Who's Who at Stark Road Gospel Hall, MI

Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, Michigan (OB) 1928-present

• • aka West Chicago Gospel Hall & Detroit Gospel Hall

Correspondents

• Alexander "Alex" Stewart @ 9320 Burnette Ave. +1936-1977 (b. 1897 Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland - d. 1995 Royal Oak, MI)
• James Kirkland Vallance @ Northville 1978-2000+ (b. 1931 Bo'ness, Falkirk, Scotland, emig. 1948 @ Detroit, d. 7-18-2020 Livonia, MI)
• Dr. David Vallance +2003-2018+
  • Clinical Assistant Professor @ Univ. of MI 1995-1999
  • private practice specializing in Rheumatology 1999-present

Other Leadership

• Thomas M. Barr +1947+
• William J. Barr +1947+
• Robert R. Bell +1947+
• Charles A. MacLeod +1947+
• Robert Neilson +1947+
• Robert J. Russell +1947+
• Robert Sherrard 1920-1947

Early Families

Aitken family

• Alexander Aitken +1965 (d. 1965); WIS 1965-8: Detroit: "Our dear brother Alex. Aitken, formerly of Akron, Ohio, was called home suddenly from the hospital, following an operation, June 5th. Saved in Akron 32 years ago and, with his wife, in fellowship there for years until coming here to West Chicago Hall. Pray for his widow and three daughters."

Barr family

• PB +1901 @ Co. Down, Ireland

• William John Barr (b. 1857 Co. Down, Ire.)
• Eliza Jane Kilpatrick Barr (b. 1862 Co. Down, Ire.)

• • Samuel Barr 1928-1981 (b. 1898 Mullafernaghan, Co. Down, N.I., emig. 1923, d. 1981 Westland, MI)
  • Edith Antrobus Barr 1928-1986 (b. 1900 Jarrow, Durham, Eng., emig. 1911, d. 1986 Livonia, MI); T&T 1986-11: "Mrs. Samuel Barr of Livonia, MI on Sept. 13, age 86. Our dear sister was born in England and came to the USA in 1911. Mrs. Barr was saved in early years and received into fellowship in Central Gospel Hall. In 1925, she was married and shortly afterward she and her late husband were associated with the West Chicago assembly from its beginning. She continued steadfastly until the end, and will be missed." Dau. of James Antrobus (b. 1869 Gateshead, Durham, Eng.) & Susannah Ryles Antrobus (b. 1869 Sheriff Hill, Durham, Eng.)
    • Aline Agnes Barr Kraatz 1928-1944+ (b. 1926 Detroit, MI - d. 1985 Royal Oak, MI) m. Donald Herbert Kraatz (1922-1972);
    • Donald Samuel Barr 1928-1946+ (b. 1928 Detroit, MI - d. 2011 Mission, TX) 1957 m. Phyllis Ilone Bunce

• • Thomas M. Barr +1930-1947+ elder (b. 1902 N.I.) 1930 Laborer @ Chocolate Factory;

• • William J. Barr 1928?-1966+ elder
  • Mrs. William Barr 1928?-1966 (b. 1897 Ireland - d. 1966 Detroit, MI); WIS 1966-4: Detroit: "On Feb. 7th., our esteemed sister Mrs. William Barr was called home in her 69th year. Saved in Ireland in 1917 through the late Dr. Matthews, shortly afterwards came to Detroit and has been in happy fellowship here since in West Chicago Hall, now Stark Avenue Hall. Her husband survives, also three sons. A woman of a kindly spirit, much missed."

Bell family

• Robert R. Bell +1947+ elder

Bruff family

• William Albert Bruff, Sr. (b. 1881 De Sota, MO - d. 1936 Detroit, MI); 1920 counter @ railroad shop; +1930-1936 laborer @ Ford Motor;
• Elizabeth Nobel Mason Bruff +1979 (1897-1979) also of Hillside Chapel
  • Walter Thomas Bruff (b. 1911 MO - d. 1967 Corpus Christi, TX)
  • Roy R. Bruff (b. 1913 - d. 1969 Westland, MI)
  • James Alexander Bruff (1925-1997)
  • William "Albert" Bruff, Jr. (1926- d. 2011 Livonia, MI)
  • Helen Duthie Bruff Ratliff (b. 1919 Scotland - d. 2013 Waterford, MI)
  • John M. Bruff (b. 1937)

Buchanan family

• Archibald Buchanan 1928?-1965 (1889-1965); WIS 1965-5: Detroit, Mich.: "Our dear brother Arch. Buchanan "went home" March 22, age 76. Saved when 15 in Linwood, Scotland, baptized and in fellowship there. He came here in 1925. Quiet, godly and kind and esteemed by all. Remember his widow, three sons, two daughters in prayer. He was in the West Chicago Assembly here."
• Martha H. Crawford 1928?--1965+ (b. 1889 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scot. - ); dau. Samuel Crawford (b. 1863 Paisley, Scot.) & Jane "Jeanie" Hair Crawford (b. 1864 Paisley, Scot.);
• Archibald Buchanan 1928?-1940+ (b. 1913 Linwood, Scot. - d. 2002 Grand Rapids, MI); m. Jean Summerville Walker (b. 1919 - d. 2018 Grand Rapids, MI);
• Jeanie Hair Buchanan 1928?-1940+ (b. 1915 Linwood, Scot.)
• Mary Moore Buchanan 1928?-1940+ (b. 1916 Linwood, Scot. - d. 1994 Allen Park, MI)
• Samuel Crawford Buchanan 1928?-1940+ (b. 1920 Linwood, Scot. - d. 2009 Detroit, MI); m. Sarah;
• John Moore Buchanan 1928?-1940+ (b. 1922 Linwood, Scot. - d. 2002 New Port Richey, FL)
  • Tampa Bay Times 2002-7-9: "...Born in Scotland, he came here in 1985 from Toledo, Ohio. He was a retired bookkeeper for Sun Oil Co. with 43 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Holiday Gospel Assembly..."

Christie family

• Lawrence Christie 1942-1946 (d. 1946); AA 1946-5: Detroit, MI: "Lawrence Christie departed to be with Christ suddenly on Lord's Day, April 28. He was saved in 1931 and received in the 86th and Bishop St., Assembly in Chicago. For a few years our brother was with the assembly in Sturgis, and for the last four years in the West Chicago Blvd. Hall in Detroit. His work carried him to various places where he always sought out the gatherings of the Lord's people, and thus our brother was widely known. Funeral services in Detroit and burial services in Chicago were conducted by brethren Ferguson, Schwartz, Gould and Cotton. He is survived by his widow."
• Mrs. Lawrence Christie 1942-1946+

Craig family

• Mrs. Margaret Craig 1928?-1964 (1902-1964); WIS 1964-6: Detroit: "Our beloved sister Mrs. Margaret Craig "went home" April 3rd, aged 62. Saved in Port Glasgow, Scotland when 16 years of age, in fellowship there and since coming here in 1923 in fellowship in the old Central Gospel Hall and West Chicago Hall. A quiet and godly sister."

Crewdson family

• Isaac "Wilson" Crewdson 1931-1950 (b. 1870 Brantford, ON - d. 1950 Detroit, MI)
  • son of Henry Crewdson (b. 1845 Manchester, England - d. 1918 Detroit, MI) & Martha Catherine Kline Gibbs Crewdson (b. 1843 Vaughan, ON - d. 1921 Detroit, MI) who married in Toronto, Ontario as PB in 1870.
    • Martha was previously married in 1858 to Elijah Gibbs (b. 1837 West Gwillimbury, ON) who opened a gunsmith shop in Bradford, Simcoe, ON in 1863. In 1866, an Elijah Gibbs in Toronto invented a "last block fastener", and may have died that same year.

• Anne Margaret Martin Crewdson 1931-1953 (1880-1953);
  • dau. of Robert Martin (b. 1833 Cavan, Peterborough, ON - d. 1907 St. Clair, MI) & Jane Rusk Martin (b. 1838 Mona Mills, ON - d. 1893 Croswell, MI)
  • AA 1953-1: Detroit, MI: "Our dear sister, Mrs. Anne M. Crewdson went home to be with Christ on Jan. 9, after a long illness, in her 73rd year. Saved about 60 years and in fellowship in assemblies gathered to the Lord's name. For the last twenty-two years she was identified with West Chicago Blvd. Assembly, Detroit. She is survived by a son and daughter. She was a quiet, godly and consistent sister who loved the Lord and His people. Will be missed in the Assembly and in the home. Funeral services were conducted by brethren John Govan and Alexander Stewart."

• • • Anna Mary Crewdson (1909-1910 Detroit, MI)
    • Frances Margaret Crewdson McGarrie (b. 1911 Detroit, MI - d. 1998 Iron Station, N.C.) m. James Thornton McGarrie (b. 1908 Scot. - d. 1970 Detroit, MI)
    • Edwin Wilson Crewdson (b. 1917 Detroit, MI - d. 2000 Jacksonville, [[Florida|FL); m. Elizabeth Finnie Aitken 1941 @ Summit, OH;

Cumming family

• Robert Cumming ?
• Mrs. (McKee) Cumming ? (1903-1973); WIS 1973-3: San Diego, CA: "Our beloved sister Mrs. Robert Cumming was called home to be with the Lord suddenly on Jan. 8th in her 70th year. Born in Kilkeel, N.I., saved in meetings at West Chicago Hall, Detroit, in which assembly she was until moving to Deckerville, Mich., for a few years and the past nine years in Front St. Assembly here. A worthy sister who will be much missed. Remember her husband in prayer, also her daughter, Mrs. Don Garnham of McKeesport and two sons. We miss friends of many years. Titus 2:13."

• Mary McKee 1933+ (d. 1973); WIS 1973-2: San Diego, Calif.: "We have also received word of the homecoming of our sister Mary McKee, sister of our Mr. Robert Cumming's wife. Saved at meetings we believe of the West Chicago Gospel Hall, Detroit in 1933. She went home Dec. 6th."

Friend family

• Philip "John" Friend 1939-1948 (b. 1873 Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, raised in Scot., d. 1948 Detroit, MI); AA 1949-2: Detroit: "Mr. John Friend passed into the presence of the Lord whom he loved on Dec. 24 at the age of 75. He was saved in Scotland 51 years ago and in fellowship in Motherwell and Dumformline, previous to coming to Windsor, Ont., where he was identified with the Partington assembly. During the past nine years he was associated with saints in the West Chicago Blvd. Hall, and as caretaker in more recent years. Of a humble, gracious spirit, with a happy smile and cheery word our brother will be missed both in the home and assembly and the various conferences where he would meet the Lord's people. He was deeply exercised for unsaved loved ones. His true help-meet and ten grown sons and daughters survive. Funeral services were conducted by John Govan."
• Catherine Moffat Friend 1939-1965 (b. 1879 Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scot. - d. 1965); WIS 1963-4: Saints of this city parted with two sisters recently, Mrs. Catherine Friend on Jan. 30th., aged 86... for several years in West Chicago Assembly." Dau. of Thomas Moffat (b. 1855 Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scot.) & Elizabeth Davidson Moffat (b. 1857 Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scot.)
  • Elizabeth D. "Bessie" Friend Strachan (b. 1899 Bothwell, Chapelhall, Scot. - d. 1979 Detroit, MI); m. Samuel Strachan; ch: Mrs. Catherine Noble & Mrs. Isabel Pieper;
  • Jeanie Livingstone Friend Russell (b. 1914 Dunfermine, Scot.); 1937 m. Allan Anderson Russell (b. 1915 New Westminster, B.C.), @ Windsor, ON; both PB;

Govan family

• John Govan 1950-1967 (1885-1967) elder & itinerant (commended 1928)
• Bessie May Sinclair Govan 1950-1973 (1881-1973)
  • John Robert Govan (1913-1994) m. Hazel Eleanor Griffin Govan (1915-1991)

Heath family

• Mrs. Eliza Jane Heath +1969
  • T&T 1969-8: "Our dear sister, Mrs. Eliza Jane Heath, went home to be with Christ on June 6th. Saved many years ago in Bay City, Mich., she came to Detroit and through the years was in happy fellowship in Central, West Chicago Blvd., and Stark Road Gospel Halls. She bore a quiet testimony and suffered much and patiently this last number of years being confined to home, hospital and nursing homes; now at rest with the Lord. The funeral serve in Detroit was taken by William Pell and at the cemetery in Bay City by William Mowat."

Hoath family

• Mrs. Henry Hoath +1960 (1893-1960); WIS 1960-6: Belleville, Mich.: "Our dear sister Mrs. Henry Hoath "went home" to be with the Lord April 12th. For many years in this country district and in fellowship in the old Central Gospel Hall, recently in fellowship in West Chicago Gospel Hall in Detroit. A few years back we had several cottage meetings in her district which seemed to be fruitful. She was aged 67."

Joyce family

• Alexander Hamilton Joyce +2006 (1926-2006)
• Lois I. Kitchen Joyce +1973-2006+
  • Jerry Joyce
  • Judy Joyce Dennison
  • John Joyce
  • Jeff Joyce
  • Jim Joyce
  • Joel Joyce

Kitchen family

• Charles E. Kitchen +1973-1976 (1899-1976) Detroit building contractor 50 years; WIS 1976-5: "Our esteemed brother Mr. Charles Kitchen "went home" to be with the Lord Mar. 31, aged 77. From the "Thumb" of Michigan at Glencoe, he has been identified with the Stark Road Assembly, formerly West Chicago, for many years, an elder of repute and with his wife who predeceased him, most hospitable and kind in the work of the Lord. Shall be much missed. We have known our brother for 55 years. Survived by three sons, one daughter, Mrs. Alex. Joyce, and one sister. He was saved when 17. In Central Hall first, a good man, consistent in attendance and served his brethren faithfully. Much missed in home and Assembly."
• Agnes Irene McDonald Kitchen +1973 (1897-1973); WIS 1973-9: Fallen Asleep: Detroit, Mich.: "Our beloved sister Mrs. Charles Kitchen "went home" to be with the Lord from the hospital Saturday July 28th. Saved many years ago in the Glencoe district of the Thumb of Michigan and for years in Detroit. With her husband she showed much hospitality to the Lord's servants and others and loved the old paths of the Word to the end. In fellowship in Stark Road Assembly (formerly West Chicago) she will be much missed and we commend her husband to the prayers of the saints, also her daughter in the assembly at Stark Road. Three sons and their families who have heard the Word for years we especially commend to the prayers of His own. We have known this family for over 50 years, her parents of the "old school." Our sister was aged 75."
  • Donald Charles Kitchen (b. 1921 Detroit, MI - d. 1993 Hillsboro Beach, FL) m. Barbara I. Clerihew; cofounder "D.M. Kitchen Building Co." 1964.
  • Maurice Everett Kitchen (1927-2007)
  • Milton Gerald Kitchen (1931-2007) cofounder "D.M. Kitchen Building Co." 1964; U.S. Navy 1951-1955; Trustee @ Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian, Bloomfield Hills, MI;
  • Lois I. Kitchen Joyce +1973-2006+
    • see Joyce family

Lavery family

• William C. Lavery (b. 1932)
• Margaret Jane Savage Lavery +1998 (b. 1933 Comber, Ireland - d. 1998 Berlin, VT)
  • M. Roslynn Lavery Rey
  • W. Mark Lavery
  • Colleen R. Lavery Wright
  • Fiona J. Lavery Houle

MacLeod family

• Charles A. MacLeod +1947+ elder

McGarrie family

• James T. McGarrie ? ; (d. 1970); WIS 1970-4: Detroit: "Our dear brother James T. McGarrie "went home" to be with the Lord Feb. 26th. Dear Jim "retired" from an executive position in the large General Motors Corp., last year and looked forward to spending much time in visitation of lonely and needy, but the Lord has seen fit to take him home. His widow survives, also two daughters. In fellowship in West Chicago Assembly (Stark Road Assembly), and latterly in Sarnia Assembly. Titus 2:13.

McKean family

• John T. McKean 1951-1967 (1889-1967); T&T 1967-6: "Our aged brother, John T. McKean, was called home on March 24th, in his 88th yeaer. Born in Leadhills, Scotland, and saved when a lad in his teens, he came to the U.S.A. in 1901. He was in fellowship in Upper Peninsula and Detroit Assemblies and for the last 16 years at West Chicago Blvd. and Stark Road, being faithful in attendance at meeting. He loved to hear the gospel preached and witnessed for the Saviour to all with whom he came in contact. Samuel Barr spoke a faithful word to a good company at the funeral service."

McMaster family

• Andrew McMaster 1938-1978; (1909-1985) WIS 1985-2: "Andrew McMaster on Dec. 25, age 76. Our dear brother was born in N. Ireland and came to Hamilton, Ontario as a child. About the time of his marriage, he moved to Detroit, and was saved during fruitful meetings in West Chicago Blvd. in 1938. He was a faithful man, teaching Sunday School for 25 years and seeing some fellow workers saved. During the past seven years, he was in San Diego, then in Florida, and then six months at the home in Marion, Iowa. E. Doherty had the funeral service in Florida."

Mooney family

• T&T 1950-9: Detroit, MI: "The tragic and sudden deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Mooney was caused by an automobile accident a few miles north of Saginaw, Michigan. A speeding car which failed to observe a stop sign at an intersection, struck their car on Sunday afternoon, July 2nd. Mrs. Mooney was killed instantly, and Mr. Mooney was taken to a hospital in Saginaw and died six days later, July 8th. Their youngest daughter, Catherine, aged 13, was also in the car but escaped miraculously with minor injuries. Mrs. Mooney was saved in Sarnia, Ont., and was in fellowship in West Chicago Blvd., Detroit. Mr. Mooney was saved on March 17, 1932, and was in fellowship since in the same assembly. They bore a quiet and consistent testimony for Christ and will be missed. This has caused deep sorrow in the assembly. Bro. F.W. Schwartz spoke at the funeral of Mrs. Mooney, and Bro. L.E. McBain at that of Mr. Mooney. Large companies were present at both services. Prayer is requested for the family and the unsaved relatives. Two sons and two daughters mourn the loss of their parents."

• Thomas Faulkner Mooney 1932-1950 (b. 1897 Craigs, Dirraw, Antrim, Ireland - d. 1950 Saginaw, MI); chemist @ Ford Motor Co.; orig. raised Catholic.
• 1st wife: Olive Newman Mooney +1932?-1937 (b. 1892 Chicago, IL - d. 1937 Detroit, MI of brain tumor), dau. Peter R. & Anna (Johnson) Newman, both from Sweden;
• 2nd wife: Alleen Vera Irwin Mooney +1932?-1950 (b. 1907 Sarnia, ON - d. 1950 Saginaw, MI); dau. of Alexander H. Irwin & Mary Woolsey Irwin; emig. to Port Huron, MI on Jan. 16, 1928.
  • Thomas Faulkner Mooney, Jr. +1932-1941+ (1923-1975 Detroit, MI); 1942 @ Willow Run Bomber Plant, Ford Motor Co.; m. Shirley Ann Logan (1922-2010), dau. William Logan & Martha Floody Logan; Both buried @ Christ Episcopal, Dearborn.
  • Robert Newman Mooney 1932-1943+ (b. 1925 Detroit, MI - d. 1974 Atlanta, GA); 1943 @ Ford Motor; 1950 m. Dorothy Esther Turfus (b. 1927 Flint, MI - d. 2003 Downingtown, PA); ministry @ Japan 1959-1974;
  • Margaret A. Mooney 1932-1947+ (b. 1929)
  • Kathryn Mary Mooney West 1936-1950+ (1936-1998 Detroit, MI); 1958-1963 U.S. Navy;

Neilson family

• Robert Neilson +1947+ elder (1884-1966); WIS 1967-2: Sherman, MI: "This small Assembly suffered the loss of our dear brother R. Neilson Nov. 16, aged 82, saved for 66 years. For years in the West Chicago Assembly in Detroit, had a godly care for the assembly and was a faithful brother who knew right things. We believe he formerly was in the Lonaconing, Maryland mining district. His widow is in a weakened condition, should have our prayers."
• Mrs. Robert Neilson +1947+ (d. 1967); WIS 1967-8: Petoskey, MI: "Our dear sister Mrs. Robert Neilson "went home" from hospital here July 2nd, a happy release for her. With her late husband in fellowship in West Chicago Hall, Detroit, for years, more recently in Sherman, Mich."

Others

• Robert Wilson 1936-1950 (1901-1950); T&T 1950-6: Detroit: "On April 22nd our brother Robert Wilson went home aged 49. He was saved fourteen years ago in meetings by Brethren G. Gould and W. Warke, and has been in fellowship in West Chicago assembly. The Word was spoken by brethren F.W. Schwartz and W. Ferguson."
• Nellie Vibert +1965 (d. 1965); WIS 1965-7: Detroit, MI: "Our dear sister Miss Nellie Vibert "went home" May 19th after much suffering and weakness. She was saved in Saginaw, Mich., Oct. 5th, 1908 and in fellowship there for years, then later in the old Central Gospel Hall, here and of late years in West Chicago Assembly. Steady and consistent."

Russell family

• Robert J. Russell +1947+ elder

Sherrard family

• Robert Sherrard 1920-1947 elder. In 1947, the family moved to California, where they were in fellowship with what is presently the Avenue 54 Bible Chapel in Los Angeles.
• Elizabeth Sherrard 1920-1947 (1892-1977); WIS 1977-5: Hacienda Heights, CA: "Our dear sister Mrs. Robert Sherrard (Elizabeth), the Lord was pleased to take home Feb. 27th, aged 84. She was saved in 1930 in the old West Chicago Assembly, Detroit, and went on well to the end, of recent years hindered through infirmity. Our brother mentions, "He gave us to each other when we were in our sins, saved us by His grace, and gave us five daughters and one son, and saved them all". They were married 56 years. Titus 2:13."

Spring family

• Herbert Edgerton Spring 1928?-1982 (b. 1901 Owosso, MI - d. 1982 Livonia, MI); +1930-1942+ chemist @ Chrysler;
• Marion "Daisy" Ferguson Spring 1928?-1982 (b. 1898 Scot. - d. 1982 Livonia, MI); WIS 1982-11: Livonia, MI: "Our dear sister, Mrs. Marion "Daisy" Spring, went to be with Christ on Aug. 17, at the age of 84. Her father, John Ferguson, and brother, William Ferguson (former editor of Words in Season) were well-known servants of Christ. She was born in Scotland and saved there at the age of 11 after which she was received in the assembly at Busby. She came with her family to the U.S.A. in the spring of 1914. In 1925, she was married to Herbert Spring in Flint, MI and since that time, has been associated with the old Central Gospel Hall in Detroit, later the West Chicago Gospel Hall which is now meeting at Stark Road. Her love for Christ was evident to the end and her cheerful spirit in spite of pain will be remembered by the saints. A daughter, Elaine, and a son, Marvin, who share in that blessed hope, along with three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren mourn her loss. Also, two sisters, Hannah and Margaret, the last of the family of two sons and five daughters of the John Ferguson family. Her husband went Home on June 5, 1982."
  • Elaine Mary Spring Schuepfer 1928?-1944+ (b. 1926 Detroit, MI - d. 2007 Fort Lauderdale, FL); 1945 m. Frederick Charles Schuepfer (b. 1920 Schwanksville, PA - d. 2014 Newtown, PA)
  • Marvin Frederick Spring 1928?-1946+ (b. 1928 Detroit, MI - d. 2006 Winchester, Riverside, CA);

Stewart family

• Alexander "Alex" Stewart @ 9320 Burnette Ave. 1928-1977 (b. 1897 Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland - d. 1995 Royal Oak, MI) founding elder & correspondent
• Mrs. Alexander Stewart 1928-1967 (1896-1967); WIS 1967-3: Detroit: "Our beloved sister Mrs. Alexander Stewart "went home" Jan. 21 in her 70th year. Saved in Linwood, Scotland in the S.S. when 13, baptized and received into the fellowship there. She came to U.S.A. and was in fellowship in the old Central Gospel Hall since 1923. When the Assembly in West Chicago Hall was planted she was identified, with her husband (the Correspondent) there until her homecall. A gracious, kindly sister, much missed. Pray for the family."

• Archibald "Archie" Stewart 1928-1977 (1885-1977)
• Anna Meinhart Stewart 1928-1967 (1885-1967);
  • T&T 1967-6: "Livonia, Mich.: Our dear sister, Mrs. Archie (Anna) Stewart, Detroit, was called home suddenly to be with Christ on April 13, 1967, in her 82nd year. She had been at Bible reading on the Tuesday evening two nights before. Saved in Detroit when around 18 years of age, she was received into Assembly fellowship in the old Central Gospel Hall, and for the last number of years was in happy fellowship in the West Chicago Assembly, Detroit, and Stark Road, Livonia (suburb of Detroit). She was kind, given to hospitality, loved by all who knew her and will be missed. A large company came for the funeral which was held in the Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia. R. Surgenor and W. Warke took the service, and T. Kember read, and P. Elliott prayed at the grave. Remember her husband and servant of the Lord in prayer."
  • WIS 1967-6: Detroit: "Also on April 13th, our dear sister Mrs. A.T. Stewart was called home suddenly, aged 81. She was saved here when 18 years of age, baptized and received into the fellowship of the old Central Gospel Hall where she continued with her husband for many years, later they were in West Chicago Assembly, now known as Stark Road Gospel Hall. A worthy companion of our brother, she will be much missed, also by the many saints of Detroit who knew her for many years. As the circle of old acquaintance gets smaller, our hope should shine the brighter. Pray for our brother Arch. Stewart in this loss."

Thompson family

• William B. Thompson 1930-1965 (b. 1894 Aberchirder, Banffshire, Scot. - d. 1965 Detroit, MI); WIS 1965-11: Detroit: "Our dear brother William B. Thompson was called home to be with the Lord recently, aged 71. Saved here in 1930, shortly afterwards received into West Chicago Assembly where he continued in happy fellowship. A brother beloved, quiet and kind and much missed. Leaves his widow, one son and three daughters."
• Margaret Stewart Thompson 1930-1965+ (b. 1894 Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scot. - d. 1986 Livonia, MI); WIS 1986-11: "Mrs. William Thompson of Livonia, MI on April 30, age 91. Our dear sister was born in Scotland and came to the USA with her late husband and family in 1924. She was saved while attending meetings in West Chicago Gospel Hall in the early thirties, and was in fellowship there and in the Stark Road location until her homecall. She loved the Lord and the assembly, and was rarely absent until the end. Her words of encouragement and kindness will be missed."
  • Sadie Greenless Thompson Ringrose 1930-1936+ (b. 1918 Johnstone, Scot. - d. 1990 Livonia, MI); 1938 m. Frederick George Ringrose (b. 1914 Kingsville, ON - d. 2010 Livonia, MI), worked for Cadillac;
  • Mary Ann Brodie Thompson Bulloch 1930-1938+ (b. 1920 - d. 2009 Livonia, MI); 1941 m. Arthur McGarry Bulloch;
  • John Lloyd Thompson 1930-1942+ (b. 1924 Detroit, MI); 1948 m. Helen Margaret Castle
  • Agnes Stewart Thompson Lyons 1930-1943+ (b. 1925 Everett, WA - d. 1990 Livonia, MI); 1951 m. Robert John Lyons;

Thomson family

• Frederick William Thomson 1930-1963 (b. 1904 Hamilton, ON - 1975 San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • LOI 1975-3: "Frederick W. Thomson, 70, of San Luis, Obispo, California on Dec. 18 after a five-week illness. Saved in Hamilton, Ontario, at the age of 17, he was in fellowship with Hamilton assemblies until moving to Detroit in 1925. He married Mary Muir Watson in 1926. Mr. Thomson was employed for 40 years as a machinist with Ford Motor Company. He and Mary were in the Ferndale assembly for five years, and then in the West Chicago Gospel Hall, Detroit, until retiring to California in 1963. At the time of his home-call he was in fellowship in the Atscadero Gospel Chapel. Marked by a deep desire for the Word of God, Fred Thomson read his Bible through yearly for 30 or 40 years. He was loyal to Jesus Christ, and firm in principles which honored Christ."
• Mary Muir Watson Thomson 1930-1963 (b. 1902 Aberdeen, Scot. - d. 1991), dau. David M. Watson & Amelia M. Walker Watson;
  • Marie Lillian Thomson 1930-1946+ (b. 1928 Detroit, MI - d. 1992 San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • Muriel Thomson 1930-1948+ (b. 1930)
  • Amelia Florence Thomson Steier 1933-1951+ (b. 1933) 1951 m. Joseph Frank Steier (b. 1932 Karisruhe, N.D. - d. 2005 Livonia, MI)
  • Glen Fredrick Thomson 1936-1954+ (b. 1936 - d. 1991 Utica, MI)

Treglown family

• Fannie Treglown 1945-1967 (1885-1967); T&T 1967-6: "Detroit, Mich.: Our dear sister, Fannie Treglown, in her 82nd year went home to be with Christ on March 8, 1967. She was saved in the Upper Peninsula on Michigan when a girl in her teens and came to Detroit where she was in fellowship with the assembly at West Chicago Blvd. and Stark Road for the last 22 years of her life. She loved the Lord and His saints. Afflicted with a a bronchial condition, she attended what meetings she possibly could. Sam Barr spoke words of comfort and warning to a goodly company who came to the funeral."

Turnbull family

• Thomas Turnbull 1942-1966 (1904-1966); WIS 1967-2: Detroit: "Our dear brother Thomas Turnbull was fatally injured in an auto accident Nov. 28. He was aged 62, saved 24 years ago at meetings in the West Chicago Hall. He went on steadfastly. Survived by his widow, a son and daughter. Just a week before he had shared in the funeral service of our brother Neilson, formerly of this city."

Vallance family

• James Kirkland Vallance @ Northville 1978-2000+ (b. 1931 Bo'ness, Falkirk, Scotland, emig. 1948 @ Detroit, d. 7-18-2020 Livonia, MI) correspondent & elder
  • Dr. David Vallance +2003-2018+ correspondent & elder

Walker family

• James Walker 1928?-1957 (1875-1958); TBM 1958-2 Obits: "James Walker, Detroit, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 14, aged 82. A large attendance at the funeral evidenced the esteem in which he was held. Born in Scotland, where he was saved as a young man, he went to Canada about 50 years ago (1905). After some years in fellowship at Toronto, with Mrs. Walker he moved some 30 years ago (1924) to Detroit, where they have since been in fellowship with Central and West Chicago Blvd. assemblies. Faithfully served the Lord and maintained a consistent testimony, he will be missed by his wife, two sons, three daughters and several grandchildren."
• Jessie Hamilton Walker 1928?- (b. 1879 Scotland)
  • Jessie Hamilton Walker Brown (b. 1899)
  • John Walker (b. 1900)
  • Jeanne Walker Spreeman (b. 1904 Scotland - d. 1985 Lewiston, Niagara, NY)
  • Florence Hamilton Walker Robinette (b. 1910 Toronto, ON - d. 2001 North College Hill, Cincinatti, OH)
  • George Walker 1928?-1934+ (b. 1916 Toronto, ON) m. 1946 @ Detroit to Jessie Mae Woodlee (1918-1974 McMinnville, TN; worked 1940 @ Ford Motor, Detroit;

• Robert Walker 1928?-1968 (1894-1968); WIS 1968-12: Detroit: "Our dear brother Robert Walker "went home" Oct. 19, aged 74. Saved 55 years ago in Sparta, Ill. In fellowship in Sparta, also Lonaconing, Md. He has been in Detroit for 49 years, in fellowship in the old Central Hall, later in West Chicago (now Stark Road) Assemblies. A kindly and steadfast brother, loved the Lord, His Word and His people. Survived by his widow and two daughters. Titus 2:13."

Also See

• Visiting Ministry at Stark Road Gospel Hall, MI
  • includes conference news, etc.

Sources

• AAB's 1936-2020+
• LinkedIn
• Ancestry.com
• Findagrave.com
• Periodicals:
  • Assembly Annals
    • 1946:5; 1949:2; 1953:1
  • Letters of Interest
    • 1975:3
  • The Believers Magazine
    • 1958:2
  • Truth & Tidings
    • 1950:6,9; 1967:6; 1969:8; 1985:2,11; 1986:11;
  • Words in Season
    • 1960:6; 1965:4,7,11; 1964:6; 1965:8; 1966:4; 1967:2-3,6-8; 1968:12; 1970:4; 1973:2,9; 1976:5; 1977:5; 1985:2,11;
• Sherrard family year correction and update courtesy James Livingston (grandson of Robert Sherrard) in Oct. 2021.