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The Examiner Kansas City, MO, Apr. 26, 2002
ANNA FERN SHIFFLET BROWN
Anna Fern Brown, 90, Independence, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002. Mrs. Brown was born Sept. 14, 1911, in Garden City, Mo., the daughter of Gus and Ida Bell (Bridges) Shifflet. She was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Franklin Brown Sr., in 1992. Her survivors include a son, Charles F. Brown Jr., Kansas City; three daughters, Ida Jo Redman and Sherry Lynn Anderson, both of Independence, and Norma Kay Burton, Kansas City; a sister, Addie Kempe, Clinton, Mo.; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Services were today at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jun. 2, 2004
ARTENA SHIFLETT BROWN
Artena Brown, 75, of Earlysville, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004, in a local hospital. Born March 14, 1929, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Ashbey J. and Manie B. Shiflett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean C. Birckhead; three sisters and five brothers. Tena was a presser for 57 years with Rudy's Cleaners and a member of Church of the Brethren. She was an unselfish and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cared about everyone. She is survived by her husband, James F. Brown; three daughters, Bonnie M. Taylor, Kathy M. McDaniel and her husband, Kenneth W., and Linda M. Brown; two sons, James W. Brown and Steve M. Brown and his wife, Natalie; a stepson, James E.; four sisters, Rose Ingram, Millie Morris, Rebecca "Peggy" Shifflett, and Norma Parrish; a son-in-law, Edward L. Birckhead; 10 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2004, at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Joel P. Jenkins and the Rev. William Coffey officiating. Tena's family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. William Hammond, staff of the 2nd Floor ICU Unit and the 6th Floor at Martha Jefferson Hospital and to nurse, Carol Wayner, for their care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22903 or Foundation Office of MJH, Nursing Care Endowment Fund, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Teague Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

The Augusta Free Press, Augusta Co., VA, Feb. 9, 2004
DAISY MILDRED SHIFFLETT BROWN
STAUNTON - Daisy Mildred (Shifflett) Brown, 92, widow of George Wesley Brown Sr., of 1366 Parkersburg Turnpike, died 8:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 7, 2004) at her residence. She was born on May 7, 1911, in Barren Ridge, a daughter of William L. and Laura Virginia (McDorman) Shifflett. Mrs. Brown was a caregiver. Surviving are two sons, Douglas Eugene Brown of Crimora and Harry Gardner Brown of Swoope; a daughter, Mildred Brown Jarvis of Middlebrook; and a sister, Maggy Lawson of New Hope. In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by two sons, George W. Brown Jr. and Thomas Edwin Brown. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Rockingham County. The family will receive friends at her residence; and those desiring may call at the Henry Funeral Home.

The Martinsville Bulletin, VA, Oct. 27, 2003
DORRENCE CHUMBLEY BROWN
Dorrence Chumbley Brown, 84, of Stanleytown Health Care Center, Bassett, and formerly of Pulaski, died Friday, Oct. 25. 2002, at the center. She was born in Montgomery County, April 8, 1915, to Henry Clay Chumbley and Willie Mae Chumbley, both deceased. Her husband of 58 years, Judge Robert I. Brown, also preceded her in death as did three sisters, Virginia C. Hauser, Etta May Sturgill and Blanch C. Shiflett, and two brothers, W. David Chumbley and Henry Merle Chumbley. Until 1988 when she retired, she worked as a legal secretary for her husband. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pulaski and in her later years, she and her husband attended the Pulaski Presbyterian Church in America. Well-known for her musical ability, she played with several groups. She also had her own radio program at one time. Surviving are one daughter, Nancy B. McGhee of Collinsville; one son, Robert C. Brown of Stafford; one sister, Mary Helen ÒAmyÓ Goins; five grandchildren; three step grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. The graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg with Dr. Rob Edwards officiating. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services and Crematory and at other times at the home of Nancy McGhee, 80 Woodshire Road, Collinsville. Memorials may be made to Bassett Rescue Squad, 8714 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett, Va. 24055 or to Stanleytown Health Care Center Patient Activity Fund, 240 Riverside Drive, Bassett, Va. 24055.

The News-Virginian, Waynesboro, VA, Feb. 26, 1993
DRAKE EDWARD BROWN
Drake Edward Brown, infant son of Nelson and Sherry Garrison Brown of King Avenue, Waynesboro, died at 11:47 A.M. Wednesday Feb. 24, 1993 at Waynesboro Community Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Garrison of Crozet; paternal grandmother, Annie Belle Brown of Afton; paternal grandfather, Charles Vest of Faber; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements were handled by the Waynesboro chapel of Etter Funeral Home.

The Rome News-Tribune, Rome, GA., Fri, Jan. 14 2005
EVELYN LOUISE CRABBE BROWN
Mrs. Evelyn Louise Crabbe Brown, age 69, 1170 Chulie Road, Rome, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 12, 2005, in a local hospital. Mrs. Brown was born in Floyd County on Dec. 6, 1935, daughter of the late Johnny W. and Gaynelle Polston Crabbe. Prior to becoming disabled, she was employed for 11 years in the Dietary Department at Floyd Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her parents, by a grandson, Robert Allen Brown, and by an infant brother John Perry Crabbe. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Deborah Lumpkin, and her husband, Clint, Aragon; five sons, Dennis Allen Brown, and his wife Sarah, Rome, Billy Wayne Brown and his wife Tina, Felton, Johnny Renay Brown, and his wife, Joan, Dalton, Roger Dale Brown, and his wife, Kimberly, Cave Spring, and Christopher James Brown, and his wife Rhonda, Chatsworth; a brother, Wayne "Sonny" Crabbe, Cave Spring; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and two nieces also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Rayford Davenport, the Rev. Dewey Atchley, and the Rev. J. C. Oakes officiating. Interment will follow in the Wax Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home this evening from 6 until 8 p. m. At other hours, they may be contacted at the residence of the daughter. Mrs. Deborah Lumpkin, 2463 Wax Road, Aragon. Pallbearers are requested to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and include; John Stella, Clint Lumpkin, Wayne little, Jamie Salter, Larry Sexton, and Randy Abernathy. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home has charge of the funeral arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jul. 16, 1991
GORDON NEAL BROWN
Gordon Neal Brown, 74, of Ruckersville died Sunday, July 14, 1991 in a Charlottesville hospital. Born Jan. 25, 1917 in Orange County, he was the son of the late Roy A. Brown and Cassie Morris Brown. He is survived by one son, Donald, and daughter-in-law Diane Brown of Stanardsville; two daughters, Crystal, and son-in-law Joe Aldridge of Ruckersville, and Eva, and son-in-law James Shifflett of Manassas; three brother, Guy E., John B., and Robert T. Brown, all of Charlottesville; five sisters, Annie Darnelle of Madison, Ruby Caverlo of Las Vegas, Nev., Lucille Bethel of Roanoke, and Martha Graves and Barbara Coerper, both of Charlottesville; two granddaughters, Dawn Brown and Daphne Deane; and three grandson, Neal Brown, Steven Aldridge and Darin Deane. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Shifflett Brown; one daughter, Shirley Ann Brown; and two brothers, Frank and Richard Brown. Mr. Brown was a retired carpenter and was self-employed. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 1991 at First Bible Baptist Church in Stanardsville. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville, with the Revs. Elbert Conley and Jim Woods officiating. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. today at Ryan Funeral home in Quinque.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jun. 17, 2001
HOWARD BENJAMIN BROWN
Howard Benjamin Brown, 74, of Wolftown, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, in Charlottesville. Born Jan. 10, 1927, in Graves Mill, he was a son of the late Doc Philip Brown and Sally Breeden Brown. He is survived by two sisters, Mary Stanley of Wolftown and Ruby Dodson of Orange, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles D. Brown, and two sisters, Edna Roudabush and Peggy Shifflett. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Preddy Funeral Home in Madison, with interment in Rose Park Cemetery, Wolftown. Pastor Jeff Shifflett will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Preddy Funeral Home, Madison, is in charge of arrangements.

The Houston Chronicle Houston, TX, Feb. 14, 2005
JAMES P. BROWN
J.P. Brown, 81, of Iola died Feb. 13 at the Temple V.A. Hospital. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. today, Feb. 16, at Bedias Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Lake Grove Cemetery in Grimes County. Rev. Gary Ladd will officiate. Mr. Brown was born May 1, 1923 in Iola to John Henry and Fannie Shiflet Brown. He graduated form Pankey school and was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II. He served as commander of the American Legion Post #146 in Iola. He was also a Grimes County Veterans Service Officer and past District Chaplain of the American Legion District seven. Brown was a member of the Bedias Masonic Lodge #651, a past Master of the Zion Masonic Lodge #313 of Iola and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Pankey. He also coached Little League baseball for many years Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his wife, Artie Brown; parents, John Henry and Fannie Shiflet Brown; and three brothers, Eric, Cuthel and Abner Brown. He is survived by five sons and their spouses, Jerald and Cindia Brown of Bedias, Ronnie and Robbie Brown of North Zulch, Jimmy and Sharon Brown of Brenham, Ray and Glyna Brown of Madisonville, and Carl Brown of Cleveland; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Pallbearers will be Joe Brown, Bobby Brown, Doug Brown, Matt Brown, Zack Brown, Clint Brown, Josh Brown, Jacob Brown, Jake Penton and Abner Brown. Southern Heritage Funeral Home of Bedias was in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Dec. 15, 2006
LEONA ELIZABETH BROWN
Leona Elizabeth Brown, 85, of Syria, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born April 28, 1921, in Madison, the daughter of the late Elmer S. Dyer and Lena Weakley Dyer. She was also preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters, and two grandchildren, Jimmy and Tammy Cameron. She is survived by her husband, James Fordyce Brown of Syria; two daughters, Arlene Cameron and her husband, Allen, of Syria, Nancy Beard and her husband, Robbie, of Culpeper; one brother, John A. Dyer of Woodstock; two grandchildren, Christopher Beard and Carson Beard, both of Culpeper; and a great-granddaughter, Emileigh Beard of Culpeper. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2006, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with interment in Etlan Cemetery. Pastor Archie Seale will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Feb. 1, 2008
LINDA RAY CONLEY BROWN
Linda Ray Conley Brown, 59, of Radiant, Virginia, died Wednesday, January 30, 2008, at a local hospital. Born in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Ervin Conley and Elaine Breeden Conley. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Glenda Conley; and a brother, Kenneth Conley. Linda was a homemaker whose life revolved around her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, horses and bowling. She was a mother and friend to all. Surviving her are her children and their spouses, Stella Ray, Paula and James Watson, Sandy Paynter and David Pritchard, Rocky and Jane Morris, Earle Paynter IV and Fonda Graves, and Victor and Lisa Paynter; grandchildren, Dawn and John Herndon, Alex, Rocky Jr., Amanda, Jacob, Alyssa, James, Manuel, Marcos, and the twins, Summer and Autumn; great-grandchildren, Makayla and Linzey; siblings, Elizabeth Morris, Becky Jo Farrish, Gary and Charles Conley, and Keith Lamb; a dear friend and companion, Robert "Bobby" Jackson of Radiant; special friends, Earle and LaVaughn Paynter, Patricia Paynter, Fount and Joyce Lam. Family time will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2008, at Living Stones Church on E. Market St. Charlottesville. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2008, at Living Stones Church. Services will be conducted by Pastor Sandy Kelso. The family suggest that any memorial contributions be made to Living Stones Church c/o Sandy Kelso, 1405 E. Market St. Charlottesville VA 22902.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Dec. 27, 2008
SAVADA ANNABELLE BROWN
ELKTON — Savada Annabelle Brown, 72, of Fairhaven Residential Services, where she will be greatly missed, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Ms. Brown was born on July 12, 1936, in Rockingham County, and was the daughter of the late Basil Harold and Leona Mowbray Brown. Savada is survived by her sister, Myrtle Shifflett and husband, William, of Elkton; one aunt, Dorothy Caldwell of Harrisonburg; two nephews, Richard Allen Shifflett, William Harold Shifflett; two great-nephews, Gregory Allen Shifflett and Richard Allen Shifflett; several great-great-nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Timothy Brown, and one sister, Mamie Marie Brown. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with the Rev. Laney Knight officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Clinton Cemetery in Mount Clinton. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.


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