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ALICE LEE VIA COLEMAN
CRIMORA --- Mrs. Alice Lee Coleman, 88, widow of J. A. Coleman, and a resident
of Crimora, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dianna Blackwell, at 10:20
p.m. Friday. She was born June 4, 1888, in Albemarle County, a daughter of the
late Christopher Columbus and Melinda Marshall Via. She moved to Augusta County
after her marriage and since the death of Mr. Coleman in 1947, she had been
making her home with her children. She was a member of the Church of the Latter
Day Saints. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Sadie Shifflett of Grottoes, Mrs.
Mabel Sipe of Keswick, Mrs. Victory Sandridge of Waynesboro, Mrs. Dianna
Blackwell of Crimora and Mrs. Marguerite Green of Mineral; four sons, John G.
Coleman, Arvin M. Coleman, Leonard (Bill) Coleman, all of Grottoes, and Daymon
Coleman of Millwood; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. A funeral will
be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the Lindsey and Kootz Funeral Home in
Weyers Cave, conducted by the Rev. Ross Speicher. Interment will be in Edgewood
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sep. 12, 1983
AMANDA CATHERINE [COLEMAN] HARWLEY
KEEZLETOWN - The funeral for Amanda Catherine Harwley, 85, of Keezletown will be
held 2 p.m. today at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home. The service will be
conducted by the Rev. Douglas Akers, and burial will be in Keezletown Cemetery.
Mrs. Harwley died Saturday at Staunton Manor Nursing Home, where she had lived
two years. She was born in Greene County July 18, 1898, and was a daughter of
the late W.W. and Delia C. Lawson Coleman. She moved to Beamis, W.Va., when she
was 13 and then to Rockingham
County 49 years ago. Mrs. Harwley was a member of Evangelical United Methodist
Church at Elkton. She had been married twice. Her first husband was Lee
Shifflett. In 1926, she married George Virgil Harwley, who died in 1948.
Surviving are a daughter, Irene Armentrout of Keezletown; a son, Jack Shifflett
of Appomattox; two sisters, Lillie Shuters of Campbellstown, Pa., and Minnie
Sullivan of Crozet; four brothers, Gilbert Coleman of Hummelstown, Pa., William
Coleman of Chambersburg, Pa., Joseph Coleman of Sabillesville, Md., and Jessie
Coleman of Annville, Pa.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The
body is at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home. Note: I am not sure if Irene
is her daughter with Lee or a daughter she had with George Harwley
BERNICE MILDRED COLEMAN
Bernice M. Coleman, 68, of Rt. 1, McGaheysville died Friday at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital, where she was admitted a week ago. Mrs. Coleman was born in
Rockingham County Nov 2, 1916 and was a daughter of the late George Edward Deane
and Bessie E. Meadows Deane. She was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist
Church near Elkton. On June 12, 1935, she married Emory Thomas Coleman, who
survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Joyce C. Mearse of Oakton and
Catherine F. Seal of Elkton; seven sisters, Della Shifflett, Alma White, Pearl
May and Eunice Lohr, all of Orange. Eunice Coleman and Nellie Herr, both of
Palmyra, Pa., and Blanche Boltz of Lebanon. Pa.; three brothers, A. Richard
Deane of Front Royal, Wesley Deane of Stafford and Nicholas Deane of Culpeper;
and five grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Mount
Zion Church by the Rev. Jim Thomas. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery. The
family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Monday at Brill Funeral Home or at the
Coleman home at other times. In lieu of flowers, the family said donations may
be made to the Altar-Rail Fund of Mount Zion Church in care of Evangeline
Monger, Rt. 1, Box 118, McGaheysville, 22840.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Aug. 25, 2006
BOBBY WILSON COLEMAN
Bobby Wilson Coleman, 60, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August
23, 2006, at his residence with his family by his side. Born November 21, 1945,
in Albemarle County, he was the son of the late James D. and Daisy Mae Shiflett
Coleman. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Coleman. Bobby was
a self-employed contractor for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife,
Patricia Coleman; a daughter, Laura Early and her husband, Diron, of Palmyra; a
son, Shawn Coleman and his wife, Tina, of Troy; six grandchildren, Austin Early,
Braeden Early, Collin Coleman, Tyler Coleman, Katie Morgan, and Austin Morgan; a
stepson, Jamie Morris of Troy; a stepdaughter, Melissa Dodson of
Charlottesville; two sisters, Lillie Morris and her husband, Dewey, of
Charlottesville and Susie, Payne and her husband Charles, of Charlottesville; a
good friend and the mother of his children, Donna Coleman of Palmyra; and his
precious babies, Pebbles and April. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m.
Saturday, August 26, 2006, at the Hill and Wood Chapel with Pastor Buster Payne
officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church
Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:30 until 8
p.m. Friday, August 25, 2006. The family expresses a heartfelt thanks to Linda
Allen, with the Hospice of the Piedmont for her caring and compassion, during
this difficult time. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to either
the Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road Suite #2, Charlottesville, VA
22903; or the Zion Crossroads Fire Department. Friends may sign the register
online at www.hillandwood.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jun. 9, 2006
CARRIE B. COLEMAN
Carrie B. Coleman, 83, of Charlottesville, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, in a
local nursing facility. Born August 5, 1922, in Albemarle County, she was the
daughter of the late John William and Carrie Garrison Walton and was the wife of
the late William Eugene Coleman. She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry
Coleman. Mrs. Coleman worked for Acme Visible Records for 32 years. She later
retired from the Comdial Corporation. She is survived by her brother, Steward E.
Walton and his wife, Natalie C. Walton, of Charlottesville; a sister, Louise
Shifflett of Crozet, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006, at the Teague Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Ben Houchens officiating. Interment will follow in Holly
Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday,
June 9, 2006, at the Teague Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the
employees and staff of Cedars Nursing Home for their care and compassion.
Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com. NOTE: Carrie's
father was Robert Franklin Batten who was killed 1 month before she was born.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Feb. 6, 1983
DAISY MAE SHIFFLETT COLEMAN
Mrs. Daisy Mae Coleman of 727 Hinton Avenue, Charlottesville, died Friday at her
residence. Born Dec. 22, 1909 in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of
William E. and Lillie Frances Shifflett. She was the widow of James Dabney
Coleman. Survivors include one son, Bobby Wilson Coleman of Troy, two daughters,
Mrs. Lillie C. Morris and Mrs. Susie C. Payne, both of Charlottesville, two
sisters, Mrs. Mamie Blackwell of Palmyra, Pa., and Mrs. Ruby Coleman of
Grottoes; four brothers, Jessie (Jack) Shifflett, and Charles Shifflett, both of
Grottoes, Robert Shifflett, of Palmyra, Pa., and Floyd (Dick) Shifflett of
Annville Pa.; seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles
D. Coleman. Funeral services will be held Monday 2 p. m. at the chapel of the
Hill and Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Carter officiating. Interment in
Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church Cemetery at White Hall. Family will receive
friends Sunday from 7-8 p. m. at Hill and Wood.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 31, 2003
DANIEL M. COLEMAN
Daniel M. Coleman, 52, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003, at the University of Virginia
Medical Center in Charlottesville. Born March 16, 1951, in Albemarle County, he
was the son of the late Ruby Jane Garrison Coleman and Aubrey Allen Coleman Sr.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Aubrey Allen Coleman Jr. and
Ronald Page Coleman. He is survived by two daughters, Amy Stephanie Coleman of
Palmyra and Michelle Denise Woodfolk; one granddaughter, Kirsten Savannah
Coleman; one brother, Lawrence B. Coleman of Suffolk, Va.; and two sisters,
Shirley C. Lively (Mrs. James F.) and Deborah K. Crickenberger (Mrs. Wayne),
both of Keswick, Va. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and
uncles. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Mount
Eagle Baptist Church on Route 53.
The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, Dec. 22, 1987
DOROTHY JANE COLEMAN
Dorothy Jane Coleman, 82, of 118 Pleasant Acres Road, formerly of Harrisburg,
died Sunday in York Hospital. Surviving are three daughters, Ruth M. Grubb of
Hummelstown, Delia C. Bentzel of Harrisburg, and Donna C. Spahr of Red Lion;
three sons, Bernard M. of Penbrook, William R. of Steelton, and Earl S. of
Harrisburg; two brothers, Odis Shifflett and William Hansborough, both of
Virginia; two sisters, Lily Wood of Virginia, and Rachel Wood of Maryland; 20
grandchildren; and 30... [rest of obit missing]
The Daily Progress,
Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Aug. 2, 2015
DOROTHY GARRISON COLEMAN
On Friday, July 31, 2015 Dorothy "Dottie" Garrison Coleman, 88, and long time
resident of Doylesville, Va., passed away at the Lodge at Old Trail, there she
was loved by a wonderful staff for the last 13 months. She was daughter to the
late Dosh and Mertie Garrison of Batesville, Va. She was married to the late
Joseph F. Coleman and survived by two daughters, Patty C. Saul and her husband,
Claude, and Joan C. Leigh and her husband, Rick. She was loved as Nannie by her
grandchildren, Tim and Kristin Saul, Adam and Keshia Saul, Landon Saul and
fiance, Kathryn Thompson, Lisa and Will Green, and Joseph and Ikea Benavitch;
and three great-grandchildren, Amaya Benavitch, Julia and Wilson Green. She was
preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Samuel Garrison. She leaves
behind her sister, Mary Jane Coleman; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Michau and Alice
Garrison; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dottie loved all crafts; quilted,
sewed, canned, cooked, and especially loved doing this for other people. She was
a member of Charlottesville's Senior Center for 13 years. If you wish to make a
contribution in Dottie's memory, please give to Mt. Moriah United Methodist
Church or Southern Care Hospice, 420 Ness Ave., Suite 110, Harrisonburg, VA
22801. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 3, 2015 at 11 a.m. at
Mount Moriah Methodist Church with a luncheon to follow.
andersonfuneralservice@gmail.com
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Fri, Apr. 15, 1983
EASTER FLORENCE KNUPP COLEMAN
Easter Florence Knupp Coleman, 79, of Sabillasville, Md., died Wednesday at
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs. Coleman was born in Port Republic
April 3, 1904, and was a daughter of the late Gilbert M. Lena Golliday Knupp.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph H. Coleman; two sons, Edward B. Coleman of
Orlando, Fla., and William Winston Coleman Sr. of Waynesboro, Pa.; five
daughters, E. LaRue Black, Shirley M. Baxter and Judy Knott, all of Thurmont,
Md., B. Joann Gaver of Waynesboro, Pa., and Margaret E. Shilling of
Sabillasville, Md. Also surviving are Genevieve Pryor of Bowie, Md., and William
Winston Coleman Jr. of Smithsburg, Md., who were raised by Mrs. Coleman; three
sisters, Mrs. Richard Boulton of Kensington, Md., Thelma Siles of Middlesex,
N.J., and Mrs. Curtis Bateman of Penn Laird; three brothers, George Earle Knupp
of Bethesda, Md., Cleo Knupp of Stanley and Earl Knupp of Alexandria; 21
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held 2 p.m.
Saturday at Thurmont (Md.) Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in Resthaven
Memorial Gardens in Frederick. The body is at the Thurmont Funeral Home, where
the family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Oct. 26, 2006
ELSIE MAE COLEMAN ALT
Elsie Mae Coleman Alt, 86, of Petersburg, W.Va., died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at
Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg, W.Va. Mrs. Alt was born Oct. 27, 1919,
in Petersburg, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late John Thomas Coleman and
Ethel Mae Jenkins Coleman. She was custodian for Park Motel and Hermitage Motel
in Petersburg for over 25 years and was a member of Memorial Church of the
Brethren in Petersburg. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John
William Sears on Oct. 12, 1990, and her second husband, Albert K. Alt, on Jan.
6, 2000. Survivors include a son, Charles Vance Sears of Maysville, W.Va., and a
brother, Eddie A. Coleman of Falling Waters, W.Va. The Revs. Harold Cullers and
Joseph Eversole will conduct the funeral 11 a.m. Friday at the Schaeffer Funeral
Home in Petersburg, W.Va. Burial will be at South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens
in Petersburg. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today
at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the family, c/o Charles
V. Sears, HC 30, Box 737, Maysville, WV 26833.
The Page News & Courier edition, Apr. 12, 945
EMMA JOLLETTE COLEMAN
COLEMAN, EMMA JOLLETTE age 82 yrs. died 10 Apr 1945 at her home. She had lived
in Shenandoah for the past 51 years. d/o the late James Franklin & Lucy Shiflett
Jollette & was born in Greene Co. on 01 Feb 1863. 64 years ago married Andrew
Jackson Coleman. Survived by her husband & the following children - Mrs. N. W.
(Mattie) Escue of Shenandoah, John T. Coleman of Shenandoah, Mrs. A. L. (Minnie)
Maiden of Arlington, Mrs. J. M. (Reba) Morris of Norfolk & Russell W. Coleman of
Washington, DC. Sisters, Mrs. W. J. (Laura) Sullivan & Mrs. W. B. (Mollie) Davis
of Harrisonburg. 6 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Deceased brothers &
sisters are: B. L. Jollette of Stanardsville, W. Isaac Jollette of Greene Co.,
U. S. Jollette of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. J. M. (Leanna) Knight of Stanardsville,
Mrs. D. B. (Victoria) Breeden of Washington, DC. & Mrs. Sallie C. Clift of
Shenandoah. Burial in the U. B. Cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Jan. 4, 2001
EMORY THOMAS COLEMAN
Emory Thomas Coleman, 87, Resort Drive, McGaheysville, died Tuesday evening,
January 2, 2001, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Larry
Seal, where he had lived for the past five years. He was born August 16, 1913,
at Elkton and was the son of the late John Thomas Coleman and Zettie Frances
Dean Coleman. Mr. Coleman was a farmer and carpenter and had worked as farm
foreman at Woodberry Forest, Orange, Va. for a number of years and as a foreman
at Bond Lumber Co. in McGaheysville. He had operated a family farm at
McGaheysville until becoming ill five years ago. He attended Mt. Zion United
Methodist Church. On June 12, 1935, he married Bernice Mildred Deane, who died
October 4, 1985. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Malcolm Coleman
and Talmadge Coleman. Surviving are two daughters, Joyce Coleman Mearse and her
husband, Charles W. Mearse, Jr. of Pine Hurst, NC; Catherine F. Seal and her
husband, Larry L. Seal of Elkton; a brother, Howard Coleman of Palmyra, PA;
three sisters, Vida Hensley of Mt. Sidney; Dealy Baker of Weyers Cave; Mabel
Simmers of Harrisonburg; five grandchildren, Debra Yared, Ronald Uthus, Jr.,
Laura Toth, Brett Seal and Bradley Seal; five great-grandchildren, Ronald Uthus,
III, William Toth, Jason Yared, Nicholas Toth, and Katherine Yared. The Revs.
Tresa Quarles and Lewis Armentrout will conduct the funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday
afternoon at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, McGaheysville. Burial will
follow at Elk Run Cemetery, Elkton. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home at Elkton.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Mar. 9, 1960
FANNIE ROBERTA VIA COLEMAN
Mrs. Robert Jackson Coleman, 86, died at 2:30 p.m. yesterday at Martha Jefferson
Hospital after a brief illness. She had made her home with her granddaughter,
Mrs. Clivis M. Harris of Rio Road. The former Fannie Roberta Via, she was born
Sept. 7, 1873, in Albemarle County, daughter of the late John R. and Lucy Ann
Jones Via. She is survived by two sons, John Coleman of Charlottesville and
Robert McKinley Coleman of Burke, Fairfax County; 11 other grandchildren 24
great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be
held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at M. C. Hill Funeral Home with burial in Riverview
Cemetery.
The Waynesboro News Virginian, Thu, Aug. 19, 1954
GERNIE FLORENCE COLEMAN SHIFFLETT
MRS. GERNIE SHIFFLETT - Mrs. Gernie Florence Shifflett, 83 died at 2:30 p. m.
yesterday at her home in Harriston after a long illness. She was the last member
of her immediate family. Born June 3, 1871 in Albemarle County, she was the
daughter of the late William and Diana Shifflett Coleman. Mrs. Shifflett was
preceded in death by her husband on June 4, 1954. Survivors include four
daughters, Mrs. Walter Haislip, Harriston; Mrs. J. C. Grimm, Humelstone, Pa.;
Mrs. N. B. Bruce, Crimora; and Miss Ruby Shifflett of Harriston; three sons,
Harry Shifflett of Waynesboro; Henry Shifflett of Grottoes; and Sherman
Shifflett of Harriston; 26 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Three sons
also preceded her in death. The body will remain at the Etter Funeral Home until
late this evening when it will be returned to her late residence and remain
there until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held Friday, 2 p. m. at
Harriston Methodist Church, conducted by Dr. A. E. Shelton. Internment will be
in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Arthur Breeden, James
Breeden, Charles Shifflett, James Shifflett, Jerome Kelley, and John Kelley.
Flower bearers will be grandchildren and nieces. Note: Marriage record lists her
as Vnia Frazier but it also shows her as single with parents Wm. T. & Diana
Coleman.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Wed, Dec. 30, 1981
HERBERT L. COLEMAN
The funeral for Herbert L. Coleman, 89, of Enola, Pa., and formerly of
Rockingham County, was held Tuesday in Jonestown, Pa. Burial was in Ono (Pa.)
Cemetery. Mr. Coleman died Saturday at Leader Nursing Home in Camp Hill, Pa. He
was born Aug. 10, 1892, in Rockingham County and was a son of the late William
and Dealy Lawson Coleman. He was a retired employee of Hershey (Pa.) Foods Inc.
Surviving are a son, Herbert L. Coleman Jr. of Harrisburg, Pa.; three daughters,
Florine Miller of Annville, Pa., Faye Lingle of Palmyra, Pa., and Winona
Castaldi of Millersville, Pa.; four brothers, Gilbert Coleman of Hershey, Jesse
Coleman of Annville, Joseph Coleman of Sabillasville, Md., and William Coleman
of Martinsburg, W.Va.; three sisters, Lillie Shelter of Palmyra, Amanda Harley
of Keezletown and Minnie Sullivan of Crozet; three stepsons; two stepdaughters;
11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
The Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Thu, Nov. 25, 1999
JOHN COLEMAN SHIFLET
John Coleman Shiflet, 83, of 206 Kate Fowler Road died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999. A
native of Hart County, Mr. Shiflet was a son of the late Dortch M. and Maude
Gurley Shiflet. He was a graduate of Hart County High School and was a U.S. Army
veteran of World War II. He was retired from Southern Brick Co., Ninety Six, and
was a Mason. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was a member of
the Men’s Bible Class, served as Church Treasurer and as Chairman of the
Building Committee, and was former Deacon and Sunday school teacher. Services
will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Ninety Six with the Revs.
Robin Fisher and Steven Crittendon officiating. The body will be placed in the
church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Survivors include his
wife, Lucy Holbrook Shiflet; two daughters, Eleanor S. Teal, Greenwood, S.C. and
Barbara S. Hall, Elberton; a son, John C. Shiflet Jr., McCormick; seven
grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Greg Hall, Tim
Hall, Russell Hall, Jeff Rosenlund, Chris Teal and John Mark Shiflet. Honorary
escort will be members of the Men’s Bible Class. Memorials may be made to First
Baptist Church of Ninety Six, 205 N. Church St., Ninety Six, S.C. 29666; or to
Elmwood Cemetery Association, Ninety Six, S.C. 29666. The family is at the
residence of Eleanor S. Teal, 309 Gentry Run, Greenwood, and will receive
friends from 4-6 p.m. today at Blyth Funeral Home, Greenwood, S.C. Announcement
provided by Berry Funeral Home, Elberton.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Tue, Jan. 2, 1979
JOHN THOMAS COLEMAN
McGAHEYSVILLE - The funeral for John Thomas Coleman, 92, of Rt, 1, McGaheysville
will be held 2p.m. today at Mount Zion United Methodist Church. The service will
be conducted by the Rev. Bill Atwfill and Lewis Armentrout, and burial will be
in Elk Run Cemetery. Mr. Coleman died Saturday at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Rockingham County Dec. 10, 1886 and was a son of the late William
W. and Dealyn Lawson Coleman. On Dec. 25, 1910, he married the former Bettie
Frances Dean, who died Dec. 10, 1939. Surviving are three daughters, Vida
Hensley of Mount Crawford, Dealy Davis of Weyers Cave and Mabel Simmers of
Harrisonburg; three sons, Talmadge J. and Howard Coleman, both of Palmyra, Pa.,
and Emory T. Coleman of Rt. 1, McGaheysville; three sisters, Amanda Harley of
Keezletown, Lillie Shutters of Pennsylvania and Minnie Sullivan of Crozet; five
brothers, Herbert, William, Jesse and Gilbert Coleman, all of Pennsylvania, and
Joseph Coleman of Salisbury, Md.; six grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
Note: He's the grandson of John Coleman & Louisa Shifflett.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Dec. 25, 2007
JOSEPH F. COLEMAN
Joseph F. Coleman, 82, died Saturday, December 22, 2007. He was raised by his
beloved mother, Verronia Coleman. He was preceded by seven brothers, Wilson,
Roy, Dabney, Eugene, Melton, Aubrey and Charlie; and four sisters, Minnie
Keyton, Glennis Coleman, Olie Walton and Florence Damron. Two living sisters
are, Dot Thomas and Lucy Bowling. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two
daughters, Patty Saul and her husband, Claude, and Joan Wassel and her friend,
Rick Leigh; five grandchildren, Timothy Saul and his wife, Kristin, Adam Saul
and his wife, Keshia, Landon Saul, Lisa Benavitch and Joey Benavitch. He worked
at Walnut Level Farm, which later became Innisfree Village, for 57 years, and
was fortunate to work until the last few months. He had no formal schooling, but
was one of the most intelligent men we knew. He loved working, especially with
animals, and never took a vacation. There will be a memorial service 11 a.m.
Thursday, December 27, 2007, at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, White Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please give to Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road,
Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA. 22903. We thank our churches, our pastors,
families and friends for their help and comfort as well as Dr. Gordon Morris,
the staff of the 7th floor at Martha Jefferson Hospital, the ladies of Hospice,
and the staff of Innisfree Village. Bless the angels among us. Daddy woke us up
each morning by patting our feet and saying "rise and shine". So now it's your
turn, Daddy, - RISE, AND SHINE!!! Anderson Funeral Home, Crozet, is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jan. 31, 1964
JOSEPHINE COLEMAN SANDRIDGE
Mrs. D. W. Sandridge
CROZET -- Mrs. Josephine Coleman Sandridge of Hilltop Road died this morning at
her home. She was 52. Born Oct. 7, 1911, in Albemarle County, she was the
daughter of the late Jerry and Molly Morris Coleman. She is survived by her
husband, Dabney W. Sandridge Sr.; one son, Dabney W. Sandridge Jr. of Crozet;
two brothers, Joe P. Coleman and A. Harris Coleman, both of Crozet; two sisters,
Mrs. Virginia Marks of Martinsville and Mrs. Effie Morris of Crozet; and four
grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Crozet
Methodist Church, with burial in Mount Moriah Church Cemetery.
The Houston Chronicle, Houston, TX, Aug. 14, 2008
JUNE COLEMAN
1932- 2008
Crowley, Tx. June Coleman, a long time resident of Clear Lake City surrendered
her life to the Master's Call 5 August 2008. MEMORIAL SERVICE - 11:00 AM at
Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 16335 El Camino Real Survivors: Husband
Herbert, sons Philip and Michael, daughter Katherine Murff, and grand-daughters
Denise Coleman and Katie Murff. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
memorials be made to the Houston Humane Society or the charity of your choice.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 26, 2001
LARRY EUGENE COLEMAN
Larry Eugene Coleman, 46, of Charlottesville died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001 in a
local hospital. Born March 17, 1955, he was the son of Carrie Batten Walton
Coleman and the late William Eugene Coleman. In addition to his mother, he is
survived by his uncle, Steward Walton and his wife Natalie, and two aunts,
Louise Walton Shifflett and Lucy Browning. A funeral service will be conducted
at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church in White Hall with the
Rev. John Brenneke officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at Teague Funeral
Home. Teague Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 7, 1985
LORRAINE COLEMAN VIA SHIFFLETT
Lorraine Coleman Via Shifflett, 85, of Crozet, died at the Liberty House Nursing
Home in Waynesboro Friday night. She was born Aug. 15, 1899, in Waynesboro and
was the daughter of the late Minor G. and Elizabeth Hippert. In October 1971,
she married George E. Shifflett of Crozet, who survives. Also surviving are two
sons, Marcus Coleman of Charlestown, W. VA., and Charles L. Coleman of Grottoes;
two daughters, Edith V. Brucher of Fort Meyers, Fla., and Dorothy L. Garrison of
Grottoes; three stepsons, A. C. Shifflett of Ivy and Carl Shifflett and Hobert
E. Shifflett both of Crozet; four stepdaughters, Irene Sprouse of Crozet, Mary
Vernon of Dyke, Pauline Lucas of Baltimore and Nadine Shifflett of
Charlottesville; a sister, Pearl Day of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; 12 grandchildren;
23 great grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral services will be
conducted at 2 P.M. Monday at the Mt. Vernon Mennonite Church in Grottoes.
Burial will be in the Port Republic Cemetery. The body is at the Kyger-Pence
Funeral Home in McGaheysville, where the family will receive friends from 8 to 9
tonight.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Frin, Feb. 21, 2020
MARY JANE GARRISON COLEMAN
March 21, 1929 - Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Mary Jane Coleman was the youngest
daughter of the late Dosh and Mertie Garrison of Batesville, Virginia. She was
married to the late Wilson Coleman. She is survived by two sons, Randolph
Coleman and Kenneth and wife, Irene Coleman; and granddaughter, Jessica Coleman
Lewis. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Samuel Garrison; a
sister, Dorothy Coleman; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Michau. She leaves behind
her sister-in-law, Alice Garrison; her beloved niece, Patty Saul of Crozet, and
numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Jane "Janie" was a hard and loyal worker at
Woolworth, Roses, McCroys, CVS and Dr. Davis's farm and store. She was always
ready to give a hand where needed. She also opened her home to many foster
children over the years. Dementia and Parkinson's finally took its toll and at
91 she went to rest on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. She had been blessed with
five and one half years of individual and special care by the staff of Blue
Ridge Adult Care in Crozet, Va. We thank them for all the loving care they gave
Janie. Her funeral service will be held at Mount Moriah United Methodist Church
in Charlottesville on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 11 a.m. with burial
immediately following. Condolences may be sent to the family through
www.teaguefuneralhome.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Feb. 11, 1978
MATTIE COLMAN ESCUE
SHENANDOAH - Mattie C. Escue, 95, of 411 Fourth St., Shenandoah died Friday
morning at her home. Mrs. Escue was born March 12, 1882 in Greene County and was
a daughter of the late Jack and Emma Jollett Coleman. On Dec. 22, 1924, she
married Harry Escue, who died Jan. 8, 1940. She taught school 55 years before
retiring from the Page County school system and was a member of the Milnes
Chapter 3 of the Eastern Star at Shenandoah. Surviving are two sisters, Reba
Morris of Shenandoah and Mrs. Arthur Madden of Arlington, and a stepdaughter,
Mrs. W. H. Bricker of Shenandoah. The funeral will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday at
the Brill Funeral Home in Elkton by the Rev. Trueman R. Tremble and the Rev.
Hudson P. Nuckols. Burial will be in the Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery in
Shenandoah. Friends may call at the Escue home or at the funeral home any time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shenandoah Rescue Squad or Fire
Department. Daily News Record, Harrisonburg Va., Saturday, February 11, 1978
Note: She is the Gdau of John L Coleman & Louisa Shiflett
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, May 14, 1936
MILDRED LOUISE COLEMAN SHIFLETT
Mrs. Mildred Louise Shiflett, widow of W. J. Shiflett, died May 10, 1936, at her
home near Millington, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the
late John and Louise (Shiflett) Coleman, of Rockingham County and was 70 years
old. Her husband died April 29, 1934. Surviving are two brothers, Jack Coleman
of Shenandoah and William Coleman of Beldor and one sister Mrs. Sarah Garrison
of Boonesville. The funeral was held from the Church of the Brethren at Free
Union, Thursday afternoon, the service conducted by Rev. George Maupin. Burial
was in the cemetery at the church.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Jan. 3, 2000
MINNIE COLEMAN KEYTON
Minnie Coleman Keyton, 90, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at a
local nursing home. Born April 16, 1909, in Albemarle County, and was a daughter
of the late James Coleman and Verona Batten Coleman. She was the wife of the
late David L. Keyton. She is survived by four daughters, Jean Reese and her
husband, Larry, of Palmyra, Dot Thompson of Lexington Park, Md., Margaret Hill
and her husband James, of Stephenson, and Betty Eppard and her husband Bill, of
Charlottesville; four sons, Dickie Keyton and his wife, Mildred, of Upperville,
Earl Keyton and his wife, Lisa, and Paul Keyton, all of Charlottesville, and
Raymond Keyton of Troy; two sisters, Lucy Bowling of Spotsylvania, and Olie
Walton of Colorado; a brother, Joe Coleman of Crozet; 25 grandchildren ... [rest
of obit missing]
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Apr. 25, 2007
NELLIE FRANCES VIA COLEMAN
Nellie Frances Via Coleman, 92, of Mt. Victoria, Maryland died Sunday, April 22,
2007. Born August 27, 1914, in Doylesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, she was
the daughter of the late James Rudolph and Nancy Frances Walton Via. In addition
to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roy L. Coleman on
November 27, 1966; brothers Walter, Joseph, Tandy, Henry and Leonard Via; and
sisters Emma Via, Janney Maupin, Susan Howdyshell and Lois Ziegler. She is
survived by her daughters, Gloria Frances Coleman Robertson and her husband,
Richard, of Port Tobacco, Joyce Jeannine Coleman Hockett and her husband, Dale,
of Bryantown, Jewel Fay Coleman Fagnilli and her husband, Michael, of LaPlata;
her son, James Roy "Sonny" Coleman and his wife, Anna, of Mt. Victoria,
Maryland; grandsons, Gerry Robertson and his wife, Leslie, Kevin Robertson,
Jeffrey Fagnilli, Roy Coleman and his wife, Betsy; granddaughters, Terri
Robertson Davidson and her husband, Lewis, Kim Fagnilli Moyer and her husband,
Joe, and Tracy Coleman; great-grandchildren, Dawn Egan and her husband, Chad,
Tyler, Chase and Griffin Moyer, Jenna and Collen Robertson and Stephen Coleman.
A visitation will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m., Wednesday,
April 25, 2007, at ArehartEchols Funeral Home, LaPlata, Maryland. A funeral
service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2007, at Mt. Moriah United
Methodist Church in White Hall, Virginia. Interment will follow at the Mt.
Moriah Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gerry and Kevin Robertson, Jeff
Fagnilli, Roy Coleman, Lewis Davidson and Joe Moyer. The family will receive
friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2007 at the Teague Funeral Home
in Charlottesville, Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lombardi
Cancer Center, 3300 White Haven Street NW, Suite 4000, Washington, D.C. 20007 or
The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
Arrangements are being handled by the Arehart -Echols Funeral Home in LaPlata,
Maryland and Teague Funeral Home in Charlottesville, Virginia. Friends may sign
the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.
The Morning Herald, Hagerstown, MD, Tue, Jul. 13, 1965
NEWTON J. COLEMAN
PETERSBURG, W. Va. -- Newton J. Coleman, 65, of medley, W. Va., died this
morning at his home after a brief illness. Born in Elkton, Va., he was a son of
the late Samuel and Emma (Bailey) Coleman. Twice married, his first wife, Mrs.
Effie Shifflette Coleman, preceded him in death. Mr. Coleman was a member of
Moorefield Lodge 29, AF & AM; Moorefield Chapter, order of the Eastern Star, and
the Scottish Rite Bodies, Wheeling. he was also a member of the Elkton EUB
Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dorothy (Porter) Coleman; a daughter, Mrs.
Edward Buck, Houston, Texas; two sons, N. J. Coleman Jr., Austin, Texas, and
Herbert C. Coleman, Huntsville, Ala.; Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Mistelske,
Pittsburg, and Mrs. Lucille Shifflette, Waynesboro, Va., and nine grandchildren.
The body is at the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Aug. 20, 1983
NICHOLAS COLEMAN
McGAHEYSVILLE - Nicholas Coleman, 78, of Rt. 1, McGaheysville died Thursday night at Rockingham Memorial
Hospital, where he had been a patient three weeks. Mr. Coleman was born Dec. 6,1904, in Albemarle County and
was a son of the late Quint and Annie Crawford Coleman. He spent most of his life in the Grottoes and
McGaheysville areas. He was married to the former Pearlie Michael, who died in 1941. Surviving are a daughter,
Jane C. Hawkins of Rt. 1, Keezletown; two brothers, Hueston Coleman of Connecticut and Samuel Coleman of West
Virginia; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mill Creek Church
of the Brethren by the Rev. Wilbur Garber. The body was cremated.
The Fairfax, Journal, VA, May 16, 2002
PEARL SHIFFLETT COLEMAN
Pearl Shifflett Coleman, 96, former Arlington resident
Funeral services for Pearl B. Shifflet Coleman, of Hershey, Pa., and formerly of
Arlington, were held Monday in Hummelstown, Pa. Ms. Coleman died of congestive
heart failure May 9 at Lebanon Valley Brethren Home in Palmyra, Pa. She was 96.
Ms. Coleman was born Jan. 24, 1906, in Rockingham County, the daughter of the
late Ambrose W. and Laura B. Morris Shifflett. Ms. Coleman retired from the
Defense Documentation Center in the Pentagon in Arlington. She was a member of
Evangelical Free Church of Hershey and a former member of Little Memorial
Baptist Church in Arlington. She also was a member of the Arlington Hospital
Auxiliary. Ms. Coleman is survived by three brothers, Edward W. Shifflet of
Hershey, Otto W. Shifflet of Harrisburg, Pa., and Kenneth E. Shifflet of
Frederick, Md.; and three sisters, Nettie B. Sullivan of Middleburg, Pa., Beulah
M. Herring of Leon and Edna Parrell of Middletown, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that contributions be made in Ms. Coleman's memory to
Evangelical Free Church of Hershey, P.O. Box 648, Hershey, PA 17033, or to the
Tri-County Society for Children & Adults, 2930 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17111.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Jan. 4, 2022
REBECCA MARIE
COLEMAN
Rebecca Marie Coleman, 74, of the Lacey Spring area of Rockingham
County, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Coleman was born
Jan. 4, 1947, in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late Earnest B. II and
Martha Kay Shifflett Rexrode. Rebecca retired from Marshalls in Bridgewater and
had previously been employed with Ethan Allen, both in Bridgewater. She loved
working in her flower gardens, crocheting, making quilts and watching birds eat
from her feeders. Becky had a great love for everyone in her family and her
neighbors. On Jan. 16, 1962, she married Charles Elvin Coleman Sr., who preceded
her in death on Nov. 13, 2017. Surviving are two sons, Charles E. Coleman Jr.,
and Martin E. Coleman Sr. and wife, Mary; two daughters, Martha B. Collins and
Karen M. Lam and fiancé, Michael Shell; a brother, Earnest B. Rexrode III; two
sisters, Carolyn Whetzel and Brenda Miller; nine grandchildren, Bradley Coleman,
Brittany Bedingfield, Aaron Coleman, Charity Miller, Kelly Miller, Jaclyn
Shifflett, Ashby Moomaw, Hunter Coleman and Cody Lam and six
great-grandchildren, Hannah Coleman, Natalie Longmire, Andrew Coleman, Rosie
Longmire, Cameron Miller and Aurora Moomaw and one on the way, Hayden Shifflett.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son,
David E. Coleman, and a grandson, Martin E. Coleman Jr. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. A
graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at
Eastlawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Samantha Larson officiating.
The Central Virginian, Apr. 7, 1983
REESE COLEMAN SHIFFLETT
Reese Coleman Shifflett, age 65, of Rt. 1 Louisa, died Sunday, April 3, 1983. He
is survived by two sons, Reese Shifflett of Dillwyn and Leroy James Shifflett of
Hampton; three sisters, Daisy Frazier of Fredericksburg, Della Harper and Lena
Shifflett, both of Louisa; three brothers, Early Shifflett, Petty Shifflett and
Ralph Shifflett, all of Louisa; and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside
service was held Tuesday, April 5, 1983 at 3 P.M., in Hillcrest Cemetery, with
Rev. Jerry Riggins, pastor of Memorial Baptist Church conducting the service.
The Waynesboro News Virginian
SADIE COLEMAN SHIFLETT
Sadie Coleman Shiflett, 81, of Route 1 Grottoes, died Thursday (Nov. 23, 1995)
at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She was born November 21, 1914 in Augusta
County, daughter of the late John and Alice Via Coleman, and lived all her life
in this area. Mrs. Shiflett had been employed by Morton's Frozen Foods in Crozet
and retired with approximately 15 years of service. She was employed at DuPlan
in Grottoes for 15 years before that. On June 10, 1934 she married Henry F.
Shifflett Sr., who preceded her in death on April 21, 1993. Surviving are two
daughters, Verne Mathias of Martinsburg, W.VA., and Doris Harris of Crimora; a
son, Henry F. Shifflett Jr., of Harriston; three sisters, Victory Sandridge of
Waynesboro, Dianna Blackwell of Crimora, and Marguerite Green of Mineral; two
brothers, John Coleman of Grottoes, and Daymon Coleman of Orange County; eight
grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a number
of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at
Edgewood (Mount Horeb) Cemetery by the Rev. Wilmer Hurst. Family will receive
friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Feb. 22, 1929
SUSIE COLEMAN SANDRIDGE
Mrs. Leroy Sandridge
CROZET, VA, Feb. 22 - Mrs. Susie Coleman Sandridge; wife of Leroy Sandridge,
died Saturday at her home near Crozet, following a week's illness of Paralysis.
She was a native of and had spent all her life in Albemarle County, and was a
daughter of John Coleman. Her husband two sons, Messrs. James and Dabney
Sandridge, five daughters; Mrs. Walter Sandridge, Mrs. Georgie Shifflette, Mrs.
Annie Blackwell. Mrs. Price Shiflett and Mrs. Alice Crickenberger and eight
grandchildren survive. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Alfred Sandridge and
Mrs. Albert Via, all of who reside in Albemarle County. The funeral was
conducted by the Rev. E. V. Carson of the Methodist church, on Monday, at the
graveside in the Sandridge family burial ground, near White Hall.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Jan. 2, 1993
TALMADGE J. COLEMAN
Talmadge J. Coleman, 80, of Leader Nursing Home, Lebanon, Pa., died Dec. 31,
1992, at the Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center. Mr. Coleman was born Jan. 8, 1912, in
Elkton and was the son of the late John T. and Zettie F. Dean Coleman. He worked
for the Hershey Chocolate Co. for 35 years. He was a member of the Gravel Hill
United Methodist Church of Palmyra, Pa., Fraternal Order of Police and the
Palmyra Fire Company. His wife, Eunice E. Dean, preceded him in death. Surviving
are two brothers, Howard R. Coleman of Palmyra, Pa., and Emory T. Coleman of
McGaheysville; and three sisters, Mabel Simmers of Harrisonburg, Vida Hensley of
Mount Sidney and Dealy Baker of Weyers Cave. The Revs. Melvin E. Patrick and
Barry Boyle will conduct a funeral 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Rothermel Funeral
Home, 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, Pa. Burial will be in Hershey Cemetery. Friends
may call from 12:30 p.m. Monday until the time of the service.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Apr. 2013
VICTORY COLEMAN SANDRIDGE.
Victory Coleman Sandridge, formerly of Waynesboro, Va., passed away on Friday,
April 5, 2013, at Bridgewater Nursing Home. She was born in Augusta County,
daughter of the late John Alexander “Buck” and Alice Lee Via Coleman. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernie E.
Sandridge and daughter, Jo Ann Sandridge Briggs as well as 10 siblings. She is
survived by her sister, Marguerite Coleman Green; three grandchildren, Pamela
Briggs Jones, Michael Briggs, and Brian Briggs of Maryland; niece, Alice Lee
Earman of Waynesboro; great-niece, Michelle Lee Boggs Simpson and her three
children of Afton; great-niece, Adelee Larra Gochenour of Crimora; great-nephew,
Jacob Alexander Gochenour of Crimora; and several other nieces and nephews. In
her latter years, Victory was a member of Smyrna Presbyterian Church and
Bridgewater Presbyterian Church. She retired from Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation
Center after 20 years of dedicated service as an LPN. She was very active in the
Democratic Party, receiving acknowledgement and appreciation for her support and
contributions. She was also a member of the Cosmopolitan Club and participated
in various other community organizations. She will be fondly remembered by her
family for her utmost dependability, guidance, interest and delight in the
children, and for all of the food she so expertly and lovingly prepared for us.
A private graveside service was held on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Edgewood
Cemetery in Grottoes. The family thanks Lindsey Funeral Home for handling the
arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodrow Wilson
Rehabilitation Center Foundation at P.O. Box 1500, Fishersville, VA 22939.
The Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Oct. 6, 1916
WARNIE COLEMAN SHIFFLETT
Woman killed by colt's kick. Mrs. Hosa Shifflett fatally injured at home near
Yancey, survived her hurt 2 days. Wife of East Rockingham Man Was injured
Wednesday, Failed to Respond to Medical Treatment Mrs. Warnie Shifflett wife of
Hosea Shifflett of near Yanecy, died at 6:30 o'clock last evening as a result of
injuries received Wednesday morning, when she was kicked by a colt. The colt's
hoof struck Mrs. Shifflett in the abdomen causing internal injuries. Dr. L.M.
Lewis was called, but Mrs. Shifflett's injuries were such that she did not
respond to medical treatment. Mrs. Shifflett was Miss. Warie Coleman and was
about fifty years old. The circumstances of her death are particularly sad and
the family has the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Surviving Mrs.
Shifflett besides her husband are five children, Irvine and Ernest Shifflett,
Mrs. Robert Sipe. Miss. Atha and Elizabeth Shifflett all of near Yancey. Funeral
arrangements had not been completed by last night.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Mar. 6, 1953
WILLIAM WINSTON COLEMAN
W.W. Coleman Passes Away
William Winston Coleman, 91, a native of Greene County, a former resident of the
Elkton and Beldoir communities, and a wellknown Rockingham county farmer, died
Thursday morning at eleven o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Amanda C.
Harwley, In the Trinity church community where he had been making his home for
the past seven years. Mr. Coleman, who had been In failing health for four
years, with his condition considered serious for the past twelve months, had
gradually grown weaker with little hope being held for his recovery In recent
weeks. News of his passing, yesterday morning, spread quickly throughout the
community and county bringing about a atmosphere of grief and sadness. A son of
the late John L. Coleman and Mrs. Louise Shifflett Coleman, he was born on March
21, 1861 In Greene County, Virginia where he spent the early part of his life.
Coming to Rockingham County in 1877 where he was to spend the remainder of his
life, Mr. Coleman had resided in the Elkton and Beldoir communities, prior to
moving to the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Amanda C. Harwley in the Trinity
Church community seven years ago. Mr. Coleman, who was engaged in farming, was a
man of gentleness and simplicity whose kindness toward all won him the
friendship of those with whom he came In contact. He was a member of the Elkton
Evangelical United Brethren Church. In 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss
Delia Lawson, who preceded him in death on May 19, 1945. The last surviving
member of a family of seven children, he is survived by, three daughters, Mrs.
Amanda C. Harwley, with whom he made his home, Mrs. Lilly Shutters, Palmyra,
Pennsylvania and Mrs. Minnie Sullivan, of Crozet, Virginia; eight sons, John T.
Coleman, McGaheysville: Andrew J. Coleman, Elkton: Herbert L. Colmean, and
Gilbert Coleman, both of Hershey, Pennsylvania; Theopilus Coleman, Waynesboro,
Pennsylvania; William E. Coleman, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; Joseph H. Coleman,
Sabbisville, Maryland, and Jesse R. Coleman, of Anville, Pennsylvania, as well
as a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Three children preceded
him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two-thirty
o'clock from the Elkton Evangelical United Brethren Church, with the Rev. Floyd
L. Fulk in charge of the services, assisted by the Rev. S. J. Westfall. Burial
will be in the family lot in the Elk Run Cemetery, at Elkton. The body now rests
at the Lindsey Funeral Home on South Main Street where it will remain until
twelve-forty-five o'clock, Saturday afternoon, when it will be taken to the
church to lie in state from one-thirty until the hour of the services.
Relatives, friends, and pallbearers are asked to meet at the church, Saturday
afternoon, at two-fifteen o'clock.
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