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BONNIE SUE TANNER MULLINS
The R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home

Hampton -- Bonnie Sue Mullins, 67, born on May 24, 1954, passed away on November 26, 2019 at her home. She is survived by two sisters, Joyce Shifflett and Frances Lawson; brother, James William Tanner "Billy"; four children, Bobby Lee Eustler, Tonya J. Raines, Joseph Paul Dean III and Kimberly Mullins. She was the daughter of the late William Albert Tanner and Frances Lucille Tanner. Bonnie loved working at the Embassy Suites. She worked there for several years. She was a hard worker and loved her family and children. She will be greatly missed. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, 757-825-8070.

 The News Virginian, Waynesboro, VA, Sat, Aug. 13, 2005
CHARLOTTE SNN TANNER
CRIMORA - Charlotte Ann Tanner, 56, passed away Thursday (Aug. 11, 2005) at her home. She was born on Nov. 24, 1949, at King's Daughters Hospital, Staunton, a daughter of Mary Margaret Wolfe, of Crimora, and Keezle Worty Wolfe Jr., of Mint Spring. She was a homemaker and wonderful mother. She worked at North 340 Campground for 10 years. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 33 years, Franklin Brooks Tanner; one son, Andy Tanner and his wife, Linda; one daughter, Wendy Tanner Sutton and her husband, Shawn; two sisters, Nancy Wolfe and Carolyn Wood and her husband, John; two brothers, Mike Wolfe and his wife, Lee, and Dennis Wolfe; three grandchildren, Sydney Elizabeth Sutton, Savannah LeAnne Tanner and Pierce Andrew Tanner, all of Crimora; also, a number of special nieces and two nephews. She also had some special friends who were her family, Barbara and Eddie Terrell, R.D. and Lucille Morris and Paul and Martha Chattum. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday (Aug. 15, 2005) at Wayside Baptist Church with Pastors Jerry Cline and Randall Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Richard Bell, Chris Bellamy, Jason McAlister, Eddie Terrell, Jeffrey May and Raymond Gochenour. Honorary pallbearers will be R.D. Morris, Charlie Miller, Clyde Reed and Paul Chattum. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter at 2 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 14, 2005). The family would like to express their thanks for the support of Rockingham Memorial Hospital, RMH Hospice Care, Gambro Dialysis Center and the AMC Dialysis Unit. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Va., 22038-1131. Reynolds Funeral Service in Waynesboro is handling arrangements.

Obituary From The Legacy.com web page
FRANKLIN BROOKS TANNER
Franklin Brooks Tanner, 74, of Crimora, passed away early Monday, April 1, 2013 at his home. He was born December 26, 1938 the son of Homer and Lillian Tanner of Crimora. Mr. Tanner was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Robert and Paul; by the mother of his children and by one son, Frankie. He is survived by his wife, Bessie M. Tanner; brother, Henry Tanner; sister, Dorothy Tanner; children, Carrie Tanner, Johnny Tanner, Franklin Andrew Tanner and Wendy Tanner Sutton and her husband, Shawn; four grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and by his beloved dog, Beth Ann. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Augusta Heath-Hospice of the Shenandoah, P. O. Box 215, Fishersville, VA 22939. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.charltonandgroomefuneralhome.com.

The Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory, Waynesboro, VA
HENRY JOHN TANNER
Henry John Tanner, 60, of Crimora went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at his residence. Born April 23, 1953 in Trenton, NJ; he was the son of the late Homer Franklin and Lillian Ann (Sandridge) Tanner. Mr. Tanner was employed with Augusta Lumber and had been a faithful employee since 2000. Being of Native American decent, he liked studying his Cherokee heritage. An avid sports fan, he could almost always be found cheering on the Red Skins or Atlanta Braves and always watching NASCAR racing. Henry enjoyed working on puzzles, playing corn hole, fishing, and dancing. Those who knew him will miss his love for life and desire to always have a good time. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Frank, Robert and Paul Tanner. Survivors include the mother of his children, Wanda McPherson; son, Kevin Tanner; daughter, Kimberly Tanner; grandson, Addison Tanner; step-children, Tracy Trimble and Peggy Sue Miller; step-grandchildren, Brandon, Stephanie, and Logan; special niece and nephew, Wendy Sutton and Andy Tanner; sister, Dorothy Hawley; numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dog, Angel, who meant the world to him. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes with Rev. Ray Fisher leading. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 215, Fishersville, VA 22939 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

WILLIAM ALBERT TANNER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Dec. 24, 1973
WAYNESBORO - William Albert Tanner, 62, of Rt. 1, Waynesboro died Sunday morning at King's Daughters' Hospital in Staunton. He had been ill for the past eight months. Mr. Tanner was born May 26, 1911 in Rockingham County, and was a son of the late John Wesley and Lizzie Shifflett Tanner. He was a retired painter. Surviving are his wife, Frances Lucille Hudlow Tanner; one son, Billy Tanner of New Hope; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Lawson of Elkton, Mrs. Bobby Eutsler of Grottoes and Mrs. Willard Shifflett of Mt. Crawford; two step-daughters, Mrs. Floyd Draper of Waynesboro and Mrs. Homer Morrace of Morgan City, LA.; one brother, Homer Tanner of Crimora; two sisters, Mrs. Russell Wheeler and Mrs. Ora Plume, both of Hagerstown, Md., and 14 grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Henry Funeral Home in Staunton by the Rev. Howard C. Smith. Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Tanner home.

TATE

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville VA, Wed, Oct, 23, 2019
TRAVIS SHANNON TATE

Travis Shannon Tate, passed on Tuesday morning, October 15, 2019, at the age of 33 , Travis was preceded in death by his brother, Brian Christopher Tate, his maternal grandparents, Mildred Kathleen Gibson and Chestley Durwood Gibson, his paternal grandmother, Lena M. Stinson, and his paternal grandfather, Willie D. Tate and his wife , Virgie Tate, Travis is survived by his parents, Monte and Martha Tate, of Earlysville Virginia, his brother's , Rodney Tate and his wife, Kim, Eris Tate and his girlfriend, Jenny Layman. He is also survived by his two children, Kourtney Paige Tate and Justin Brian Tate, and five nephews, Andrew Hunter Tate, Lance Parker Tate, McKenzie James Doolan, Dalton Tate and Carson Rae Tate. Travis was born on June 2, 1986. He was raised in Earlysville, Virginia and was a graduate of Albemarle High School, Travis worked in the construction field, He enjoyed riding motorcycle, motocross, hiking and the great outdoors, He also loved spending time with his children and family. Visitation with family will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Hill andWood Funeral Home, 201 North First Street. Charlottesville, Va. 22902. The funeral service will be held Sunday, October 27, 2019, starting at 3 p.m. at Prize Hill Church with burial in the Church Cemetery in Boonesville, Virginia.

TAYLOR

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Apr. 17, 2020
AFTON LEE TAYLOR
Afton Lee Taylor, 59, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020. Mr. Taylor was born Feb. 4, 1961, in Charlottesville, Va., and was a son of Robert Lee Taylor and Agnes Mae Conley Taylor. Afton loved reading, hunting and fishing before his illness, playing dominoes, and being with friends. He never met a stranger he couldn't strike up a conversation with. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Gay Gaar Taylor, of 28 years; stepson, Jonathan James Gaar; brothers, Ricky Lee Taylor and Davis Taylor; and close cousin, Bud Morris. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared at www.kygers.com.

BLEVIN W. TAYLOR
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 10, 2011
Blevin W. Taylor, 83, of Stanardsville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. He was born in Greene County, on September 29, 1927, the son of the late Jesse James Taylor and Nettie L. Taylor. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gruver Taylor and Reese Taylor; and two sisters, Gladys Kincaid and Alice Watson. He leaves behind his sister-in-law, Sylvia Taylor of Stanardsville; his nieces, Mary Darnell and her husband, David, of Gordonsville, Patsy Leonard and her husband, Scott, of Albemarle, Brenda Taylor of McGaheysville, Linda Hamilton and her husband, John, of Harrisonburg, Joyce Miller and her husband, Steve, of Pennsylvania, Ruby Moubray of Grottoes, Patricia Coffman and her husband, Darrell, of West Virginia; nephews, James Taylor and his wife, Sonny, of Quinque, Reese Taylor and his wife, Athena, of Gordonsville, Donnie Watson and his wife, Phyllis, of Staunton, and Ray Watson of Harrisonburg; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by special friends, Judy Pagter and her husband, Carl, of Stanardsville. The family would like to give special thanks to his dear friend, Judy Pagter, for her endless devotion, Warren King for always fixing his remote, and Diane Farish for all her help she gave during his last months. A gravideside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at the Stanardsville Cemetery. The Reverend C.C. Kurtz will officiate. Preddy Funeral Home, Madison, is in charge of arrangements.

GRUVER B. TAYLOR
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Sep. 28, 2008
Gruver B. Taylor, 78, of Stanardsville, Virginia, died peacefully at his residence on Friday, September 26, 2008, surrounded by his family. Born in Greene County on January 6, 1930, he was the son of the late Jesse James Taylor and Nettie L. Taylor of Stanardsville. He was preceded in death by one brother, Reese Taylor; and two sisters, Gladys Kincaid and Alice Watson. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Shawn Travis Roach. He is survived by his dedicated wife of 55 years, Sylvia M. Taylor. He is also survived by a brother, Blevin Taylor of Stanard-sville; two sons, James Taylor and his wife, Sonny, of Stanardsville, Reese Taylor and his wife, Athena Taylor, of Gordonsville; three daughters, Brenda Taylor of Grottoes, Patsy Leonard and her husband, Scott, of Albemarle, and Mary Darnell and her husband, David, of Gordonsville. He is survived by six grandchildren, Holly Minter and her husband, Richard, Jeremy Rinaca, Damien Taylor, Mandy Darnell, Alex Taylor, and Timmy Taylor. He is also survived by three greatgrandchildren, Cierra Roach, Isaiah Minter and Aaron Minter. He worked for 22 years for Virginia Metal Industries in Orange, Virginia. He also worked briefly for Badger Powhatan, before retiring in 1992 from Cooper Industries. Gruver loved hunting, talking with his friends and spending time with his family. The guidance he gave his family will be greatly missed. Family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Preddy's Funeral Home in Madison. Services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2008, at Preddy's Funeral Home in Madison, conducted by Pastor Wayne Collis, followed by a private graveside service at the family cemetery. Due to location, family and friends will gather at the South River Methodist Church following services. The family would especially like to thank the ALS Asso-ciation and Hospice of the Piedmont for their thoughtfulness during this difficult time. The family suggests that contribution be made to the ALS Association, Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91307, and/or Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville VA 22903.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sun, Nov. 17, 2019
GUY FRANKLIN TAYLOR, JR.

Guy Franklin Taylor, Jr., 72, of Weyers Cave, Va., passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at his home. He was born Oct. 31, 1947, in Vallejo, Calif., to the late Guy Franklin and Charlotte Elizabeth Shifflett Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Harrisonburg, a member of the Izack Walton League and Stonewall Gun Club. Guy pursued a career in telecommunications and was a poultry farmer. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and firearms. His greatest passion was spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a great man. Anytime was too soon to lose him, but he was not afraid to go because he knew he had raised his family right and left memories that will last for generations to come. He was confident that he had made his mark by raising a wonderful family and he leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered forever. As he loved God — so he taught his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles D. Taylor, and a grandson, Bryce Allan Hartt. Surviving is his wife, Winona Taylor; a daughter, Lorie Taylor Hartt and husband, Brett; a son, Charles Allen Taylor, Sr. and fiancé, Tonya Vaughan; five sisters, Dawn Crawford and husband, Tommy, Faye Bowman, Sharon May and husband, Butch, Vicki Morgan and husband, Mike, and Terri Herring; several grandchildren, Charles "CJ" Allen Taylor, Jr. and wife, Emily, Kynndal Hartt, Daniel Ross Taylor "Woody", Cayse Hartt, and Cody Vaughan. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his furry companion, Willow. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at the funeral home. nterment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be shared with the family at kygers.com.

The Culpeper Star-Exponent on July 9, 2011
CHARLES WILLIAM TAYLOR Sr.
Charles William Taylor, Sr., age 63, of Constitution Hwy., Orange, Va. died at his residence on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He was born July 14, 1947 in Greene County, Va. and was the son of the late William Brack Taylor and Elsie Mae Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Kay Taylor, of Orange; one daughter, Margarite Elizabeth Hitt, of Goochland; one son, Charles William Taylor, Jr. of Goochland; four grandchildren, Rahel Marie Taylor, Monica Lynn McPeak, Allison Marie McPeak and Tara Ann McPeak; three great grandchildren, Kelly Lewis Hitt III, Talon Michael Emerich, and Raigan Anna Elaine Stanley; one brother, Wendell Lee Taylor and wife, Rosa Lee, of Culpepr and four sisters, Nancy Turner of Orange, Cornelia Ruth Weaver of Unionville, Mary Ann Nichols of Orange and Joyce Ross and husband, Jimmy of Haywood, Va. and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. graveside at the Madison Memorial Gardens. Pastor Josh Shifflett will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 10, 2011 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home, 250 West Main Street, Orange, VA 22960. "Toodle Lou, God Loves you and so do I."

TETER

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Mon, Dec. 24, 1984
RUSSELL FOREST TETER SR.
BRIDGEWATER - Russell Forest Teter Sr., 82, of 607 N. Main St., Bridgewater died Saturday at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was in failing health and had been a patient at the Camelot Hall Nursing Home for three years. Mr. Teter had been a carpenter for Rockingham Construction and a superintendent for Nielson Construction and was a member of Bridgewater United Methodist Church. He was born at Weyers Cave Feb. 15, 1902, and was a son of the late Parker and Alice Shifflet. On June 9, 1919, he married the former Myrtie Knicely, who died in 1974. Surviving are a daughter, Helen Stoutmayer of Bridgwater; two sons, Russell F. Teter Jr. of Bridgewater and Orville Teter of Fredericksburg; a sister, Pearl Jernigan of Harrisonburg;, a brother, Paul Teter of Maryland; 10 grandchildren; and 18 greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 1 p.m. today at the McMullen Funeral Home in Bridgewater by the Rev. Carroll Goodridge. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The body is at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that contributions be made to Bridgewater United Methodist Church, Bridgewater Rescue Squad or the Bridgewater. Fire Department. NOTE: Russell was actually the s/o Parker W. Teter and Susan Alice Shiflett even through the obit says Parker and Alice Shifflet

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Nov. 2, 1964
VICTOR R. TETER
GROTTOES -- Victor R. Teter, 74, of Grottoes, died of a heart attack Sunday morning in Grottoes while visiting his daughter, Mrs. L. R. Buchanan. He was the son of the late Park W. and Alice Shifflett Teter and was born January 2, at Grottoes. He had been a patient at the Newman Nursing home in Grottoes Since August 3 He moved to Mt. Crawford in 1914 Following his marriage to Lura Jane Shaver, who died in 1926. In 1928, he married Bessie V. Roller who survives and is now a patient at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Teter was a retired carpenter and former employee of DuPlan and a resident of Mt. Crawford North River Community for 37 years. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove EUB Church and besides his wife, is survived by two daughters; Mrs. L. R. Buchanan of Grottoes and Mrs. Ralph Trobaugh of Alexandria; two sons, Ben W. Teter of Grottoes and John W. Teter of Baltimore, one stepdaughter, Mrs. Stanley Showalter of Weyers Cave; three brothers. Charles W. Teter and Paul S. Teter both of Washington, D. C. and Russell F. Teter of Bridgewater; two sisters, Mrs. Hoda Jergian of Harrisonburg and Mrs. George Downs of Weyers Cave; 10 grandchildren and three step grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 P. m. by the Rev. A. K. Shumake from the Pleasant Grove EUB Church near Mt. Crawford with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The family will meet at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. R. Buchanan in Grottoes at 1:15 p. m. Tuesday. The body will remain at the W. H. Kyger Funeral Home until noon Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Richard F. Trobaugh, Griffin W. Gilkerson, Isaac L. Smith, Earl Wise, Charles Corin, William I. Bennington, Roy Shank and Carl B. Saaufley. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m.

THACKER

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, May 18, 2019
DONNA GAIL GIBSON THACKER
Donna Gail Gibson Thacker, 71, of Charlottesville, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Richmond, Va. She was born on January 16, 1948, to the late Hunter William Gibson and Edith Woodfin Sclater Gibson. She was also preceded in death by a stepson, Ron Willis; and a sister, Walta Gibson. She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Fenner of Ruckersville, and Buffy Deane and husband, Calvin, of Rochelle; a son, William Willis of Charlottesville; two brothers, Bill Gibson and wife, Thea and Scott Gibson and wife, Lori, all of Charlottesville; two sisters, Linda Newton and husband, Curtis, of Powhatan, and Emily Searcy of Charlottesville; and eight grandchildren, Cody Thacker, Dylan, Kenton, and Callie Fenner, Maggie, Branson, Hudson and Andrew Deane. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, Va., with Pastor Dale Freeman officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service from 10 until 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be held in Evergreen Cemetery.

The Find-A-Grave website by Cindy Kuhn-Shifflet
LEMUEL V. THACKER
Lemuel V. Thacker, 65, of 720 Silver St. died at 2 p.m. Tuesday on Kenton Ave. on his way home after seeing his physician. He was employed at Eaton Marion Division of Eaton Yale & Towne, Inc. Born May 21, 1902, in Vinton County, he was a son of Lewis and Clara Hutchinson Thacker. Surviving are his widow, Nora F. Shifflet Thacker; two sons. Lowell of 797 Merkle Ave. and Gary of 183 Chicago Ave.; four daughters, Mrs. Kitty Hartman of Caledonia, Mrs. Rosie Roush of 352 Milburn Ave., Mrs. Carolyn Carey of RR 7, Marion, and Mrs. Velma Lusch at home; 15 grandchildren; five brothers, Marion and Norman of Forest, Arthur of Big Island and Leonard and Chauncey of Vinton County, and three sisters, Mrs. Flossie Napper of 538 Silver St., Mrs. Rosa Dorton of Athens and Mrs. Stella Denney of Vinton County. A daughter, brother and sister are deceased. Services will be Friday at 1:30 pm. in the Home Missionary Holiness Church. Rev. Earl Carroll will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Heights Memory Gardens. Friends may call at Gunder Funeral Home after 7:30 tonight.

The Find-A-Grave website by Cindy Kuhn-Shifflet
LOWELL J. THACKER
LADY LAKE, Fla. - The memorial services for Lowell J. Thacker, 73, of Lady Lake, Fla. who passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2004, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 7, 2004, at the Mount Vernon Avenue Church of Christ, 947 Mount Vernon Ave., Marion, Ohio, by Phil Williams. He was born in Hawks Station in Vinton County, Ohio, the son of Lemuel and Nora Thacker. He moved to Lady Lake, Fla. in 1988. Lowell was a steelworker and financial secretary/treasurer of the U.S.W.A. 27 at the Marion Power Shovel. A member of the Ohio Club, active in the softball league in the village. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing. He was a five-gallon blood donor and gave a kidney to his son in 1969. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; sons, Douglas Thacker of Ypsilanti, Mich., Richard Thacker of Chesapeake, Va; and daughter, Roxanne Fry, Willowood, Ohio; stepchildren, Janette Scheff, 1llahassee, Fla., Annette Spires, Alabaster, Ala., Susan Staats, Marion, Ohio; a brother, Gary Thacker, Ruthe Glen, Va.; three sisters, Kitty Hartman, Carolyn Henderson and Velma Lusch, all of Marion, Ohio; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Nedra Thacker and Rosie Roush and a grandson. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association.

The Find-A-Grave website by Cindy Kuhn-Shifflet
NORA FAYE SHIFFLET THACKER
Mrs. Nora Faye (Shifflet) Thacker, 63, of 336 Whitmore Ave., died Monday morning at her home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Home Missionary Holiness Church. Burial will be in Chapel Heights Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gunder Added by: Cindy Kuhn-Shifflet Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to9p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Thacker was born in Vinton County. She was a member of the Home Missionary Holiness Church. Her husband, Lemuel V. Thacker, died April 30, 1968. She is survived by 2 sons, Lowell J., 1344 Bellefontaine Ave., and Gary L. of Woodford, Va.; 4 daughters, Mrs. William (Kitty) Hartman of Caledonia, Mrs. Harry (Rose) Roush, 352 Milburn Ave, Mrs. Charles (Carolyn) Carey of Green Camp, and Mrs. Thomas (Velma) La.ch, 1967 Harris Dr.: S brothers, Donald and Willis of California, Willard and Archie of Michigan, and Arnold Shifflet of Massachusetts, 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

THOMPSON

The Athens Daily News, GA, Fri, Apr. 14, 2000
CONNIE STEWART THOMPSON
Bowersville -- Connie Stewart Thompson, 54, of 11 Brown Road died Wednesday, April 12, 2000. A native of Franklin County, Mr. Thompson was a son of Harvey Elvin Thompson, Bowersville, and the late Willie Jean Shiflet Thompson. He was a nurse with the Athens-Clarke County jail. He was the first male to graduate from Anderson Memorial Hospital as an O. R. technician. He was an LPN and the first nationally registered emergency medical technician in Georgia. He helped set up the respiratory therapy department at Elbert Memorial Hospital, Elbert County EMS in 1969 and Hart County EMS in 1974, where he was founding director. He was a graduate of Georgia Police Academy and worked as a deputy sheriff in Elbert and Athens-Clarke counties. He was recognized by the State of Georgia EMS Directors Association for 35 years of service. He was a member of Nancy Hart Masonic Lodge 690 and Lt. Dickson L. Baker Camp 926, Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Strickland Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Meeks officiating. Burial will be in Nancy Hart Memorial Park. Survivors, in addition to his father, include his wife, Vickie Bowen Thompson; a daughter, Sharon Patrice Habel, Hartwell; two sons, Kevin Stewart Thompson and Brian Keith Thompson, both of Bowersville; and three brothers, Harvey Gene Thompson and Ty Thompson, both of Bowersville, and Blake Thompson, Washington. Pallbearers will be members of Hart County EMS. Honorary pallbearers will be members of EMS of Hart and Elbert counties. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church Foundation Fund, P.O. Box 746, Hartwell, Ga. 30643, or to Hart County EMS, 800 Chandler St., Hartwell, Ga. 30643. The family is at the residence of Sharon and Bill Habel, 64 W. Howell St., Hartwell.

The Citrus County Chronicle on Feb. 28, 2021
JOHN FRANCIS THOMPSON

The Rev. Dr. John Francis Thompson passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Seven Rivers Hospital in Crystal River, Florida. He was born November 24, 1933 in Chaptico, Maryland, the fifth of nine children born to Alton and Margaret (Shifflett) Thompson. He graduated from La Plata High School in La Plata, Maryland in 1953.
Immediately after graduation, John joined the US Army and served in the Army Security Agency in Germany as a crypto security specialist. There, the poor son of a tenant farmer got to see Europe.
After completing his service, John used the GI Bill and attended the University of Maryland and earned a degree in Agricultural Education. He pursued a Master's Degree from the University of Maryland while teaching Agriculture at Margaret Brent High School in Helen, Maryland. He decided to pursue a PhD. from Michigan State University, which he earned in 1966. While at Michigan State University, he met the love of his life, Janet Morton. They married on August 19, 1967. They moved to McFarland, Wisconsin where John was now a professor of Agriculture Education at the University of Wisconsin.
John taught at the University of Wisconsin in the Department of Continuing and Vocational Education for 25 years. There, he taught teachers to be better teachers. He served as the advisor of several student organizations and served as the Chairman of the Department for several years. While in Madison, John also was a member of the St. Andrew's Society and is a past President of the Lincoln Fellowship of Wisconsin.
While living in McFarland, John served on the Village Board and was an advocate of allowing a bowling alley being built in the Village as there was a lot of opposition. He also was a weekly columnist for the McFarland Community Life Newspaper for several years. John was an active member of the McFarland Lions Club for many years, including serving as the President. In 1974, the family moved to the Town of Dunn to a farm on which he grew corn and soybeans, rented garden plots, and had a pick-your-own strawberry business. John was a very active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Madison, Wisconsin. He felt the call of the Lord and when he told Janet he was interested in becoming an ordained Deacon, she said "It's about time!".
John and Janet attended classes at the Institute for Christian Studies at Nashotah House Seminary in Nashotah, Wisconsin. John was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on August 25, 1984. John served as a Deacon at Grace Episcopal Church and later at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Madison, Wisconsin for several years. John and Janet were active in the Cursillo movement.
John and Janet moved to Hernando, Florida in 1997. John served as a Deacon at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. John was also actively involved in the Kairos prison ministry. He really enjoyed bringing the word of God to the prisoners. John was also very involved in the Citrus Hills Bowling League and the Citrus Hills Breakfast Club. John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet, and his children, Brenda Thompson Le Shane of Hernando, Florida, and Kevin (Heather) Thompson of Rolling Meadows, Illinois. His six grandchildren are Willow, Aimee Rei, and David Le Shane, and Andrew, Joshua, and Isaac Thompson. He is also survived by his sister, Katherine (Thompson) Dennison of Lebanon, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven of his eight siblings. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Memorial Fund at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Inverness, Florida.

The Baker Funeral Home, Moultrie, GA, Dec. 27, 2013
LETTIE ARLENE THOMPSON
ALBANY -- Lettie Arlene Thompson, 87, of Albany, Ga., died Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at Willson Hospice House in Albany. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., today, Dec. 29, at Baker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ted Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Methodist Cemetery in Cook County with Kevin Thompson, Keith Thompson, Cleve Thompson, Allen Thompson, Wesley Mims and Frankie Bostic serving as pallbearers. Born Sept. 6, 1926, in Norman Park, she was the daughter of the late John Daniel Hamm and Leila Leonia Johnson Hamm. She was retired from Friedlander's Department Store and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Huel Edward Thompson; a son, Gerald C. Thompson; three brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include a son, Ronnie E. Thompson and wife Gail of Hahira, Ga.; daughters, Lynn Sue Crosby and husband Frank of Adel, Ga., and Diane Bateman Mitchell and husband Arnie of Albany, Ga.; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Conyer of Lake Park, Ga.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., prior to the service, on Sunday. Arrangements have been entrusted to Baker Funeral Home. Please leave condolences to the family at www.moultrieobserver.com.

W. E. THOMPSON
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Mon, Jun. 12, 1978
Thompson Funeral
PENN LAIRD - The funeral for W. E. "Willie" Thompson, 74, of Rt. 1, Penn Laird will be held 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home, by the Rev. Gary Ziegler and the Rev. Thomas W. Geiman. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Thompson died Friday evening at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient several weeks. He was born July 19, 1903 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Joseph William and Arabelle Chapman Thompson. He had worked at Wetsel Seed Co. 21 years and later was a poultry farmer. He owned Thompson's Mount View Service Station at Penn Laird 1951-1968. He was a member of Mount Tabor United Methodist Church and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He also was one of 12 charter members of Harrisonburg Fire Co.l. On April 16, 1927, he married the former Treva Shifflet, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Donald L. and Shirley Thompson, both of Harrisonburg, and Patricia Foster of McGaheysville; four brothers, Waller L., Carl L. and Elwood W. Thompson, all of Rt. 2, Harrisonburg and Frank O. Thompson of Rt. 3, Broadway, and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home by Loyal Order of the Moose No. 1686. The family will receive friends after the service.  Note: Wilbert Earl Thompson

TINKER

The Day, New London, CT, Aug. 12, 2011
CHARLES M. TINKER JR.

East Lyme - Charles M. Tinker Jr., 88, of Niantic, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Bridebrook Healthcare. Mr. Tinker was born on March 12, 1923 in New London, the son of Charles Sr. and Altha (Sheflott) Tinker. He married Helen W. Brigham on Dec. 11, 1954 in Newport, RI. She predeceased him on July 17, 2003. Mr. Tinker served in the Army in World War II. He was employed for many years as a pipe fitter at Chesebrough-Ponds in Clinton. Mr. Tinker enjoyed "tinkering" in his workshop and garage, and spending time with his beloved grandchildren. He was known for his ability to fix things, and could always be counted on to help his family and friends. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Bienkowski and husband, Wayne, and Diane Tinker-Knapp and husband, Paul, all of Waterford; his sister, Norma Mitchell of Bloomington, Ind.; and his two grandchildren, Adam and Kimberly Bienkowski. He was predeceased by a brother, Marvin Tinker; and a sister, A. Harriet Tinker. Mr. Tinker's family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Bridebrook for their compassionate care during his final days. A Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, in Old Meetinghouse Cemetery in East Lyme. Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, Niantic is handling the arrangements. Please visit www.fultontherouxniantic.com for tributes, directions and more service information. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the , 261 Ledyard St. New London, CT 06320.

TODD

ERIC MILTON TODD
The Daily Local, PA, Sat, Jan. 28, 2017

Eric Milton Todd of Nottingham Eric Milton Todd, 61, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Nancy Goss Todd with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Donald and Dorothy Shiflet Todd. Eric was a self-employed mushroom grower and salesman. He served as West Nottingham Township Supervisor since 2006 and the Board of Directors of the Oxford Area Sewer Authority. He was active in scouting and little league and enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, good food, traveling and boating. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Nathaniel Todd (Bub) of Oxford and Mark Cullen Todd of Parkesburg; and one brother, Alan Todd of Mahanoy City, PA. He was predeceased by a brother, Mark Todd. The family would like to thank Lancaster General Hospital and Penn Medicine for their excellent care and use of trial drugs for the opportunity to extend Eric's life. A memorial service will be held 11 am Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, where family and friends may visit from 9 -11 am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society , PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Boy Scout Troop 13 c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA. On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

TOLBERT

The Daily News, Galveston Co., TX, July 7, 2010
ARTHUR MACK TOLBERT
Arthur Mack "Bubba" Tolbert, 66, passed away Monday, July 5, 2010. Mack was born September 24, 1943, in Freeport, Texas, to parents Jack Marion and Ella Mae Shiflett Tolbert. Mack grew up in Texas City, and graduated from La Marque High School. He was a member of Pipefitter Local 211. Mack worked twenty-five years for Becthel Corporation at Union Carbide in Texas City. Mack was honored to serve his country where he was a Vietnam veteran and a lifetime member at both the VFW Post 6378 and the American Legion Post 554. Mack was preceded in death by his father Jack. Survivors include his mother Ella Mae, wife Olivia Strom Tolbert; his son Andy and Keila; his children by marriage; Michael and Susie Strom, James and Carrie Menotti, his grandchildren Madison and Mackenzie Tolbert, Clay and Cory Menotti and Robert Strom. Mack is also survived by his sisters; Gladys and husband John Woodard, Fran and husband Loyd Morris, his brother Chet and wife Betty Tolbert as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many, many great friends. Pallbearers are John Woodard, John Woodard Jr., Richard Lopez, Michael Strom, James Menotti, David Strom, David Strom Jr., Kenneth Strom. Honorary Pallbearers, Andy Tolbert, Clay Menotti, Cory Menotti, and Robert Strom. Honor Guard from VFW and the American Legion. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson. Services will begin Thursday at 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson.

TOLER

The Telegraph, Macon, GA, Sat, Sep. 1. 2012
JOSEPH HOWARD TOLER

McIntyre, GA- Mr. Joseph Howard Toler, age 83, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday September 2, 2012 at 2PM in Williams Funeral Home Chapel of Milledgeville with Rev. Larry Glover, Rev. Kenneth Keene, and Rev. Curtis Hardie officiating. Interment will follow in Baldwin Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the funeral home Saturday, September 1, 2012 from 5-7PM to receive friends. Mr. Toler was lifelong resident of Wilkinson County and Baldwin County. He was the son of the late Nathanial L. Toler and Euna Mae Smith Hawkins. He retired as a lead driller after 43 years with Engelhard, was a lifelong farmer, full time Pa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and served as a Deacon of Scottsboro, Macedonia, and Big Sandy Baptist Churches. He was a member of the Mosleyville Baptist Church. Pa will always be remembered for his love to his child, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Shiflet Toler; daughter, Kay and husband Bill Foster all of McIntyre; grandchildren, GSGT. Chris Foster of Quantico, VA, Keri Foster Thompson, and Joseph Clayton and wife Candace Williams Foster all of McIntyre; great grandchildren, Caroline Elizabeth Robinson, Marisa Kaylyn Foster, William Grant Foster, Toler Dixon Thompson, Joseph Roland Foster, and Jacob Howard Foster. Express online condolences at www.williamsfuneralhome.net Williams Funeral Home of Milledgeville has charge of arrangements.

TOMLIN

The Richmond Times-Dispatch on April 17, 2010
SILAS EDWARD TOMLIN
Tomlin, Silas E., 71, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2010. He retired as a mechanic from Philip Morris. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Esther Mae Tomlin; two sons, Silas Tomlin Jr. and his wife, Rosemary, and Jeffrey Tomlin; three granddaughters, one grandson, three great-grandchildren, one sister, two brothers; and a dear and special friend, Pete. The family will receive friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

TOOLEY

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Dec. 6, 2020
LAVERNE HENLEY TOOLEY

September 7, 1947 - December 1, 2020
LaVerne Hensley Tooley, of Greensboro, N.C., passed away on December 1, 2020, after battling a short illness. She was 73. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Hubert C. Tooley Jr. of Stanardsville, Va. in August 2004. Mrs. Tooley is survived by a sister, Elvie Clements of Schuyler, Va.; brothers, Virgil and Gene Hensley of Dyke, Va.; a daughter, Marcie Tooley McCauley of Louisa, Va.; and a son, Hubert Carlton Tooley III of Summerfield, N.C. Other surviving relatives include six granddaughters, Alexis Sites, Aleaya Mayes, Alana McCauley, Olivia, Hannah and Isabella Tooley, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. LaVerne Tooley was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, and resided in Greene County for the majority of her life. She was employed by Greene County Schools as a teacher's assistant for 17 years and touched many children's lives with her loving, patient and kind spirit. In 2007, she moved to Greensboro to be closer to family. LaVerne was a talented seamstress and would dedicate her time and talent to anyone in need. She spent the last months of her life making masks for people in the community to wear during the COVID-19 pandemic. LaVerne had a deep passion for music and singing for the Lord. She began playing and singing in the church as a young girl and played a variety of instruments. She used her talents as the piano and organ player at her church. LaVerne was a joyful, kindhearted and loving woman who loved to spend time with her family. She spent her time playing with her grandchildren at the beach, cheering them on at sporting events, teaching them to sew and most importantly to her granddaughters, how to make her infamous biscuits and gravy. She was a dedicated sister and a friend to all. Mama, you have given so much and asked for so little in return. Thank you for always being there for us, teaching us, listening to us, helping us, forgiving us, loving us, and always paving the way for us to live and do good to others. We will strive endlessly to reach the standard you have set. Farewell sweet mama; until we meet again. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord" Matt. 25:21. Family and friends are invited to visit from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020, at Hill & Wood Funeral Home - Greene Chapel, 15075 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, Va. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Holly Memorial Gardens, 3251 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Va. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com. Hill & Wood Funeral Home - Greene Chapel 15075 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968

TOWNSEND

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jan. 7, 2021
FRANKIE LEE TOWNSEND
Frankie Lee Townsend, 81, of Earlysville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 3, 2020. Born on September 11, 1939, in Scottsville, he was the son of the late Floyd Otto and Lillie Mae (Layne) Townsend. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Spencer, Carroll and Clarence Townsend, Margaret (Tiny) Breeden, Pauline Bishop, Betty Townsend and Rebecca (Peggy) Henderson. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Ann Townsend; mother-in-law, Vernia Shifflett; a son, Greg (Debbie) Townsend of Earlysville; and three daughters Frances (Gary) Walker of Nortonsville, Lisa and Tracy Townsend of Earlysville. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Michael (LeAnn), David and Christy Walker, Adam (Anne) and Jessica Townsend, and Ricky (Sue) Collier; and four great-grandchildren: Dakota (Emilee) and Mikey Ellis, Laci Walker and Abigail Walker. He was Pop to David Collier and Pop-Pop to Travis Collier. Frankie leaves numerous nieces and nephews to cherish his memory. Frankie was a devoted Christian and attended Southside Church of God in Charlottesville. He drove a tractor trailer for Wilson Trucking for 17 years and Tiger Fuel Company for 19 years. He was a devoted husband, dad and granddaddy who took great care of his family and showed every day how much they were loved. Due to coronavirus restrictions, a private graveside service will be held with a memorial service at a later date. Teague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Church of God Building Fund, 1807 Avon Street Extd., Charlottesville, VA 22902, or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911, www.hopva.org.
Note on obit: Frances listed in the above is not a Townsend. She is the d/o of an Unknown Loshelter and Sally Thacker. Vernie Frazier Frazier Shifflett took Fran when she was very small. Vernie decided she didn't want her anymore and so Vernie's daughter, Ann Frazier and her husband Frankie Townsend took Fran and raised her. Gina Gibson

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jan. 26, 2021
LISA ANN TOWNSEND

Lisa Ann Townsend, 59, of Earlysville, passed away with family by her side on January 23, 2021. Born on December 12, 1961, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of Frankie Lee Townsend, who preceded her in death by 20 days, and Elizabeth Ann Townsend of Earlysville. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Ricky H. Collier Jr. and wife, Suzanne, of Oxford, Georgia; grandmother, Vernia Shifflett; a brother, Greg (Debbie) Townsend of Earlysville; two sisters, Frances (Gary) Walker of Nortonsville, and Tracy Townsend of Earlysville; nieces and nephews, Michael (LeAnn), David and Christy Walker, Adam (Anne) and Jessica Townsend, Dakota (Emilee) and Mikey Ellis, Laci Walker and Abigail Walker; and brother by heart David Collier and his son, Travis Collier. Lisa always had a smile and kind word to say and didn't know a stranger. She loved to help others and was devoted to her family, particularly her son. She found such joy in being a mother. She attended Southside Church of God in Charlottesville. A joint memorial service will be held for Lisa and her Dad at a later date, tentatively September 11, 2021. Preddy Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Church of God Building Fund at 1807 Avon Street Extd., Charlottesville, VA 22902.
Note on obit: Frances listed in the above is not a Townsend. She is the d/o of an Unknown Loshelter and Sally Thacker. Vernie Frazier Frazier Shifflett took Fran when she was very small. Vernie decided she didn't want her anymore and so Vernie's daughter, Ann Frazier and her husband Frankie Townsend took Fran and raised her. Gina Gibson

THOMAS ELMER TOWNSEND
The Brazosport Facts, Clute, TX, Sep. 21, 2000
Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Palms Funeral Home Chapel for Thomas Elmer Townsend, 86, of Angleton. Burial will follow in the Angleton Cemetery with visitation from 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Palms. Mr. Townsend passed away Monday, September 18, 2000 in Clute. Thomas Elmer Townsend was born April 3, 1914 in Weldon, Texas to William Jackson and Musie Townsend. He had lived in Angleton since 1951, was retired from Dow Chemical, after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clois E. Shiflett Townsend; grandson, John Wayne Brune; and great-granddaughter, Amber Brune. Survivors include his three children, Iris Brune, Lavon Guenot, both of Angleton. Larry W. Townsend and wife, Brenda of Alvin; ten grandchildren, Katherine Brune, Jahnke and John of College Station, Tommy Brune of Angleton, Robert W. Guenot and wife, Cindy of Warriors Mark, Pennsylvania, Ronald E. Guenot and wife, Theresa of Sweeny, Kimberly Williams and husband. Richard of Lake Jackson, Tony, Rodney, Crystal and Anjanette Townsend of Alvin; great-grandchildren, Daniel Brune, Lacey Brune, Connor, Andrew and Ashley Jahnke, Aaron Gaubatz, Logan and Madison Williams, Jenilyn, Taralyn, Chris Guenot, John Mark Schurer, Brittni and Nicholas Guenot, Chelsea and Trey Stewart. Pallbearers will be Tony Townsend, Rodney Townsend, Ronald Guenot, Tommy Brune, John Jahnke, Richard Williams and Robert Guenot. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to Alzheimer’s Association of Houston Chapter. or Hospice or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home.

TRACEY / TRACY

The Waynesboro Record Herald, Waynesboro, PA, Tue, Feb. 6, 2018
CARROLL R. TRACY

Carroll R. Tracy, 81, of Leitersburg, MD, passed away Sunday, Frebruary 4, 2018 at his home.  Born Saturday, March 7, 1936 at Midvale, PA, he was the son of the late Blaine M. and Lottie P. (Shifflett) Tracy. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Doubleday Book Binding Company of Smithsburg after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church of Leitersburg, Morris Frock American Legion Post 42 of Hagerstown, Redmen Tribe 84 of Williamsport and Eagles Club Inc. of Waynesboro. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Connie L. (Shoop) Tracy whom he married June 15, 1957, sisters, Alice Weicht, Nancy Hose, Ruth Draper and Janet Sulser, brothers, Harold "Peanut" Tracy, Vernon "Dale" Tracy and Francis Tracy, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Beulah Tracy and brothers, Paul Tracy and Ralph Tracy. Services will be held Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 11:00am at J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD, with Pastor Terry W. Culler officiating. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Williamsport, MD, with military honors provided by Morris Frock American Legion Post 42. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church, 21513 Leitersburg-Smithsburg Rd. Hagerstown, MD, 21742 or Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave. Hagerstown, MD, 21742. Online condolences may be offered at www.jldavisfh.com.

The Record Herald Newspaper, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Wed, Jan. 12, 1938
PAUL HOBART TRACY
PAUL HOBART TRACY, infant son of Blaine M. and Lydia P. (Shifflet) Tracy, died at 7 o'clock last night at the home of its parents at Midvale. The child was taken ill Monday and developed pneumonia. Surviving are the parents and two brothers, Ralph and Carroll. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the home in charge of the Rev. H. M. Stover. Interment will be made in Harbaugh's cemetery. The body may be viewed at any time at the home.
Obituary provided by Melvin L. Halterman FAG # 130350351.

The Waynesboro Record Herald, Waynesboro, PA, Tue, Apr. 21, 2015
RALPH WAYNE TRACEY

Ralph Wayne Tracey, 80, of 13554 Hollowell Church Road, Greencastle, PA, passed away Sunday April 19, 2015 in his home. Born March 19, 1935 in Midvale, PA, he was the son of the late Blaine and Lottie (Shifflett) Tracy.  Mr. Tracey attended Smithsburg, MD and Antrim Township schools. He worked 25 years for Ira and Oscar Barr in their orchard and farming operation. He married Constance Ellen (Barr) Tracey on January 2, 1953, and eventually, he and his wife purchased the properties, known as Tracey's Orchard, from which he retired in 1997, handing over the reins to the fourth generation. Mr. Tracey's first priority was to his family and his farm. He was a very dependable and committed member to the organizations to which he belonged, including: past secretary, and president, of Shady Grove Ruritan Club; Mount Pisgah Lodge #443; past president of Franklin County Horticulture Society; Hollowell Brethren In Christ Church, and most recently, Greencastle Otterbein United Brethren Church, and the Sunday School Crusaders Class. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children: Sandy Martin, wife of Randy, and Edwin Tracey, husband of Tawnya, both of Greencastle; six grandchildren: Brandi Stevens, Heidi Myers, Lori Clopper, Robert Martin, Sean Tracey, Megan Ruelas; ten great-grandchildren; eight siblings: Carroll Tracy, Hagerstown, MD, Harold Tracy, Mercersburg, PA, Alice Weicht, Statesville, NC, Nancy Hose, Falling Waters, WV, Ruth Draper, Fairfield, PA, Dale Tracy, Hagerstown, MD, Janet Sulser, Hagerstown, MD, Frank Tracy, Waynesboro, PA; a favorite cousin, Edwena Brown, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Denny Tracey, who passed away in 2002; and two siblings. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in Greencastle Otterbein Church, 146 Leitersburg St. Greencastle, PA, with Rev. David G. Rawley officiating. Burial will follow in Harbaugh Church Cemetery, Washington Township, PA. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21th, in the church, and again at 10 a.m., Wednesday, until the time of service. Miller-Bowersox Funeral Home, Greencastle, is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Greencastle Otterbein Church, or to Shady Grove Ruritan Club, 12055 Community Center Lane, Shady Grove, PA 17256.

TRIVITS

The Delaware online
ELIZABETH A. TRIVITS

Selbyville, DE - Elizabeth A. Trivits, lovingly known as Betty Ann, age 89, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. Born in West Nottingham, MD, Betty Ann was the daughter of the late William M. and Jennie L. (Shiflett) Jones. She had attended P.S. DuPont High School before graduating from Wilmington High School. Betty Ann graduated from Delaware Technical Community College with an Associate's Degree in Nursing. Before retiring, she worked as a nurse at Christiana Healthcare. In earlier years, Betty Ann was active at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church and more recently at St. Philip's Lutheran Church. Betty Ann was predeceased by her husband, George William Trivits; her parents; and her brothers, William "Buck" Jones and Robert "Bobby" Jones. She is survived by her children, Judy T. Verger (Carey M.) and Dean W. Trivits (Lori S.); her six grandchildren, Jennie Hardy(Darin), Emily Fry(Michael), George Verger, Taylor Trivits, Dalton Trivits, and Payton Trivits; and three great-grandchildren, Brayden, Quinn, and Lincoln. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 5320 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808.

TRUMBO

GARY DEAN TRUMBO
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Dec. 8, 1989
Trumbo Funeral
The funeral for Gary Dean Trumbo, 46, of Harrisonburg will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fairview Church of the Brethren. The service will be conducted by the Revs. Brian S. Hildebrand and Roy Hedrick. Burial will be in the Mountain Grove Church Cemetery. Mr. Trumbo died Wednesday afternoon. He was born March 27, 1943, at Fulks Run and was the son of Harry Edgar and Shirley Shiflet Trumbo of Fulks Run. Mr. Trumbo had lived at 3651 Singers Glen Road, Harrisonburg for 17 years. He was an employee of Packaging Corp. of America for 22 years and was union steward. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the Army 1965-67. Mr. Trumbo was a member of the Fairview Church of the Brethren and it's pastoral committee. On July 1, 1967, he married Carolyn Wenger Trumbo, who survives. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons. Berkly Stewart and Bradly Allen Trumbo, both at home; one sister. Mary Sue Crider of Broadway; and one brother, Larry Eugene Trumbo of Fulks Run. The body is at the McMullen Funeral Home, Route 10, Harrisonburg, where friends may call. Friends may also call at the Trumbo home. The casket will be closed for the church service. Contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, 80 Maryland Ave., Harrisonburg.

DONALD E. TUDOR JR.
The Dayton Journal

Donald E. “Troll”, Jr., age 39 of Dayton died Wednesday January 22, 2003 at Miami Valley Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald E. Tudor, Sr. & Lua Mau. He is survived by his fiancé, Tina Dean. One daughter, Angel Nicole Tudor and step-son, Dylan Dean all of Dayton. Two sisters, Christina Banks of Dayton and Melanie Ridner of Hamilton. One brother, George Ridner of TN. Two nieces, Dawn Clark and Ginay Briggs. Two nephews, Billy Wayne Banks and Tony Banks. Donald is also survived by other relatives and many friends. He worked for the City of Dayton for the last 15 years and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 431. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Sons Funeral Home, 1771 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering. Burial will follow at Beaver Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Mon, Feb. 4, 1974
ROBERT LEE TUDER
DAYTON - The funeral for Robert Lee Tudor, 68, of 225 High St., Dayton will be conducted 2 p.m. today at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home by the Rev. H. Hasbrouck Hughes Jr., and the Rev. John R. Mumaw. Burial will be in Weavers Church cemetery. Mr. Tudor died Saturday at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was born at Rocky Mount, N.C. May 28, 1905 and was a son of the late June and Susan Tudor. Mr. Tudor had lived at Farmville before moving to Harrisonburg in 1936. He had lived in Dayton since 1967. He retired in 1970 after 34 years as an orderly at Rockingham Memorial Hospital and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Mr. Tudor was twice married. His first wife, the former Lucille Baker, died July 13, 1966. On Oct. 1, 1967, he married the former Nellie Bernice Shifflet, who survives.
See Wife Bernice's Obit

TURNER

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Jun. 14, 2000
GEORGE CALVIN TURNER SR.
George Calvin Turner Sr., 65, Jackson Ave., Elkton, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at his home. He had been ill since January. Mr. Turner was born Sept. 1, 1934, in Rockingham County, and was a son of the late William Everette Turner and Ilia Mae Davis Turner. He was a member of the Elkton Church of God and the Elkton Neighborhood Watch. He was an auto body and fender worker for Fairfax County before retiring. On Dec. 26, 1953, he married the former Mary J. Stoneberger, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Keith LeRoy Turner, Elkton, George Calvin Turner Jr. and Charles Everette Turner, both of Shenandoah, and Buck Turner, Grottoes; three daughters, LaDonna Carol Wallace, Staunton, Rebecca Ann Wyant, Elkton, and Baronica Louise "Bonnie"' Keyser, Shenandoah; a brother, William David Turner, Manassas; a sister, Eunice I. McCoy, Fairfax; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four nieces; one nephew; three great-nieces and three great-nephews. The Rev. Samuel E. Sponaugle will conduct the funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Elkton Church of God. Burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 this evening at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Mar. 3, 1967
ILA MAY DAVIS TURNER
Mrs. Ila May Turner
ELKTON - Mrs. Ila May Davis Turner, 58, of Elkton died Thursday evening in Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She had been a patient there since Saturday. She was born Sept. 5, 1908 in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Thomas and Florence Shifflett Davis. Her husband, William E. Turner, survives. Surviving besides her husband, are two sons, George Calvin Turner of Fairfax and William D. Turner of Elkton; one daughter, Mrs. Eunice McCoy of Fairfax; one sister, Mrs. Alma Lawson of Shenandoah; one brother, Thomas A. Davis of Baltimore, Md.; 11 grandchildren; One step-grandchild, and one great-grandchild. The body is at the Brill Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Mar. 4, 1967
Mrs. Turner Rites
ELKTON — The funeral for Mrs. Ila May Turner, 58, of Elkton will be conducted 2 p. m Sunday at the McGaheysville Pentecostal Church by the Rev F. K. Powers and the Rev. Robert Garber. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery. Mrs. Turner died Thursday evening at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Pallbeareres will be George and Philip Ritenour, Earl McCoy, Wayne Gooden, Benny Lee Roach and Johnny Hensley. The family will meet at the Turner Home 1 p.m. Sunday. The body is at the Brill Funeral Home in Elkton.

TUSING

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Apr. 17, 1995
ALLEN DOANE TUSING
Allen Doane Tusing, 67, Route 2, Timberville, died April 15,1995, at his home. Mr. Tusing was born April 6, 1928, in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Paul E. and Ruth Rinker Tusing. He retired after 31 years of service with the National Weather Service. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a member of the New Market American Legion Post 166 and the Lutheran Church. On Dec. 17, 1949, he married the former Nellie Louise Shifflett, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, James Allen and Martin Lee Tusing, both of Timberville; one daughter, Jean Elaine Layden, Gloucester; one brother, James F. Tusing, Hawthorne, Fla.; four sisters, Mary Ann Funkhouser, Baker, W.Va., Catherine Simmons, Manassas, Shelby Jean Tusing, Richmond, and Elenora Hirsh, Mount Jackson; three grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Pastor Don Smith will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Timberville. The body was cremated. The family will receive friends after the memorial service at the church.

TUTWILER

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA
BONNIE JEAN TUTWILER SHAVER
Mrs. Bonnie Jean Shaver, 66, of Mt. Crawford, widely known leader in the state and area women's activities, died at 10:30 Saturday morning while sitting in her automobile in Downtown Harrisonburg. She had not enjoyed good health for a year. Mrs. Shaver was past state chairman of the Virginia Federation of Home Demonstrations Clubs, and also a past district president and Rockingham Chairman. She was the current president of the Mt. Crawford club. Mrs. Shaver was described at one of the hardest workers and most inspiring leaders in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She had served as president on three occasions. Mr. Shaver had received her 1000-hour pin for voluntary work at the hospital. She was also active in the Women's Guild of the St. Michael's United Church of Christ and a past president. She was a member of the Harrisonburg Business and Professional's Women's Club. Her outstanding work with Home Demonstration Clubs gained for Mrs. Shaver a place on the Governor's Safety Committee. She is survived by her husband, Hubert M. Shaver, well know farmer and orchardist. "Bonnie," as Mrs. Shaver was known by all her friends, was born in the Mt. Crawford community where she lived most of her life. She was a daughter of Elmer L. and Lucy Shifflett Tutwiler. Besides Mr. Shaver, she is survived by two children, H. M. Shaver Jr., of Richmond, and Mrs. Elbert W. Hill, of Bridgewater, and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held at eleven o'clock Tuesday from the chapel of the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home with her pastor, the rev. Robert Myers in charge. Burial will be in the Mt. Crawford Cemetery. The relatives will meet at her late home at 10:30 Tuesday for a brief service. Active pallbearers will be Roger Burgess, Ralph W. Callender, Leslie Alexander, Ralph E. Arey, Hiram C. Arey, Warren W. Arey, Rudolph B. Alexander and John B. Alexander. The members of the Business and Professional Women's club and the Hospital Auxiliary will attend the service in a body.

The News Leader, August Co., VA, Sat, Jul. 9, 2016
STUART EUGENE TUTWILER
Age: 83 • Staunton
Stuart Eugene "Gene" Tutwiler, 83, husband of Peggy Tutwiler, of 822 Berry Farm Road, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born September 19, 1932, in Rockingham County, a son of the late Stuart Cecil Tutwiler and Myrtle Glover Tutwiler Jarvis. He was a wonderful carpenter, building his home. He retired from Mary Baldwin College. He loved hunting, fishing, and traveling to the ocean. Gardening was his favorite pass time and watching sports on T.V. He was a member of Verona United Methodist Church. He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. In addition to his loving wife of 65 years, family members include a son, Gary W. Tutwiler and fiancé', Beth Shifflett, of Staunton; a grandson, Brian Tutwiler and wife, Leslie, of Churchville; a granddaughter, Stephanie Tutwiler of Verona; special great grandson, Brendan Tutwiler of Churchville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Frances Tutwiler of Staunton and Marlene and Steve Edwards of Durham, North Carolina; a brother-in-law, Ken Cason and wife, Marie, of Verona; two sisters-in-law, Betty Wymer of Staunton and Linda Johnson of Fredericksburg; a nephew, Geoffrey Edwards and wife, Tara, of Durham, North Carolina; a great niece, Kayleigh Edwards; a great nephew, Riley Edwards; four nieces, Debbie Crawford, Anita Shackleford, Teresa Cason, and Carol Hardin; a nephew, Kenny Cason; step grandson, Jesse Ream and family; and step great grandchildren, Codie, Allie, and Riley. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2016, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by the Pastor Bob Weeks. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Brian Tutwiler, Geoffrey Edwards, Kenny Cason, Rawley Ham, Jesse Ream, and Gary Whitmer. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. The family would like to send a special thanks to Shenandoah Nursing Home and Rehab and Augusta Health nurses for the care given to him. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net.

UTZ

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Mar. 22, 1993
ADA PEARL UTZ
Ada Pearl Utz, 99, of Elkton died March 20, 1993, at her home. Miss Utz was born April 12, 1893, in Rockingham County near Elkton and was the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine Shifflett Utz. She was the oldest living member of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church at Elkton. She had worked for 22 years at Blue Bell in Elkton. She is survived by a niece, Edna Grimes, with whom she had lived for the past four years. The Revs. Ralph Jenkins and John J. Snipes Jr. will conduct the funeral at 11 am. Tuesday at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. The family will receive friends 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Dec. 18, 1973
ALFRED LUSBY UTZ
ELKTON - Alfred Lusby, 84, of Rt. 2, Elkton died Monday at his home. He was born May 8, 1891 and was a son of the late Henry F, and Josephine Shifflett. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Emma Stoneberger, Miss Ada. and Miss Nora Utz all of Elkton. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Brill Funeral Home by the Rev. Lewis Armentrout. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home a niece, Mrs. Clyde Grimes of Rt. 2, Elkton. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Elkton Emergency Squad.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, May 4, 1974
EMMA UTZ STONEBERGER
Mrs. E. Stoneberger
ELKTON - Mrs. Emma Utz Stoneberger, 85, of Rt. 3, Elkton died Friday morning at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She had been in ill health several years. Mrs. Stoneberger was born Apri1 18, 1889 in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Henry F. and Josephine Shifflett Utz. On Feb. 28, 1912 she married John David Stoneberger, who died m November of 1939. She was a member of East Point United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edna Grimes, with whom she lived; two sisters, Misses Nora Utz and Ada Utz, both of Elkton; two granddaughters, and three great-grandsons. The funeral will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Sunday at East Point United Methodist Church by the Rev. Lewis Armentrout. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery. Friends may call at Mrs. Grime’ home. The body is at the Brill Funeral Home in Elkton.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Dec 21, 1982
NORA LILLIAN UTZ
ELKTON Nora Lillian Utz, 86, of Rt. 2, Elkton died Monday morning at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Miss Utz was born Jan. 1, 1896, in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Henry and Josephine Shifflett Utz. She was a member of St. Peters United Methodist Church. Surviving is a sister, Ada P. Utz of Rt. 2, Elkton. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Brill Funeral Home by the Rev. Deborah Austin. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery. Friends may call at the home of her niece, Edna Grimes of Rt. 2, Elkton, where Miss Utz’s sister will be staying until after the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family said contributions may be made to the Elkton Emergency Squad.

UTTER

The Spokesman Review, WA
FRED B. UTTER SR.
Utter, Fred B., Sr. - passed away February 1, 1984, Scottsdale, AZ. His home, Spokane. Survived by his wife, Helen C. Utter, at the home; one son, Fred B. Utter Jr., Spokane; one daughter, Mrs. John (Pat) McCabe, San Rafael, CA; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Lafayette Utter, Irvine, CA; one sister, Mrs. Dean (Louise) Boggs, Newport Beach, CA. Member of Spokane Club, Spokane Country Club, Founder and Former Chairman of the Board of Utter Cadillac, President of Utter Realty, Former President of Spokane City Auto Dealers Assoc., Member of Washington State Auto Dealers Assoc. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to American Heart Assoc. Ball & Dodd - Thornhill & Langbehn Funeral Directors, S421 Division St. in charge.  NOTE: s/o Lafayette Biggs Utter, Sr. and Lulu Leona Shifflet

VANMETRE

VIRGINIA GLADYS VANMETRE
The Journal, Martinsburg, West Virginia, August 1, 2010
Virginia Gladys VanMetre, 92, of Martinsburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 30, 2010, at City Hospital. Born Nov. 21, 1917, in Rockingham County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Ada Shifflett Johnson. She had worked at C.H. Musselman Co., and was previously employed with National Fruit, and was one of the first female school bus drivers in Berkeley County. She was a member of New Beginning Full Gospel Church and the Bedington Ruritan Club. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Kave and husband, Bill, of Martinsburg; three grandchildren, Dennis VanMetre, whom she reared, of Martinsburg, Lisa Wilson of Martinsburg, and Tonya Jessie of Hagerstown; seven great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and six step-great-great-grandchildren; one brother, William D. Shifflett of Martinsburg; and one sister, Ann Lee Johnson of Baltimore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin S. VanMetre, in 1991; two brothers, Robert and Owen Shifflett; and one sister, Marie Lam. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at New Beginning Full Gospel Church, with the Rev. Oscar Motilal and the Rev. Chuck Donivan officiating. Entombment will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, at the Brown Funeral Home.

VANPELT

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Dec 3, 1953
ANDREW RILEY VANPELT
A. R. VanPelt Dies In Penna.
Andrew Riley VanPelt, 71, a former resident of the Singers Glen and Harrisonburg communities and a resident of York, Pa., for the past five years, died unexpectedly Tuesday night at his home In York. Mr. VanPelt had not been well for a number of years, but he had continued his usual activities and was preparing to go to work when he was stricken. News of his death came as a shock to both his family and to his many friends both in York and throughout Rockingham County where he was well known. He Was born Feb. 21, 1882, In Rockingham County and spent the early years of his life In the Singers Glen section. He later made his home in Harrisonburg for a period of 25 years prior to moving to Pennsylvania five years ago where he has since resided. Mr. VanPelt was the son of the late David S. VanPelt and Hannah Moss VanPelt. Mr. VanPelt was employed by Madison College for a number of years and also served as custodian of the Harrisonburg Baptist Church. At the time of his death, he was employed by the Hespenheide and Thompson Co., Feed Manufacturers. Besides his wife, the former Ona Shifflett, he is survived by eleven children; Andrew VanPelt, Sheldon VanPelt, Jimmy VanPelt, Mrs. Vivian Blosser and Mrs. June Fulk, all of York; David VanPelt. of Salinas, Calif.; Mrs. Thelma Raynes. Mrs. Lavina Vreeland, Mrs. Hannah Holsinger, all of Washington: Miss Reba VanPelt, of Harrisonburg, and Mrs. Helen Stover, of Spring Grove, Pa. Thirty grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive as well is one sister, Mrs. Mollie Shifflett, of Harrisonburg Star Route. Two children preceded him in death. A son, Nelson, died a number of years ago, and a daughter, Mary Ona, died on May 31, 1924. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Singers Glen Baptist Church, with the pastor of the church, the Rev. Gary Baldwin, in charge of the service. Burial will be in the family lot in the Singers Glen cemetery. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The body will arrive in Harrisonburg Saturday morning and will rest at the Lindsey Funeral Home where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 1:15 o'clock Sunday afternoon where a brief service will be held prior to leaving for the church. Members of Mr. VanPelt's family will also arrive here on Saturday and will receive their friends at the funeral home Saturday evening.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Oct. 21, 1918
FLOYD VAN PELT
Floyd Van Pelt, a native of Singers Glen, died yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock in Newport News, of pneumonia, which followed an attack of Spanish influenza. He had been ill only a few days and the news of his death comes as a distinct shock to his many friends. Mrs. Van Pelt had been at his bedside since Thursday. Mr. Van Pelt was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Van Pelt and was born at Singers Glen thirty-seven years ago. Besides his parents and wife, who was Miss Lucy Shifflett, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David P. Shifflett, of Singers Glen, and a sister of Mrs. W. C. Early. Mrs. J. Frank Moubray and Mrs. Granville Grandstaff, all of Harrisonburg, he leaves seven children, Mabel, Herbert, Grace, Carvel, Nancy, Nell and Frances Van Pelt. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. A. A. Frank and Mrs. James Shoemaker and one brother, Luther Van pelt, of Singers Glen. The body will be brought to Singers Glen for burial and arrangements for the funeral will be announced later. Note: Husband of Lucy May Shifflett

VERMILLION

The Maddox Funeral Hoime
JERRY ALLEN VERMILLION SR

Jerry Allen Vermillion, Sr, 75, of Strasburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday March 20, 2021 in his home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal with military honors provided by the Winchester V.F.W. Post 2123. Jerry was born December 27, 1945, in Front Royal, Virginia, son of the late James Marvin Vermillion, Sr and Marie Fisher Vermillion. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and retired as a finance manager. Jerry was a member of the Front Royal Loyal Order of the Moose #829. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 51 years Mary Elizabeth Beatty Vermillion; son Jerry Allen Vermillion, Jr. and fiancé Angel of Sterling; daughter Kimberly Harwood of Mesa, Arizona; brother Jim Vermillion, and wife Anne of Stephens City; sister Linda Launders of Woodstock; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Angela Marie Vermillion; and a sister Joanne Felicio. Pallbearers will be Brady Vermillion, Jordan Vermillion, Eric Fitzgerald, Stephen Balbuena, Nathan Duran Rosenberry, W.T. Shifflett and Mike Shifflett. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 25 from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.

VESPER

ETHEL DOFFLEMYER VESPER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Mar. 21, 1973
Mrs. Ethel Dofflemyer Vesper, 66, of Baltimore, Md. and a former Elkton resident died Tuesday morning in Baltimore. She was born June 13, 1906 in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Frank and Valeria Shifflett Dofflemyer. She is survived by her husband, John A. Vesper of Baltimore. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. George Harding of Elkton and a brother, David T. Dofflemyer of Elkton. The funeral will be conducted Friday at the Duda Funeral Home in Baltimore.

VIANDS

FLOYD GARLAND VIANDS
The Kyger Funeral Home, VA, Jul. 23, 2014

Floyd Garland Viands, 86, of Shenandoah, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Garland was born February 18, 1928 in Rockingham County, VA and was the son of the late Floyd Dewey and Elizabeth Frances Shifflett Viands. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Floyd Garland Viands, Jr., daughter, Paula Annette Benner, a brother, Max Oliver Viands, Sr. and a sister, Helen Marie Breeden. He was a member of the Bethel United Church of Christ of Elkton and served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Prior to returning to Elkton in 1992, he had lived 18 years in Springfield, Ohio and York, PA for 18 years. He was employed by Caterpiller Inc. before retirement, where he was a Master Machinist, Tool & Dye Maker, and a Quality Control Inspector. On August 19, 1995 he married Doris Mason Viands who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Gary Lee Viands of Abbottstown, PA, Randy Eugene Viands of Shrewsbury, PA, Kevin Mitchell Viands of York, PA; three daughters, Vickie Sue Breeden of Shenandoah, Karen Melissa Steeley of Craley, PA, Onie Drucilla Bell of Salem, WVA; two sisters, Gladiola (Eulee) Murphy of Florida, Dorothy Lorain Breeden and husband, Curtis of McGaheysville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Pastor Dan Bassett will conduct the funeral service 10am Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Elkton. Burial will follow in the Elk Run Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Friday at the funeral home in Elkton. Flowers appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice.

MAX OLIVER VIANDS
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Thu, Jan. 30, 1986
Viands Funeral
ELKTON - The funeral for Max Oliver Viands, 60, of Rt. 2, Elkton will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel United Church of Christ. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Gervas Meinzer. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery with military rites by Gooden Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Mr. Viands died Tuesday at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since Monday after becoming ill Sunday. He was born Nov. 30, 1925, in Albemarle County and was a son of Elizabeth Frances Shifflett Viands of Elkton and the late Floyd Dewey Viands. He was a truck driver and had served in the U.S. Navy for three years during World War II. On Sept. 21, 1959, he married the former Jacqueline Couch, who survives. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by five daughters, Connie Shifflett, Kathy Shifflett, Denise Monger, Rebecca Foltz and Rachel Viands, all of Elkton; four sons, Wayne, Jay, Max and Robert Viands, all of Elkton; three sisters, Helen Frazier and Lorraine Smith, both of Shenandoah, and Gladio La Murphy of Woodbridge; a brother, Floyd G. Viands of Pennsylvania; and 14 grandchildren. The body is at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home and will be taken to Bethel United Church of Christ 4 p.m. Friday where the family will receive friends Friday evening.

VIDER

FRANK W. VIDER
The Pueblo Chieftain, Pueblo, CO, Dec. 31, 1997
Frank W. Vider, 87, passed away Dec. 28, 1997. Survived by his wife, Doris Vider- children, Tim Hugh (Diana) Vider, Patrick William (Judi) Vider, Dennis Vider, Terry (Roberta) Vider, Jeff (Peggy) Vider, Thad (Denise) Vider, Larry Vider and Bill (Erna) Rowe- a daughter, Bette Brezindine- numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren- and brother, Henry (Lorna) Vider of California. Mr. Vider retired in 1974 from the Santa Fe Railroad and was a member of the Church of Latter-day Saints. Graveside service, 2 p.m. Friday, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Viewing, 8 to 5 p.m. today, 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
See Wife Doris's Obit

VINT

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Mar. 22, 1967
GRACE MAY DAGGY VINT
BRIDGEWATER—Mrs. Grace May Vint, 77, of Mt. Solon died Tuesday morning at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Vint had been in declining health for several years. She was born April 20, 1889 at Mt. Solon and was a daughter of Samuel and Laura Shifflett Daggy. She was a lifelong member of the Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church and was a former member of the women's circle. On August 19, 1926 she married Roscoe Earl Vint who survives. Surviving, besides her husband, are one brother, Edward S. Daggy of Washington, D. C, and two sisters, Mrs. Cora Lyons of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. Rosa Spitler of Mt. Solon. The funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at the Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Millard Stevens. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jared Dunlap, Lee Barr, Lester Zimmerman, Dudley Rexrode, Ernest Reeves and R. L. Johnson Sr. The body will be at the W.L. Rosenberger Funeral Home until 9:30 a.m. Thursday when it will be taken to the church. The casket will not be opened at the church. Relatives will meet at the Vint home 10:30 a.m. Thursday.


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