Deatherage, Charles Rogers
ROGERS CEMETERY OBITUARIES



DEATHERAGE, CHARLES ROGERS

Waverly Journal, June 24, 1927

Charles Rogers Deatherage was born December 31, 1849, and died Wednesday, June 15, 1927, at his home in Waverly, aged 77 years, 5 months and 14 days. He was the youngest son of Achilles and Malinda Deatherage, and also the last of his family. He was married to Eliza Austin, December 30, 1869. They had an adopted daughter, Mrs. Stella Smalley, who lives in Highland, Calif.

He was converted in early manhood and joined the M. E. church. He loved the old songs of the church, and often during his last illness would sing the old melodies of his childhood. He left a testimony behind that it was well with him.

He leaves his wife, and many nephews and nieces, besides a host of friends, to mourn his departure.

Funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon, June 17, at 2 o'clock, in charge of Rev. C. W. Andrew, pastor of the M. E. circuit, assisted by Rev. Curwen Henley, pastor of the M. E. Church, South. Music was furnished by Rev. Henley, Mrs. Minnie Taylor, Mrs. Ross Hart, Mrs. Elizabeth Deatherage, Louise and Ruth Taylor, and G. B. Turner. The pall bearers were George Taylor, F. G. Burch, James Weller, Ross Hart, George Austin and E. W. Ashbaugh. Misses Anna Rogers and Sno Miner cared for the flowers. Interment was in Rogers cemetery, west of town.


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