Obituaries
Obituaries
DAVIS
The Morning Herald, Hagerstown, MD, Thu, Feb. 8, 1972
ALICE DOFFLEMYER DAVIS
MT. CRAWFORD, Va.—Mrs. Alice Dofflemyer Davis, 63, wife of Herbert P. Davis of
Rt. 1, died Saturday at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She was born in Elkton,
Va., a daughter of Davis F. and Valeria Shifflett Dofflemyer and was a member of
Bethel United Church of Christ and a Sunday School teacher in the church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by daughters, Mrs. Richard Derrow of
Waynesboro, Va., Mrs. Charles Smith of Hagerstown; five grandchildren; sisters,
Mrs. Ethel Vesper of Baltimore; Mrs. Rosalie Harding of Elkton, Va.; brother
David Dofflemyer of Elkton. Services will be held on Tuesday at 2:30 pm at
Bethel United Church of Christ in Eastpoint, Va. The Rev. S. E. Madren will
officiate; burial in East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the church
one hour prior to the time of the service.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, 1998
ALICE JULIA DAVIS MORRIS
Alice Julia Davis Morris, 67, of Ruckersville, died Feb. 25, 1998, at her home.
Born Feb 14, 1931, in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Frank and
Nellie Buck Davis and was the wife of the late Raymond Earl Morris, Sr. Mrs.
Morris was a member of Evergreen Church of the Brethren. She loved her
grandchildren and raised many of them. Survivors include five daughters, Joyce
L. Plumb, Diana L. Crawford, Jaye D. Morris, Laura L. Canipe and Michelle R.
Collier, three sons, Raymond E. Morris, Jr., Stephen W. Morris, and Duane D.
Morris; one brother, Louis Davis of Baltimore, Md.; 28 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren; and a very special friend, Charlotte Morris. Memorial
services will be conducted at 10 a. m. Friday at Evergreen Church of the
Brethren with the Rev. David Brunk officiating and Pastor Hartwig assisting. The
family will greet friends during the hour prior to the service. The family
suggests memorial contributions to the Greene County Rescue Squad, P. O. Box
302, Stanardsville, Va. 22973. Teague Funeral Service is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily News Leader, Staunton, VA, Oct. 17, 2002
ALICE SHIFFLETT DAVIS
Alice S. Davis, 78 MINT SPRING - Alice Hazel (Shifflett) Davis died Thursday
(Oct. 15, 2002) at Augusta Medical Center. She was born Jan. 30, 1924, at
Rockingham County, to Cleatus and Lula (Johnson) Shifflett. She was owner and
operator of Davis Home.Survivors include three children, John A. Davis Jr., Roy
E. Davis and Shelby D. McDonald. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Henry
Funeral Home. Burial will be at Augusta Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 7
to 8 this evening at ... [rest of obit missing]
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jul. 17, 1990
ALMA SHIFFLETT DAVIS
Alma S. Davis, 81, of Route 33, Stanardsville, died Sunday, July 15, 1990 in a
Charlottesville hospital. Born Aug. 30, 1908 in Greene County, she was a
daughter of the late Paulus and Sara Ann Shifflett. She was preceded in death by
her husband, William Russell Davis. She is survived by a daughter and
son-in-law, Lois D. and Leabert R. Collier of Stanardsville; two grandsons,
Leabert Warren Collier of Charlottesville and David C. Collier of Stanardsville;
three great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Scott and Mary Beth Collier; a sister, Zena
Morris of Earlysville; and a number of friends and co-workers. Mrs. Davis
retired in 1975 from Alexandria Hospital after 20 years and was a homecare and
laundry worker in Greene County. She was a member of Cross Roads Episcopal
Church and attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church. A funeral service will be
conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ryan Funeral Home of Quinque with interment in
Mission Home Cemetery. The Rev. Edwin (Buzzy) Deane will officiate. The family
will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Apr. 12, 2008
BESSIE DAVIS DEAN LAM
Bessie Davis Dean Lam, 88, of Elkton, died Thursday, April 10, 2008, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Lam was born Jan. 23, 1920,
in Rockingham County, and was a daughter of the late Charles and Renia Eppard
Davis. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Methodist Church and was a lifetime
resident of the area. She was a homemaker and seamstress and previously worked
for Blue Bell, Sancar, Sleepwear and Genesco. She was preceded in death by her
second husband, Reese "Sandy" Lam. Survivors include two sons, Arnold L. Dean
and Dwight E. Dean of Elkton; a daughter, Linda Dean Hartley of Newport News; a
sister, Orva Taylor of Elkton; a brother, L.L. "Tuck" Davis of Elkton; four
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The
Rev. Warren Grant will conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Monday at the Kyger Funeral
Home in Elkton. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 152,
Elkton, VA or the Elkton Fire Company, P.O. Box 91, Elkton, VA 22827.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri. Dec. 22, 2006
BETTY D. DAVIS
Betty D. Davis, 67, of Barboursville, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2006.
She was born on May 17, 1939, in Barboursville, to the late George Dickerson and
Anna Evelyn Deane Dickerson. Betty leaves to cherish her memory her husband,
Delmar L. Davis; two sons, Michael Davis and his wife, Margie, of Midlothian,
and Randy Davis of Barboursville; two daughters, Karen Sokolowski and her
husband, Greg, of Fredericksburg, and Bonnie Davis of Barboursville; one
brother, Robert Dickerson and his wife, Iris, of Barboursville; four
grandchildren, Axel Davis, Nicole Davis, Mitchell Davis and Adam Sokolowski; one
niece, Terri Dickerson; one nephew, Bruce Dickerson; and several other family
members. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, December
22, 2006, at the Ryan Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 23, 2006, at the Ruckersville cemetery with the Reverend
Frank James officiating. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 16, 2003
CARRIE E. DAVIS
Carrie Eddins Maupin Davis, 99, of Boonesville died peacefully on Saturday,
November 15, 2003, at home. Born October 24, 1904, she was the last surviving
daughter of the late Edward John Thomas Maupin and Willie Margaret Eddins
Maupin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Thurman Davis;
two sisters, Motie Mary Maupin Flynt and Virginia Lucille Maupin Daugherty; five
brothers, Eugene Anderson Maupin, John Lewis Maupin, Herbert Earl Maupin, Vivian
Franklin Maupin, and Edward Bezelle "Eddie Boy" Maupin. She is survived by her
nephew, whom she considered her son, Dennis L. Davis and his wife, Kathleen; a
granddaughter, Deanna Davis VanDerveer and her husband, Robert; and two great
granddaughters, Elizabeth Ashley VanDerveer, and Sarah Kathleen Walton
VanDerveer; eight nieces Sarah D. Clore, Margaret Bibb and her husband, Stuart,
Elizabeth Walker, Lyla Pleasants, Patsy Price and her husband, David, Marjorie
Maupin Paul and her husband Jim, Eugenia Maupin Harold and her husband, Roger,
and Deanna Maupin Temple; two sisters-in-law, Charlotte (Mrs. Herbert) Maupin
and Ruby (Mrs. Vivian) Maupin. Mrs. Davis graduated from Free Union High School
on June 2, 1924. She and Russell were married on September 18, 1926, at which
time she moved to Boonesville, where at the age 22, she began her lifetime
career as Boonesville's Postmaster and proprietor of H.I. Davis and Son general
store, at age 70, Mrs. Davis retired from the Postal Service, at this time, she
had served as Postmaster for 47 years, longer than any other person in Albemarle
County. Following her postal retirement, Mrs. Davis continued to operate H.I.
Davis and Son general store, the hub of Boonesville, until the age of 90. After
the closing of the store, Mrs. Davis lived with her "son", Dennis and his wife,
Kathy until her passing. Mrs. Davis, the self-proclaimed "Mayor of Boonesville",
will be remembered for her keen sense of humor, her boundless energy, and as a
good business woman. She always had a soft spot in her heart for children. Many
will remember, as children, being treated to candy from the store's candy
counter. Funeral services will be held at Prize Hill Cemetery Chapel, at 2 p.m.
on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, with Mr. Rod Chapman and the Rev. Lowell Chaney
officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at
Anderson Funeral Home on St. George Avenue in Crozet, Va. Those who wish may
send contributions to the Prize Hill Cemetery Association, Box 218, Free Union,
Va. 22940, or to the Hospice of the Piedmont, Suite 200, 1490 Pantops Mountain
Place, Charlottesville, Va. 22911
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Nov. 20, 2008
CARRIE L. DAVIS
C.L. Davis passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at the age of 54. She was
born on February 7, 1954, to Howard and the late Catherine LaRue. She is
survived by her father and sisters, Alexandra Davis and her husband, Edward,
Monica Camfield and her husband, Steve, and her brother, Caleb LaRue and his
wife, Bet, plus many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her three
children, daughters, Grace Rickenberg and her husband, Chad, Sarah Goode and her
husband, Greg, and her son, Jesse Gibson and his wife, Meaghan. In addition, she
had three grandchildren, Anthony Goode, Clara Goode and Sophie Gibson. C.L.
Davis was the owner of Gem Art, a small business of hand-made jewelry that
started as a hobby and became her life's passion. C.L. was dearly loved and will
be greatly misse
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Aug. 24, 2004
CECIL DAVID DAVIS
Cecil David Davis, 66, of Elkton, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at his home. Mr.
Davis was born Sept. 21, 1937, in Elkton, and was a son of the late David S. and
Gladys Wood Davis. He retired from Loften Corporation (Wayne Manufacturing),
where he was a quality control engineer. He served in the U.S. Army following
the Korean War and was a member of the Shenandoah Moose Lodge. His first wife,
Phyllis Lam Davis, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Barbara
Weihe Davis, whom he married June 19, 1975; a daughter, Tammy McMillen of
Elkton; a brother, George V. Davis of Elkton; four sisters, Clara Baugher and
Margie Shifflett, both of Elkton, Edith Davis of McGaheysville and Janice
Coffelt of Woodstock and two grandchildren. The Rev. Alva Hurley will conduct
the funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Burial will
follow at the Koontz Cemetery on Naked Creek. The family will receive friends
from 7 to 8 this evening at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the Davis
home at any time. Memorial contributions may be made to RMH Hospice, 235
Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or the Jollett Bible Mission, P.O. Box
513, Elkton, VA 22827.
The Pocahontas Times, Marlinton, Pocahontas Co., WV, Jun. 10, 1982
CHARLES PAGE DAVIS
Charles P. Davis, 79, of Marlington, died of a heart attack Sunday, Jun 6, 1982.
He was the son of the late Charles Robert and Lucy Frances Beverage Davis.
Surviving him are his wife, Edith Mitt Beverage Davis; three daughters, Edith
Mae Beverage, of Summersville, Eva Jane Mullens, of Driftwood, Pennsylvania, and
Neva Lee Shifflett, of Richmond, Virginia; eight grandchildren; a sister,
Blanche E. Waugh, Marlington; five brothers, Lawrence W., Leo, and Floyd F.
Davis, all of Marlington, Carl C., Cass, and Clarence R. Davis, Buckeye.
Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the VanReenen Funeral Home by Rev. B. B.
Mitcham, with burials in Mountain View Cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Feb. 28, 2002
CHRISTINE ELIZABETH DEAN DAVIS
Christine Elizabeth Davis, 84, of Bridgewater, died Feb. 27, 2002, at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Davis was born April 13, 1917, in
Rockingham County, near Elkton, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry
and Hester Florence Lam Dean. Mrs. Davis had lived in Grottoes before moving to
Bridgewater Retirement Community in January. She retired from Ethan Allen in
Bridgewater and was a member of the Church of Solsburg near Elkton. Her husband,
Fred E. Davis, died Jan. 15, 1985. Mrs. Davis is survived by four sons, Roy Lee
Davis and Stephen W. Davis, both of Mount Crawford, Carl R. Davis,
McGaheysville, and Danny S. Davis, Lottsburg; two daughters, Betty Morris,
Harrisonburg, and Jenalee Breeden, Elkton; three sisters, Arbutus Meadows, Irene
Shifflett, and Kathlyn Morris, all of Elkton; 12 grandchildren; four
stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by a son, Ernest F. Davis; a sister, Ruby V.
Dean; and three brothers, Joseph H. Dean Jr., Leon H. Dean, and Leo J. Dean. A
graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Elk Run Cemetery,
followed by a 3 p.m. memorial service at the Church of Solsburg. The Rev. Morgan
Kinney and Rev. Jeff Hicks will conduct the services. The family will receive
friends 7 to 8 this evening (Thursday) at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home at
Elkton.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Aug. 8, 1993
CLARA HUNT DAVIS
Clara Hunt Davis, 55, of Route 1, Earlysville, died Saturday, Aug 7, 1993 at her
residence. Born in Charlottesville on Jan. 26, 1938, she was a daughter of
Elizabeth Marsh Hunt and the late Henry Madison Hunt. Mrs. Davis worked for many
years with General Electric. In addition to her mother, survivors include her
beloved husband, John E. Davis of Earlysville; her daughter, Paula Anne West of
Charlottesville; her son, Henry Bruce Hunt of Crozet; five grandchildren, Larry,
Benjamin, Jason, Jeremy, and Adam; one sister Elizabeth Lilly of
Charlottesville; and many other family and friends who will cherish her memory.
A special thanks to Dr. Gordon Morris for his compassion and concern while
caring for Mrs. Davis.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Dec. 10, 2005
CLAUDIA DAVIS
Claudia "Retha" Davis, 82, of Charlottesville, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at
her residence. Born Aug. 27, 1923, in Greene County, Va., she was the daughter
of the late Emmanuel Frazier and Lucy Conley Frazier. She was also preceded in
death by a sister, Lizzie Sprouse; and two brothers, Gilbert Frazier and Raymond
Frazier. Retha was a homemaker and a member of Southside Church of God.
Surviving her are her husband of 48 years, John Davis, of Charlottesville; three
sons, Roger Morris and his fiancée, Linda, of Charlottesville, Gregory Morris
and his wife, Brenda, of Charlottesville, and Karl Davis and his wife, C. L., of
Charlottesville; two sisters, Lila Sandridge and Rachel Wells, both of
Charlottesville; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral
service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, in the Hill & Wood
Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Hudson officiating. Interment will follow at
Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 12, 2005, at the funeral home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jul. 22, 2005
DAVID ALAN DAVIS
Davis Alan Davis, 40, of Barboursville, died Tuesday July 19, 2005, at the
University of Virginia Medical Center. Born Feb. 4,1965, in Charlottesville,
Va., he was the son of the late Lewis Henry Davis Jr. He was also preceded in
death by a brother, Lewis Michael Davis. Mr. Davis was a member of Union Grove
Christian Church, a graduate of Orange County High School, and was employed by
the University of Virginia housing department. He is survived by his mother,
Hazel Breeden Davis; his wife, Karen Coffey Davis; one daughter, Alease Brooks
Davis, all of Barboursville; one sister, Donna Davis Payne and her husband,
Larry, of Somerset. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday July 25,
2005, from the Preddy Funeral Chapel, Orange, with interment in Graham Cemetery.
The Rev. Joe Brumett will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8
p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2005, at the Preddy Funeral Chapel, 250 W. Main St.
Orange, Va.
The Daily News Record Harrisonburg, VA, 1998
DAVID NEWTON DAVIS
David Newton (Dave) Davis, 55, of 156 Skyview Circle, Verona, (VA.) died at 1:40
p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 12, 1942,
in Charlottesville, a son of the late Wilmer Newton and Thelma (Shifflett)
Davis. Mr. Davis was employed by First Virginia Bank. He retired from the U.S.
Air Force Reserves and from the Civil Air Force Patrol, where he had served in
the Virginia Wing, Middle East Liaison Region. He attended Augusta Stone
Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty (Western) Davis; two
daughters, Shelia LaVonne (Davis) Cook of Swansboro N.C.; and Tammy Renee Davis
of Staunton; a stepson, Keith Rexrode of Mt. Sidney; a stepdaughter, Deborah
Cline of Staunton; three sisters, Evelyn Wiseman of Crimora, Irma Craig of New
Hope, and Josephine Boyd of Ararat; two grandsons, Chad Ellis Valez and
Christopher Devon Davis-Bunt; five stepgrandchildren; two
great-stepgrandchildren; a special nephew, Michael Davis; and a special poodle,
GeGe. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carthon Wilmer Davis, on April 20,
1975. A service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 1998, in Augusta
Stone Presbyterian Church by the Rev. John Mark Stanley. Burial will follow in
the church cemetery with military rites by a detachment from Bolling Air Force
Base. Active pallbearers will be his nephews-Michael Davis, Randy Craig, Dwight
Craig, Mitchell Wiseman, William Wiseman, Danny Boyd, Jerry Boyd, Glenn Boyd and
James Boyd. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Eskridge, Charles Edwards, Donald
McFall, Burlin Smiley, Miles Willett, Gene Stokes, Dorsey Kelley, Wade Woolfrey,
Randy Smith, Brice Armstrong, Susie Dove, Amy Stogdale, Jim Johnson, Timmy
Rankin, Randy Huffer, Time Botkin and his co-workers at the First Virginia Bank.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the Henry
Funeral Home and at other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society, Staunton-West Augusta County Unit, c/o Mrs. John O.
Arey, 325 Driscoll St., Staunton, VA. 24401 or to the Augusta Stone Presbyterian
Church, Ft. Defiance, Va. 24437.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Sep. 8, 2005
DAVID THOMAS DAVIS
David Thomas Davis, 90, of the Figsboro Community in Martinsville, Va., went
home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005. He was born May 7, 1915, in
Greene County, Va., the son of the late William and Mary Nettie Dean Davis. Mr.
Davis was retired from the City of Martinsville City Prison Farm, where he had
served since the early 1950s. He served as superintendent for many years until
his retirement. Before his employment at the Martinsville City Prison Farm, Mr.
Davis served as a guard with the Old State Convict Road Force. Mr. Davis was a
member of the Trinity Baptist Church. He taught Sunday school and served as a
deacon. He was later named Deacon emeritus of the church. In addition to serving
his state and community, Mr. Davis and his wife, Lilie, raised a family of nine
children. He is survived by his wife, Lilie Morris Davis of the home, and
children, Delmar Davis of Martinsville; Orville Davis and wife, Mary, of
Martinsville; Elvin Davis and wife, Karen of Princess Anne, Md.; Gene Davis and
wife, Carolyn, of Indian Trail, N.C.; Janice D. Morris and husband, Emory, of
Fulks Run, Va.; Linda D. Morris and husband, Ed, of Richmond, Va.; Norma "Lee"
Davis of Richmond, Va.; Robert Davis and wife, Suzanne, of Jamestown, N.C.; and
Tony Davis and wife, Debbie, of Harrisburg, N.C. In addition to his wife, and
children, Mr. Davis is survived by 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild. Mr. Davis is also survived by a sister, Irene Kuntz
of Harrisonburg, Va.; and very special friends, Lorraine McPeake of Eden, N.C.,
and David and Sharon Rea of Ridgeway. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his
parents and three brothers, Wilson, Otis, and Cecil Davis. Funeral services will
be held at Norris Funeral Services, 1500 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville, Va.,
Saturday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Mike Campbell and Rev. Linwood Lavinder
will officiate. Interment will be at Roselawn Burial Park, Martinville, Va. The
family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 9, between the
hours of 6 and 8 p.m. and at other times at the home of Orville and Mary Davis,
372 Muddy Fork Road, Martinsville, Va. Memorials may be made to the Snow Creek
Rescue Squad, 7049 Snow Creek Road, Penhook, VA 24137.
The Daily News
Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu. Jan. 14, 2021
DONALD LEE DAVIS
Donald Lee "D.L." Davis, 82, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at
his home. He was born Aug. 13, 1938, in Rockingham County, and was the son of
the late Otis Lee and Helen Baugher Davis. He is also preceded in death by three
sisters, Evelyn Morris, Goldie Helsley and Violet Hensley and special
son-in-law, Daniel King. He worked at Dupont in Waynesboro for 35 years. Mr.
Davis was a founding member of the Elkton Volunteer Fire Department serving 57
years with lifetime membership. He served in all capacities except as Chaplain
and treasurer. He was voted Fireman of the Year numerous times. On Dec. 16,
2019, he was awarded the Gerald Monger Community Service Award. He enjoyed
living in Elkton, talking and visiting within the community. He was known "to
never meet a stranger." On March 4, 1960, he married Violet Lawson, who survives
along with daughters, Linda Ann Davis and Terry Davis King; granddaughters,
Raven Danielle King and husband, Vandon, and Morgan Davis King. Also, numerous
nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A graveside service will be held
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Elk Run Cemetery. Honors will be
presented by the Elkton Volunteer Fire Department. Friends may pay their
respects at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton on Friday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Friends may call the home at 540-298-9565 at any time. Facial coverings and
social distancing will be required for the health of others. Memorial
contributions can be made to the Elkton Volunteer Fire Department, 14171
Spotswood Trail, Elkton, VA 22827.
Note: According to marriage record Donald
&Violet were married 1961 not 1960.
The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, VA, Nov. 15, 2005
DONNA DAVIS SHULL
Donna Davis Shull, 60, of Fairfield, died Sunday, November 13, 2005 in the
Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville. Ms. Shull was born on May 11, 1945 in
Rockbridge Co., and was a daughter of the late Matthew Ellis Davis, Sr. and
Gladys Shifflett Davis. She was a member of the Timber Ridge (Old Stone)
Presbyterian Church and was a retired LPN for Western State Hospital. She was
preceded in death by two brothers, Matthew E. Davis, Jr., and Gary Michael
Davis. Ms. Shull is survived by one son, Richard D. (Richie) Shull, Jr., of
Fairfield; three sisters, Mary Davis (Connie) Hostetter, of Fairfield, Shirley
Davis Allen, Janice Davis Barger, both of Buena Vista; four nieces; two nephews;
four great-nephews; and four great-neices. Graveside services will be conducted
at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 in the Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev.
Ann Pettit officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the
South River Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 203, Fairfield, Va. 24435.
Arrangements by the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Feb. 3, 1978
DORMAN LEWIS DAVIS
ELKTON — Dorman Lewis Davis, 54, of 104 Spotswood Ave., Elkton died Thursday morning at his home of an
apparent heart attack. He was born July 18,1923 at Elkton and was a son of David S. and Gladys Mae Wood Davis
of Rt. 2, Elkton. Mr. Davis worked for A. B. Torrence and Co. and was a veteran of World War II. On March 21,
1951, he married the former Roberta Hammer, who died Nov. 26,1974. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are
three sons, Garland, Ronnie and Douglas Wayne Davis, all of Elkton; one stepson, Richard L. Strickler of
Elkton; five sisters, Janice Cofflett of Woodstock, Clara Baugher, Margie Shifflett and Lena Davis, all of
Elkton, and Edith Davis of McGaheysville; four brothers, Cecil, Vincent, Mavon and Leroy Davis, all of Elkton,
and two step-granddaughters. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at the Church of Solsburg by the Rev.
Morgan Kinney. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery with graveside rites by the Gooden Brothers Veterans of
Foreign Wars P6st 9292. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Saturday at the Brill Funeral Home. Friends
also may call at the Davis home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA,
Mon, Nov. 20, 2017
EDITH VIRGINIA DAVIS
Edith Virginia Davis, 92, of McGaheysville, passed away Nov. 18, 2017, in
Harrisonburg. She had been a resident of Journeys Crossing for the past three
years. Edith was born Nov. 12, 1925, in the Swift Run area of Elkton and was a
daughter of the late David S. and Gladys Wood Davis. She grew up in Elkton and
attended the Elkton Baptist Church and the Upper Room Church. She was a devoted
Bible reader, loved to crochet and enjoyed scrapbooking. She had worked at
Duplan in Grottoes and retired from ASR in Verona. Edith is survived by a
brother, George Vincent Davis and wife, Ruby, of Elkton; sisters, Clara Baugher
of Elkton and Janice Coffelt of Woodstock; and lots of nieces and nephews. Along
with her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Dorman Davis, Mavon
Davis, Cecil Davis, Arnold Davis, James Leroy Davis, Margie Shifflett, Lena
Davis, and a very special friend, Leady Shifflett. Pastor Randy Miller will
conduct a funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in
Elkton. Burial will follow in Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. The family will
receive friends Monday (tonight) 6 to 8 p.m. at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
Condolences may be shared at www.kygers.com .
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Nov. 23, 1977
EDITH WALTON DAVIS
BOONESVILLE – Mrs. Edith Walton Davis, 67, died Tuesday. Born in Albemarle
County, she was the wife of Ira Tucker Davis and a daughter of the late James T.
Walton and Lucy B. Walton. Mrs. Davis is survived by seven sisters; Mrs. Ruby
Knight of Boonesville, Mrs. Helen Hall of Crozet, Mrs. Nellie Ford of
Boonesville, Mrs. Sophia Young of Grottoes, Mrs. Pauline Corbin, Mrs. Alease
Bruce and Mrs. Kathleen Lamb all of Crozet, two brothers; Nelson Walton of
Boonesville and Raymond Walton of Westminster, Maryland. Mrs. Davis was a member
of the Episcopal Church and was a retired housewife. Funeral services will be
held at 3 p. m. Thursday at the Gentry Methodist Church conducted by Rev. James
Godwin and Rev. William Mengibier. The family will receive friends at Anderson
Funeral Home Chapel from 7:00 to 9:00 tonight. The family suggests donations be
made to the Albemarle County Rescue Squad.
The Pocahontas Times, Marlinton, WV, Oct. 26, 2000
EDITH MITT DAVIS
Edith Mitt Davis, age 93, of Emporium, Pennsylvania, formerly of Marlinton, died
Saturday, October 21, 2000, at Guy and Mary Felt Manor in Emporium. Mrs. Davis
was the widow of Page Davis. She was born in Marlinton April 16, 1907, the
daughter of the late Boude E. and Effie Loudermilk Beverage. She was a homemaker
and a member of the United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband and
parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Loudermilk, three brothers,
Lee Beverage, Frank Beverage, and Dan Beverage, and a granddaughter, Linda
Mullens. Surviving her are three daughters, Edith Beverage, of Urbanna,
Virginia, Eva Jane Mullens, of Emporium, and Neva Shifflett, of Richmond,
Virginia; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday in
Mountain View Cemetery by Robert Mann. Visitation will be at VanReenen Funeral
Home before the services on Thursday from 12:30 to 2 p. m.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 4, 2002
ELIZABETH DAVIS FRAZIER
Mrs. Elizabeth Davis Frazier, 83, died Sunday, June 30, 2002, in Howard
University Hospital, Washington, D.C. Born June 8, 1919, she was the daughter of
the late George and Emma Wood Davis. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. Frazier. She is survived by her
niece, Catherine Beasley of Washington, D.C.; and her sisters, Edna Saunders of
Brooklyn, N.Y. and Ruth Davis of Johnstown, Pa. Funeral services will be held at
12 noon Tuesday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Rapidan, the Rev. Howard Butler
officiating. Interment will be in the Hopewell Baptist Church cemetery. A
visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Satchell's
Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Dec. 21, 1967
ELIZABETH DAVIS LAWSON
Mrs. William Lawson
Mrs. Elizabeth Davis Lawson died Monday, December 18, 1967, in the Orange
-Gordonsville Hospital. She was 82. Native of Greene County, she was born August
29, 1885, daughter of the late Jack and Julie Lawson Davis. She was the widow of
William Mahone Lawson. Survivors are three sons, Mike Lawson of Orange, Albert
J. Lawson of Gordonsville, and Hugh E. Lawson of Greensboro, N.C.; four
daughters, Mrs. Bernice L. Crismond of Culpeper, Mrs. Cleo L. Hughes of San
Diego, Cal., Mrs. Doris L. Hoffman of Gordonsville, and Mrs. Ann Lawson of
Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Howard Davis of Lorton and Sol Davis of
Charlottesville; a sister, Mrs. Frank J. Marsh of Charlottesville; 13
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were to be held today,
Thursday at two o'clock graveside in Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 15, 2005
ELIZABETH WALKER DAVIS
Elizabeth Walker Davis, 79, of Gordonsville died Saturday, Nov.13, 2004 at her
residence. She was born March 13, 1925 in Louisa County, and was a daughter of
the late Arthur Filo Walker and Frances Adams Walker. She was married to the
late Roy James Davis and was a member of the Gordonsville Baptist Church. Mrs.
Davis is survived by two sons, Ray Davis of Gordonsville and Gary Davis and his
wife, Sandy, of Rhoadesville; two sisters, Gracie Rosson and Ethel Blanken Baker
both of Orange; two grandchildren, Emily Davis and Jessica Davis both of
Rhoadesville; brother-in-law, Roy Williams and his wife, Lorraine, of
Charlottesville; two sisters-in-law, Beatrice Powell of Gordonsville and Joyce
Ann Corbin and her husband, Dennis, of Charlottesville; four nephews, Randolph
Miller and his wife, Susie, of Orange, Danny Henry and his wife, Laurie, of
Palmyra, Jerome Henry and his wife, Sandy, of Orange, David Richardson of
Montana; two nieces, Jeanette Herndon and her husband, Kenny, of Gordonsville,
Janet Peyton of Stanardsville; and cousins, Snow Harris and Kay Walker both of
Glen Allen. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Elvin Walker,
Bradley Walker, Rabbie Walker; and four sisters, Nora Richardson, Pauline
Williams, Gladys Miller and Callie Walker. The family would like to thank Dr.
Peyton Taylor and nurse, Paula-Rowan-Page and all of the staff of the UVA Health
Services Oncology Department. Nurse Tonie Fincham of Culpeper Hospital Family
Home Care and to all of her many loyal friends in her community. Funeral
services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004 at the Gordonsville
Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Glen Plott and the Rev. Marilyn Spencer and
interment in Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville. The family will receive friends
from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gordonsville Baptist Church, P.O. Box
926, Gordonsville, VA 2942.
The Newsleader, Augusta Co., VA, Thu, Mar. 24, 2005
ELSIE TISDALE SHIFFLETT DAVIS
STUARTS DRAFT -- Elsie (Tisdale) Shifflett Davis, of 53 View Drive, died Tuesday
(March 22, 2005) at King's Daughters' Community Health and Rehabilitation
Center, Staunton. She was born Nov. 17, 1922, at Augusta County, to Floyd H. and
Bessie (Brooks) Tisdale. She retired from the former Waynesboro Community
Hospital and St. Luke's Assisted Care Residence. Mrs. Davis was preceded in
death by her parents; her first husband, John Shifflett; her second husband,
Theodore Robert Davis; and two sisters, Jeanette Nelson and Violet Grepps.
Survivors include two sons, Norman Shifflett of Stuarts Draft and Victor
Shifflett of Waynesboro; a daughter, Sherry Dawson of Stuarts Draft; three
brothers, Maynard R. Tisdale of Staunton, Thomas Tisdale of Stuarts Draft and
Carl Tisdale of Newbern, N.C.; and a sister, Evelyn Shifflett of Pottstown, Pa.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at White Hill Church of the Brethren. Burial
will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 9:30 this
evening at Reynolds Funeral Home, Stuarts Draft.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, May 10, 2002
EMMA GEORGIA DAVIS SHIFFLETT
Emma Georgia Davis Shifflett, 90, of Earlysville, died Wednesday May 8, 2002, in
a local nursing home. Born in Albemarle County on June 2, 1911, she was the
daughter of the late Charles and Laura Davis. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Ernest T. Shifflett; one daughter, Lucille Marie Fitzgerald; one
son, Ernest Aubrey Shifflett; and two brothers, Jasper and Tucker Davis. Mrs.
Shifflett was a member of Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren and was retired from
Sperry Marine. Many will remember her prized garden where she spent hours daily
tending her vegetables. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Davis and her
husband, Bob, of Earlysville; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A
graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holly
Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Randolph Shifflett officiating. The family will
receive friends 6:30 to 8:30 this evening at the Teague Funeral Home. The family
would like to thank Dr. Samuel Caughron and the staff of Heritage Hall Nursing
Home for their love and care of Mrs. Shifflett.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, May 25, 2002
ENNIS DAVIS HANEY
Ennis Davis Haney, 98, of Earld Farms, Ruckersville, died Friday, May 24, 2002,
at home. He was born Feb. 16, 1904, in Greene County, the son of the late George
A. and Haseltine Powell Haney. He was a retired employee of Sprint Telephone
Co., a member of the Piedmont Stella Masonic Lodge No. 50 for 69 years, the
Greene County Republican Committee, and Westover Methodist Church. He was
preceded in death by his wife of almost 65 years, Frances Deane Haney; three
brothers, Everette, Ovel, and George S. "Pete"; and one sister, Beulah H.
Garrison. He is survived by a son, George W. Haney of Ruckersville; two
daughters, Barbara D. Haney of Mechanicsville, and Betty H. Woodward and her
husband, Clement L. Woodward, of Richmond; a grandson, William Overton Woodward
and his wife, Leslie G. Woodward; and two great-grandchildren, Will and
Catherine Woodward, all of Alexandria; and a brother, Edwin B. "Jack" Haney of
Stanardsville; two sisters, Madeline H. Salony of Hollywood, Fla., and Frances
H. Sims of Greensboro, N.C. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday
morning at Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque, with interment in Stanardsville
Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The Rev. Lindsay Walton will officiate. The family
will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be given to the
Ennis D. and Frances Deane Haney Memorial Scholarship Fund at William Monroe
High School, P.O. Box 358, Stanardsville, Va. 22973.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Jun. 15, 1998
ERNEST FRED DAVIS
Ernest Fred Davis, 60, 3945 Rockfish Road, Grottoes, died Sunday, June 14, 1998)
at his home. Mr. Davis was born March 31, 1938, in Rockingham County and was a
son of Christine Dean Davis and the late Fred Edward Davis. He was educated in
Rockingham County and was employed by the Augusta County School System in
maintenance for 23 years. He was an antique enthusiast and had a booth at
Dusty’s Antiques in Mount Sidney. He lived most of his married life in the Mount
Meridian community. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Norma
Wood Davis, whom he married July 23, 1961; two daughters, Karen Shah and Donna
Petry, both of Verona; four brothers, Roy and Steve Davis, both of Mount
Crawford, Danny Davis, Harriston, and Ray Davis, McGaheysville; two sisters,
Betty Morris, Harrisonburg, and Jenalee Breeden, Elkton; two grandchildren; and
a number of nieces and nephews. The Rev. Richard A. Forbes Jr. will conduct the
funeral at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Horeb Presbyterian Church. Burial will
follow at Edgewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m.
Tuesday at the Lindsey Weyers Cave Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made
to the Grottoes Rescue Squad.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA,
Wed, Aug. 18, 2021
ETHEL MARIE DAVIS EPPARD
March 19, 1931 - August 15,
2021
Ethel Marie Eppard, 90, of Charlottesville, surrounded by her family,
went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born in Elkton,
Virginia, on March 19, 1931, to the late John Wilmer Davis and Josie Shifflett.
In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 52
years, Eldridge Miller Eppard. She was also preceded in death by her brother,
Wilmer Davis; sister, Ruby Dean; one half-brother, Elmer Shifflett; three
half-sisters, Fleta Hensley, Ethel Shifflett and Hattie Dean; a beautiful baby
granddaughter, Taryn Michelle Barber; and a precious and loving great-grandson,
Owen Scott Barber. She is survived by a very large and loving family. They
include her son, Gary Lee Eppard; two daughters, Sandra Eppard Barber and her
husband, Steve, and Stephanie Eppard Dowell and her husband, Kevin; stepson,
Jerel Eppard and his wife, Sandra; 12 grandchildren, Alicia B. Shifflett and her
husband, Jason, Stephen S. Barber and his wife, Gwen, Benjamin L. Eppard, Sherry
E. Gray and her husband, Jeremy, Brittani B. Conley and her husband, Wesley,
Cody T. Barber and his girlfriend, Christine, Rachel A. Eppard, Meghan M.
Courtney and her husband, Kyle, Kristen L. Eppard and her fiance' Zachary,
Brandilynne M. Barber, Brianna E. Dowell and her fiance' Blake, and Mikayla D.
Dowell; step-grandson, Carl Eppard; six great-grandsons, Dakota, Cooper, Rhylie,
Skyler, Grayson and Hudson; and six great-granddaughters, Iliza, MyKenzie,
Macey, Briarleigh, McKinley and Aniston. The family would also like to
acknowledge Marie's lifelong best friend, Phyllis Stanley Shifflett (deceased)
and her daughter Alma Harlow. Mom enjoyed her daily talks with Phyllis and we
enjoyed listening to the stories of their many adventures together. After
retiring from Martha Jefferson Hospital, Marie focused on her job as homemaker.
She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who treasured her time with
her family. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday,
August 18, 2021, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home—Greene Chapel in Ruckersville,
Va. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Hill and
Wood Funeral Home in Ruckersville. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial
Gardens.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Apr. 4, 1958
ETHEL DAVIS SHIFFLETT
Ethel Davis Shifflett, 83, of Elkton died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at MontVue
Nursing Home in Luray where she had been a resident since Dec. 1, 2000. Mrs.
Shifflett was born Dec. 13, 1917, in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the
late John and Kate Lawson Davis. She attended Swift Run School in her youth and
was a member of Beldor Mennonite Church. Her husband, Elmer Lee Shifflett, died
April 3, 1958. Survivors include a son, Floyd I. "Jack" Shifflett and wife Helen
of Grottoes; a daughter, Lois Bailey and husband Doug of Elkton; two sisters,
Ruby Dean of Elkton and Marie Eppard of Charlottesville; four grandchildren,
Lisa Blosser, Brenda Lam, Donna Shifflett and Mark Shifflett, all of Elkton and
three great-grandchildren, Brandi Blosser, B. L. Blosser and Jessica Lam, all of
Elkton. She was preceded in death by a son, Elmer Lee Shifflett Jr. The funeral
was conducted Sunday, Jan. 21, by the Revs. Adonna Nissley and Harold Lahman at
Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton. Burial was in Elk Run Cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Nov. 12, 2012
EUGENE WAYNE DAVIS
Eugene Wayne Davis, 80, of Elkton, peacefully passed away Nov. 9, 2012, at home
after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Born Jan. 30, 1932, in Elkton,
he was the only child of Vada Pauline Lam Davis and Donald Vernice Davis, of
Elkton. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1950, and served in the U.S.
Army at Ft. Belvoir, Va. In 1954, he married Lois Geneva Croft of Shenandoah.
She passed away in March 1999. He is survived by four children, Steven Eugene
Davis and wife, Kim, of Mt. Crawford, Debra Davis Thompson and husband, Clayton
Robertson, of Harrisonburg, Rebecca Lynn Davis of Elkton, and Cynthia Lee Legg
and husband, Dave Legg, of Bridgewater; six grandsons, Steven Scott Davis, Chief
Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, and wife, Kate, of Virginia Beach, Christopher Michael
Bryant and wife, Jennifer, of Port Republic, Donald Lee Kite and wife, Sara, of
Grottoes, Kevin Wayne Kite and wife, Jennifer, of Tampa, Fla., Daryl Alan Kite
of Elkton, and Chad Michael Kite, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, and fiancé, Jackie
Ringler, of Ft. Campbell, Ky.; five granddaughters, Tiffany Leigh Burner and
husband, Phil, of Mt. Crawford, Valerie Anne Hensley of Elkton, Brandi Nicole
Davis and boyfriend, Josh Alexander, of Covington, Caitlyn Renee Davis of Mt.
Crawford, and Sara Michelle Davis of Bridgewater; and 11 great-grandchildren. He
is also survived by his loving canine companion, Patches. He was a loving and
giving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He worked briefly for the
Newport News Shipyard, but spent most of his working years with, and retired
from, Westinghouse — later McQuay — in Verona. Called “Gene,” by many, he lived
his entire life in the Elkton area and was known as a farmer, mechanic and
tractor lover. Over the years, he plowed hundreds of gardens and snow-covered
lanes and driveways for his neighbors. He loved farming, NASCAR racing, the
Washington Redskins, animals, working on tractors and cars, and spending time
with his family. The family is especially appreciative of the attention he
received from his youngest grandchild, Sara, during his illness. She spent many
hours sitting with him and teaching him to play games on her iPad. The family
will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
Friends and family may call on any of the children at their homes or at their
father’s homeplace, 3945 Park Way, Elkton. A memorial service will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Burial will follow at Eastlawn
Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to RMH Hospice, RMH
Hahn Cancer Center, or the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Apr. 13, 1984
EULA DAVIS SANDRIDGE
Eula D. Sandridge, 79, resident of Crozet, died April 13, 1984 at her home. She
was born in Free Union, Va. On Jan. 14, 1905, daughter of the late Alexander and
Nora Davis. Widow of Albert L. Sandridge of Crozet. Survived by two sons,
William D. Sandridge of Crozet and Albert D. Sandridge of Charlottesville; four
grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Funeral will be 2 p. m. Sunday, April
15, 1984 at the Crozet United Methodist Church, Crozet. Interment will follow at
the Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church Cemetery, White Hall. The family will
receive friends from 7-9 p. m. Sat. evening at the Anderson Funeral Home,
Crozet.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Dec. 13, 2008
FRANCES HARLOW DAVIS
Frances Harlow Davis, 93, of Elkton, passed away Dec. 11, 2008, at Bridgewater
Home. Mrs. Davis was born Jan. 1, 1915, in McGaheysville, and was the daughter
of the late John S. and Lena Breeden Harlow. She was a homemaker and had worked
at Sleepwear in Elkton for a number of years. Mrs. Davis was a hard worker and a
kind woman who had a great love for her family. On Dec. 24, 1930, she married
Conrad Luther Davis, who preceded her in death on May 15, 1980. Mrs. Davis is
survived by a son, Ray J. Davis of Elkton; a daughter, Patricia D. Clewis of
Fishersville; a sister, Ruby H. Wagner of McGaheysville; seven grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a number of stepgreat-grandchildren;
and one son-in-law, Kenneth H. Flick. She was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Nancy D. Flick of Elkton; a son-in-law, Henry Clewis of Fishersville;
two brothers, John Sidney Harlow and John Samuel Harlow Jr. and two sisters,
Nellie Smith and Ruth Brown. Pastor Jim Kite will conduct the funeral service 2
p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. The family will
receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Friends may also call
at the home of her granddaughter, Kathy Grubbs, 1846 Bethel Church Road, Elkton,
Va. Online condolences may be sent to the Davis family at www.kygers.com.
The Roanoke Times, Roanoke VA, Apr. 23, 1991
GLADYS SHIFFLETT DAVIS
BUENA VISTA - Gladys Shifflett Davis, age 72, died April 22, 1991, in a
Lexington hospital. She was born in Rockbridge County August 7, 1918, the
daughter of the late George W. and Verbia Parker Shifflett. She was the widow of
the late Matthew E. Davis. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. John S. (Connie)
Hostetter and Mrs. Richard (Donna) Shull, both of Fairfield; Ms. Shirley
Patterson and Ms. Janice Barger, both of Buena Vista; one sister, Mrs. Laura
Hamilton, Flint,... [rest of obit missing]
The Find-A-Grave website
GUY SEDWICK DAVIS JR.
Guy Sedwick Davis, Jr., 77, of Staunton passed away
Monday, February 18, 2013 at Augusta Health surrounded by his family. Born
October 31, 1935 in Staunton, he was the son of the late Susie (Harrison) and
Guy Sedwick Davis, Sr. Guy attended Robert E. Lee High School and later
graduated from Augusta Military Academy. He was a U.S. Veteran having served his
country honorably with the Marine Corps. While serving his country he was
trained as an air traffic controller and later used the skills he acquired in
the military to work as an air traffic controller for both Roanoke and Lynchburg
Airports. After many years of faithful service he retired. In his spare time, he
enjoyed playing poker, fishing, hunting and golfing. Survivors include his two
loving daughters, Lisa Davis of Glen Allen, VA and Sandra Davis Reese and fiancé
Gary Loeser of Charlottesville, VA; grandchildren, Kathryn and Brian Tarnai and
Yuri and Matthew Reese; sister, Jean Davis Wilkerson and husband Raymond of
Swoope, VA; as well as his best friend and high school sweetheart with whom he
was lucky to be reunited these last eight years, Betty Critz of Fishersville.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday,
February 20, 2013 at the Staunton Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 18
W. Frederick St., Staunton, VA. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M.
on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, with Chaplin Joe
McGugan officiating. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post
#340. The family would like to give a special heartfelt thank you to Dr. Patrick
Baroco and the nursing staff at Augusta Health. They are angels on earth. In
lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Staunton
Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2412, Staunton, VA 24401. Relatives and friends may
share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting
www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
The Daily Progress, Charlotesville, VA, Sat, Apr. 4, 2020
HAROLD DAVIS
October 17, 1936 - Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Harold Davis, well known and
respected custom home builder, in the Charlottesville area, passed away on March
25, 2020, he was 83. He was described by many as a "Legendary Gentleman" and a
man that exemplified the ethical behavior by conducting Real Estate transactions
on occasions with only a "handshake". He was preceded in death by his wife,
Rether L. Davis. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Manis Davis and
Loula M. Davis. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by
his siblings, brothers, Warren and Lawrence, both of Alexandria, Virginia;
brother, Hollis and sister, Helen Dunn, both of Charlottesville, Virginia; one
niece, Jean Goolsby of Charlottesville, Virginia; and one nephew, Kelly Davis of
Alexandria, Virginia. He is survived by his son, Anthony T. Davis and longtime
girlfriend, Lisa, whom he considered like a daughter. He is also survived by his
daughter, Rita S. Gevry and fiance', Wendell. His interests included history,
geography and reading. In his earlier years he enjoyed spending time at the
beach and he was an avid lover of the mountains. He will leave a tremendous void
in our hearts and will be greatly missed by his family. Private service will be
held for immediate family. Teague Funeral Home is assisting the family with the
arrangements.
HARRY RANDOLPH DAVIS
Harry Randolph Davis, (Randy) of Ruckersville, VA passed away Friday, September
25, 2009 at his residence. Randy was born October 1, 1951 in Charlottesville, VA
to Betty G. Davis and the late William R. Davis. He was also preceded in death
by his wife Sandra Jones Davis. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Dawn
Porcaro Davis, three daughters and two sons; Melanie Hoerner and her husband
Jerry, Nicole Sullivan and her husband Patrick, Abbey, Christopher and Devon
Davis; three sisters: Janie Carpenter and her husband Scheffel, Cindy Davis and
her husband Roger, and Amy Norford and her husband Andy. Randy is also survived
by eight grandchildren: Jared, Caleb, Marley, Hunter, Morgan, Patrick, Grace and
Cassidy, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Also surviving, long time
friends Frank Hodock ("Bro"), and Ben and Heather Miller. A sincere thank you to
Debbie Sillett for her care and love for Randy. The family would like to thank
Dr. Gordon Morris and the Hospice of the Piedmont for their unfailing kindness
and support. The family will receive friends Monday evening, September 28th 2009
from 6p.m. to 8p.m. at Hill and Wood Funeral Home. A funeral service will be
held at Belmont Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with
interment to follow at Monticello Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Greg Anderson
officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the
Hospice of the Piedmont 675 Peter Jefferson Way Suite #300 Charlottesville, VA
22911 or the American Cancer Society 1445 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA
22901.
The Charleston Gazette Online, Charleston WV, Jul. 26, 1999
HELEN V. DAVIS
MASON - Helen V. Davis, 81, of Mason died July 25, 1999, in Pleasant Valley
Hospital, Point Pleasant. She was a nurse's aide at Lakin State Hospital, a
member of Mason County Historical Society, and a member of Mason United
Methodist Women, where she was a member of Sunshine Class. Surviving: son,
William A. "Bill" Jr. of Mason; brother, Harold L. Shiflet of Mason; stepsister,
Dorothy Lamb of Carroll, Ohio; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foglesong
Funeral Home, Mason, with the Rev. Damon Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in
Kirkland Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jun. 28, 2016
HERBERT LINWOOD DAVIS
Herbert Linwood Davis, 78, of Scottsville, died on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at
the home of his daughter. Born in Charlottesville, on March 16,1936, he was the
son of the late Moses and Lydia Patterson Davis. He was also preceded in death
by his wife, Mildred Juanita Davis; two brothers-in-law, Freddie Proffitt and
John Gibson. Mr. Davis was a United States Air Force veteran and was a retired
mechanic with API. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Davis Marshall and
her husband, Jeff, of Scottsville; his son, Herbert "Herbie" L. Davis Jr. and
his wife, Sheila, of Palmyra; six grandchildren, Lydia Quinn, Danielle Nicole
and Jacob Allen Marshall, Addison Myles, Mason Cole and Jillian Grace Davis; a
soon to be born great-granddaughter, Lexie; three sisters, Dorothy Proffitt of
Cobham, Virginia, Nancy Morris and her husband, Glen Morris, of Culpeper,
Virginia, and Shirley Gibson of Richmond, Virginia; three brothers, Wayne Davis
and his wife, Sandy, of Troy, Virginia, Charles Davis and his wife, Linda, of
Charlottesville, and Richard Davis of Richmond, Virginia; and many nieces and
nephews. A graveside funeral service will be conducted 4 p.m. Sunday, June 29,
2014, at Holly Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jeff Villio officiating. The family
will receive friends from 2 until 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2014, at First
Christian Church, 3285 Keswick Road, Keswick, VA 22947. The family suggests that
memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson
Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 www.hopva.org or in keeping with
Herbert's favorite pastime, take a kid fishing! The family would like to
especially thank McKenzie Swanson for the compassion and care she gave their
Dad. Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 30, 1976
HIRAM DAVIS SHIFFLETT, JR.
STANARDSVILLE - Hiram Davis Shifflett Jr., 74, died Friday in Geer. He was born
Feb. 13,1898, in Greene County, a son of the late Hiram D. Shifflett Sr., and
Mittie Cline Shifflett. Mr. Shifflett is survived by his wife Marion Edith
Shifflett; three sons, Frank Shiflett of Bridgewater, Carl and Raymond O.
Shifflett of Geer; three brothers, Clarence Shifflett of White Hall, Sandy
Shifflett of Orange and Dennis Shifflett of Stanardsville; three sisters, Mrs.
Addie Raines of Dyke, Mrs. Annie Shifflett of Stanardsville and Mrs. Mamie Green
of California, and 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The funeral was
held Sunday at 2pm in Evergreen Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in the
Stanardsville Cemetery. Ryan-Estes Funeral Home of Stanardsville was in charge
of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Aug. 19, 2003
IMOGENE DAVIS KESTERSON
Imogene Davis Kesterson, 91, of Bridgewater, died
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, at the Bridgewater Home. Mrs. Kesterson was born April
30, 1912, in Rockingham County, near Elkton, and was a daughter of the late
Benjamin H. and Fleta Berry Davis. She lived in Staunton before moving to
Bridgewater four years ago and was a member of Greenville United Methodist
Church. She was employed at Blue Bell, Duplan in Grottoes, and retired from
Melpar in Arlington. On Dec. 6, 1962, she married Walter H. Kesterson, who
preceded her in death. She is survived by four daughters, Margaret T. Comfort of
Tempe, Ariz., Vera J. Good of Shenandoah, Burnell M. Comer of Davidsonville,
Md., and Faye Crowe of Keezletown ; two stepdaughters, Doris Fretwell of
Staunton, and Gay Butcher of Florida; a brother, Benjamin Davis Jr. of Staunton;
three sisters, Anna Kiracofe of Verona, Ruby Grant of Mint Springs, and Ruth
Wilson of Lynhurst; 21 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 29
great-great-grandchildren and seven stepgrandchildren. The Rev. Stephen Creech
will conduct the funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah. The family will receive
friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The Newsleader, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA, Jul. 13, 2007
IRMA MARIE DAVIS CRAIG
STAUNTON — Irma Marie Davis Craig, 70, of 2469 Laurel Hill Road, Staunton, died
Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville. She was born
November 30, 1936 in Augusta County, daughter of the late Wilmer Newton Davis
and Thelma Lee Shifflett Davis. As a member of New Hope United Methodist Church,
she was active in numerous activities. Mrs. Craig worked at the Fishburne Drug
Store and Coffey's Store. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by two brothers, Carthon W. and David Newton Davis. Surviving are her husband of
53 years, C. Wade Craig; two sons, William Randall "Randy" Craig and wife Brenda
of Sandy Hook and Dwight Alan Craig and wife April of Staunton; six
grandchildren, Julia Baldwin and husband James, Matthew Craig, Leah Craig, C.
Hunter Craig, Brittany Craig and Cheyanne Craig; three great-grandchildren, Seth
Baldwin, Jacob Baldwin, and Adam Baldwin; two sisters, Evelyn Lee Wiseman and
husband Kennie of Crimora and Josephine Ellen Boyd of Ararat; two
brothers-in-law, Ronnie Harris and Keith Pitchford; four sisters-in-law, Sylvia
Harris, Elizabeth Carter, Judy Fisher, Anna Craig and her daughters; and
numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 9, 2007 at McDow Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 11
a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at the funeral home by the Rev. R. Douglas Gunsalus.
Interment will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be John
Daniel "Danny" Boyd, Jerry Lee Boyd, Glen Howard Boyd, James Elbert Boyd,
Mitchell Neal Wiseman, William "Bill" Kennie Wiseman, Bobby Joe Davis and
Michael "Mikey" Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Movista Lynn Utt, Donita Kay
Harrison, Teresa Iseli, Debbie Alhizer, Sheila Cook, Tammy Davis, Shanda
Fitzgerald, Karen Harris, Chrissy Fauber, Debbie Lee Via, Keithy Pitchford,
Larry Pitchford and Lisa Bistol. Memorial contributions may be made to the New
Hope United Methodist Church.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Mar. 26, 1963
J. WARREN DAVIS
BOONESVILLE - J. Warren Davis, an employee of the state for nine years, died
last night at his home. He was 72. Davis also carried mail from Charlottesville
to Boonesville. A son of the late Charlie and Jane Shifflett Davis, he was born
Dec. 15, 1890, in Rockingham County. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nettie M.
Davis; two brothers, Arthur Davis of Parsons, W. Va. and George Davis of Eureka,
Mont.; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be
held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Prize Hill Church in Boonesville with burial in the
church cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jan. 10, 2007
JAMES H. DAVIS
James H. "Jim" Davis, 75, of Charlottesville, passed away suddenly on Monday,
January 8, 2007, at his home. Born June 9, 1931, in Charlottesville, he was a
son of the late Maggie Lawson Davis and Lyle Davis. He was also preceded in
death by his brother, William Randolph Davis. Jim spent a lifetime devoted to
his family and the youth of Charlottesville and the surrounding areas. He spent
15 years coaching Monticello youth football, 11 years coaching Little League
Baseball and four years coaching Babe Ruth baseball. In addition to his years
spent coaching, he also served as the local Babe Ruth baseball commissioner for
12 years. He was also a high school basketball official for many years. For
nearly his entire adult life, he has been a fixture at local high school
sporting events for nearly every sport. In recent years, he was an usher at
various University of Virginia sporting events and was well known at University
of Virginia football practices. Jim always enjoyed meeting and talking with
people. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his family and being a
loving grandfather. Over the course of his lifetime he has touched and
influenced many people and it is for this that he will always be lovingly
remembered. Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret Arlene Davis of
Charlottesville; his three sons, Robert E. Davis, R. Neil Davis, and M. Matthew
Davis and his wife, Dawn, all of Charlottesville. He is also survived by his
grandsons, Kevin Davis, Zack Davis, Brian Davis and Myles Davis; a
granddaughter, Lauren Davis; a step granddaughter, Alicia Parolisi; and a
granddaughter, Shannon Stoneburner. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, January 11, 2007, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home Chapel with the
Reverend Sidney Craig officiating. Interment will follow in Monticello Memory
Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, January
10, 2007, at the funeral home. Friends may send condolences to the family at
www.hillandwood.com.
The Daily
Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Mar. 11, 2020
JAMES W. DAVIS SR.
James
W. Davis Sr., 88, of Crozet, Dear Daddy and Granddaddy stepped over into
eternity on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He joined our mama, Earlene S. Davis, whom he
missed dearly since her passing in 2018. Dad was born April 19, 1931, to Henry
Davis and Mary Barksdale of Clifton Forge, Va. He was raised by his
grandparents, Jim and Rosa Barksdale. He grew up in the railroad industry and
loved to collect rail sets. His biggest passion was collecting coins, of which
he could sit for hours going through quarters. Dad worked for El Dupont 32 years
and County of Albemarle for 20 years retiring at the young age of 75. He was a
lifetime fireman with the Crozet Volunteer Department. He was a graduate of
Crozet High School class of 1947. He was preceded in death by his son, Larkin
Woolfrey; stepmom, Ruby P. Davis; and half brother, Arley Heironimus. He is
survived by three daughters, Priscilla Bowman and Gary, Judy Steele, and Becky
Davis; two sons, Billy Davis and Jenny, and Mike Davis and Karen;
daughter-in-law, Linda Defanbaugh; cousin, Wayne Barksdale; seven grandchildren,
Troy Zeller, Wendy Zeller, Gabrielle Chavigny, Mike Davis, Ashley Moore, Cody
Davis, and Kristina Strickler; and nine great-grandchildren, Taylor Strickler,
Briana Strickler, Hayley Davis, Hannah Davis, Aidan Chavigny, Sophia Moore,
Olivia Moore, Caiden Davis and Grayson Davis. We will miss him dearly, but know
he joined mama in the presence of god. Special appreciation and thanks go to his
granddaughter, Kristina Strickler and daughter-in-law, Jenny Davis for the
loving care they provided during his illness. The family will receive friends
from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Anderson Funeral Home, in
Crozet, Va. A service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, at
Commonwealth Christian Community, 140 Patterson Mill Lane, Crozet, Va., with
Paster Paul Hollifield officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial
Gardens.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, 1992
JASPER P. DAVIS
SR.
Jasper Price "Jack" Davis Sr 78, of Free Union, died Tuesday, Sept. 29,
1992, in a local hospital. He was born April 5, 1914, in Albemarle County, son
of the late Charles Davis and Laura Davis Stones. Mr. Davis was a retired home
builder and farmer. He Was a U.S. Air Force and World War 11 veteran, and was a
member of Crozet Church of God. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Nellie S.
Davis of Free Union; six daughters, Ida Den. baugh Of Free Union, Betty Jarrell
of Earlysville, Sally Little and Sue Cassell of Charlottesville, Ruby Kennedy of
White Hall and Mary Huffman of Crimora; two sons, Jasper "J.P." avis Jr. and
Charles Davis, both of Free Union; one sister, Emma Shifflett of Earlysville;
one brother, Tucker Davis of Earlysville; 11 grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; a devoted friend, Marjorie Via Shifflett; and many friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Teague Chapel by the
Rev. Lee Rowsey and the Rev. John Jarman. Burial will follow in Mount Moriah
Church Cemetery in White Hall. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home. In addition to flowers, memorials are suggested to
either Crozet Church of God, St. George Ave., Crozet 22932 or Free Union Baptist
Church, Free Union 22940
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Dec. 20, 2002
JOHN EDWARD DAVIS
John Edward Davis, 70, of Earlysville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002, in
Earlysville. He was born March 31, 1932, a son of the late Willis and Rocenia
Morris Davis. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Clara H. Davis; a
sister, Hazel O'Dell Davis. He is survived by two children, Paula Hunt West of
Greene County and Bruce Hunt of Crozet; two brothers, Roy Jr. Davis of Foxboro,
Mass., and George Wilfred Davis of Charlottesville; two aunts, Fannie Thomas of
Ruckersville and Jannie Davis Frazier of Charlottesville; an uncle, Ray Orbert
Davis of Earlysville; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A
graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Free Union Church of the
Brethren Cemetery the Rev. Mark Holder will officiate. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. The family
suggests memorial contributions be given to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490
Pantops Mountain Place, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va. 22911. Special thanks to
Hospice of the Piedmont's Ann Massie, who is a wonderful nurse, and to Tracy and
Tina, who also are wonderful aides.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Apr. 21, 1991
JOHN WILLIS DAVIS
John Willis Davis, 84, of Earlysville, died Friday, April 19, 1991, at the home
of his niece, Louise Lawson, who had cared for him during his illness. He was
born Jan. 7, 1907 in Albemarle County, the son of the late Edward Davis and
Janie Herring Davis. His wife was the late Rocinia Morris, Davis. Survivors
include three sons, John Edward Davis of Earlysville, Roy J. Davis of Foxboro,
Mass. and George W. Davis of Charlottesville; three brothers, Moses L. Davis of
Charlottesvile, Orbit Davis of Ruckersville and Randolph Davis of Earlysville;
three sisters, Vertie Davis of Earlysville, Janie Frazier of Charlottesville,
Fannie Davis Thomas of Ruckersville; 13 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Hazel Odell Davis,
two brothers, Ermond Davis and Robert Davis; and a sister Merlene
Shifflett.ddRyan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
Note - John Willis Davis and his wife, Rocinia Morris Davis, are buried in the
Free Union Church of the Brethren. Rocinia is the d/o Jehovah Morris and Hettie
Jane Morris.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Fri, Jan. 18, 1974
JOHN WILMER DAVIS
ELKTON - John Wilmer Davis, 88, a retired farmer of Rt. 3, Elkton died Thursday
morning at Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient six weeks.
He had not been well for several years. Mr. Davis was born March 21, 1885 at
Swift Run and was a son of the late Samuel and Martha Eaton Davis. He lived all
his life at Swift Run. His wife, the former Kate Lawson, survives. Also
surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Shifflett and Mrs. Ruby Dean, both of
Rt. 3, Elkton, Mrs. Fleta Hensley of Rt. 1, Elkton and Mrs. Marie Eppard of
Charlottesville; a sister, Mrs. Annie Davis of West Virginia; a brother, George
Davis of Elkton; nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. The funeral
will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Upper Room by the Rev.
Johnny Hensley. Burial will be in the Davis family cemetery at Swift Run. The
body is at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home where the family will receive
friends 7—8 p.m. today. See Wife
Kate's Obit
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jul. 1, 2005
JOSEPH THOMAS DAVIS
Joseph "Boots" Thomas Davis, 82, of Red Oak Road, Orange, Va., died June 29,
2005. Born Dec. 16, 1922, in Madison County, Va., he was the son of the late
Hiram Joseph Davis and Ethel Frances Ryder Davis. He is also preceded in death
by a sister, Violet Wharton. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Irene Bradbury
Davis of Orange County; two daughters. Betty Ann Shifflett and her husband,
Mack, of Barboursville, and Dora Lynne Davis of Orange; 11 grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Walkers United Methodist
Church, and retired after many years as sexton of the Graham Cemetery, Orange. A
memorial service will held at a later date. Preddy Funeral Home, Orange, is in
charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue,
Mar. 18, 1947
JULIA ANNIE WYANT DAVIS
Mrs. Davis is Laid to Rest at Mt.
Hebron
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Annie Davis, widow of D. C. Davis were
held at two o'clock Saturday, March 15, from Mt. Hebron Church by her pastor,
Rev. Kirtz. Mrs. Davis died at University Hospital in Charlottesville, Thursday,
March 13. A daughter of the late Alec Wyant (who was killed in the War Between
the States), and Mrs. Julia Long Wyant Baugher, she was born in Rockingham
County May 21, 1861, 85 years ago. Surviving are seven children: Lula A. Haney
of Elkton, William A. and Lewis C. Davis of Charlottesvile, Victoria E. Davis of
Harrisonburg, Z. Ethel Baker of Bristol, Md., D. A. Davis of Washington, and
Jesse C. Davis of Baltimore, Md. Twenty four grandchildren, thirty eight
great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. A brother, A. E. Wyant, of
Elkton, and a half-sister, Mrs. Bertie E. Powell of Beldor, also survive. She
was the mother of fourteen children seven of whom precede her in death. She was
tenderly laid to rest in the cemetery near the home where she spent most of her
life. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Flower girls were her granddaughters.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Nov. 18, 2008
KARL ALAN "KINGFISH" DAVIS
Karl Alan "Kingfish" Davis, husband of Carrie Davis, left this world to be with
God on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at the age of 50. Born September 28, 1958,
he was the son of John H. Davis and the late Claudia Retha Davis. In addition to
his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gregory K. Morris. He is
survived by a brother, Roger D. Morris and his, wife, Linda of Charlottesville,
Virginia; two stepdaughters, Sarah Goode and her husband, Greg, of
Charlottesville and Grace Rickenberg and her husband, Chad, of Japan; one
stepson, Jesse Gibson and his wife, Meaghan, of Charlottesville; a
sister-in-law, Brenda Morris of Charlottesville, Virginia; two aunts, Rachel
Wells and Lila Sandridge of Charlottesville, Virginia; two nephews, James E.
Morris and his wife, Courtney, of Roanoke, Virginia, Charles H. Morris and his
wife, Jamie, of Waynesboro, Virginia; two nieces, Vonnie Payne and her husband,
Jason, of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Kathey Morris and Daniel Fletcher of
Charlottesville, Virginia, and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was
an employer/ supervisor of the Virginia Department of Transportation for 31
years and was loved by all who knew him. A special thanks to all of Karl's
coworkers at the Virginia Department of Transportation, including Kenny Roach
and also to his other friends for being there for the family during this
difficult time. A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday,
November 22, 2008, at Southside Church of God, 1807 Avon Street Ext.,
Charlottesville, Virginia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the
service.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Feb. 7, 2008
LAWRENCE WILLIAM DAVIS
Lawrence William Davis, 84, of Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, February 6,
2008, at INOVA Alexandria Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothy Virginia Davis
for 67 years. He was an interior designer. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Lula Mae and Mannis Davis, and stepfather, Oscar Shiflett, and a son,
Colin Kelly Davis. Along with his wife, Dorothy, he is survived by his son,
Hampton Davis, and his wife, Emily; his daughters, Delores Ann Walton and her
husband James Jr., Judy Anderson and her husband, Billy, and Sue D. O'Neill and
her husband Robert; two brothers, Harold Davis and his wife, Arietha, and Hollis
Davis; and six grandchildren, Robin Lynn, Barbara L., James D. III, Teresa Lynn,
Lisa Dawn, and Melissa Sue; 12 great-grandchildren, two
great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will
receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2008, at Mullins and
Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. A funeral service will be held
1 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008, at the funeral service with Pastor Bart Purdy
officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. To send a condolence
to the family, please visit mullinsthompson.com.
The Index-Journal News Library, Apr. 13, 2003
LEONA MORROW DAVIS
CALHOUN FALLS — Leona Morrow Davis, 75, of 221 Tugaloo St., wife of Roy Davis,
died Friday, April 11, 2003 at Self Regional Medical Center. A native of
Lowndesville, she was a daughter of the late Theo D. and Savannah Ruth Shiflett
Morrow. She was a homemaker and a member of Calhoun Falls Church of God of
Prophecy. Survivors include her husband of the home; a daughter, Wanda D.
Sprouse of Abbeville; two brothers, James D. Morrow of Atlanta and Gene Morrow
of McCormick; three sisters, Ann Scott, Sue Wallace, and Delma Jones, all of
Elberton, Ga., and two granddaughters. Services are 3:30 p.m. today at Calhoun
Falls Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Michael Ford. Burial is in Forest Lawn
Memory Gardens in Abbeville. Visitation is 1:30-3:30 today at Calhoun Falls
Funeral Home. Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Sep. 29, 2006
LILIE MORRIS DAVIS
Lilie Morris Davis, 90, of 146 Ventura Lane, Martinsville, Virginia, died
Wednesday, September 27, 2006, surrounded by her family, at the home of her son,
Orville Davis at 372 Muddy Fork Road, Martinsville, Virginia. Born in Greene
County, Virginia, on November 13, 1915, she was the daughter of the late David
Sullivan and Louisa Morris. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by
her husband, David Thomas Davis; sisters, Reva Shifflett, Viola Morris and
Ressie Shifflett and a brother, Ernest Morris. The loving mother of nine
children, Lilie provided a warm and caring home for her husband, David, and
their children and families. She served her Lord as a member of Trinity Baptist
Church in Martinsville, Virginia, where she taught Sunday school for many years
and was a member of the Women's Missionary Union. Among her many interests, she
especially enjoyed music, gardening and a challenging game of Dominoes.
Survivors include her daughters, Janice D. Morris and her husband, Emory, of
Fulks Run, Virginia, Linda D. Morris and her husband, Ed of Richmond, Virginia
and Norma "Lee" Davis of Richmond, Virginia; sons, Delmar Davis of Martinsville,
Virginia and his special friend, Lorraine McPeake, of Eden, North Carolina,
Orville Davis and his wife, Mary, of Martinsville, Virginia, Elvin Davis and his
wife, Karen, of Princess Anne, Maryland, Gene Davis and his wife, Carolyn, of
Indian Trail, North Carolina, Robert Davis and his wife, Suzanne, of Jamestown,
North Carolina and Tony Davis and his wife, Debbie, of Harrisburg, North
Carolina; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren and special friends, Joyce Eanes of Martinsville,
Virginia, Ruth Williams of Martinsville, Virginia, Sharon Rea of Ridgeway,
Virginia and Lillian Barbour of Martinsville, Virginia. The funeral service will
be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2006, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel
with the Rev. Francis Martin, the Rev. Ben Laird, and the Rev. Lynwood Lavinder
officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive
friends at Norris Funeral Services from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, September 29,
2006, and other times at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Orville and
Mary Davis, 372 Muddy Fork Road, Martinsville, Virginia. Memorials may be made
to Hospice of Memorial Hospital Martinsville, P.O. Box 4788, Martinsville, VA
24115. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Virginia, is
serving the Davis family.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Oct. 8, 2004
LORETTA VIRGINIA DAVIS
Loretta Virginia Davis, 67, of North Garden, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, in a
local hospital. Born in Albemarle County on April 6, 1937, she was the daughter
of the late Elwood P. Woodson and the late Ruby Morris Woodson Dudley. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Sixty B. Davis; one son, Richard Davis;
and one brother, Herbert Woodson. Mrs. Davis was a member of Hardware Baptist
Church and was retired from Timberlake's Drug Store with more than 30 years of
service. She is survived by one son, Michael Ray Davis and his wife, Dale, of
North Garden; two sisters, Sylvia Crickenberger and her husband, Dallas, of
Scottsville and Cornelia Dudley of Red Hill; a half brother, James Dudley; four
grandchildren, Christy Davis, William Davis, Crystal Davis and Ashley Davis; and
numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, in Hardware Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev.
Ron Sipe officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this
evening at the Teague Funeral Home. Friends may sign the guest book at
teaguefuneralhome.com
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Fri, Jan. 25, 1974
MABEL DAVIS STRICKLER
Mrs. Mabel Strickler
ELKTON - Mrs. Mabel Davis Strickler, 83,of Rt. 2, Elkton died Thursday morning
at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Strickler had been in failing health and
entered the hospital Jan. 4. She was born in Rockingham County Jan. 20, 1891 and
was daughter of the late John A. and Jeanetta Shiplet Davis. Mrs. Strickler
spent the majority of her life in the Mt. Olivet Church community but in recent
years had been spending the winters with her daughter, Mrs. Carol Jean Michael,
at Keezletown. Mrs. Strickler was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church
of Christ and of the Ladies Bible Class at the church On Dec. 25, 1909; she
married Thomas Jefferson Strickler, who died Dec. 31, 1966. Surviving, in
addition to Mrs. Michael, are another daughter Mrs. Ruth Good of South Boston
two sons, William D. and Edward L. Strickler, both of Rt. 2, Elkton 18
grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 1 p.m.
Sunday at Mt. Olivet United Church of Christ by the Rev. S. E. Madren and the
Rev. Morgan Kinney. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at McGaheysville. The
body will be taken from the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home to Mrs.
Strickler's home Saturday afternoon. The family will receive friends there.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Jan. 9, 1050
MARGARET PATTERSON DAVIS
Mrs. Moses L. Davis
Mrs. Margaret Patterson Davis, wife of Moses L. Davis, of Cobham, died at her
home at 9:40 o’clock last night, following a brief illness. She was a native of
Albemarle County, daughter of Mrs. Nora Moore Martin Patterson, of Cobham, and
the late William Patterson, and was 32 years of age. Besides her mother and
husband, she is survived by four sons, Herbert, Richard, Wayne and Charles
Davis; two daughters, Shirley and Nancy Davis, and one stepdaughter, Dorothy Ann
Davis, all at home. Mrs. Davis also leaves five half-brothers, Floyd Patterson,
of Cincinnati, Roy Patterson, of Blenheim, Joe Patterson of Baltimore and Guy
Patterson and Wilbert Martin, both of this city, and six half-sisters, Mrs. Ella
Dunn, Mrs. Mamie Elliott, Mrs. Willie Warren and Mrs. Bessie Childs, all of
Richmond, and Mrs. Rosa Gibson and Miss Annie Patterson, both of Free Union.
Funeral services will be held from the Brethren Church at Free Union at 3
o’clock Wednesday afternoon conducted by the Pastor, the Rev. Joe Wood.
Interment will follow in the churchyard.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 21, 2001
MARY B. DAVIS
Mary B. Davis, 63, of Greenwood, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at the Augusta
Medical Center in Fishersville. She was born in White Hall on Oct. 23, 1937. She
is survived by her husband, Elvin R. "Joe" Davis of Greenwood; one daughter,
Brenda Roberson and her husband, Steven, of Crozet; three sons, Kenneth Lewis
and his wife, Gail, of Palmyra, Gary Davis of Afton, and his wife, Sandra, of
Silver Spring, Md., and Elvin Davis and his fiancee, Gale Moomau, of
Fishersville; one brother, Ronald Lewis of White Hall; two sisters, Lucy A.
Colvin and Deborah Frazier, both of Newport News; seven grandchildren, one
great-grandchild, and a number of nieces and nephews. Private graveside services
will be conducted in Rock Gate Cemetery in Crozet. The family suggests that
memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Dialysis Unit of
Martha Jefferson Hospital. Teague Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, May 14, 1931
MARY B. SNOW DAVIS
Mrs. Mary Davis Dies AT Simmon's Gap
Beldor, May 13 - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary B. Davis, wife of Charles Davis,
who died Monday at her home in Simmons Gap, after a lingering illness, will be
held tomorrow at the Davis home. Interment will be in the family cemetery
nearby. Mrs. Davis had been in failing health for the past year. Besides her
husband, she is survived by two brothers, Bryant and William Shifflett, of
Greene County. Note: d/o Birch Snow and Emily Frances Knight, gd/o William
C. Knight and Catherine Shiflett
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
MARY DAVIS SHIFFLETT
Mary Davis Shifflett, 65, of 1110 River Court, died Thursday, July 10, 1975 at
her residence. Born in Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie
H. and Mattie Shifflett Davis and the wife of the late William S. Shifflett. She
was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Mrs. Davis is survived by seven
daughters, Mrs. Rose Marie Shifflett, Earlysville, Mrs. Frances Ann McWhorter,
Aquina, Miss Flossie Shifflett, Richmond, Mrs. Madeline Jones, Baltimore, Md.,
Mrs. Wanda Brown Schuyler, Miss Faye Shifflett, Charlottesville, and Miss Mary
Jane Shifflett, Charlottesville; two sons, Fred Shifflett, Lansdowne, Md., and
Eddie Shifflett, Memphis Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Flossie Zimbro, Craigsville, a
step mother Mrs. Fannie Davis, Craigsville, 22 grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Hawkins Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements which are
incomplete.
The Page News & Courier, VA, Mar. 2, 1950
MARY FRANCES JOLETT DAVIS
Mrs. Mary Frances [Jollett] Davis, widow of Walter Beriah Davis and a resident
of Harrisonburg for the past 13 years, died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 22, at
three o'clock at the home of her daughter Mrs. Violetta Ryan, 473 South Mason
Street. Mrs. Davis suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on October 6 and was for three
weeks a patient at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She returned to her
residence on October 27 and seemed to be improving until three weeks ago when
her condition became critical. A daughter of the late James F. and Lucy Ann
[Shiflett] Jollett, she was born in Greene County, where she spent the early
part of her life and attended public school. Following her marriage on February
11, 1890 to Walter Beriah Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Davis resided in Shenandoah for
forty years. For the past 13 years Mrs. Davis had been making her home with her
daughter in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Davis was a quiet unassuming person with many
fine qualities. Her cheerful disposition and lovable nature endeared her to all
with whom she came in contact. Mrs. Davis united with the church in early life
and was a faithful member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church at
Shenandoah where she had taken an active part in its various organizations. The
last surviving member of a family of nine children, Mrs. Davis is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Velma [Davis] Woodring, Martinsburg, WV, and Mrs. Violetta
[Davis] Ryan, Harrisonburg; two sons, Millard Davis of Shenandoah, and Orvin O.
Davis, Portsmouth; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her husband, a
well known contractor, preceded her in death on October 31, 1934. Funeral
services were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the Shenandoah
Evangelical United Brethren Church, with her pastor, the Rev. P. W. Fisher, in
charge assisted by Dr. B. B. Milshall, Raymond B. Clift, Leonard C. Clift,
Russell Coleman, Lionel Morris, and Gilbert A. Steppe. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Steppe
of Dahlgren spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Steppe. Dr.
and Mrs. A. L. Maiden of Arlington attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Davis,
on Friday and visited her sister, Mrs. Mattie Escue. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Farrar
and daughter Phyllis of Portsmouth attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary F. Davis on
Friday and spent the weekend with Mrs. Farrar's sister, Mrs. Clyde Strole, and
J. W. Breeden of Harrisonburg. Mrs. Sadie Jollett of Dahlgren is spending
several weeks with Mrs. Mattie Escue.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Apr. 4, 1992
MELVIN EUGENE DAVIS
Melvin Eugene “Gene” Davis, 59, of Route 4, Elkton, died April 2, 1992, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Mr. Davis was born Oct. 12, 1932,
in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Lewis A. and Hettie Harris
Davis. He wag an Army veteran and served in the 11th Airborne Division with
tours of duty in the Korean War and two tours in the Vietnam War. He retired
from the U.S. Air Force in 1972. Mr. Davis was a member of the Evangelical
United Methodist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9292. He retired from
Merck & Co. Feb. 11, 1992, and was a member of the Spotswood Camp-N-Aires, an
area camping club. On May 3, 1968, he married the former Hilda Shifflett, who
survives. Also surviving are two sons, Trent Eugene and Shannon Lee Davi8, both
at home; two daughters, Kathy Smith and Lisa Dunivan, both of Elkton; two
sisters, Vivian Seal and Vada Eaton, both of Elkton; two brothers, Owen S. and
Garland R. “Dan” Davis, both of Elkton; and four grandchildren. The Revs. Rudy
Smith and Jim Gribben will conduct the funeral at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the
Evangelical United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Elk Run Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton or the Davis
home at any time. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Center, 100 E
Grace St. Harrisonburg, Va. 22801.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Feb. 23, 1995
MOSES LINWOOD DAVIS
Moses Linwood Davis, 84, of Earlysville died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1995, at his
home. He was born Jan. 6, 1911, in Albemarle County, son of the late Edward
Davis and Janie Herring Davis. He was husband of the late Helen Patterson Davis
and Margaret Patterson Davis. He was also preceded in death by an infant
daughter. Mr. Davis was retired from the Boar’s Head Inn. Surviving are his
children, Nancy Morris of Culpeper, Dorothy Proffit of Cobham, Shirley Gibson of
Richmond, Herbert Davis, Richard Davis, both of Charlottesville, Wayne Davis of
Troy and Charles Davis of Charlottesville; three sisters, Janie Frazier of
Charlottesville, Gertie Wood of Earlysville and Fannie Thomas of Advance Mills;
one brother, Orbert Davis of Advance Mills; 12 grandchildren; and eight
great-great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p. m.
Friday at Free Union Church of the Brethren Cemetery, conducted by the Rev.
Dorothy Melott. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 8 p. m.
at Hill and Wood Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s
Association, P. O. Box 4634, Charlottesville 22902, or the Arthritis Foundation,
Charlottesville Branch, P. O. Box 8135, Charlottesville 22906
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 5, 1968
MURLEN DAVIS SHIFFLETT
EARLYSVILLE - Mrs. Murlen Davis Shifflett, 52, wife of Raymond E. Shifflett,
died Friday in a Charlottesville hospital. Besides her husband, she is survived
by her mother, Mrs. Janie Herring Davis of Earlysville; three sons, Dennis Earl
and Lynwood C. Shifflett, both of Pawtucket, R.I., and Edward Lee Shifflett of
Earlysville; a daughter, Miss Frances E. Shifflett of Earlysville; five
brothers, Willis, Robert and Aubrey Davis, all of Earlysville, Earmond D. Davis
Waynesboro and Moses D. Davis of Charlottesville; and three sisters, Mrs. Jane
Frazier of Charlottesville, Mrs. Gertie Wood of Earlysville and Mrs. Fannie
Thomas of Alexandria. A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Hill
and Irving Funeral Home, Charlottesville, with burial in the family cemetery at
Earlysville.
The Record Herald, Waynesboro, PA, Apr. 8, 1961
MYRTIE (DAVIS) SHIFFLETT
Mrs. Myrtie Ann (Davis) Shifflett, 74, wife of Alexander Shifflett, Hagerstown
RD5, died at 12:16 am, today at her home near Ringgold, MD. She had been in
failing health for the past two years following a stroke affecting her right
side and for the past five weeks was critically ill and confined to her bed. She
was born at Elkton, VA, a daughter of the late Charles and Jane Davis. The
family moved to their present residence from Elkton in 1929. They farmed near
Ringgold. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Ringgold and the
Women's Bible class. In addition to her husband she is survived by these
children; Willard E. Shifflett, York, PA, Mrs. W. C. Minnick Sr, Quincy, PA,
Mrs. Roland Miner, Waynesboro, PA, Owen Shifflett, Leitersburg, MD, Dennis
Shifflett, Los Angeles, CA, Mrs. Gordon West, Norfolk, VA; twelve grandchildren,
9 great-grandchildren; three brothers; Arthur Davis, Parsons, W.VA, Warren
Davis, Boonesville, VA, George W. Davis, Eureka, Mont. Funeral services will be
held Tuesday at 2:30 pm, from the First Christian Church in Ringgold. Burial
will be made in the Ringgold cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 7-9 pm, at
the Grove funeral home and at the church Tuesday an hour prior to the service.
The Dundalk Eagle, Dundalk, MD, Thu, May 8, 2008
NELLIE E. DAVIS
A funeral service for lifelong Northview Road resident Nellie E. Davis will be
held on Friday, May 9, at the Bradley-Ashton Funeral Home at 9 a.m. Interment
will follow in Garrison Forrest Veterans Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died in Baltimore
on May 4. She was 89. Born in Alberene, Va., she was a homemaker, and died two
months before her 90th birthday. She was a member of Watersedge Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her husband, James B. Davis. She is survived by her son,
Robert B. Davis of Dundalk, sister Lila Mawyer and brother Jack Graves of
Charlottesville, Va.
The Page News & Courier, VA, Oct. 17, 1963
ORVIN O. DAVIS
Orvin O. Davis, 64, of Portsmouth, died early Wednesday morning, October 16th at
his home. He had been in ill health for several years. He was born in
Shenandoah, the son of the late Walter and Mollie Jollett Davis. Mr. Davis has
resided in Portsmouth for a number of years where he was employed in the Navy
Yard. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucille Rucker Davis, a son, Orvin O.
Davis, Jr., of Shenandoah, a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Mary Eleanor) Slade, of
Portsmouth, and four grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs.
Violetta Ryan of Harrisonburg and Mrs. Velma Woodring of Korea. A funeral
service was held in Portsmouth at 11:00 a.m. today, after which the body was
brought to the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah. The family will
receive relatives and friends between 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. tonight (Thursday). A
brief funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday with Dr. Arthur L.
Maiden officiating. Burial will be in Shenandoah.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Nov. 6, 2003
OWEN JOHNSON DAVIS
Owen Johnson Davis, 85, of Douglassville, Pa., died Nov. 2, 2003, at his home.
Mr. Davis was born April 8, 1918, in Elkton, and was the son of the late John
Amos and Pearl Johnson Davis. Mr. Davis worked at Martin Marietta in Baltimore,
Md., for 25 years and then retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. in Sparrows Point,
Md., in 1981. He served in the United Sates Army Air Corp. during peace time. On
Oct. 22, 1941, he married the former Mildred Marie Jenkins of Shenandoah, who
preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 1996. He is survived by two daughters, Karen
Sue Adams and husband, William Kenneth, Harrisonburg, Jane Fizz and husband,
Walter, Douglassville, with whom he lived and who was his caregiver for 15
years; four sisters, Evelyn Gaffney, Baltimore, Md., Helen Snoddy, Staunton,
Eleanor Harrison, Elkton, Geraldine Gills, Columbus, Miss.; one grandchild,
Shawn Alexander Fizz, Douglassville. Besides his wife, Mr. Davis was preceded in
death by two brothers, Frederick M. Davis, Amos V. Davis. Funeral services will
be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Elkton.
The Rev. Lewis E. Everline and Rev. Stephen Creech will conduct the service.
Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah. The family will receive
friends Saturday evening from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to the High Point Baptist Academy, where grandson, Alex, has
attended for 12 years, Chapel and Furnace Roads, Geigertown, Pa. 19523.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Feb. 22, 2006
RAY ORBERT DAVIS
Ray Orbert Davis of Earlysville passed away peacefully at the home of his niece
on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. He was born September 2, 1914, in Free Union, a
son of the late Edward and Janie Davis. He was preceded in death by five
brothers, Moses Davis, Robert Davis, Willis Davis, Herman Davis and Randolph
Davis; two sisters, Merline Shifflett and Gertie Wood. He is survived by two
sisters, Fannie Thomas of Advanced Mills Road and Janie Frazier of
Charlottesville; a special niece, Louise Lawson of Earlysville; and many nieces
and nephews. He was known by most of his family as Orbert Davis, a great
gardener and farmer. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, February 24,
2006, at Ryan Funeral Chapel, Quinque, with the Rev. David Allison officiating.
Interment will follow at Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2006, at Ryan Funeral
Home, Quinque. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, May 5, 2006
RONALD R. DAVIS
Ronald R. "Ronnie" Davis, 72, of North Garden died at his home Tuesday, May 2,
2006. Born in Charlottesville July 11, 1933, he was the son of the late Randolph
and Margaret Davis. He is survived by his wife, Doris Davis; a daughter, Allison
Thomas and her husband, Jason; a son, Ronald R. Davis II; four grandchildren,
Dustin, Cody, Tyler, and Sierra; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Mr. Davis was a graduate of Lane High School. After graduating he served his
country as a World War army veteran. He was an active member of the VFW and the
American Legion. Ronnie retired from Phillips Building Supply after 25 years.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Hill and Wood Funeral
Home with the Rev. Robert Price officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, May 5,
2006, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
The Farmville Herald, VA, Jan. 27, 2004
RUBY VIRGINIA DAVIS
JANUARY 27 - Ruby Virginia Davis Woodson, 81, of Farmville, died Saturday,
January 24, 2004. She was born April 29, 1922 in Free Union, a daughter of the
late Bernard S. and Sallie Davis. She is survived by her husband, Franklin C.
Woodson; a daughter, Carol Chandler of Farmville; a son, Donald F. Woodson of
Cedar Hill, TX; three grandchildren, Courtney Warren of Victoria, Andy Chandler
of Harrisonburg and Amanda Chandler of Farmville; one step grandchild, Micah
Woodson of Cedar Hill, TX; one great-grandson, Matthew Warren; one great-step
grandson, Michael Warren both of Victoria and a brother, Chester Davis of
Palmyra. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Johns Memorial
Episcopal Church, Farmville, with interment at 2 p.m. in Holly Memorial Gardens,
Charlottesville. The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.
RUBY
VIRGINIA DAVIS GRANT
The News-Leader, Staunton, VA
MINT SPRING -- Ruby Virginia Davis Grant, 91 years 10 months and 9 days, passed
away June 9, 2015, at 7:35 p.m. at Home in Mint Spring. She was born in Elkton,
Virginia, July 23, 1923, the daughter of Benjamin Harrison Davis and Fleeta
Talmadge Berry Davis. She was a member of Linden Heights Baptist Church and The
Ruth Dorcas Sunday School Class in Staunton, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter
No. 105 of Waynesboro, VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 2216 Staunton, member of
AARP. She graduated from Churchville High School, Churchville, class of 1942 and
a member of the Churchville High School Girls Basketball team. She had been
employed by DuPont and General Electric of Waynesboro, Western State Hospital of
Staunton and Owner and Operator of Ruby Lynn Shop in downtown Staunton. She was
married for 44 years to Edison Massie Grant who preceded her in death on July
20, 1992. She is survived by her son, Gary Wayne Grant and his wife, Diane Lynn
Forsythe Grant; daughter-in-law, Mary Coffey Grant; three grandchildren, Sherry
Grant, Jarod Grant and his wife, Michelle, Krystal Dawn Grant Cole and her
husband, David; seven great-grandchildren, Madison Aldrich and her husband,
Garrett, Michaela Liljeroot, Kolton Dunkelbarger, Luke Edison Grant, Juliette
Grant, Khloe Cole, Kiersten Cole; and one great-great-grandchild, Harper
Aldrich. Preceding her in death is one son, Patrick Edison Grant; eight sisters,
Marguerite Davis, Elizabeth Monger, Imogene Kesterson, Thelma Helmick, Anna
Karicofe, Edith Kite, and Ruth Wilson; one brother, Benjamin Davis; two
grandchildren, Dana R. Grant and Patrick Edison Grant; and one grandchild
daughter-in-law, Justine Perry Grant. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 13, 2014, at Linden Heights Baptist Church, 371 Linden Drive,
Staunton, by the Revs. Luke Smith and Dave Anderson. Ceremony to be officiated
at the church by the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 105 of Waynesboro.
Interment will be at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers
will be Tim Wilson, Robert Karicofe, Sheldon Bowers, Wilson Pitchford, Kenneth
Shoemaker, and Doug Hall. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m.
Friday, June 12, 2015, at Henry Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Linden
Heights Building Fund, 371 Linden Drive, Staunton, Va. 24401. Condolences may be
sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Sep. 17, 2013
SALLY DAVIS HOWARD
Sally Howard, 65, of Dyke, passed Saturday, September 14, 2013, at her home.
Born in Free Union, she was the daughter of Nellie Sprouse Davis and the late
Jasper Davis. Sally was a dedicated nurse with Dermatology PLC, a serious
gardener and a great "cattle hand" who loved hard work. She put her heart into
everything she did and she touched many lives. She was an amazing mom and wife.
She is also survived by her husband, Bradford S. Howard Sr.; a daughter, Laura
Toney and her husband, Scott; a stepson, Bradford S. Howard Jr. and his wife,
Tracey; five sisters, Ida Defibaugh, Ruby Kennedy, Betty Jarrell, Mary Hoffman,
and Sue Cassell; two brothers, Charles Davis and Jasper Davis Jr.; and three
grandchildren, Annabel, Benjamin, and Matthew. A funeral service will be
conducted 4 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013, at the Teague Chapel with the
Rev. Lance King officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
memorial contributions be made to one's charity of choice. Friends may sign the
guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com
Find-A-Grave website
SARA
ELIZABETH DAVIS MONGER
Funeral service for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Monger, who
died Sunday afternoon at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, will be held from the
United Brethren Church in Elkton this afternoon at 2:30 with her pastor, the
Rev. W. H. smith, officiating. Mrs. Monger was the daughter of Benny and Fleta
T. Harrison, of Churchville. She was born in Clarksburg, W.Va., December 13,
1913, and on March 23, 1933, she married Roscoe Monger. Since that time she has
made her home in Elkton where she was active in community life and in the work
of the United Brethren church of which she was a member. She is survived by her
husband, a son Kenneth Roscoe, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Harrison, six
sisters, Mrs. Emma Jane Meadows of Elkton; Mrs. Thelma Foltz, of Staunton, and
Misses Annie, Edith, Ruby and Ruth Harrison, one brother Benny Harrison, Jr., at
home. Pallbearers will be cousins of the deceased: Whit Berry, Osby Berry, Joe
Berry, Robert Shifflett, Howard Shifflet, and Clarence Shifflet. Interment will
be in Elk Run Cemetery
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, 1999
THELMA LORETTA DAVIS HELMICK
Thelma Loretta Davis Fultz Helmick, 82, Route 3, Staunton, died Sunday, Feb. 28,
1999, at the Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville. Mrs. Helmick was born June
25, 1916, in Martinsburg, W.Va., and was a daughter of the late Benjamin
Harrison and Fleeta Shiflet Davis. She retired from the Genesco-L Grief
Companies in 1978 with 26 years of service. She was a member of the Verona
United Methodist Church and the Annex Senior Citizens Club. Her first husband,
Howard Newton Fultz Sr., died May 19, 1961. On July 2, 1964, she married Elmer
Helmick, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Velma Kuykendall, and
Betty Moomau, both of Verona; four sisters, Imogene Kesterson, Staunton, Anna
Karicofe, Verona, Ruby Grant, Mint Spring, and Ruth Wilson, Lyndhurst; one
brother, Ben Davis, Jr. Staunton; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The Revs. David M. Burch and Donald L. Long will conduct the funeral at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the Verona United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Augusta
Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 this evening at the
Henry Funeral Home in Staunton and at the Helmick home at other times. Memorial
donations may be made to the Verona United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 47,
Verona, VA. 24482, or the SPCA, P.O. Box 2014, Staunton, Va., 24402.
The
Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sun, Aug. 21, 2022
VIOLET ELLEN LAWSON
DAVIS
Violet Ellen Lawson Davis, 80, of Elkton, passed away August 18, 2022
at her home. Mrs. Davis was born September 6, 1941 at Swift Run near Elkton, and
was the daughter of the late Lurty and Lydia Shifflett Lawson. In addition to
her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Daniel King;
brothers, Otis Lawson, Elmer Lawson; a sister, Clarice Smith. She was a 1960
graduate of Elkton High School and an active member of the Elkton Volunteer Fire
Company's Ladies Auxiliary for many years. She was a great cook and enjoyed
crafting and riding on the Skyline Drive and watching hummingbirds. She retired
from Genie Company after 46 years of service. On March 4, 1960 she married D.L.
Davis, who died January 12, 2021. She is survived by daughters, Linda Ann Davis,
Terry Davis King, both of Elkton; grandchildren, Raven D. King and husband,
Vandon, Morgan Davis King; and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will be
private at Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made
to the Sentara RMH Hahn Oncology Center, 2008 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg,
Virginia 22801.
The Reynolds Funeral Home
VIRGINIA ROSALIE HAYES DAVIS
Virginia Rosalie (Hayes) Davis, 85, formerly of Free Union and Waynesboro, died
Wednesday June 20, 2007 at Shenandoah Nursing Home, Fishersville, where she had
most recently been residing. Born March 21, 1922, in Augusta County, she was a
daughter of the late Samuel Wallace Hayes and Bessie May (Painter) Hayes.
Virginia was the wife of the late Willis Daniel Davis. She was a member of the
Amicus Seventh Day Adventist Church and, at one time, was employed in the Snack
Shop at the University of Virginia. In addition to her husband and parents, she
was preceded in death by two sisters, Violet Marks Brooks and Junie Hayes; two
brothers, James Clinton Hayes and David Wallace Hayes; and, three nephews, Dale
Via, Sammy Weldon “Bud” Marks and Nathan Bruce Hayes. Surviving family members
include her two sisters, Mildred Lotts of Lyndhurst and Reba Via of Free Union,
as well as many nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00
P.M. on Friday June 22, 2007 in Gentry United Methodist Church Cemetery,
Boonesville Road, Boonesville. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June
21, 2007 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Funeral Service from 7:00 to 8:00
P.M.
The Waynesboro News Virginian, VA, Dec. 15, 1958
WALTER LEE DAVIS
Patrolman Walter Lee Davis, 66, member of the Waynesboro Police Department for
the past twelve years, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the King's Daughters'
Hospital. Mr. Davis, well-known and liked member of the police department,
joined the local force after serving eleven years as a deputy sheriff in Augusta
County. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. A native of Augusta County,
Mr. Davis was born Aug. 26, 1892, in Augusta County. He was the son of the late
Washington and Maggie Shifflett Davis. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Elizabeth Callison Davis, 904 Sherwood Ave., city; four daughters, Mrs. Woodrow
Mitchell and Mrs. Ellis Wyant, both of Waynesboro; Mrs. Ernest Mitchell,
Baltimore, Md.; and Ms. Herbert Wood, Stuarts Draft; two sons, Gordon Davis and
Robert Davis, both of Waynesboro; foru sisters, Mrs. Charles Craig, Route 1,
Waynesboro; Mrs. George Craig, Waynesboro; Mrs. Wallace Kirby, Batesville, and
Mrs. Rulen Wells, Charlottesville; two brothers, Frank Davis and John Davis,
both of Waynesboro; and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral service will be
conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Zion Lutheran Church by the Rev. C. M. Huddle
and the Rev. Charles J. Whitacre. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The
body will remain at the McDow-Tyree Funeral Home until the time of the service.
Active pallbearers will be Chief C. H. Benson, Capt. I. S. Whitlock, Lt. R. J.
Lilley, Patrolman M. L. Lilley, Sgt. R. L. Stover, Sgt. P. C. Bragg, Patrolman
L. F. Harlow, Patrolman C. A. Kent and Sgt. D. O. Bateman. Honorary bearers will
be Russell J. Dunn, James R. Dunn, G. A. Bosserman, L. K. Fields, J. E. East,
Percy Lackey, Allen J. Newberry, Michael Coiner, Charles Ramsey, Floyd Dooms,
Albert Dooms, Stuart Wood, A. Ree Ellis, Richard Chew, Vernon Kirby, Crawford
Davis, Jerry Wade and Winfred Grimm.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Oct. 29, 2005
WAVERLY H. DAVIS
Waverly H. Davis, 75, of Crozet, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at the
University of Virginia Medical Center. Born Dec. 5, 1929, Waverly was a daughter
of the late Christine Thomas Haney and Whitelaw Reid Haney of Charlottesville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Downer Davis III and his
parents, Harriet Williams Clarke Davis and Ernest Downer "Doc" Davis Jr., MD of
Crozet. Waverly was also preceded in death by her sister, Ruby Airleen Johnson
of Orange. Waverly graduated from Charlottesville High School and moved to
Crozet when she got married in l952. She has been well-known and loved by so
many of the long-time residents of Crozet. Waverly is fondly described as a
gentle, soft-spoken, good person who would do anything for others, before
considering herself. Generous and kind, she will surely be missed. Waverly is
survived by her four children, Edward Davis and his wife, Alexandra, of Crozet;
Dabney Davis and his wife, Donna, of Crozet; Reid Davis of Richmond and Sandra
Davis Burton and her husband, David, of Afton. She is also survived by her six
grandchildren, Angela Davis Beale and her husband, Jason, of Afton, Joshua Davis
and his wife, Abigail, of Charlottesville, Benjamin and Reid Davis of Crozet,
and John and Margaret Burton of Afton. Waverly is also survived by her infant
great-grandson, Caleb Beale of Afton, as well as by her sister and dear friend,
Eleanor Brooks of Roanoke. Special thanks and appreciation go to Genie Herr and
Louise Cook for such long years of devoted friendship with Waverly. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Western Albemarle Rescue
Squad, P. O. Box 188, Crozet, VA 22932, or the American Red Cross, 1105 Rose
Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903, or any other charity of your choice. A
memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005 at Crozet
Baptist Church, with Dr. Roy S. Thomas III officiating, after which the family
will receive friends at a coffee hosted by the ladies of the church. Private
interment will be at Rockgate Cemetery in Crozet earlier that morning. Anderson
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement.
The Waynesboro News Virginian, VA, Feb. 17, 1950
WILLIAM DAVIS
William Davis, 84, died at 6:30 a.m. today at his home, Route 2, Waynesboro. He
had been ill for the past three years. A farmer, he was born in Augusta County
April 17, 1865, son of the late Zacharias and Lucy Desper Davis. His wife, Mrs.
Barbara Ann Davis, preceded him in death 28 years ago. He was a member of the
Zion Lutheran Church. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Shover, Route
2, Waynesboro; two sons, William H., Route 2, Waynesboro; and Hubert L., Route
3, Staunton; one brother, Thomas, Waynesboro; 12 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. The body will remain at the Etter Funeral Home until 3 p.m.
tomorrow when it will be taken to the residence. Funeral services will be held
Sunday at 3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. D. W. Zipperer.
Interment will be in the church cemetery.
See Wife, Barbara's Obit
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Jun. 23, 1955
WILLIAM AMOS DAVIS
Wm, O. Davis Dies At Hospital
William Amos Davis, 70, a former resident of the Beldor and Swift Run
communities for a number of years, and a resident of Harrisonburg for the past
three years, died at 1:15 Wednesday afternoon at Rockingham Memorial Hospital
following a brief illness. Mr. Davis became ill two weeks ago and was removed to
the hospital. His condition became critical last Saturday and little hope had
been given for his recovery in recent days. A son of the late David C. Davis and
Julia Anne Wyant Davis, he was born Aug, 14, 1884, in the Beldor community and
spent the majority of his life in this community and In the Swift Run section.
Following the death of his wife, the former Miss Mary Nettle Dean, on Dec. 25,
1943, he made his home in Charlottesville for several years until three years
ago when he moved to Harrisonburg to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Irene
Davis. Mr. Davis was a carpenter by trade. He was a devoted father and a good
neighbor and friend who will be missed by many. He was a member of the EUB
Church. He is survived by four children, Otis Lee Davis of Elkton; Mrs. Irene
Davis of Harrisonburg; David T. Davis of Martinsville; and Woodrow W. Davis of
Newport News. He also leaves 18 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and two
sisters, Mrs. Lula A. Haney of Elkton and Mrs. Ethel Baker of Charlottesville;
and three brothers, David A. Davis of Alexandria; Louis C. Davis of
Charlottesville; and Jesse C. Davis of Baltimore. A number of nieces and nephews
also survive. Two sons, William and Floyd Davis, preceded him in death. Funeral
services will be held Friday morning at eleven o'clock from the Elkton EUB
Church. The pastor of the church, the Rev. S. J. Westfall, will conduct the
services and burial will be in the Elk Run cemetery in Elkton. The body is at
the Lindsey funeral home in Harrisonburg where is will remain until 9:15 Friday
morning when it will be taken to the church to lie in state from ten o'clock
until the hour of the services. Relatives, friends and pallbearers are asked to
meet at the church Friday morning at 10:45.
Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri Jun. 24, 1955
Wm. O. Davis Rites Today
Funeral services for William Amos Davis will be held this morning at eleven
o'clock from the Elkton EUB Church. Services will be conducted by the pastor,
the Rev. S. J. Westfall, and interment will be In the Elk Run cemetery. Active
pallbearers will be: James Haney, Bud Haney, Donald Davis, Elmer Lam, Ennis
Dean, and Jack Engle. Relatives, friends and pallbearers have been requested to
meet at the church, this morning, at ten-forty-five.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Thu, Sep. 21, 1944
WILLIAM RUSSELL DAVIS
William Russell Davis of Boonesville died Thursday morning at his home after a
brief illness. He was a native of Greene County, son of Warren Davis and Maude
Morris Davis, and was 40 years of age. Besides his wife, Alma Shifflett Davis,
he is survived by one daughter, Miss Lois A. Davis. The funeral was held
Saturday afternoon at the Whittle Memorial church at the Mission Home, the
service being conducted by the rector, Dr. C. Loving. Interment was in the
churchyard.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Sep. 14, 1944
WM. RUSSEL DAVIS
William Russel Davis of Boonesville died at 6 o’clock this morning at his home
after a brief illness. He was a native of Greene County, son of Warren Davis and
Maude Morris Davis, and was 40 years of age. Besides a wife, Alma Shifflett
Davis, he is survived by one daughter, Miss Lois A. Davis. The funeral will be
held at 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Whittle Memorial Church at the
Mission Home, the service to be conducted by the rector, the Rev. D.C. Loving.
Interment will follow in the church yard.
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