Obituaries
THOMAS
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 23, 2003
ANGELA MARIE THOMAS
In loving memory of Angela Marie Thomas. Born and died Sunday, April 27, 2003 at
the University of Virginia Medical Center.
She was loved and will be missed by her parents, April Shifflett and Kenny
Thomas; grandparents; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many family and friends. We
will all miss you! The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at
Hill & Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
April 30, 2003, at Holly Memorial Gardens.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Oct. 28, 2009
ANN THOMAS WINGFIELD PARRACK
Ann Thomas Wingfield Parrack, 83, of Charlottesville, passed away Saturday,
October 24, 2009, at a local hospital. She was born June 4, 1926, in
Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Otis C. Thomas. She was also preceded
in death by her mother, Marjorie Shifflett Thomas Dunsmore; and her stepfather,
Stuart G. Dunsmore of Staunton; a brother, Eugene Gordon Thomas; her first
husband, James L. Wingfield; their son, Gordon Wayne Wingfield; and her second
husband, F. A. "Bud" Parrack. Ann is survived by her sister, Deanna Dunsmore of
New York City; a brother, Stuart G. Dunsmore Jr. and his wife, Janie, of
Stanley, North Carolina; two nieces, Kim Smith and her husband, Buddy, of
Stanley, North Carolina, and Carolyn Clements and her husband, Joey, of
Charlottesville; three grandnieces, Jessie, Claire and Katlyn Smith; and three
grandnephews, Chad, Billy, and Chris Clements. It was Ann's request that there
be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, she requested that any memorial be
in the form of a kind deed for someone in need. She was thankful for all the
kindness shown to her through the years. Friends may send condolences to the
family at www.hillandwood.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Mar. 8, 1996
CHARLIE W. THOMAS
Charlie W. Thomas Sr., 49, of Crozet, died Wednesday, March 6, 1996, at the
University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1946, in Albemarle
County, son of Martha S. Thomas and the late Raymond W. Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a
U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Mt. Plain Baptist
Church and of the Charlottesville Moose Lodge #1028. He was employed by Lee-Jud
Development Corporation of North Garden. In addition to his mother, Mr. Thomas
is survived by one son, Charlie W. (CW) Thomas, Jr. of Crozet, a brother,
Raymond W. Thomas and his wife Vickie, of Crozet, three sisters, Peggy Jarvis
and her husband, Tom of Mechums River, Mary McAllister and her husband Ernest,
of Crozet and Janice Shifflett and her husband, Wallace of Crozet, five nieces,
two great nieces, one great-nephew and numerous friends. A graveside funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 1996 at Mr. Moriah United
Methodist Church in White Hall. The Rev. David Collier will officiate. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p. m. tonight at Anderson Funeral Home
Chapel in Crozet.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 6, 1999
EVERETTE LEE THOMAS
Everette Lee Thomas, 86, of Crozet, died Monday, July 5, 1999, at Martha
Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. Born Sept. 18, 1912, in Albemarle County,
he was a son of the late James David and Mary Ralston, Thomas. He retired from
Acme Visible Records after 28 ½ years of service. He was a long-time member of
Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church. Mr. Thomas is survived by his loving and
devoted wife of 64 years, Maye Shifflett Thomas; a daughter Linda Woolfrey and
her husband, Larkin, of Crozet; a foster daughter, Mary Sue Deeds and he husband
Anthony, of Florida; and a foster grandson, Kevin Breeden of Florida. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Lucy
Thomas; one sister, Mamie Evans; and two brothers, Raymond Thomas and Newton
Thomas. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. A funeral
service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church
in White Hall, with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. John Brenneke
will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Teague
Funeral Home in Charlottesville. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to
Dr. Gordon Morris, Dr. Cynthia Spaulding and Dr. William Hammond and their
staffs. Teague Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
See Wife Dolly's Obit
HELEN JEAN THOMAS COON
ELIDA -- Helen J. Coon, 84, passed away at 10:15 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at
Elmcroft Hospice Center in Elida. Helen was born on Thursday, September 10,
1931, in Lima, to Harry and Leona (Shiflet) Thomas, who preceded her in death.
On Sunday, January 30, 1949, in Lima, she married Jack Delbert Coon, who
preceded her in death on December 8, 2011. Helen retired as a Nurse from Lima
Memorial Hospital after 25 years of service. She was a member of Central
Christian Church. Spending time with her grandkids was what she loved doing
most. She is survived by: a daughter, Cheryl Coon-Graham of Lima; two sons, Kurt
D. (Lori) Coon of Elida and a son, Jack (Deborah) Coon of Cincinnati; thirteen
grandchildren; twenty five great-grandchildren and a sister, Joyce Avery. She is
preceded in death by: brother, James Thomas. The family will receive friends
from 9 AM to 11 AM on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral
Home in Lima, Ohio. A funeral service will begin at 11 AM on Saturday, May 21,
2016 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, Ohio. Rev. Dr. Norman
Witthuhn will officiate. Interment will be in Shawnee Cemetery, Shawnee, Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
JAMES EDWARD THOMAS SR.
James Edward Thomas Sr. born June 2, 1933, went to be with the Lord peacefully
in his home on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. "The Boy" as he was lovingly
referred to, was a remarkable man that dedicated his life to his country, his
friends, his community, and above all else his family. The only boy of seven
children, he raised his six sisters after his father's passing. He enlisted in
the army and served his country proudly during the Korean War.Upon his return
home, the self-educated entrepreneur began his first of many successful
businesses, a small engine repair shop. After 35 years of working for ConAgra,
James and his wife Sandra opened up Thomas Grocery on route 20 in Albemarle
County. There they prided themselves on providing the best products and services
available at a fraction of the cost. James loved gardening. Whether it be
vegetables or flowers; his green thumb could grow anything. He had a fondness
for all creatures, and enjoyed his time spent with his sweet dogs and cats. He
also enjoyed slow afternoon car rides with his wife, Sandra. Above all, James
loved his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Nothing brought more life to him
than spending time with his family and friends. His strength, knowledge,
determination, and loving heart were immeasurable. He will be deeply missed. He
is survived by his wife, Sandra B. Thomas; the mother of his children and
lifelong friend, Elizabeth Lucille Thomas; son, James "Bug" E. Thomas Jr. and
his wife, Debbie; son, Kenneth Wayne Thomas and his wife, Kimberly; daughter,
Diane Marie Fox and her husband, Randy; son, Jeffrey Wade Thomas and his wife,
Heidi; daughter, Cathy Ann Fogle; daughter, Donna Kay Thomas; son, William Duke
Fogle; daughter, Autumn Wendy Meadows and her husband, Lee, 20 grandchildren,
numerous great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, with whom he shared a
very special bond. He is also survived by his sisters, Gladys Morris, Rosie
Lillard and her husband, Robert Lillard, Ann McDaniel and her husband, Robert
McDaniel, Catherine "Kitty" Fisher, Lorrene "Rennie" Gibson, and Lucille "Lou"
Goodson. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Dimarco and Edna
Thomas; his daughter, Phyllis "Duchess" Marshall; his son, Michael Baron Fogle;
his brothers in law, George Fisher, Ernest Morris, Earl Clements, Franklin
Gibson, and Larry Goodson. The family will accept visitors on Sunday, October 4,
2015, at Teague Funeral Home from 5 until 8 p.m. A service honoring his
incredible life will be held on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Teague's
with graveside to follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.Any donations can be made to
the Charlottesville First Church of the Nazarene, 3056 Louisa Road, Keswick VA
22947 on his behalf. But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will
walk and not be faint – Isaiah 40:31
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu,
Jun. 23, 2011
JOHN EDWARD THOMAS
John Edward Thomas, 75, of Stanley, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Page
Memorial Hospital in Luray. Mr. Thomas was born March 8, 1936, in Page County,
and was a son of the late Saul Joseph and Edith Mae (Dallas) Thomas. John owned
and operated Thomas Landscaping for many years prior to his retirement. He was
an avid fisherman and greatly enjoyed pitching horseshoes, playing cards and
watching TV. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, step-grandfather,
brother, uncle and friend to many. On Aug. 28, 1971, he married the former Janet
Shifflett, who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Thomas is survived by a
stepson, Don Smiley and wife, JoAnn, of Elkton; a brother, Howard Thomas and
wife, Doris, of Stanley; four sisters, Magaline Jenkins of Luray, Charlotte
Jenkins and husband, Joe, Irene Dinges and husband, Clyde, and Evon Hilliard and
husband, Larry, all of Stanley; three step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces,
nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ricky Thomas and
Jerry Thomas. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24, 2011, at 2 p.m. at
the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton with Pastor Charles Clinedinst officiating.
Burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. The Thomas family will receive
friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may also visit
the Thomas home at anytime. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the Stanley Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 126, Stanley, VA 22851. Online
condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kygers.com. Arrangements
entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
See Wife
Janet's Obit
The Find-A-Grave website by Vicky Baugher Hensley
JOSEPH VERNON THOMAS
Joseph Vernon Thomas, aged 67, proprietor of a filling station on the
Spotswood Trail, west of Elkton, and a well-known member of the Elkton
community for many years, died from a heart attack at Rockingham Memorial
Hospital yesterday morning at 11:30. Mr. Thomas had been in ill health for
several weeks, and decided to go to the hospital for an examination yesterday
morning. He died unexpectedly a short time after reaching the institution. He
clerked in Leebrick's store for years, and then had operated a filling station
and store on the Spotswood Trail. Mr. Thomas was a lifelong member of the
Methodist Church, and was a man of high Christian character. He was a member
of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics for many years. Besides his
wife, who before marriage was Miss Bessie Shifflett, he is survived by a
brother, Charles Thomas of Shenandoah. Funeral services will be held from the
East Point United Brethren Church Friday afternoon at two o'clock, his pastor
the Rev. A. M. B. Snapp, of Elkton, officiating. The Junior Order will have
charge of the services at the grave in the East Point cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Sep. 12, 1989
RAYMOND WINGFIELD THOMAS
Raymond Wingfield Thomas, 75, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 1989, at his home in
Crozet. He was son of the late James David Thomas and Molly Roston Thomas. He is
survived by his wife, Martha Shifflett, Thomas; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas
"Peggy Jarvis of Mechums River, Mrs. Ernest "Mary" McAllister of Crozet and Mrs.
Wallace "Janice " Shifflett of Crozet; two sons, Raymond W. Thomas, and Charlie
W. Thomas both of Crozet; a brother Everette Thomas of Crozet; and six
grandchildren, C. W. Thomas, Jr., Joann Jarvis, Patricia Jarvis, Wendy
McAllister, Kaye McAllister, Melissa McAllister. He was retired from Acme
Visible Records and was a member of the browns Cove United Methodist Church. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderson Funeral
Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made
to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 1002 E., Jefferson St., Charlottesville, Va. Or
the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday,
Sept. 14, graveside with Dr. Roy Thomas officiating at the Mt. Moriah United
Methodist Church Cemetery in Whitehall. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
See Wife Martha's Obit
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