I am a witness to the fact that the home of Brother Barnes was a dear place from which to leave this earth and go to heaven. It is truly a spiritual oasis even for the preacher in this sandy desert (Florida), worn and weary to stop a while and be entertained without money and without price, and go on his journey refreshed and strengthened for the further struggles of this life. By this time I am sure that Brother Barnes and his faithful consort have learned to rejoice that dear Aunt Nancy has been honorably discharged from further service in the Lords army down here, to spend eternity in the Soldiers Home on the other shore. May God abundantly bless them both for their untiring labors of love in the Masters vineyard.

M. H. Northcross., Winter Haven, Fla.

Gospel Advocate, June 16, 1910, page 723.

Tosh, Sarah

Aunt Sarah Tosh was born on December 17, 1836, near Clarksburg, Tenn.; obeyed the gospel fifty years ago, under the preaching of R. B. Trimble, at Roans Creek, and died at Lake City, Fla., on February 26, 1906, at the home of Brother and Sister J. O. Barnes. Sister Barnes is a niece whom she had helped to raise. She was never married. Her life was a book of noble deeds. For several years she and an older sister were left to care for an aged mother that was blind. They also took three orphan children into their home to raisetwo nephews and one niece. She always enjoyed meeting on the Lords day. She had been sick for more than a year. She lived in Tennessee until last November, when she and her sister went to Lake City to live with their niece, who married and went there a few months before. She leaves one sister and a host of other relatives to mourn her death. It is sad indeed to give her up, but let us be consoled with the thought that she died with the hope of a life beyond. Funeral services were conducted by Brother Slaughter at the home of Brother and Sister Barnes, after which she was laid to rest in the Lake City Cemetery. Relatives and friends in Tennessee will ever have a warm place in their hearts for the good people of Lake City who ministered to her wants during her sickness and death.

J. A. Joyner.

Gospel Advocate, April 26, 1906, page 268.

Totty, Gene Wilford Davis

Gene Wilford Davis Totty was born on May 15, 1828, in Hickman County, Tenn., and died on February 25, 1908. He was baptized by Brother M. L. Williams, in Tottys Bend, in 1860. He died of heart failure, and passed away as gently as a baby going to sleep. Best of all, he died in the Lord; he has ceased from his labor, and his works do follow him. Brother Totty was married to Sister M. Reed in 1850, and three children were born to themMay Francis, Elizabeth, and James D. Totty, who preceded him just a few days. He was married to Sister Rebecca Harbin in 1870. On the day he died Brother Totty said he was ready and willing to go when the Lord should call for him. What a consolation it is to die in the Lord! He will be missed here by his many friends and relatives; but when the roll is called up yonder, we rejoice in the hope that he will not be missed up there. His friends and loved ones can rejoice that he now sleeps in Jesus, while his body remains at rest in the church cemetery at Tottys Bend.

Gospel Advocate, June 11, 1908, page 378.

Totty, J. A.

Brother J. A. Totty was born on November 11, 1856, and died, at his home, in Hickman County, Tenn., on January 4, 1904. He had lived in the neighborhood where he died, all his life. On November 30, 1881, he was married to Miss Mary Lee Maddux, a Christian young lady of his neighborhood. But this union was of short duration; on August 17, 1882, she was called away from him by death, and he was left alone to battle through life. He never married again. On July 28, 1892, Brother Totty obeyed the gospel and was baptized into Christ by Brother James H. Morton, and lived trusting in Jesus as his personal Redeemer. We trust he has entered that rest that remains for the people of God. In the death of Brother Totty, the church has lost a worthy member and the community has lost a good citizen. He was a good, kind, accommodating man, always ready to help those in need. He leaves an aged mother, three brothers, three sisters, and many other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. May the Lord help us all to live close to him, so that we may be ready when the summons shall come for us to go.

D. L. Martin., Tottys, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, June 9, 1904, page 362.

Totty, J. D.

Brother J. D. Totty was born in 1856, and died on January 30, 1908. He leaves a wife and one child (Fannie), who is now six years old, to mourn his death. How hard it is to silence the grief, by words of one who has lost her companion! But what a glorious thought! If she will live faithful and true and raise little Fannie in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, she will meet Jim again. Dear Alice, weep not for him, and wish not that you might have him back again. Instead of weeping, look up with eyes of faith to your Heavenly Father, who always does things right. Brother Totty obeyed the gospel at the greatest religious discussion ever held in Hickman County, Tenn.the Ratliff Bridges debate, at old Dunlap Church. He was buried in baptism, with fifty others, by Brother J. H. Morton. Truly a good man has gone. He leaves behind him an influence for good. He was truthful, just, and honest. Sister Totty has the sympathy and prayers of all Dunlap.

Gospel Advocate, April 9, 1908, page 236.

Totty, John

On December 19, 1842, the spirit of Brother John Totty, clothed in flesh, first saw the light of day on this mundane sphere. In wondrous beauty he saw lifes unfolding flowers in the springtime of youth, met the sunshine and shadows of its summer as a man, ripened with the experience of years as its autumn passed, and ere his love and affection for his fellowman had grown less, and ere he should feel the chilling blast of another winter in his earthly home, on September 17, 1908, his spirit was called to the sun-bright clime of that land where life is unmeasured by time and space. A member of the church of God for long years, his family and friends sorrow not as others who have no hope, however sad the earthly separation.

Gospel Advocate, April 1, 1909, page 406.

Totty, Mae Johnson

On Friday, October 17, 1930, at her home in Glasgow, Ky., the Christian life of Sister Mae Johnson Totty came to its earthly end and her gentle spirit went on to her Savior, whom she loved so dearly. Mrs. Totty was everything that a Christian woman should berefined, educated, kind, of remarkable ability, and with a heart filled with love for the cause of the Master. She was willing to work, and was such an efficient church worker that she will be greatly missed. For years she successfully taught in the schools of her native county. On March 27, 1921, she was married to Prof. W. M. Totty, Superintendent of Schools of Barren County. She is survived by her husband; her father, George W. Johnson; three brothersClaude, Harry, and T. T. Johnson; and four sistersMrs. H. W. Jolly, Mrs. George Disher, Mrs. Garnet Vance, and Miss Hazel Johnson. Early in life she became a member of the one body. Mrs. Totty was forty-six years of age. That seems short to those who loved her so much; but we have faith that our loss is her eternal gain. She died in the triumph of a living faith, and we have every reason to hope that she is safe in the arms of Jesus. Our congregation has lost a valuable member, but her influence of good will be felt for years to come. Words are inadequate to pay a just tribute to the beautiful life she lived. She has gone, but somewhere beyond the sunsets radiant glow we are confident that she has abiding happiness. Funeral services were conducted by Brethren Allen Phy, Willis H. Allen, and J. W. Shepherd. Burial was in the Glasgow cemetery.

Mrs. Allen Phy.

Gospel Advocate, November 20, 1930, page 1129.

Totty, Susanna

It becomes our duty to chronicle the intelligence of the sad affliction which has come upon our Brother L. P. Totty, of Tottys Bend, Tenn., in the death of his wife, oldest son, and only daughter, who fell victims of that dreaded disease, typhoid fever, and were taken in a very short succession of time. We have never passed through a sadder experience than when we were called to the home of Brother Totty, on Dec. 20, 1894, to attend the funeral of our beloved Sister Totty. The family consisted in husband and wife, aged mother, and four childrenthree sons and one daughter. Sister Totty lay silent in death. Brother James O Connor, oldest son, who was just entering into manhood, lay almost upon the brink of the dark river, little Carrie fast sinking under the influence of the dread disease, and little Willie and Lewis prostrated with the same. The hand of the Lord seems to fall more heavily sometimes upon us, and such seems to be the case with Brother Totty, and it was only his unswerving faith in God and unflinching courage that enabled him to hold up under the sore trial. Brethren, let our sympathy be extended to Brother Totty and his aged mother (who has been so kindly spared to help him care for the two dear little boys, who are the only ones of his loved family left with him), and let our prayers be that they may be sustained and comforted by the mighty hand of God, and that they may live supported continually with the blessed hope of meeting their loved ones again in that home in the sweet beyond, where there shall be no more sorrow or separation, but where every wound shall be healed, and all tears be wiped from our eyes by the loving hand of our heavenly Father. Susanna Totty was born Oct. 27, 1855, and in August, 1886, or 1887, became a member of the Church of Christ, of which she was a faithful member to the time of her death. James O. Totty was born Sept. 15, 1876, and obeyed the gospel in August, 1889, thus surrendering his young life to Christ before his good name had been tarnished with the more wicked sins common to riper years. It was the writer of these lines happy privilege to minister in his baptism, and his sad duty to minister at his funeral. He died Dec. 23, 1894. Clara Mabel Totty was born Oct. 12, 1881, and died Jan. 31, 1895. She had never obeyed the gospel, but in the innocence of her childhood we confidently hope for her redemption through Him who said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. She was an unusually good, loving, and obedient child, and, with no stains of wicked sins upon her young life, we feel assured that all is well with her. May heavens richest blessing attend the bereaved ones and all who love God here in this life, and finally may we all be gathered in that unbroken family in the house of our God.

J. A. Cunningham.

Gospel Advocate, August 29, 1895, page 555.

Totty, William Marion

William Marion Totty was born at Hays, Warren County, Ky., January 21, 1865; died at his home in Glasgow, Ky., February 15, 1936. He was the son of Samuel R. and Betty Carter Totty. Mr. Totty was married to Miss Lyda Belle Garmon in 1889, and to this union five children were born, two of whom preceded him in deathEthel Totty Holder and John Bryan Totty. The surviving children are: Miss Betty Totty, Ashland, Ky.; A. G. Totty, Smiths Grove, Ky.; and Grover Totty, Glasgow, Ky. Mrs. Totty died in September, 1901. Mr. Totty was next married to Miss Mary Elizabeth Flowers about 1904. She died in August, 1918. In March, 1922, he was married to Miss Mae Johnson, who died in October, 1930. Mr. Totty married Mrs. Ida Hawkes Gillock on November 29, 1934. She survives him. Mr. Totty was prominent as an educator from his early youth. He began his teaching career in the rural schools of his section and gradually advanced in his profession, always keeping abreast of the times in his work. He was for some time principle of the Glasgow (Ky.) High School. Later he was superintendent of Barren County (Ky.) schools, which position he held for eighteen years until his death. As an official he was diligent and efficient. Little criticism was ever heard of his official acts. All the schools of the county were closed the day of his funeral. Mr. Totty became a member of the church when he was seventeen years old, and was faithful to the Lord the rest of his life. He served for many years as an elder of the church in Glasgow. All this time he was a teacher in the Bible school, and often filled the pulpit in the absence of a regular preacher. He was always in his place at all services of the church. He was wise in counsel, efficient in service, pure in life. Long will he live in the grateful memory of his brethren in Glasgow. His funeral was conducted before a large audience at the auditorium of the church in Glasgow by Allen Phy, after which his body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Hays, Ky., his boyhood home.

Allen Phy.

Gospel Advocate, March 5, 1936, page 238.

Touchstone, James Stephens

James Stephens Touchstone, son of Stephens and Mary Hayes Touchstone, was born on December 22, 1862, and died on October 13, 1927. He obeyed the gospel at the age of thirty-three years. He was married to Lizzie Morris on September 13, 1908. To this union six children were bornfour boys and two girls. He also was the father of three children by a former marriage. Brother Touchstone was a man that loved and appreciated his family and did all he could for the comfort of his loved ones. He expressed himself to his wife as having a happy home, which was certainly true. The writer lived in the home nearly two years, and he was always patient and kind. He suffered for several months, but bore his suffering with patience and fortitude. He was not afraid to die. He had realized for many years the great importance of serving God, and he always tried to treat his fellow man as he himself wished to be treated. He will be greatly missed in the church and in the community, as well as in the home. Three of his children are members of the church of Christ. Besides his family, he leaves one brother, three half sisters, two half brothers, and many other relatives and friends, to mourn their loss. May Gods greatest blessings be upon his faithful wife and children, who so tenderly cared for him during his suffering, also his other relatives and dear friends, who did all they could for him. Brother Ad. Foster, of Hornbeak, Tenn., spoke words of comfort to the bereaved ones, after which the body was laid to rest in the Cobb Chapel cemetery.

Mrs. J. M. (Lou) Hayes.

Gospel Advocate, February 16, 1928, page 165.

Touchton, Harriette Elizabeth

Harriette Elizabeth Touchton was born in Echols County, Ga., on May 8, 1871, and died on February 17, 1906. When she was about nine years old, her parents moved to Lowndes County, Ga., in which county she remained until her death. She married Brother James Lafayette Touchton on July 6, 1896. She was baptized into Christ by Brother John Copeland, Jr., about twenty years ago. She lived a very quiet and unpretentious life, letting her deeds speak louder than her words. She being my sister in the flesh, it was my pleasure to know her from infancy. She was a meek and humble follower of Christ, attending strictly to her own business; and if she had an enemy on earth, it was never known. A more kind-hearted and true, religious woman could not be found. Her home was a home for preachers. Her death is very sad to the little band of Christians at Old Redland, Ga. She was the mother of three children. Sister Touchton had been in bad health for several years, and for several months previous to her death she had been almost an invalid. She leaves a husband, three children, an aged father and mother, four brothers, and two sisters, besides a host of friends, to mourn her death. She is gone, nevermore to be seen on earth; but God be thanked that we have a hope of meeting her in the sweet by and by if we serve God.

N. W. Copeland., Coopertown, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, July 12, 1906, page 445.

Towery, Henry M.

Brother Henry M. Towery was born on May 1, 1837, in Hamilton County, Tenn., and died on April 25, 1919, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Wilson, in Fort Smith, Ark., at the ripe age of eighty-one years, eleven months, and twenty-four days. He was married to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Shelley on May 8, 1865, to which union were born six children--four girls and two boys. Two preceded him in death. He leaves a faithful and somewhat feeble companion, three daughters, one son, several grandchildren, together with many friends to mourn their loss. Brother Towery became a member of the Baptist denomination earlier in life, but he saw the true light and obeyed the gospel about forty years ago, since which time his influence and sacrifices have been above the average for good in the church of Christ. So far as I have learned (and I have been in his home and in his surrounding community a good deal), there were few doubts of his honesty, integrity, and sincerity. He was a friend and a father to me from the first meeting. I was called to speak words of comfort to the bereaved at his burial, which took place the fourth Lords day in Aprila day which he had anticipated enjoying with the church in the all-day services in the new meetinghouse at the Prairie View (Ark.) cemetery, near their old home. A large audience attended, and their friendship and love were manifested in many ways. He will be greatly missed; but he so lived while here that, though he rests from his labors, his works will follow him.

J. H. Whisnant.

Gospel Advocate, July 10, 1919, page 666.

Townsend, James Cleveland

James Cleveland J.C. Townsend, 73, died Jan. 15 at Sunrise Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a 29-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

A native of High Springs, Fla., Townsend was a graduate of both Freed-Hardeman and Abilene Christian colleges and received his masters degree from Harding Graduate School of Religion. He taught at Southern Christian University in Montgomery, Ala., and for Georgia Christian School.

Townsend retired from the ministry in 1989 after preaching for more than 55 years at congregations in OpaLocka, McClenny, Willow Branch, Jacksonville, Miami, Bartow and Perry, Fla.; Valdosta and Chamblee, Ga.; Opp, Ala.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Orangeburg, S. C.

In 1956, Townsend and his wife helped establish the Greater Atlanta Christian School. They also worked with the Florida Bible Camp in High Springs.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lu; daughters, Nona Baker and Martha Shields; sisters, Marguerite Beach and Cleeveen Barnhard; and three grandchildren.

Oakland, Park, Fla.

Gospel Advocate, April, 1999, page 45.

Tracy, Molly St. John

Sister Molly St. John Tracy, the wife of the late W. T. Tracy, has been called into Gods presence. Brother Tracy preached for the West Hill Church, in this city, for about fifteen years. Sister Tracy was born sixty-eight years ago at Viola, Tenn.; she died in this city December 15, 1940. The writer, assisted by Paul Simon, conducted her funeral service at the West Hill Church, December 17. Her body was placed beside the body of her husband, there to rest until the end of this age. Sister Tracy left three sisters, one brother, and a host of friends.

J. C. Hollis., Pensacola, Fla.

Gospel Advocate, January 2, 1941, page 23.

Tracy, William Joshua

William Joshua Tracy, eighty-nine, died at his home in Sistersville, W. Va., at 10:30 P.M., September 15. Born August 2, 1866, in Monroe County, Ohio, near Woodsfield, he was married to Eamma Rosalie Garman of Sistersville on December 24, 1890. Sister Tracy survives him. They would have celebrated their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary on December 24 of this year. He had been a member of the church for more than seventy-five years, and at the time of his death he served as an elder in the Sistersville congregation. He also taught a mens Bible class at Sistersville for many years. Before his retirement in 1940, Brother Tracy owned and operated the Coal Valley Dairy at Pursley. He also served in the State Legislature, was a director in the Union National Bank of Sistersville, was a past president of the Tyler County Farm Bureau, and taught school in the county for seventeen years. Surviving, in addition to his widow, are the following children: Miss Ora Jane Tracy, Mrs. Victor M. Twyford, and Mrs. Paul M. Ingram of Sistersville; Mrs. Virgil E. Ruhl, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. James R. Byers, Chattanooga, Tenn.; and Mrs. W. O. Folwell, Nashville, Tenn.; a son-in-law, Earl E. Smith, of Wheeling; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Ward, of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. Rebecca Bennett, of Alhambra, Calif.; and one brother, Berkley Tracy of Columbus. He is survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Sistersville at two oclock on Saturday afternoon following his death with Lawrence Gardner and Philip Black in charge of the services. He was buried in Greenwood cemetery in Sistersville. Brother and Sister Tracy were featured in the Outstanding Christian Families series just a few weeks ago in the Gospel Advocate.

Willard Collins.

Gospel Advocate, October 27, 1955, page 977.

Trail, Alzin

Alzin Trail, 77, died Oct. 22.

He was a fill-in preacher for several congregations in the Manchester, Tenn., area. After an extended battle with heart disease, Trail spent the last weeks of his life with his son, Johnny O. Trail, who currently preaches for the Hartsville Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vonda Gay. He is survived by his wife, Odell Trail; two sons, Johnny O. Trail and Gary Trail; and three grandchildren.

Hartsville, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, January, 2006, page 41.

Trail, Sarah E.

Sister Sarah E. Trail died at the home of her son, Dr. A. J. Trail, in McMinnville, Tenn., on May 1, 1908, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. She was born in Davidson County, Tenn., on October 22, 1839, being one of seven children born to Elisha Lassiter and wife. In 1861 she was married to E. N. Trail, in DeKalb County, Tenn., and became the mother of ten children. She obeyed the gospel about 1865, being baptized by W. B. Huddlestone. For forty-three years she lived a faithful, earnest, Christian life, rearing her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. She leaves behind five boys and five girls, all grown, and all, except one son, faithful Christians. This fact alone speaks more to her credit and honor than anything I could say. This is some of the fruit of her life, rich in faith and good works. She bore about always the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, and her daily life was such as becometh holiness. In health she was industrious, filling the days with useful work, providing for her own household and helping others; in sickness she was patient and gentle, hopeful, full of faith and charity. Her life on earth was a benediction, as she passed through its shadows and sunshine, its joys and its sorrows, its pleasures and pain. Bright will be her crown in the city of God.

Albert Seitz.

Gospel Advocate, August 6, 1908, page 506.

Trammel, Eva

Mrs. Eva (Kimbrough) Trammel, wife of Walter Trammel, of Swenson, Texas, was born on December 13, 1886; was married on December 13, 1903; obeyed the gospel in August, 1914; and died on February 14, 1923. She leaves a husband and ten children (one married son) to mourn for her. She was well known and was a good woman. A large audience was present at the funeral, which was conducted by the writer in the meetinghouse at Swenson. While removing ashes from the stove, her clothing caught fire. She was thoughtful and endeavored to remove her clothing, but could not. Her husband was near the house, but did not learn of her trouble until she was seriously burned. The physician and a nurse ministered to her, but after suffering for six days death claimed her. Our hearts go out in tender sympathy to the bereaved family. They cannot call her back, but they can go to her. This should be a consoling thought. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Live the Christian life and be prepared to meet her in the better land. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

W. G. Black.

Gospel Advocate, March 8, 1923, page 240.

Trammel, J. A.

Brother J. A. (Jode) Trammel was born on May 10, 1860, in Van Zandt County, Texas. He died on November 1, 1927, at sixty-seven years of age, in Italy, Texas. This good man was known to the writer since boyhood. He was a pillar in the church of Christ in Italy. No one can take his place. In every way Brother Trammel was an exemplary man. I have never known any man who did as many deeds of charity and who said nothing whatever about it. Brother and Sister Trammel had no children, but they were loved by all young people. Besides his wonderful wife, who survives him, Brother Trammel left several brothers and other relatives. The writer wishes, when his time comes to die, that he may feel as sure of heaven as he believes Uncle Jode, as he was tenderly called, felt. He is with the redeemed. His example will never die.

Alva Lee Kelton.

Gospel Advocate, January 19, 1928, page 70.

Travers, Addie

One year ago on February 25, my beloved aunt, Miss Addie Travers, went home. She had spent her seventy-eight years in laying up treasures for that heavenly home, and I know she is happy now. Born in Virginia on April 28, 1854, she remembered distinctly many horrors of the Civil War. At the age of eighteen she went to Baltimore, Md., where she learned the milliners trade. She held several responsible positions in this work. She became a member of the church at Valdosta, Ga., under the preaching of Brother James A. Harding. Having always been eager to do the work of our Lord, this new, simple following of the New Testament fired her all the more in the cause of Christ. For many years she helped to educate boys and girls in Potter Bible College, Bowling Green, Ky., several of our fine preachers having received their education through her influence. She also arranged for and supported meetings in an effort to establish a church in every town in which she lived. She gave up her business in the early nineties and came to live with her brother, W. S. Blakemore, in Lonoke County, Ark. Through the influence of her Christian life and her earnest efforts in his behalf her bother became a Christian, and together they established the church at Blakemore, Ark., which is still active. In 1900 the Blakemore family moved to Wilmot, Ark., where they established a church which was active for twenty years. It was a source of great sorrow to Miss Travers that this church did not carry on after our family moved away in 1916. There were seven children in the Blakemore family, of which I was the oldest. Auntie lived with us and helped with our training until 1917, when she came to Little Rock to make her home. Her life has been a bright and guiding light from my very earliest childhood, and will be as long as I live. I remember as a little girl on her knee how she read to me the stories in the Gospel Advocate and told me in language that was clear to me about the good articles in the paper. She was a ceaseless worker. She suffered a paralytic stroke in 1927. She made contributions to the church here and to missionaries whom she so ardently admired and loved. How I miss her! I have the blessed knowledge that she is everlastingly happy in that home not made with hands,

Kathryn Blakemore Gladden., 2218 North Hayes, Little Rock, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, May 11, 1933, page 454.

Travis, B. F.

A brilliant star in the Church of Christ at Antioch has disappeared from our view. Brother B. F. Travis has been removed from the shores of time to the celestial citythe saints sweet home. Peacefully and quietly, in the triumphs of a living, trusting faith in Jesus, he fell asleep. He bore his sufferings with that patience and Christian resignation which are characteristic only of a devout child of God. Brother Travis was born Jan. 9, 1845, and departed this life March 21, 1894. More than twenty years before his death he gave himself to the Lord, and by the hands of Brother E. G. Sewell was baptized into Christ and the fellowship of the saints. He advanced rapidly in scriptural knowledge, and soon became one of the most prominent men in the congregation of which he was a member. He soon developed into an elder, to which service he was appointed, and in which he spent the remainder of his earth-life. He possessed many elements of greatness, especially with regard to the manner in which he performed the service of an overseer in the Lords house. Brother Travis leaves a wife and two sons whose lives of Christian purity and devotion would do honor to any man. The influences of his Christian life can be seen in his own family. The congregation of which he was an elder is perfectly free from all innovations in the worship. It is strictly a New Testament church, and in hope of meeting him in the saints sweet home in glory, we subscribe ourselves his coworkers in the Lord.

T. J. Wright, Sr., W. D. Barr., D. D. Elliiot., David Hare. Elders. C. E. Holt. Minister

Gospel Advocate, April 26, 1894, page 262.

Travis, Clarice

Again the angel of death has visited the Cowart Street congregation of the church of Christ, Chattanooga, Tenn., and removed from our midst another sweet and precious soul. Mrs. Clarice Travis, wife of Brother H. L. Travis and daughter of the late Albert L. Johnson, of McMinnville, Tenn., was born on June 30, 1889, and died on Tuesday, September 9, 1913. She was twice married. Her first husband, Joe Thurman, died very suddenly of a heart affection, in Oklahoma, on August 17, 1908, just nine months after their marriage. She was married to Hugh L. Travis, of Chattanooga, on April 13, 1910. She obeyed the gospel at the age of fourteen years. After moving with her parents to Chattanooga, about four years ago, she became identified with the Walnut Street Christian Church; but about a year and a half ago, when her husband confessed his faith in Christ at the Cowart Street Church, she also united with that congregation and became one of its most faithful members. For about three years she had been in declining health, but the attack that resulted in her death was of only a few days duration. She bore her afflictions bravely and met death calmly. She leaves a husband, four brothers, and two sisters, besides a large circle of friends, to mourn her departure. She has gone, but the sweet influence of her Christian life will ever linger with us. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at the residence, 710 East Nineteenth Street, Chattanooga, on Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends. The remains were taken to Laurel Creek, Tenn., where another service was held on Thursday afternoon. The body was then laid to rest in the Laurel Creek cemetery, there, with her father, mother, and two brothers, to await the resurrection.

Aruna Clark., East Lake, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, October 16, 1913, page 1004.

Travis, Jennie

On the morning of June 27, 1914, Aunt Jennie Travis bade farewell to the scenes of this life, and her spirit took its flight to the realms beyond. At the time of her death she was eighty-three years, four months, and sixteen days old. She obeyed the gospel at the age of fifteen years, Elder J. J. Trott baptizing her. She was ever ready to defend the truth in Christ Jesus, and lived a consecrated life. She had been a reader of the Gospel Advocate since its beginning, and her subscription was renewed a very short time before her death. For quite a while she had been sorely afflicted, but the love and patience of her children did much to alleviate her suffering. Of her it could be truthfully said, She worketh willingly with her hands, and: She openeth her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

Gospel Advocate, September 17, 1914, page 994.

Travis, John W.

J. W. Travis, who lived in Henderson, Tenn., for seventeen years, was called to the other side on February 6, 1925. Brother Travis left a wife and two childrenRoy Travis, of Jackson, Tenn., and Mrs. Annie Davidson, who still lives at the old home in Henderson. Brother Travis was born on May 28, 1852, near Yorkville, Tenn., where he resided until coming to Henderson. Every person who knew Brother John Travis spoke of him as an honest, godly character. He was always greatly interested in church matters, and was a regular attendant until just a while before he died. He was stricken with paralysis some five or six months before his death. This stroke left his health impaired until he was not able to do much more work. He was a carpenter by trade, and the best one in all the country. He did an honest days work, had every piece to fit, and was never negligent of his duty. He reared his children, instilling into them the same degree of honesty and conscientious living that characterized himself. His influence was always for good. When petty quarrels and roots of bitterness were prevalent in a community, he always steered clear of that bitterness which often is felt in communities torn by strife. He was never partisan, but one of those men who always try to strew flowers in the pathway of humanity. A great number of people attended his funeral services, thus indicating their love and appreciation for such a godly man who had passed away. All that loving hands and yearning hearts could do was done in his last sickness. I had occasion to visit him many times, and was always impressed with that care and thoughtfulness on the part of family and friends for his welfare. It was also my privilege to speak at the funeral services. May the Lord bless the children and the good, noble wife, whose health is now rather impaired.

W. Claude Hall.

Gospel Advocate, June 11, 1925, page 571.

Travis, Margaret Ann

When Sister Margaret Ann (Nisbett) Travis slipped through the door of death into another world on February 19, 1924, one of our best mothers was taken from us. She was born on December 21, 1861, near Murfreesboro, Tenn., making her sojourn here on earth continue a bit more than sixty-two years. On December 4, 1878, she was married to W. D. Travis, and no two souls ever lived more happily together than did they until death took him from her, March 20, 1909. She left three most excellent daughters and three sturdy sons to mourn their loss. These are all faithful and devoted members of the church of our Lord, and no two souls ever stood more faithfully and loyally by the cause our Lord died to establish than did Brother and Sister Travis.

It was my pleasure to be in this home for a number of years before Brother Travis died. No one could visit this home and carefully consider its order without being impressed with what religion means to a home. Sister Travis, after Brother Travis death, moved patiently and uncomplainingly along, taking continued interest in her children and the cause of Christ till death almost unexpectedly called her away. Loved ones knew she was sick, but it had not occurred to them that she was dangerously so. The evening before she died the following morning, she took an interest in listening to the reading of the evening paper with the current events reported therein. At about half past ten oclock that night she asked Mabel to read a chapter to her from the one Book she loved most. This was done, and then she fell into a deep sleep, and seemed to have rested perfectly till about seven the next morning, when angels came and took her soul to rest without disturbing her slumber. And we should be glad that it was so. Nothing is more desirable, in my judgment, than to see a faithful servant of our Lord, after living well the life our Father would have us live, go without a struggle.

There is nothing like a sweet, devoted, Christian mother. Sister Travis was all this. She was as meek and humble as a lamb. And though her physical strength, for years before her death, was not good, and she suffered much from dreadful headaches, she complained but little. She smiled through all her suffering and burden bearing and had a faith that was sublime in the God that loved her and gave his Son to die that she might live. Nothing pleased her more than to see the interest her children took in the work of he church. Indeed, they can ever keep the memory of such a mother in their hearts with pleasure. She lived well her days here on earth. She saw all of her children grown and able to take care of themselves and in the church of our Lord. May the Lord ever bless them.

S. H. Hall.

Gospel Advocate, April 3, 1924, page 321.

Travis, Mary

Sister Mary Travis came of a noble family. She was married early in life to Roy Travis, and reared one lovely child, Jaqueline, who is now Sister James Hamilton of Selmer, Tenn. She leaves four grandsons, two of whom are members of the church, four sisters, and one brother: Mrs. Robert Schuff of Eldorado, Ark.; Mrs. Hubert Wilkinson of Fayetteville, Tenn.; Mrs. Ray McClanahan, and Mrs. H. O. Forgy of Jackson, Tenn. and Kirk Barton of Bagevell, Texas. Also a sister-in-law, Sister Annie Davidson, Henderson, Tenn.

She was reared by a sainted mother who lived an exemplary Christian life before her fine daughters, whom she influenced to good Christian characters. Her mother lived to be of a ripe old age of 93.

Sister Mary was taken at the age of 70, having spent a remarkable Christian life in the capacity of helping others. She spent seventeen years as a capable dietician for Freed-Hardeman College at Henderson, Tennessee. She lived in such a way that all who knew her were delighted with her kindness and were her true and loyal friends.

She became a Christian when young, baptized by R. P. Meeks, and remained a true believer until her death in Selmer, Tenn., November 21. Her life ended very suddenly with a heart attack.

Her life has been a beautiful example of self-sacrifice and humbleness and she leaves a host of friends and loved ones. Her life was of such a type that her friends express the desire to emulate. So many good characteristics belonged to her that she always knew how to treat her friends and acquaintances with sympathy and appreciation.

Solomon described such a woman as I think she was in Proverbs 31. Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all.

I have known her for over forty years.

W. C. Hall

Gospel Advocate, January 6, 1966, page 15.

Travis, W. D.

W. D. Travis was born on September 5, 1882, and died on January 20, 1926; aged forty-three years, four months, and fifteen days. He was born into the kingdom of God at the age of sixteen, being baptized by Brother J. W. Shepherd, and lived a consistent Christian life to the close. Brother Travis was never married; and when his father and mother departed this life, he became a father to his sisters and tenderly looked after their welfare. But how could one expect anything else, when he was reared by and under the influence of a godly father and mother? This is what the influence of Christianity will do for men who are reared under its influence and who accept its principles as did Brother Travis. He is sleeping by the side of his parents in Evergreen Cemetery, at Murfreesboro, Tenn., in his native county. The writer was present and spoke words of comfort to relatives and friends.

C. E. W. Dorris.

Gospel Advocate, March 18, 1926, page 258.

Trawick, Elizabeth

Sister Elizabeth Trawick was born February 8, 1846, and died February 7, 1933, at the home of her daughter, Sister W. R. Threldkeld, Ada, Okla. She is survived by eight children, thirty-two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She lived a consistent Christian life for sixty-six years, living for the good that she could do. She was always hopeful and cheerful, and many a time has it been said of her: Isnt she good? Sixty-six years of service in His kingdom, and the race is run and she has gone home. Mighty sure, when I embark for shores beyond our view, I shall find that heaven is only folks like her.

Gospel Advocate April 27, 1933, page 408.

Trayler, Andrew J.

Andrew J. Trayler was born August 5, 1870, in Belton, Texas. He departed this life June 24 at Chillicothe, Texas. He is survived by his widow, four sons, and one daughter. One son, Chaplain Frank Trayler, of the Philippines, is a preacher. Brother Trayler obeyed the gospel at the age of twenty-three and lived a faithful Christian the rest of his life. He was unable to attend church quite a bit of the time due to illness. Brother Trayler was married to Miss Mary Elizabeth Bailey in Belton, August 5, 1894. They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last August 5. Six children were born to this uniontwo girls and four boys. One daughter, Mrs. Dawson, of Vernon, preceded him in death eleven years ago. Mrs. L. D. Robinson, of Kansas City, Mo., was with the mother at the time of her fathers death. One son in the navy, A. J. Trayler, Jr., was on his way home in the Pacific at the time of his fathers death. Two sonsEugene, of Fort Bayard, N. M., and Sherman, of Deming, N. M.were unable to attend the funeral. Brother Trayler was a friend to the needy and those who were lonely whom he knew in life. He was reared by Christian parents, and has four sisters left, two having gone before. Sister Trayler was the daughter of J. S. Bailey, who preached over west Texas in early days. He was reared a Methodist, but, after learning the truth, obeyed the gospel and began preaching around the age of twenty-five, preaching until his death, in 1908, in Alvord, Texas.

Mrs. A. J. Trayler.

Gospel Advocate, August 2, 1945, page 407.

Trayler, Frank

Frank Trayler, well-known and beloved gospel preacher for 50 years, departed this life on April 14, 1982 in Temple, Texas.

He was born in Belton, Texas, on May 7, 1913. He and Miss Evelyn Terry were united in marriage on June 27, 1936.

Brother Trayler received his B.A. degree from Abilene Christian University in 1936 and his M.A. Degree from Pepperdine Univeristy in 1967.

His preaching began in Vernon, Texas, in February of 1932. Many of his brethren recently honored him with a special celebration for his 50 years of gospel preaching. This occasion of honor was in George West, Texas, where his last local ministry was fulfilled.

Frank and Evelyn Trayler had just moved to Chilton, Texas. During the move he suffered a stroke and passed away a few days later in a hospital in Temple.

Included among the local congregations he served are: Central, Sacramento, Calif., San Pedro, Calif., and Edinburg, Texas. Thirty-two of these 50 years were spent in the Sacramento area.

Brother Trayler served 13 years as Chaplain in the U.S. Army and U. S. Air Force. He was privileged to preach on all the continents with the exception of Australia.

His dedication to the Cause of Christ included missionary labors in Germany, the Philippines and Caracas, Venezuela. There he also was a Bible Teacher in the Pan American College Bible Chair.

In addition to his wife, Evelyn, who now resides in Chilton, Texas, his immediate survivors include one son, David, also of Chilton; one daughter, Mrs. Morris (Dorcas) Yates of Visalia, Calif.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Commemorative tribute was paid by this writer in his funeral service at Connally-Compton West Chapel in Waco, Texas, on April 16, and burial was in Waco Memorial Park.

Trine Starnes., P. O. Box 602, Waco, TX 76703.

Gospel Advocate, May 20, 1982, page 311.

Trent, Albert C.

Albert C. Trent, 72, passed away Sept. 2. Funeral services were conducted at the Northeast Church of Christ, Sentinel, Okla., by J. T. Marlin and Clyde Freeman. He was buried at the Fairlawn Cemetery, Elk City, Okla.

Albert C. Trent was one of the most outstanding preachers in the use of illustrated sermons on hook-loop boards. His wife, Amy, did the art work. He was a peace-loving, uncompromising, scripture-quoting evangelist.

He served as local evangelist at Sentinel, Weatherford, Erick, Temple, Hinton, Frederick, Mangum, Hollis and Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Hale Center, Cotton Center and Shallowater, Texas.

He was the author of three books, Lessons and Sermons on the Home, Charts and Sermon Outlines, Book 1 and Charts and Sermon Outlines, Book 2. These books are still in print. He was the founder of the Sentinel Religious Book Store which he owned and operated from 1951 to 1956. He conducted about 50 funerals and 50 wedding ceremonies each year for decades.

Albert was married to Amy Lee, May 20, 1933. Amy and Albert have three children. Barry, the oldest son, owns and operates Bear Printing Company in Oklahoma City. He has done local work in Colorado, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Their daughter is Sharon Jane Waugh of Tipton. Her husband, Charlie, teaches school in Tipton and preaches at Warren, Okla. The Trents youngest son, James, Wichita Falls, Texas, has served as Education Director for the Faith Village Church more than 11 years.

The Trents have 13 grandchildren, one foster granddaughter, 11 great-grandchildren and two foster great-grandchildren. Their grandson, James Lynn Waugh, is Youth Minister at the College Church in Oklahoma City. Freddie Sigle, husband of their foster granddaughter, Brenda, preaches for the church in Bowie, Texas.

J. T. Marlin.

Gospel Advocate, November 21, 1985, page 700.

Trent, Mary

Through many years the name of Sister W. R. (Mary) Trent was closely associated with the church in Lynchburg, Va. She was the first person to be baptized after the work was established here. Through most of these years the church has had a severe struggle, and a few times services ceased to be conducted at all. Once Sister Trent saw every member move away but herself. For two extended periods the church met in her home. In the fall of 1951 she saw her husband baptized into Christ. Sister Trent longed and prayed for the day the church would have a suitable meeting place and enjoy progress. During the building campaign in 1960 and 1961 she very often said, I only pray the Lord to let me live to see the church in the new building. He did. She met with the church for twenty-two months after the building was completed. Hers was the first funeral service ever to be conducted in the new meetinghouse. The end came suddenly on Wednesday, May 22. She would have been eighty years of age on October 22. She was the oldest member of the church here and the first one to pass away while still a member of this congregation. She and Brother Trent made generous contributions to the building and its furnishings. He was doing his weekly chore of watering the shrubbery at the building when she suddenly passed away. The writer spoke words of comfort and encouragement at a service on May 24. We shall miss her, but we shall still be inspired with her memory.

Howard D. Parker.

Gospel Advocate, September 5, 1963, page 573.

Trevathan, L. E.

L. E. Trevathan was born October 25, 1863, and died July 23, 1950. His wife preceded him in death about five years ago. They were the parents of five children: Loman Trevathan of Benton, Ky.; Mrs. Walter Cleaver of Mayfield, Ky.; Mrs. Guy Gardner of Murray, Ky.; and Norman Trevathan of St. Louis. Norman died in St. Louis on January 7, 1940. Brother Trevathan was one of the great men of God. He was an elder in the church at Mayfield for more than thirty years. During his latter days he was unable to serve as an active elder, but was always in sympathy with every movement for the good of the church. He learned the art of retiring gracefully. He was a student of the Bible and very efficient teacher. He did much in establishing the cause in west Kentucky as a song leader in many mission points. His companion was equally devoted to the church. The children of this faithful man are all active in the church, giving evidence of the training they received from their father and mother. I worked with Brother Trevathan for more than twenty-five years, and I feel very keenly the loss in his passing. I conducted the funeral services in the new building in Mayfield, Ky. The large audience and the many floral offerings were evidences of the high esteem in which he and his family were held.

J. B. Hardeman.

Gospel Advocate, November 2, 1950, page 710.

Trice, Margaret H.

Very early in the morning, the first day of the week, April 18, 1954, the day the world calls Easter, my dear mother, Margaret H. Trice, passed peacefully away in San Francisco. She was a loving mother, a devoted wife and for more than fifty years a faithful and active Christian. All who knew her loved her and many messages have been received by my father from those who have been encouraged and helped by her noble life. We miss her greatly, but as she was willing and prepared to go we sorrow not, even as others who have no hope. William Green delivered an appropriate and comforting address before a large crowd of friends and loves ones. Jerry Scoggin and George Dickson assisted in scripture reading and prayer; and a group from the Seventeenth Street congregation in San Francisco sang three beautiful hymns. The floral pieces were numerous and beautiful. She was laid to rest in lovely Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Margaret Hamilton was married to William Halliday Trice May 30, 1906, and to this union the following sons were born: Bingham H., George H., James H., Andrew H., and David H., all of whom survive her. She is also survived by a brother, J. W. Hamilton, two sisters, Mrs. May Baker and Miss Catherine Hamilton, and ten grandchildren. 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 follow with them.

George H. Trice.

Gospel Advocate, May 27, 1954, page 422.

Trice, W. H.

W. H. Trice has gone. He died suddenly of a heart attack at his apartment in San Francisco December 28, 1958. He was seventy-eight, and had preached the gospel for fifty-six years. He was born May 3, 1880, in Rough and Ready, a mining town in Stewart County, Tenn. He lost his father when eight months old, and while brought up by relatives, found little opportunity for schooling. He has said that in twenty years he had about twenty months of school. Then he went to Nashville and worked his way in school, first in a West Nashville school taught by J. W. Grant and later by J. E. Acuff. He was baptized by Brother Acuff in April, 1902, and began preaching in July of the same year. For three years he was a student in the Nashville Bible College under David Lipscomb. In 1906 he was married to Margaret Hamilton. To this union five sons were bornBingham, George, James, Andrew and Davidall of whom survive. There are ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Sister Trice passed away in April, 1954. For two years, 1908-1910, Brother Trice studied under Brother Freed and Brother Hardeman in Henderson, Tenn., graduating as valedictorian. Then followed four years of preaching in Union City and three in Memphis, with many protracted meetings, debates, weddings and funerals. In 1917 Brother Trice moved to California, living in Fresno until 1924, and since that time in San Francisco. The churches in California then were few and small, and support was meager. To maintain his household Brother Trice became an agent of the New York Life Insurance Company. But he found time for preaching on Sundays and frequently in meetings. He generally worked with new or small congregation. From 1924 till 1930 he preached regularly for the one church in San Francisco. In 1927 they built in the Ingleside district the first building to be owned by our brethren in the bay area. Since 1930 he has worked with churches in Berkeley, San Leandro, Alameda, San Rafael, Livermore, and Golden Gate in San Francisco. For the last forty years Brother Trice has been widely known and loved by the churches of Northern California. The many churches which he has established, or helped through their early period of growth, remain as a permanent witness to the effectiveness of his life.

William M. Green.

Gospel Advocate, January 22, 1959, page 63.

Trigg, John Buchanan

Relatives, friends, and acquaintances were indeed shocked and made sad when the news reached here that Grandpa Trigg had died suddenly at Littlefield, Texas, to which place he had only recently moved, having for the past several years been living at Jonah, where he was in business. John Buchanan Trigg was born on January 15, 1856, at Diana, Tenn., and died on June 13, 1925, at Littlefield, Texas. On February 8, 1877, he was married to Miss Mary F. Collins, and to this union was born one daughter, Mrs. H. J. Pierce, who, with seven children and his wife, survives, and all were present at the funeral, save one granddaughter who resides at Littlefield. Grandpa obeyed the gospel thirty-six years ago and was a devout member of the church of Christ. He spent thirty-five years as a preacher of the gospel, the past twelve years being with the church at Jonah. The body was brought to Weir, Texas, and funeral services were held at the Jonah Church, conducted by Brother Thomas E. Milholland, minister of the church of Christ at Bartlett. Interment was made in the Weir cemetery. Grandpa had a wide circle of friends and was loved by all who knew him, which fact was plainly evident by the great number who were present at the funeral to pay their last respects to him. Darling grandpa, how we miss him!

Martha Pierce.

Gospel Advocate, September 24, 1925, page 930.

Trim, Elizabeth C.

Sister Mittie Trim died on February 10, 1905. She was formerly Elizabeth C. Roberson. She was born on February 25, 1848; professed faith in Christ early in life; and was married to E. H. B. Trim on December 31, 1879. To them were born one daughter and two sons. The boys only survive her. She was the daughter of Elder P. D. Roberson, one of the pioneer preachers of Eastern Arkansas. Sister Trim was truly a faithful, Christian woman. She read the Bible and good religious papers and was ever ready to defend her belief. She was a very devoted wife and mother, and the two sons will miss her very much. May the promises of God comfort them, and may his love lead them along lifes rugged road.

W. L. Ferguson.

Gospel Advocate, March 23, 1905, page 188.

Trim, Mamie Lucy

Sister Mamie Lucy Trim was born on February 17, 1881; was baptized in 1894; and died on February 27, 1903. She was the only daughter of Brother and Sister Bart. Trim, of Clarendon, Ark., and a granddaughter of Brother Pleasant (familiarly called Uncle Bunk) Robinson, deceased, one of our faithful pioneer preachers. Sister Trims life was full of the sunshine of love and good works, and many hearts are filled with sorrow because she is not longer with us. To the heartbroken father and mother and the two brothers, the loss of such a daughter and sister is inexpressible; but the Lord is with them to bless and comfort them.

T. F. Patterson., Vineyard, Ark.

Gospel Advocate, April 30, 1903, page 284.

Trimble, Mary Louise

Mary Louise Davis, daughter of Nicholas S. and Elmira Davis, was born, in Nashville, Tenn., on January 19, 1855; was married to Joseph A. Trimble on February 10, 1880; was baptized, by T. B. Larimore, in Nashville, Tenn., on December 14, 1893; and was called home, from Russellville, Ala., on September 21, 1902. Her body was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, at Nashville, Tenn., on September 23. Sister Mollie, as she was familiarly known, was respected and loved by a host of friends and loved ones; and she was worthy of all the respect, confidence, and love she ever received. She was faithful and true in all the relations of life. As a Christian, she let her light shine. She was never ashamed of the Savior she served or the religion she professed. She was perfectly prepared to go; but her loved ones, sad and lonely now, were not prepared to give her up.

T. B. Larimore.

Gospel Advocate, May 7, 1903, page 299.

Trimble, Robert Baker

Elder Robert Baker Trimble died at the residence of his son, W. N. Trimble, in Milan, Jan. 13, 1896, aged seventy-five years, less three months. Elder Trimble was rather an extraordinary man in many respects. He was a native Tennessean, and was brought up in the Presbyterian faith, but, hearing the disciples of Christ preach, while serving an apprenticeship in a tailorshop in Franklin, Tenn., he at once united with the church there. He afterwards came to West Tennessee, and opened up a tailorshop at Brownsville, also at Cageville (now Alamo), where he began preaching about forty-five years ago. He soon became an efficient minister of the gospel. He was the means of leading many thousands of precious souls to the Savior. He soon gave up his tailoring, and threw his whole soul and life into the ministry of the word.

His labors were extensive and incessant for many years. He preached in nearly every county in West and Middle Tennessee, Southern, Kentucky, and Illinois, Ohio, Mississippi, Florida, Arkansas, and Texas. He continued actively in the ministry until a few years ago, when his health gave way, so that he only preached occasionally during the last five or six years of his life. Brother R. B. Trimble was born in Davidson County, Tenn., May 7, 1821; was ordained to the ministry at Masons Grove, Madison County, Tenn., the second Lords day in March, 1855. He was married to Miss Louisa Stacy, of Giles County, Tenn., Sept. 12, 1844. This union was blessed with two children, one of whom is still living. His wife having died, he married Miss L. J. Nance, of Gibson County, Tenn., Oct. 27, 1851. By this union there were born unto him seven children, all of whom are still living. He was buried at Alamo, Tenn., Jan. 14, surrounded by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives, friends, and brethren.

E. C. L. Denton.

Gospel Advocate, March 5, 1896, page 151.

Trimm, Mamie Burney

On December 17, 1968 the spirit of Mamie Burney Trimm slipped silently away. She was sixty-nine years of age and had lived in Burnsville, Mississippi all of her life. Sister Trimm obeyed the gospel at the age of sixteen and had given fifty-two years in faithful service to her Lord. She was married to Jeff Lee Trimm on June 19, 1921. Through the influence of Brother and Sister Trimm the church exists in Burnsville, Mississippi, today. They had been good friends of the writer for more than forty years and had given him much encouragement as a gospel preacher. Many preachers are indebted to the Trimms for their hospitality and deeds of kindness. Sister Trimm had taught school in Alcorn and Tishomingo counties for thirty-nine years and had wielded a great influence for good over the students she taught. Her survivors are her husband, Jeff Trimm of Burnsville, Miss., one daughter, Naomi Bonds, Memphis, Tenn., three grandchildren, Patricia Lomenick, Jeffrey and Cecilia Bonds, one great granddaughter, Patrice Lomenick, one brother, Raymond Burney, Burnsville, Miss. Funeral services were conducted December 19, at the Burnsville church building. Sister Trimm will be greatly missed for the seat that she filled through the years will be empty. We believe our loss is her gain. The writer spoke words of comfort to the large crowd of friends.

Paul D. Murphy.

Gospel Advocate, January 9, 1969, page 29.

Tripp, Gladys Burns

On January 22, 1943, at the hour of 1:30, Sister Gladys Burns Tripp, a member of the Greenville (S.C.) Church, passed. Sister Tripp recently confessed her faith in the Lord and was baptized. She placed membership with the church from one of the denominations, but had become dissatisfied with the confession and baptism that were administered when she became a member of this denomination. Desirous of doing the will of God, she came forward to obey the Lord. She left behind a husband, four children, a mother, brothers, sisters, and a host of friends to mourn her going. The funeral services were conducted in the church of Christ place of worship at 11:30 A. M., January 24, Glenn C. Morland assisting the writer in the services.

M.K. Moody., 105 Cobb Street, Greenville, S. C.

Gospel Advocate, March 11, 1943, page 234.

Trogden, Sallie Hudson

Mrs. Sallie Hudson Trogden died of a surgical operation at a Nashville infirmary on Thursday, August 13, 1908. Her remains were taken to Walling, White County, Tenn., and interred in the family burial ground at Mount Pisgah, Elder J. D. Gunn officiating. She was an amiable lady of many strong personal characteristics, and during her life of forty-eight years was always cheerful and happy, anxious to serve others, filling those around her with that joy which seemed to pervade her entire life. She lived a life of faith and charity, loving the Lord supremely and her neighbors as herself. She died in the sublime faith of a resurrection and brighter life upon which she has now entered. She believed that whither her Lord had gone she would follow, and abide there in the mansion he has so graciously promised where she might still perform the noble uses which made her life a blessing here. Though born and reared in the Methodist Church, she later connected herself with the church of Christ, in which she died. A native of White County, she lived fifteen years in Nashville, but for the last few years had made Sparta her home. She leaves a husband (Dr. A. L. Trogden, of Sparta, Tenn.), a daughter (Mrs. L. S. Hager, of Madison, Ala.), a son (M. M. Hudson, of Spokane, Wash.), three brothers (D. W. Hudson, of Walling, Tenn.; H. C. Hudson of Rock Island, Tenn.; and Dr. R. P. Hudson, of Nashville, Tenn..), together with a host of relatives and friends, who deeply mourn her sudden and untimely departure.

H.

Gospel Advocate, September 17, 1908, page 602.

Trosper, Glenn V.

Glenn V. Trosper, one of the best known and successful prison ministers among the brotherhood, succumbed Feb. 4, 1982, at the U.C.L.A. Medical Center in Los Angeles with a severe liver ailment. He was born Feb. 9, 1932 in Gallatin, Mo. He served as prison minister with the Vinton Avenue church of Christ in Pomona, Calif., since July 1979. The Vinton Avenue building was filled for the Sunday afternoon memorial service, John Massey, minister from San Antonio, Texas, and long-time friend of Trosper, conducted the services.

The memorial service was preceded earlier with a special tribute paid by his many co-workers, Christian inmates, former inmates, a prison official and leaders of supporting congregations. In his tribute, the prison official said that in all his years as a prison officer, no religious teacher had affected the lives for good as Brother Trosper. His eyes flowed with tears as he spoke. The converts of Camp Afflerbaugh presented a tree to be planted in his honor.

One of the phenomena of Trospers success was that he was totally blind and also he had spent almost half of his 50 years in and out of prisons. In the two and one-half years as prison minister at Vinton Avenue, he taught and baptized 225 men and women.

He became a Christian in 1970 after being released from prison on parole. He married Patricia the next year and began a new life as a Christian. However his new life and freedom was soon crushed. He was arrested, even though he was cleared of the charge later, and returned to prison to serve the remainder of his parole. His faith survived with the grace of God and his loyal Christian wife. His blindness occurred during an assault of a young prisoner, in coming to his aid Glenn received stab wounds to his eyes.

Of the 225 converts, 190 have been released, and only two of them have been reinstitutionalized, which according to prison officials is unheard of. This success is attributed to the After Care Program which puts the nearest congregation to his home in touch with him when he is released. Even though he knew he had only a short time to live, he sold his home and bought a larger home and made plans for to be used as a half-way house for inmates to live to help them in adjusting to a new life of freedom. Never has one man made the impact on the Body of Christ in such a short time as he. His work will continue because he trained a staff to carry on this work. He put the Kingdom first.

Ben B. Autry., 632 Avington Ave., West Covina, Calif. 91790.

Gospel Advocate, June 17, 1982, page 378.

Trott, G. A.

On February 23, Dr. G. A. Trott was buried at his home at Munday, Texas. We are deeply saddened at the passing of this great and good man. Dr. Trott was for a number of years an editor of the Firm Foundation. He was a man of very superior mental endowment. He was highly educated and a profound student of the Bible. As a speaker and writer, he was forceful, logical, and clear. Nobody had difficulty in understanding what Brother Tott meant when he wrote or spoke. He fought many battles for the truth and was a recognized leader among the people of God. In 1913 he and Brother W. J. Rice founded the Apostolic Way, and his writing since that time has been confined largely to that journal. I was not in agreement with Dr. Trott in his teaching on the Bible-school work, but I have always loved him and esteemed him very highly as a great man, a good man, and a conscientious and devoted Christian. Brother Trott was nearing his fourscore years at his death. He had a hardy constitution, a strong and highly cultured mind, and was convincing as a writer and speaker. He leaves a wife and a large family of children. Practically all the children, I believe, are married and are living in different parts of the country. They have our sympathy and prayers in this bereavement.

Firm Foundation.

Gospel Advocate, March 20, 1930, page 280.

Troup, John Benton

John Benton Troup, born September 14, 1873, age eighty-six, departed this life November 19, 1959, at his home at Grant, Ala., after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Shade church of Christ November 22 by J. G. Whitaker and the writer. He was buried in Honey Comb Valley. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lorene Troup; one son, Woodie Troup; one brother, R. H. Troup; and three grandchildren, Julene, Elaine and Johnny Troup, all of Grant, and many nieces and nephews. Brother Troup was married to Julia Frances Wall in 1909. Brother Troups parents were Thomas Benton and Nancy Jane Stewart Troup, whose ancestors came to Honey Comb Valley from North Carolina in covered wagons. The Troups made their home there until the valley was flooded by the Guntersville Dam, at which time Brother Troup moved to Grant, Ala. Brother Troup was possessed of an alert mind and an active interest in many things to the very last. He was a musician and a song writer, some of which have been recorded. He was also an inventor. One

of the best known inventions was his solar system which attracted visitors from far and near. He was almost entirely self-educated and he was a conscientious Bible reader. He was a member of the church of Christ for almost half a century. His life and deeds endeared him to all who knew him. The sorrow of his children and relatives is softened by the Christian hope.

H. C. Geer.

Gospel Advocate, January 7, 1960, page 15.

Troup, Julia Frances Walls

Mrs. Julia Frances Walls Troup, age sixty-nine, departed this life at her residence in Grant, Ala., on Friday, July 6, at 12:30 P.M., after a brief illness. She was born February 15, 1887, and was married to John Benton Troup of Honeycomb Valley in 1909. She was a native of Gunters Mountain, the daughter of John Willis and Sarah Ann Hill Walls. The Walls were among the first settlers on the mountain. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, July 8, at the Mt. Shade church of Christ by H. C. Geer and J. G. Whitaker. Burial was in the Troup cemetery in Honeycomb Valley. She and her family lived in the valley for twenty-six years and moved back to the mountain in 1939. She is survived by her husband, John B. Troup; a daughter, Mrs. Jewell (Lorene) Troup; a son, Woodie B. Troup, Grant; three grandchildren, Julene, Elaine and Johnnie; five sisters, Mrs. J. R. Ledbetter, Redhill, Mrs. Sam Jobe, Grant, Route 1, Mrs. J. L. Clay, Rogersville, Mrs. J. E. Mardis, Birmingham, and Mrs. P. W. Stockton, Guntersville; three brothers, John, Wheeler, and McKinley Walls, all of Guntersville. TheGospel Advocate has been in the home of Sister Troup for about forty years. It was her favorite religious paper. In Grant and the surrounding communities she was respected and loved as a dedicated and godly Christian. Her enthusiasm was an inspiration to her many friends and her sudden death was a shock of grief to all. She was awake to every good work, especially that of encouraging others. She warned the wayward, lifted up the fallen, soothed the wounds of the bereaved. Young men were particularly encouraged by her. Sister Troups home was usually home for visiting preachers.

Bob Gilliam.

Gospel Advocate, September 6, 1956, page 758.

Trout, M. A.

Sister M. A. Trout died at Meaford, Ontario, Canada, on December 28, 1922, in her seventy-fifth year. She was born near Meaford. At the age of twenty-two she was married to James Trout, who predeceased her in the year 1906. The family consists of an only son, W. E. Trout, of Detroit, Mich., who is an active member of a church of Christ in that city. Sister Trout obeyed the gospel when about eighteen years of age, remaining a constant, consistent, and faithful member of the church which she loved, and its extension and upbuilding was the chief end for which she labored in life. Her removal is a distinct loss to the church at this place, but our loss is her gain. Her life work of Christian service was a beacon light in the cause of the Master and a comfort to her and those who were with her in the hour of her death. May Gods richest blessing be with all who so faithfully serve the Lord.

John Deegan.

Gospel Advocate, February 22, 1923, page 187.

Troutman, John

I wish through the Advocate to announce the very sad news of the death of Bro. John Troutman, of Tallahatchie county, Miss. Bro. Troutman was born in Berks county, Pa., in the year 1816, March 18th. Joined the church of Christ under the preaching of Bro. B. F. Manire in 1872. He has been a faithful soldier of the cross ever since. He was a member of the Jackson Grove church when he died. A short time before he died he called for money and paid his preacher some. One of the best of his church.

W. W. Cain., Coldwater, Miss., July 15, 91.

Gospel Advocate, August 5, 1891, page 491.

Troutman, Walter Eugene

Walter Eugene Troutman was born December 19, 1882. He was married to Miss Katie Williams on October 4, 1906. To this union was born one son, James Orvill, who now lives at Rosiclare, Ill. He was baptized in October, 1914. He died at the Woodman Sanitarium at Colorado Springs, August 16, and was buried at Rosiclare, August 19. He leaves his faithful wife, one son, a daughter-in-law, one granddaughter, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn his going. The writer conducted the funeral services, which were attended by many friends. Brother Troutman was one of the best men I ever knew. It was mainly through his efforts that the church was established at Rosiclare. He was a great student of Gods word, and, being blessed with a wonderful memory, he became one of the best-informed men in the Bible I ever knew. For the past three or four years he had been preaching.

L. E. Jones.

Gospel Advocate, October 18, 1934, page 1015.

Truex, Thelma Pearl

Thelma Pearl Seebold Truex was born Nov. 3, 1910, at Jefferson Town, Ky., to Nettie Bell Crossfield Seebold and George Wickliffe Seebold. She was a member of the Church of Christ, having been baptized by Jonah W. D. Skiles in the summer of 1926, near Fern Creek, Ky. She was married to Milton Eldridge Truex, a Gospel preacher, on June 22, 1931, in Louisville, Ky. To this union were born three childrenNorma Jean Truex, who was born March 24, 1932, and only lived four months; Dr. Milton Harold Truex of Reston, Va., who was born March 13, 1934, and Judith Ann Truex Carmical of Rogers, Ark., who was born June 10, 1940.

Thelma Seebold Truex died July 1 and was buried July 3 at Rogers, Ark., in Rogers Memorial Cemetery.

She was an extraordinary woman, loved by many people. She was a tower of strength in her love for the Lord and his church. She caused a great number of people to be baptized and to be restored. She and her husband were both members of the Southside Church of Christ, in Ozark, Mo. She and her husband worked together as a team in the Lords work. She typed and put out the church bulletin, did the office work, and helped with the personal work program. She taught ladies Bible classes, and spoke at ladies meetings at different congregations. She had a good knowledge of the Bible.

She and her husband Milton E. Truex celebrated their 53rd Wedding Anniversary on June 22, 1984.

Judith Carmical.

Gospel Advocate, August 16, 1984, page 503.

Truscott, Zonia

Departed this life Jan. 7, 1896, Mrs. Zonia Truscott, wife of T. I. Truscott, of Knox County, Texas. She was the youngest child of Dr. N. H. O. Polly, of Rockwall, Texas, a man of splendid oratorical powers, and the ablest pioneer Christian preacher in North Texas in the early days. Her father and mother, now aged and afflicted, still survive her. Born in 1865, she was thirty years old at her death. At thirteen years of age she obeyed the gospel, and continued faithful to the time of her death, exemplifying in her life the beauty of pure and righteous living. Her husband and four little girls mourn, with many friends, her loss. She was gifted with bright intelligence, and endowed with a sympathetic nature and rare good judgment, and possessed those charming graces of womanhood that make a character at once lovely and lovable. The memory of such a life is a precious heritage to those who have felt its influence. Tired of suffering, she was ready and willing to step from the clouded scenes of time out into the bright sunlight of eternity, to leave the tenement of clay for the spirits immortal home.

D. F. G.

Gospel Advocate, February 13, 1896, page 109.

Trussell, Walter Lewis

Walter Lewis Trussell departed this life November 1, 1971. He was born November 11, 1919, at Grenada, Miss. He became a Christian at a late age. He was baptized April 5, 1953 by J. A. Thornton at Sardis, Miss. He was truly a great and dedicated Christian. He applied himself to diligent study and in years was asked to serve the church as an elder in Batesville, Miss. He had many friends and was loved by all. God will surely reward him greatly for the support and encouragement that he always gave to young gospel preachers. In his memory, his loyal wife, Naomi, has established a scholarship fund to the Harding Graduate School of Religion so that many young preachers will be aided in their preparation to preach. We are sad at his passing because no one will be able to fill his place. He leaves his wife and one son, Freddy. His funeral services were conducted in Batesville by John Pigg and David Lipe.

John Pigg.

Gospel Advocate, January 20, 1972, page 46.

Tubb, Elizabeth Cheek

Elizabeth Cheek was born on November 8, 1843, and was married to R. W. Tubb on February 10, 1859. She became the mother of twelve children, four of whom died in infancy, and another, a daughter, Jennie Tubb, died at the age of twenty-five years. She is survived by her husband and seven children, all of whom are gown and have families. She obeyed the gospel of Christ in 1874 and lived an exemplary and beautiful Christian life on up to her death. It was my privilege to have a short acquaintance with her, and she impressed me as being a woman of high type and sterling worth of character. She was sensible, high-minded, and wholly averse to the frivolous side of life; a helpful and companionable wife, a true and devoted mother, and a neighbor and friend indeed. Her death has caused a vacancy in the community, as well as the home, that can never be filled. She will be missed so much.

George W. Farmer.

Gospel Advocate, October 1, 1914, page 1043.

Tubb, S. T.

On Lords day, March 31, 1929, Brother S. T. Tubb fell asleep in Jesus, at his home at Sykes, Tenn. He was born on September 25, 1869, and was married to Miss Elizabeth Woodson on October 3, 1895. To this union six children were born, two of whom preceded him to the grave. Brother Tubb was baptized by the writer on August 4, 1922. From that time to the day of his death he was loyal and true to the Master and a great lover of the truth. I have never known a more faithful Christian. He will be greatly missed by the little church at Sykes. Funeral services were conducted by Brother L. L. Yeagley and the writer, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Liberty, Tenn. Brother Tubb is gone from earth, but he will linger in memory while life shall last; and when life is over we hope to meet him in heaven, where partings are no more. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Allen Phy.

Gospel Advocate, April 18, 1929, page 376.

Tubbs, J. R., Sr.

Word has been received here of the passing of J. R. Tubbs, Sr., at Sparta, Tenn., Monday, August 24. He was past ninety years of age, and for more than a half century was a leading figure in the church at Sparta and in the life of that community. He served for a very long time as song leader, elder, teacher, treasurer, etc., in the church. He was prominent in business, and was at one time mayor of Sparta.

During the recent tent meeting at Sparta he fell when he tripped over his cane, arising from his chair in his home, sustaining an injury to his jaw. Although he continued to attend the meeting, the wound later became infected, and he was brought to Nashville for medical care. He was apparently recovering rapidly from the injury, when on Saturday, after a short walk about the house, he collapsed and never regained consciousness.

He is survived by his wife, five sons, and three daughters. The daughters are: Mrs. S. G. Butler, Sparta, Tenn.; Mrs. K. L. White and Mrs. Robert Bell, Dallas, Texas. The five sonsJames R., Jr., Leon, Leslie, Bailey, Claude, and a grandson, James IIIserved as active pallbearers. James Cope, of Nashville, and C. J. Garner, of Sparta, conducted the funeral services from the church at Sparta.

Gospel Advocate, September 3, 1942, page 861.

Tuck, Lemis

It was the Lords day, and amid the chiming of church bells, the gates of heaven swung softly open on their golden hinges and the spirit of Lemis Tuck was wafted in. This was the Lords doings. When he assigns the death warrant, and gives command to the angel of death, there is no earthly hand that can stay his mighty power, the infant, the juvenile, the strong young man and the aged must yield alike to him. While we realize that this is the will of God, and knowing he doeth all things well, it is so hard for us to meekly bow to his mandates and say not my will, but thine be done, O Lord. While we sorrow, it is not without hope, for her walk on earth forces us to believe that she has entered upon that fruition espoused here and that she is now at rest. Sister Tucks illness was quite short, taken Saturday morning, and at half past ten oclock Dec. 7, 1890, she quietly and peacefully passed over the river, to join the many loved ones who had gone before and were waiting and watching for her. Sister T. was the wife of Elder J. P. Tuck, (so well know in this part of the state of Kentucky.) He has been quite an active soldier of the cross for a number of years, and has done great good for the Master. Sister Tuck was born in Butler county, Ky., Feb. 14, 1838. She espoused the faith of the Christian church and

joined said church in early life and lived a consistent member until she was called from it by the Master. Bro. Tuck with his family moved to Central City, Ky., February, 1890. While Sister T. had only been among us a short time, all who knew her loved her. She was a good neighbor, always rather be wronged than to wrong, she was a kind and loving wife, a gentle and indulgent mother. She leaves a heart-broken husband and eight weeping children, all of whom, save one, (a mere child) by her godly walk have been led into the fold of Christ. In conclusion, let me say to ye weeping ones, lift up your bowed down heads, and be as ready as she who has gone, for she is waiting and watching for you on the other shore.

J. H. W., Central City, Ky.

Gospel Advocate, January 14, 1891, page 21.

Tucke, Bill

On November 14, 1907, the death angel visited the home of Brother Bill Tucke and claimed him for his victim. He was nearly fifty years of age. He and his wife were baptized on August 12, 1907, in Stones River, by the writer, and worshiped with the little band at Mount Pleasant School-house, Rutherford County, Tenn. After being baptized, he missed but few of the services. He seemed to have a good understanding of the work, and he told me that he hoped to be spared to help do much work in the church financially. He leaves a wife and one son to mourn his departure. He was a kind and loving husband and father. The services over his remains were conducted in the Baptist meetinghouse, near his home, by Brother Thomas J. Harris, of Nashville, Tenn., and me, in the presence of a large crowd of people. To the mother and son I would say: Do not weep as though you had no hope; but put your trust in God and live faithful, and the Lord will bless and save you in his kingdom.

S. W. Womack.

Gospel Advocate, May 14, 1908, page 314.

Tucker, Annie Belle

Annie Belle Tucker, 58, died Dec. 12, 1987. She was the daughter of O. W. Walker and the late Jimmie L. Sockwell Walker and was born June 6, 1929, in Rosston, Ark.

Annie was married to Charlie O. Tucker May 21, 1950, and they moved to Detroit in 1952.

Survivors include her husband, Charlie; daughter, Marsha Johnson; father, O. W. Walker of Prescott, Ark.; three sisters, Evelyn Walker of Prescott, Irene Brooks and Lela Lee of Dallas; and a grandson.

The funeral service was conducted Dec. 17 in the building of the Wyoming Church of Christ. Participating in the ceremony were Jimmy Ray Rose, Robert Jackson, Dallas Walker Jr., Carl Swanningan, the Seventh Heaven singing group, Tom Boyd, and R. Vernon Boyd.

Gospel Advocate, March, 1988, page 62.

Tucker, Daisy

Daisy Tucker was born on October 7, 1869, and died on January 16, 1923. She was married to J. T. Tucker on November 28, 1897. She was the daughter of J. E. M. and Lucy Billingsley. She obeyed the gospel while very young; was always at the place of worship on Lords day unless sickness prevented. She was a kind and thoughtful neighbor, a loving companion and mother. She leaves, to mourn her death, a devoted husband, six children, one brother, and a host of relatives and friends. It is hard for her loved ones to give her up; yes, it is hard for me, who am only her aunt, for she was very dear to me. Her four oldest children are members of the church, and we feel sure that the two younger will obey the gospel so soon as they arrive at the age of accountability. Her husband says that the children who are Christians are living up to their duty, and say it is due to their mothers teaching and example. Let me say to the weeping husband, children, and brother: Look up and beyond the grave where you placed her mortal body. She is not there; but when Jesus comes to make up his jewels, she, with all of us who have lived godly in Christ Jesus, will be resurrected, immortalized, and glorified. God help us to so live that we may be among the number.

Mrs. M. M. Billingsley.

Gospel Advocate, March 22, 1923, page 292.

Tucker, E. F.

Brother E. F. Tucker died at his home near Taylorsville, Wilson County, Tenn., on October 26, 1908. He was born not far from this place in July, 1824, and was, therefore, in the eighty-fifth year of his age. On December 23, 1856, he was happily married to Miss Tabitha McDonald, who, after sharing his joys and sorrows for more than thirty-eight years, was separated from him by death. She was a devoted Christian; was kind and lovable in her family, and her death brought much sorrow and grief into this household. There was born unto them six childrentwo sons and four daughters. Of these, only one son and two daughters survive. Brother Tucker obeyed the gospel, as we think under the teaching of Brother Caleb Sewell in the fall of 1860, and was one of the original members constituting the organization of the church at Bellwood. He was one of the elders, and did much in his way to strengthen the cause and increase the membership of that body. Although living four or five miles away, he rarely ever missed a church service. Some twelve of fifteen years ago Brother Tucker and others living near Taylorsville succeeded in the organization of a congregation at that place, in which he did faithful service to the time of his death. Brother Tucker was firm in his convictions, and was noted for his earnest contention for whatever he thought was truth and righteousness, and for this cause some thought him overzealous. On political questions, as well as religious questions, he was never on the fence, but was free to express his views; and he often fell into wayside debates, and his adversary usually felt the sting of defeat. I once lived near Brother Tucker and was almost daily in his company, and I am persuaded to say that his greatest delight and highest ambition was for the success and triumph of the gospel of Christ. Yet he was not perfect; he had his faults. Who has not? We cherish his memory for the good he has done, and extend our sympathies to his sorrowing children.

S. B. Talley.

Gospel Advocate, February 18, 1909, page 215.

Tucker, Elizabeth

Like Dorcas, Sister Elizabeth Tucker was a woman full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. She was born in St. Francis County, Ark., December 15, 1863, the daughter of Green B. and Cathrine Jane Morris; departed this life March 28, 1945. She had spent the last twenty-two years of her life in Clay County, Ark. Survivors are: Mrs. Mollie Melton, of West Helena, Ark.; Mrs. A. L. Warr, of Grand Blanc, Mich.; Mrs. Frank Young, of Palestine, Ark.; and Mrs. Clarence Chaffin, of Knobel, Ark. All four of the children are faithful members of the church. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren, fourteen having obeyed the gospel, and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Sister Tucker had been a faithful member of the church for the past forty years. Only three days before she passed away she attended the Lords-day worship. Her greatest interest was the work of the church. Truly a great woman and a worker for the Lord has gone from us. The writer spoke words at the funeral, and the singing was done by Calvin McCord, assisted by a group of singers from Knobel. Sister Tuckers body was buried in the Bond Cemetery, near Knobel.

Hobart E. Ashby.

Gospel Advocate, April 12, 1945, page 215.

Tucker, George M.

George M. Tucker, of the Hornbeak community, was born in Maury County, Tenn., November 2, 1854; died November 26, 1939. He moved to Obion County in November, 1859; was married to Miss Bettie Flippin, November 18, 1885. To this union were born six children, one of whom died in infancy. He was baptized in 1882 by Richard Tricket. He has been a faithful Christian and a reader of the Gospel Advocate for almost forty-five years. Through the efforts of Brother Tucker and the late John R. Williams the Mount Zion Church was established. It is now a large congregation. He was steadfast in his work as a Christian. He is survived by one brother, three children, twelve grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Homer Royster, of Obion, Tenn. Interment was in the Cobbs Chapel Cemetery.

J. W. Dickson.

Gospel Advocate, January 4, 1940, page 23.

Tucker, Haywood

Haywood Tucker was born in Carroll County, Tenn., on November 21, 1856; died at Charlie, Texas, September 17, 1938, lacking two months of being eighty-two years of age. He was first married to Miss Victoria Shankle in 1877. To this union two girls were born, Mrs. Lessie Davis and Mrs. Howard Garner. After the death of his first wife he was married to Miss Martha Birdwell, who died September 21, 1899. To this union the following children were born, all living in Texas: Mrs. W. A. Baker, of Wichita Falls; Mrs. Grover Curington, Mrs. W. J. Curington, and Mrs. T. A. Hellums, of Charlie. Twenty-two grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren also survive. Brother Tucker moved to Texas many years back and reared his family thereall girls and all Christians, too, leaders in the church work wherever they have lived. Brother Tucker was born and reared in Carroll County, where the gospel was first preached in West Tennessee, and embraced it in early manhood. His faith was as simple as that of a child, yet as strong as the strongest, and with him the word of God was the end of all matters; and for this he gave his talent, time, and money. When he moved to Charlie, Texas, he found no church and very few Christians; but, realizing his duty, he took his little daughter with him in his buggy and drove over that section trying to locate Christians, and, finding a lady or two, he began to meet

and carry on the worship principally with his own family. He employed Brother Fitzgerald, and, by laboring together, others were taught the right way, and from that time forward a church has worshiped there, and now it is one of the strongest congregations for a little inland town of any in Texas. He served as elder of this congregation for many years until his death. The number of people who have been taught the right way and the number converted, directly or indirectly, by his efforts will never be known; but there were very, very many. His life was one of service, and his ambition was to teach and live Christianity every day. He was a neat and successful farmer.

J. W. Dunn.

Gospel Advocate, October 20, 1938, page 999.

Tucker, Hazel

On Friday, July 22, 1917, the death angel visited the home of Brother and Sister A. M. Tucker, of Jackson, Tenn., and took from them their daughter, Hazel. She had suffered for weeks with heart trouble, but had borne the suffering hopefully and patiently. All that could be done be skilled physicians and loving, tender care was done. Hazel was an exceptional girl in many respects. Her life was as pure as human life can be. She was a Christian in the highest and truest sense. Having obeyed the gospel several years ago, she was faithful unto the last. She was conscious until the last, and among the last things she said was: Let the will of the Lord be done, not mine. I have been in the home of Brother Tucker many times, and Hazel always was glad to see me. I was asked to say the words of comfort to the family at the casket before they started for the old home at Holladay. Hosts of friends were there to express their sympathy. May our Heavenly Father abundantly bless Brother and Sister Tucker and Thelma, Hazels only sister, and may they look up through their tears to Him that doeth all things well, and say with Hazel: Let the will of the Lord be done.

C. S. Austin.

Gospel Advocate, August 2, 1917, page 760.

Tucker, Hugh

Hugh Tucker was born in Maury County, Tennessee October 4, 1900, and departed this life on August 23, 1971. Hugh moved to Mississippi in 1915 and with the exception of about four years, spent the rest of his life there. He worked for The Standard Oil Company for twenty years, and for eighteen years was an Auditor for Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission. He retired in 1966. IN April of 1922 Hugh was baptized by M. C. Cayce, and in July of 1922 he was married to Miss Essie May Vaughan, who survives, also a son, Hugh, Jr. of Panama City, Florida. Brother Tucker was a charter member of the West Capitol Street church in Jackson. Over the years he served as educational director, treasurer, deacon and elder. In all these places he served with honor and dignity. The history of the church in Jackson, Mississippi, and particularly the West Capitol Street congregation cannot be recorded without involving the Vaughan and Tucker families. Hugh Tucker was in my judgment a true Christian. It was my privilege to work for two periods of time with him at West Capitol. I was honored to be called back to officiate at his funeral.

C. B. Thomas.

Gospel Advocate, September 16, 1971, page 591.

Tucker, James M.

James M. Tucker, born June 15, 1882 in Smith County, Tennessee, died March 27, 1965, following a few months of declining strength. Funeral services were conducted by Ernest H. Pendergrass. He leaves his devoted wife, the former Mary Julia Lavender, whom he married December 25, 1907; two sons, James R. and Thomas G., and a daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Engel. He also leaves ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He moved to Chicago, Ill., in 1918 when there was no church of Christ in that city. He and his wife and thirteen others started the first congregation at Fifty-Fifth and Blackstone in 1922, but soon moved to the Capitol building in downtown Chicago and became known as Central church of Christ. The church was his prime interest in life. The only thing that ever prevented him and his wife from attending worship on the first day of the week was severe illness, and that only a few times. The word to describe him is the word Christian. His greatest traits of character were generosity, an interest in the welfare of others, always trying to teach the truth and combating error wherever he encountered it. He wouldnt pass a hitchhiker without giving him a ride or a motorist in trouble without stopping to help. He worked hard all his life at manual labor until he retired at the age of seventy-seven. He never had a paid vacation until after he was sixty years of age, yet never complained and was happy to have work to support his family. He would do anything for his wife and children without letting them know that he was sacrificing many times. He studied the Bible long and diligently. He could truthfully have said I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

Mrs. Elmer H. Engel., (Daughter).

Gospel Advocate, April 22, 1965, page 263.

Tucker, James M.

James M. Tucker was born June 15, 1882 in Smith County, Tennessee and departed this life on March 27, 1965 in Oak Park.

At Lebanon, Tenn., on December 25, 1907 he was married to Mary Julia Lavender who survives him. He also leaves two sons, James R. of Cicero and Thomas of Waynetown, Indiana; one daughter, Mary Engle of Bay City, Michigan; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One daughter died in infancy. Two brothers preceded him in death and three sisters died in infancy.

Within a few years after his marriage he came into the church and the family moved to the Chicago area in 1918. They have pioneered in the establishment of church in this area and were for many years associated with the Central Church of Christ, first in the downtown area and afterwards at the Central Avenue location.

Brother and Sister Tucker placed their membership with this congregation in Des Plaines, Ill., in December 1964 and have been steadfast from that time. Brother Tuckers short stay with us has been profitable to ushis maturity, experience, and dedication of purpose have been an inspiration that will long remain with us.

Funeral services were held March 29 in Berwyn. E. H. Pendergrass conducted the funeral service. Burial was at Mt. Auburn Cemetery with Gayle Crowe officiating.

Gayle Crowe.

Gospel Advocate, May 6, 1965, page 295.

Tucker, Mrs. Jesse

On September 22, 1909, the death angel visited Brother Jesse Tuckers home and claimed for its victim his beloved wife, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dunnagan. Sister Tucker was born on September 15, 1873. She was baptized into Christ by Brother W. R. Hassell in 1904, and lived from that time until the time of her death an earnest Christian. She leaves behind, to mourn her death, a bereaved husband, two little children, a father, a mother, three sisters, and two brothers. The husband has lost a faithful companion; the little children, a kind and loving mother; the parents, a dutiful daughter; the sisters and brothers, a loving sister; the church, a true and faithful member. But God in his wisdom knows best, and our grief is turned into gladness by the thought that she has gone to her reward. We do not weep as those that have no hope, and wait to meet her where earthly sorrow will be changed to eternal bliss. Funeral services were conducted by Brother I. B. Bradley, in the presence of a large assembly of relatives and friends, after which her body was laid to rest in the Weems graveyard.

May Rice.

Gospel Advocate, November 11, 1909, page 1428.

Tucker, M. A.

On April 2, 1925, Brother M. A. Tucker was laid to rest in Holladay Cemetery. Brother Tucker has a record in the cause of Christ that is to be emulated. He was born near Clarksburg, Tenn., on July 15, 1839. At the age of fourteen he obeyed the gospel under the preaching of Brother Plattenburg, at Roanes Creek. I have been informed that this was the first congregation of the church of Christ in West Tennessee, and began work in 1825. Brother Tucker and Sister Mary Ann Leslie were the first two to bring a gospel preacher to the town of Holladay, and through their efforts there is to-day a splendid congregation of the church of Christ there. For many years he had been one of the most faithful of the members of this congregation, and as such had always been among the first in supporting the preaching of the gospel. In his passing the community feels the loss of one of its oldest and best citizens; the church feels and misses the services of an able, consecrated elder in the cause; and his children feel keenly the loss of a father who never failed to point them, both by precept and example, to the higher life in Christ Jesus. Brother Tucker is survived by two sonsM. A. Tucker, of Jackson, Tenn., and W. T. Tucker, of Memphis, Tenn.and six daughters. To these we could give no better words of solace and comfort than the statement of the great apostle to the Gentiles: But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

C. P. Roland.

Gospel Advocate, June 18, 1925, page 593.

Tucker, Mrs. M. A.

After a dear, Christian mother has lived a devoted life to a ripe old age, it is not so sorrowful to see her pass into the beyond in perfect peace with God. Precious in the sight of Jehovah is the death of his saints. (Ps. 116:15.) Sister M. A. Tucker was born on June 16, 1848, and died on June 25, 1913. She was sixty-five years old. On her birthday anniversary she was sick and could not enjoy it; but she was looking forward to a home-coming of her children, when they would hold a reunion. When they came, mother had gone. It can never be on earth; but if they will be faithful to God, they may rejoice with her in an eternal reunion in heaven. Sister Tucker was a member of the church of Christ at Holliday, Tenn., and spent her last days there. Her body was placed to rest there. She was a devoted wife, a faithful and tender mother and grandmother, and a consecrated Christian. By no means was her life perfect, yet she came up through many tribulations and made her robes pure in the blood of the Lamb. She leaves a husband, eight children, and twenty-five grandchildren, who will miss her more than words can express. Let us remember that Christ is our Shepherd, and we shall not want. May we place our hand firmly in his and let him lead us to the end of lifes pathway, that we may meet Sister Tucker in heaven.

W. S. Long, Jr.

Gospel Advocate, October 9, 1913, page 980.

Tucker, Maria

Maria Tucker, missionary in Finland, died in a car accident March 8. She was 55.

Maria attended nursing school in Helsinki and moved to Jerusalem in 1973 to work. While working there as a nurse she was converted to Christianity. She heard a gospel preacher from Louisiana while visiting in Turkey and was baptized in the Mediterranean Sea. She met Tim Tucker in Israel, and they were married in Oregon in 1980.

They have spent most of the past 12 years as missionaries in Finland. Tim learned the Finnish language through Maria, and she was a link in Tims communication of the gospel of Christ to the Finnish people.

Maria is survived by her husband; her father, Paavo Tuovinen; two sons, Miika and Paavo; and four sisters.

Varpaisjarvi, Finland.

Gospel Advocate, May, 1998, page 45.

Tucker, Minnie Lovina

Minnie Lovina Tucker departed this life in Batesville, Ark., at 7:50 A. M., January 25, 1953. She was born Minnie Lovina Billingsley August 4, 1878, in Mississippi. The family moved to Arkansas when she was seven years old. She was baptized at the age of twelve by her uncle, M. J. B. Billingsley, and she lived the beautiful, exemplary life of a Christian until God called her home. She was married to George W. Tucker February 6, 1898, and would to God more marriages were like theirs! Their love was true and their care and reverence for each other was unsurpassed. Three children were born to them. One daughter (the writer), Mrs. J. P. Watkins, of Fresno, Calif., Noel Tucker, of Monterey, Calif., and Luther Tucker, of Agnos, Ark. The children and father are left to sorrow. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Ida Estes, of Choctaw, Okla., eight grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. We do not mourn as those who have no hope. Gods precious promises are to those who love him and obey his commandments, and we know how well she did the things taught by her Master. Her tender ministrations were extended to many besides her own family. Her earnest wish for her children was, always, that they would live Christian lives. We can never again receive the wise counsel she was so able to give; but we can live the rest of our lives, knowing that in that better land she is waiting to greet us. May God help our brokenhearted father to travel the lonely road that is his. We laid her to rest in the Church House Cemetery at Agnos, Ark., where a large group of relatives and friends paid her a last tribute of respect. Joe H. Blue and Walter Billingsley spoke words of comfort and encouragement. We miss her and our hearts know she is with the redeemed.

Myrtle Watkins., Daughter.

Gospel Advocate, February 19, 1953, page 111.

Tucker, Olin B.

Brother Olin B. Tucker was born Nov. 9, 1859; was baptized into Christ in August, 1890; married Aug. 31, 1896; and died Aug. 24, 1897. He was a very industrious man, and was ever ready to sacrifice his own interest and comfort for the welfare of others, and was especially so toward his aged parents and an afflicted sister. For the welfare of these he spent many years of the best part of his manhood days, and did it so cheerfully and so readily that it seemed to be a real pleasure to him, and thus brightened so much the pathway of those for whom he labored. As a member of the church, he was pious, earnest, and faithful, and in many ways useful in the work and worship of the church, and is greatly missed by the little band of disciples at Taylorsville, where he lived; as a citizen, he was loved and respected by the whole community, and enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him, and his death was a great loss to his neighbors and to all as far as known, and long will be the time ere he will be forgotten in that community; as a husband, he was kind and attentive and careful for the interests of wife and home. Thus he leaves a wife after enjoying scarcely a year together as companions in the pathway of life; but while he is so sadly missed by his wife and family and by the congregation, they all realize that they sorrow not as those who have no hope; and if they will all be faithful in serving the Lord in this life, they may all meet him where sickness and death and sad partings shall be felt and feared no more, but where all will be peace and joy and happiness forever, and where the presence and smiles of the Lord shall eternally feast the soul.

E. G. S.

Gospel Advocate, September 30, 1897, page 621.

Tucker, Paul M.

Paul M. Tucker died June 6. He had been one of the ministers at the Crieve Hall Church of Christ in Nashville for 38 years. He was 86.

Tucker was an alumnus of Lipscomb University and received his bachelors degree in the first graduating class at Pepperdine University.

Tucker had preached in local congregations in Natchez, Miss.; Tuscaloosa, Ala.; and the Jackson Park, Wingate and Crieve Hall congregations in Nashville. He had also preached for churches in Pennsylvania and California.

He had led 26 mission campaigns in the United States, England and Scotland. He had also served as president of the board of directors for Short Mountain Bible Camp and taught for the Nashville School of Preaching.

Tucker is survived by his wife, Edith; two sons, Tim and Mark Tucker; two grandsons, Miika and Paavo Tucker; and one brother, J. Perry Tucker. (Picture included)

Nashville, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, July, 2000, page 41.

Tucker, Samantha

Died, November ___, 1896, at her home near Longview, Bedford County, Tenn., Sister Samantha, wife of David Tucker. Truly a mother in Israel has fallen. She was one of the best women I ever knew. She was rich in faith and good works, and to know her was to love her. It was my lot to be at her home many times, and well do I remember her kindness and her zeal for the cause of Christ. She seemed to enjoy nothing so well as to talk of heaven, and what it would be to be there. Most of her children belong to the church. May they all hold out faithful. That her husband was out of Christ seemed to be a burden on her heart. How anxious she was that he might embrace the blessed Savior! She did not live to see him do so, but God grant that her prayers for him may not fail. Her younger daughter, Sister Lizzie, preceded her to the grave by a few months, but she rested in the blessed hope that they would meet again.

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

Gospel Advocate, June 17, 1897, page 381.

Tucker, Tabitha Jane

Sister Tabitha Jane Tucker departed this life June 20, 1895. She was born June 16, 1827, and was married to E. F. Tucker in 1856, who still survives her, and is known in Wilson and adjoining counties as one of the oldest and most faithful soldiers of the cross. Sister Tucker obeyed the gospel in the fall of 1867, and those who have known her during the years of her Christian life say that she lived a most faithful Christian life. She had the care of an afflicted child for more than thirty years, and patiently and tenderly she has watched over and cared for it. Truly a wife, a mother, a neighbor, and a Christian has fallen in Israel. Judging from her work of faith and labor of love, we confidently believe she has gone to rest in the heavenly mansions, the city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Though she is gone, yet her influence for good with the people of Taylorsville, with whom she has lived the greater part of her life, will continue to bear good fruit. Her family and friends will miss her sadly. Many years will come and go, and many graves will be filled before her precious memory shall have passed away.

O. P. Barry.

Gospel Advocate, August 29, 1895, page 555.

Tucker, Wilson

Brother Wilson Tucker was born Dec. 25, 1810, and departed this life Thursday morning, Oct. 3, 1895, at the home of his son-in-law, Brother W. F. Tucker, in Columbia, Tenn. Brother Tucker was the oldest citizen of Columbia, and the oldest member of the church of Christ in this city. He was baptized by Brother R. B. Trimble in 1859, and to the day of his death was a consistent member of the churcha Christian everywherein business, in the family circle, and in every place. His faithful wife and several children had preceded. He leaves behind two children (Mrs. A. E. Dorris and Mrs. W. F. Tucker) and a number of grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. He was a good man, and loved by all who knew him. His memory is blessed; his influence still lives to brighten and bless many others. Funeral services were held at the church Friday morning, Oct. 4, conducted by the writer. Many friends followed the body to Rose Hill Cemetery, where it was laid away. Brother Tucker had been strong and vigorous most of his life, and only a few days before his death was stricken with paralysis in the right side. Never after that was he able to speak. Tender hands nursed and cared for him till the end came. To the bereaved we say: Sorrow not as others who have no hope.

E. J. Meacham.

Gospel Advocate, December 19, 1895, page 812.

Tumlin, William W.

On May 8, 1903, the death angel gathered from the shores of time our beloved friend and brother, William W. Tumlin. He was born in Camden County, Ga., on August 7, 1821. Soon after reaching manhood he moved to Ware County, Ga., where he married Miss Saleta Green. From there he moved to Florida, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a very important factor in the days of the reconstruction period, and up to the last few years of his life was a prominent character in civil affairs. I became acquainted with him in 1901, and from that time till the end of his life he was a friend and a father to me. From him I learned that he obeyed the gospel in the seventies, since which time he had tried to live a consistent, Christian life, his last days being superior to all others in that respect. Religiously, he was a man who had the courage of his convictions. Jesus being his King and his Ideal and the Bible being the criterion by which he appointed his steps, he had no compromise to make with the fads and fancies of men. When he was convinced that he was in error and that something else was right, he was not afraid to put that into practice. He was the mainstay of the congregation at Starke, Fla. He was sympathetic and kind to all, exercising patience and forbearance toward those who opposed the truth and always pleading for the unity of Gods people. In his death the church has lost a loyal supporter; his wife, a loving husband; and his three daughters, an indulgent father. Peace to him.

W. A. Cameron., Valdosta, Ga.

Gospel Advocate, September 3, 1903, page 570.

Tune, Claude

One of the bright stars in the home of Brother and Sister T. H. Tune, at Brooklin, Tenn., has ceased to shine on earth and has gone to that land where Gods own face is the light and where all tears are by Gods own hand forever wiped away. Claude Tune was born on January 15, 1876; was married to Etha Brent on October 27, 1896; and fell asleep in Christ on May 18, 1903. He leaves a wife, father, mother, brother, and two sisters, besides a host of relatives and friends, to mourn their loss. On April 27 he was confined to his bed with pneumonia, typhoid fever, and kidney trouble. His sufferings were great indeed. He was sweet and affectionate to all who knew him. We hope he is resting safely in the fold of God. His presence on earth will be greatly missed. The funeral services were conducted by Brother Timmons at the grave, and the remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground. Claude was a good boy and a good man. Grieve not, loved ones. We hope that he has gone to rest among the angels in heaven.

Enola Tune.

Gospel Advocate, August 13, 1903, page 528.

Tune, Mattie Lenora

Mattie Lenora (Mullins) Tune died Dec. 3, 1986, at her home. She had celebrated her 100th year Nov. 18, 1986.

Mrs. Tune was born in Rutherford County to Nelson and Betty Mullins. She was the next to the youngest and the last survivor of nine children. Her father was a blacksmith and farmer and was commissioned under Grover Clevelands administration to teach trades to the Indians in the Dakotas.

After her fathers death, the family moved to Florence. There was not a church of Christ in the community, and the first church was built in the corner of her mothers land.

She married Richard Albert Tune, a farmer, at the age of 22. She moved to Smyrna, Tenn., where she lived the rest of her life. They had five girls and two boys. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1957 and two of her daughters. She was a member of Highland Heights Church of Christ.

Survivors include Annie and Allie B. of Smyrna; Ellen Cooper of Nashville; Aubrey, an elder at Highland Heights Church, and Robin, both of Smyrna. She also is survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. All her children are members of the church.

Funeral services were held Dec. 5, 1986, at Woodfin Funeral Home, Smyrna, with Lawrence Gardner and Freeman Crowder officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery, Smyrna.

Allie B. Tune., Rt. 2, Box 57, Smyrna, TN 37167.

Gospel Advocate, February 19, 1987, page 124.

Turbiville, Elizabeth

Sister Elizabeth Turbiville, daughter of the late D. K. and Mary Turbiville, was born June 10, 1859; obeyed the gospel near Nashville, Tenn., in June, 1888, and died in East Nashville, July 4, 1895, being 36 years old and a few days at her death. For several years preceding death she was the oldest girl of the family, and had to fill the place of mother as well as sister, which she did with much patience, faithfulness, and success. She was very kind and unselfish, and the other members of the family were very tenderly devoted to her and gave her every care possible in her last illness. She was an earnest, good woman, and leaves to her brothers and sisters the precious hope of the gospel of Christ to cheer them in their sad bereavement. And if they will serve the Lord faithfully in this life they may meet her in the home where changes never come.

E. G. S.

Gospel Advocate, August 1, 1895, page 487.

Turbeville, Ella

Fell asleep in the hope of the gospel, April 5, 1896, at the family home, in East Nashville, Sister Ella, daughter of the late D. K. and Mary E. Turbeville. Sister Ella was born August 10, 1869, and was over twenty-six and a half years old at the time of her death. In September, 1894, she obeyed the gospel at Tenth Street, East Nashville, and was a member of that congregation to the time of her death. She was a faithful member. She was also a great sufferer, and much of the time after obeying the gospel she was unable to attend the regular services of the church. But whenever she was able she was there. She was very attentive and faithful in her relations to her brothers and sisters, and thus a very useful member of the family, in which she will be greatly missed. But they will not sorrow as those that have no hope. Let them, therefore, serve the Lord in life, and be ready to meet her where partings will be no more.

E. G. S.

Gospel Advocate, April 16, 1896, page 254.

Turman, Lee Roy

Lee Roy Turman was born April 19, 1872; died November 29, 1939. He suffered a partial stroke of paralysis on June 30, 1933, which rendered him inactive for the remainder of his life. He was baptized by Elder Spivey, near Beech Valley, Lick Creek, Tenn., about fifty years ago, and was honest, upright, and faithful to his convictions. He was married to Miss Rosie Cochran, February 14, 1897. To this union two children were bornElton F. Turman, Route 2, Primm, Tenn.; Mrs. Etta Thurman Moss, Route 1, Lyles, Tenn. One brother (Alfred J. Turman, Emory Gap, Tenn.) and three sisters (Mrs. Louanna Cochran, Mrs. Amanda Martin, and Mrs. Minnie Rice, all of Lyles, Tenn.) also survive him. His wife preceded him in death, July 25, 1935. He was laid to rest in Martin Cemetery, in his old home neighborhood. Brother Larkins, of Dickson, Tenn., preached the funeral sermon to a large crowd of friends and neighbors.

R. G. Connelly., Lyles, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, December 28, 1939, page 1247.

Turner, Brooks

Brooks Turner, one of the elders of the church in Portland, Tenn., passed away recently, preceding his faithful wife by the small of three and one-half weeks. I considered Brother Turner one of the best men I have ever met, also one of the best elders. He had a splendid working knowledge of the Bible and was a real student of Gods word. He knew the place, qualifications, and duties of an elder, and filled the place with dignity, discharging faithfully what he believed to be his duty. His wife, equally faithful and interested with him, stood by his side, and, of course, was a source of great encouragement and help. These two good people were greatly loved and highly respected by all, and will be missed in the church and by all with whom they associated. They were survived by four noble childrentwo sons and two daughters. Personally, I consider that I have sustained a great loss, but will remember with profit my association with these beloved people.

Thomas H. Burton.

Gospel Advocate, June 22, 1939, page 591.

Turner, Charlie

Charlie Turner was eighty-one years, one month and two days old at the time of his passing. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, Mary Osborne Turner, three sons, Robert Turner, of Indianapolis, Ind.; Allison Turner, of Mitchellville, Tenn.; and Melvin Turner, of Nashville, Tenn.; three grandsons, one great-grandson, and a sister, Miss Elizabeth Turner, of Franklin, Ky. I was first attracted to Brother Turner when we determined to build the meetinghouse there in 1929. Although not a member at that time, Brother Turner was as zealous for a new building as any of the members, and helped with his heart, hands and pocketbook in every good way. Some years later he obeyed the gospel and was faithful as long as his health would permit. Frank Jernigan and J. H. Shoun assisted the writer in the funeral services, which were held at the Mitchellville church of Christ before a large audience of friends and many beautiful flowers. Interment followed at the family plot in the Portland Cemetery. While Brother Turner is gone from among us, his work will live on and on, and we feel that our loss is heavens gain.

J. Edward Bacigalupo, Sr.

Gospel Advocate, November 5, 1953, page 750.

Turner, Charles M.

Brother Charles M. Turner died on November 18, 1905. The years of his earthly pilgrimage were forty-six, many of which were years of suffering with that dread disease, consumption. He changed his abode often in search of health, but found it not in this life; let us hope that all is regained over there. He was a zealous member of the Methodist Church for twenty years. In his thirty-third year he was married to Julia Ann Bonner, under whose influence and teaching he soon learned the way of the Lord more perfectly and became a Christian only. With his wife he lived happily for thirteen years, and to them was born one child, a daughter. He expressed resignation to the Fathers will and strong faith in Jehovahs promises. The hand of affliction was upon him, but his murmuring was less than that of the average man in similar condition. He was zealous in duty as he saw it, and faithful to those who were his friends. We know that in the land where we hope he is there are no fevers to flush the face, nor coughs to disturb the rest. Peace be to his memory. To his heartbroken companion and helpless child we extend our tenderest sympathy.

S. R. Logue.

Gospel Advocate, March 15, 1906, page 174.

Turner, Clinton E.

Clinton E. Turner, 82, died April 17 at a Belle Glade Hospital. He was born April 17, 1914, and lived in Belle Glade.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mitzi Turner. Survivors include two sons, Dale of Indiana and Gary of Pennsylvania; one daughter, Joy Bingham; and 11 grandchildren.

Belle Glade, Fla.

Gospel Advocate, October, 1996, page 45.

Turner, Edna Mitzi

Edna Mitzi Turner died in September 1991. She was survived by her husband, Clinton; a daughter, Joy Bingman; and two sons, Gary and Dale.

Clinton and Mitzi obeyed the Gospel in the early 40s in Big Spring, Texas, after being taught by their landlady during World War II.

The Turners worked in the Southern Illinois area near St. Louis in campaigns, in the Collinsville church, in Camp Ne-O-Tez and in Africa with the Windle Kee family.

Gospel Advocate, March, 1992, page 28.

Turner, Edwin G.

Edwin G. Turner, eighty years old, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died Saturday, August 16, 1952. Brother Turner was a life-long resident of Scioto County, Ohio. In 1895 he married Miss Cora Lemon who preceded him in death. In 1950 he was married to Mrs. Mollie Langwell who survives. Also surviving are seven sons: Stanley and Glen, of Dayton, Ohio; Weldon, Wellston, Ohio; Orville and Lewis, Newark, Ohio; Leroy, Sciotoville, Ohio; and Raymond, Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Russell Martin, Waynesville, Ohio and Mrs. George W. DeHoff, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Brother Turner was also survived by three sisters, one brother, twenty grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Eight of his children are faithful members of the church. Several sons are elders in their home congregations. Brother Turner not only made a great personal contribution to the church by his long, useful, and exemplary life but the rearing of so many children to responsible places in the church and in their communities is a great accomplishment indeed. Those of us who knew and loved him sorrow but not as those who have no hope. We shall see him againperhaps some of us soon. Funeral services were conducted from the Grant and Summit Street Church in Portsmouth by C. E. Bachman assisted by Oliver Johnson and the writer.

George W. DeHoff.

Gospel Advocate, October 2, 1952, page 646.

Turner, Elizabeth Ann

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Sigler Turner was born August 3, 1853, at Greenville, Ind.; died June 26, 1937. Pasadena has been her home since 1906. She was married to Brother Turner in 1870. To this union eight children were born. An orphan was reared in this home also. At the age of seventeen she became a member of the body of Christ and remained a member for sixty-six years. She is survived by thirteen great-grandchildren, eighteen grandchildren, and seven sons and daughters: C. M. and Otto, Pasadena; E. M., Arcadia; C. C., St. Louis, Mo.; A. F., Manhattan, Kan.; Mrs. Ina Binning, Redondo Beach; and Mrs. C. A. Godfrey, Los Angeles. Singers from Central furnished the music, and the undersigned spoke words of comfort.

J. Emmett Wainwright., 4908 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif.

Gospel Advocate, July 15, 1937, page 671.

Turner, Flavius Josephus

At 2:30 P.M., July 23, 1930, Flavius Josephus Turner fell asleep in Jesus. He was truly one of Gods great and good men, and knowing him as I do, nothing too good can be said of him; for he was, with one exception, one of the most lovable, humble, patient, and strong Christian characters that I have ever known. The other was a half brother to the writer, Dr. J. W. Long, of live Oak, Fla., who has long since crossed to the other side. Uncle Joe, as we affectionately knew him, was the youngest son of R. W. Turner, of Andalusia, Ala., one of the pioneer gospel preachers in Alabama, being a co-worker with Brethren Samuel Jordan and J. M. Barnes; was born into this world on October 26, 1864, grew up to manhood and taught school at Andalusia, later moving to Montgomery, Ala., where he entered the service of the New Home Sewing Machine Company as its local manager; a short while later marrying Miss Mamie Ivey, a member of a very prominent family, and moving to Selma, Ala., where he entered the postal service of the government and remained continuously in such service until October 26, 1929, when he was retired on maximum pay without a demerit against his record. Over thirty years ago he confessed his faith in Christ and was baptized into him, and none could be found, I am sure, that would say he ever was untrue to that confession. He is survived by his wife and five children, four boys and one girl, one of the boys being R. W. Turner, of Birmingham, who has served the Tarrant City congregation in this vicinity for five continuous years as their minister. We sorrow not as others who have no hope, believing that if we are faithful to the Lord the sad separation of today will be overshadowed by the glad reunion of tomorrow. Brother W. C. Graves, of Birmingham, spoke words of comfort to the loved ones left behind.

A Niece.

Gospel Advocate, December 4, 1930, page 1181.

Turner, Hiram Harden

Hiram Harden Turner was born on February 9, 1850, in Perry County, Tenn., and died on September 10, 1927. Brother Turner himself wrote the following before his death: My mother died when I was only three years old. My oldest sister cared for me for a while; then my brother, who had married by this time. I now had a hard time. His wife was mean to me. When I was twelve years old, I ran away from home on the basis of cruel treatment. By this time the cruel war between the North and the South was on. My brother took sides with the South. Up to this time I had never gone to school a day and did not know how to read. After the war the different religious denominations began to work in Sunday school. I, living with a Methodist family, went into a Methodist Sunday school. Here I learned my first lessonshow to spell and read and moral, religious work. With the encouragement of good friends and my great desire for an education, I thought within myself that what others had done I could do, too. So I went to work, saved up money, put myself in school for better than three years at Mars Hill, Ala., under the teaching and influence and training of that great teacher, T. B. Larimore. From that time until now I have been in the ministerial work for fifty years, which time seems short to me. I look back and wonder where my friends have gone. I so often now walk alone. Many of them, like morning dews, have passed away. I am gone now to join their fellowship on the other side, in the paradise of God, our sweet home prepared for the faithful children of God. After Brother Turners death this was found among his many Scripture lessons he left behind and was copied and sent in by a sister in Christ that he made his home with for about two and a half years before his death. Brother Turner was one among our best Bible teachers and was faithful to the end. May his good work go on.

Mrs. Clinton Sloan.

Gospel Advocate, November 24, 1927, page 1127.

Turner, J. Sterling, Sr.

J. Sterling Turner Sr. of Edmond, Okla., died March 30. He was born in Whitwell, Tenn., June 6, 1899.

Turner had served congregations in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma. He was noted for his cheerful disposition and living character. He was a member of the Lions and Rotary Clubs and a veteran of World War I. Turner was also a skillful song leader and conducted singing schools.

Turner is survived by three children, Jim S. Turner, Virginia Hill and Mabel Petree; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Richard L. Jones.

Gospel Advocate, May 21, 1987, page 314.

• Turner, Lena Josephine

Lena Josephine Turner, age 88, was laid to rest on December 5, 1975, in the same county that she was born in, lived in all her life and died in. She began her sojourn in this life on December 28, 1887, in Marshall County, Tenn. It ended on December 4, 1975, in Lewisburg, Tenn. In 1925 she was united in marriage to Marcus Worth Turner and they lived faithfully together until his death in 1953. They attended services regularly at Bluff Springs, Church Street in Lewisburg and Cornersville.

Throughout her life as Gods child she made it her practice to put others second in her life. The first place always belonged to Christ and the church. She was a great influence and an inspiration to many people, especially to her nephew Willard Collins, one of the great preachers of our day.

She is survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Ed Collins, of Lewisburg, Tenn.; twelve nieces and nephews, Willard Collins, Joe Beasley and Sally Lou Leathers of Nashville; Ralph Nichols, Betty Garrett, Anderson Beasley, Ruby Pruitt and Saline Ratcliffe of Lewisburg, Tenn.; Ross Nichols of Cornersville; William Beasley of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Mayme Pearl Beasley of Atlanta, Ga.; and Claudia Tanner of Jacksonville, Fla.

The emptiness in our hearts is filled by the blessed hope that Aunt Lena, as she was affectionately called, will meet us again on the other side of Jordan. Truly, she was one who did what she could for the Lord and looked forward to the land that is fairer than day.

Her service was conducted in Lewisburg by Willard Collins. He spoke of the many good times they had had and the fond memories of her life. She was laid to rest beside her husband in Lone Oak Cemetery to wait on the return of our Lord.

Bill Young.

Gospel Advocate, January 8, 1976, page 30.

Turner, Lowell D.

Lowell D. Turner, 75, died Jan. 30 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville, Tenn. He was a member of the Smyrna Church of Christ.

Turner was born Dec. 21, 1916, near Mangum Okla., to Samuel Arthur and Mae Jones Turner. The Turner family moved to Warren County, Tenn., in 1922 to the Smyrna community.

Turner graduated from Irving College High School in 1932, and in 1936 entered Buritt College in Spencer, Tenn. He completed two years of college before teaching in the Warren County schools for the next two years.

He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Rome, Ga., and at Volunteer Army Ammunition plant near Chattanooga, Tenn., before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, Turner returned to the ammunition plant. During this time he attended the University of Chattanooga and Cleveland State College, acquiring an associate degree in criminal justice. He also owned and operated Turners Leather Goods in Chattanooga for 43 years.

After retirement Turner published two booksThe First 100 Years of the Smyrna Church of Christ and The Thomas Turner Lineage.

Turner was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Booth Turner. He is survived by two sons, Samuel D. Turner of Washington, D.C., and David Turner of Chattanooga; one daughter, Nancy Dow of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; two sisters, Joyce Walace of Rock Island, Imogene Byars of McMinnville; and one brother, Samuel A. Turner of Murfreesboro; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at the High Funeral Home in McMinnville by Marion West and Terry Boyd. Burial and military graveside rites were in the Smyrna cemetery near McMinnville.

Gospel Advocate, March, 1992, page 29.

Turner, Mary Alberta

Sister Mary Alberta Turner, of Woodburn, Ky., died in Nashville, Tenn., on August 1, 1907. Sister Turner was the daughter of Brother and Sister P. R. Kidwell, of Fountain Head, Tenn. She was a devout and faithful Christian, loved and remembered for her thorough unselfishness by all who knew her. She was a member of the congregation at Gallatin, Tenn., where she was faithful in her attendance to church and other Christian duties till near two years ago, when she moved to Woodburn, Ky. Here she remained an earnest Christian till our Father called her home. She and Sister Lizzie Andrew were the leading spirits in a tent meeting held at Woodburn one year before the Lord called both of them to live with him. Funeral services were held at Fountain Head by the writer on August 2, and then the earthly remains of Sister Turner were laid to rest in the burying ground near her parents home. I pray that the Lord may bless the grief-stricken husband, parents, and brothers of our departed sister and bring them at last to be with her in heaven.

M. L. Moore., Franklin, Ky.

Gospel Advocate, January 23, 1908, page 62.

Turner, Mary E.

Sister Mary E. Turner was born on January 29, 1829, and departed this life on May 28, 1906. She leaves only two brothersRobert Moss, of Nashville, Tenn., and Simon Moss, of Antioch, Tenn. She also leaves the following children: Mrs. Bettie Miller, of Christiana, Tenn.; Mrs. Mary Hudson, Mulberry, Ark.; and Miss Edney Turner and Thomas Turner, of Nashville, Tenn. Sister Turner was baptized by Brother Stallcup in 1859. From that she lived a true and faithful Christian until the final summons came. In her healthier days she delighted in attending church service, but she got a fall three years ago which disabled her so that she could never walk any more without assistance; but during her years of suffering and affliction she bore it with that Christian fortitude which so beautifully characterizes the life of a Christian. To know Sister Turner was to love her. As a wife, she was true and faithful; as a mother, she was kind and loving, and did all in her power to make her children happy; as a neighbor, she was generous and kind to all with whom she met; as a Christian, she was faithful and true in her duty. She delighted in reading her Bible. The writer officiated at her funeral in the presence of quite a number of sorrowing relatives and friends.

J. P. Grigg., Nashville, Tenn.

Gospel Advocate, June 14, 1906, page 378.

Turner, Mary Virginia

Sister D. F. Turner was born Mary Virginia Childers, at Pikeville, Tenn., January 1, 1869; died at Konawa, Okla., December 29, 1935. She had apparently recovered from a light stroke of paralysis on November 11. She went to services early on the night of December 29. Her son, J. Sterling Turner, preaches for the Konawa Church. He spoke to his mother and went to the basement to conduct a class of young people. In a few moments she gasped for breath and passed. She obeyed the gospel at thirteen. In 1887 she was married to D. F. Turner, whom she led to the truth soon after. He always worked at a secular calling, but spent much of his time preaching the gospel. He passed more than twenty-four years ago. Four of the six children born to this union survive: Mrs. J. E. Ledford, Cookeville, Tenn.; Mrs. W. N. Bryant, Fayetteville, Tenn.; J. Sterling Turner and Mrs. Laura Morris, Konawa, Okla. Four years ago Sister Turner and her daughter, Mrs. Morris, moved from Cookeville, Tenn., to Konawa, to be near her son, who is now in is seventh year of labor with the Konawa congregation. Sister Turner belonged to the class of worthy women described by Solomon. (Prov. 31:10-31.) This is evidenced in the influence upon her own family. The writer conducted the funeral services, assisted by Robert M. Alexander, of Wewoka, C. R. Nichol, of Seminole, Okla. The Wewoka Four, a male quartet, sang. Interment in the Konawa Cemetery.

L. R. Wilson, Ada, Okla.

Gospel Advocate, January 16, 1936, page 71.

Turner, Opal Shipp

Opal Shipp Turner, often referred to as the First Lady of Alabama Christian College, died in her home July 24, at age 82.

Turners husband, Rex A. Turner Sr., was one of the founders of ACC, now Faulkner University. He served as its co-president, president and chancellor for 31 years.

Turner was hostess for numerous college events and taught home economics on the high school and college levels for 22 years.

Turner continued her education so that she might work alongside her husband. She was one of the first graduates of Montgomery Bible School, now Faulkner University. She completed a bachelors degree at Huntington College in Montgomery and masters degree from Auburn University in Auburn, Ala.

Turner is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mary Hargis of Nashville, Tenn.; a son, Rex Jr. of Montgomery; sister, Sybil Edmison, and a brother, Lowell Shipp, both of Corner, Ala.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jackie Turner long, in 1974.

Montgomery, Ala.

Gospel Advocate, September, 1995, page 46.

Turner, Pattie

After a brief illness, Sister Pattie Bullock Turner, wife of J. Net Turner, was called to be with Christ on June 8, 1915. She was born in Clark County, Ky., on February 2, 1844, which made her seventy-one years, three months, and sixteen days of age when she departed this life. Sister Turner became obedient unto the faith under the preaching of Isaac Sewell, at old Hopewell Church, in Sumner County, Tenn., over thirty-seven years ago, at which time her husband also entered into that life which is life indeed, and was ever faithful to the Lord whom she loved and to his church. Charitable, kind, and of gentle disposition, she was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends, and her loss is deeply deplored by the entire community, as well as by the church of Christ in Gallatin. Had she lived until October 17, this year, she would have been married to Brother Turner fifty years. To him she was ever faithful and tenderly devoted, a helpmeet indeed. He is left to mourn her loss, but he is comforted in the full consolation of the Christians hope. No woman was more dearly beloved by her children than she, nor loved her children more. She leaves three daughters, two sons, and numerous grandchildren to rise up and call her blessed. (Prov. 31:10, 31.)

H. L. Olmstead.

Gospel Advocate, August 19, 1915, page 835.

Turner, Rex Allwin Turner, Sr.

Rex Allwin Turner Sr. died Jan. 16. He was 87.

Turner was a co-founder of the Montgomery Bible School in 1942. The name of the school was later changed to Montgomery Bible College, then to Alabama Christian College, and now Faulkner University.

After 31 years as president of Alabama Christian College, Turner established what is now Southern Christian University. He served as its president until his retirement in 1963, when he was named chancellor.

He was a longtime minister of the Panama Street Church of Christ in Montgomery.

During the 1999 lectureship at Faulkner University, Turner was honored for his many years of service as a gospel preacher and Christian educator.

Turner was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, and daughter, Jacqueline Long. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Hargis; a son, Rex A. Jr.; a sister, Elee Brooks; two brothers, James and E. J.; seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. (Picture included)

Montgomery, Ala.

Gospel Advocate, February, 2001, page 45.

Turner, Robert W.

On June 4, 1973 Robert W. Turner passed from this life in Birmingham, Ala., at age 77. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ava S. Turner. Funeral services were conducted June 6 by James F. Fowler and E. S. McKenzie. Brother Turner was highly respected by his brethren in Birmingham and in other cities where he had preached. His gentle nature, his optimistic outlook and his ability to make a person laugh, as well as to think soberly, will be greatly missed by all his friends. In Acts 4, there is the story of a man named Joseph. The apostles surnamed him Barnabas, a name which means: son of encouragement. Brother Bob could have been surnamed Barnabas, for he was a source of great encouragement to many.

Brother Turner served faithfully several churches in Birmingham, and was also a strength to churches in New Orleans, La., and Tallahassee, Fla. While preaching Brother Turner supported himself by working for the Southern Railway. In addition to his beautiful disposition Brother Turner was a man of unquestioned integrity and loyalty to the truth.

James F. Fowler.

Gospel Advocate, July 19, 1973, page 463.

Turner, Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown Turner was born January 22, 1852, in Salisbury, N. C.; died at her home, Route 4, Mocksville, N. C., December 11, 1939. Funeral services were conducted by Thetus Pritchard, of Statesville, N. C., and John W. Kurfees, of Winston-Salem, N. C. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Daisie; one son, Brown, at home; one sister, Miss Kate Brown, of Mocksville, N. C.; and a number of other relatives. When she was four years of age, her parents moved to Mocksville. She lived there and near there most of her life. She was married to Pinkney Turner, October 19, 1871. To this union were born four children. Her husband departed this life July 7, 1927. She was a member of the church of Christ, being baptized about forty-five years ago by M. C. Kurfees, who was a lifelong friend of the family. She was firm in the faith. She read and studied her Bible much, and rested on the promises. She was a devoted, faithful wife and mother; was more interested in the ones around her than herself. She was a noble, good woman, and was loved and esteemed highly by her many friends and acquaintances.

Miss Daisie Turner., Route 4, Mocksville, N. C.

Gospel Advocate, March 21, 1940, page 287.

Turney, James

James Turney, born April 18, 1860, at Jackson, Mich.; died in Huntington Beach, Calif., at the age of eighty-eight, where he was buried. He and Miss Nay Higgine were married February 12, 1893. For fifty-five years they lived together. His widow, son (Lorme), and Mrs. Ray Carroll, all members of the church, remain. They will miss the companionship of one they loved, and at the same time rejoice in the prospect of the gathering in eternity, where sad partings will not be known. James Turney became a Christian during a meeting conducted by J. D. Tant. For a time, while living in New Mexico, Brother Turney and one of the others met in a schoolhouse to study the Bible, worship, and proclaim their faith in the promises of the Lord that he would come some day to receive unto himself the faithful. Brother Turney was honored in Texas, as well as New Mexico, as an outstanding citizen, and entrusted with the work of law enforcement. I knew him first in Chillicothe, Texas, and enjoyed being a guest in his home for days. He was an outstanding citizen, considerate father, gracious host, and devoted husband. It was my pleasure to visit in his home, in Huntington Beach, Calif., only a few years ago. I cherish his memory, and am honored with the friendship of his widow and family, who possess the sterling qualities of the departed brother.

C. R. Nichol.

Gospel Advocate, August 5, 1948, page 766.

Tuttle, Ina V.

Ina V. Tuttle, 85, retired dormitory supervisor at Ohio Valley College, Parkersburg, W. Va., died of a stroke Nov. 11, 1986.

During her 21 years at OVC, Mrs. Tuttle touched the lives of hundreds of students. She came to the college in 1961 as supervisor of Schultz Hall when the campus was located in South Parkersburg. She supervised the girls in Heather Hall for 18 years and served as the first dorm mother in the new womens dormitory before her retirement at the age of 80 in May 1982.

In 1982 the Ina Tuttle Alumni Weekend was named in her honor at the college. She was a 1971 recipient of OVCs Christian Service Award, and the 1971-72 yearbook, Vallerian, was dedicated to her.

Born in West Union, W. Va., Mrs. Tuttle was a member of the North End Church of Christ and an active member of Stepping Stones for Ohio Valley College. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Tuttle, and a son, Bill. She is survived by one son, John P. (Jack) Tuttle of Belpre, Ohio; a daughter, Virginia Wells of Tulsa, Okla.; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Gospel Advocate, January 1, 1987, page 28.

Twilla, Ida Ledora

On April 8, 1906, the angel of death visited the home of Brother J. H. Twilla, at Lobelville, Perry County, Tenn., and took from that home his wife, Ida Ledora. Sister Twilla was the daughter of Brother and Sister J. M. Daniel, one of the best families of Perry County. She was born on December 31, 1871. She was married to J. H. Twilla on January 9, 1890, and to them six children were born, the youngest of which was only a few days old when God took the mother home. Brother Twilla is a prominent merchant and banker of Lobelville. Sister Twilla obeyed the gospel about fourteen years ago and lived a faithful, devoted Christian till death. As daughter, wife, mother, she filled all relations of life as perfectly as any one I ever knew. While it is sad to give her up her, it will make heaven dearer. So to husband, children, and sorrowing relatives I would say: Weep not as those who have no hope; but be thou faithful till death, and you can meet her in the home above, where there will be no more parting.

J. H. Hill., Landersville, Ala.

Gospel Advocate, August 9, 1906, page 510.

Taylor, Tennessee Ann Hawk

Miss Tennessee Ann Hawk was born February 24, 1873, a daughter of A. B. and Sarah Hawk, of Pelham, Tenn. On April 12, 1948, she passed from her earthly pilgrimage at her home in Decherd, Tenn., making her a few days more than seventy-five years of age at the time of her death. Early in life she heard the gospel through the lamented James K. Hill at Beans Creek, Coffee County, Tenn., and was baptized by him. As a member of the church, she kept the faith to the end, and attended the services as long as she was able. On July 21, 1891, she was married to R. E. L. Taylor, and they lived at Hillsboro, near Blowing Spring, Coffee County. About the year 1909 they moved to Decherd. He later entered the grocery business after which he began evangelizing, which he successfully kept up to the end. During all this time she stood nobly by him, became the mother of four children, and remained his faithful companion until they were parted by death when he passed to his reward on October 25, 1943. She is survived by two daughters (Miss Della Taylor of Decherd and Mrs. J. W. Owens of Chattanooga, Tenn.), and by one son (Horace A. of Donelson, Tenn.). He youngest son, Marion Garner, predeceased her, by accident, in his boyhood, on July 9, 1914. She is also survived by three brothers (George of Hillsboro, Tenn.; Hatton and Alton of Atlanta, Ga.), and by two sisters (Mrs. Maude Pontain, in Mississippi, and Mrs. Lillie Hargrove of Birmingham, Ala.). There are three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of friends, who mourn the passing of this good wife and mother. For the last eleven years Sister Taylor was in failing health, and suffered much from arthritis, which gradually grew worse, in spite of many efforts for relief. On my visits with her I found her mind clear and her thin, drawn fingers busy with needlework as she sat in the wheel chair. She retained a lively interest in the work of the church, always asking about my work and family and of the work of others. She bore her constant suffering bravely and patiently. I found her uncomplaining and resigned by the grace of God to carry her burden. And no mother could have had better and more careful attention than did she by her oldest daughter, Della. No wish was too small or demand too great at any hour for Della to fulfill for her mother. To such an extent did she lay herself on the altar for her mother and father (whose sickness and death came during his same period), that she brought herself to an almost complete breakdown more than once, requiring rest away from home. Her devotion was the admiration of all who knew her. I spent some time in their hospitable home during a meeting at Decherd, years before her failing health, and observed firsthand the zeal of Brother and Sister Taylor and Della. They were my good friends in the Lord, and I loved them and appreciated them much from the time I first met them during my Decherd school days. By request of several years standing, I conducted the funeral for Brother Taylor at our meetinghouse in Decherd. By the same request I spoke words of comfort in the service for Sister Taylor, at the home, on April 13, 1948, assisted by Yarbrough Leigh, our minister at near-by Winchester, in the presence of a large number of friends. I talked about The Unclouded Day, and showed that whereas she had come through much physical suffering here, she could look for something far better where the spirits of the just are made perfect and freed from suffering in the land that is fairer than day. Her tired, frail body was laid to well-deserved rest by the side of her husband and son in Mount Garner Cemetery, at Decherd, to await the coming of the Lord.

E. Gaston Collins.

Gospel Advocate, February 10, 1949, page 92.

Terry, Brooks

Brooks Terry died Aug. 29 at the age of 85.

Terry served as a preacher, elder and deacon for churches of Christ in Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. His campaign/mission work took him to Alaska, England and Hawaii.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma, of Mansfield, Texas; his son, Dessain of Brookfield, Conn.; a brother, Jack Terry of Tyler, Texas; and a granddaughter.

Fort Worth, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, December, 2004, page 36.

Thomas, C. B.

C. B. Thomas, 83, associate minister of Highland Drive Church of Christ died at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 1981, at the Doctors Regional Medical Center. He had been ill two months, suffering from lung cancer.

C. B. Thomas was born Oct. 21, 1897, at Rutherford, Tenn. He was married to Lola Robinson on Feb. 15, 1919, at Holcomb, Mo. She died Oct. 5 1974. He attended Freed-Hardeman College in Henderson, Tenn., and Monette College at Rector, Ark. He first began preaching in 1915. In 1924, he began preaching full time and since then has served churches in Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi and Missouri. He had served as minister at the Highland Drive Church of Christ since September 1961.

Surviving is one daughter, Betty Martin of the home, one brother, Leslie G. Thomas of Chattanooga, Tenn., grandchildren Thomas and DeAnn Martin; two great-granddaughters, Alison and Caroline all of Tulsa, Okla.

Bro. Thomas endeared himself to the church and community as a kind, yet aggressive and effective evangelist. In 1972, Bro. Thomas rearranged his work schedule less than full time because of failing eye sight; he continued teaching and preaching; his last public proclamation from the pulpit being in September 1980 at a special service on Sunday evening conducted by the elders and followed by Bro. Thomas charge to the congregation in reaffirming their faith and encouraging their support in expanding the work at Highland Drive including immediate future plans of a new auditorium; he continued until his last period of hospitalization conducting weddings and funerals.

Those in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and others who remember Bro. C. B. Thomas cherish the memory of one who endured to the end and who inspired us to a greater love for God, his word and his church. Among his talents was the ability to quote long passages from the Bible he loved so well. He was a lover of poetry and was able to quote with ease his favorite writings.

Those who knew him well, remember that he had a story or joke for every conversation. He loved to talk, and he never met a stranger. Very seldom did he forget a name or face. He always became acquainted with the people around town. They knew him and respected him even if they never attended the services of the church. He loved people genuinely, and they loved him very much in return. Bro. Thomas was a happy person. He was one who could and did weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice. He was firm in what he believed to be right but his happy disposition, his goodness, did always shine through in his beautiful life.

The funeral was held at 11:00 A. M., Tuesday, March 3, 1981, at Highland Drive Church of Christ. The elders of the congregation officiated. The singing was provided in an excellent way by the congregation.

Burial was in Loyd Cemetery, Holcomb, Mo.

He lived and died in faith, and that is our source of comfort in our time of sorrow.

Leamon L. Fowler., Elder Highland Dr. Church of Christ, Poplar Bluff, Mo. For the family.

Gospel Advocate, May 7, 1981, page 280.

Thomas, James David

James David (J.D.) Thomas died Feb. 16. He was 93.

A Bible professor at Abilene Christian University for 33 years, Thomas was also an active author and publisher, writing and editing 22 books and publishing 80 religious titles.

He served on the advisory board of the American Bible Society and was honored as an Outstanding Educator. Thomas was director of the ACU Bible Lectureship for 18 years. He was a member of the University Church of Christ for 50 years and an elder there for 25 years.

Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Katherine, and their daughter Deborah Gayle Fish. He is survived by a son, John Paul Thomas; a daughter, Hannah Kissick; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Abilene, Texas.

Gospel Advocate, May, 2004, page 41.

Thomas, Metta Mae

Metta Mae Newman Thomas, daughter of the late James L. And Belle Fleming Newman, was born in Sale Creek, Tenn., Nov. 22, 1901. She passed away in the Martin-Boyd Christian Center April 5. She was married to Leslie G. Thomas July 6, 1921, in Flint, Mich., where her family was living at that time, with J. W. Shepherd as the officiating minister.

Following Mettas graduation from Flints Central High School, and at the time of our marriage, she was serving as a secretary in the main office of the Buick Motor Co. I was the fulltime preacher for the Mabel Avenue Church of Christ in Flint; and for the next 46 years we continued fulltime local work, with the exception of the two years I was in David Lipscomb College. But during that time I did not miss a single Lords day from my preaching duties, as she continued her moral encouragement.

While I was in David Lipscomb College, Mrs. Thomas served as assistant secretary to brother A. M. Burton, so that she could help me through college. While we lived in Johnson City, Tenn. she took the full course of library science at the State College there; and when we moved to Knoxville, Tenn., she worked for the Lawson-McGee City Library for approximately eight years, finishing her work at the main desk.

While living in Asheville, N. C., where I was working with the Vance Street Church of Christ, Terry Horn of Knoxville, along with many other friends, made it possible for Mrs. Thomas and me to spend five and one half weeks touring various parts of Europe, Asia and Africa, including many places made sacred by the Lord and his disciples during his sojourn here upon the earth. Our party of 15 men and women was led by J. Marvin Powell. Mrs. Thomas made more than a thousand pictures, which are now slides in our library which we gave to the Martin-Boyd Christian Center, where we lived since the Center opened on Labor Day of 1984, until her passing. I plan to continue living here, where I maintain my office and living quarters, while continuing my work with the Brainerd Church of Christ, now in my 14th year.

Several weeks after our return from the trip abroad, I was forced into a hospital with complicated gall bladder trouble. Our family physician had, for years, refused even to consider that gall bladder disorder was my trouble. I remained in the hospital for seven weeks, and then for the next seven weeks I was unable to do any work. We then came to the conclusion that I should retire from fulltime preaching work. Mrs. Thomas sold our house and purchased another one on Signal Mountain, near Chattanooga, while I sought a replacement for my work in Asheville. We lived on Signal Mountain for four years, before moving to Brainerd, where we lived in the home provided for the preacher and his family, for more than 13 years. Thus, our joint labors in the Lords service covered a period of almost 64 yearsfrom 1921-1985. Mrs. Thomas usually taught the ladies Bible class where we lived and worked. She generally spent from six to eight hours per day in preparation for the classes; and has left behind more than 40 large notebooks filled with lessons, carefully written out, by hand and by typewriter. Her book, Women of the Bible, went through two editions, before the available number of copies was exhausted.

The funeral services for Mrs. Thomas were conducted in the Brainerd Church building, with John A. Cupp Jr. and Gene Arnold delivering the messages. Tom Salmons fulfilled a request of many years standing, which Mrs. Thomas made of him, to sing The Lords Prayer. Burial was in Chattanooga Memorial Park.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Thomas left behind one son, John Paul Thomas; his wife, Virginia A. Thomas; and one granddaughter, Heather Thomas. Three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Shipley, Mrs. Ruby Weeks and Mrs. Jewell Beasley, also survive, along with several nephews and nieces.

Leslie G. Thomas., 6845 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Gospel Advocate, May 16, 1985, page 316.

Tiner, Hugh Marvin

Brother Hugh Tiner passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening Jan. 7, 1981, after returning from the mid-week services. He and sister Lola had spent the holidays with family and friends in San Antonio, Texas.

The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon Jan. 11 at the Uptown Church of Christ, Long Beach, Calif., where he recently retired as pulpit minister after serving 10 years. The auditorium and fellowship hall overflowed with friends and relatives from throughout the State and Nation. Howard White, President, Pepperdine University; M. Norvel Young, Chancellor, Pepperdine University; Hubert Derrick, long-time friend, and Stuart Love, minister, Uptown Church of Christ, officiated.

Brother Tiner was born on a farm near San Antonio, Texas, April 16, 1908. He was next to the oldest of ten children. In 1929 he graduated from Abilene Christian College with a B.A. degree, and in the same year he received his M.A. from Stanford University in California. In 1945 the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, awarded him the Ph.D. in education.

He began his career as a teacher with the Lynwood, Calif., Schools. He later became Assistant Superintendent. In 1933, he was appointed Supervisor of the Los Angeles County Schools. About three years later he became a close advisor of Brother George Pepperdine, then the owner of the Western Auto Stores, who wished to use his fortune to best further Christianity. Brother Tiner helped to organize and begin the George Pepperdine College, Los Angeles, Calif. In 1937 the college opened with Bro. Batsell Baxter as its first President and Brother Tiner, as its first Dean. But in 1939 Brother Hugh was chosen as President, and remained so for the next 18 years.

Hubert Derrick, a boyhood friend, college classmate and fellow professor for more than 30 years at Pepperdine University, shared with the huge audience many of his happy memories of his long association with Brother Tiner. Norvel Young, who followed Brother Tiner as President of Pepperdine, praised him as a great administrator and credited him with establishing a strong financial base for the institution, by organizing the Presidents Board, which continues to function. He piloted the College through many difficult times, said Brother Young. He said that Brother Tiner was in the forefront in strengthening the church in California, and the West. He began the first continuing radio program, Take Time To Be Holy hour, and was its speaker for 20 years. He preached regularly for many congregations in the Los Angeles area, such as: the Sichiel St., Huntington Park, Vermont Ave., and others. He conducted gospel meetings throughout California and Washington State.

Howard White, in delivering the main eulogy, saluted Brother Tiner, as a young man who learned the meaning of following Christ with the highest objectives in Christian service. He placed his individuality in the service of these objectives. In so doing, he had a distinguished career as a Christian Educator and Gospel Minister. (Picture included)

Ben Autry., 632 Avington Ave., West Covina, Calif. 91790.

Gospel Advocate, March 5, 1981, page 155.

Turner, James A.

James A. Turner, 82, died June 29.

Turner joined the faculty of what is now Faulkner University in 1945. He also taught at Southern Christian University from 1972 to the time of his death. He preached for several congregations in central and southern Alabama, including the Stoney Point congregation, where he served for 24 years.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gwen Harvell Turner; six children: Denne Turner Fry, James Harvell Turner, Carol Turner Veronese, Kent Addison Turner, Dent William Turner, and Donnie Glenn Turner; a sister, Elee Brooks; a brother, E.J Turner Jr.; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Deatsville, Ala.

Gospel Advocate, August, 2006, page 45.

Tyler, Louana

Death has visited the home of Brother T. W. Tyler, and taken his loving wife. Louana died March 8, 1896, in the eighteenth year of her life. She obeyed the Savior Sept. 18, 1889. She lived a faithful Christian life until death called her home. To her sorrowing relatives and friends we would say: Weep not; Louana is not dead, but gone before. Shall our lives be such that we will all meet in the sweet by and by, where there will be no more sad partings? She was a member of Smyrna congregation, Henderson County, Tenn. Good-bye, Louana, till we meet again.

E. E. Girley.

Gospel Advocate, May 7, 1896, page 303.

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