Sarah Ellen Wood, daughter of William and Susan Wood, was born near Appalonia, Ill. Dec. 17, 1845 and died Jan. 12, 1913 at Jacksonville, Ill., aged 68 years and 26 days.

She was united in marriage to George Sylvester Deatherage, June 3, 1869. One child was born to this union which died in infancy. At the age of 14 years, she was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Waverly. She was a true Christian who loved her Bible and always tried to do her duty to all.

She leaves to mourn her loss a loving husband; two adopted daughters, Mrs. John T. Freary of Denver, Col., and Mrs. Dennis Jarett of this city; one brother, Dr. A. B. Wood of East St. Louis, and many relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Margaret Deatherage at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, conducted by the Rev. R. B. Hubbart, pastor of the First M.E. Church. Interment was in Rogers cemetery.