Mrs Elizabeth Alcorn, on 3rd July, aged 84. She was saved on 7th April, 1936 through John 5.24, and was received into Wallace Avenue Assembly where she was a valued member for most of her life, until moving to Rathfriland. Latterly she was associated with Drumlough assembly until unable through illness to attend the meetings. A Christian whose godly deportment adorned the doctrine, her interest and contributions to the Lord’s work are recorded above. Lovingly cared for by nieces and nephews and by the staff of Ashgrove Care Home. Prayer requested for the relations.
Mrs Hamilton Brannan, widow of the late William Brannan, was called home on 4th July, aged 87. Saved in her teens, she was baptised soon afterwards and was received into fellowship in Loan Hall, Stevenston, where she continued all her life. She was a sister with a lovely spirit and, with her husband, was totally given to hospitality both to local believers and visitors. Sadly, her health deteriorated a number of years ago. After her husband’s death she was nursed by her family for a few years, but spent the last ten and a half years in a Nursing Home. Please pray for the family, including many unsaved relatives.
Mr James Norman Davison, called suddenly into the Lord’s presence on 15th May, having just prepared the table for the Lord’s Supper. Saved as a boy of 14 on 10th December, 1944, after Harold Paisley had preached the gospel in Carnlough - "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life" bringing assurance to his soul. A foundation member of the Craigyhill Assembly, Larne, where for forty-two years he untiringly sought to be a help. A devoted husband and father, a faithful elder, a brother beloved, he was highly esteemed and will be greatly missed by all. He was "a servant of the church", and "a succourer of many". The large funeral from Craigyhill Gospel Hall was conducted by David Gilliland and Willie Fenton, with local brethren sharing.
Mr Peter Forman passed away on 24th April, aged 91, after a very brief illness. Peter was brought up in the village of Whinnyfold and was saved at the age of fourteen. He was a fisherman, and was connected with the sea all his working life. Along with his wife Jean, he was baptised and received into fellowship in Prince St Hall, Peterhead in January, 1954. Although of a quiet and retiring temperament, he was a very friendly man, never slow to mention the Saviour to the unsaved, and he loved to discuss the Scriptures with the believers. Although independent and maintaining everything in the home, he was very lovingly cared for by his only daughter, who, with her family, will miss him very much.
Mr John Liddell, on 4th July, aged 94. Our brother was saved and baptised as a young man and along with his wife Isa, who predeceased him, sought fellowship in the Armadale assembly where, apart from a short time in Deans and another in Auchlochan, he remained until his homecall. In earlier years John was Bible class leader, and the three surviving members of that class were able to be in attendance at his funeral. John was both a spiritual and a practical brother, and there is ample evidence in the hall both of his handiwork and his liberality. He had a deep exercise for the salvation of his extended family, for whom we request your prayers.
Mr Bertie Parks, on 11th May, suddenly during morning milking. Saved on 23rd April, 1954, he was in Ardmore until his marriage in 1961 when he came to Broomhedge where he remained. Honourable, loyal, and faithful, he shared in oversight for many years. The very large funeral, which included all sections of the community, was eloquent testimony to the high respect in which he was held by friends, farmers, neighbours, and assemblies. He is sadly missed in the home and in the meeting.
Mr Jim Sheriden, on 14th June, in his 77th year. Saved in 1952 at meetings conducted by D L Craig and T Graham in a barn at Tullywest, he was associated with the assembly at Ballynahinch for many years, and for the last twelve years enjoyed happy fellowship in Carryduff assembly. A quiet, reserved brother with a good testimony, he was loyal to the Lord, His Word, and to the assembly, being faithful in attendance at all the assembly meetings. His large funeral service in Carryduff Gospel Hall was conducted by J Scott and S Thompson. He is survived by his wife Doreen, son Stuart, and daughter Jacqueline and their families.
Mr E.A.R. Shotter, formerly of Northampton, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on 2nd July, aged 91, having served Him faithfully for nearly 80 years. Latterly he was at the Bethany Residential Home near Basingstoke, and right until his homecall he was active in spiritual things. The family would like to thank the many saints who have prayed for us and shown kindness in so many ways.
Mrs Annie Stephen was called home on 20th April, aged 92. Annie was saved after losing her husband and son in the "Quiet Waters", a fishing boat which was lost in 1954. She was a very kind person, known for her hard work and interest in others. Her favourite verse was Romans 5.1 which she loved to quote. She was baptised and received into fellowship in Prince St Hall, Peterhead later in 1954, where she continued consistently. Although latterly in extreme weakness, she was faithfully cared for daily by her family who wait the day of reunion.
Miss Esther Summers was called home in May, aged 96. She was saved as a young girl of sixteen when employed in the herring fishing in Great Yarmouth. Some time later she was baptised and received into fellowship in Prince Street Hall, Peterhead. She was a very quiet sister who loved the Lord and His people. She possessed an amazing memory and was able to trace her family tree for multiple generations. She had a cheery and gracious spirit, and right until her death had a lively interest in those in the assembly.
Mr David Wood, on 2nd April, aged 85. David was saved when he was 15 in Salsburgh Gospel Hall during a gospel campaign by Edward Rankin, an Irish evangelist. He attended Salsburgh Gospel Hall until he was called up for National Service during which time he always sought out a gospel hall in the area where he was stationed, taking some of his comrades with him. When demobbed he again joined Salsburgh Gospel Hall until his marriage to Jean, when he attended Asher Hall, Bothwell, teaching in the Sunday School there for eight years. After this he was part of the assembly in Viewpark where he now resided. When this meeting closed he became a member of Union Hall, Uddingston and carried on the Sunday School in Viewpark for the next 20 years. In recent years David saw some of the fruitfulness of the work in this area. He is survived by his wife Jean and three daughters and one son who are all serving the Lord where they are.
Mr Samuel Young, Keady, Co Armagh, on 17th July, aged 92. Our brother was saved in the early 1930’s when E Allen and K Duff preached at Tullyglush, and was in fellowship in the assembly at Keady for many years. A brother who loved the Lord and loved His Word. Predeceased by his wife some six years ago, his funeral was from the home of his niece who had cared for him in his later years. The services were conducted by J G Hutchinson and J Wishart.
