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The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Oct. 21, 2021
ALBERT GRAPER COLLIER
Albert Graper Collier, 82, of Greene, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 25, 1939, to the late Elbert Collier and Carrie Shifflett Collier. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harrison "Woody" Collier and Winston Collier. He was devoted to his family and always joking with people. He retired from Shenandoah Pride, formally Monticello Dairy, with 44 years of service. He collected guns, knives, and race cars. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Allie Lee Collier; daughter, Teresa Deane and husband, Christopher; son, Wendell Collier and wife, Debbie; three grandchildren, Carrie and Clay Jackson, Tabitha and Chris Zyderveld, and Cody Collier; two great-grandchildren, Sadie Collier and Colton Zyderveld, who nicknamed Granddaddy Rabbit; two sisters, Thelma Morris and Peggy Bohannon; brother, Max (Boo) Collier and wife, Ruby; sister-in-law, Margie Collier; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to thank Hospice of the Piedmont for all their help at this difficult time. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison. Interment will be in Holly Memorial Gardens. Pastor Larry Morris will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour before the service, from 10 until 11 a.m., at the funeral home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 16, 1987
ALBERTA MORRIS COLLIER
Alberta Morris Collier, 72, of Barboursville, died Monday, July 13, 1987, in a Charlottesville Hospital. Born September 28, 1914, in Greene County, she was the daughter of Elzie Morris and Lizzie M. Morris. She was a member of the Barboursville Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Collier of Barboursville; four daughters, Mildred C. Runion, Barboursville, Charlotte Louise Cason, Dundalk, Maryland, Francis E. Morris and Nellie J. McCallister, both of Barboursville; one son, Leonard Collier, Jr. of Barboursville; one brother William (Billy) Morris, Quinque; four sisters, Rozella Cason of Ruckersville, Mary Woody, Dundalk, Maryland, Doris Shifflett of Dundalk, Maryland and Gladys Morris, Barboursville; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 17 at 2 p. m. in the Barboursville Baptist Church with interment in the Maplewood Cemetery with the Rev. Charles W. Huckaby officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p. m. Thursday at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel of Gordonsville.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jun. 24, 1948
AMOS COLLIER
SCOTTSVILLE - June 24 - Funeral services of Amos Collier, 24, World War II veteran who died Monday at the Veteran’s Hospital in Richmond, were to be held at 2 P.M. today at the Thacker Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Taylor, pastor of the Scottsville Methodist Church, officiating. He is survived by his parents, Hudson and Annie Frazier Collier, of Woodridge; his wife, Mrs. Blanche Morris Collier; three children, Shirley, Pauline, and Amos, Jr.; four sisters, Mrs. Frances Morris of Charlottesville, Mrs. Virgie O’Brien, of Scottsville, Mrs. Verta Powell, of Pontiac, Mich., and Miss Rebecca Collier, of Woodridge, and one brother, William Collier, of Woodridge.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, May 20, 1969
AMOS EARL COLLIER
STANARDSVILLE - Amos Earl Collier died yesterday at a Charlottesville hospital. He was 47. He was born in Greene County on July 2, 1921, the son of the late Willie Collier and Mrs. Mattie S. Collier of Stanardsville, who survives. Mr. Collier was a member of the Swift Run Baptist Church. Besides his mother, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Huston Collier of Stanardsville. The funeral will be a 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Swift Run Baptist Church with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery in Dyke. Ryan Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Aug. 23, 2001
ANNA LAURA MORRIS COLLIER
Anna Laura Collier, 94, of Earlysville, beloved mother and precious grandmother, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001. She was born Nov. 19, 1906, daughter of Bez and Gurney Morris of Dyke. She is survived by one devoted son, Otis L. Collier and his wife, Maxine, of Dyke, and three loving daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Morris and Mrs. Janett Shifflett of Earlysville, and Mrs. Kathleen Hutchinson of Charlottesville. She will always be cherished as "Grandma" by 19 grandchildren and as "Grandma Laura" to 50 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Collier also is survived by three brothers, Mr. Clarence Morris and Mr. Onnie Morris of Stanardsville, and Mr. Ollie Morris of Earlysville; as well as two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Morris and Mrs. Vergie Shifflett, both of Charlottesville. She was preceded in eternal life by her parents; her beloved husband, George Wesley Collier; a daughter, Frances Vernell Collier; two brothers, Alfred and Reese Morris; two sisters, Mrs. Gracie Powell and Ms. Claire Morris; two grandsons, Larry Morris and Steve Shifflett; a great-grandson, Scott Shifflett; and a great-great-grandson, Cameron Morris. Mrs. Collier was a faithful member of the Nortonsville Church of God congregation, where her late husband was a charter member. Her life was a testimony to her love, service and devotion to Christ, her family and friends. She will be missed for even this short separation, but we rejoice with her at the reunion she is now attending. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff and many patients of Heritage Hall in Charlottesville, who expressed their love and kindness in so many ways to our mom and grandma Laura during her four years with them. We were honored and comforted to see their genuine caring and affection for her. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening at Nortonsville Church of God. A service celebrating her life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, led by Pastor David Allison. Interment will be in Chestnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nortonsville Church of God Building Fund. Ryan Funeral Home of Quinque is in charge of arrangements.

ANNIE FRAZIER COLLIER
The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Thu, Apr. 9, 1964
Mrs. Annie Frazier Collier of Scottsville, native of Greene County, died Monday, April 6, 1964, in a Charlottesville hospital. The daughter of the late Jacob and Frances Morris Frazier, she was the widow of Henry Collier. Survivors are two sons: William Collier of Scotsville and Henry Collier of West Palm Beach, Fl.; three daughters, Mrs. Virgie O'Brien of Scottsville; Mrs. Berta Gentry of Charlottesville; and Mrs. Rebecca Howell of Pontiac Mich.; three brothers, Noah Frazier of Scottsville; Bluford Frazier and Emmanuel Frazier, both of Charlottesville; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lavine Morris of Scottsville and Mrs. Rebecca Crawford of Charlottesville; 28 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral was to be held at two o'clock today, Thursday, at a funeral home with burial in Scottsville cemetery.     See husband Henry' Obit

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 17, 2002
ARDELLA LILLIAN SHIFLETT COLLIER
Ardella Lillian Collier, 93, died Monday, April 15, 2002, in Baltimore. Born Ardella Lillian Shiflett, June 30, 1908, in Dyke, she was the daughter of the late Bluie and Emma Shiflett (nee Snow). Ardella spent the next 89 years living in that same area, where she married the late Rev. Walter Collier, founder of Southside Church of God, and gave birth to two sons, Gilbert O. Collier of Dundalk, Md. and Hayward W. Collier of Staunton. Five years ago, she moved to Dundalk, Md. to live with her son, where she stayed until her death. Mrs. Collier found great joy and peace in loving and serving the Lord. She loved to spend her time playing the tambourine during services and listening to gospel music. She enjoyed going on retreats, visiting her family and friends, and took pleasure in being a grandmother, going to yard sales, and nibbling cotton candy. Ardella is survived by her brother and sisters, Buford Morris of Orange, and Renchler Shiflett and Bernice Hamm, both of Dyke; grandchildren, Linda Mason, Gilbert and Randall Collier and Sharon Waggy; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great -grandchildren. Friends may call at the Hill & Wood Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening. Mrs. Collier will lie-in-state from 10 to 11 a.m., the funeral hour, on Thursday in the Southside Church of God. Interment will be held in Holly Memorial Gardens.

The Dundalk Eagle, Dundalk, MD, Apr. 24, 2002
ARDELLA LILLIAN SHIFLETT COLLIER
Ardella L. Collier, a Dundalk resident for the past five years, died April 15 at age 93. Born Ardella Lillian Shiflett in Dyke, Va., she lived near her hometown for 89 years before moving to Dundalk to live with her son. Mrs. Collier, who was devoted to her religious faith, loved playing the tambourine during church services, listening to gospel music and going on religious retreats. She took great pleasure in being a grandmother and enjoyed attending yard sales and visiting family and friends. Predeceased by her husband, the Rev. Walter Collier, founder of Southside Church of God in Charlottesville, Va., she is survived by sons Gilbert O. Collier of Dundalk and Hayward W. Collier of Staunton, Va., siblings Renchler Shiflett, Bernice Hamm and Buford Morris, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Services were held April 18 at Southside Church of God. She was buried at Holly Memorial Gardens.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jun. 29, 1985
ARLENE M. COLLIER
Arlene Morris Collier, 76, of Rt. 1, Dyke, died Thursday in Albemarle County. She was born in Greene County, daughter of the late Willie and Sarah Morris. Her husband was the late Herbert Collier. She is survived by five daughters, Beulah Shifflett of Dyke, Bertha Morris of Free Union, Barbara Shifflett of Stanardsville, Shirley Knight of Washington, D.C., and Linda Collier of Barboursville; two sons, Delanie Collier of Charlottesville and James Randolph Collier of Stanardsville; two sisters, Lonie Collier and Eleanor Collier, both of Stanardsville; one half-sister, Mary Beasley of Stanardsville; 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Johnie Collier. She retired 11 years ago from Morton's Frozen Foods in Crozet. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Nortonsville Pentecostal Church, of which she was a member, with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Ellis Roach and Edwin "Buzzy" Deane will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 Sunday evening at the Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque.   Note from Billie Jo Dearing: This obit has 2 errors, Lonie Collier and Eleanor Collier should be Lonie Conley and Eleanor Conley.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 8, 2004
ARLINE COLLIER SHIFFLETT
Arline Collier Shifflett, 79, of Charlottesville, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at her home. She was born Sept. 9, 1924, in Orange County to the late Rolly and Francis Keaton Collier. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Roy Mason Shifflett of Charlottesville; one daughter, Kathie Shifflett and her significant other, James Graves, of Richmond; and a number of nieces and nephews; and a very devoted friend, Sandra Brown. Mrs. Shifflett was an active member of Sandy Bottom Holiness Church for over 35 years. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2004, at the Ryan Funeral Chapel, Quinque, with the Rev. Edwin "Buzzy" Dean officiating, with interment at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to send special thanks to the staff of the Hospice of the Piedmont and to Dr. Samuel Caughron for all their special care. The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Obituary From The Find-A-Grave memorial
ARBUTUS COLLIER
Arbutus "Beauty" Collier, of Fredericksburg, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2021. She is survived by her brothers, Bennie Collier, Bernard Collier, Clyde Collier, Wilford Collier, Aubrey Collier and Prentiss Collier; and her sisters, Mary E. Elliott and Cornelia Payne. Beauty was preceded in death by her parents, Berman Cimmie Collier and Ruby Pearl Collier; her brothers, Berman Collier, Jr., Herman D. Collier, Wilmer Collier, Richard L. Collier, and Odis Ray Collier; and her sister, Ruby Pearl Collier. Online condolences may be shared with her family at foundandsons.com.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Jan. 14, 2007
BARBARA COLLIER HARRIS
Barbara Collier Harris, 70, of Charlottesville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2007, at her home. She was born on March 8, 1936, in Greene County, a daughter of the late George Collier and Blanche Collier Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Jackson Harris; two brothers, Calvin Morris and John Collier; and one sister, Lucille Conley. Barbara is survived by her stepfather, John Morris; three daughters, Carolyn Brown and her husband, Tony, Hilda Harris and her friend, Nikki, Nancy Collier and her husband, Bud; one son, Winfred Collier Jr. and his wife, Betty; six sisters, Gail Shifflett, Tessie Conley, Bernice Crawford, Mary Morris, Edith Morris, and Maxine Shifflett; two brothers, Glenn Morris and Leroy Morris; a sister-in-law, Hazel Collier; a special niece, Linda Collier and Eddie Siler; 13 grandchildren including three special grandchildren, Stephanie Little and her friend, Roger, Jeannie Thacker and her fiancé, Robert Cochran, and Anthony Thacker and his wife, Tiffany; nine great- grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2007, at the Ryan Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at the Ryan Funeral Home with the Reverend Greg Lohr officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family would like to say a special thank you to the Hospice of the Piedmont and especially Hospice Nurse, Nancy Campbell. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Ryan Funeral Home, P.O. Box 274, Ruckersville, VA 22968. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
BERMAN COLLIER
Berman Collier, 59, of Route 1, Dyke, died Saturday, September 12, 1987 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1927, in Spotsylvania County, son of the late Simmey and Ruby Collier. He is survived by fourteen brothers and sisters, Herman P. Collier and Pernnis Collier, both of Richmond, Welford Collier of Arlington, Richard Collier, Odis Collier, Aubrey Collier, Billy Collier, Bobby Collier, Sylvanis Collier, Wayne Collier, Mary Elliott, Arbutis Collier, Pearl Collier, Cornelius Payne, all of Fredricksburg. He made his home with Dorothy Collier and her husband the late Johnny Collier for the last 26 years. He attended the Nortonsville Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Nortonsville Pentecostal Church with interment in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Ellis Roach and J.W. Roach will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 Tuesday evening at the Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque.

The Free Lance Star, Fredericksburg, VA, Fri, Mar. 19, 1982
BERMAN CIMMIE COLLIER
A funeral service for Berman Cimmie Collier, 81, of 1721 Lafayette Blvd., who died Thursday in Mary Washington Hospital, will be held at noon Saturday at Wheeler & Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Grady Harris will officiate. Mr. Collier was a retired farmer and attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Stafford County. He is survived by 12 sons, Herman, Wilmer and Prennis Collier, all of Richmond; Odis, Silvanus, Bennie and Clyde Collier, all of Spotsylvania; Richard Collier of Fredericksburg; Aubrey Collier of Stafford, Wilford Collier of Arlington, Berman Collier of Charlottesville and Bernard Collier of Bowling Green; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Elliott of Spotsylvania, Mrs. Cornelia Payne of Stafford, Mrs. Pearl Collier of Fredericksburg and Mrs. (Miss) Arbutis Collier of Lynchburg; 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Larry Gushwa, George E. Gallahan, Milton Seal, James Haga Sr., Francis Elliott and Robert T. Gallahan. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, May 1, 2007
BLANCHE MARIE COLLIER
Blanche Marie Collier, 82, of Brightwood died Sunday, April 29, 2007, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born September 20, 1924, in Greene County and was the daughter of the late Zadie Morris. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Amos H. Collier and her last husband, Sim Berman Collier; a daughter, Cathleen Collier; an infant son, Thomas; and a grandchild. She was a former employee of Orange Silk Mill, retired from Panorama-Cooper Industries of Earlysville and was a member of High Top Pentecostal Church. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Jane Berry and her husband, Douglas, of Culpeper, Pauline C. Clatterbuck and her husband, Billy, of Brightwood; two sons, Amos H. Collier and his wife, Nancy, of Brightwood, Larry A. Collier of Charlotte, North Carolina; one brother, Palmer Morris and his wife, Louise, of Penn Laird, Virginia; one sister, Ruby Morris Roach of Geer, Virginia; seven grandchildren, D.J. Berry Jr. and his wife, Sheila, James Berry and his friend, Brandy, David Berry, all of Culpeper, Billy Clatterbuck Jr. and his wife, Angela, of King George, Richard Clatterbuck and his wife, Cynthia, Scott Collier and his wife, Nita and Troy Collier and his wife, Kelly, all of Brightwood; three stepgrandchildren, Georgianna North and her husband, Steve, Thomas Lee Roach Jr. and Leslie Diane Vranches and her husband, John, all of Greene County; 11 great-grandchilldren, six stepgrandchildren and numerous nieces, and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with interment in Graham Cemetery conducted by Elder Toliver Utz. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. Following the interment, the family invites everyone to attend fellowship and refreshments at Robinson River Primitive Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Brightwood.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, May 29, 1984
BLANCHE MORRIS COLLIER MORRIS
Blanche Collier Morris, 67, of Rt. 2, Dyke, died Monday in a Charlottesville hospital. She was born in Greene County, daughter of the late John Calvin and Melita Morris. She is survived by her husband, John Anderson Morris, four sons, John F. Collier of Quinque, Leroy Morris, Calvin Morris and Glen Morris all of Dyke; seven daughters, Barbara Harris of Scottsville, Maxine Collier, Vergie Shifflett, Bernice Crawford all of Charlottesville, Mary Morris of Crozet, Edith Morris of Mission Home, and Tessie Conley of Stanardsville; one brother, Andrew Crawford of Dyke; 44 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 2:30 Wednesday at Evergreen Church of the Brethren, interment in the church cemetery, the Rev. C. C. Kurtz will officiate. The family will receive friends this evening at the Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Aug. 10, 1987
BLANCHE VIRGINIA COLLIER
Blanche Virginia Collier, 73, of Rt. 1, Scottsville, died Saturday, August 8, 1987 in a local hospital. She was born April 14, 1914, in Greene County. She was the daughter of the late Mae Collier and Louise Conley Collier. She was the wife of the late William Collier. She is survived by five daughters, Alice Marie Collier of Shipman, Irene Frazier of Earlysville, Faye Morris, Shirley Hagee and Kathleen Cline, all of Scottsville; two sons, Dewey Lee Collier and Elwood Collier both of Charlottesville; two brothers, Dewey Collier of Alexandria and Billy Collier of Crozet; two sisters, Mrs. Mandy Frazier of Charlottesville and Mrs. Nettie Thomas of Orange; 26 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Tuesday at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Dennis Collier will officiate. Interment will be in the Mt. Paran United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 at the funeral home.

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BOGGIE COLLIER
Boggie Collier, 69, of Barboursville, died Thursday March 23, 1972 in Northern Virginia hospital. Born in Green County on the September 13, 1902, he was the son of the late Lizzy Shifflett and Andrew Collier. He was a retired night watchman. Survivors are his wife Mrs. Eliza Southard Collier of Barboursville, five sons: Molay, Herbert L. and William F. Collier of Barboursville; Hugh Collier of Stanardsville, and Ernest M. Collier of Charlottesville; two daughters: Mrs. Lucille Walls of Alexandria and Mrs. Bettie Herndon of Barboursville; a sister, Mrs. Lee Shifflett of Stanardsville; a half brother, Edward Shifflett of Charlottesville; 18 grandchildren. A funeral service was held Saturday March 25, at 2 PM at the Preddy Chapel in Gordonsville with burial in the Maplewood Cemetery.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Jun. 14, 2015
CARRIE EDNA SHIFFLETT COLLIER

Carrie Edna S. Collier, 96, of Haneytown Road, Stanardsville, VA passed from her earthly home June 11, 2015. She resided at Grace, Williams Mills Road for the past three years. She was born September 26, 1918 to the late Douglas and Maddie Shifflett. We all will miss her and her beautiful smile. She has been a wonderful mother and friend to many. If anyone came hungry, our mom and dad made sure they didn't leave hungry. They always had a table full of food, and if anyone came they were welcome to join in. She was a hard worker and love to can and cook for her family. Being blind and hard of hearing didn't hinder her from living a long and productive life for others. She is survived by four children: Albert Collier and his wife Allie, Max Collier and his wife Ruby, Thelma Morris, Peggy H. Bohannon and her husband Laurence (Bo); a very special grandson she raised, Glen Collier and his wife Lisa; one daughter-in-law, Margie Collier; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. There were some special people and family that made sure they would not forget her. They visited her every Sunday, checked on her often and they used one day a week to spend time with her. The family appreciates this very much and wants each of you to know how important this was to her and the family. A special friend, Tina Forbes, whom she loved now lives in Raleigh, NC. Thanks for your help. Thanks to Nancy and staff at Grace for the love, support and care of her. A lot of you touched, loved her and made her life better. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Elbert G. Collier. They were married December 28, 1935; two sons, Woody H. Collier and Winston D. Collier; two son-in-laws, James L. Morris and Harry H. Hufford; one great-great-grandson Zackery Collier; three brothers, Arthur Shifflett, Dophus Shifflett and Nelson Shifflett. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015, 11:00am at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA with Pastor Keith Johnson. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements .

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Dec. 14, 2003
CARRIE MORRIS COLLIER
Carrie Morris Collier, 85, of Barboursville died Saturday, December 13, 2003 in the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. She was born May 22, 1918 in Greene County and was a daughter of the late Elizah Morris and Berta Geer Morris. She was a member of the Mt. Lebanon Brethren Church at Ehearts Corner. Mrs. Collier is survived by her husband, Early Collier of Barboursville; one son, Ted Collier and wife, Sharon of Free Union; two grandchildren, Melanie and Taylor Collier of Free Union; Three nieces, Jean Lloyd, Pauline Morris, Addielayne Patterson and two nephews, Fred Morris and Frank Morris. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lottie Marsh and a brother, Paul Morris. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2003 at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with internment in Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville officiated by The Rev. David Kingrea. The family will receive friends at their home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Lebanon Brethren Church, C/O Mrs. Pauline Morris, 4556 Ridge Rd., Barboursville, VA. 22923. Preddy Funeral Home, Orange is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jan. 2, 2005
CHARLES LEE COLLIER
Charles Lee Collier Sr., 70, of Ruckersville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 31, 2004. He was born March 1, 1934, in Charlottesville, a son of the late Richard and Lertie Lamb Collier. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Kevin Collier. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mildred "Mickey" Payne Collier; a son, Charles L. "Butch" Collier Jr. and his wife, Janie; and a daughter, Michele Collier Barbour and her husband, Frank, all from Ruckersville; five grandchildren, Shannon and Logan Barbour, Timothy and Travis Brown and Amber Lohr; five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Andrew, and Arica Brown, Dakota Lohr and Isaac Rivera. He loved to be outdoors, working or playing golf. He retired in 1990, from Sperry Marine after 31 years of service. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at the Ryan Funeral Chapel, Quinque, with the Pastors Don McCann, Wendall Lamb and James E. Woods officiating. Interment will follow at Ruckersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 this evening at the funeral home. Flowers are welcomed or donations can be made to the Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 250, Quinque, VA 22965. Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Feb. 2, 2016
CLARENCE LOUIN COLLIER

Clarence "Louin" Collier, 83, of Ruckersville, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville after a short illness. He was born on September 29, 1932 in Charlottesville, son of the late Clarence Collier and Bertha Mae Shifflett Collier. Louin was an exceptionally talented mechanic working at Charlottesville Motors in the 1950s. During the 1960's, he worked for Sperry Marine building radar systems for the NASA Space program and US Maritime. He was especially proud of his role in assembling the periscope for the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine. He also operated Texaco and Gulf gas stations, and was employed by Ridge Electronics. In the early 1970s he built and operated four Independent Discount Gas Stations in Charlottesville, Ruckersville, and Culpeper. Louin was passionate about auto mechanics, which led him in 1976 to establish "Collier's Garage" in Ruckersville. He operated Collier's Garage until he retired in 1988. Upon retirement, he enjoyed spending time with family and his many close friends. He also greatly enjoyed the time he spent at the Chesapeake Bay. During his life, he assisted in establishing the Greene Hills Country Club and the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company. Louin was also a member of the Jaycees, and a former member of Piedmont Stella Masonic Lodge #50.Throughout his life he was exceptionally caring and giving to all he met. In his later years, everywhere he went friends, neighbors, and casual acquaintances would thank him for his kindness and helping hand. He will be remembered by the countless people he helped during his life. Louin placed his trust in God in all things while living life on his own terms, and to the fullest. Louin is survived by a son, Michael and wife, Shari; daughter, Carol Demme and husband, Chris; granddaughters, Dora Sheler and Victoria Demme; and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers, Jesse Edgar Collier and wife, Jackie, David Wilson Collier and wife, Vreni, and Robert Lester and wife, Flora; sister, Peggy Cassidy and husband, Bill; and many wonderful nieces, nephews, and cousins. In an act of great selflessness, Louin has donated his body to medical science. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital at 400 Martha Jefferson Way, Charlottesville, VA 22911 or the Greene County Rescue Squad.

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CLINT COLLIER
Clint Collier, 84, of Barboursville, died Sunday, December 26, 1976 at his home. He was the son of the late Loul and May Collier of Greene County. Mr. Collier is survived by his wife, Fannie M. Collier of Barboursville; four daughters, Mrs. Thurman Dickerson of Barboursville, Mrs. Claude Collier of Ruckersville, Mrs. Bertie Rogers and Mrs. Walter Brill both of Manassas; five sons, Lester collier of Barboursville, Clay Collier, Elmer Collier and Dennis Collier all of Ruckersville and Raymond Collier of Baltimore, Maryland; four sisters, Margaret Raines and Nettie Thomas of Orange, Blanche Collier and Maddie Frazier both of Charlottesville; two brothers, Dewey Collier and William Collier both of Alexandria; thirty-five grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. Mr. Collier was a World War I veteran. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Eheart Pentecostal Church with interment in the Mount Paran Cemetery. Ryan Funeral Home of Quinque was in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Aug. 19, 2008
CLYDE EARL COLLIER
On August 14, 2008, Clyde Earl Collier, 83, passed away at his home in Seminole, Florida, following a long illness. His loving daughter, Tracy Collier Stephens and his good friend, Curtis J. Robert-son were at his bedside to walk him home. Clyde was born on July 3, 1925, in Earlysville, Virginia, the son of the late Millard Teal Collier and Bertha Anna Hamm Collier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Jean King Collier; his grandson, Beau Shannon Collier Stephens; four brothers, Alvin Crider Collier, Clarence Edward Collier, Curtis Randolph Collier and Reuben McKinley Collier. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Collier Stephens; three brothers, Millard Deward Collier, Troy Burnett Collier, and Smith Wesley Collier; six sisters, Mary Agnes Hellenschmidt, Hazel Lowrain Scott, Alma Virginia Yowell, Zelda Lavelle Snyder, Helen Jean Tubbs and Naomi Vernell Kay; and many other loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Mr. Collier spent much of his youth playing baseball beginning at the Brightwood School and eventually being drafted to the Pittsburgh Pirates farm team. After marrying in 1950, his amiable ways made him a natural and successful salesman throughout his adult life. Following his retirement in Florida in 1978, he coached Pony baseball for the Seminole Junior Warhawks Athletic Association for many years. His knowledge of the game and his dedication to building each child's self-esteem made him a hero to a multitude of boys and their parents. His most cherished legacy was having brought eleven of his aspiring players to a level of the game where they were given baseball scholarships to colleges throughout the country. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2008, at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Earlysville, Virginia, with the Reverend Lance King officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 until 1 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2008, at the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Vienna Little League, P.O. Box 61, Vienna, Virginia 22183. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CORA LEE CONLEY COLLIER
Mrs. Cora Lee Conley Collier, 50, of Free Union died Sunday, January 17, 1972, in a Charlottesville hospital. Born in Greene County on September 21, 1921, she was a daughter of Charlie Conley of Geer and the late Victoria Morris Conley. Survivors in addition to her father, are her husband Raleigh Collier of Free Union; two sons: Louis Wayne Collier of Free Union and Lanie Collier of Crozet; two daughters: Mrs. Lillian Kidd and Mrs. Doris Jarrell of Free Union; six brothers: Robert C. Conley of White Hall, Lillard Conley of Leesburg, Elizah and Raymond Conley of Stanardsville, and Welford and Luther Conley of Geer; five sisters: Mrs. Ruby Shifflett of Orange, Mrs. Mittie Thacker and Mrs. Viola Shifflett of Charlottesville, Mrs. Luna Breeden of Wolftown, and Mrs. Laura Conley of Geer; and two grandchildren. A funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon, January 19, at 2 p.m. at the Lydia Pentecostal Church in Stanardsville with burial in Holly Memorial Gardens near Charlottesville. Ryan-Estes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. NOTE - Mittie Thacker should be Minnie Thacker

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Oct. 7, 2014
DAVID LEE COLLIER
David Lee Collier "Runt", 55, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014, at Hospice House of Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born on November 12, 1958, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Alice "Emogine" Collier of Ruckersville and the late Dennie Collier. David was employed for many years for Crouse Hinds and Badger Powhatan. He loved to fish and was a diehard fan of the UVA Cavaliers, Dallas Cowboys and Dale Earnhardt. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Faye Smith and her husband, Randy, Charles Collier and his wife, Susie, Donnie Collier and his companion, Faye Shifflett, Betty Repass and her husband, Arnold, and Michael Collier and his wife, Cathy and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968 with the Rev. John Shifflett and the Rev. Lee Lawson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Mt. Paran Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at the Emily Couric Cancer Center at UVA and Dr. Tri Le who not only provided medical services but generously offered his friendship as well. Additionally the family would like to thank the Hospice House for their care of David and hospitality to the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in David's name to the Emily Couric Cancer Center, P.O. Box 400807 Charlottesville, VA 22904 &/or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22901. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Sep. 27, 1987
DELANIE COLLIER
Delaine Collier, 54, of Crenshaw's Trailer Park in Charlottesville, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1987, at his home. Mr. Collier was born Aug. 1, 1933, in Greene County. He was the son of the late Herbert and Arline Collier. Mr. Collier worked at the University of Virginia for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, Goldie Collier of Charlottesville; a daughter, Linda Louise Lawson of Charlottesville; five sisters, Beulah Shifflet of Duke, Bertha Morris of Free Union, Barbara Shifflett of Ruckersville, Shirley Knight of Edmonds, Wash., and Linda Collier of Barboursville; a brother, Randolph Collier of Stanardsville; and two grandchildren, Desiree Marie Lawson and Kathy Renna Collier, both of Charlottesville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Johnnie Collier. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Nortonsville Pentecostal Church with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Apr. 19, 2008
DELLA COLLIER BYRAM
Della Collier Wood Byram, 81, died Thursday, April 17, 2008, at the Orange County Nursing Home. Born May 28, 1926, in Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Collier and the late Mamie Lawson Collier. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Guy William Wood and second husband, Lester Bruce Byram. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Madison Run. For many years she was an employee of the American Silk Mill and later retired from Ridgid Products. Mrs. Byram is survived by four daughters, Doris W. Spotswood of Orange, Nancy W. Jackson of Rapidan, Shirley W. Proffitt of Scottsville, and Cynthia W. Hopper of Midlothian; three sons, Guy Wood Jr. of Warsaw, Ray E. Wood of Crozet, and Roger L. Wood of Toledo, Ohio; one sister, Arlene C. Byram of Orange; 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2008, at the Zion Baptist Church in Madison Run. Pastor John Hodgen will officiate. Interment will follow at Graham Cemetery in Orange. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the Preddy Funeral Home in Orange. Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, May 9, 2019
DONNIE RAY COLLIER SR.
Donnie Ray Collier Sr., passed away on May 7, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019, 11 a.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968, with Pastor Philip Knight officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Mt. Paran Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 26, 2000
DORA COLLIER LAM
Dora Collier Lam, 84, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in a local nursing home. Born Sept. 14, 1916, in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Vergie Lawson Hamm. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Woodrow Collier and Carl Lam; her son, Wilson D. Collier; and brothers, Leebert and Randolph Hamm. Mrs. Lam was a member of the Blue Ridge Chapel Church of the Brethren in Waynesboro. She is survived by a brother, Eldridge Hamm of Richmond and many special cousins, nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Teague Chapel with the Rev. Earl Hammer officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Teague Funeral Home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Dec. 17, 2005
DOROTHY MORRIS COLLIER
Dorothy Morris Collier, 73, of Dyke, departed this life and went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005. She was the daughter of the late James Morris and Bertha Herring Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Collier; and an infant son, James Randy Collier. One brother, James Edward Morris and his wife, Mary, of Charlottesville, survive her. She leaves behind to cherish her memory three sons and one daughter, John Wayne Collier of Dyke, Janice Kay Shifflett and her husband, Keith, of Stanardsville, Michael Glenn Collier and wife, Lori, of Earlysville, and Charles Edward Collier of Dyke; five grandchildren, Bobby Collier and his wife, Megan, Nicki Collier, Jason Shifflett and his wife, Ashley, Joni Shifflett, and Jodi Shifflett; two great-grandchildren, Kaleb Forbes and Kaylynn Shifflett; and two special friends, Flarentine Raines and Bertha Morris. She is the flower whose fragrance will forever fill our lives. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Timothy Short and the doctors and staff of South Six of Martha Jefferson hospital. We would also like to extend thanks to the Faith Mission Fellowship Mennonites for their visitations. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, at the Nortonsville Holiness Church with Brother Frank Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at the Dyke Fire Hall, sponsored by Nortonsville Holiness Church. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Apr. 26, 2004
EDDIE RAY COLLIER
Eddie Ray Collier, 54, of Ruckersville, departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2004, at his home after a brief courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 22, 1949, in Rockingham County, the son of the late Sam and Mary Crawford Collier. Eddie Ray was employed by Blue Ridge School in St. George, in the athletic department until his illness. He attended the Nortonsville Church of God. He is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years, Frances Vernell Collier; two daughters, Vanessa Collier and her husband, Kenneth, of Ruckersville, Jennifer Carter and her husband, Robert, of Ruckersville; four grandchildren; Ashley Cyrus, R.J., Caitlyn, and Gabe Carter; three sisters, Joyce Butler and her husband, Otha, of Ruckersville, Nancy Mallory and her husband, Winfred, and Barbara Collier of Charlottesville. He is also survived by three special nephews and one niece, who he thought of as his children; Otha Butler, "Rammie" Jr. of Ruckersville, Royce "Tony" Shifflett and his wife, Dianne, of Stanardsville, Mark Shifflett and his wife, Joyce, of Ruckersville, and Amy Lawson and her husband, Curtis, of Stanardsville. He has left behind a host of other nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Clarence Morris; his sister-in-law, Geneva Shifflett and her husband, Rosser "Elbert"; his brother-in-law, Paul "PG/Zeke" Morris, all of Stanardsville; and his loyal companion, Harley, his boxer. The family wishes to express their special thanks to the Hospice of Rapidan, especially his nurse, Joe Masci and the staff at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Special thanks also to the Blue Ridge School employees, the church family of the Nortonsville Church of God, and friends and neighbors for their love, support and kindness during Eddie Ray's illness. Eddie Ray faced his illness with a positive attitude and was a witness to all who visited. He was often heard telling visitors that if he was not healed on earth, he would be healed in Heaven. Now Eddie Ray is free of pain and basking in God's glory. Eddie Ray will be forever remembered for all his good deeds, his smile, handshake, and his famous "Hi, How are ya doing?" Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at the Nortonsville Church of God with the Rev. J. David Allison officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight, April 26, 2004, at the Nortonsville Church of God. Other times at the home of Rosser Elbert and Geneva Shifflett, 7758 Celt Road in Stanardsville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Nortonsville Church of God Building Fund. Ryan Funeral Service, Quinque is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 2, 2003
EDITH MAE MORRIS COLLIER
Edith Mae Collier, 85, of Earlysville, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2003, at her home. She was born June 10, 1918, a daughter of the late Edward and Bessie Shifflett Morris, her husband was the late Elie M. Collier. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Davis, and a brother, Omie Morris. She is survived by two daughters, Connie Jones, and Reva Davis of Earlysville; a sister, Ruth Snow of Greene County; three brothers, Wilson Morris, Otis Morris of Greene County, and Joe Morris of Baltimore Md.; seven grandchildren, Ronald Davis, Nelson Davis, Sheila Lamb, Kevin Collier, Sheri Collier, Brenda Gentry, and Amanda Jones; and 15 great-grandchildren, Timmy Lamb, Heather Lamb, Destiny Barnett, Christopher Barnett Jr., Elaine Collier, Nelson Jr. Davis, Sara Davis, Jason Davis, Jerry Davis, Michael Davis, Tyler Davis, Brianna Gentry, Jordan Gentry, Ashley Gentry, and Aden Collier. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 3, at Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque, with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens. Pastor Ellis Roach will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., this evening at the funeral home. The family would like to say a special thanks to the Hospice of the Piedmont, for all their loving care for Mrs. Collier.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Feb. 9, 2000
ELBERT G. COLLIER
Elbert G. Collier, 84, of Stanardsville, Haneytown Road, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 8, 2000. He was born Sept. 15, 1915, in Stanardsville, one of many siblings, most of whom preceded him in death. Two sons, Woody H. Collier and Winston D. Collier, also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carrie Shifflett Collier of Stanardsville, four children, Thelma Collier Morris and her husband, James, and Albert G. Collier and his wife, Allie, of Stanardsville, Peggy H. Bohannan and her husband, Bo, of Ruckersville and Max “Boo” Collier and his wife, Ruby, of Quinque; two sisters, Lissie Shifflett and Esie Shifflett of Stanardsville; a brother, Clarentine Collier of Ivy; 14 grandchildren, including Glen H. Collier, who they raised; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was a wonderful family man who worked on the family farm for his parents for many years and spent the last forty years on his own farm. He is dearly loved and will be sorely missed. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ryan Funeral Chapel, Quinque, with interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Josh Shifflett and Pastor Al Rowe will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions be given to Hospice at Martha Jefferson Hospital or the Greene County Rescue Squad.

The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA
ELI COLLIER
Eli Collier, one of the oldest and most substantial citizens of the High Top community, died recently at the home of his son, Mr. Martin Collier. Mr. Collier was a good business man, leaving one of the best mountain farms to his children and owing no debts to anyone. Mr. Collier leaves four sons and one daughter to mourn his loss, Messrs. Martin, Joe and Gossie, of Geer, and Sam Collier, of Eheart, and one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Morris, who lived near him and was very attentive to his wants. Burial was in the family burying ground at Mr. Manson Shifflet's. The seventh grade pupils of Victory Hill school decorated his grave with beautiful flowers. The services were conducted by Rev. Kinsey of the C.B.I.S., in the presence of many friends, neighbors and relatives, who had come to pay their last tribute of respect to one who went in and out among them for a long time. Mr. Collier was 80-odd years old.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Mar. 3, 1986
ELIE COLLIER
Elie Collier, 74, of Earlysville died Saturday at his home. He was born June 15, 1912, in Greene County and was a son of the late Martin and Givie Collier. Surviving are his wife, Edith May Collier; a son, Donnie Lee Collier of Ruckersville; three daughters, Connie Marie Jones, Shirley Virginia Davis and Reva May Davis, all of Earlysville; two sisters, Odessa Moubray and Minnie Roach, both of Ruckersville; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque by Dr. Wayne Poplin. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Mar. 2, 1939
ELIZA MORRIS COLLIER
Mrs. Eliza Collier, widow of the late John H. Collier, died in the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. N. Morris near Bris Feb. 13, 1939. She was 77 years 3 months and 28 days old. Her husband died about five years ago. Mrs. Collier united with the Mt. Olivet Congregational-Christian church at the age of thirteen. She was a regular attendant to all services until she became disabled, having served in many capacities of the organizations of the church – the most outstanding of which was perhaps that of a loyal and faithful Sunday school teacher for many years. She made a great impression upon the younger people. In addition to being a loyal and faithful church worker she was a loving mother and a good citizen of the community. She will be greatly missed. Surviving are twelve children – Mrs. Dolph Morris, Mrs. M. N. Morris, Venice, and Robert pf Dyke, Mrs. Will Morris of Ruckersville, Mrs. Leonard Shifflett of Geer, Mrs. Annanias Morris of greenwood, Mrs. Charlie Elliott of Charlottesville, Dohn of Nokesville, Willie of Burnley, Sewell of Rapidan, and Edd of Bristol. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. M. W. Mann at Mt. Olivet church, Feb. 7, and the remains laid to rest in the Collier cemetery.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Jan. 27, 1969
ELIZABETH COLLIER MORRIS
RUCKERSVILLE - Mrs. Elizabeth Collier Morris, 81, died Saturday in a Baltimore, Md. Hospital. Mrs. Morris, the widow of William Chapman Morris of Ruckersville had resided in Dundalk, Md. for about the past 15 years. Mrs. Morris was born at Dyke on Aug. 12, 1884, and was the daughter of the late John H. and ______ . She was a member of the Christian Church. She is survived by six sons, Vencie Morris of Barboursville, Everette Morris of Ruckersville, Richard Morris of Grottoes, William C. Morris of Charlottesville and Manuel Morris and Alvin Morris of Dundalk, Md.; five daughters, Mrs. Etha Knight, Mrs. Nettie Shifflett, Mrs. Mary Morris and Mrs. Geneva Faist, of Dundalk, Md. and Mrs. Hazel Snow of Silver Spring, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Cecil Shifflett of Geer; two brothers, Sewell Collier of Charlottesville and Edgar Collier of Culpeper; ?0 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Hood-Clore Chapel at Quinque. Burial will be in the Stanardsville Cemetery.

The York Daily Record & York Dispatch, York, PA, Wed, Jun. 21, 2017
ELIZABETH ANN COLLIER MCVEY

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" McVey, age 87, of York, entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard G. McVey. Born on April 3, 1930, in York, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Herman A. and Virgie M. (Shifflett) Collier. She was a 1949 graduate of York High School. Her entire life was devoted to her family. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, traveling, dancing, and singing. She loved entertaining and always made sure everyone had plenty to eat. She loved children and enjoyed babysitting for family and friends and for the neighbors. She loved animals and always looked forward to dog sitting for many family pets. She brought joy to everyone she met and always found good in everyone. You could always count on your spirit being lifted after spending time with her. She was our angel. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Richard. In 1951, Elizabeth married the love of her life, Richard G. McVey, and lived in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, before moving to York. Her husband worked at Caterpillar and Elizabeth stayed home to raise their three children. Elizabeth faithfully supported her husband through his years in management. Later in life she worked at the Bon-Ton. Her unconditional love and kindness will be missed by everyone that knew her and now she safely journeys onward. She will always be remembered for her warmth, energy, and devotion to her children and grandchildren, as well as her love of life and friends. She worked hard all of her life to bring happiness to others, and to make a difference in the lives of everyone she knew. Survivors include her son, Richard McVey of Chicago, IL.; her daughters, Kathleen Dorothy of York, and Karen (Todd) Witte of York; grandchildren: Chad Kagen, Jett Witte, Jaegar Witte; and her brother Willard Collier and his wife, Peggy; her sisters-in-law Eleanor Collier and Jackie Collier, as well as, her extended family and friends from every walk of life. You are our sunshine! We love you most! A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 South George Street, York, with The Rev. Bonnie Whittier officiating. Viewings will be 6-8:00 PM Friday and 9-10:00 AM Saturday. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. KuhnerAssociates.com

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sunday, Dec. 12, 1982
ELVIN COLLIER
Elvin Collier, 71, of Route 8, died Friday afternoon in a Charlottesville hospital. He was born in Greene County on Oct. 4, 1911. He was the son of the late John and Flossie Morris Collier. He was a retired 17-year employee with Holly Memorial Gardens and a member of Mt. Olivet Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Georgia Mae Shifflett Collier, two daughters, Goldie Ann Fitz and Margaret M. Martin, all of Charlottesville; two sons, Aubrey Collier, of Barboursville and Elvin Gene Collier, of Ruckersville; one sister, Beulah Freeman of Hyattsville, Md., one brother, Warren Collier, of Charlottesville; 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Joseph W. Teague Chapel with the Rev. Stanley Royster officiating. Interment will be in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. (This is a grandson of Tillerson and Eliza Jane Shifflett Morris)

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jun. 30, 2021
ELVIN GENE COLLIER
July 19, 1943 - June 27, 2021
Elvin "Pete" Gene Collier, 77, of Charlottesville, Va., passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Care. He was born on July 19, 1943, in Swift Run, Va., to the late Elvin Collier and Georgia Shifflett. Mr. Collier worked as a salesman for Avon and Bruton & Company for many years. He was an avid reader, who especially enjoyed John Grisham's novels. He enjoyed spending time singing, bowling, fishing, golfing, listening to country music and watching UVA, Redskins, NASCAR and old westerns with John Wayne. He was a wonderful man with a "big heart" who could tell a great story and always had a great joke to tell! He is survived by his children, William Roberts (Debbie), David Roberts, Kelly Roberts, Linda Johnson (Kenny), and Toni McNeil; his sister, Goldie Fitz; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Ann Collier; sister, Margaret Martin; brother, Aubrey Collier; and grandson, Jamie Roberts. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 2, 2021, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Ryan Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com. Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Va. is handling the arrangements. Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Aug. 19, 2004
ENNIS ELVIN COLLIER
Mr. Ennis Elvin Collier, 75, a resident of 361 Grindstone Mountain Road in Shenandoah, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at his residence. A son of the late Herbert and Lettie Smith Collier, he was born on Oct. 31, 1928, in Virginia. Mr. Collier served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Sullivan Mechanical and was then self-employed at Collier Water Service. On Dec. 18, 1954, he married Nellie L. Collier, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Anthony L. Collier and wife, Sandra K., of Shenandoah, Annetta L. Hensley of Shenandoah; three granddaughters, Jennifer Eppard and husband, Carl, Autumn Lucas and husband, Craig, Tiffany Kite and husband, Timmy; two great-grandsons, Dakota Hensley and Trent Kite; two brothers, Elbert Collier of Stanardsville and Dallas Collier of Ruckersville; and four sisters, Mabel Shifflett and Dolly Morris, both of Stanardsville, Hildred Lam of Earlysville and Dorcas Dotson of Madison. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah with The Rev. Carter Dean and Rev. Jimmy Kite officiating. Entombment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Members of the family will receive friends from 7 until 8 Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Shenandoah Rescue Squad, Shenandoah Fire Company or the charity of the donor’s choice.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Sep. 28, 2004
ESSIE K. COLLIER SHIFFLETT
Essie K. Collier Shifflett, 82, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at home after a 15 year battle with Alzheimer's. Born May 17, 1922, in Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Rosser and Josephine Roach Collier. She was the loving and devoted wife of William Earl Shifflett. She is survived by one son, W. E. Jr.; four daughters and son-in-laws, Brenda and Wade Wyant of Stanardsville, Linda and Royce Dunnivan of Raleigh, N.C., Janet and James Andrews of Stanardsville and Joy Darnell and Randy Morris of Earlysville, Va.; eight grandchildren, Royce Wayne, Ricky and Jacqlyn Dunnivan, James and Joyce Andrews, Charles Wyant II and Randall and Dustin Morris; five great grandchildren, Katie, Travis and Taylor Dunnivan, Wesley Carter and Brent Laconice. In addition, she is survived by one sister-in-law, Carrie Collier. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Darlene; three sisters, Bertie, Lissie and Madie; three brothers, Dan Elbert and Clarentent. She and her husband operated The Old Dominion and Circle Restaurant. The family would like to extend a special thanks to her friend and caregiver of 15 years, Eunice Shifflett. Also thanks to Linda Allen and Angela Calvert of Hospice. Pall Bearers will be Royce and Ricky Dunnivan, James Edwin Andrews, Charles Wyant II, and Randall and Dustin Morris. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at First Bible Baptist Church with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1807 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22901; Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 and the Green County Rescue Squad, Stanardsville, VA 22973.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Feb. 26, 2018
EVA F. COLLIER
Eva F. Collier, 99, of Stanardsville, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Eva was born on July 30, 1918, in Greene County, daughter of the late Willie Collier and Mattie Collier. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley C. Howell and her husband, George, of Hernando, Miss.; daughter-in-law, Kathleen S. Collier of Stanardsville; four grandchildren, Scott Collier and his wife, Susan, of Lynchburg, Brandon Collier and his wife, Vicktoria, of Wolftown, Jeffrey Howell and his wife, Kim, of Bartlett, Tenn., and Wendy Collier of Quinque, Va.; seven great-grandchildren, Crystal Collier-Ford, Ashley Michael, Dylan Collier, Justin Brown, Logan Brown, Jared Howell and Kitiara Howell; seven great-great-grandchildren; nieces, Linda Loveless and Beverly Collier; and special friends, Becky Harlow and Carole Sue Lam. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Houston Collier; son, Gene Collier; and brothers, Amos Collier and Willard Collier. Eva was a resident of Greene County for 99½years. She was a lifelong member of Swift Run Baptist Church. Eva was employed by Blakey and Company, Collier Brothers and most recently Dollar General Store. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Ryan Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Holder officiating. Interment will follow at Ruckersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Eva's memory to Swift Run Baptist Church, c/o Faye Dean, P.O. Box 203, Stanardsville, VA 22973. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is in charge of arrangements.

The York Daily Record & York Dispatch, York, PA, Dec. 2, 2002
EVELYN L. HENGST COLLIER
Evelyn L. (Hengst) Collier, 81, died unexpectedly Friday, November 29, 2002 at Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Victor A. Collier. Born April 9, 1921 on her family's farm in York Twp., she was the daughter of the late Curvin & Almeda (Slenker) Hengst. She was retired from Acco Chain where she was an inspector for 19 years. She most recently lived in her own apartment at Barley's Autumn House on E. Market St., where she was active in many of the group activities available to the residents there. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Deininger, Morton, Ill.; a son, Steven A. Collier, York; six grandchildren; a brother, Vernon Hengst, York; and two sisters, Helen Markle and Dorothy Sipe, both of York. She was preceded in death by a brother, Preston Hengst and an infant sister, Gladys Hengst. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, at John W. Keffer Funeral Home, Inc., 902 Mt. Rose Ave., York, followed by a prayer service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Starr officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, 2297 Cape Horn Rd., Red Lion, PA 17356 or to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial & National Call Center, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Oct. 3, 1981
FANNIE MORRIS COLLIER
Fannie Morris Collier, 84, of Barboursville, died Friday at her home. Mrs. Collier was born in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late George R. and Kathryn Morris. Her husband was the late Clint Collier. She is survived by three daughters; Hattie J. Dickerson of Barboursville, Mary Brill of Manassas and Addie R. Collier of Ruckersville. She is also survived by five sons, Lester Collier, Raymond Collier and Clay Collier of Barboursville, Dennis Collier, and Elmer Collier of Ruckersville, 35 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. at Eheart Pentecostal Church of which Mrs. Collier was a member. The Rev. Edwin Deane will officiate. Interment will be at Mt. Paran Methodist Church. The family will be at Ryan Funeral Home at Quinque from 7 to 8:30 p. m. today.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Dec. 19, 1962
FLOSSIE CATHERN COLLIER
Mrs. Flossie Cathern Collier, 70, widow of John D. Collier, died here this morning. Born Dec. 26, 1882 in Greene County, she was a daughter of the late Tillie and Eliza Shifflett Morris. She is survived by six sons, Warner, Walton, Elvin and Tommy Collier of Charlottesville, Cloyd Collier of Nokesville and Lewis Collier of Roger Heights, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. Beulah Morris of Silver Spring, Md.; two brothers, Quint Morris of Berlin, Pa., Paudy Morris of Stanardsville; four sisters, Mrs. Clemmie Hawley and Mrs. Lillie Colliver of Charlottesville; Mrs. Clydia Denton of Lynchburg and Mrs. Zulemma Crouse of Lynchburg; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Mt. Olivet Church, Dyke. NOTE - Cloyd should be Floyd in the above obit.

FRANCES JANE COLLIER MORRIS
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Feb. 12, 1962
Mrs. Lindsay Morris
Mrs. Lindsay Morris, 52, died Friday at a Charlottesville hospital. She was the former Frances Jane Collier, born in Greene County on April 27, 1909, daughter of Mrs. Annie Frazier Collier of Scottsville and the late Hudson Cillier. Besides her mother and husband, she is survived by a son, Roman Morris of Earlysville; two daughters, Mrs. Janie Mae Morris and Mrs. Virgie Morris, both of Charlottesville! two brothers, William N. Collier of Scottsville and Henry Hudson Collier of West Palm Bach, Fla.; and three sisters, Mrs. Virgie O'Brien of Scottsville, Mrs. Verta Gentry of Charlottesville and Mrs. Rebecca Howard of Pontiac, Mich. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. today at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home with burial in Scottsville Cemetery. NOTE - Hudson Collier was misspelled in the original obit and the exclamation point was after Charlottesville.
See Husband Lindsay's Obit

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jan. 19, 2002
FRED RAY COLLIER
Fred Ray Collier Sr., 76, of Ruckersville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at a Culpeper Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 21, 1925, in Greene County, a son of the late Clarence and Mary Ella Morris Collier. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristen Collier, and several brothers. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Catherine A. Collier; two sons, Fred R. Collier Jr. and his wife, Pam, and Kenneth R. Collier and his wife, Ruth, all of Ruckersville; four brothers, Willie Collier, Leabert Collier, and John Collier, all of Ruckersville, and Henry Collier of Fredericksburg; four sisters, Minnie Mallory of Baltimore, Margaret Lawson of Elkton, Pearl Cliser of N.C., and Eunice Richie of Ind.; four grandchildren, Kenneth R. Collier Jr., Kari L. Collier, Jason R. Collier, and Jenna M. Collier; and two great-grandchildren, Ashley Collier, and Amanda Collier. Mr. Collier was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque, with interment in the Ruckersville Cemetery. Pastor Ronnie Sipes will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be given to the Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Stanardsville, Va. 22973.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Dec. 8, 2018
GARRY LYNN COLLIER
Garry Lynn "Porky" Collier, 57, of Barboursville, died on Thursday December 6, 2018, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. Born on July 16, 1961, in Charlottesville, he was the son of Minnie Via Collier and the late Molay Collier. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Molay Terry Collier and wife, Karen Leigh, of Barboursville, and Larry Collier and wife, Gayle, of Orange; one sister, Deborah Dickerson of Barboursville, two nephews, two nieces, and a host of friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, K. Wayne Dickerson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday December 9, 2018, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville, with interment to follow at Graham Cemetery in Orange. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Jan. 12, 1992
GENE H. COLLIER
Gene Harris Collier, 51, of Stanardsville died Friday, Jan. 10, 1992, in a traffic accident in North Carolina. Born March 29, 1940, in Charlottesville, he was the son of M. Houston and Eva Collier of Stanardsville. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kathleen S. Collier of Stanardsville; one daughter, Wendy Dawn Collier of Charlottesville; two sons, Scott Collier of Charlottesville and Brandon Collier of Stanardsville; a daughter-in-law, Donna Collier; two grandchildren, Crystal Collier and Ashley Collier; and one sister, Shirley Howell of Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Collier was a truck driver for Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., a member of the Greene County Rescue Squad, a graduate of William Monroe High School and a U.S. Army veteran of six years. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, in Swift Run Baptist Church, of which he was a member. The Rev. Mark Holder and the Rev. Jim Woods will officiate. Interment will be in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. The family suggest memorial contributions be given to Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Stanardsville 22973.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jul. 3, 1951
GEORGE W. COLLIER
EARLYSVILLE - George Wesley Collier, of Earlysville, died at the University Hospital yesterday. He was 49 years old. A native of Rockingham County, Collier is survived by his wife, the former Miss Anne Laura Morris, of Greene County; one son, Otis D. Collier, of Stanardsville; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest Morris, of Earlysville, Mrs. Russell Morris, also of Earlysville, and Mrs. Irving Shifflette, of Dyke. He is also survived by two brothers, Edward Collier, of Ruckersville, and David Collier, of Earlysville. Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Church of God, Nortonsville. Interment will be at the Sunset Grove Cemetery in Earlysville.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Nov. 7, 2003
GEORGIA MAE SHIFFLETT COLLIER
Georgia Mae Collier, 92, Charlottesville, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at her home. Mrs. Collier was born Sept. 2, 1911, and was the daughter of the late George W. and Alice Mae Shifflett. She was a member of Mount Olivet Christian Church. Her husband, Elvin Collier, preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Aubrey N. collier of Barboursville and Elvin G. collier of Troy; two daughters, Goldie Fitz of Scottsville and Margaret Martin of Crimora; a grandson raised in the home, Douglas Fitz of Charlottesville; 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 14 step-great-grandchildren, 15 step-great-great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. The Rev. Wayne Collier will conduct the funeral 1 p.m. Sunday at Ryan Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral chapel in Quinque.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 12, 1973
GIVIE PEARL SHIFFLETT COLLIER
Mrs. Givie Pearl Collier, 83, of Earlysville died Wednesday at a Gordonsville hospital. A native of Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Laura Hensley Shifflett and the wife of the late Martin Collier. She was also a member of Nortonsville Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, Ellie Collier of Earlysville; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Mowbray of Ruckersville and Mrs. Minnie Roach of Charlottesville; one brother Zean Shifflett of Elkton; 17 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Nortonsville Pentecostal Church with burial in Holly Memorial Gardens. Ryan-Estes Funeral Home of Stanardsville is in charge of arrangements.

The Maryland Independent on Apr. 18, 2018
GOLDIE DORIS COLLIER WEDDING
Goldie "Doris" Wedding, 90, of Port Tobacco, MD, passed away at home on April 12, 2018. Born in Ryceville, MD, on March 18, 1928 to the late William Jefferson Collier and the late Goldie O. Shifflett Collier. Goldie is also preceded in death by her husband, Lee M. Wedding Sr.; and 12 siblings. She is survived by her sons: Todd Wedding (Robin); Lee Wedding Jr.; daughters: Mary Lou Croisetiere (The late Leo); Patricia Richmond (Robert); 10 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Goldie owned and operated Wedding Store in Port Tobacco, MD. She cherished her family and friends. Her greatest joy was caring for others and she always wanted everyone to be happy. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, PA, 211 St. Mary's Ave., LaPlata, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 19, 11 a.m. at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, PA. Interment to follow the Funeral Service at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman-Beantown Rd., Waldorf, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America (www.alzfdn.org). Online condolences may be offered at: arehartechols.com.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jan. 18, 2003
GOLDIE LEE COLLIER
Goldie Lee Collier, 76, of Dyke, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born Dec. 25, 1926, a daughter of the late Rolly and Frances Keaton Collier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delanie Collier. She is survived by two daughters, Desiree Bourne and her husband, Jason, of Dyke, and Linda Moore of High Point, N.C.; two grandchildren, Kathy Morris and Amberlin Davis; a grandchild to be, Haley N. Bourne; a sister, Arlene Shifflett and her husband, Roy, of Charlottesville; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Nortonsville Pentecostal Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Brother Ellis Roach will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Ryan Funeral Home Chapel in Quinque.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Feb. 16, 2018
H. WAYNE COLLIER

The Rev. H. Wayne Collier, 84, husband of Gladys Marie (Shifflett) Collier of 305 Sussex Drive, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in Augusta Health in Fishersville. Rev. Collier was born on January 13, 1934, in Charlottesville, a son of the late Walter and Ardella (Shiflett) Collier. Rev. Collier was an ordained Bishop in the Church of God of Cleveland, Tennessee, and he retired in 2009 serving for twenty-seven years as Minister of the Grubert Avenue Church of God. He was a minister for over fifty years, starting his ministry in Damascus, Maryland, then his ministry carried him to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Del-Mar. Throughout the states, he was associated in establishing twenty-four churches, he was involved as the District Youth Director, District Evangelist Director, and District Pastor Over-Seer. Wayne and his family were known for singing gospel music, known to many as the "Singing Collier's." In addition to his parents, Rev. Collier was preceded in death by a brother, Gilbert O. Collier. Surviving in addition to his wife of sixty-four years, is a son, Randall W. Collier of Stuarts Draft and his fianc‚e, Melissa Harris, of Harrisonburg; a daughter, Sharon (Collier) Waggy and her husband, Jeffrey Sr., of Dayton; four grandchildren, Daniel Wayne Collier and wife, Ciara, Jeffrey Allen Waggy II, Charity L. Hamer and husband, Charles, and Joshua Mason Collier and wife, Taylor; and four great-grandchildren, Hunter M. Hamer, Charleigh Collier, McKenzie Hamer, and Kennedy Collier. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018, in the Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory. A Celebration of life will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018, in the Nortonsville Church of God, 1505 Simmons Gap Road, Dyke, Virginia, by the Rev. David Haggy and Bishop J. David Allison. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville. Active pallbearers will be Daniel Wayne Collier, Jeffrey Allen Waggy II, Joshua Mason Collier, Charles Hamer, Wilbert Shifflett, and Sonny Kyle. It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 2566, Staunton, VA 24402. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of his arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 10, 2005
HAZEL DREWCILLA COLLIER
Hazel Drewcilla Collier, 75, of Ruckersville, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born Aug. 2, 1928, in Gainesville, Texas, a daughter of the late Raymond Owen and Leona Mae Riddles Dotson. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Hazel Jakie Collier; and one sister, Joanne May Dotson. She is survived by two sisters, Frances Marie Thacker and her husband, Thomas of Ruckersville, Margaret Anne Houchens and her husband, Steve of Troy; two sisters, Tassie Woody of Collinsville Texas, Thelma Truit of Gainesville, Texas; four brothers, Lynnel Dotson of Collinsville, Texas, Clyde Dale Dotson of Collinsville, Texas, Lonnie Dotson of Gainesville, Texas, Raymond O'Neil Dotson of Washington; five grandchildren, Doug Thacker and his wife, Grace, William Thacker, Rodney Houchens, Stephanie Hawkins and her husband, Timmy, Stephen Houchens and his wife, Tracy; 18 great-grandchildren; many nieces; and nephews and friends. She was a longtime member of the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Charlottesville. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at the Nortonsville Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Ronnie Sipes officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2005, at the Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. NOTE: The two sister, Frances and Margaret is an error they are daughters.

The Teague Funeral Home.
HATTIE VIRGINIA [COLLIER] DEAN
Hattie Virginia Dean, 91, of Charlottesville, surrounded by her family went to be with the Lord on Monday May 14, 2012. Born August 5, 1920 in Alexandria, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Jack Conley and Josie Shifflett Conley. Also preceding her in death was he husband, Gilbert Lee Dean, Sr, her daughter Virginia Marie Dean, two sons Gilbert Lee Dean, Jr. "Dizzy", and Homer Thomas Dean. Her survivors include her sons, Clifton Warfield Dean, Solomon Cohill Dean and his wife Ruby, Jimmy Lee Dean, Sr. and his fiancé Tera and her son in law Curtis Dean and a sister Marie Eppard, her grandchildren Lois Dean, Michelle Lam and husband Bark, Eddie Dean and his wife Rebecca, Paula Deane and her fiancé Ed Teeter, Doris Pritchett, Calvin Dean and wife Brooke, Donna Farrish and husband Tony, Debra (Derby) Forbes and husband Tommy, Thomas Dean and wife Amy. Her great grandchildren are Jessie Shifflett, Stacy Shifflett, Curtis Lam, Leah Ashley Lam, Jimmy Lee Dean, Jr., Amanda Dean, Michael Dorman, Crystal Dean and fiancé Charles Beason, Eddie L. Dean, Jr, Christy Pritchett and fiancé Justin Owens, Kimberly Pritchett and fiancé Robert Kidd, Danny Ll. Pritchett, Jr, Ashley Shifflett and husband Duane, Earon Dean and fiancé Keith Hailey, Victoria Dean, Dillion Marshall, Ashley Sargaent, Tiffany Thacker and husband Anthony "Bo", Beth Currier and fiancé Christopher Gibson, Tonya Payne and husband Jeffrey, Tammy Trent and husband Todd, Codi Forbes and fiancé Steven Harlow, Travis Cohill Dean, Devon Dean, Bud Dean , Sierra Dean, her great-great grandchildren, Thomas Hughes, Noah William Owens, Robert Kidd, II, Kourtney Kidd, Dallas Shifflett, Duane Shifflett, Jr., Tanner Hailey, Charles Beason, Jr., Nevaeh Beason, Chase Dorman, Savannah Shifflett, Jacob Thacker, John Payne, William Trent, Holden Trent, special friends, Alma Geibel and her mother Dora Mundie, Andy Lawson and family, Danny L. Pritchett, Sr, Jimmy Dean (Grottoes), the Fitzgerald Family. Hattie was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. Hattie was also a care provider for many years at the Cedars Nursing Home. She was a beautiful lady, both inside and out. We will Miss your love and your beautiful smile. You will never be forgotten! We love you. A special thank you to the granddaughter Christy Pritchett for her love and care during the past years. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Teague Funeral Home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Oct. 27, 2004
HELEN COLLIER GIBBS
Helen Collier Gibbs died peace-fully in her sleep on Oct. 26, 2004, at 5:14 a.m. at Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, Va. Mrs. Gibbs was born April 16, 1914, in Lydia, Va. to Sara Lamb Collier and Newton Scott Collier. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Gibbs Jr. Mrs. Gibbs is survived by her daughter, Jane Gibbs Lott and her husband, G. Duncan Lott, III of Boca Raton, Fla.; two grandsons, George D. Lott, IV. of Chamblee, Ga. and J. Gibbs Lott and his wife, Shane, of Vestavia Hills, Ala.; nieces and nephews, Gayle and W.H. Collier, Ellen and Glen Collier, Sandra and Melvin Shifflett, all of Stanardsville, Cheryl Brunk of Charlottesville, Kathy and Scott Collier of Hurricane, W.Va., Debra and Peter Gaglio of Midlothian, Va., Donna Ralph of Silver Springs, Md.; and three sisters-in-law, Charlotte and Lucille Collier of Stanardsville, Va., Frances Gibbs, Canandaigua, NY. She was preceded in death by brothers Edward, Winston and Shirley Collier. Mrs. Gibbs grew up in Greene County and graduated from William Monroe High School. She earned her B.S. degree from Capitol City School of Nursing in Washington, D.C. Following graduation, she served three years as assistant medical supervisor at Gallinger Municipal Hospital in Washington. She was. I.V.N.A. in the District for 1 and a half years and public roads administrator in Central America for 14 months before returning to Greene County in 1955 to become Public Health Nurse for Greene County. She retired nearly 21 years later and was recognized at the time by the board of supervisors, ex-pressing their appreciation of her faithful performance of duty and untiring service to the community. Mrs. Gibbs was a long time member of the Stanardsville United Methodist Church and the U.M.W. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at the Stanardsville United Methodist Church with graveside services immediately following at the Stanardsville Cemetery. The Rev. Reginald D. Burgess will conduct the service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at the Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stanardsville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 26, Stanardsville, VA 22973. The Family wishes to thank the staff at Evergreen Manor for their kindness while she lived there. Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque is in charge of arrangements.

HENRY HUDSON COLLIER
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Nov. 30, 1961
Henry Hudson Collier of Farmville, native of Greene County, died at his home after a long illness. He was 78. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nimrod Collier. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Annie Frazier Collier; two sons: William Collier of Scottsville and Henry H. Collier of Florida; four daughters: Mrs. Frances Morris of Charlottesville, Mrs. Virgie O’Brien and Mrs. Verta Powell of Scottsville, and Mrs. Rebecca Howell of Pontiac, Mich.; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Morris of Dyke. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at a funeral home with burial in Scottsville Cemetery.    See Wife Annie on this page.

The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Thu, Jul. 1, 1965
HERBERT COLLIER
Herbert Collier, 63, a retired farmer, died Friday, June 25, 1965, at his home in Dyke. Born June 4, 1902, in Albemarle County, he was the son of Frances Keaton Collier and the late John Collier, and life-long member of the Free Pentecostal Church, Nortonsville. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Arlene Morris Collier; three sons: Jimmy Collier and Randolph Collier of Dyke, and Lanie Collier of Charlottesville; five daughters: Mrs. Beulah Shifflett, Mrs. Shirley Knight and Mrs. Barbara Shifflett of Dyke, Mrs. Bertha Morris of Free Union and Mrs. Linda Collier of Barboursville; three brothers: Robert Collier, of Md., Simmie Collier of Fredricksburg and Jake Collier of Charlottesville; five sisters: Mrs. Ellis Thomas of Free Union, Mrs. Arlene Shifflett and Mrs. Goldie Collier of Charlottesville, Mrs. Nellie Rainer of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Sadie Staples of Washington, D.C.; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 27, at two o'clock at the Free Pentecostal Church at Nortonsville with burial in Holly Memorial Gardens near Charlottesville.
NOTE - Jimmy Collier above should be Johnnie Collier.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Aug. 24, 1973
HERBERT G. COLLIER
STANARDSVILLE - Herbert George Collier, 72, of Stanardsville, died Wednesday in his home. A native of Greene County, Mr. Collier was the son of the late John and Martha Collier. He was a retired steelworker. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Lettie Smith Collier of Stanardsville; four daughters, Mrs. Hage Lamb of Earlysville, Mrs. James Shifflett of Alexandria, Mrs. Early Morris and Mrs. Douglas Dodson, both of Stanardsville; three sons, Ennis Collier of Shenandoah, Elbert Collier and Dallas Collier, both of Stanardsville; two sisters, Mrs. Prentiss Williams of Orange, and Mrs. Harvey McDaniel of Winchester; three brothers, Floyd Collier of Stoney Point, Clarence Collier of Ruckersville, and Scott Collier of Stanardsville; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Lydia Pentecostal Church, Stanardsville, Burial will be in the church cemetery with Ryan-Estes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, V A, Sat, Apr 14, 2018
HERBERT LEE COLLIER SR.
Herbert Lee Collier, Sr., 84, of Barboursville, died on Friday, April 13, 2018, at his residence. Born on February 3, 1934, in Charlottesville, he was a son of the late, Boggie Collier and Mamie Morris Collier. Mr. Collier was retired from The University of Virginia Medical Center Facilities Management. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Collier; two sons, Herbert L. Collier, Jr. and Christopher Matthew Collier; five grandchildren, Brandon Collier, Jason Collier, Kaitlyn Collier, Kimberly Collier, and Kelly Collier; three great-grandchildren, Hannah, Caleb, and Alexis Collier; two sisters, Lucille Wall and Betty Herndon, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Molay "Buck" Collier, Bill Collier, and William Collier. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2018, at The Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville with interment to follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. Pastor Terry Jewell will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The Fredericksburg.com, VA, Mon, Aug. 24, 2009
HERMAN DULANEY COLLIER
Herman Dulaney Collier, 80, of Richmond passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at his home. He was the son of the late Simm and Ruby Collier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilmer, Richard and Berman Collier. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Fleta Collier; five children, Chris Collier and his wife, Donna, Ann Gammon and her husband, Buzz, Donna Gayle and her husband, Edwin, Ken Collier and his wife, Debra, and Tina Manson and her husband, Steven; eight grandchildren, Christine, Bradley, Jonathan, Ryan, Billy, Shannon, David and Kenny; and four great-grandchildren, Savannah, Morgan, Madelynn and Kaili. He also leaves behind nine brothers; four sisters; a sister-in-law, Faye Poteat; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks go to his niece Laura Lauer for the excellent care of her uncle during his illness. A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Ashland Church of God, 407 Myrtle St., Ashland, where a service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Cancer Institute. Bliley's Staples Mill has been entrusted with the arrangements.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Jan. 11, 2016
HOLLAS GENE COLLIER

Hollas G. Collier left this life for his heavenly home on Jan. 9, 2016. He was born July 28, 1947, in Charlottesville, Va. Hollas is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Charlotte G. Collier of Dyke, Va.; one daughter, Lisa C. Hamm and her husband, Ken, also of Dyke; one son, Hollas Gene Collier Jr. and his wife, Cathy, of Ruckersville; and two granddaughters, Heather Marti and her husband, Carlos, of Chesterfield, Va., and Tyler Collier of Dyke. Hollas is also survived by his parents, Otis and Maxine Collier; six brothers and sisters, Joyce Baugher, Terry Tomlin and her husband, Kemper, George Collier and his wife, Heather, Daryl Collier and his wife, Pam, Paula Loving and Thurman Collier and his wife, Vicki; sister-in-law, Linda Collier; a host of nieces, nephews, which he thought of as his own; and special aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Delma Shifflett; brother, O.L. Collier Jr.; and two special brothers-in-law, Harold Wayne Shifflett and Wayne Baugher. He was a carpenter by trade. He started working when he was 18 years old. He was a part of the family business, O.L. Collier and Son, since 1976. Hollas enjoyed softball and golf. He was also a hunter, and he loved the outdoors and running his dogs. Hollas was known as having the best hunting dogs in the country. He was a member and great supporter of Nortonsville Church of God, where he served the Lord faithfully. His church family will miss his beautiful smile and many hugs. He was a very loving father and grandfather and will be missed very dearly by his family. Matthew 25:23 "His Lord said unto him, well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of the Lord." The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at the Nortonsville Church of God, 1505 Simmons Gap Road, Dyke, Va. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at Nortonsville Church of God with Pastor David Allison officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nortonsville Church of God Building Fund. The family wishes to thank the staff and physicians at Martha Jefferson Hospital and University of Virginia Cardiac Care for all you did for Hollas and your love and support to the family. God bless you. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com. Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is in charge of arrangements.

The Greene News, Greene Co., VA, Sep. 13, 2012
HUGH BILLY COLLIER
Hugh Billy Collier, (Bill), 81, of Stanardsville, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012, at The Harbor at Renaissance in Stanardsville. He was born August 31, 1931, in Barboursville, Virginia, to the late Boggie and Mamie Morris Collier. He is survived by two sisters; Lucille Walls of Fredericksburg and Betty and husband John Herndon of Barboursville, and three brothers; Molay (Buck) and wife Minnie Collier, Herbert and wife Frances Collier, and William (Poo) and wife Linda Collier, all of Barboursville. He was preceded in death by brother-in-law China Walls. Fifty-nine years ago, he married Willie Jean Monger and together they had three children; a daughter, Patricia Ann who is married to Gary Myers, and sons John Hugh (Butch) and Robert Wade Collier, all of Stanardsville. Bill is also survived by eleven grand children; Melinda Collier of Stanardsville, Tabatha Myers and husband Paul of Waynesboro, Christie Spencer and husband Albert of Louisa, Heather Daniels and husband Bryan of Madison, Jennifer Flores and husband Able of Juarez, Mx., Sandra Collier and friend Val of Charlottesville, Robert Jr. (Robbie) and fiancé Heather of Stanardsville, Christopher Collier of Gordonsville, Christopher Wolfe of Stanardsville, Travis Wolfe of Locust Grove, and Amber Faith Collier of Stanardsville, and fourteen great grand children. Also he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Bill worked a number of years for the Southern Railroad and as a supervisor at the Webster Brick Company of Somerset. He later retired to his life’s second love, full-time farming. Bill loved nature, the land, and tending his cattle. The family will welcome friends at First Bible Baptist Church Map at Ruckersville on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A service of remembrance celebrating Bill’s life will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. at First Bible Baptist Church Map with the Reverend James E. Wood presiding. Burial will follow in Elk Run Cemetery, Elkton Map. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation be given to First Bible Baptist Church, PO Box 42, Ruckersville, Virginia 22968. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.

The Greene County Record
JACOB COLLIER
Jacob Collier, an old Greene county citizen, 76 years old, died with heart trouble March 20, 1922, at 7:20 pm. at his home at Haneytown. He was buried at Haneytown Wednesday. He is survived by six children as follows: Murphey, Ottine, Rolley and Ross Collier, Mrs. Vergie Raines and Mrs. Gracie Lawson.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Feb. 2, 1985
JAKE COLLIER
Jake Collier, 65, of Rt. 2, Gordonsville died Feb. 5th, in a Charlottesville Hospital. He was born June 1, 1919, in Greene Co., son of the late Rolland and Frances Keaton Collier. Survived by his wife, Hazel D. Collier; two daughters, Frances Marie Thacker of Buckingham and Margaret Ann Houchens of Charlottesville; three sisters, Elsie Thomas of Troy, Arlene Shifflett and Goldie Collier, both of Charlottesville; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sat. At the Nortonsville Pentecostal Church with interment in church cemetery. Officiating will be Ronnie Sipe, Jessie Shifflett and Ellis roach will officiate.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Aug. 21, 1965
JAMES OSCAR COLLIER
James Oscar Collier, 69,of RFD 2, died today in a Charlottesville hospital. He was a retired farmer. Born in Greene County, he was the son of the late Mae and Louisa Conley Collier. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lou Horner Collier; three brothers, Clinton Collier of Eheart, Dewey Collier of Alexandria and William S. Collier of Grottoes; and four sisters, Mrs. Russell Rainer of Ehart, Mrs. William Collier and Mrs. H.B. Frazier, of Charlottesville and Mrs. Chesley Thomas of Louisa. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Hill and Irving Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Pran Church Cemetery in Albemarle County. NOTE - Eheart and Paran was misspelled in the original obit.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Sep. 27, 2008
JEAN ANN SHIFFLETT COLLIER
Jean Ann Shifflett Collier, 60, of Barboursville passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008. She was born October 27, 1947, daughter of the late David Shifflett and Catherine Taylor Shifflett. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, David Shifflett and Catherine Taylor Shifflett; one sister, Florence Rainer. She is survived by her husband, Aubrey N. Collier Sr. of Barboursville, Virginia; one son, Aubrey N. Collier Jr. of Fairfax, Virginia; five step-children, Robin Hutton and her husband, Chuck, of Evington, Virginia, John Collier and his wife, Barbara, of Barboursville, Virginia, William Collier and his wife, Karen, Sandra Collier, Wanda Trent and her husband, Phil, all of Gladys, Virginia; one sister, Dorothy McClung and her husband, Henry, of Barboursville, Virginia; eight step-grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends. She was employed at Klock-ner Penaplast in Gordonsville, Virginia for 22 years as a supervisor. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, at the Ryan Funeral Home with the Reverend Wendell Lamb officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The pallbearers for the service will be Garry Smith, Tony Martin, Donnie Hensley, Chris Smith, Bryan Smith and Henry McClung Jr. Donations may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903 or Orange County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 446, Orange, VA 22960 - Attention: Christine Carpenter. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Apr. 21, 2005
JEANNE ANN SHINE COLLIER
Jeanne Ann Shine Collier, 61, of Ruckersville, departed this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at her home. She was born Dec. 27, 1943, in Massillion, Ohio, the daughter of the late Waldo and Eldora Shine. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Collier. Jeanne was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and beloved by all who knew her. She will be missed dearly. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons, George Collier and his wife, Beverly, of Winchester, Va., Scott Collier and his wife, Melinda, of Ruckersville, and Kenny Collier and his wife, Vanessa, of Ruckersville; her grandchildren, Ashley Cyrus, Cort Collier and Kacie Collier, all of Ruckersville; one sister, Sandy Nichols and her husband, Pete, of Madison, Miss.; and numerous family members and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005, at Blue Ridge Community Church, Lake Saponi Road, with pastor Ray Berry officiating. Interment will follow at Ruckersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2005, and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903. The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Hospice of the Piedmont. A special thanks for Dr. Bently Calhoun and her nurse, Mary Dillion. Special thanks also to family and friends for their love, support and kindness during Jeanne's illness. Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Sep. 27, 2018
JESSE E. COLLIER
DOVER, Delaware -- Jesse E. Collier, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on December 17, 1930, to the late Clarence and Bertha Mae (Shifflett Collier) Lester. Jesse graduated from the Miller School of Albemarle in 1947. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served proudly for 20 years, retiring in 1968 with the rank of Master Sergeant. After his military career he worked at ILC Industries during "the Apollo years" and later at The DuPont Company. He retired from DuPont in 1991 after 18 years of service. Jesse was a member of Piedmont Stella Lodge No. 50, AF&AM for over 50 years. Jesse was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Mary Jacqueline White Collier, who passed away just a few short months ago; his brother, C. Louin Collier of Ruckersville, Virginia; and sister, Ruth Collier of Charlottesville, Virginia. He is survived by his children, John R. Collier and his wife, Cathy, of Milton, Delaware, Gary L. Collier and his wife, Kathleen, of Tomball, Texas, and Elizabeth A. Jones and her husband, Tad, of Dover, Delaware; his brother, David W. Collier and his wife, Vreni, of Earlysville, Virginia; his sister, Peggy I. Cassity and her husband, Bill, of Jacksonville, Florida; and his brother, Robert A. Lester and his wife, Flora Lynn, of Salisbury, North Carolina. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2018, at Monticello Memory Gardens, in Charlottesville, Va.

The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Dec. 8, 1955
JESSE EDGAR COLLIER
Jesse Edgar Collier of Ruckersville, died Wednesday morning, November 30, 1955, in the University Hospital. He was born Feb. 28, 1884, in Rockingham Co., son of the late Wesley and Mary E. Shifflett. He leaves two daughters, Brs. Hattie Collier, of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Sallie Breeden, of Barboursville; a son, Jesse H. Collier of Ruckersville, his wife, the former Miss Dora Shifflett, of Greene County; a brother, David H. Collier of Earlysville; 12 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. from Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Earlysville with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. I. L. Bennett officiated. NOTE – Brs. appears in the original obit.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jan. 10, 2001
JESSE GILBERT COLLIER
Jesse Gilbert Collier, 82, of Ruckersville, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at Mountain View Nursing Home. He was born April 3, 1918, in Greene County, son of the late Clarence Gilbert Collier and Mary Morris Collier. He is survived by five daughters, Jean Spitzer and her husband, Thomas, of Ehearts Corner, Gloria C. Allen and her husband, Loell, and Brenda C. Morris and her husband, Wayne, all of Stanardsville, and Jo Ann C. McDaniel and her husband, Bobby, and Eva C. Trimmer and her husband, Sidney, of Ruckersville; one daughter-in-law, Bonnie T. Collier; five brothers, Fred R. Collier, Wilbert Collier and John W. Collier, all of Ruckersville, Leabert R. Collier of Stanardsville, and Henry Collier of Fredericksburg; four sisters, Minnie C. Mallory of Baltimore, Pearl C. Clizer of Silver Spring, Md., Margaret C. Lawson of Elton, and Eunice C. Ritchey of Lafayette, Ind.; and 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Eva McDaniel Collier; two sons, Clarence G. Collier and Gary G. Collier; and two brothers, Nelson Collier and Leary Collier. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, conducted by the Rev. Frank James, with interment in the Stanardsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain View Nursing Home, HC 5 Box 186, Aroda, Va. 22709.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jan. 21, 2000
JESSIE HOWARD COLLIER
Jessie Howard Collier, 89, of Earlysville, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 20, 2000, at Heritage Hall Nursing home. He was born Aug. 18, 1910. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mavis Breeden Collier; a sister, Sallie Collier Breeden of Earlysville; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Troy and Gladys Breeden, Harold Breeden, Amos and Aubrey Breeden, Alvin Breeden, Hollis and Irene Roach, and Steve and Pansy Terry; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Collier was a member of Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren. Glenn Shifflett will officiate. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Ryan Funeral home in Quinque. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Heritage Hall Nursing Home for their care during his extended illness. The family suggests that memorial contributions be given to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va. 22922.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Apr. 26, 1957
JOHN DANIEL COLLIER
STANARDSVILLE - John Daniel Collier, 77, died last night at his home at Dyke. A native of Greene County, he was the son of the late John H. and Eliza Morris Collier. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Flossie Morris Collier; a daughter Mrs. Beulah E. Morris of Gordonsville; six sons, Warner and Tommie Collier of Charlottesville, Floyd Collier of Nokesville, Lewis Collier of Mt. Rainier, Md., Walter Collier of Earlysville, and Elvin Collier of Dyke; four brothers, Sewell Collier of Charlottesville, Robert Collier of Herndon, Ed Collier of Washington, D.C., and Vincie Collier of Ruckersville; and fours sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Morris of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Anna C. Morris of Somerset, Mrs. Fannie Elliott of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Cecil Shifflett of Geer. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow from Mt. Olivet Christian Church at Dyke, with burial in the church cemetery. NOTE - Charlottesville was misspelled in the original obi

The York Daily Record, York, PA, Oct. 23, 2008
JOHN E. COLLIER

YORK -- John E. Collier, 81, died Sunday, October 19, 2008, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Vada E. (Daughtery) Collier. Born May 12, 1927, in Charlemont, Va., he was the son of the late Russell G. and Luddie L. (Shifflet) Collier. Mr. Collier retired from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania after 30 years of employment. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII serving in the Military Police. John loved and was very devoted to his late wife, Vada, and his family. He enjoyed following the Phillies baseball team and was also fond of animals. He is survived by two sons, J. Alan and his wife, Pam Collier of Manchester, and Barry E. Collier of York; a daughter, Linda E. Snell of York; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, George Collier of York; and two sisters, Flossie Stottlemyer and Gladys Roach, both of Manchester. John was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and Irving Collier. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, with Pastor Kent Vandervort, of Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene, officiating. A visitation will be held Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery with graveside military rites performed by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 140 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 208, York, PA 17401. www.etzweiler.com

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jan. 28, 2004
JOHN FRANKLIN COLLIER
John Franklin "Hout" Collier, 66, of Ruckersville passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at a Charlottesville hospital. He was born Nov. 1, 1937, in Greene County, a son of the late George W. and Blanche Morris Collier. He was also preceded in death by a son, John F. Collier Jr. and a sister, Lucille Conley. He is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Hazel K. Collier of Ruckersville; a daughter, Deborah Townsend and husband, Greg, of Dyke; three sons, David Edwin Collier and wife, Tracy, of Louisa, Stuart Allen Collier and wife, Michelle, and Wendell Wade Collier of Ruckersville; seven sisters, Maxine Shifflett and Edith Marshall of Dyke, Barbara Harris, Vergie Shifflett and Bernice Crawford of Charlottesville, Tessie Conley of Stanardsville and Mary Morris of Crozet; three brothers, Leroy Morris of Dyke, Glen Morris of Palmyra and Calvin Morris of Stanardsville; five grandchildren, whom he dearly loved, Jessica and Adam Townsend and Amber, Taylor and Storey Collier. He is also survived by his step-father, John A. Morris. Mr. Collier was a retired roofer and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the First Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. Elbert Conley officiating with interment in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque. A special thanks to the Greene County Rescue Squad and Dr. Katherine Kwan and staff at the University of Virginia Hospital.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Dec. 28, 2012
JOHN WALTER COLLIER SR.
John Walter Collier John Walter Collier Sr., 64, of Gordonsville, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012. He was born on March 7, 1948, in Greene County, the son of the late Earl and Finnie Florene Morris Collier. Mr. Collier was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam Era where he was injured and disabled. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and the Veteran's of Foreign War. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jason Wayne Collier; and a daughter, Pamela Roberts. Mr. Collier is survived by a daughter, Jessica DeBoer and husband, Ben, of Madison; a son, John Walter Collier Jr. of Orange; two brothers, William Earl "Willie" Collier and wife, Margaret, of Martinsburg West Virginia, Norman Reed Collier and wife, Judy, of Winchester; three sisters, Mildred Faye Dunnivan and husband, Billy, of Barboursville, Anette Smithwick and husband, Billy, of Gordonsville, and Patsy Ann Shipp and husband, Bo, of Barboursville; two half brothers, Kevin Collier of Ruckersville and Jody Collier of Tennesee; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at the Orange Assembly of God Church with full military honors. Pastor Greg Vogt will officiate the service. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is assisting the family.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Jul. 13, 2021
JOHN WESLEY COLLIER
John Wesley Collier, 87, of Luray, passed away July 8, 2021, at Winchester Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1934, in Rockingham County to the late Charles and Ella Meadows Collier. On Sept. 20, 1952, he married Leatha Virginia Shifflett Collier, who preceded him in death Nov. 5, 1999. He is also preceded by his siblings, Howard Collier, Alden Collier, Ruth Reid, Bertie Gordon, Bessie Gordon, Lillie Eppard, Mearl Shifflett and Sue Wright; daughter-in-law, Glinda Collier; and son-in-law, Emmett Rash Jr. Mr. Collier loved to hunt and fish and was an avid gardener. He enjoyed Blue Grass music, playing the guitar, NASCAR races and the Washington Redskins. He spent most of his life in Manassas and raised his family there until his retirement from the City of Manassas as Supervisor of the Electrical Department. He is survived by his son, John Lee Collier Sr. of Marshall; daughters, Linda Louise Rash of Apollo Beach, Fla., and Kathy Marie Hamilton and husband, Mike, of Front Royal; grandchildren, John Lee Collier Jr., Stacey Nalls, Christina Collier and Jennifer Blevins; great-grandchildren, Gary, William, Katrina, Joshua, Leah, Victoria, Jessica and Shaylee; and several nephews and nieces. The Rev. Barbara Hensley will conduct the funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Elkton, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 prior to the service. Burial will follow in Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 10, 2004
JOHN WESLEY COLLIER
John Wesley Collier, 65, of Ruckersville, passed away Monday, March 8, 2004, at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1938, a son of the late Clarence C. and Mary Ellan Morris Collier. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jeanne A. Collier of Ruckersville; three sons, George W. Collier and his wife, Beverly of Winchester, Scott A. Collier and his wife, Melinda, and Kenneth C. Collier and his wife, Vanessa, of Ruckersville; three grandchildren, Ashley N. Cyrus, Cort A. Collier and Kacie L. Collier, all of Ruckersville; three brothers, Leabert Collier and his wife, Lois, of Stanardsville, Henry Collier and his wife, Christine, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Wilbert Collier and his wife, Stella, of Ruckersville; three sisters, Minnie Mallory of Baltimore, Md., Eunice Ritchey of Lafayette, Ind., and Margaret Lawson of Elkton, Va. Mr. Collier was owner and operator of Collier Towing Service. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2004, at Blue Ridge Community Church, with interment in Ruckersville Cemetery. Pastor Ray Berry will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, Va.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jun. 25, 1985
JOHNNIE COLLIER
Johnnie Collier, 53, of Rt. 1, Dyke, died Sunday, June 23, 1985, at his home. Born in Albemarle Co. On May 30, 1932, he was the son of Arlene Morris Collier and the late Herbert Collier. Mr. Collier was a retired tool and dye setter with Couse-Hinds in Earlysville. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy Morris Collier; one daughter, Janice Shifflett; three sons, Charles Collier, Michael Collier, and John W. Collier, all of Dyke; five sisters, Bertha Morris of Free Union, Beulah Shifflett of Dyke, Barbara Shifflett of Stanardsville, Linda Collier of Barboursville, and Shirley Knight of Washington; two brothers, Delanie Collier of Charlottesville and James Randolph Collier of Stanardsville; three grandchildren, Bobby Collier, Jessica Collier and Jason Shifflett. Mr. Collier was preceded in death by a son, James Randy Collier. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Teague & Hawkins Chapel, with the Rev. Jesse Shifflett officiating. Interment will be in Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home, 2260, Ivy Road.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jan. 16, 1968
JOSEPHINE ROACH COLLIER
STANARDSVILLE - Mrs. Josephine Roach Collier, 87, died here this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Shifflett. Born in Greene County on Feb. 22, 1880, she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Polly Ann Morris Roach. The widow of Rosser Collier, she was a member of the Church of the Brethren at Dyke. Besides her daughter, she is survived by three sons, Dan Collier of Charlottesville; three daughters, Mrs. Tom Shifflett of Dyke, Mrs. Dennis Shifflett of Stanardsville and Mrs. Clarence Shifflett of Charlottesville; a brother, Lewis Roach of Charlottesville; a sister, Mrs. Anliza Conley of Crozet; 21 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Ryan's Funeral Home of Stanardsville is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jan. 17, 1968
JOSEPHINE ROACH COLLIER
STANARDSVILLE - The funeral for Mrs. Josephine Roach Collier, 87, who died yesterday, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Geer Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in the family cemetery. Among her survivors are three sons, Dan Collier of Stanardsville, Elbert Collier of Geer and Lem C. Collier of Charlottesville. Ryan's Funeral Home of Stanardsville is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, May 5, 2021
JOYCE LUCILLE COLLIER
March 8, 1932 - April 29, 2021
Joyce Lucille Collier, 89, of Charlottesville, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Joyce was born in Charlottesville, Va., on March 8, 1932, to the late Claude Monger and Lear Shifflett Monger. Joyce is survived by her son, five grandchildren, a host of good friends and extended family. In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, one son, and one grandson. A memorial visitation will be held from 7 until 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Teague Funeral Home, 2260 Ivy Rd., Charlottesville.

The Daily Progress, Charllottesville, VA, Thu, Jan. 21, 2016
KENNETH CLIFFORD COLLIER
Kenneth Clifford Collier, 47, of Ruckersville, Va. passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at his residence. He was born on December 27, 1968 in Falls Church, Va. to the late John and Jeanne Collier.He is survived by his brothers, Scott and George Collier. and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, family and friends.Services for Mr. Collier will be private.An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Va. is handling the arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jun. 8, 1996
KRISTEN MARIE COLLIER
Kristen Marie Collier, age 2, of Ruckersville, died Thursday, June 6, 1996, at a Charlottesville hospital. She was born Nov. 26, 1993, in Charlottesville, a daughter of Fred Ray Collier Jr. and Pamela Breeden Collier of Ruckersville. Besides her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Fred Ray Collier Sr. and Catherine Anuszewski Collier of Ruckersville; her maternal grandmother, Hilda Dudley Breeden of Stanardsville; a brother, Jason Ray Collier of Ruckersville; a sister, Kari Leanna Collier of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and a number of aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James A. Breeden. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Ryan Funeral Chapel, Quinque, with interment at the Breeden Family Cemetery. The Rev. Phil Peacock will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville VA
LANNIE WILSON COLLIER JR.
Lannie Wilson Collier Jr., 40, of Free Union died Wednesday, June 19, 1991, at his residence. Born Jan. 20, 1951, in Albemarle County, he was a son of the late Lannie W. and Helen Harriet West Collier Sr. Surviving are his wife, Irene Shifflett Collier; two daughters, Rebecca C. Frazier and her husband, Bryan of Ruckersville and Lorrie A. Collier of Free Union; a dear sister and brother-in-law, Katherine D. and Wayne Morris of Stanardsville; three brothers, Lewis W. Collier of Free Union, J. Edward Collier of Coupland, Texas, and Dennis L. Collier of Rome, Ga.; several beloved sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends. Mr. Collier grew up in the home of the late Raleigh and Cora Collier and their daughters, Lillian Shifflett of Free Union and Doris J. Simmons of Waynesboro. He was a member of Charlottesville Moose Lodge for many years and worked with Albemarle County Service Authority. A funeral service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. today in Teague Chapel with the Rev. John B. Jarman officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the home of Bill and Mavis Blakenship, Sunrise Acres, Route 810, Crozet.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Feb. 3, 2007
LAURA ANN COLLIER
Laura Ann Collier, 67, of Troy went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2007, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Laura was born on March 21, 1939, in Greene County, a daughter of the late Charles Anderson and Mary Helia Morris Crawford. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Elvin Gene Collier; three sons, William R. Roberts and his wife, Debbie, of Palmyra, David A. Roberts of Ruckersville, Kelly L. Roberts of Madison; two daughters, Linda S. Johnson and her husband, Kenneth, of Schuyler, Toni L. McNeil of Charlottesville; two brothers, James R. Crawford of Keedysville, Maryland, Bobby G. Crawford of Millville, New Jersey; two sisters, Peggy A. Dove of Ruckersville, Gwindle E. Bailey of Indian Head, Maryland; 12 grandchildren, James Roberts, Norman Evans Jr., Dustin Roberts, Kevin Evans, Damian Roberts, Roy McNeil Jr., Emmett Roberts, Charlotte Thacker, Shirley Roche, Heather McNeil, Ashley McNeil, Amanda Roberts; 16 great -grandchildren. Mrs. Collier was employed at Frank IX and Sons for 17 years. She was also an Avon Representative for a number of years. Laura was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007, at the Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, Virginia. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2007, at the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Wendell Lamb officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family would like to say a special thank you to the University of Virginia Medical Center Coronary Care Unit, James, the home health care nurse, Freedom Home Health Care staff and Robin Jamison. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Sep. 29, 2021
LEABERT RAYMOND COLLIER
Leabert Raymond Collier, 91, of Stanardsville, Va., with to the with the Lord on Monday, September 27, 2021, at his home. He was born on September 5, 1930, to the late Clarence Collier and Mary Ella Morris Collier. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lois Agnes Davis Collier; brothers, Nelson, Henry, John, Willie, Jessie, Fred and Leary; and sisters, Eunice, Pearl, Minnie, and Margaret. He is survived by his two sons, David Clarence Collier and wife, Emmogene, of Stanardsville, and Leabert "Warren" Collier and wife, Suzanne, of Louisa; grandchildren, Jonathan R. Collier and wife, Nichole, David Scott Collier and wife, Christian, and Merribeth Neal and husband, Rob; great-grandchildren, Toby, Colby, Tory, and Corey Collier, Landon Neal, and Damian Belew; and great great-grandchildren, Delaney Belew and Gracie Belew. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison, with interment at Mission Home Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service, from 2 until 3 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, May 11, 1967
LEARY L. COLLIER
Learly L. Collier, 40, of Ruckersville, died Friday, May 5, 1967 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, from injuries received in a traffic crash on April 24. Born on March 7, 1927, in Lydia, he was the son of the Clarence and Mary Morris Collier of Ruckersville. He was an electrician and a veteran of World War II. Mr. Collier was a member of the Middle River Pentecostal Holiness Church, Lydia. In addition to his parents, he leaves a son, Robert Scott Collier of Scottsville of Charlottesville; two daughters: Miss Betty Jean Collier and Mrs. Linda Lou Deane of Charlottesville; six brothers: Jesse G. Collier an Fred R. Collier, of Ruckersville, Lebert R. and Wilbert E. Collier of Stanardsville, Henry H. and John W. Collier of Alexandria; four sisters: Mrs. Minnie Mallory of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Pearl Cliser of Silver Springs, Md., Mrs. Margaret Lawson of Elkton, and Mrs. Eunice Ritchie of Richmond, Ind. A funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at Middle River Pentecostal holiness Church with burial in the Ruckersville Cemetery. The Rev. Edwin Deane conducted last rites. Pallbearers were Hubert Williams, Lonnie Williams, Ben Williams, Parker Williams, Charles Collier, John R. Cliser.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 15, 2003
LEM CLARENTENT COLLIER
Lem Clarentent Collier, a great love of horses, of Ivy Creek Stable, West Leigh, died October 13, 2003, in a local hospital. Born July 17, 1925, to the late Rosser and Josephine Roach Collier. He is survived by one sister, Essie Shifflett and her husband, Earl; one sister-in-law, Carrie Collier. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Bertie, Lissie and Madie Shifflett and two brothers, Dan and Elbert Collier. The family will receive friends tonight 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, Va. Memorial service at grave side at Holly Memorial Gardens, Thursday, October 16, 2003, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 188, Crozet, Va. 22932; SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, Va. 22906. A special thanks to Jessica Thacker and Dr. Russell Sawyer and his staff.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Apr 15, 2013
LEONA MYRTLE COLLIER
Leona Myrtle Collier, 91, of Ruckersville, died on Sunday, April14, 2013, at the Grace Health and Rehab in Stanardsville. Born on March 22, 1922, in Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Addie Peyton Morris. She was married to the late Elmer Collier. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Collier; a son, Frankie Lee Collier; four brothers; and two sisters. Mrs. Collier is survived by two daughters, Clara Mae Morton and husband, Charlie, of Barboursville, and Judy Marie Knight and husband, Wayne, of Stanardsville, three sons, Jeffery Ray Collier and Elizabeth Dunnivan of Stanardsville, Elmer Orsby Collier and wife, Delores, of Ruckersville, and Ricky Harold Collier and wife, Carol, of Ruckersville; 10 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Ehearts Pentecostal Church with interment in the church cemetery. Brother Phillip Knight and Brother Allan Knott will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Preddy Funeral Home in Orange, 250 West Main Street. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange, is assisting the family.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Feb. 26, 2019
LEONARD COLLIER JR.
Leonard Collier Jr., 72, of Barboursville, died on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Dogwood Village in Orange. Born on March 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Leonard Collier Sr. and Alberta Morris. Mr. Collier was also preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Cason and Nellie McAllister; a brother-in-law, Virgil Runion; and a nephew, David Morris. He is survived by two sisters, Frances Morris and husband, Fred, of Barboursville, and Mildred Runion of Barboursville; brothers-in-law, Clarence Cason of Dundalk, Md., and Sunny McAllister of Barboursville, four nieces and three nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, with interment to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Pastor Terry Jewell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the funeral home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Mar. 3, 2015
LESTER COLLIER
Lester Collier, 95, of Barboursville beloved husband and father went home to be with the Lord on Friday February 27, 2015. Born on December 24, 1919 to the late Clint and Fannie Collier. Lester was a faithful lifelong Pentecostal. He was preceded in death by a son, Lester Lee Collier; and granddaughter, Lisa Ann Collier. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Collier of Barboursville; and his eight children, Junior Collier and wife, Geneva, of Barboursville, Alex Ray Collier, Bobby Collier and wife, Juanita, Janice Richards and husband, Joe, Roger Collier and wife, Delores, Van Collier and wife, Jo Anne, all of Orange, Patricia Lamb and husband, Daniel, of Aroda, Doris Hudson and husband, James, of Sevierville, Tennessee; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Collier of Greene County; and also eleven grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and a sister, Addie Collier of Greene County. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015, from the Preddy Funeral Home in Orange with interment in the Mt. Paran United Methodist Church Cemetery in Ruckersville. Pastor Lee Lawson will officiate. The family will recieve friends on Wednesday March 4, 2015, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. "Well done thou good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things. I will make you ruler over many things; enter you into the joy of your Lord". Matthew 25: 21

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Aug. 9, 2006
LESTER LEE COLLIER SR.
Lester Lee Collier Sr., 58, of Ruckersville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2006. He was at his home. He was born on March 12, 1948, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Lester and Eunice Sholes Collier. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ann Collier. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Collier; one son, Lester Lee Collier Jr. and his wife, Laura, of Ruckersville; one granddaughter, Amber Collier; five brothers, Junior Collier and his wife, Geneva, of Barboursville, Bobby Collier and his wife, Juanita, of Madison, Alex Collier, Roger Collier, and Van Collier and his wife, Joanne, all of Orange; three sisters, Janice Richards and her husband, Joe, of Unionville, Patricia Lamb and her husband, Danny, of Madison, Doris Hitcherson and her husband, James, of Tennessee; a devoted aunt, Addie Collier; an uncle, Dennis Collier; a devoted doctor and friend, Dr. John McGovern; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He will be greatly missed by all. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He attended Grace Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2006, at the Ryan Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2006, at the Ryan Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Paran Cemetery.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jan. 19, 2017
LEWIS WAYNE COLLIER
Lewis "Wayne" Collier, 63, lifer of Free Union, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at his home surrounded by his wife, Patricia; children, Lucy and Grady; and his four legged companions, Abner and Daisy. Born to Lannie and Helen Collier on December 23, 1953, he was the third of five children. After his parents tragic death in July 1957, Wayne and brother "Jr." lived with their father's brother, Raleigh and his wife, Cora Collier, all preceded him in death. Wayne was very passionate about farming and had one of the best small cow-calf farms in the area. This passion had been handed down to his children, who are not afraid of working hard. He was very proud of his kids. He not only worked his own farm, but did so professionally as well. He considered himself a lucky man and proud to be part of the community he lived in. He is survived by his life love, Patricia; children, Lucy and Grady; sisters, Lillian McClary, Jean Simmons, and Ann Morris; brothers, Dennis and Edward; loving mother in law, Betty Whitmore; aunt in law, Billie Jean Banks, and many more family members. Wayne did not wish there to be any type of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association, 4088 Millington Rd., Free Union, VA 22940, or Hospice of the Piedmont, Attn: Development office, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy., Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911, www.hopva.org . Condolences my be sent to his home, 4088 Millington Rd., Free Union, VA 22940.
Note: Sisters Lillian and Jean are actually cousins

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jun 2016
LILLIAN MAVIS COLLIER
Lillian Mavis Collier, formerly of Earlysville, Va., and a resident of Grace Health and Rehab in Stanardsville, Va. for over 13 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Mavis was born on April 7, 1927, in Earlysville, Va., the daughter of the late Luther and Vernie Roach Breeden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Howard Collier; her brothers, Troy, Harold, and Alvin Breeden; and sister, Betty Shifflett. Surviving is her brother, Amos Breeden and his wife, Audrey; sisters, Irene Roche and her husband, Hollis, and Pansy Terry and her husband, Steve; nieces, Nancy Staton, Tracy Roche, Angie Terry, Lisa Ellis, Sheila Breeden, Gail Watkins, Sandra Morris, Tammy Shifflett, Barbara Hussy, Judy Phelan, and Pauline Dorsey; nephews, Tony Roche, Travis Terry, Butch Shifflett, Mike Breeden, and Jimmy Breeden; and many great-nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren. Some of her favorite times were spent working in her flowers, collecting her clowns and porcelain dolls, making quilts and bowling for many years, as well as sharing time with her family members and friends. Special thanks to Grace Health and Rehab Nurses and Staff for the care that Mavis received during the many years she was resident and the Nurses and Chaplain of Southern Care Hospice Service. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 25, 2016, 11 a.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail Ruckersville, VA 22968 with Pastor Glenn Shifflett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. Memorial Contributions may be made in her name to a charity of your choice or Southern Care Hospice Service, 420 Neff Ave #110 Harrisonburg, VA 22801.An online guestbook is available at Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Va. is handling the arrangements.

The Daily Progres, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, May 7, 2019
LOIS DAVIS COLLIER

Lois Davis Collier, 82, of Stanardsville, Va., passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at her home. She was born on May 17, 1936, to the late William Russel Davis and Almira Shifflett Davis. Lois was a member of the Sandy Bottom and Middle River Pentecostal Church, and excellent seamstress, and loved to sing and play the piano. She is survived by her husband, Leabert Raymond Collier; two sons, Leabert "Warren" Collier and wife, Suzanne, of Louisa, and David Clarence Collier and wife, Emmogene, of Dyke; three grandchildren, Jonathan Collier, Scott Collier, and Merribeth Neal; and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison, conducted by Pastor Eddie Deane. Interment will be held at the Mission Home Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service from 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019. A special thanks to our caregiver, Betty Williams and Medi Home Health Care and Hospice.

Unknown newspaper, Dec. 12, 1985
LONEY COLLIER SHIFFLETT
ELKTON - Loney Collier Shifflett, 86, died Tuesday at Liberty House Nursing Home in Harrisonburg. Mr. Shifflett was born in Greene County, Oct. 5, 1899, and was a daughter of the late Murphy and Sallie Shifflett Collier. Her husband, James F. Shifflett, died June 11, 1972. Surviving are two daughters, Bernice Sellers and Frances Loraine Beasley, both of Elkton; three sons, John H. Collier and James Randolph Shifflett, both of Elkton, and Leroy Shifflett of Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Nellie Wade of Takoma Park, Md.; a brother, Claude Collier of Waynesboro; 18 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday at the Elkton Pentecostal Church by the Revs. Kinzy Reed and Homer Frazier. Burial will be in the Elk Run Cemetery at Elkton. The body is at the home of Bernice Sellers on U. S. 340, where friends may call at any time. The Brill Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

The Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA, Sat, Apr 20, 1996
LORAINE V. [COLLIER] CRIST
Loraine V. Crist, 71, West Chestnut Street, Blairsville, died Friday, April 19, 1996, at Indiana Hospital. The daughter of W. J. and Goldie Shiflet Collier, she was born Sept. 14, 1924, in Burnt Mills, Md. A homemaker, Mrs. Crist was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville. Surviving are these sisters and brother: Mrs. Alice Raley, Florida; T. N. Collier, La Plata, Md.; Mrs. Doris Wedding, Port Tobacco, Md.; Mrs. James (Mayme) Coombs, Pomfret, Md.; Mrs. John (Ann) Winebrenner, Mt. Savage, Md.; and Mrs. Margaret Langley, Hollywood, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John ‘Pete” Crist, in 1989; these sisters and brothers: Lucille Tannyhill, G. E. Collier, Marion Blakeslee, Charles Delma and William Collier; and her parents. Friends will be received from noon-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Ferguson-Helm Funeral Home, Blairville, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 22, with the Rev. Robert R. Tolar officiating. Interment will be made in Blairsville Cemetery.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jun. 20, 2019
LORI SNOW COLLIER

Lori S. Collier, 60, of Earlysville, went peacefully home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Lori was born on September 10, 1958 to the late James and Mary Ella Snow. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Robin Snow Wood and her niece, Brandy Wood. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Michael; her son, Robert J. Collier and wife, Megan, and her daughter, Nicki Burnett and husband, Marcus; nine grandchildren, Duncan, Barrett and Hudson Collier and Breana, Luke, Blaise, Trayton, Ayden and Adalynne Burnett; three great-grandchildren, Sophie, Ella and Aspen. Also surviving is her sister, Trudy Wyant and husband, Timmy, their children, and grandchildren; brother-in-law, Chester Wood, his daughter and grandchild; sister-in-law, Kay Shifflett and her husband, Keith and their children and grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Charles and Wayne Collier; and two special family members, Chasity Burnett and Cassandra Louk. Lori was loved by everyone who met her. She had a heart of gold and a loving, quiet spirit. She was a wonderful mother and loving Nana to her grandchildren. Her family was her life. Lori loved the Lord and was a devoted member of Nortonsville Pentecostal Church. She was a dedicated employee of Hantzmon, Weibel & Company for 27 years. She leaves behind countless friends, church family, and extended family who will miss her greatly. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 17, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nortonsville Church of God, 1505 Simmons Gap Rd, Dyke, VA 22935. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the same church, with the Rev. Frankie Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Dyke, Va. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Feb. 28, 2014
LLOYD COLLIER
Lloyd Collier, 96, of Charlottesville, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014, at Trinity Mission Nursing Home. Born December 9, 1917, he was the son of the late Sewell and Lucy Collier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys; four sisters and two brothers. Lloyd is survived by his two children, James "Jimmy" Collier and his wife, Jane, and Brenda Shifflett and her husband, Graham, all of Charlottesville; three grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; three sisters and one brother. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2014, at Riverview Cemetery in Charlottesville, with Mr. Phil Collier officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jan. 18, 1973
LOUELLA H. COLLIER
Mrs. Louella H. Collier
Funeral services for Mrs. Louella Horner Collier, 76, who died Wednesday at her home 1102 Carlton Avenue home, will be held at the Hill and Irving Funeral Home Saturday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jesse Shifflett will officiate, and burial will be at the Mt. Paran Church Cemetery. A native of Martinsburg, W.Va., Mrs. Collier was a member of the Owensville Pentecostal Church. She was the widow of the late Oscar Collier. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. H.B. Frazier of Charlottesville.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Jul. 17, 2005
LUCILLE POWELL COLLIER
Lucille Powell Collier, of Stanardsville died Friday, July 15, 2005, at the Evergreene Meadows in Stanardsville. Born April 11, 1918 on Parker Mountain, (now Farm Colony), Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Paulus Powell and Bertie Mae Powell. Lucille and her husband, Winston, along with his brother, Edward and his wife, Charlotte, owned and operated Collier Brothers General Merchandise in Stanardsville, until 1977. She was a member of the Stanardsville United Methodist Church and took an active role in many aspects of the work of the church as a member of the U.M.W. She loved to golf and was a member of the Ladies Golf Association of Greene Hills Club. Homemaking was another priority, especially cooking, providing delicious meals for her children, grandchildren and friends. She is survived by one son, W.H. Collier Jr., and his wife, Gayle; one daughter, Sandra C. Shifflett and her husband, Melvin; four grandchildren, Brian Collier and his wife, Teresa, Adrian Shifflett and his fiancee', Kelly Boles, Brent Shifflett, Bridget Shifflett and her fiancee', Nathan Kirby; six great grandchildren, Travis, Braydon and Kaylee Collier, Kelsey and Kylie Shifflett and Jayden Kirby. A major loss in her life was the death of her grandson, Winston Todd Collier on Oct. 4, 1988, at the age of 24; and her beloved husband of 53 years, Winston H. Collier Sr., preceded her in death on October 8, 1991. Being the last surviving sibling in a large family, she was also preceded in death by six sisters, Carrie P. Lawson, Maudie P. Haney, Anna P. Hall, Birdie Virginia Powell, Reba P. Roberts and Zelda P. Haney; six brothers, Paul E. Powell, Carl C. Powell, G. Okey Powell, Paulis Stephens Powell "Steve", Lavender W. Powell and Marvin H. Powell. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday July 18, 2005, at Stanardsville United Methodist Church with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Paul Davis and the Rev. Reginald Burgess officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2005, at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. A special thank you to all of Mom's caregivers over the years. They include the Staff and friends at Evergreene Meadows, Joyce Powell and special friends, Norma and Shirley Breeden. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Meadows Santa Fund, 422 William Mills Drive, Stanardsville, VA 22973 Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Oct. 30, 1988
LUCY JANE COLLIER MORRIS
Lucy Jane Collier Morris, 67, of May Fray Avenue in Orange died Oct. 28 in a Charlottesville hospital. She was born May 22, 1921 in Greene County, a daughter of the late Sam and Louise Shifflett Collier. She is survived by her husband, Albert Ray Morris of Orange, and a sister, Phebe Wood of Orange. A funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 31, at 3 p.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with interment in the Graham Cemetery. The Rev. Kenneth Shearer will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 8:30.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Mar. 17, 1979
LUCY SHIFFLETT COLLIER
Lucy Shifflett Collier, 83, of 312, Chestnut St., died Tuesday in a local hospital. She was born in Greene County, the daughter of the late Harden and Eliza Morris Shifflett. She was the widow of Swell Collier. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Otis Johnson Sr., Mrs. Boyd Jenkins and Lucille Collier of Charlottesville, Mrs. John Stoneburner of Front Royal, Mrs. Jimmy Woodson of Louisa and Mrs. French Bache of Culpeper; four sons, Leonard Collier of Barboursville, Russell Collier of Unionville, Lloyd Collier of Charlottesville and Elijah Collier of Crozet; 28 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. A funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Hill and Wood Funeral Home chapel. The Rev Daniel Lowe will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery,. The family will be at the funeral home 7:30 – 9 p.m. today

The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Feb. 1, 1973
LYDIA ANN MORRIS COLLIER
Mrs. Lydia M. Collier
Services for Mrs. Lydia Ann Morris Collier, 87, of Free Union, were held Sunday, January 28, at 2 p.m. at Lydia Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Collier, a native of Greene County, was the widow of Burton Lewis Collier. She died Friday, January 26, 1973, at home. She is survived by three sons, R. W. and Cecil of Free Union and George of Elkton; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Conley of White Hall, Mrs. Lilly O’Brien of Scottsville and Mrs. Sinnie Shifflett of Stanardsville; four brothers, William Morris and Jesse Morris, both of Stanardsville, Manuel Morris of Barboursville and Leonard Morris of Swift Run; two sisters, Mrs. Della Lawson and Mrs. Ella Monger, both of Swift Run; 24 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Ryan-Estes Funeral Home was in charge of the services.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Mar. 15, 1982
MABEL RUBY COLLIER
Mabel Ruby Collier, 60, of 1000 Monticello Rd. died Saturday in a Charlottesville hospital. Born in Rockingham County, she was the daughter of the late Lucy Francis and the late Rosser Smith Morris. She was the widow of the late Eugene Collier. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jimmy Faye Houchens of Charlottesville; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Shifflett and Mrs. Lorraine Allen, both of Elkton, and Mrs. Helen Ogden of Natural Bridge; two brothers, Jesse and Leon Morris of Elkton; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Holly Memorial Gardens, the Rev. Robert H. Donnelly officiating. Hawkins Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. NOTE - Monticello was misspelled in the original obit.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Feb. 19. 1973
MADIE BELLE COLLIER MORRIS
Mrs. Madie Belle Morris, 65, of Stanardsville died Sunday at a Gordonsville hospital. A native of Greene County, Mrs. Morris was the daughter of Mrs. Givie Shifflett Collier of Earlysville and the late Martin Collier. She was a widow of Waymon Morris. Survivors include two sons, Early and Edward of Stanardsville; a foster son, Wilson of Ruckersville; four daughters, Mrs. James Shifflett of Elkton, Mrs. W. H. Branham of Stanardsville, Mrs. Edward Connley of Geer, and Mrs. Wayne Morris of Ruckersville; a brother, Elie Morris; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Roach and Mrs. O'desa Mowbray; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Lydie Pentecostal Church with burial in the church cemetery. Ryan-Estes Funeral Home of Stanardsville is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Feb. 23, 1961
MAMIE MORRIS COLLIER
Mrs. Mamie Morris Collier of Barboursville, native of Greene County, died Saturday in Gordonsville Community Hospital after an illness of two weeks. She was 57. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Morris. Her mother is Mrs. Angeline S. Lamb of Barboursville. Surviving are her mother, four sons: Molay, Herbert, and William Collier of Barboursville, and Hugh Collier of Stanardsville; two daughters: Mrs. Betty Herndon of Barboursville, and Mrs. Lucille Walls of Alexandria; one brother, Jessie Morris of Ruckersville; seven sisters: Mrs. Lillie Shifflett and Mrs. Minnie Shifflett, both of Advance Mills; Mrs. Polly Lamb and Mrs. Lottie Crawford of Barboursville; Mrs. Dora Roach of Earlysville; and Mrs. Sally Cook and Mrs. Elsie Cook of New Market, and eleven grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday at two o'clock at Gordonsville funeral home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery there.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jul. 12, 1994
MANDY COLLIER FRAZIER
Mandy Collier Frazier, 94, of 1102 Carlton Rd., Charlottesville, devoted and loving mother, departed this life July 10, 1994, to be with the Lord. She was born March 5, 1900, in Greene County, a daughter of the late May Collier and Louzia Conley Collier. Her husband was the late Bluford Frazier. She is survived by two sons, James H. Frazier of Charlottesville and John E. Frazier of Palmyra; five daughters, Vernia P. Shifflett of Charlottesville, (Helen) Christine J. Thompson of White Hall, Nettie Virginia Thompson of Crozet, Dolly A. McCauley of Dyke and Audrey Davis of Scottsville; one sister, Nettie Thomas of Orange; 28 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Delbert Frazier. Mrs. Frazier was a member of Owensville Pentecostal Church. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Dennis Collier and the Rev. Jesse Shifflett will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Mar. 21, 1997
MANUEL HOUSTON COLLIER
Manuel Houston Collier, 83, of Stanardsville, passed away Thursday, March 20, 1997, at Evergreene Nursing Care Center, Stanardsville. He was born Oct. 26, 1913, a son of the late Edward and Molly Williams Collier. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eva Collier of Stanardsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley C. and George W. Howell Jr. Of Memphis, Tenn.; a brother, Irving Collier of Charlottesville; a daughter-in-law, Kathleen S. Collier of Stanardsville; four grandchildren, Scottie Collier and Brandon Collier of Ruckersville, Jeffrey Howell of Memphis, and Wendy C. Brown of Quinque; six great-grandchildren, Crystal Collier, Ashley Collier, Dylan Collier, Justin Brown, Jared Howell and Kitiara Howell; and a special niece, Mildred and her husband, Bob Alley. He was preceded in death by a son, Gene Collier. Mr. Collier was a retired justice of the peace. He operated a shoe repair shop for a number of years. He was a member and senior deacon of Swift Run Baptist Church, he worked at Powell's Salvage for a number of years. He was known as Fiddling Pete. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ryan Funeral Chapel, Quinque, with interment at Ruckersville Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Holder will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Greene County Rescue Squad, PO Box 302, Stanardsville, Va., or Swift Run Baptist Church, PO Box 426, Stanardsville, Va. 22973.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Sep. 8, 2012
MARGARET COLLIER MARTIN
Margaret Martin, 77, of Crimora, Virginia, died on Saturday, September 8, 2012, at Augusta Health. She was born on February 24, 1935, in Swift Run Gap, Virginia, to the late Elvin and Georgia Shifflett Collier. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur W. Martin; and her grandson, Jason Edward Norwood. Mrs. Martin retired from ConAgra as a production leader after 36 years of service. She was a loving mother and devoted grandmother and her loving and caring nature will be dearly missed. She is survived by her children, Garry Smith and his wife, Brenda, of Waynesboro, Debra Norwood and her husband, Jim, of Waynesboro, Karen Hensley and her husband, Donnie, of Ruckersville, Anthony Martin of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Christopher Smith and his wife, Jennifer, of Ruckersville. Additional survivors include her siblings, Goldie Fitz, Aubrey Collier and Elvin "Pete" Collier; four grandchildren, Jonathan Williams, Michelle Addler, Bryan Smith and Mike Norwood; and nine great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail Ruckersville, VA 22968. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 13, 2012, at Ryan Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Rescue 5 Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad PO Box 2566 Staunton, VA 24402 and/or Waynesboro Rescue Squad 201 West Broad Street Waynesboro, VA. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com. Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Virginia is handling the arrangements.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Jan. 27, 2005
MARGARET FRANCIS COLLIER LAWSON
Margaret Francis Collier Lawson, 83, of Oak Lea Nursing Home in Harrisonburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at the nursing home. Mrs. Lawson was born Nov. 10, 1921, in Madison County, and was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Ella Morris Collier. She was a member of Evangelical United Methodist Church in Elkton and retired from Sleepwear Inc. in Elkton. Mrs. Collier, along with her parents and siblings, were one of approximately 465 families evicted from their homes located inside what later became the Shenandoah National Park. On Jan. 3, 1938, she married Jesse Austin Lawson, who preceded her in death Jan. 24, 1999. She is survived by two sons, William J. Lawson of Florida and Jimmy A. Lawson of Elkton; three brothers, Wilbert Collier and Leabert Collier, both of Ruckersville and Henry Collier of Fredericksburg; two sisters, Minnie Mallory of Maryland and Eunice Ritchie of Indiana; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The Rev. Alda Gunn will conduct the funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at the Evangelical United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton, VA 22827, or the Evangelical United Methodist Church, 513 East Spotswood Trail, Elkton, VA.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Feb. 26, 1971
MARTHA ANN COLLIER SHIFFLETT
SHIFFLETT, Mrs. Martha Collier of Quinque, died yesterday. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at Eheart Pentecostal Church, Eheart. Burial in the church cemetery. Ryan’s Funeral Home in Stanardsville is in charge.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, May 19, 2007
MARY COLLIER HANEY
Mary Collier Haney, 95, of Charlottesville, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at a local care facility. Born March 4, 1912, in Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Ollie Collier and Minnie Herring Collier. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Edward Haney; a sister, Alcia Collier; three brothers, Earl Collier, George Collier, and John Collier; a grandchild, Betty Lam; and a great-grandchild, William H. Conley. Mary was a retired CNA from Martha Jefferson Hospital. Surviving her are a daughter, Mary Frances Conley of Charlottesville; a sister-in -law, Betty Collier of San Diego, California; two grandchildren, Robert Conley and Ernest Conley; seven great -grandchildren; and 11 greatgreat-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2007, at the Monticello Memory Gardens. There will be no separate visitation. The family expresses their grateful appreciation to the staff of the Cedars Nursing Home for their kind and compassionate care. The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to the Cedars Nursing Home, 1242 Cedars Court, Charlottesville, VA 22903, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, May 13, 1994
MARY E. COLLIER
Mary Ella Collier, 93, of Ruckersville died Wednesday, May 11, 1994, in a Charlottesville home. She was born March 6, 1901, in Greene County, a daughter of the late Houston Morris and Eleanor Roach Morris. Her husband was the late Clarence Collier. She is survived by six sons, Jesse Collier, Fred Collier, Wilbert Collier and John Collier, all of Ruckersville, Leabert Collier of Stanardsville and Henry Collier of Fredricksburg; four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Mallory of Dundalk, Md., Mrs. Pearl Cliser of Silver Spring, Md., Mrs. Margaret Lawson of Elkton and Mrs. Eunice Richey of Richmond, Ind.; 29 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Collier was a member of the Lydia Pentecostal Church. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque with interment in Lydia Pentecostal Cemetery. Brother J.W. Roach will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Greene County Rescue Squad or the fire departments.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Apr. 6, 1997
MARY ELLA BREEDEN COLLIER
Mary Ella Breeden Collier, 90, of Charlottesville departed this life on April 4, 1997, at the home of her daughter for her Heavenly home. She was born Nov. 19, 1906, in Greene County, daughter of the late Cicero and Louisa McDaniel Breeden. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Floyd Collier, two sons, William “Bill” Lloyd Collier and William “Junior Floyd Collier, Jr; one brother, Wilbert Breeden; two sisters, Edna Morris Compton and Elsie Knighten; and one beloved great grandchild, Christopher Tyler Hicks. She is survived by four daughters, Loraine M. Williams and her husband Roy, Lena C. Jenkins and her husband Thomas, Pauline C. Dorrier and her husband John, and Virginia C. Dorrier and her husband Gust, all of Charlottesville; two sisters, Florentine Brookman and Carrie K. Lee of Orange; two brothers, Richard Breeden of Culpeper and Henry Breeden of Orange; 10 grandchildren, Preston Morris, Janice Morris-Horn, Garry Hicks, Garnett Hicks, Gayle Hicks-Major, Debra Dorrier-Coyner, Randy Dorrier, Beth Dorrier-Bishop, Anita Collier-Shifflett and Rebecca Collier-Casaday; 11 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. Mrs. Collier was a member and taught Sunday school at Covenant Church of God for many years. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Mon., April 7, 1997, at Covenant Church of God, 1025 East Rio Road, Charlottesville with Pastor Harold Bare, Sr. Ph.D. officiating and the Rev. Wayne Wozniak and Dr. S. H. Landreth assisting. Interment will follow in Monticello Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home. In addition to flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, Covenant Church of God Building Fund, or the local fire department.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, May 12, 1973
MARY ELLEN COLLIER
QUINQUE - Mrs. Mary Ellen Collier, 73, of Barboursville, died Friday in a Charlottesville hospital. She was a native of Greene County and was the widow of Gossie Collier. She was a member of the Hightop Pentecostal Church. She is survived by a son, Wilmer Collier of Barboursville; four daughters, Mrs. Laura Morris of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Anna Shifflett of Crozet, Mrs. Eva Shifflett of Barboursville, and Mrs. Thelma Shifflett of Locust Dale; a brother, Claude Morris of Ruckersville; a sister, Mrs. Willie J. Shifflett; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Lydia Pentecostal Church with burial in Ruckersville Cemetery. Arrangements by Ryan-Estes Funeral Home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 1992
MARY EVA COLLIER SHIFFLETT
Mary Eva Collier Shifflett, 61, of Earlysville died Tuesday, March 24, 1992, at the home of her sister. Born May 9, 1930, in Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Gossie Collier and Mary Ellen Morris Collier. She was the wife of the late William Randolph Shifflett and was also preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, and one great grandchild. Mrs. Shifflett retired from Cooper Industries as an assembly worker. She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Sullivan of Nortonsville, Evelyn May of North Garden and Brenda Shifflett of Charlottesville; two sons, William Ronnie Shifflett of Barboursville and Randel Dale Shifflett of Charlottesville; two sisters, Thelma Reva Shifflett of Orange and Anna Belle Shifflett of Crozet, four granddaughters; six grandsons; one great-grandson; a number of nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Ruby Collier. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Nortonsville Church of God by the Rev. J. David Allison. Interment will be in Ruckersville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, 3025 Berkmar Dr., Charlottesville 22901. Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jun. 14, 1979
MATTIE SHIFFLETT COLLIER
STANARDSVILLE – Mattie S. Collier, 82, died Wednesday in a Charlottesville Hospital. She was born in Greene County, daughter of the late Eligh Shifflett and Georgia Shifflett. Her husband was the late Willie Collier. Surviving are a daughter, Eva F. Collier of Stanardsville; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 2:30 p. m. Friday at Evergreen Church of the Brethren at Dyke of which she was a member. The Rev. C. C. Kurt will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Ryan Funeral Home of Quinque is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, May 18, 2007
MAVIS M. MORRIS COLLIER
Mavis M. Morris Collier, 97, of Sophia, West Virginia, formerly of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, West Virginia, following a long illness. Born on March 11, 1910, in Dyke, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late George G. Morris and Dora A. Marshall of Dyke, Virginia. She was a member of the Christian Church in Dyke, Virginia. Mrs. Collier was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis L. Collier; a daughter, Yvonne Collier; a granddaughter, Giovanna Bellafoire; sons-in-law, Edgar L. Johnson, Thomas D. Sheler, two brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Collier was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are her four daughters, Elnora M. Sheler of Beaver, West Virginia and a special friend, Ron E. Calhoun, Venita A. Johnson of Sophia, West Virginia, Delores A. Bows and her husband, Gene, of Lusby, Maryland, Carolyn m. Bellafoire and her husband, Giovanni of Millville, Delaware; two grandsons, four granddaughters, five great-grandsons, and five great-granddaughters, also survive.
GRAVESIDE RITES AND BURIAL WILL BE HELD 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2007, at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville, Virginia with the Reverend Dean Adams officiating. Friends may call at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley, West Virginia from 6 until 9 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2007. On-line condolences may be sent to our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley, West Virginia.

The Daily Progress, Charlotesville, VA, Sun, Jun. 18, 2017
MILDRED COLLIER

(October 12, 1934 - June 16, 2017)
Mildred "Mickey" Collier of Ruckersville, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 16, 2017. She was born on October 12, 1934 in Charlottesville, VA to Werner and "Willie" McCauley Payne. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Collier, Sr., her son; Richard Kevin Collier; sisters, Catherine Lamb and Mary Staton; brother, Dallas Payne and nephew, Randall "Randy" Turner. She is survived by her son, Charles "Butch" Collier and his wife, Janie of Ruckersville; her daughter, Michele Barbour and her husband, Frank of Ruckersville; two sisters, Ruth Turner of Stanardsville and Jean Breeden and her husband, Edward "Wack" of Stanardsville. She was a wonderful grandmother and great grandmother and leaves behind five grandchildren and six great grandchildren as well as 16 nieces and nephews. Mickey was a people person and loved spending time with her family, going shopping and enjoyed all sports at William Monroe High School in Stanardsville where she was employed for many years. Our family wishes to thank the staff of the Renaissance Assisted Living in Stanardsville, The Laurels Nursing Facility of Charlottesville, as well as the Hospice of the Piedmont for their love and support for our Mom during her time spent with them. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 19, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Ryan Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Shifflett officiating. Interment will follow at Ruckersville Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements. Note: Birth record states Annie Mildred Payne 12 Oct 1934 in Greene Co., VA

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, May 15, 2005
MILDRED MARIE COLLIER ALLEY
Mildred Marie Collier Alley, 57, of Ruckersville, died Saturday, May 14, 2005, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was born February 26, 1948, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Willard Collier and Irene Riner Collier and wife of the late Robert Wilson Alley. She is survived by two daughters, Vanessa Collier and her husband, Kenny and Jennifer Carter, both of Ruckersville; one sister, Linda Collier Loveless and husband, Henry of Burke; four grandchildren, Ashley Cyrus, R.J. Carter, Gabe Carter and Caitlyn Carter, all of Ruckersville. She was preceded in death by one brother, David Collier. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel, Madison conducted by the Rev. Mark Holder with interment in the Ruckersville Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of University of Virginia MICU and the Palliative Care Unit for their support and care.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Aug. 6, 2020
MINNIE VIA COLLIER
Minnie Via Collier, 88, of Barboursville, died on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at her daughter's home in Barboursville. Born on February 13, 1932, in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Richard Via and Anna Collier Via. Mrs. Collier was the wife of the late Molay Collier and she was also preceded in death by a son, Garry Lynn Collier; a brother, Early Collier; a sister, Daisy Pritchett; and her son-in-law, Wayne Dickerson. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah A. Dickerson of Barboursville; two sons, Molay Terry Collier and wife, Karen, of Orange, and Larry Dale Collier and wife, Gayle, of Orange; a sister, Addie Breeden of Barboursville; stepbrother, Allen Via; four grandchildren, Kenneth W. Dickerson Jr. and wife, Shannon, Tracy Shifflett and husband, Brian, Molay Terry Collier Jr., and Tiffany N. Collier; eight great-grandchildren, Chase, Shawn, Jade, Sophia, Chyanne, Taylor, Lauryn, Brooklynne; and four great great-grandchildren, Klay, Aidan, Paul and Luke. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, with interment to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, May 18, 2016
MOLAY COLLIER
Molay "Buck" Collier, 88, of Barboursville, died Monday May 16, 2016, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. Born March 24, 1928, in Albemarle County, he was a son of the late Boggie Collier and Mamie Morris Collier. Mr. Collier was retired from Faulconer Construction Company, where he worked for over thirty years. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Via Collier of Barboursville; one daughter, Deborah Dickerson of Barboursville; three sons, Molay Terry Collier and wife, Karen of Barboursville, Larry Dale Collier and wife, Gayle of Orange, and Garry Lynn Collier of Barboursville; one brother, Herbert L. Collier and wife, Frances of Barboursville; two sisters, Lucile C. Walls of Spotsylvania, and Betty Herndon of Barboursville; four grandchildren, Kenneth W. Dickerson, Jr., Tracy L. Shifflett, Molay Terry Collier, Jr., and Tiffany Nicole Collier, five great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Hugh B. Collier, William F. Collier; and his son-in-law, Kenneth Wayne Dickerson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville with interment to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. Brenda Hutchinson will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 19, 1958
MRS. LOUISA COLLIER
Mrs. Louisa Collier, 85, widow of Mae Collier, died yesterday at her home of RFD 2. A native of Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Zack and Susan Conley Collier. She is survived by four sons, William S. Collier of Charlottesville, Clint Collier of Barboursville, Oscar Collier of Albemarle County and Dewey Collier of Alexandria; four daughters, Mrs. H.B. Frazier of Charlottesville, Mrs. Russell Rainer of Ehart, Mrs. William Collier of Albemarle County, and Mrs. Chester Thomas of Zion Crossroad; and three half-sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Shifflett of Earlysville, Mrs. Lucie Frazier of Eastham, and Mrs. Ola Conley of Ehart. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hill & Irving Chapel, with burial in Mt. Paran Church cemetery in Greene.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, May 13, 1958
MRS. WILLIAM D. COLLIER
Mrs. Henrietta Collier, 72, widow of William D. Collier, died this morning at her home at Barboursville. A native of Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Tilley and Eliza Shiflet Morris. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. J. R. Madison of Burnleys, Miss Henrietta Collier of Barboursville, and Mrs. R. L. Spencer of Campbell, four sons, Smith and Quint Collier of Barboursville, W.W. Collier of Charlottesville, and W.D. Collier of Washington, D.C.; and a grandson. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Preddy’s Funeral Home, with burial in Riverview Cemetery.

The Greene County Record, VA, Thu, Nov. 22, 1934
MURPHY COLLIER
Murphy Collier, age 60, was found dead in his bed Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1934, at his home near town. He had been suffering from heart disease for some time. He is survived by one son and three daughters. Burial took place at the old home place Thursday, Nov. 8.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Oct. 15, 2021
NORMAN WINSTON COLLIER
July 27, 1925 - October 12, 2021
Norman Winston Collier died peacefully in his home in Charlottesville on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the age of 96. He was born on July 27, 1925 to Charles and Bertha Collier. He grew up in Standardsville, Va. Norman, a U.S. Navy Veteran, served in World War II. He worked for 35 years as a mechanic at Bethlehem Steel in Maryland. After retirement, he enjoyed doing projects around the house, going to dances at the Moose on Saturday nights, and spending time with friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Grace Collier; by his brothers, Aubrey Collier, Elmer Collier, Edgar Collier, Ivy Collier, and Richard Collier; and his sisters, Marie Knighton and Irene "Cookie" Miller. He is survived by his son, Robert Collier; daughter, Theresa Collier; grandsons, Andrew Lewis and David Lewis, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by his longtime friend, Nellie Carver. Norman will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Cremation Society of Virginia will be handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, www.hopva.org.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 13, 1995
O. MAUD COLLIER JOHNSON
O. Maud Johnson, 81, of Charlottesville died Wednesday, July 12, 1995, at a local hospital. She was born April 8, 1914, in Greene County, daughter of the late Sewell Collier and Lucy Mae Shifflett Collier. She was the wife of the late Otis M. Johnson Sr. and was also preceded in death by a brother Leonard Collier; and two sisters, Gladys Collier and Lucille Collier. Mrs. Johnson was a mother and homemaker. She was a devoted member of Mount View Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and was a member of the Dorcas class. Surviving are her son, Otis M. Johnson Jr. and his wife, Sandra M. Johnson, of Charlottesville and Sebring, Fla.; three brothers, Russell R. Collier and his wife, Roberta, of Unionville, Lloyd Collier and his wife, Gladys, of Charlottesville and Elijah Collier and his wife, Margaret, of Crozet; four sisters, Margaret Jenkins of Charlottesville, Virginia Stoneberger of Front Royal, Leona Woodson of Louisa and Ethel Bache of Culpeper; two grandchildren, O. Michael Johnson and his wife, Carolyn, of Staunton and Jennifer R. Johnson of Charlottesville; two step-grandchildren, Cindy M. McVey and her husband, Mark, of Virginia Beach and Lynn M. Spangler and her husband, David of Goode; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 1995, at Mount View Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Nelson officiating. Interment will be in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hill and Wood Funeral Home. The family request memorial donations be made to Mount View Baptist Church, 908 St. Clair Ave.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 28, 2002
ODESSA COLLIER MOWBRAY
Odessa C. Mowbray, 75, passed away Friday, July 26, 2002, at a Charlottesville hospital. She was born Dec. 2, 1926, in Greene County, a daughter of the late Martin and Givie Collier. Her husband was the late Frank W. Mowbray. She is survived by four daughters, Sandra Polawski and her husband, Jeff, of Wexford, Pa., Peggy Mowbray and Shawn Mooney, Sue Sherrill, and Gayle Pardue and her husband, David, all of Charlottesville; seven grandchildren, Kari Collier of Las Vegas, Jessica Knight of Raleigh, N.C., Whitney Polawski of Wexford, Pa., Clayman and Kelsie Mooney, and Isabelle Pardue, all of Charlottesville, Joshua Rhodes of Broadway; and two step-grandchildren, Chessie and Damien Pardue of Charlottesville. Mrs. Mowbray spent her youth on a farm, where she acquired her lifelong love of animals and all the wonders of nature. She loved children and attended to a number of children, who remember her fondly. She loved music, many remember her musical talents when she was a young woman. She was a spirited and independent woman. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening and Monday evening at the Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Apr. 2, 2017
OTIS LEE COLLIER

Otis Lee Collier Sr., 89, of Dyke, Virginia, left this life for his heavenly home on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born on April 27, 1927, in Greene County, son of the late George Collier and Laura Morris Collier. Otis is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Maxine Shiflet Collier; daughters, Joyce Baugher, Terry Tomlin (Kemper), Paula Loving, all of Dyke; sons, George Collier (Heather), the Rev. Daryl Collier (Pam) also of Dyke and Rev. Thurman Collier (Vicki) of Chester; two sisters, Janet Shifflett of Earlysville and Kathleen Hutchinson of Charlottesville; special daughters-in-law, Charlotte Collier and Linda Collier Pullen. He was affectionately known as "Grandaddy O" to his 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Otis is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who each claimed that they were his favorite. He loved them all and he was loved by all. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant sister, Frances Vernell; sister, Dorothy Collier Morris; two sons, Hollas and O.L. Collier; and son-in-law, Wayne Baugher. Otis was a building contractor for many years. He was also a lifelong member of Nortonsville Church of God. The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Nortonsville Church of God, 1505 Simmons Gap Road, Dyke, Va. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017, at Nortonsville Church of God with the Rev. David Allison officiating. Interment will follow at Chestnut Grove Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of the Piedmont and Janet (we will never forget you) for all of your care. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Mar 24, 2015
OTIS LEE COLLIER JR.

Otis Lee "O.L." Collier Jr., 66, finished his journey here on earth and went home to be with his Lord on Monday March 23, 2015 at his home in Dyke Virginia. O.L. was a faithful member of the Nortonsville Church of God. He enjoyed spending time with all of his family, hunting, fishing, visiting the Shenandoah National Park, taking vacations to the Outer Banks and the Smokey Mountains, his weekly trips to breakfast with his sister Joyce Baugher, and his daily visits with his father, Otis Collier, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents Ruby and Delma Shifflett; Father-in-law Charles Herring; Brother-in-law Wayne Baugher, and special cousins Larry Morris and Steve Shifflett. O.L. is survived by his wife Linda Herring Collier; their sons Kurt Matthew Collier and Otis Lee Collier III and his fiancé Lori Beth Appler; Parents Otis Lee Collier Sr. and Maxine Collier; Mother-in-law Oneida Herring; Siblings Joyce Baugher, Hollas and Charlotte Collier, Terry and Kemper Tomlin, George and Heather Collier, Thurman and Vicki Collier, Daryl and Pam Collier, and Paula Loving; Sister in law Wanda and Steve Trainum; and numerous nieces and nephews. O.L. is also survived by a large extended family that he was very close with, including four special Great Aunts Lutie and Richard Shifflett, Dorothy Morris, Janette Shifflett, and Kathleen Hutchinson. Family night will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Nortonsville Church of God. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at Nortonsville Church of God, Pastor David Allison will be officiating. Interment to follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. William Hammond and a special nurse with Hospice of the Piedmont, Mary Dillon. The family would also like to thank Terry Tomlin, Joyce Baugher, Hollas Collier, Daryl Collier, Dennis Shifflett, and Mike Shifflett for all of their love and support in this difficult time. Isaiah 41:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is in charge of arrangements.

PAMELA JEAN COLLIER MELAMPY
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jan. 18, 2012

Pamela Jean Collier Melampy, 50, died on Monday, January 16, 2012, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on December 24, 1961, in Charlottesville, the daughter of Daniel Louis Collier Jr. and Marie Lucille Shifflett Collier. Pamela was a graduate of Charlottesville High School and a member of First Baptist Church. She served as the Probate Clerk for the Albemarle Circuit Court. Pamela was preceded in death by her nephew, David R. Shipp Jr.; as well as her maternal grandparents, Cecil and Mazie Shifflett; and her paternal grandparents, Daniel and Josephine Collier. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Benny Melampy; son, Steven Vance Gibson Jr. and his fiance, Tiffany Summers of Barboursville; daughter, Danielle Marie Gibson of Charlottesville; step-daughter, Brooke Elyse Melampy of Jackson, Wyoming; sister, Debra M. Shipp and her husband, David "Randy"; niece, Jennifer Renee Shipp; nephew, Issiah Shipp; her dear friends and cousins, Cecilia and Thomas Courtney, many other cousins; and her beloved pets, Matilda, Gretchen and Zoey. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012, at First Baptist Church, 735 Park Street, Charlottesville. Pam loved flowers, but would also have appreciated memorial donations to the American Red Cross, 1105 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5130. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
RALEIGH W. COLLIER
Raleigh W. Collier, 64, of Rt. 1, Free Union, died Friday, Feb. 21, 1986 at his residence. Born in Rockingham County on Aug. 15, 1921, he was the son of the late Burton Lewis and Lydia Morris Collier and was the widower of Cora Lee Conley Collier. Mr. Collier was a self employed heavy equipment operator. He is survived by two daughters, Lellian Janice Shifflet of Free Union, Doris Jean Jarrell of Waynesboro; two nephews, Lewis Wayne Collier and Lannie Wilson Collier; three sisters, Lizzie Conley of White Hall; Sina Shifflett of Stanardsville; Lillie O'Brien of Scottsvile; two brothers, George Collier of Elkton, Cecil Collier of Free Union and six grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Free Union church of the Brethren with Rev. A.W. Hinton officiating. Interment will be in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Teague & Hawkins Funeral home, Ivy Road.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Mar. 31, 2018
REBECCA COLLIER SCHULTZ

Rebecca Collier Schultz, 86, formerly of Scottsville, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born on December 25, 1931, a daughter of the late Henry Hudson and Annie (Frazier) Collier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Francis J. Morris, Virgie M. O'Brien, Henry Collier Royster, Amos Collier, William Collier, and Verta P. Gentry; and two great-grandsons, Brandon Christopher Thornton and Jonathan Charles Thornton. Rebecca was a member of the Latham United Methodist Church Huntsville, Alabama; a Life Member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 370 Michigan; the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3646; Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Berkley, Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9222; and a Member of Women of the Moose, Skidway Lake, Michigan Chapter 1672. Survivors include five children, Rebecca Pearl Bennett and husband, Michael of Flint, Michigan, Harold Amos Howell and wife, Barbara of Ortonville, Michigan, Annie Schwartz of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mary Lavinia Thornton and husband, Jimmy of Huntsville, Alabama, and Margaret Rae Donkerbrook and husband, Wayne of Alexandria, Virginia; 11 grandchildren, Rebecca Anne Chaiser and husband, Alcid of Leonard, Michigan, Bobbi Jo Victory and Michael Lee Beck, both of Oxford, Michigan, Jason Mitchell Howell and Amanda Marie Howell, both of Ortonville, Michigan, Sarah Rachel Schwartz-Becnel and husband, Sean of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, David Micah Schwartz and wife, Jessica Baronet of Las Vegas, Nevada, Constance Elizabeth Thornton, Tammy Lynn Thornton, and Jimmy Allen "JT" Thornton and wife, Kelly, all of Huntsville, Alabama, and Gregory Douglas Donkerbrook and wife, Ashley of Sacramento, California; nine great-grandchildren, Marcus Alexzander DeClue, Ashley Lynn Bennefield, Savannah Lynn Bennefield, Thomas Christian Thornton, Matthew Gregory Thornton, Zachary Douglas Thornton, Kaylee Nicole Pankey, Corinne Rae Donkerbrook, and Rebekah Leah Schwartz-Becnel; a sister-in-law, Mary Morris Collier of Charlottesville; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2018, at Thacker Brothers Scottsville Funeral Home by Pastor Bruce Lugn. Interment will follow in the Scottsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday. Family and friends may share memories and photos at www.thackerbrothers.com.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Aug. 13, 1987
ROBERT LEE COLLIER
Robert Lee Collier, of Stanardsville, passed away August 11, 1987, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born in Greene County to the late Robert Lee and Lillie Herron Collier. He is survived by his wife, Frances Shifflett Collier and two brothers, Elmer Collier of Ruckersville and Onnie Collier of Folsom, Calif. He was an army veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Methodist Church. At his request there will be no viewing of the body. A private family service will be conducted by the Rev. C. C. Kurtz at the Ryan Funeral Home at 2 p. m. on Friday with interment in the Stanardsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Oct. 6, 2015
ROBERT SCOTT COLLIER
Robert Scott Collier, 67, of Pratts, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015, at his residence. He was born on March 27, 1948, to the late Leary Leonard Collier and Jean Naylor Clifton and was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda L. Deane. He is survived by his friend, Inez Payton of Madison; two sisters, Betty Batten and husband, Hollis and Linda Burnett and husband, David all of Charlottesville, Va.; also number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at Preddy Funeral Chapel in Madison with visitation from 6 until 7:30 pm. Note: G-G-Grandson of Newton Deane and Delilah Shiflett

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Aug. 5, 2002
ROBERTA HAWKINS COLLIER
Roberta Hawkins Collier, 80, of Unionville, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, in Charlottesville at the home of her daughter. Born May 19, 1922, in Rappahannock, she was the daughter of the late William and Rosie Hawkins. Her husband was the late Russell Collier. She was a retired employee of Orange County High School and a member of the Unionville Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy C. Jones and Helen C. Ladd, both of Charlottesville; one son, Roger A. Collier of Unionville; one brother, Ray Hawkins of Culpeper; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Preddy Funeral Chapel in Orange, with interment in the Unionville Christian Church Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Brumett will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Preddy Funeral Chapel, 250 W. Main St., Orange. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va. 22911.

The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Thu, Oct. 16, 1930
ROLLER COLLIER
Roller Collier, of Gordonsville, was instantly killed by a hit-and-run driver as he was walking toward his home from Charlottesville about midnight Saturday. The accident occurred between Shadwell and Keswick on the Jefferson highway. Less than three hours later, Joseph Crews, colored resident of the Keswick neighborhood, was arrested on a charge of driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor and on suspicion of being the driver responsible for Collier's death. He is said to have confessed to Deputy Sheriff W. Abbot Smith. At the time of the accident Collier was walking towards Gordonsville on the right hand side of the road and was accompanied by his son-in-law, Emmett Raynor, also of Gordonsville. Raynor stated that a light roadster going at a rapid rate, ran into his -father-in-law, righted itself in the highway and disappeared down the road without any noticeable check in pace. Deputy Smith, who sought the hit-and-run driver, about 2 miles from the scene, on the sand-clay Boyd's Tavern road, found a roaster corresponding to the one described by Raynor, ditched on the side of the road. At the steering wheel in an intoxicated condition he found Crews. A second arrest has been made in connection with the killing - Allie Redman; also colored, who Crews claims was driving the car when Mr. Collier was struck. Mr. Collier's right leg and neck were found to have been broken. The funeral of Mr. Collier took place at Gordonsville Monday. Mr. Collier was a native of Greene county. He leaves a wife and three children.

The Free Lance Star, Fredericksburg, VA, Tue, Dec. 19, 1961
RUBY ROACH COLLIER
Mrs. Ruby Roach Collier, 51, wife of Berman Collier, of Spotsylvania Courthouse, died Monday at Mary Washington Hospital. She is survived, besides her husband, by four daughters, Mrs. Mary Elliott and Miss Cornelia Collier of Fredericksburg, and Miss Pearl Collier and Miss Arbutus Collier of Spotsylvania; and 12 sons, Berman, Herman, Richard, Sylvanious, Welford, Bernard, Bennie and Wayne Collier, all of Spotsylvania, Wilmer and Prennis Collier both of Richmond, and Otis and Aubrey Collier of Fredericksburg; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Roach of Charlottesville; and a brother, Mark Roach of Woodbridge. A funeral will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Wheeler & Thompson Funeral Home by Rev. Charles Palmore. Burial will follow in Spotsylvania.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 17, 2001
RUSSELL RAY COLLIER
Russell R. Collier, 85, of Unionville, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001 at his residence in Unionville. He was born Dec. 11, 1915 in Albemarle County to the late Sewell and Lucy Collier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Russell Ray Collier, Jr.; one brother and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Roberta H. Collier; two daughters, Dorothy C. Jones and Helen C. Ladd of Charlottesville; one son, Roger A. Collier of Unionville; two brothers; four sisters; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild; two brothers, Elizah Collier of Crozet and Lloyd Collier of Charlottesville; four sisters Ethel Bache of Culpeper, Lena Woodson of Louisa, Margaret Jenkins of Charlottesville and Virginia Stoneberger of Front Royal. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at Preddy Funeral Home in Orange. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001 at Preddy Funeral home in Orange and interment will follow in the Unionville Christian Church. The Rev. Joe Brumett will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family re-quests donations be made to the Orange County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 226, Orange, Va. 22960 or Family Care, c/o Culpeper Regional Hospital, 610 Laurel St., Suite 210, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Preddy Funeral Home in Orange is in charge of arrangements.

The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, May 9, 1968
SAMUEL COLLIER
Samuel Collier, 84, died at his home in Barboursville on Friday, May 3, 1968. Born January 1, 1884, in Orange County, he was the son of the late Eli and Pheby Collier. He was the husband of Mrs. Louise S. Collier. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons; Abraham Collier of Barboursville, Earl Collier or Orange and Sam E. Collier of Louisa; two daughters: Mrs. Lee Call of Orange, Mrs. Lucy Morris of Barboursville; 24 grandchildren and 33 great-grand-children. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, May 5, at two o’clock at the Eheart Pentecostal Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. H. G. Schroeder officiated. Pallbearers were William Collier, James Durrer, Eddie Collier, John Gorbey, Reece Collier and Lee Call.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Sep. 21, 1961
SARAH E. COLLIER MORRIS
Mrs. Willie Morris
GEER - Mrs. Willie Morris, 82, died unexpectedly at her home on High Top Tuesday. The former Sarah E. Collier, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eli Collier. Her husband is deceased. She is survived by two sons, Welford Morris of Geer and Johnny Morris of McGaheysville; three daughters, Mrs. Arlene Collier of Dyke, Mrs. Ernest Conley of Stanardsville, and Mrs. Lena Conley of Geer, and a number of grandchildren. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. EST today at High Top Pentecostal Church with burial in the church cemetery.

The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Thu, Nov. 23, 1961
SARAH LAMB COLLIER
Mrs. Scott Collier
Mrs. Scott Collier, age 67, died suddenly early Monday morning at her home in McMullen. The former Sarah Lamb, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Lucy Ellen Lamb. Mrs. Collier served as a registrar for the McMullen voting Precinct for a number of years. She was a faithful and loyal member of the South River Baptist Church. Her survivors include her husband, three sons: Winsteon H. Collier and Edward N. Collier of Stanardsville; Shirley Collier of Charlottesville; one daughter, Mrs. James F. Gibbs, Jr., of Stanardsville; four brothers: Walter Lamb of Barboursville, Henry Lamb of Gordonsville, Reecer Lamb of Charlottesville, and James Willis Lamb of Stanardsville; and three sisters: Mrs. Allie Morris of Barboursville, Mrs. Lertie Collier of Ruckersville, and Miss Minnie Lamb of Stanardsville. Last rites were held at two o’clock Wednesday in South River Methodist Church, with burial in the Stanardsville Cemetery. NOTE – Winston was misspelled in the original obit.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Dec. 21, 1970
SEWELL COLLIER
Sewell Collier, 83, of 312 Chestnut St., died yesterday in a Charlottesville hospital. Born Oct. 8, 1997 in Greene County, he was the son of the late John and Eliza Morris Collier. His wife, Mrs. Lucy May Shifflett Collier, survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Other survivors besides his wife are four sons, Leonard Collier of Barboursville, Russell Ray Collier of Madison County, Lloyd Collier of Charlottesville and Elijah Collier of Crozet; six daughters, Mrs. Maude Johnson, Mrs. Margaret Jenkins and Miss Lucille Collier of Charlottesville, Mrs. Virginia Stoneberger of Front Royal, Mrs. Leona Woodson of Louisa and Mrs. Ethel Bache of Culpeper; a brother, Edgar Collier of Culpeper; a sister, Mrs. Cecil Shifflett of Geer; 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hill and Irving Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Feb. 21, 2012
SHIRLEY JANE COLLIER BERRY
Shirley Jane Collier Berry, 68, of Madison County, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at home. She was born on March 15, 1943, in Greene County, to Amos H. Collier Sr. and Blanche M. Morris Collier. She was preceded in death by Amos and Blanche; her stepfather, Sim B. Collier; her sister, Kathleen; half brother, Thomas; and step-brother, Thomas Roach. She is survived by her one and only, husband, Douglas M. Berry. They were married for 49 years. She is also survived her three sons, D.n J. and wife, Sheila, James and wife, Brandy, all of Madison and David and fiancee, Sarah Keller, of Edinburg, Virginia; one sister, Pauline C. Clatterbuck and husband, Billy; two brothers, Amos Collier Jr. and wife, Nancy, all of Brightwood, and Larry Collier of Charlotte, North Carolina; two granddaughters, Stephanie B. Jenkins and husband, Jeff, of Madison, and Katie Berry of Madison; and one great-grandson, Isaiah Kenney. Many thanks to her dear sister-in-law, Juanita B. Grymes, husband, John, and sons, Joe and John Jr., and beloved friends, Paul and Toni Fincham, Ray and Ida Johnson, Bill and Donna Hill, Gwen Skinner; and all her friends too numerous to mention. Thanks also goes out to the Hospice of Rapidan for all their care and support. All the friends who prayed for her during her illness. Services will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Oak Park, Virginia. Her family will receives friends at the church at 1 p.m. followed by the service at 2 p.m. conducted by Pastor Adam Miceberger. Burial will be at the cemetery at home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the family in memory of Shirley, 205 Horizon View Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701. "ONE ROSE ONLY"

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 8, 2001
SHIRLEY THOMAS COLLIER
Shirley Thomas Collier, 74, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at his home. Born Sept. 12, 1926, in Greene County, son of the late Newton and Sarah Lamb Collier. Mr. Collier was employed with Columbia Gas for 42 years. He was a member of The American Legend, for 36 years a member of the University of Virginia Student Aid Foundation, president for 2 years of the Baker Babe Ruth Baseball League, and he was a member of the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Opal S. Collier; two daughters, Cheryl C. Brunk, her fiancee, John Hanger, and his daughter, Tessa, of Charlottesville, and Debra C. Gaglio and her husband, Peter, of Midlothian; one son, Scott T. Collier and his wife, Kathy, of Hurricane, W. Va.; one sister, Helen C. Gibbs of Stanardsville; four grandchildren, Meredith and John Gaglio, and Christopher and Karen Collier. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Wesley Memorial United Memorial Church, with the Rev. Gary Robbins officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Stanardsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hill & Wood Funeral Home this evening. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va. 22911; or to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1901 Thomson Rd., Charlottesville, Va. 22903. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 27, 1997
SIM BERMAN COLLIER
Sim Berman Collier, 73, of Brightwood, Madison County, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997 at his residence. Born March 7, 1924, in Greene County, he was the son of the late Ed Collier and Mamie Lawson Corrier. He was a retired employee of the Hazel Construction Co. and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife, Blanche Marie Collier, of Brightwood; two sons, Larry A. Collier of Charlotte, N.C., and Thomas Lee Collier Roach and wife Gladys of Greene County; one step-son, Amos H. Collier Jr. and wife, Nancy of Brightwood; two step-daughters, Shirley Collier Berry and her husband Douglas of Madison, Pauline Collier Clatterbuck and husband, Billy, of Brightwood; three sisters, Mary Beasley of Greene County, Della W. Byram and Arlene Byram, both of Orange; three grandchildren, Georgiana North, Thomas Lee Roach II and Diane Roach; seven step-grandchildren, Douglas Berry Jr., James A. Berry, Billy H. Clatterbuck, Richard A. Clatterbuck, Scott H. Collier, Troy L. Collier, and David A. Berry; and three great-grandchildren. NOTE - Mamie Lawson Corrier appeared in the original obit and should be Mamie Lawson Collier.

The Valley Banner, Rockingham Co., VA, Thu, Jan. 3, 2002
SINIA JANE JOHNSON COLLIER
Sinia Jane Collier, 88, of Harrisonburg, and formerly of Elkton, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. She had lived at Avante at Harrisonburg for the past 15 years. Mrs. Collier was born April 13, 1913, in Greene County, and was the daughter of the late Bouford and Annie Betty Johnson. She was raised by her grandmother, Georgia Shifflett in Greene County. She was a homemaker and an active member of the Elkton Pentecostal Church. Her husband of over 60 years, George Herman Collier, preceded her in death on March 8, 1992. She is survived by three daughters, Virginia Fulk of Harrisonburg, and Lorraine Lawson and Sylvia Gooden, both of Elkton; a half sister, Eva Browman of Dyke; four grandchildren; and six-great-grandchildren. Pastor Kinzy Reed conducted the funeral at the Elkton Pentecostal Church. Burial followed at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg. Arrangements are by the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton.

The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Thu, Oct. 27, 1938
STILLAR COLLIER
Suicide Verdict in Death of Haneytown Resident
Stillar Collier, 55, of Haneytown, was found hanging from a tree near his home Tuesday morning by members of his family. He had disappeared from his home the day before. Sheriff Snow, Commonwealth Attorney Early, K.M. Mitchell and Dr. W.P. Stephens were called to the scene Tuesday. After examining the body, they decided he had died by his own hands. He is survived by a wife and several children.

TOM HADLEY COLLIER
Unknown Newspaper, May 2008
LAKEWOOD, N.J. - Tom Hadley Collier passed away on Monday, May 26, 2008, at Kimball Medical Center. He was born Dec. 1, 1925, in Harrisonburg, Va. He spent his youth in York, Pa., where he met his wife of 63 years, Eleanor Cathleen Marteny. He served in WWII in the U.S. Army Air Corps. After being honorably discharged, he attended York Junior College and subsequently graduated from the University of Maryland in 1950. Following graduation, he worked for the U.S. Naval Department in Washington, D.C. In 1953, he joined the McDonald YMCA, as executive director. Over his 33 year career with the YMCA, he held numerous executive positions, including directorships in Youngstown, Canton, N.C., Ridgewood, N.J., and Westport, Conn. Tom was a member of the YMCA from the age of nine and continued to be actively involved after retirement as treasurer of the McBurney Morris Chapter of The North American Fellowship of YMCA Retirees. Tom is survived by his loving wife Eleanor; his three sons, Jeffery and his wife, JoEllen of Hudson, Douglas and his wife, Joanne of Medford, N.J., and Dr. Kevin and his wife, Dr. Michele Brucker of Monmouth Beach, N.J.; and his daughter, Lorie O’Malley of Concord, Mass. He has seven grandchildren, Natalie, Molly, Melissa, Jaclyn, Brittany, Zachary, and Kimberly. Tom is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth McVey, and his brother, Willard, both of York, Pa. Tom Hadley Collier will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, and true American patriot with a deep faith in God. His priorities were family, church, and the YMCA. He was a kind, generous, and compassionate man who touched the lives of many. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by those whose lives he touched. Visitation hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Middletown United Methodist Church, 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown, N.J., on Thursday, May 29. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 30, at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Oct. 26, 1976
TOMMIE COLLIER
Tommie Collier, 46, died yesterday at his home on 1202 6th St. SE. Born in Greene County on Aug. 31, 1921, he was the son of the late John Daniel and Flossie C. Morris Collier. He was the husband of Mrs. Elna Morris Collier. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Tommie Lee Collier of Charlottesville; a daughter, Miss Bonnie Kay Collier of Charlottesville; four brothers, Warner Eldin Collier and Walter Collier of Charlottesville, Floyd Collier of Nokesville and Lewis Collier of Mt. Rainier, Md.; and one sister, Mrs. Beulah Freeman of Mount Rainier, Md. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Evergreen Church of the Brethren at Dyke, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Hood-Clore Funeral Home of Quinque is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Oct. 29, 2013
TOMMIE LEE COLLIER

Tommie Lee Collier, 58, of Crozet passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Born November 29, 1954, in Charlottesville he was the son of Tommie and Elna Collier. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Rachel Collier; two sons, Allen and his wife, Jennifer, of Greenwood, and Benjamin and his wife, Nicole, of Scottsville; four grandsons, Devin, Corey and Konner Collier and Daniel Helmes; one granddaughter, Sarah Collier; his mother, Elna Collier; and his mother-in-law, Pearl Marshall; sisters-in-law, Helen Marshall of Charlottesville, Ethel Hutchinson and her husband, Bill, of Gordonsville, Shirley Irving of Gordonsville; brothers-in-law, Melvin Marshall and his wife, Teresa, of Scottsville, Jimmy Marshall and his wife, Linda, of Scottsville, and Kenny Marshall of Stony Point; an aunt, Frances Buttner and her husband, Terry, of Ruckersville; an uncle, Olen Morris and his wife, Ruth of Ruckersville as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommie Collier; his sister Bonnie Kay; his paternal grandparents, John and Flossie Collier; his maternal grandparents, Ernest and Mattie Morris; and his father-in-law, Vernie Marshall. He retired from University of Virginia Facilities Management after 36 years of service. While at the University he was a supervisor in the Sign, Paint, Lock, Cabinet, and the upholstery shops. He also worked many special events including University of Virginia graduation and class reunions. He was a lifetime member of the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department. While active with the fire department he served as the Junior Advisor for many years, worked on the Crozet Fire Department Fourth of July carnival where he coordinated and scoured the area to find the best prizes available to make the event a fun one for all and he coached the Sharp Shooter team who competed in Shooter Education BB state tournaments. He coached t-ball in Charlottesville and little league through junior league for Peachtree Little League in Crozet and was known for giving kids rides around the neighborhood in the garden cart behind his lawn mower. He also served as a former advisor for Royal Ambassadors at Crozet Baptist Church. He always managed to amaze the little ones as he magically made quarters appear out of their ears. He loved to hunt and fish and just to be outdoors. Many times during hunting season you would find him asleep under a tree with a deer grazing nearby. He also looked forward each week to his card games with his special friends at The Meadows. After his retirement from the University his greatest joy was spending time and playing with his grandchildren. He often took them fishing and looking for wildlife. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he has touched. Grandchildren will be honorary pallbearers, Devin, Corey, Konner Collier and Daniel Helms. Family will receive friends at the Crozet Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 6 until 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2013, 11 a.m. at the Crozet Baptist Church, with the Reverend David Collyer officiating. Interment will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, 645 Evergreen Church Road, Stanardsville, Virginia. Anderson Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. andersonfuneralservice@gmail.com

The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Thu, Aug. 26, 1943
VIOLA COLLIER
Funeral services for Mrs. Viola Collier Morris were held August 17 in Bingham's church. Besides her husband, Mr. Dolph Morris, she is survived by five children, Mary Cleager of Nebraska, Carrie Allen of Stanardsville, Christine of Washington, Mrs. George Brown and Virginia of Dyke. She leaves, also 13 grandchildren, six brothers, five sisters and numerous other relatives. Interment was in the family cemetery.

The York Daily Record, York, PA, Feb. 4, 1994
VIRGIE M. SHIFLETT COLLIER
Virgie M. Collier, 88, of York, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at York County Hospital and Home. She was the wife of the late Herman O. Collier. The service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Everhart-Jackson-Heffner Funeral Home Inc., 1205 E. Market St., York. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Mount Rose Cemetery. Viewing will be noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Collier was born Oct. 25, 1905, in Beldor, Va. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Matilda (Conelly) Shifflett. She was employed by American Chain and Cable Co. for 35 years. She was a member of Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Collier is survived by two sons, Hadley Collier of Middletown, N.J., and Willard T. Collier of Seven Valleys; three daughters, Attle L. Mundis, Elizabeth A. McVey and Shelva J. Handy, all of York; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Arthur Shifflett of Gaitersville, Va. She was preceded in death by a son, Victor A. Collier. Officiating at the service will be her pastor, the Rev. Bayse ""Bud" Reedy. Memorial contributions may be made to Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene, 400 Stillmeadow Lane, York 17404; or to York County Hospital and Home, 118 Pleasant Acres Road, York 17402.

The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Sep. 6, 1951
VIRGINIA COLLIER RAINES
MRS. VIRGIE RAINES
The death angel visited the home of Cleveland Raines and took away the wife and mother, Virgie Raines. She was born July 12, 1884 and was 67 years, one month, and 10 days old. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, eight children. They are Doffie, of Crozet; Fletcher and Buckie of Geer; Herman of Stanardsville; Mrs. Vella Moubray of Eheart; Mrs. Consil Shifflett of Geer; Mrs. Alice Shifflett of Stanardsville; Mrs. Reba Shifflett of Orange and 39 grandchildren. Also, one sister, Mrs. Gracie Lawson and one brother, Rossie Collier. She was a good, kind wife and mother and will be missed by her family and friends. She has been in ill health for several years and on August 23 she was taken to the University hospital where she died Sunday, Aug. 26. The Rve. I. L. Bennett conducted the funeral at the home of her son, Herman and burial was in the family cemetery. C. G. Miller was the funeral director.
NOTE: Rve. appeared in the original obit.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jun. 18, 1970
WALTER COLLIER
The Rev. Walter Collier, 63, minister of the Southside Church of God, died yesterday in a Charlottesville hospital. He resided at 1306 6th St. SE. Born Nov. 10, 1906 in Greene County, he was the son of the late John and Flossie Morris Collier. Surviving are his wife, Della Shifflett Collier; two sons, Wayne Collier of Crozet and Gilbert O. Collier of Baltimore, Md.; three brothers, Warner and Elvin Collier of Charlottesville, Floyd Collier of Manassas; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Freeman of Washington, D.C.; and four grandchildren. The funeral will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Southside Church of God with burial in Holly Memorial Gardens. Hill and Irving Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jul. 20, 2013
WILBERT ERMAN COLLIER
Wilbert "Willie" Erman Collier, 79, of Ruckersville, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1934, in Greene County, the son of the Late Clarence Collier and Mary Morris Collier. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Minnie Mallory, Margaret Lawson and Pearl Cliser; and five brothers, Jesse, Nelson, Leary, Fred and John Collier. Willie was owner and operator of Willie's Auction in Ruckersville, and was a United States Army veteran. He loved people and will be missed by everyone. Mr. Collier is survived by his wife, Stella Stanley Collier of Ruckersville; daughter, Pamela Lynn Collier; son, Timothy Wayne Collier, both of Stanardsville; grandchildren, Thomas, Blake, Kris, Dalton and Shannon Collier and Priscella Breeden; two brothers, Henry Collier and wife, Christine, of Fredericksburg, Leabert Collier and wife, Lois, of Stanardsville; sister, Eunice Ritchey of Indiana; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2013, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison conducted by the Rev. Henry Stanley with interment at Ruckersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the funeral home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 8, 1995
WILLIAM C. COLLIER
William C. "Elwood" Collier, 53, of Charlottesville died Sunday, July 2, 1995, at local hospital. He was born May 28, 1942, in Earlysville, son of the late William "Billy" Collier and Blanche Virginia Collier. He was also preceded in death by a son, William C. "Jody" Collier Jr. Surviving are his children, Billy Collier and his wife, Kim of Charlottesville, Wanda Jean Collier and her husband, David Morris, of Ruckersville, and Cynthia Lucille Sacre and her husband, Bruce, of Stony Point; one brother, five sisters, five grandchildren, 13 nieces and 10 nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 7 at Oakwood Cemetery, with Pastor Ronald R. Baker officiating. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Dec. 12, 1980
WILLIAM D. COLLIER JR.
William D. Collier Jr., of College Park, Md., died Thursday in Prince George Hospital. Born in Greene County, he was the son of the late William D. Collier and Henerettie Morris Collier. Surviving are his widow, Edna Collier; two sons, Charlie and Johnny Collier; a stepdaughter, Marilyn Gean Mullen; six step grandchildren; two brothers, Woodrow W. Collier of Charlottesville and Quint Collier of Gordonsville; two sisters, Salley Madison of Barboursville; Jane Scruggs of Keswick. Funeral will be Monday, Dec. 15 at Francis Gash’s & Son, 4739 Baltimore, Ave., Hyattsville, Md. Family will be at the funeral from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Sep. 10, 1948
WILLIAM D. COLLIER
William Durrett Collier, a farmer residing near Rochelle, Madison County, died early yesterday afternoon at his home following a brief illness. He was a native of Greene County, son of the later John and Eliza Morris Collier, and was 66 years of age. He married Miss Henrietta Morris, who survives, together with three daughters, Mrs. J. R. Madison, of Burnleys; Mrs. Jane Collier, of this city, and Miss Henrietta Collier, of Rochelle, and four sons, Smith and Quint Collier, of Rochelle; William D. Collier, Jr., of Washington, D.C., and W.W. Collier, of this city. Mr. Collier also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Charles Elliott, of this city; Mrs. Will Morris, of Ruckersville; Mrs. Leonard Shiflett, of Geer, and Mrs. Mert Morris, of Ehart, and four brothers, J.D. Collier, of Nortonsville; Robert Collier, of Falls Church, and Edward and Venice Collier, of Washington, D.C. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon from the Preddy Funeral Home, the service to be conducted by J. Halbet Brown, minister of the First Christian Church. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. NOTE - The last sentence appears as it did in the original obit.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Apr. 29, 1991
WILLIAM FLOYD COLLIER
William Floyd Collier, 84, of Route 7, Charlottesville, died Saturday, April 27, 1991, in a local hospital. Born in Greene County on Nov. 24, 1906, he was the son of the late John Wesley Collier and Martha Dean Collier. He was also preceded in death by eight brothers, two sisters, two sons- William Lloyd (Bill) Collier and William Floyd Collier Jr. – and a great- grandchild, Chris Hicks. Mr. Collier was a member of Covenant Church of God and was retired from Ix and Sons. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ella Collier; his four daughters, Loraine C. Morris, Lena C. Jenkins, Pauline C. Dorrier and Virginia C. Dorrier, all of Charlottesville; ten grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Covenant Church of God with Pastor Harold L. bare officiating. Interment will follow in Monticello Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Hill and Wood Funeral Home. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville 22902; or to the Covenant Church of God Building Fund, 1025 East Rio Road, Charlottesville 22901.

The Evening Star, Mon, Nov. 16, 1964
WILLIAM JEFFERSON COLLIER
Collier, William J., On Friday, November 13, 1964, WILLIAM J. COLLIER of Spring Hill, Md., beloved husband of Goldie O. Collier, father of Mrs. Max E. Trannehill, Mrs. James A. Raley, Mrs. Benedict Langley, Mrs. John Crist, Mrs. Fred Blakeslee, Mrs. Lee Wedding, Mrs. James Coombs, Mrs. John Winebrenner, D. F. Collier, George E., William H. and Thomas N. Collier. Funeral from the Arehart Funeral Home, La Plata, Md., on Tuesday, November 17, at 1 p. m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery, prayers Monday at 7:30 p. m.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jun. 13, 1950
WILLIE M. COLLIER
STANARDSVILLE – June 13, Willie M. Collier, 55 died yesterday afternoon about 4 o’clock at his home near Quinque. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Shifflett Collier, a daughter, Mrs. Houston Collier of Stanardsville, two sons, Willard Collier, of Stanardsville, and Amos Collier of Quinque, a sister, Mrs. Pearl Raines of Charlottesville and a brother Ed Collier, of Quinque. Funeral services will be held at Evergreen Church, Dyke, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock conducted by the Rev. Henry Knight. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Aug. 4, 2009
WILLIAM NIMROD COLLIER

William "Bill" Nimrod Collier
William N. Collier, 85, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Monday, August 3, 2009, at his home. Bill was born March 7, 1924, in Greene County but relocated to Scottsville with his family early in life. He was a son of the late H. Hudson Collier and Annie F. Collier of Scottsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a baby girl; two brothers, Amos Collier and Henry C. Royster; three sisters, Virgie O'Brian and Verta Powell, both of Scottsville and Frances Morris of Charlottesville. Survivors are his devoted wife of 54 years, Mary E. Collier; three children, Clarence William Collier and his devoted companion of 17 years, Jo Ann Gayle, of Red Hill, Douglas Glen Collier and his wife, Karen Haw Collier, of Charlottesville; one daughter, Wanda C. Hensley and son-in-law, Greg Hensley of Charlottesville; a devoted and loving sister, Rebecca C. Schultz of Huntsville, Alabama; his best friend and loving pet whom he loved so very much, Co-Co; four grandchildren, James Michael and Justin Mathew Collier of Charlottesville, Ashley Morris of Red Hill and Barbara Taylor of North Carolina; a very special sister-in-law, Thelma Clements of South Carolina; a brother- in-law, Rodger Clements; and a host of other relatives and friends. He worked for Monticello Dairy for 28 years, the University of Virginia for two years and Faulconer Construction for four years. He has been in church for over 40 years and had been with Woodridge New Hope since 1995. The name was later changed to Morning Star Tabernacle located near Woodridge of Scottsville. He was the friendly face you could count on each Sunday morning. He served as a deacon and could be seen doing anything from mowing the grass to helping the ladies out with their candy making and sales. He was especially fond of children and they loved him too. His favorite food was anything sweet. He was a pillar in the church. His favorite hymns were He Set Me Free and When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder. His hobby was watching his birds and making sure they were fed. He would say his prayers each night and would call his children and grandchildren out loud by their names and he would call names of each church member, asking for God to keep them safe through the night. He will be remembered for his quiet reserve, steadfastness and the love he gave to his family and friends. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville by the Reverend Ronnie Shifflett, whom he loved and admired very much, and J. J. Hill. Interment will follow at Scottsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Legacy Hospice, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Loving memory of Bill.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 5, 1990
WILLIAM SMITH COLLIER
William Smith Collier, 67, of Route 1, Stanardsville, died Saturday, Mar. 3, 1990, in a Charlottesville hospital. He was born March 19, 1922, in Greene County, son of the late May Christian Collier and Lusa Conley Collier. He is survived by his wife, Louise S. Collier; three daughters, Eleanor Lawson of Ruckersville, Jayne Povone of Fairfax and Sandra Freedman of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons, Roger William Foster of Stanardsville and Harold Lee Foster of Lancaster; two sisters, Mandy Frazier of Charlottesville and Nettie Thomas of Orange; a brother, Dewey Lee Collier of Alexandria; 12 grandchildren, Sherri Lawson, Dennen Morris, Curtis Lawson, Ronnie Lawson, Joe Foster, Dorothy Foster, Jesse J. Foster, Jennifer Foster, Christina Povone, Tereasa Povone, Nick Freedman and Brooke Breedman; a great-grandchild, Casey A. Morris. Mr. Collier attended the Nortonsville Church of God and was an Army Veteran of World War II. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nortonsville Church of God, with interment in Mt. Paran Cemetery. The Rev. Griffin Duncan will officiate.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
WINSTON HENRY COLLIER, SR.
Winston Donnie Collier, Sr., 35, of Stanardsville, died Monday June 8, 1987, in Greene County. He was born March 10, 1952, in Greene County. He is survived by his parents, Elbert G. and Cary Shifflett Collier, both of Geer; one daughter, Phebe Nicole Collier of Ruckersville; one son, Winston Donnie Collier, Jr. of Ruckersville; two sisters, Thelma Morris of Geer and Peggy Hufford of Ruckersville; three brothers, Albert G. collier of Stanardsville, Max Collier of Ruckersville and Glen H Collier of Dyke. He was preceded in death by one brother, Woody Harrison Collier. He served as Greene County Supervisor from January 1, 1984 and two years on the Greene County Welfare Board. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cedar Grove Church of the Brotheren of which his was a member with interment in the church cemetery with the Rev. Dan Gerster officiating. In lieu of flowers family request contributions be given to the Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Stanardsville. The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 this evening at the Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Aug. 20, 2011
WINSTON HENRY COLLIER, JR.
Winston Henry Collier Jr., 72, of Stanardsville, died on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1938, in Charlottesville, to the late Winston H. Sr. and Lucille Powell Collier. W. H. was a member of Stanardsville United Methodist Church, Moose Lodge 1890, Greene Hills, Young Farmers and the Skyline Hunt Club. He enjoyed coaching for the South River Softball Team, being outdoors tending to his farm, socializing with anyone he met, but most of all he enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Gayle B. Collier; his son, Brian T. Collier and his wife, Teresa; his sister, Sandra C. Shifflett and her husband, Melvin; and three grandchildren, Travis Winston, Braydon Todd and Kaylee Elizabeth. Additional survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Sue Ellen Breeden, Alan and Joyce Ann Breeden and Joyce Sims; nieces and nephews, Adrian, Brent, Bridget, Julie, Brandie, Yancey, Angel and Andrew; and numerous friends and family that were extremely devoted to him. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Winston Todd Collier. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2011, at Stanardsville United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Catharine Guest officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in W.H.'s name to Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care, 500 Martha Jefferson Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911. and/or the American Cancer Society , 1445 Rio Road East # 104, Charlottesville, VA 22901-1751. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

WOODY HARRISON COLLIER
Woody Harrison Collier, 33, of Charlottesville was killed in an automobile accident Wednesday night August 3, 1977 in Albemarle County. Mr. Collier was born in Greene County, the son of Elbert and Carrie Shifflett Collier. He is also survived by his wile, Margie M. Collier of Charlottesville; two sons, Glen Collier of Stanardsville and Timothy Collier of OarIottesville; two daughters, Tammy L. Collier and Lisa A. Collier both of Charlottesville, two sisters, Peggy Moms of Earlysville, and Thelma Morris of Stanardsville; a brother Winston Collier of Charlottesville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, Rev. Edwin Deane officiated. Interment was in Holly Memorial Gardens.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Dec. 20, 2011
ZACHARY HARRISON COLLIER
Zachary Harrison Collier, 15, of Dyke, passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at the Children Hospital of Philadelphia, following a battle with leukemia. He was born on October 28, 1996, in Charlottesville. Zachary is survived by his parents, Ricky Harrison Collier and Tonya Victoria Collier; sisters, Brittany Nicole Collier and Brianna Abigail Collier, all of Dyke; maternal grandparents, Russell Woodson of Crozet and Mary Talley of Arizona, paternal grandparents, Lisa and Glenn Collier of Dyke; great-maternal grandparents, Mary and Phil Haskins of Clarksville and Hattie Woodson of Crozet; very special great-paternal grandparents, Doug and Clara Brill of Dyke; special great-great-paternal grandparents, Earl and Edna Morris of Dyke; special aunts and uncle, Richard and Aimee Bunch and, Stephanie Natasha Collier, all of Dyke; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2011, at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison conducted by the Reverend Malcolm Powell. The interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Preddy Funeral Home, 59 Edgewood School Lane, Madison, Virginia 22727.


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