Brother Andrew J. Lawrence was born March 6, 1820. Departed this life July 6, 1907, aged 87 years 4 months. He professed a hope in Christ and joined Mt. Pleasant church in the year 1848, at the age of 28 years and lived a consistent Christian life 59 years. He was always at his church meeting, he was a devoted husband, a kind father, a true Christian and a good citizen, always ready to raise the fallen, and lend a helping hand to the poor and needy. He is survived by and aged widow and five children. "Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep, from which none ever awake to weep, a calm and undisturbed repose, unbroken by the last of foes."--A Friend.
A Relative and Friend.
Sister Rebecca Wallace was born July the 7, 1827, departed this life September the 25, 1909, aged 82 years, 2 months, 18 days. She was a daughter of James and Rachel Testerman, she was married to Reuben Wallace, April the 22, 1852, unto them were born nine sons and one daughter. She attached herself to Forest Home Baptist church about the year 1875, was baptized by Rev. W. C. Parks, and lived a consistent member of the same until her death. She was resigned and willing to go, she called her children and friends to her bed side and told them she did not want them to grieve after her, she was going to rest. "In faith we view her resting place, and look for that sweet bye and bye, when God Himself in wondrous grace, shall remit her broken tie."
R. L. Shoaf.
Brother Hamilton Phillips was born September the 27, 1831, departed this life April 28, 1909, aged 75 years, 7 months and 1 day. He was married to Mary Michael and lived a quiet and happy life. He joined Cool Springs Baptist church at the age of 19 years, and lived a pious Christian life to his death. He was always at his post, he was a faithful Christian, a kind and a true friend ready to help in time of need. We miss him in the church and in the settlement and in the family circle. We visited him in the church and in the settlement and in the family circle. We visited him in the church and in the settlement and in the family circle. We visited him in his last illness and conversed about his future happiness, his prospects were bright for Heaven and immortal glory. We deeply deplore our loss, but we are sure it is his eternal gain. In the language of the poet, why do we mourn departed friends, or shake at deaths alarm, 'tis but the voice that Jesus sends to call them to his arms.
A Friend.
Sister Almeda Jordan, wife of A. F. Jordan (Dec) was born November 5, 1836, departed this life October 20, 1909. Aged 72 years, 11 months and 15. days. She professed a hope in Christ and joined the Mission Home Baptist church at the age of 56 and lived a pious Christian life. We visited her in her sickness a short time before her death, her prospects seemed to be bright for Heaven and immortal glory. She leaves six children to mourn for mother. We miss her in Mission Home church. Her suffering was intense but she bore it patiently until death relieved her. We quote Paul who said: "Oh death where is thy sting, oh grave where is thy victory." A Friend.
Sister Ollie Parsons, wife of Brother R. C. Parsons was born February 14, 1859, departed this life July 25, 1910, age 51 years, 5 months and 11 days. She was converted and joined Bethel Baptist church at 15 years of age. After several years she moved her membership to Obids Baptist church, where her light shined brightly until her death. While she is sadly missed by friends and loved ones, we feel assured that her name has been written in the lambs book of life, and that she will be able to enter in through the gates into the city, where there will be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, and where God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. -- Ettie Burgness.
