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Asleep in Christ | Bernard P. Bowse, Jr
Bernard Bowse, 58, of Southbridge, died Wednesday, June 12th surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Marylou (Austin) Bowse; three sons, Ronald Bowse of Worcester and Justin and Peter Bowse both of Chicago; two daughters, Katie Bowse of Port St. Lucie, FL and Emily Bowse of Southbridge; his brother Ronald Kramek and his wife, Mary of Worcester; a granddaughter, Kyomi Black; two cousins, Vincent Bacys of Worcester and Alphonse Petkiewicz of Idaho and several nephews and nieces.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Bernard P. Bowse, Sr. and Celia T. (Kramek) Bowse. Bernard was a graduate of Berkshire Christian College where he earned his B.A. in Theology, and later the University of Southern California where he received his M.S.in Education. Mr. Bowse proudly served in the United States Air Force for 14 years. While in the Air Force he and his family were stationed in Texas, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Delaware, Maine, Japan, Okinawa, California, South Carolina and Connecticut before settling in Massachusetts. He was an ordained minister of the Advent Christian denomination, serving for 12 years as a pastor; and later worked for the Veterans Administration, four years as the Director of Beaufort National Cemetery in South Carolina and most recently as a Field Examiner for the VA .
His funeral is Monday, June 17th with a service at 1:00 p.m. in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Calling hours will be held Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service in the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001.
Carl F. Ehle, Jr.
1927 - 2013
LENOX--Dr. Carl F. Ehle, Jr., 85, for many years a resident of Old Stockbridge Road, Lenox, died Thursday at Hospice of the Fisher Home in North Amherst.
Dr. Ehle was a well-known scholar and Professor of Biblical Languages at the former Berkshire Christian College of Lenox from its inception in 1958 until its closing in 1988. Shortly thereafter he helped to found the Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies (BICS) on the campus of Hope Advent Christian Church, also in Lenox.
He was born in Aberdeen, Washington March 14, 1927, son of Carl F. Ehle, Sr. and Marguerite Larkin Ehle. He earned his B.A. from the New England School of Theology, his B.D. from the Gordon College of Theology and Missions, and his Ph.D. from New York University. He was a past president of the National Association of Professors of Hebrew, and was awarded an educational scholarship to study in Israel in 1962.
Dr. Ehle and his wife, Margaret Morin Ehle, were married August 30, 1947.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children; Kathryn M. Ehle of Agawam, Carl F. "Rick" Ehle III and wife Sandra of Hancock, Laura R. Ehle of Largo, Maryland, David J. Ehle and wife Sue of Springfield, Miriam A. "Mimi"Babbitt and husband Dave of Barhamsville, Virginia, and Jonathan Ehle and wife Carol of Friendship, Maine; one sister Beverly Teshera and husband George of Bellingham, WA; 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral Services for Dr. Carl F. Ehle, Jr., will be conducted Tuesday morning at 10 am at Hope Advent Christian Church in Lenox. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Lenox. Visitation will be Monday evening at Hope Church from 4-6 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies (BICS), 249 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA 01240
Published in The Berkshire Eagle on January 20, 2013
Oral Edmond Collins, Ph.D.
 1928-2013 Dr. Oral Edmond Collins, 84, of 152 Old Stockbridge Road, Lenox, Mass., died on Monday, January 14, 2013, anticipating the Lord's soon return.
Born on May 9, 1928 at the family farm in Sodus (Alton) N.Y., he was the youngest of four children born to Johnston Homer Collins and Thelma Davis Collins.
Oral graduated from Sodus High School in 1946 and then attended New England School of Theology and Gordon Divinity School. In 1950 he was ordained as an Advent Christian minister. He received his Ph. D. in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University. His scholarly writing career culminated in the publication of his book The Final Prophecy of Jesus: An Historicist Introduction, Analysis, and Commentary on the Book of Revelation (2007). From 1958-1987 he served as the Director of the Library and professor of Biblical Studies at Berkshire Christian College in Lenox.
In 1988 he began his association with Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies (BICS) serving as Professor of Bible until 2009. An enthusiastic archeologist, he traveled frequently to Israel and created the Bible Lands Travel Seminar currently offered through BICS.
A founding member of Hope Church, and a churchman, he served as elder for many years. Oral was preceded in death by his sisters, Marion Polk, Arla Ross, and his brother Homer.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce Towle Collins of Rochester, N.H., and his five children, Sandra Lynne Wanamaker (Robert) of Burnt Hills N.Y., Rev. Rodney Johnston Collins of West Springfield Mass., Rev. Roger Gerald Collins (Shari) of Byram, MS, Judith Anne Faulkner (Scott), of Larkspur Colo., Paula Marie White (John) of Columbia S.C., twenty grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 18 at Hope Church, (259 Kemble Street, Lenox MA). The Funeral will be Saturday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at Hope Church, the Rev. Dr. Doug Foss officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Housatonic Street, Lenox.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to BICS, PO Box 1888, Lenox MA 01240.
NICKERSON, Lorraine Mary
 – 96, Bay Side Home, Barrington, formerly of Doctor’s Cove. It is with great sadness that the family of Lorraine Mary Nickerson announces her passing on Monday, January 7, 2013 in the Bay Side Home. Born in Clark’s Harbour on September 21, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Susan (Atwood) Nickerson. She was a member of the Advent Christian Church, Bear Point, serving her Lord faithfully as a Sunday school teacher and working with youth groups at the Bear Point and West Head Advent Christian Churches over the years. Her “Sunshine Girls” were her pride and joy. She worked with her husband, Jack, in the lobster business for many years. She was loved and will be remembered, by many, for her love of people, her generosity and her deep, unwavering faith. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn (Warren) Ross and grandson, John Ross, Doctor’s Cove; Niece Fay Gillis, Plymouth, Mass.; special sister-in-law, Esther Nickerson; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Lorraine was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Jack; sisters, Beulah, Charlotte, Ethel; brother, Orville; nephew, Richard, niece, Joan. Visitation was Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. for the family and from 6-8 p.m. for family and friends at the H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Barrington, where the funeral was held at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 10, Rev. Alvin McComiskey officiating. Interment was in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Barrington Passage. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Bear Point Advent Christian Church or the W.H. & F.M.S. or charity of your choice.
Victor B. Osborne Sr.
Thursday January 3, 2013 at the age of 97 Rev. Victor B. Osborne, Sr. passed away. Victor was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, F. Louise Osborne. He is survived by his sons, George (Betsy), Victor (Ruth) and Leon (Jan) Osborne; daughters, Martha (Robert) Whiting and Alberta (David) Anderson; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grand-children. Victor’s faithful pastoral ministry lasted over 63 years within the eastern United States and Canada. Victor was a vibrant Christian right up until death. He was still writing articles for the Toccoa News and the Maranatha. He spent his days: praying for friends and family and studying the Word, emailing, checking out Face Book, and hand written encouragements to friends and family listed in his address book. Any opportunity he had he would pass out tracts and bless the ones he gave them to. Who could turn down a tract handed to you by one with such love in his eyes. We were blessed to have him live in our home for the past year and a half. His Memorial Service will be Saturday, January 12 at 1:00 pm at Covenant Life Fellowship, 1574 Hennessy Road Ontario, New York 14519. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Advent Christian World Missions.
Helen Kimble Pritchett
 Helen Kimble Pritchett, 81, of 3209 Monte Drive in Monroe, N.C., formerly of Princeton, W.Va., fell asleep in Christ on Monday, December 17, 2012, at the Hospice House of Union County in Monroe, N.C. Born November 29, 1931, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late English Grant Kimble and Cordie Meador Kimble. She was retired from Leggett’s Department Store in Princeton and had been a resident of Monroe, N.C., since 1995, moving there from Princeton. Helen was a member of the Princeton Advent Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Pritchett; three sisters: Virginia Cooper, May Lair and Ruby Fletcher; and three brothers: Jackie Ray Kimble, Ezra Carl Kimble and John Paul Kimble. Survivors include two sons: Rev. Joe Pritchett, SACA Superintendent, and wife, Robin, of Garner, N.C., and Ken Pritchett and wife, Virginia, of Lenoir, N.C; one daughter, Alice Croy and husband, Glen, of Monroe, N.C., with whom Helen made her home; six grandchildren, Rebecca Carter and husband, Keith, Benjamin Pritchett, James Pritchett and Jacob Pritchett, Justin Croy, Jaelyn Croy; three sisters: Norma Hill Frye of Roanoke, Va., Peggy Ford of Ashland, Ky., and Bobbie Smith of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012, at the Princeton Advent Christian Church with Rev. Rob Buchanan and Rev. Orville Harvey officiating. Private interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the church from 12:00 Noon until the service hour on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Princeton Advent Christian Church, 706 Prince St., Princeton, WV 24740 or the STIC Group of the Shiloh Advent Christian Church, 3601 Sikes Mill Rd., Monroe, NC 28110. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.seaverfuneralservice.com. Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton is serving the Pritchett family.
Helen Davis Estep
Helen, 98 years old, of Alexandria, Va., formerly of Charleston, W.Va., passed away at her daughter’s home in Alexandria on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Helen was born on February 15, 1914, in Rhode Island, to Frank and Susie Davis, both ministers. She was the middle child of three girls, who preceded her in death. Her growing up years were spent in New Hampshire, partly on her grandfather’s farm and partly in small communities where her parents pastored small parishes. She attended New England School of Theology in 1934 – 1936 and earned a BS Degree at Edinboro State Teacher’s College in 1941.
She taught school in Kanawha Co. schools. She took a job at the first Advent Christian Church as choir director. In 1951 she married Don Estep, and they enjoyed 44 years together until his death in 1995. Helen was an active member of First Church for more than 60 years. She taught Sunday school, and was very active in all the works of the church. She loved reading the Bible and read it through several times. Helen spent many years at Camp Whitney, which is the summer youth camp in Clendenin, W.Va. She served as teacher, counselor, song leader, nurse and cook. Her life was devoted to encouraging young people to learn more about the Bible. She was very active in the community, and spent several years as a Red Cross volunteer. She was a musician at heart and could play many hymns “by ear,” (loving hymns that praised the Lord). If there was a piano in the room, there you could find Helen. She was always willing to play for any Advent Christian function and spent many hours at Agsten Manor playing the piano for the residents. She also worked with the Cub Scouts where she helped several boys earn their God and Country Badge. Her church family loved her very much, and she will be missed. Her funeral service was held December 17 at the First AC Church in Charleston, W.Va., with burial at Elk Hills Memorial Park in Big chimney, W.Va.
Donald Henry Ilse
 October 7th 1929-October 10th 2012
Donald Henry Ilse, 83, North East Point, Cape Sable Island, Shelburne County, passed away on October 10 at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Don was born to the late Arthur and Julia (Moe) Ilse on October 7, 1929, in Brookings Township, South Dakota, U.S.A. Don served 4 years in the American Military during the Korean War 1950-1954. Following this he attended the South Dakota University from which he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Later he was employed by the Barrington Municipal School Board for 18 years. Don was a member of the West Head Advent Christian Church and more recently a member of the Bear Point Advent Christian Church and the Nova Scotia Advent Christian Conference. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, the former Loretta Eleanor Nickerson; sons, David (Stephanie), North East Point, Devere, Shelburne; daughter, Denise, North East Point; grandchildren, Jessica, Halifax, Mathew, British Columbia, Ryland, North East Point; brothers, Gerald (Gladys), Brookfield, Wisconsin, Glen (Cheri), Sioux Falls, S. Dakota, Gary (Cindi), Des Moines, Iowa; sister, Gail (Curtis) Mayberry, Citrus Heights, California; a number of Nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Bud (Doris) & Philip; sisters, Kathleen & Joan in infancy. Funeral was 2:00p.m., Friday from the H.M. Huskilson’s Memorial Chapel, Barrington, Rev. Alvin McComiskey officiating. Burial was in the West Head Advent Cemetery, West Head. Memorial donations may be made to the Rosalin Nickerson Care Fund or the Autism Society.
Wilma L. Booth
Bluefield Daily Telegraph - Wed Nov 07, 2012, 05:00 AM EST
TAZEWELL, Va. — Wilma L. Booth, age 80, of North Tazewell, Va., died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Va. Born Nov. 20, 1931 in Horsepen, Va., she was a daughter of the late Luther Isaac and Bessie Virginia Waldron Murray. She was a member of the Adria Advent Christian Church where she had served as Sunday school Superintendent, and currently was serving as President of the Ruby McAmis Ladies Aide Ministry. Mrs. Booth was also a strong supporter of the church youth ministries. Throughout her illness, her days were made more comfortable and easier by the special help and care given by many volunteers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Booth Jr.; two brothers, Dorman and Herald Murray; and one sister, Margaret Daniel.
She is survived by two daughters, Carol Chambers, of North Tazewell, Va. and Gilda B. Sheets and husband, Douglas, of Lynchburg, Va.; three sisters, Retha Witten and husband, Richard, of Vinton, Ky., Maxine Hess, of Tazewell, Va., and Martha Peters of Charleston, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Norman Sheets of Madison Heights, Va., and Heather Ball of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; three great-grandchildren, Kayla Ball, Isaac Ball, and Michael Ball.
Funeral services was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. with Pastor Mark Sexton officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society 230 Charwood Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210 or Adria Advent Christian Church, 120 Cecil Drive, North Tazewell, VA 24630.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.peerystclairfuneralhome.com Percy A. Grant, Jr.
Percy A. Grant, Jr., 84, son of Percy Sr. and Capitola Grant, was born in Mechanic Falls, ME in 1928. He collapsed while preaching at Bixler Memorial Chapel in Dowling Park, FL and fell asleep in Christ on October 29, 2012. He was a pastor and missionary in the Advent Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Joan; sister Florence Mitchell; children Percy Grant, III, Sheryl Simmons, and Melody Varieur and their spouses; step-children Mala Magee and Robert Britton, and their spouses; and also many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Donald Eugene Rose
Donald Eugene Rose, age 80, of Dowling Park, Fla., passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Shands UF in Gainesville, Fla. He was a native of Charleston, W.Va., moving to Dowling Park in 2008 from Monterey, Va. He worked as a printer for the Curtis 1000 Printing Company, and since retiring, he enjoyed traveling. He attended the Beachville Advent Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Jeane Rose, Dowling Park, Fla.; one sister, Angela Shawver, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in the Bixler Memorial Gardens East cemetery with Rev. Bruce Arnold officiating.
Harris Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc., Live Oak, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.
 Rev. and Mrs. Frank and Mary Supangan
Rev. Frank Supangan of Claveria, Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, Phippines and Los Fresnos, Texas, fell asleep in Jesus on Thursday, September 13, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Mary, seven children and their spouses and numerous grandchildren.
A carpenter by trade, he gave up his profession to serve the Lord full time. He and Rev. Floro Paglinawan were the first 2 ministers to be ordained in the Philippine Advent Christian Church. His main focus of ministry was church planting and mentoring. He planted churches in Binitinan and Balingasag, Misamis Or. and in Loay, Bohol. His ministerial training came through lay minister’s classes with Rev. George Teshera and his own personal study.
His wife, Mary was his co-worker in ministry. She started a women’s group and regularly visited with her husband. He was involved in the leadership of the AC Conference.
His children were challenged to study at Oro Bible College. Two of the sons have served as pastors and a daughter taught at Oro Bible College. The Supangans moved to Texas to assist their daughter in the time of her husband’s illness and death. They desired to start an Advent Christian Church in South Texas, but it never came to fruition. Many lives have been changes through His life and ministry.
---------------------Memorial Donations: The family welcomes memorial donations to help offset the high cost to transport Frank Supangan’s remains to the Philippines and for the airline tickets of his widow and a grandson. Please send your memorial donations to: Abundant Life, C/O Pastor Chris Edge, 299 West Ocean Blvd., Los Fresnos, Texas 78566, Tel. No. (956) 233- 8283
---------------------The family of Rev. Frank Supangan wishes to express our sincere thanks for the expressions of love during our time of bereavement.
Reverend Frank Supangan - May 25, 1929 to Sept.13, 2012
Rev. Frank (Francisco) S. Supangan, age 83, of Los Fresnos, Texas, has joined his Creator on September 13, 2012 at 12:40 noon at his Los Fresnos residence. He died of natural causes.
Frank Supangan was born in Mabolo, Cebu City, Philippines May 25, 1929. On November 24th, 1949 he married Maria Cual Supangan, his life partner for 63 years.
Rev. Supangan was a retired ordained minister of the Gospel after serving God full time for 36 years. He was a successful evangelist, mentor, Bible teacher, counselor, and a church planter.
In the Philippines, Rev. Supangan served one term(four years) as president of the Evangelical Advent Christian Advisory Council, as president of the Northern Mindanao Evangelical Advent Christian Conference for five different terms, as a member of the School Board of Directors at Oro Bible College, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, as president of the Oro Bible College Board of Directors, as a national adviser of the denomination’s American Missionaries in the Philippines, as a language interpreter from English to Cebuano. He also established three churches. In Texas, he was an employee of the Cameron County Housing Authority and Los Fresnos Housing Authority.
Rev. Supangan’s avocations were building homes, gardening, and fishing. He also liked to hunt, ride his motorcycle, and learn new things including handcrafts. Furthermore, he enjoyed reading various literature of diverse subjects and genres, and he enjoyed discussion of ideas.
Frank Supangan is survived by his wife, Mary Supangan, who resides in Los Fresnos, Texas, three daughters and four sons, nineteen grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren.
Rev. Frank Supangan’s remains are to be laid to rest at Green Hills Memorial Park and Homes at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro Philippines.
Alice K. Aulis
God began the weaving of a masterpiece when almost 95 years ago, a lady now known as Mrs. “A” was born. Mrs. “A” was born on July 3, 1917, to Oscar and Cora Kingsbury in Boston, Mass. Her life took her from entering the world as a baby so tiny and delicate that she needed to be carried around on a pillow, to becoming a strong, faithful follower of Christ. It was at a young age that Mrs. “A” met the master and asked him to be Lord of her life. It was during her teen years that she met her beloved Gerry who, during his last year of college, asked her to be the love of his life. Thus, she embarked on the long journey of 70+ years as a pastor’s wife and servant of the Lord. Through the years, this journey took Mrs. “A” from her home in Mass., to Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and all the way across the United States to California.
While Mrs. “A” was a wonderful helpmate working side by side with Mr. “A”, she was also used by God in numerous other capacities including being a leader and official in various local, regional, state, and national church organizations, a Sunday school teacher, a Bible school teacher, a church member, and a LINKS coordinator. Being both an excellent violinist and soloist, Mrs. “A” used these talents as another way to serve the Lord. At just eight years old she was asked by the leader of a prayer meeting to sing her first solo. From that time on, she sang for her Lord until she turned 90 years of age.
Mrs. “A” was endowed with the ability to what today is called multi-tasking. In addition to being a pastor’s wife and a servant of the Lord in her own right, she was also a caring, loving Christian mother to seven children. Also, periodically through the years she worked outside the home serving in positions ranging from sales to business offices to instructional assistant to registrar to school secretary. Her excellent capabilities and great work ethics led her to be selected and honored with the “Imperial County Excellence in Education Award.” She wrote for the AC “Maranatha” devotional for many years and was very active in leadership roles in the AC missions organization.
As the years progressed and Mrs. “A” was no longer able to participate in some aspects of Christian work, she remained ever faithful to the Lord, being both a prayer warrior and a student of his word. God’s masterpiece is now completed in the legacy Mrs. “A” leaves. The legacy she leaves cannot be bought with money, fame or riches, yet, it is a priceless legacy – a life completely dedicated and given to serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Frances Elizabeth Gillett Vannoy
September 8, 1928 – August 14, 2012
Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Gillett Vannoy, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care due to complications of Alzheimers. Mrs. Vannoy was born in Concord, N.H., on September 8, 1928, to the late George and Asenath Rodliff Gillett. She was married to Reverend Hal Sherrill Vannoy for 58 years. She was a member of Tabernacle Advent Christian Church for 40 years and was a former Director of Education and Nursing at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. She was a registered nurse and had previously served at New England Baptist Hospital, Wilkes General Hospital, Charlotte Presbyterian Hospital, and Hickory Memorial. Mrs. Vannoy also taught at Ferguson School. In addition to her nursing responsibilities she also found time to teach piano.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Ronald George Vannoy and David Arthur Vannoy; sister, Lillian Illsley; special loved ones, Tammy Chisolm, Charlotte Herman and Caldwell Friend, Brandy Angley.
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to: Tabernacle Advent Christian Church, PO Box 596, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Forrest M. Chapman Sr.
 Sept. 29, 1922 ~ July 17, 2012
Forrest was born to Ruth and Isaac Chapman in Scofield, Ore. a small sawmill town. As a child, the family moved often, going where his father could find work. They settled in Bristow, Okla. on an oil lease. There, he attended school, playing football, basketball and track. He moved back to Oregon where he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943. Forrest served as a cook in Europe, participating in "The Battle of the Bulge", Colmar Pocket and crossing of the Rhine with the 75th Inf. Div. He was discharged in 1946 and made his way to Portland, finding work at Pacific Meat Co. where he worked for 31 years until the plant closed. Other jobs followed until retirement in 1987. Forrest married Dolores Lucas, the love of his life, on Nov. 1, 1947 and they were looking forward to celebrating their 65 anniversary. All of his life he faithfully served God and was active in his church. Forrest enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, bowling, playing Scrabble and collecting "three little monkeys" figurines. Forrest is survived by his wife, Dolores; sons, Forrest Jr. (Glenna), Tim (Phyllis), Jeff and Tracy (Michele); five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Cook; many nephews, nieces and extended family and friends. Brother, Robert and grandson, Kris Chapman, preceded him in death. He loved them all.
A memorial service was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 at Thompson Road Bible Fellowship (TRBF), 7606 SE Thompson Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TRBF.
Published in The Oregonian on July 29, 2012.
Johnny Dale Lewis
 DIED: August 2, 2012, in Dallas, Texas
BIOGRAPHY: John was born on April 13, 1953 in Plainview, Texas and was raised in Petersburg, Texas where he attended school. Following graduation, John attended Southwest Business College in Plainview, Texas, where he became a court reporter. He married Rebecca O'Neal on August 17, 1979, in Pampa. John spent most of his adult life working in the oilfield. He worked for Samson Drilling and Key Energy as an independent oilfield consultant. Prior to that, he worked for Baker Oil Tools. He was a member of Faith Advent Christian Fellowship of Pampa where he served as a deacon. John thought the world of his three boys, and he loved spending any time he could with his only granddaughter Charlotte. John was a thinker with a dry, but playful sense of humor. He enjoyed playing video games and reading. When he was home, he was inseparable from his faithful pet Chihuahua, Snickers. John loved the Lord, and he always tried to think of others before himself. He became an organ donor with the hope that his contribution would bring others the hope of life.
SURVIVORS: his wife: Rebecca of the home; their three sons: Seth Lewis of Pampa, Jacob Lewis, Christopher Lewis and wife Gina, all of Amarillo; and his only granddaughter: Charlotte. He is also survived by his mother: Joyce Holley of Mooresville, North Carolina; his mother-in-law: Edna O'Neal of Pampa; his brother: Jerry Lewis and wife Linda of Pampa; his sisters: Terri Herrington and husband Dan of Boerne, Tanaya Krauss and husband Craig of Mooresville, North Carolina, and Suzie McConnell of Groton, Connecticut; his sisters-in-law: Deborah Bailey and husband Johnny, and Kathy Johnson and husband Tim, all of Pampa; his nieces and nephews: Matt, Mark, and Luke Bailey, Joshua, Jarrett, and Patrick Parsons, Jason Herrington, Stacie Barker, Krystin Price, Kayden Mims, Blake Frye, Tara Jackson, Jamie Morris, Nathan Davis, and Robyn Wing; his great nieces and nephews: Jordan, Jadyn, Courtney, Addison, Kinsley, Lane, Alex, Ryan, Ava, Madison, and Nataleigh; and his former exchange students: Richard and Robson Rodrigues of Birigui, Brazil, whom he thought of as sons. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Lewis of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
In memory of John, the family would like to encourage his friends to register as organ donors.
Rev. Clayton T. Dilworth
April 24, 1921 – April 5, 2012
Rev. Clayton T. Dilworth died peacefully on April 5, 2012, at the age of 90 in Tacoma, Washington. His beloved wife of 62 years, Dolly Dilworth, died in 2005. He was born in Buena Vista, Texas. He was raised in Modesto, California, on a dairy farm. In his youth he excelled at long distance running and raising and judging livestock. Rev. Dilworth, after obtaining his Theology degree from Aurora College in Illinois, moved to Santa Cruz, California, in 1949 and served as the pastor at Santa Cruz Advent Christian Church for 10 years. In 1960, Pastor Dilworth left for Savannah, Georgia, and Berea, South Carolina, Advent Christian Churches to serve over 8 years. The Dilworth’s relocated to Washington where they worked for 15 years as house-parents and counselors for troubled teens. In 1984 he and wife Dolly returned to Santa Cruz to serve in the church he began in 1949. After Dolly died, he moved to Tacoma, Washington, to spend his last years in a retirement complex. He made many friends and enjoyed being close to extended family. He is survived by sons Richard Dilworth and wife Victoria of Eugene, Oregon, and David Dilworth and wife Lucille of Vaughn, Washington; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Maxine Lobb; and best friend Laura.
Mr. Jerry Wayne Harris, Sr.
Mr. Jerry Wayne Harris, Sr., 65, died Sunday evening (April 15, 2012)
He was a native of Brunswick, Georgia, but he was raised in Waycross before moving to Blackshear. He was a truck driver for 21 years and member of Waring Community Church in Waycross, Georgia.
He is the son of the late Leroy Harris and Geraldine Taylor Davis. He is preceded in death by his step-father, Harley Davis; one son, Roy Dale Harris; three brothers, Roger Harris, Johnny Davis and Infant Boy Davis; and one niece, Natasha Harris.
Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Eva Reed Harris of Waycross; seven children, Jerry Wayne Harris, Jr. (Wanda) of Patterson, Lisa Mullaly (Rev. Jerry) of Hoboken, Brandi Furjanc (Don) of Johnstown, PA, Stephanie Catanzaro (Phillip) of Jacksonville, FL, Jennifer Harris of Tampa, FL, Angela Guy (Don) of Blackshear, and Ben Guy (Renee) of Blackshear; 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; two brothers, Bo Harris (Marlene) of Waycross and Dennis Harris of Douglas; one sister, Virginia Fussell (Danny) of Douglas; one niece, Tammy Maze (Chris) of Douglas; and several great nieces and nephews.
Charles H. Lampard
January 10, 1924 - March 5, 2012
Rev. charles Lampard, 88 of Windsor, Conn., fell asleep in His Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 5, 2012.
He was born on January 10, 1924, in Friday Harbor, Washington. He served in the army during WWII and returned home to attend the University of Washington. Feeling called to the ministry he came to the East Coast to attend the New England School of Theology where he met his wife, Alma Johnson. During his career, he served as pastor in several Advent Christian Churches, including Penfield, N.Y., New Bedford, Mass., Peacedale, R.I., Massena, N.Y., and Bristol, Conn. During his years of ministry he served on many boards for the conference and region. He was a registered member of the Girl Scouts and enjoyed camping and helping with his wife's troop. He always saw the positive side of life and loved to laugh. His sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew him.
He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Alma (Johnson) Lampard, his brother, Ray Lampard and his sister, Margaret Lampard, both of Olympia, Wash. A loving father and grandfather he is survived by his daughter, Nancy Sylvester and husband, Phillip, of Windsor, Conn.; his daughter Dianne Hart and husband, Walter, of Torrington, Conn.; and son Stephen Lampard and wife, Cindy, of Oceanside, Calif.; and eight grandchildren.
A celebration of Charles' life will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Advent Christian Church, 517 West Street, Bristol, CT 06010. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Torrington Advent Christian Church, 217 New Harwinton Road, Torrington, CT 06790. The Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad Street, Plainville, CT, has care of arrangements.
LaRoy Shaull
Sept. 25, 1935 – Oct. 14, 2010
Funeral services were Monday for LaRoy N. Shaull, a longtime Payne County resident. He died Oct. 14, 2010 in Stillwater. He was 75.
LaRoy was born Sept. 25, 1935 near Yale to the late Homer F. and Gladys Bradley Shaull. He was reared and educated in Payne County and attended school in Quay and Cushing. He graduated from Cushing High School with the Class of 1953.
On July 22, 1955 in Yale, LaRoy was united in marriage to Geraldine “Gerrie” Baxter. They had three children.
LaRoy and Gerrie lived briefly in Bartlesville but made their first home in Tulsa. They also lived in Virginia before returning to Oklahoma.
LaRoy was a licensed journeyman electrician and a 50-year veteran of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 584. He was a lifelong member of Council Valley Advent Christian Church and enjoyed hunting and gardening. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren, especially taking them fishing in the farm pond at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Gerrie, of the home; two sons, Jim Shaull and his wife, Cory, of Williamston, S.C., and Craig Shaull and his wife, Suzann, of Bristow; two brothers, Donald Shaull and his wife, Mildred, of Pryor, and Harry Shaull and his wife, Betty, of Tulsa; one sister, Luella Dethloff of Cushing; six grandchildren, Jennifer Winner and her husband, Aaron, Jamie Shaull, Micah Shaull and his wife, Amanda, Sarah Fisher and her husband, Justin, Katie Shaull and Blake Shaull; one great-granddaughter, Layla Grace Shaull; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, LaRoy ws preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Shaull.
The Shaull family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the Council Valley Advent Christian Church Building Fund.
Services under the direction of Palmer Marler Funeral Home were in the First Christian Church of Cushing. Burial was in Fairlawn-New Zion Cemetery, Cushing.
Rev. Joseph Edward Adams
 Benson – Rev. Joseph Edward Adams, age 84, of 1200 Adams Road died Friday, January 20, 2012, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Funeral service will be 2:00PM Monday, January 23, 2012, at Stone’s Creek Advent Christian Church. Dr. Larry Withrow and Rev. Tom McMahon will officiate. Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Church Cemetery.
Rev. Adams was born in Johnston County on October 30, 1927 to the late John Quincy and Mancy Lee Adams. He was also preceded in death by Brothers, Woodrow Adams and Pinkney Adams. He served in the U. S. Air Force for three years. Rev. Adams was a retired Advent Christian Church minister. During his ministry, he served Advent Christian Churches in Erwin, Garner, Potters Hill, Hollandale, and Smithfield, all in North Carolina. He also preached in Georgia at Bethlehem Advent Christian Church and in South Carolina at Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church and Savannah Advent Christian Church. Rev. Adams was currently a member of Stone’s Creek Advent Christian Church.
Surviving include wife, Frances Ryals Adams; Children, Connie Adams and husband, Alan Hengle, of Four Oaks, James Edward Adams, Sr., and wife, Jean, of Snow Hill, and Brian Adams of Charleston, SC; Sister, Annie Parsons of Dunn; and Brother, John D. Adams of Garner; 2 Grandchildren; and 2 Great Grandchildren. HENRY J. NUTTING
 Posted Feb. 14, 2012, at 7:50 p.m.
PERHAM – Henry J. Nutting, 95, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at his residence. He was born Aug. 14, 1916, in Perham, the son of Ernest and Florence Nutting. | |
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