Starcher, Donald Goldsmith

Passed: 1915-04-06

Age: 14

Source: Mountaineer

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1915-04-09

Information:     Donald Goldsmith Starcher, son of James D. and Elizabeth Starcher died April 6th, 1915, age 14 years, 1 month and 20 days.  During the evangelistic meetings conducted in the Ripley United Brethren Church by Dr. Hicks in 1910, he was converted and on March 6th the same year he was baptized and received into the church.  He lived a beautiful Christian life, was good and kind and gentle in all his way.  On Sunday previous to his death the family gathered about the piano and he with the rest joined in singing some of his favorite songs of which ""I""ll live for him who died for me"" and ""Where he leads me I will follow""   [Mountaineer 9 April, 1915]  The sudden and unexpected death of Donald Goldsmith Starcher which occurred Tuesday at Charleston, W. Va., was a severe shock to his parents, sisters, and a host of friends.  His death was due to cerebral meningitis and followed a short illness.  He was 14 years old, a bright, promising boy whose death brings sadness to a large circle of friends.  His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Starcher, and two sisters survive.  He was converted at an early age and united with the United Brethren Church.  The remains were brought to Ripley Wednesday.  Following funeral services, conducted by Rev. E. W. Webster, interment was made on Pine Hill.   (McIntyre)