The Christian Conservator
March 25, 1925




Our Dead

John D. Mills of Chambersburg, Pa, died March 2, 1925 at his home Central Ave., aged seventy-five years, eight months and twenty-five days. He is survived by his wife and five children and one sister. Funeral was held at the home of his son, in charge of Rev. B. F. Blubaugh. Interment at Norland cemetery.

Bruce Nelson Mefford was born Mar. 16, 1921; died Feb. 21, 1925. He was the son of Howard and Annie Mefford of Conway, Ohio. The funeral was conducted from Sugar Ridge Church of God. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. E. Pitman, using the text: "For of such is the kingdom of God." Rev. W. L. Horst, the pastor, assisting.

Margaret Ellen Wasnich, daughter of Adam and Melvina Miller, was born in Williams Co., Ohio, Aug. 1, 1925, and departed this life at her home in Frontier, March 1, 1925. She was united in marriage to Samuel Wasnich Nov. 23, 1873, to whom were born six sons. Funeral services were held at the Frontier U. B. Church conducted by her Pastor Rev. C. F. Mansberger, enterment in the Frontier cemetery.

Caroline Weddle (nee Sullivan) was born in Harrison Co., Mo., September 6, 1846, and died March 1, 1925. She was united in marriage to John R. Weddle Jan. 31, 1864. Of their ten children five are left with the husband to mourn the loss of this departed loved one. She was converted in early life and united with the United Brethren Church sixty-two years ago. Funeral services were conducted in the Baptist Church in Allendale Mo. by her pastor, Rev. C. W. Lucas. Interment in the Allendale cemetery.

Rachael L. Gelwick of Chambersburg, Pa. died March 5, 1925, from the effects of a stroke, aged seventy six years nine months and twenty seven days. She was a member of the Liberal United Brethren church at Edensville, Pa. Mother Gelwick accepted Christ many years ago and was a faithful Christian until the end of her life. She is survived by two daughters and three sons. Funeral services were held in the Edensville, United Brethren church in charge of Rev. B. F. Blubaugh, interment at the Edensville cemetery.

William Davis Goldsberry was born November 2, 1859, and departed this life January 25, 1925. He was converted 44 years ago and united with the U. B. Church. Eight years later he united with the M. E. Church at Jerseyville, Ohio, where he remained a member until death. February 7, 1880 he was united in marriage with Sarah E. Howard, who survives, with six children. He gave testimony of his readiness to go. We rest in hope that he is at rest. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Storer in the Zion U. B. Church, on the Success circuit, Athens county, Ohio. Burial was made near by the church.

Mary Malissa Addington was born in Salem Lee Co., Iowa, February 4, 1843; died February 28, 1925, aged eighty-two years and twenty-four days. She was converted when twelve years old and joined the United Brethren Church which she always held sacred though not always in reach of her own church she always attended the house of worship whenever she could. She was married to Willis G. Addington February 21, 1864. To this union were born six children, all are living except one, Alice Lewis, who has gone on to the Glory world waiting mother to come; also Willis G. Addington, her husband, who died May 17, 1919. The funeral was preached by Rev. O. D. Shields. Interment in Evergreen cemetery, Riverside, California.

Note. The facts concerning this sister's life were written by herself. Ed.

David T. Turnipseed was born at Lexington, Illinois, March 17, 1849. On Jan. 17, 1867, he was married to Emma Crose, and spent his whole life near Lexington. He was a devout Christian and a member of the United Brethren Church, first at Clarksville and afterward at Lexington. He was greatly loved and admired for his cheerful disposition, his devotion to the Bible and the church, being a man of great faith and prayer. He is survived by his wife; Mrs. R. J. Erwin, Mrs. Van Armstrong and Mrs. Wright, daughters; besides grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A daughter is deceased. Rev. J. Guy Jordan conducted the funeral from the Lexington United Brethren Church with burial in the vicinity.

Mrs. Hannah Griver Bauer was born in Scioto County Ohio, April 2, 1846. She died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Katie Krick near Cincinnati, Ohio Nov. 30, 1924, at the age of seventy-eight years, seven months and twenty-eight days. She was married to Adam Baur of South Webster, Ohio in 1867. This couple lived near the old Pinkerman United Brethren Church for many years. They were loyal supporters of the church and their home was noted for its hospitality. Mrs. Baur was converted and joined the United Brethren church in early life and remained a loyal member until her death. Her husband was called to his reward during the year 1917. Several brothers and sisters still live in the neighborhood of Portsmouth Ohio. Three sons and four daughters still survive the parents, among whom is Mrs. J. W. Burton of Huntington, Indiana, the wife of our publishing agent. Funeral services were held in the home of her son, Frank, at South Webster, and interment was made in the cemetery near by.

Jane Freed was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., June 4, 1838; died Jan. 10, 1925. When thirteen years of age her parents moved to Washington Co., Ohio, near Patten Mills. At their death she lived for some twenty years with John and Catherine Zumbro caring for them until the home was broken by death. She lived several years by herself, spending much time in devotion and Bible reading. She was a member of the United Brethren Church and an untiring Christian worker. Her faith in God was strong and abiding. She was alone in the world but continued to attend the services of the church until past eighty-four years old. Starting for the church she fell and broke her hip from which she never recovered and suffered much therefrom. Though leaving no immediate relatives she will be missed by many loyal devoted friends who testify that she lived a noble life. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Foreman from the Liberty Church, Plymouth Circuit, Scioto conference. Burial near by.

Flossie Jane Rinehart was born July 15, 1900 and departed this life at her home near Grant City, Mo., Feb. 24, 1925, aged twenty-four years seven months and nine days. She confessed faith in Christ when but a child but in later life Christ became to her a real personal Saviour and her life was filled with the beauty and presence of the Lord. Although much afflicted she bore her suffering with patience and Christian fortitude. She was a member of the Grand River United Brethren Church. She leaves to mourn, her father, three brothers and one sister. The funeral service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. C. W. Lucas. Interment was made in the Honey Grove cemetery.

Pheba Ann McNelly, wife of J. C. McNelly and one of the best known residents of Bloom township, Scioto county, Ohio, where she spent most of her life, passed away February 26, 1925, at the home of her son, William McNelly near South Webster, Ohio. She had been ailing for sometime and had been bed fast for the past three weeks. She lived on a farm near South Webster for many years and about fifteen years ago moved to the village where she spent the remainder of her life. Surviving are the husband J. C. McNelly, two daughters, Mrs. Riley Burton, of South Webster, and Mrs. Henry Prior, Portsmouth, and three sons, William of South Webster, Wesley and Joseph of Sciotoville, Ohio. She also leaves one brother, Samuel G. Miller of Scioto Trail, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the United Brethren Church for the past 59 years and lived a true and faithful follower of her Master until the end. Funeral services were conducted at the South Webster, M. E. Church by Rev. J. A. Storer, assisted by Rev. Thompson, interment in cemetery near by.