Ellen Holcomb

DEAVER, Ellen HOLCOMB - Mrs. Ellen Deaver, an estimable lady,

died of fever after an illness of 31 days, in Springdale, her native place,

June 19th, 1882. She was the only daughter of William H. and Rebecca

Holcomb - was born March 25th, 1854. She publicly professed faith in Christ

and joined the church when sixteen years old and was married to Mr. B.F.

Deaver October llth, 1874. Her beloved parents, many relatives and friends

mourn her departure. Her sweet little daughter, Bertha, has surrendered

all that the name Mother means, her devoted husband, who best knew and

best appreciated her worth, has laid his dearest sacrifice on the divine

altar and the Methodist church has lost one of her most consistent members.

Heaven will be brighter by her presence. J.A.W. [Fayetteville Democrat

7/6/1882]